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Jul 19, 2019 • 10min
251 - Savvy Psychologist’s Top 5 Psychological Takeaways
Dun-dun-dun-DUN! After 5 years, 250 episodes, 14 million downloads, one book, and lots of corny jokes, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen presents her top 5 takeaways from researching, writing, and hosting the show.
Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/top-5-psychology-takeaways
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Order Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Download free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com
Jul 11, 2019 • 8min
108 SP Can Love Actually Last?
Can love last? Or does love inevitably settle in, hang around in a stained t-shirt, and get a little too comfortable? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen looks at the many permutations of love, including everlasting love, which, it turns out, doesn’t just happen in fairytales.
Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/can-love-actually-last
Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts
FOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGIST
Order Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Download free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com
Jul 5, 2019 • 12min
250 - Special Episode 250: The Science Behind the Wisdom of the Ages
Ta-da! It’s episode 250! In celebration, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers a deep dive into the science behind three of our most common truisms. Also, be sure to listen to the end for an important announcement!
Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/science-behind-truisms
Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts
FOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGIST
Order Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Download free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com
Jun 27, 2019 • 9min
249 - Why Some People Never Apologize
Do you hate apologies that are mostly just defensive arguing? I’m sorry you feel that way. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen explains why so many people are resistant to apologizing and offers 5 ways to give a heartfelt (and effective!) apology.
Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/why-people-never-apologize
Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:
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FOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGIST
Order Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Download free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com
Jun 20, 2019 • 9min
114 SP How to Conquer Your Fear of Driving
It’s summer! Time for beach trips and mountain escapes, most of which involve the great open road. But for many of us, heading out on the highway feels like an ordeal, not an escape. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen covers fear of driving and how to kick it to the curb. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/28Norer
Jun 14, 2019 • 28min
248 - How to Quit Opioids: A Conversation with Podcast Host Eric Zimmer
Dr. Ellen Hendriksen dives into the history of the opioid abuse epidemic and asks former addict turned podcast host and behavior coach Eric Zimmer for his most vital advice on addiction recovery.
Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/quit-opioids-conversation
Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts
FOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGIST
Order Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Download free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com
Jun 6, 2019 • 8min
126 SP How to Give Up: 7 Tips to Challenge the Sunk Cost Fallacy
Perseverance, especially in the face of adversity, is praised so highly and so often that sometimes we forget there’s another option. This week, by request from listener Sari in Melbourne, Australia, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen reminds us that sometimes it’s best to throw in the towel. Plus, how not to feel like a failure when you call it quits.
Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2djJ70E
FOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGIST
Order Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Download free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com
May 31, 2019 • 10min
247 - 5 Ways to Challenge Your Perfectionism
A little perfectionism can get you a long way, but too much holds you back like a 300-pound bouncer trying to break up a bar fight. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen covers 5 ways to challenge the mindset of perfectionism.
Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/challenge-perfectionism
Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts
FOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGIST
Order Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Download free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com
May 24, 2019 • 11min
246 - How to Stop Worrying
Worrying doesn't prevent things from happening, it just means you suffer twice if they do. Here are three strategies to help you stop worrying.
Read the full transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/stop-worrying
Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts
FOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGIST
Order Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Download free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com
May 17, 2019 • 9min
245 - 3 Secrets to Beat Performance Anxiety
Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/beat-performance-anxiety
Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:
www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts
FOLLOW SAVVY PSYCHOLOGIST
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Download free, science-backed resources to fight social anxiety: http://EllenHendriksen.com
Order Ellen's book HOW TO BE YOURSELF: https://us.macmillan.com/howtobeyourself/ellenhendriksen/9781250161703/
