

Savvy Psychologist
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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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Feb 28, 2024 • 7min
How to win at the "what if" game
Learn the negative impact of playing the 'what if' game and how to reduce anxiety. Discover practical tips on overcoming rumination and focusing on probable situations. Explore the effects on anxiety and decision-making, emphasizing the importance of self-care for emotional well-being

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Feb 21, 2024 • 14min
Dealing with political anxiety
Learn how to manage political anxiety during election season with tips on coping strategies, navigating political conversations, and maintaining relationships. Hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson, the podcast provides valuable insights on dealing with the stress of political news and finding inner balance.

Feb 14, 2024 • 13min
Coping with rejection in romantic relationships
The podcast discusses coping with rejection in romantic relationships and highlights the benefits of personal growth. It provides advice on how to handle rejection, including staying connected with a support system, maintaining routines and self-care, and reflecting without obsessing. It also explores the concept of approaching rejection with a growth mindset and how it can lead to continual personal development and a better future.

Feb 9, 2024 • 15min
Finding meaning in life despite suffering
Explore finding meaning and purpose in life despite suffering. Discover the philosophy of logotherapy and the concept of the will to meaning. Learn about three paths to finding meaning: experiencing something or encountering someone, adopting a resilient attitude, and creating meaningful work. Discover how individuals can find meaning through learning about different cultures, arts, or philosophies, helping others, cherishing memories, and using setbacks for growth.

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Feb 2, 2024 • 12min
How to EMPOWER yourself against emotional triggers
Explore how trauma triggers can impact mental health, the importance of setting personal boundaries for self-empowerment, finding purpose to empower oneself, and strategies like widening focus and healthy comparisons to handle emotional triggers with resilience.

Jan 26, 2024 • 12min
Overcoming the pitfalls of "Build Mastery"
A follow up to last week’s episode on the “Build Mastery” skill.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 19, 2024 • 9min
Using the "Build Mastery" skill to reach a better you
How to develop the Build Mastery skill with any task in order to accomplish goals and improve your mental wellbeing.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 12, 2024 • 14min
Body image and the impact of social media
This podcast explores body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) and its impact, including distorted perception of appearance, emotional distress, and avoidance behaviors. It also discusses how social media worsens BDD symptoms through promoting comparison to unrealistic standards, amplifying appearance concerns, and fueling validation-seeking behavior. Strategies for developing a healthier relationship with social media are provided.

Jan 5, 2024 • 12min
What is motivation? Plus tips to stay motivated in 2024 and beyond
What are the different types of Motivation and what are some tips and strategies for how best to stay motivated?Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 29, 2023 • 12min
4 ways to invest in your mental health bank
Learn how to invest in your mental health bank through personalized activities, sense of accomplishment, aligning investments with values, and mindful management of habits. Discover the concept of saving events in your mind to improve your mental well-being, with a breakup example and the importance of recalling positive memories.


