Savvy Psychologist podcast

Savvy Psychologist

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.

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.

 

#551

Deception and illness: Factitious disorder versus malingering

535. Deceptive behaviors around illness are often signs of deep, unmet emotional needs. In... more

2 hrs Ago

13 MINS

13:09

2 hrs Ago


#550

The psychology of money: How your brain, history, and emotions influence your financial habits

534. Money isn't just about numbers; it's deeply emotional. In this episode, Dr. Monica Jo... more

15 Oct 2025

11 MINS

11:56

15 Oct 2025


#549

Understand the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn survival responses

533. Do you snap at your loved ones, shut down in meetings, or go to great lengths to plea... more

08 Oct 2025

09 MINS

09:19

08 Oct 2025


#548

How to deal with emotionally immature people

532.  It's possible to have healthy, reciprocal relationships, even if you’re dealing with... more

01 Oct 2025

07 MINS

07:59

01 Oct 2025


#547

How a love triangle can build a better relationship

531. Have you ever wondered why some relationships last while others fizzle? In this episo... more

24 Sep 2025

09 MINS

09:48

24 Sep 2025


#546

How to stop people pleasing and set better boundaries

530. Do you often find yourself agreeing to things you don't want to do? In this episode, ... more

17 Sep 2025

09 MINS

09:07

17 Sep 2025


#545

How can you expand your window of tolerance for stress?

529. Do you find yourself easily overwhelmed or shut down by stress? In this episode, Dr. ... more

10 Sep 2025

13 MINS

13:37

10 Sep 2025


#544

12 ways to cope with adult ADHD (Reissue)

Do you have adult ADHD, or suspect that you might? In this episode, we explore 12 techniqu... more

03 Sep 2025

14 MINS

14:18

03 Sep 2025


#543

Navigating the grief of job loss: How to restructure and thrive

Losing a job often triggers unrecognized grief and a significant increase in stress and an... more

27 Aug 2025

12 MINS

12:06

27 Aug 2025


#542

The transformative power of small talk

Do you struggle with small talk? This episode looks at why this everyday interaction is mo... more

20 Aug 2025

09 MINS

09:18

20 Aug 2025


#541

How do you heal your body image?

Body image is more than just appearance; it's about identity and self-worth. This episode ... more

13 Aug 2025

11 MINS

11:02

13 Aug 2025