The Savvy Psychologist's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Mental Health

Life is full of stressors, and for most, money is right a the top of the list. On this week's podcast, author and financial expert Jean Chatzky shares how taking small steps to reduce financial stress increases the wellbeing of ourselves and our relationships. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2khG7Yq

Like grit, executive functioning, and mindfulness, resilience is a buzzword these days. But what does it really mean to be resilient? How do we rebound from setbacks? This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 6 ways to rally, rebound, and plain old bounce back. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2lzb6iH

Last week we talked about 6 ways we self-sabotage and one reason why: fear of failure. This makes a lot of sense—who doesn’t want to avoid humiliation and defeat? But how to move forward and take that leap of faith? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 5 ways to move away from fear and toward your goals. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2klouGN

“Why do I do this to myself?” If you’ve uttered that phrase, you may be an unwitting victim of your own bad habits, better known as self-sabotage. By request from listener Sari in Melbourne, Australia, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 6 reasons why, instead of shooting for the stars, we aim straight for our foot. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2jSnHsn

Last time on the Savvy Psychologist, we talked about the two-way connection between the brain and the small and large intestines, aka the gut. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen continues our journey through the gut by investigating the link between heartburn drugs and dementia. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2i3Yuid

Brandon Stanton has interviewed thousands of subjects for his popular photo blog and NYT best-selling books, Humans of New York. What insights can he share regarding talking to strangers and having greater empathy? Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/1RugT26

Are you the dictator of your corner of the world? If your theme song is Frank Sinatra’s My Way, check out this week’s 5 tips from Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2isE4MZ

To please or not to please. For most people, that is the question. But for people pleasers, the question is moot, because there’s only one answer: of course I can help you! Ready for a change but don’t want to throw in the towel on common decency? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen has 5 tips to help you out. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2isAlz3

This New Year's, creating a healthy new habit or breaking an unhealthy old one doesn't have to hinge on sheer willpower. Clinical psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen suggests 5 steps to help you make a change for the better. Read the transcript: http://bit.ly/1Apvkts

The holiday season brings good tidings and joy, but also stress from all sides. The closest thing to a magic bullet? Exercise. Making a commitment to consistent activity during the holiday season might seem like a tall order, but this week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen makes a case for taking on the challenge. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2gUhlIY

Is sex addiction really a thing? Or just an excuse for horny people with no self-control? And why is demand for help with sex addiction on the rise (no pun intended)? This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 6 signs of sex addiction and how to know if you have a problem or merely a supercharged libido. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2gASNXd

Like “self love” or “inner child,” the term “codependent” smacks of pop psychology psychobabble. To make matters worse, it’s become shorthand for a whole host of unhealthy behaviors. But what does it really mean? And does it describe your relationship? This week, by listener request, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen reveals what “codependent” really means and what you can do to set things right. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2gnT3dv

Unless you had magical childhood luck or were homeschooled in the wilderness, you probably tangled with a mean girl or bully back in your day. Unfortunately, mean girls and bullies grow up and go to work, where you might just encounter them again—just without the lockers and swirlies this time around. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers 9 tips to deal with workplace bullying. Read full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2fKdvRt

ADHD has long been the domain of school age boys who seem to come with a built-in jet pack. What’s slowly emerging is that girls and women suffer too, but with slightly different symptoms that often get overlooked. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen examines how ADHD often manifests in girls and women. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2f6KjEO

In the first of a two-part series, the Savvy Psychologist identifies the 5 symptoms of PTSD. Next week, she tackles healing and what you can do to offer support to someone with PTSD - plus, what not to do! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2egthoo