Savvy Psychologist

Dr. Monica Johnson explores the frequent misuse of popular psychology terms like 'toxic', 'triggered', 'trauma', 'trauma bonding', 'narcissist', and 'gaslighting'. She emphasizes the importance of accurately understanding and using these terms and offers insights into enhancing coping capacity and minimizing negative experiences.

LeVar Burton presents SOUND DETECTIVES – a funny, engaging, and thought provoking podcast that invites elementary school-aged kids to explore the magic and mystery of sound.Breaking News – Across the globe, sounds are mysteriously going missing! Waves aren’t crashing, crickets aren’t chirping, and the familiar jingle of the ice cream truck is a distant memory. Follow Detective Hunch (Vinny Thomas) and his new sidekick Audie the Ear (Jess McKenna) as they solve sound mysteries and track down the nefarious Sound Swindler … all with a little help from LeVar Burton himself!Equal parts fun and informative, SOUND DETECTIVES encourages listeners to engage with the sound mysteries that surround us, while unlocking the door to people and cultures around the globe. Join the team on this semi-improvised comedy caper, and help return the mystery sounds before the world falls silent!Listen to SOUND DETECTIVES on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Discover the predictors of a successful love life, including proximity, similarity, physical attractiveness, and reciprocal liking. Explore early detection of pancreatic cancer, complementarity in relationships, social influence, readiness for a relationship, and communication skills. Understand the significance of effective communication and the obstacles introverts face in forming relationships. Remember that while predictors offer insights, each individual and relationship is unique.

Exploring the downsides of dopamine over-reliance, including desensitization, tolerance, escalation, and addiction. Negative effects on mental health, decision making, physical well-being and societal functioning. Strategies for reducing dopamine-seeking behaviors and cultivating balanced release through mindfulness, exercise and healthy diet.

Explore the concept of attachment styles and their impact on relationships. Learn about the push-pull dynamic and difficulty in trusting partners. Discover strategies to develop healthier attachments and never give up on oneself.

Learn three helpful techniques to manage and reduce emotional overwhelm, including temperature regulation, intense aerobic exercise, and relaxation exercises. Discover the technique of progressive muscle relaxation for reducing emotional overwhelm and find meditation apps that can guide you through this practice.

The podcast explores why people enjoy being scared, discussing evolutionary perspectives and the therapeutic benefits of controlled exposure to fear. It delves into the psychological and social aspects behind our fascination with fear-inducing experiences and explores themes in horror movies. The speaker shares their love for horror movies, expands on their tolerance, and mentions some all-time favorite horror films.

Learn about the temperament traits that shape personalities and how they impact our lives. Discover the genetic and environmental influences on traits like activity level and rhythmicity. Explore personality traits such as adaptability and intensity of reaction. Understand how traits like distractibility, persistence, and mood quality affect behavior and relationships. Emphasize the importance of accepting oneself and working with what you have for personal growth.

Bobby Temps discusses gender identity and expression with the Savvy Psychologist. They explore the difference between sex and gender, the importance of representation, creating a safe space for gender identity journeys, and the significance of discussing gender identity and color preferences.

The podcast delves into the contrasting behaviors of over-controlled and under-controlled coping styles, discussing their impact on interpersonal relationships, emotional growth, and decision-making.