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The sleep rules you don't actually need to follow
Episode 547
547. If you've ever followed every sleep rule in the book and still found yourself wide awake at 2 a.m., this episode is for you. Sleep psychologist …
2 months, 1 week ago
Three truths about self-compassion that made me say, “Oh, now I get it!”
Episode 546
546. Self-compassion sounds simple—be kind to yourself—but for those of us with a loud inner critic, it can feel surprisingly hard to put into practi…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
How to quiet a racing mind: Three daytime habits for nighttime peace
Episode 545
545. Do you close your eyes only for your brain to start spinning with to-do lists and worries? In this episode, sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu looks…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
How to set boundaries when you’re anxious
Episode 544
544. Boundaries, like wide-leg sweatpants and quarter-zips, are trending—but setting them can feel anything but comfy, especially if you’re anxious. …
3 months ago
How to nap without ruining your sleep: Finding the sweet spot
Episode 543
543. Napping isn't just for toddlers; it's a performance enhancer. In her first solo episode back, sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu looks at what short…
3 months, 1 week ago
How to resist the urge to optimize everything
Episode 542
542. If you’ve ever obsessed over your sleep score, treated self-help like homework, or tried to “maximize” a vacation, you know how easily optimizat…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
A blast from the past: Ellen Hendriksen and Jade Wu return
Episode 541
541. Today, we hear from two of our past hosts of the Savvy Psychologist. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen and Dr. Jade Wu. They will tell us what they’ve been u…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The power of being DUMB to build a good life
Episode 540
540. On her final episode, Dr. Monica Johnson shares a brain dump of quick and dirty tips to help listeners build a life worth living. She looks at t…
4 months ago
Structural dissociation: Understanding your personality's survival parts
Episode 539
539. Dissociation is a normal human experience, but when it's outside of normal limits, it can be dysregulating. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson …
4 months, 1 week ago
How can you walk with grief instead of fighting it, with Hilary Bucell
Episode 538
538. Loss is inevitable, but grief is our emotional response to what is gone. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson and psychotherapist Hilary Bucell l…
4 months, 2 weeks ago