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170 - How to Handle a Toxic Family Member
Episode 170
Toxic co-worker? Steer clear. Toxic friend? Time for a breakup. But what if the toxic person in question is perched firmly in your family tree? This …
8 years, 6 months ago
169 - Screen Time for Kids: 3 Questions You Should Be Asking
Episode 169
The headlines scream: Screens are like crack! Screens turn your kid’s brain to mush! But are tablets, smartphones, and laptops—not to mention TV—real…
8 years, 6 months ago
168 SP 5 Easy Ways to Help Your Anxious Child (and Your Anxious Self)
Episode 168
From bullies to math tests to things that go bump in the night, life is full of things for kids to worry about. And especially at stressful transitio…
8 years, 6 months ago
118 SP What Is Mindfulness, and Should You Try It?
Episode 118
Mindfulness is all the rage, and with a promise to improve concentration, mood, and energy, reduce stress, improve immune function, and even fight ob…
8 years, 6 months ago
167 SP Facing Your 4 Most Common Fears of Death
Episode 167
Apropos to solar eclipse mania comes a quote from a 17th century French nobleman: “Neither the sun, nor death, can be looked at steadily.” Four hundr…
8 years, 7 months ago
166 SP The 2 Biggest Questions You Have About Death
Episode 166
It’s been said that only two things are certain in this world. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen talks about one of them, and it’s n…
8 years, 7 months ago
165 SP How to Have Great Luck
Episode 165
Were you born under a lucky star? Or maybe you’re having a Friday the 13th kind of life. It turns out having good luck isn’t just a matter of, well, …
8 years, 7 months ago
164 SP How to Listen to Your Gut and Make the Right Decision Every Time
Episode 164
We’ve all been told to follow our heart. Go with our gut. Trust our intuition. But how, exactly? This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen e…
8 years, 7 months ago
163 SP How to Be an Amazing Listener
Episode 163
A conversation with a good listener is like a good meal—we walk away feeling satisfied, happy, and nourished. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen…
8 years, 8 months ago
162 SP Why Can't I Focus?
Episode 162
Concentration, focus, attention. Whatever you call it, it’s quickly becoming the rarest of national resources. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Elle…
8 years, 8 months ago