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.

 

#516

From Love to Loss: Key factors that lead to relationship breakdowns

Relationships often end due to factors like commitment issues, poor communication, emotion... more

19 Feb 2025

10 MINS

10:08

19 Feb 2025


#515

The 7 types of rest you need (And how to get them)

Are you truly getting the rest you need? In this episode, Monica explores the seven essent... more

12 Feb 2025

11 MINS

11:34

12 Feb 2025


#514

How to be empowered in 2025: Overcoming triggers and trauma

Feeling emotionally drained by the news or social media? Monica explores vicarious trauma ... more

05 Feb 2025

16 MINS

16:08

05 Feb 2025


#513

More expert tips to build lasting habits that stick

In part two of this series, Monica shares five more strategies to help you stick to your g... more

29 Jan 2025

06 MINS

06:51

29 Jan 2025


#512

Helpful tips for building effective habits that really last

Consistency is the secret to lasting success, but sticking to habits can be a challenge. I... more

22 Jan 2025

06 MINS

06:33

22 Jan 2025


#511

"How to Be Enough": Tackling perfectionism and finding self-worth with Dr. Ellen Hendriksen

Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, the original host of Savvy Psychologist, makes her return to the sho... more

15 Jan 2025

29 MINS

29:12

15 Jan 2025


#510

How to build a mindset for growth

Ever feel stuck in a fixed mindset, convinced you’re just “not good” at something? In this... more

08 Jan 2025

07 MINS

07:12

08 Jan 2025


#509

5 factors that make it harder for you to cope with your emotions (Reissue)

Have trouble coping with your emotions? Here are 5 factors that get in your way and make r... more

30 Dec 2024

12 MINS

12:02

30 Dec 2024


#508

“The Loneliness Epidemic” and how to combat it (Reissue)

In this episode, we dig into what loneliness really is, how it can impact your mental heal... more

23 Dec 2024

14 MINS

14:53

23 Dec 2024


#507

Finding peace amid holiday chaos

Holidays can be joyful but stressful. Monica shares tips on setting boundaries, simplifyin... more

18 Dec 2024

10 MINS

10:27

18 Dec 2024


#506

Unwrapping the stresses of the holiday season

The holidays may be a time for joy and connection, but they also bring stress, anxiety, an... more

11 Dec 2024

06 MINS

06:06

11 Dec 2024


#505

Finding relief from chronic pain

Living with chronic pain affects both body and mind, but there are ways to regain control ... more

04 Dec 2024

08 MINS

08:01

04 Dec 2024


#504

Give more to your relationships with effective communication (Reissue)

Do you have trouble with interpersonal relationships? Have you been told you're a bit too ... more

27 Nov 2024

11 MINS

11:57

27 Nov 2024


#503

Finding gratitude when you’re just not "feeling it"

It’s that time of year when everyone reminds us to be grateful—but what if you’re not feel... more

20 Nov 2024

09 MINS

09:56

20 Nov 2024


#502

Overcoming ADHD task paralysis when you feel stuck

Feeling stuck and unable to start even simple tasks? You’re not lazy—this is ADHD task par... more

13 Nov 2024

09 MINS

09:30

13 Nov 2024


#501

Endless options, endless anxiety: Understanding the paradox of choice (Part 2)

In this follow-up episode, Monica dives deeper into the paradox of choice, offering practi... more

06 Nov 2024

07 MINS

07:46

06 Nov 2024