Savvy Psychologist
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Savvy Psychologist

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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.

100 episodes
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1
5 Signs you're too self-critical (Reissue)
9:03 Mar 18, 2026
2
How to be happy when the world makes you depressed (Reissue)
7:29 Mar 11, 2026
3
What to do (and not do) when you feel insecure (Reissue)
11:48 Mar 4, 2026
4
How to beat winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) (Reissue)
9:37 Feb 25, 2026
5
The science behind 5 classic happiness clichés (Reissue)
11:07 Feb 18, 2026
6
How to talk with someone intimidating
6:17 Feb 11, 2026
7
How to speak up in a meeting
5:38 Feb 4, 2026
8
How to deal with the midlife crisis (Reissue)
10:27 Jan 28, 2026
9
How to know you did a good job (without asking for approval)
8:22 Jan 21, 2026
10
The sleep rules you don't actually need to follow
14:10 Jan 14, 2026
11
Three truths about self-compassion that made me say, “Oh, now I get it!”
8:55 Jan 7, 2026
12
How to quiet a racing mind: Three daytime habits for nighttime peace
13:24 Dec 31, 2025
13
How to set boundaries when you’re anxious
9:38 Dec 24, 2025
14
How to nap without ruining your sleep: Finding the sweet spot
13:50 Dec 17, 2025
15
How to resist the urge to optimize everything
9:14 Dec 10, 2025
16
A blast from the past: Ellen Hendriksen and Jade Wu return
18:12 Dec 3, 2025
17
The power of being DUMB to build a good life
16:05 Nov 26, 2025
18
Structural dissociation: Understanding your personality's survival parts
27:03 Nov 19, 2025
19
How can you walk with grief instead of fighting it, with Hilary Bucell
30:50 Nov 12, 2025
20
Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to manage the winter blues
13:23 Nov 5, 2025
21
How can you improve your sleep for better mental and physical health?
14:02 Oct 29, 2025
22
Deception and illness: Factitious disorder versus malingering
13:09 Oct 22, 2025
23
The psychology of money: How your brain, history, and emotions influence your financial habits
11:56 Oct 15, 2025
24
Understand the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn survival responses
9:19 Oct 8, 2025
25
How to deal with emotionally immature people
7:59 Oct 1, 2025
26
How a love triangle can build a better relationship
9:48 Sep 24, 2025
27
How to stop people pleasing and set better boundaries
9:07 Sep 17, 2025
28
How can you expand your window of tolerance for stress?
13:37 Sep 10, 2025
29
12 ways to cope with adult ADHD (Reissue)
14:18 Sep 3, 2025
30
Navigating the grief of job loss: How to restructure and thrive
12:06 Aug 27, 2025
31
The transformative power of small talk
9:18 Aug 20, 2025
32
How do you heal your body image?
11:02 Aug 13, 2025
33
How to discuss politics without damaging your relationships
13:11 Aug 6, 2025
34
Understanding premature ejaculation: causes, symptoms, and treatment
11:37 Jul 30, 2025
35
What to do (and not do) when a relationship ends
10:35 Jul 23, 2025
36
How to start (and stick with!) hobbies for better mental health
9:17 Jul 16, 2025
37
How 'Buy Now, Pay Later' companies use psychology to hook you
10:27 Jul 9, 2025
38
Why making friends as an adult is so hard (and how to fix it)
13:07 Jul 2, 2025
39
Understanding narcissism in relationships, with Dr. Khadijah Cyril
44:20 Jun 25, 2025
40
The downsides of dopamine (Reissue)
14:13 Jun 18, 2025
41
Why your brain loves sports betting and how to stop
11:35 Jun 11, 2025
42
The post-vacation blues: understanding and overcoming the letdown
11:36 Jun 4, 2025
43
11 physical signs of a panic attack (Reissue)
12:38 May 28, 2025
44
Communication tips for deepening relationships
11:10 May 21, 2025
45
What your low sex drive is trying to tell you
11:25 May 14, 2025
46
What makes someone attractive? The psychology behind attraction
8:56 May 7, 2025
47
Oversharing: When can opening up go too far?
8:40 Apr 30, 2025
48
The truth about gaslighting: Emotional abuse, power, and control in relationships
10:40 Apr 23, 2025
49
Menopause and mental health: Why you're not losing your mind
11:24 Apr 16, 2025
50
Feeling mentally exhausted? How to manage cognitive load and stay focused
11:10 Apr 9, 2025
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