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How to make friends as an adult (Reissue)
Episode 204
Almost everybody struggles with it. But no one talks about it. What is it? How to discreetly sniff your own armpits in public? How not to buy the fre…
12 hours ago
5 Signs you're too self-critical (Reissue)
Episode 218
218. Are you harder on yourself than 40-grit sandpaper? Do you feel like you’re falling short, no matter how high you’ve climbed? Are you tough as na…
1 week ago
How to be happy when the world makes you depressed (Reissue)
Episode 228
228. Hold on to your handbasket! Every day, the headlines push our buttons of alarm, despair, and fury all at once. What’s a thinking, feeling human …
2 weeks ago
What to do (and not do) when you feel insecure (Reissue)
Episode 192
192. Whatever you call it—self-doubt, insecurity, inadequacy—it’s a universal phenomenon. We can all relate to feeling as insecure as a newly-launche…
3 weeks ago
How to beat winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) (Reissue)
Episode 9
9. When all that’s left of the fa-la-las is rock-hard fruitcake, the winter blahs creep up, settle in, and hang around until spring. In this episode …
1 month ago
The science behind 5 classic happiness clichés (Reissue)
Episode 200
200. In this fan-favorite episode from 2018, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen celebrates her 200th episode by giving us a much-needed makeover using five pieces …
1 month, 1 week ago
How to talk with someone intimidating
Episode 550
550. Continuing our two-part series on speaking up at work, this week's episode tackles how to talk with someone intimidating—a boss, professor, or a…
1 month, 2 weeks ago
How to speak up in a meeting
Episode 549
549. Meetings are everywhere—from work and faculty meetings to HOAs and book clubs. But speaking up can feel intimidating, especially if you struggle…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
How to deal with the midlife crisis (Reissue)
Episode 113
113. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen channels her best Talking Heads and asks, on behalf of every middle-aged adult: "How did I ge…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
How to know you did a good job (without asking for approval)
Episode 548
548. In a culture of likes, reviews, and constant comparison, deciding if you’ve "done well" can feel impossible. This week, interim host Dr. Ellen H…
2 months ago