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Welcome to psychology for the rest of us. Host Dr. Monica Johnson takes the science of psychology and makes it both entertaining and relatable. Using a sympathetic ear and evidence-based research, she explains the ‘why’ behind emotions like joy, anger, fear, trust, and anxiety, and helps you better understand the relationships you form with your friends, family, coworkers, and yourself. Seeking a healthier emotional life? It’s time to bring a trained psychologist and mental health expert along for the ride.

#454

A journey through gender identity with Bobby Temps

[Bobby Temps] (https://www.bobbytemps.com/) joins Savvy Psychologist to discuss the difference between sex and gender and what it means to be authentic to your gender identity and expression. Find Bobby on his podcasts, [Mental ] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-the-podcast-to-destigmatise-mental-health/id1358920477?uo=4) and [Dating Games] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dating-games-the-modern-relationships-podcast/id1532778147?uo=4) . [Savvy Psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. Have a mental health question? Email us at [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] (mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com) or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) , or [subscribe to the newsletter] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter) for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of [Quick and Dirty Tips] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/) . Links: [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/] (https://www.kindmindpsych.com/) ... Read more

29 Sep 2023

23 MINS

23:53

29 Sep 2023

#453

Are you too controlling or out of control?

Let's take a look at overcontrolled versus undercontrolled behaviors. [Savvy Psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. [A transcript is available at Simplecast.] (https://savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/are-you-too-controlling-or-out-of-control/transcript) Have a mental health question? Email us at [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] (mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com) or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) , or [subscribe to the newsletter] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter) for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of [Quick and Dirty Tips] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/) . Links: [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/] (https://www.kindmindpsych.com/) ... Read more

22 Sep 2023

08 MINS

08:29

22 Sep 2023

#452

10 factors keeping you in bad relationships

The human capacity for love and companionship often leads individuals to seek and invest in romantic relationships. However, not all relationships are healthy or fulfilling. [Savvy Psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. [A transcript is available at Simplecast.] (https://savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/10-factors-keeping-you-in-bad-relationships/transcript) Have a mental health question? Email us at [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] (mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com) or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) , or [subscribe to the newsletter] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter) for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of [Quick and Dirty Tips] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/) . Links: [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/] (https://www.kindmindpsych.com/) ... Read more

15 Sep 2023

11 MINS

11:40

15 Sep 2023

#451

A family portrait of mental illness with Meg Kissinger

Do you come from a family that has been marked by mental illness? Many of us do, but it's not always the mental illness that breaks us down, it's the silence. Meg Kissinger joins today's show to discuss her new book, While You Were Out, a story about family mental illness in an era of silence. Get your copy of While You Were Out on [Amazon] (https://amzn.to/3LdQjLE) , [Bookshop] (https://bookshop.org/a/4908/9781250793775) , or at your local bookstore. Connect with Meg Kissinger: [https://www.megkissinger.com/] (https://www.megkissinger.com/) [Savvy Psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. Have a mental health question? Email us at [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] (mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com) or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) , or [subscribe to the newsletter] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter) for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of [Quick and Dirty Tips] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/) . Links: [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/] (https://www.kindmindpsych.com/) ... Read more

08 Sep 2023

27 MINS

27:06

08 Sep 2023

#450

How to Engage Socially When You're Feeling Anxious

Feeling anxious, introverted, or awkward in social situations? You're not alone. Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, gives you a few tips for calming your nerves before engaging socially. [Savvy Psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] (mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com) or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) , or [subscribe to the newsletter] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter) for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of [Quick and Dirty Tips] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/) . Links: [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/] (https://www.kindmindpsych.com/) ... Read more

01 Sep 2023

09 MINS

09:42

01 Sep 2023

#449

Journaling for your mental health

This week, Emma McAdam from [Therapy in a Nutshell] (https://therapyinanutshell.com/) joins The Savvy Psychologist to discuss a foundational mental health practice: journaling. [Savvy Psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. Have a mental health question? Email us at [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] (mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com) or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) , or [subscribe to the newsletter] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter) for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of [Quick and Dirty Tips] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/) . Links: [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/] (https://www.kindmindpsych.com/) ... Read more

25 Aug 2023

22 MINS

22:03

25 Aug 2023

#448

4 reasons your diets fail

We know that 95% of diets fail—so why do we still follow fads and trends? Here are four reasons your diets fail and six ways that you can enact lasting wellness instead. [Savvy Psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. [A transcript is available at Simplecast.] (https://savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/4-reasons-your-diets-fail/transcript) Have a mental health question? Email us at [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] (mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com) or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) , or [subscribe to the newsletter] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter) for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of [Quick and Dirty Tips] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/) . Links: [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/] (https://www.kindmindpsych.com/) ... Read more

18 Aug 2023

11 MINS

11:32

18 Aug 2023

#447

How to navigate sexual desire discrepancy

Are you the one in the relationship who wants to have sex all the time? Or are you on the other end of the spectrum? Either way, libido differences can have a major impact on your relationship, and can be very difficult to navigate. In this episode, Dr. Lauren Fogel Mersy and Dr. Jennifer A. Vencill join to discuss their new book, [Desire] (https://amzn.to/3KrBzZh) , and how to manage sexual desire discrepancy. [Savvy Psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. Have a mental health question? Email us at [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] (mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com) or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) , or [subscribe to the newsletter] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter) for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of [Quick and Dirty Tips] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/) . Links: [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/] (https://www.kindmindpsych.com/) ... Read more

11 Aug 2023

22 MINS

22:06

11 Aug 2023

#446

11 physical signs of a panic attack

How do you know when you’re having a panic attack? Today, we’re going over some of the physical signs of panic attacks and what to do if you frequently experience them. [Savvy Psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. [A transcript is available at Simplecast.] (https://savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/11-physical-signs-of-a-panic-attack/transcript) Have a mental health question? Email us at [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] (mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com) or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) , or [subscribe to the newsletter] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter) for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of [Quick and Dirty Tips] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/) . Links: [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/] (https://www.kindmindpsych.com/) ... Read more

04 Aug 2023

12 MINS

12:38

04 Aug 2023

#445

You’ve got 99 problems—here are 4 solutions

Everyone has problems and faces challenges. With these four solutions, you can face any problem in your life head-on. [Savvy Psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. [A transcript is available at Simplecast.] (https://savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/4-solutions/transcript) Have a mental health question? Email us at [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] (mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com) or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) , or [subscribe to the newsletter] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter) for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of [Quick and Dirty Tips] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/) . Links: [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/] (https://www.kindmindpsych.com/) ... Read more

28 Jul 2023

11 MINS

11:16

28 Jul 2023

#444

8 signs you’re sensitive to rejection

Rejection is an inevitable part of the human experience, but sometimes, the fear of it can become overwhelming. Here are some of the signs that you struggle with rejection sensitivity. [Savvy Psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. [A transcript is available at Simplecast.] (https://savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/8-signs-youre-sensitive-to-rejection/transcript) Have a mental health question? Email us at [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] (mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com) or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) , or [subscribe to the newsletter] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter) for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of [Quick and Dirty Tips] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/) . Links: [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) [https://www.kindmindpsych.com] (https://www.kindmindpsych.com/) ... Read more

21 Jul 2023

11 MINS

11:50

21 Jul 2023

#443

3 factors affecting the love in your life

The three components of love are the building blocks to any relationship, whether that relationship is fulfilling your needs or not. In this episode, learn how these three components interact to create the seven different types of love you can experience. [Savvy Psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. [A transcript is available at Simplecast.] (https://savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/3-factors-affecting-the-love-in-your-life/transcript) Have a mental health question? Email us at [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] (mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com) or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) , or [subscribe to the newsletter] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter) for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of [Quick and Dirty Tips] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/) . Links: [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/] (https://www.kindmindpsych.com/) ... Read more

14 Jul 2023

11 MINS

11:21

14 Jul 2023

#442

The 3 Functions of Emotions

Emotions—what are they good for? Today we're going to talk about what functions emotions serve and how to use them as tools in our everyday lives. [Savvy Psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a mental health question? Email us at [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] (mailto:psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com) or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) , or [subscribe to the newsletter] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter) for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of [Quick and Dirty Tips] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/) . Links: [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] (https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist) [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/] (https://www.kindmindpsych.com/) ... Read more

07 Jul 2023

11 MINS

11:21

07 Jul 2023

#441

How Trauma Hijacks the Brain

Have you ever felt like trauma changed the way your brain worked? You're not wrong. Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, walks through how trauma affects brain development and our natural responses to danger. [Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips.] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/trauma-brain/) Check out all the [Quick and Dirty Tips shows] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts) . [Subscribe to the newsletter] (https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe) for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on [Facebook] (https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist) and [Twitter] (https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych) . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych ... Read more

30 Jun 2023

12 MINS

12:44

30 Jun 2023

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#454

A journey through gender identity with Bobby Temps

#453

Are you too controlling or out of control?

#452

10 factors keeping you in bad relationships

#451

A family portrait of mental illness with Meg Kissinger

#450

How to Engage Socially When You're Feeling Anxious

#449

Journaling for your mental health

#448

4 reasons your diets fail

#447

How to navigate sexual desire discrepancy

#446

11 physical signs of a panic attack

#445

You’ve got 99 problems—here are 4 solutions

#444

8 signs you’re sensitive to rejection

#443

3 factors affecting the love in your life

#442

The 3 Functions of Emotions

#441

How Trauma Hijacks the Brain