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Seeking a healthier emotional life? It’s time to bring a trained psychologist and mental health expert along for the ride. Dr. Monica Johnson explains the why behind complex emotions, helps you form better relationships, and guides you down the path of self-understanding.
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Jan 3, 2020 • 13min
275 - 3 Mini Mindfulness Exercises You Can Do Without Meditating
Don’t have time to meditate every day? Here are 3 mini mindfulness exercises you can do in five minutes or even five seconds. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/mindfulness-without-meditating | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Dec 27, 2019 • 14min
274 - How Do Your Emotions Affect Your Moral Compass?
Would you sacrifice one person to save five? What if you had to cause harm with your own hands? Your answer may depend on the emotions you're feeling. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/emotions-morals | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Dec 6, 2019 • 12min
271 - 3 Anxiety-Related Disorders You Might Not Know About
Some psychological disorders fly under the radar, but they're no less real for the people who suffer from them. Here are three anxiety-related disorders you may not have heard of.
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Nov 29, 2019 • 15min
270 - 5 Ways to Quiet Your Mind for Sleep
Learn 5 tips to quiet your mind for sleep, including setting aside time for worrying, using immersive imagery, sensory awareness, body scanning, and letting go of goal-oriented sleep approaches.

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Nov 22, 2019 • 34min
269 - How to Help Someone with Hoarding Disorder
Hoarding disorder is a real experience that goes beyond the sensational scenes on TV shows like Hoarders. What are the risks associated with hoarding, and how can you help a loved one with this disorder? Savvy Psychologist chatted with hoarding expert Elaine Birchall to find out more.
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Nov 15, 2019 • 15min
268 - Why Is Cyberbullying So Damaging and How Can You Cope?
Bullying is not new, but the Internet has raised this dangerous game to a new level. Why is cyberbullying so insidious, and how can you cope with it?
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Nov 8, 2019 • 15min
267 - Does Hypnosis Work? Here's What Science Says
Is hypnosis for real or just a lot of hocus pocus? Here's a detailed look at the science behind how hypnosis works, and what it can (and can't) do.
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Nov 1, 2019 • 11min
266 - 3 Easy Ways to Cool Down in an Emotional Crisis
Anger, despair, sadness—strong feelings can be hard to cope with. When your mind's a hot mess, your body holds the key to taming your emotional crisis.
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Oct 25, 2019 • 13min
265 - 4 Things Never to Say or Do When Someone Has Anxiety
Helping someone with anxiety is surprisingly tricky, even if you have the best of intentions. Here are four things to avoid saying or doing if you want to be a supportive friend.
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Oct 18, 2019 • 13min
264 - 3 Symptoms of Childhood Trauma We Don't Talk About
Complex childhood trauma is insidious and lingers in the body and mind. Here are three little-known long-term consequences.
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