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206 - The Hidden Epidemic of Childhood Sexual Abuse of Boys
Episode 206
The #metoo movement has shed much-needed light on sexual assault and harassment. But sexual abuse of another kind remains hidden even today. In the U…
7 years, 8 months ago
205 - Stop Comparing Yourself to Others with These 5 Tips
Episode 205
Comparing yourself to others inevitably leads you to feel bad about yourself. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 5 ways to stop pining for that greener gras…
7 years, 8 months ago
204 - How To Make Friends as an Adult
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…
7 years, 9 months ago
203 - How to Embrace Awkwardness
Episode 203
Usually, awkwardness gets thrown around as a personality trait,as in, "I hate parties because I'm so awkward." Or, "I have a hard time meeting new pe…
7 years, 9 months ago
034 SP 7 Myths About Suicide
Episode 34
The recent tragedy of Robin Williams's suicide—and the ensuing media storm—raised awareness of suicide as a mental health issue, but also generated a…
7 years, 9 months ago
128 SP Are Emotional Support Animals Necessary or Just Glorified Pets?
Episode 128
They may not be lions and tigers and bears, but they are dogs and cats and bunnies, not to mention all sorts of other critters. Who are they? Emotion…
7 years, 9 months ago
202 - 4 Ways to Heal Your Broken Heart
Episode 202
Heartbreak hurts, plus it affects our judgment. Suddenly, driving by our ex’s house “just to see,” posting overwrought poetry on our blog, and a six-…
7 years, 9 months ago
201 - 4 Myths About Extroversion We're Guilty of Believing
Episode 201
The introvert revolution has revolutionized how we view our personalities. But lifting up introverts has had unintentional side effects for extrovert…
7 years, 10 months ago
200 - The Science Behind 5 Classic Happiness Clichés
Episode 200
To celebrate our 200th episode, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen gives a much needed makeover to 5 pieces of classic happiness advice.
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7 years, 10 months ago
199 - Busting 3 Persistent Myths About Introverts
Episode 199
Some myths about introverts and extroverts stick around longer than gum on a city sidewalk: introverts are people-haters. Extroverts won’t shut up. I…
7 years, 10 months ago