Savvy Psychologist

Savvy Psychologist

Seeking a healthier emotional life? It’s time to bring a trained psychologist and mental health expert along for the ride. Dr. Monica Johnson explains the why behind complex emotions, helps you form better relationships, and guides you down the path of self-understanding.

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June 5, 2024 10 mins

In the spirit of Pride Month, we're focusing on topics related to sex and sexuality. In this episode, we’ll define Asexuality and Pansexuality, discuss the spectrum of experiences within these orientations, and address common misconceptions and challenges faced by individuals who identify.

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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With the Summer months approaching and the return of beach season, we're re-posting a special episode originally released just after the New Year. In this episode, the Monica looks at the 4 components of body image, and how we can change our minds about our bodies.

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May 22, 2024 14 mins

What are the common cognitive biases that lead to problems for us?

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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May 15, 2024 11 mins

What are the common cognitive biases that lead to problems for us?

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8 developmental stages to set you up for life.

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May 1, 2024 12 mins

Are you emotionally numb? Here are some of the signs and coping strategies.

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April 24, 2024 12 mins

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 hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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Part 2 of our series on "Early Maladaptive Schemas" or EMS.

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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Part 1 of our episode on "Early Maladaptive Schemas" or EMS.

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson unpacks the different types of boredom, from the relaxed detachment of indifferent boredom to the restless uncertainty of calibrating boredom.

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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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 called a narcissist.

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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March 20, 2024 9 mins

Bipolar disorder often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here are some facts about how bipolar disorder works.

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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Here are two ways that hyper-independence may show up in yourself or others.

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OCD often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here are some facts about how OCD works.

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February 28, 2024 7 mins

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 stop the what if game. 

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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February 21, 2024 14 mins

As election season approaches, I address how to manage your own political anxiety and have effective communication with others in the process.

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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How to cope with rejection and a few benefits of doing the hard work.

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February 9, 2024 14 mins

How to find meaning despite not having perfect circumstances.

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There are so many things happening in the world that are potentially triggering for folks. On this episode of the Savvy Psychologist you will learn how to handle your emotional triggers through a useful acronym that will EMPOWER you to cope in a healthy way. 

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January 26, 2024 11 mins

A follow up to last week’s episode on the “Build Mastery” skill.

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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