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Understanding "Specific Phobias"
Episode 471
Are you having a normal reaction or is it a phobia? Today I define what phobias are and outline some strategies to combat them.
Savvy Psychologist is …
1 year, 11 months ago
Tips for combatting emotional and cognitive patterns (EMS Part 2)
Episode 470
Part 2 of our series on "Early Maladaptive Schemas" or EMS.
Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecas…
1 year, 11 months ago
18 Beliefs that may be ruining your life (EMS Part 1)
Episode 469
Part 1 of our episode on "Early Maladaptive Schemas" or EMS.
Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simpleca…
1 year, 11 months ago
The many types of “boredom” and what to do about them
Episode 468
In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson unpacks the different types of boredom, from the relaxed detachment of indifferent boredom to the restless uncert…
1 year, 11 months ago
The facts of narcissistic personality disorder
Episode 416
Narcissistic personality disorder often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here’s why not every jerk you come across can be call…
2 years ago
The facts of bipolar disorder
Episode 414
Bipolar disorder often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here are some facts about how bipolar disorder works.
Savvy Psychologis…
2 years ago
Why being too independent can actually be a problem
Episode 427
Here are two ways that hyper-independence may show up in yourself or others.
Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is avail…
2 years ago
Being tidy is not the same as having OCD
Episode 415
OCD often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here are some facts about how OCD works.
Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica …
2 years ago
How to win at the "what if" game
Episode 407
Are you sick of getting stuck in the what-ifs? When your brain goes to every possible scenario there are ways to pull out of it. Here are the ways to…
2 years, 1 month ago
Dealing with political anxiety
Episode 467
As election season approaches, I address how to manage your own political anxiety and have effective communication with others in the process.
Savvy P…
2 years, 1 month ago