7 simple ways walking can improve your mental health and well-being
Monica shares how walking can boost mental health by reducing stress, improving mood, and enhancing sleep. Learn why this simple activity is a powerful tool for improving well-being and building resil...
5 Mar 202510min
The science of giving back: How volunteering boosts mental health
Giving back isn’t just good for the world—it’s good for your mental and physical health, too. In this episode of Savvy Psychologist, Dr. Monica Johnson breaks down the science behind altruism, how vol...
26 Feb 202510min
From Love to Loss: Key factors that lead to relationship breakdowns
Relationships often end due to factors like commitment issues, poor communication, emotional disconnect, and infidelity. In this episode, Monica unpacks the psychology behind breakups, drawing on rese...
19 Feb 202510min
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 essential types of rest—physical, mental, emotional, social, sensory, creative, and spiritual—offering practical str...
12 Feb 202511min
How to be empowered in 2025: Overcoming triggers and trauma
Feeling emotionally drained by the news or social media? Monica explores vicarious trauma and shares the E.M.P.O.W.E.R. method, practical steps to set boundaries, manage triggers, and build emotional ...
5 Feb 202516min
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 goals and make lasting changes. Learn how to reward yourself, remove obstacles, stay accountable, reframe setba...
29 Jan 20256min
Helpful tips for building effective habits that really last
Consistency is the secret to lasting success, but sticking to habits can be a challenge. In this episode, Monica shares five practical, research-backed strategies to help you build habits that stick. ...
22 Jan 20256min
"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 show to discuss her new book How to Be Enough. Monica dives deep with Dr. Hendriksen into the roots of perfection...
15 Jan 202529min
