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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. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

#574

How to stop feeling inadequate (Reissue)

300. Every human feels inadequate sometimes. Whether the whispers of “You’re not good enou... more

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#573

How to make friends as an adult (Reissue)

Almost everybody struggles with it. But no one talks about it. What is it? How to discreet... more

25 Mar 2026

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25 Mar 2026

#572

5 Signs you're too self-critical (Reissue)

218. Are you harder on yourself than 40-grit sandpaper? Do you feel like you’re falling sh... more

18 Mar 2026

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18 Mar 2026

#571

How to be happy when the world makes you depressed (Reissue)

228. Hold on to your handbasket! Every day, the headlines push our buttons of alarm, despa... more

11 Mar 2026

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11 Mar 2026

#570

What to do (and not do) when you feel insecure (Reissue)

192. Whatever you call it—self-doubt, insecurity, inadequacy—it’s a universal phenomenon. ... more

04 Mar 2026

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04 Mar 2026

#569

How to beat winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) (Reissue)

9. When all that’s left of the fa-la-las is rock-hard fruitcake, the winter blahs creep up... more

25 Feb 2026

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25 Feb 2026

#568

The science behind 5 classic happiness clichés (Reissue)

200. In this fan-favorite episode from 2018, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen celebrates her 200th epi... more

18 Feb 2026

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18 Feb 2026

#567

How to talk with someone intimidating

550. Continuing our two-part series on speaking up at work, this week's episode tackles ho... more

11 Feb 2026

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11 Feb 2026

#566

How to speak up in a meeting

549. Meetings are everywhere—from work and faculty meetings to HOAs and book clubs. But sp... more

04 Feb 2026

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04 Feb 2026

#565

How to deal with the midlife crisis (Reissue)

113. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen channels her best Talking Heads an... more

28 Jan 2026

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28 Jan 2026

#564

How to know you did a good job (without asking for approval)

548. In a culture of likes, reviews, and constant comparison, deciding if you’ve "done wel... more

21 Jan 2026

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21 Jan 2026

#563

The sleep rules you don't actually need to follow

547. If you've ever followed every sleep rule in the book and still found yourself wide aw... more

14 Jan 2026

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14 Jan 2026

#562

Three truths about self-compassion that made me say, “Oh, now I get it!”

546. Self-compassion sounds simple—be kind to yourself—but for those of us with a loud inn... more

07 Jan 2026

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07 Jan 2026

#561

How to quiet a racing mind: Three daytime habits for nighttime peace

545. Do you close your eyes only for your brain to start spinning with to-do lists and wor... more

31 Dec 2025

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