308 - Doomscrolling- Through 2020? Here's How to Stop
The screen casts an eerie glow on your face. You can't tear your eyes away from the bad news. You feel depressed and angry, but you can't stop scrolling. Why do we do this to ourselves, and how can we...
28 Aug 202012min
307 - How to Master Your Fear of Death
Do you fall into existential dread when you're reminded that you'll die someday? You may be surprised by the factors that subtly (or not so subtly) change our attitudes toward death. We may even be ab...
21 Aug 202015min
306 - Postpartum Mental Health Issues We Don't Talk About
There's more to postpartum mental health than "baby blues." These lesser-known challenges may not get as much attention as postpartum depression, but they're no less real to new moms who experience th...
14 Aug 202021min
305 - 6 Ways to Survive Survivor Guilt
When tragedy befalls those around us but leaves us unscathed, some of us feel guilty. Here's how to understand and cope with survivor guilt.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips s...
7 Aug 202015min
304 - Feeling Out of Sorts? Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Might Help
Are you getting your needs met? The classic Maslow's hierarchy can help you understand why you might be feeling unfulfilled and what to do about it.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirt...
31 Jul 202016min
302 - Chemtrails, Aliens, and Illuminati—The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
Does your otherwise sensible friend believe "chemtrails" are part of a sinister government plot? The psychology behind believing in conspiracy theories is fascinating. Some may even have biological ca...
17 Jul 202015min
301 - How to Stop Enabling and Start Helping
When a loved one is in crisis, many kind, generous people enable their destructive behavior without even knowing it. Here's how to recognize enabling and correct it by mixing empathy, compassion, and ...
10 Jul 202016min
253 - How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?
Do you really need eight hours of sleep each night to thrive? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu breaks down the eight-hour sleep rule and offers three ways to find the best sleep for you.Read the transcr...
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