Savvy Psychologist

Disordered eating—the less serious, but much more common version of a full-blown eating disorder—is an unhealthy, obsessive relationship with food. This week, the Savvy Psychologist reveals 9 signs of disordered eating so prevalent they pass as “normal,” plus 4 tips on how to improve your relationship with food and your body. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1ByfMSB

What's more important for success than talent, social skills, motivation, IQ, or practice? It's a scrappy little quality called grit. This week, the Savvy Psychologist offers 8 tips to cultivate grit in kids (or yourself!) Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1qwF6Xe

Move over mindfulness, gratitude has arrived! The Savvy Psychologist offers 5 reasons to celebrate your own small-‘t’-thanksgiving, plus 4 tips to cultivate your own attitude of gratitude.Visit the website to read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/1uBgC1N

Up to one-third of Alzheimer's and dementia cases are influenced by lifestyle--and therefore, are potentially preventable. The Savvy Psychologist offers 4 tips to help keep your brain fit and healthy for years to come. Visit the website to read the full transcript: http://bit.ly/Y5CnJK

Last week, we busted 5 myths about therapy. This week, the Savvy Psychologist covers the nuts and bolts of how to talk to someone who might need help--and how to deal with what they might say to you in return. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1mMV35A

While millions of people seek help to get through a rough patch, get some perspective, or optimize their life, others--maybe you included--are hesitant to take that step. This week, the (admittedly biased) Savvy Psychologist helps you, or someone you love, get over 5 common myths and fears about therapy.

“Psychopath” and “sociopath” are words that often get used interchangeably, but they’re not exactly the same. Regardless of semantics, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen reveals how to spot the heartless, charming evil of a psychopath or sociopath. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/U0Q4qW

Explore the psychology behind body-focused repetitive habits like nail biting and hair pulling. Discover ten practical strategies to curb these nervous habits through mindfulness and self-compassion. Learn about healthier alternatives, such as chewing gum or stretching. Dive into the effects of conditions like trichotillomania and excoriation disorder, and access resources for finding support. It's an enlightening conversation on transforming anxious habits into healthier practices.

Flow is total absorption in what you’re doing. When you're in it, you feel in full control, focused, un-self-conscious, and an hour can pass in what seems like a moment. In this episode, find 10 tips to help you get, well, flowing.

The Savvy Psychologist, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, offers 6 tips to overcome a challenge many of us can relate to: binge eating.