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.

 

#533

The downsides of dopamine (Reissue)

While dopamine is a vital part of our brain's functioning, an over-reliance on it can lead... more

10 hrs Ago

14 MINS

14:13

10 hrs Ago


#532

Why your brain loves sports betting and how to stop

In this episode, Dr. Johnson gets into the psychological reasons why sports betting can be... more

11 Jun 2025

11 MINS

11:35

11 Jun 2025


#531

The post-vacation blues: understanding and overcoming the letdown

Ever feel down after coming back from vacation? You're not alone! In this episode, Dr. Mon... more

04 Jun 2025

11 MINS

11:36

04 Jun 2025


#530

11 physical signs of a panic attack (Reissue)

How do you know when you’re having a panic attack? Today, we’re going over some of the phy... more

28 May 2025

12 MINS

12:38

28 May 2025


#529

Communication tips for deepening relationships

Learn practical, evidence-based communication strategies to deepen your relationships and ... more

21 May 2025

11 MINS

11:10

21 May 2025


#528

What your low sex drive is trying to tell you

Sexual desire naturally ebbs and flows, but when it disappears for a while, it can leave y... more

14 May 2025

11 MINS

11:25

14 May 2025


#527

What makes someone attractive? The psychology behind attraction

Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder — or the brain of the perceiver? This week, Mo... more

07 May 2025

08 MINS

08:56

07 May 2025


#526

Oversharing: When can opening up go too far?

Oversharing can feel like connection in the moment and like regret afterward. In this epis... more

30 Apr 2025

08 MINS

08:40

30 Apr 2025


#525

The truth about gaslighting: Emotional abuse, power, and control in relationships

Gaslighting isn’t just a trendy term, it’s a serious form of emotional abuse that can leav... more

23 Apr 2025

10 MINS

10:40

23 Apr 2025


#524

Menopause and mental health: Why you're not losing your mind

Menopause isn’t just a physical transition, it’s an emotional and mental minefield. In thi... more

16 Apr 2025

11 MINS

11:24

16 Apr 2025


#523

Feeling mentally exhausted? How to manage cognitive load and stay focused

Feeling overwhelmed by work, life, and everything in between? Monica breaks down Cognitive... more

09 Apr 2025

11 MINS

11:10

09 Apr 2025


#522

Life coaching vs. therapy: Which one is right for you?

Confused about whether to see a therapist or a life coach? In this episode, Monica breaks ... more

02 Apr 2025

13 MINS

13:01

02 Apr 2025


#521

Extreme thinking: Why our brains crave intensity over balance

Why do we love extremes, whether it’s thrill-seeking, viral controversies, or black-and-wh... more

26 Mar 2025

11 MINS

11:27

26 Mar 2025