Learn the signs of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ 

I get asked all the time if New Year's Resolutions actually work. This week, I will give you some quick and dirty tips to help you maximize your goal-setting.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ 

Today we are going to discuss the DBT skill PLEASE, which is designed to reduce your vulnerability to negative emotions.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ 

Do you find that your relationships are affected by poor boundaries and self-esteem? Or do you perhaps have too many boundaries and too much self-esteem? Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, dives into these common issues so that you can be on the lookout for these relationship patterns. (Originally published October 7, 2021.)Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript and image of the Relationship Grid are available at Quick and Dirty Tips.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Have you or someone you know had suicidal thoughts? It’s a lot more common than you think. In this episode, the Savvy Psychologist explores the warning signs and ways to cope with suicidal ideation. (Originally published September 23, 2021.)The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached by dialing 988.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Have you ever questioned if monogamous relationships made sense for you? This week, the Savvy Psychologist explores other relationship styles where all parties involved are happy, healthy, and ethical. (Originally released November 5, 2021.)Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Do you find that your mood starts to drop like the leaves from a tree as soon as winter approaches? You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder. Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, shares 7 tips for combatting SAD.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

In this Savvy Psychologist Meditation, Dr. Monica Johnson leads you on a meditation to explore and let go of your inner critic.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Let's continue our discussion of safety behaviors that we started last week! If you missed part one, listen to that episode first.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

When you feel worried about something, it feels natural to try to prevent the feared outcome from happening. But while well-intentioned, these behaviors may actually make our anxiety worse.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Staying up all night self-diagnosing terminal illnesses with WebMD? The Savvy Psychologist explains what it means to have Illness Anxiety Disorder, and how to ease your mind.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

You’ve had worry as a part of your life for a long time, but do you really understand it?Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Avoiding your problems is easy. Distracting yourself from your problems in a healthy way that helps you eventually overcome them? A lot harder. Here are 7 healthy ways to distract your emotion mind from your problems.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

In our first Savvy Psychologist Meditation, Dr. Monica Johnson leads you on a loving kindness meditation that allows you to experience compassion, acceptance, and love towards ourselves and others.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Have you found communication assassins lurking around your relationships? Here are four counterattacks to send those assassins back into the shadows.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Related episodes:4 communication assassins that end relationships3 TIPs to Reduce Emotional OverwhelmHave a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Do you struggle with having healthy communication with friends, family, and romantic partners? These 4 communication assassins may be trying to take out your relationships.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

In this follow-up to Boundaries 101, Dr. Monica Johnson goes over six practical rules to follow in establishing boundaries in your relationships.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Dr. Johnson was a guest on the Change Academy podcast, joining host Monica Reinagel to discuss ADHD and behavior change: https://changeacademypodcast.com/adhdHave a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

This week, we're sharing an episode of another podcast called Curious State that looks into how friends-with-benefits relationships work. Have you ever had a so-called "friends with benefits" relationship? How did that go for you? Did you get what you expected from the relationship, or were you left wanting more?Find more great episodes of Curious State on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening to Savvy Psychologist right now.

Have you started taking an inventory of your internal and external resources? Here’s part 2 of our list of resources to help improve your life.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Whether you’re dealing with trauma or the day-to-day grind, these internal and external resources can help.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Do you have moments where you are as cool as a cucumber, some in which you’re as hot as a Carolina Reaper, and others where you feel the calm of a person who finally has their shiitake together? This week, we're going to explore the 3 states of mind and how they affect your life.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a mental health question? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

If you're the parent of a kid who is transgender or non-binary, or you just know a kid who is gender diverse, this episode is full of helpful tips on how to be supportive.  If you enjoy this episode, you can get more parenting tips from Project Parenthood, another great podcast here on Quick and Dirty Tips.Subscribe to Project Parenthood:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsYou can read the transcript on Simplecast.

Spoiler alert: you’re about to find out that the latest dieting trend has been secretly undermining you this whole time.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ 

Do you have adult ADHD, or suspect that you might? In this follow-up to last week’s episode, we explore 12 techniques that can help improve executive skills that are affected by ADHD.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ 

ADHD doesn’t stop making your life difficult just because you’ve grown up. Here are 12 ways ADHD can get in your way.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ 

Last week, we gave you broad information about substance use and factors related to your biology and family history that leave you at risk for addiction. This week, I’m going to talk more specifically and clinically about 4 legal substances and their effects on you.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ 

With the additional stress from the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people have turned to substances to help cope with their emotions. Are you concerned about your substance use, or wondering if you're at risk for addiction? In this episode, we discuss how substance use affects you so that you can make informed decisions and seek help if necessary.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ 

Are you struggling to increase the intimacy in your relationship? Do you feel like all types of touch eventually have to lead to sex? Dr. Monica Johnson lays out five different types of touch that can help you engage with your partner.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ 

It can be daunting to learn how to become an ally to minority groups, but in this episode, the Savvy Psychologist shows you that all you need is a little H.E.A.R.T.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ 

Somewhere in the rows and rows of office cubicles that make up the emotional business of our brains, there’s one employee hellbent on burning the whole place down. Her name…is childhood. Is it possible to pry ourselves from her fiery grasp? Or are we destined to live with one hand on the fire extinguisher?This week, we're bringing you an episode of a brand new podcast called Curious State. Curious State is all about discovering the unexpected gems of knowledge that exist all around us. This episode features bestselling author and therapist Lori Gottlieb to help answer the question: "Can we overcome our childhoods?"If you enjoy the episode, you can subscribe to Curious State on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you're listening to Savvy Psychologist. 

Are you in a brain fog from too many decisions? Here are 5 tips for combating decision fatigue.Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/

Have trouble coping with your emotions? Here are 5 factors that get in your way and make regulating your emotions harder.Hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Is your life totally disorganized and chaotic? A healthy routine may be the starting point you need to discover deeper problems. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at how to build out a schedule for yourself.Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Have you wanted to get mental health treatment, but run into barriers that you couldn’t overcome? In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson answers some of the questions and concerns she's gotten from listeners about finding mental health treatment, including: Do I really need mental health treatment? What if I can't afford therapy? What if my therapist isn't a good fit for me? Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows—like Money Girl, a podcast to help you with your finances. Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Do you have a vagina and have suffered from pain during sex? Did you think you were the only one and were afraid to talk about it? It’s time to get quick and dirty tips about vaginal pain. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Are you a woman? Are you an ally to women? Do you have a woman that you care about in your life? Do you suspect that it was a woman who gave birth to you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please listen to this episode. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Are you ready to learn ways to reduce your sensitivity and expand your window of tolerance? Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, explains how in Part Two of this episode. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Do you feel overly sensitive? Are you panicked one minute and tapped out the next? You may be living outside your window of tolerance. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

This week, we're sharing an episode from Project Parenthood, a podcast about parenting from Quick and Dirty Tips. Find Project Parenthood on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Do you often feel anxiety or other negative emotions in your body? Today, the Savvy Psychologist talks about three skills that can keep you from reaching your tipping point. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Have you ever wondered why your relationships are unsatisfying or unsuccessful? Today, Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, talks about the myths that stop us from getting the most out of our relationships. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Ever hit rock bottom and thought there was no way out? In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, talks with Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, author of the new book In the Shadow of the Mountain, about how there's no bottom that you can't climb out of. Order a copy of In the Shadow of the Mountain from Amazon, Bookshop.org, or your local bookstore today! And let me know if you read it—I need more pepole to talk about it with! Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Has a therapist ever told you to write a letter and never send it, or to just write out your feelings? Did you ignore them? In this interview with Nora McInerny, host of the podcast Terrible, Thanks For Asking, we find out the power of journaling and how it can help in even the most dire of situations. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

Are you looking in the mirror and judging every lump, bump, and wrinkle? In this episode, the Savvy Psychologist looks at the 4 components of body image, and how we can change our minds about our bodies. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

'Tis the season of resolutions. Do you want to know how to set a goal that you can actually stick with? Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

In this special New Year's episode, Dr. Monica Johnson is joined by Dr. Nanika Coor (Project Parenthood) and Dr. Rachel Vanderbilt (the Relationship Doctor) for a panel discussion on the psychology of New Year's Resolutions—the good, the bad, and the controversial. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/SavvyPsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych

In last week's episode, the Savvy Psychologist introduced the idea of schema—deep-set beliefs that alter the way we see the world. This week, tune in for the conclusion to this two-part episode. Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Catch up by listening to Part One. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/ https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych