Savvy Psychologist

Have you ever dealt with an uncomfortable or difficult situation? They can be hard to deal with, but this week the Savvy Psychologist gives you 7 tools to I.M.P.R.O.V.E. the moment and cope with hard ...

29 Okt 202112min

October 10 was World Mental Health Day, and for some, it's hard to focus on mental health when the world feels hopeless. That's why this week we're focusing on hope, with the help of a special excerpt...

15 Okt 202110min

Have you ever tried to injure yourself on purpose? You're not alone. In this episode, the Savvy Psychologist helps us cope with the urge to self-harm.Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips...

1 Okt 202112min

American fertility rates continue to be at record lows as women increasingly opt out of bearing children. However, that doesn’t mean the social pressure to have a family has declined at the same rate....

17 Sep 202113min

Have you ever been made to feel less than human based on your weight? Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, explains what sizeism is, and how you can deal with it in your everyday life.Read the ...

10 Sep 202113min

If you've ever felt uneasy around a person who didn't seem to consider your boundaries, you know how disorienting it can be. Today, Dr. Monica Johnson discusses seven warning signs that a person might...

20 Aug 202113min

Everyone feels bad sometimes. But the next time you're in a funk, you'll recover more quickly if you treat yourself with kindness by following these three simple steps.Read the transcript.Check out al...

13 Aug 20218min

It's the dawn of a new era! Today, Dr. Jade Wu passes the torch to Dr. Monica Johnson as the new host of the Savvy Psychologist podcast. They chat about the meaning of a psychologist's work, the bigge...

30 Juli 202122min