The Savvy Psychologist's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Mental Health
Summary: Welcome to psychology for the rest of us. Host Dr. Monica Johnson takes the science of psychology and makes it both entertaining and relatable. Using a sympathetic ear and evidence-based research, she explains the ‘why’ behind emotions like joy, anger, fear, trust, and anxiety, and helps you better understand the relationships you form with your friends, family, coworkers, and yourself. Seeking a healthier emotional life? It’s time to bring a trained psychologist and mental health expert along for the ride.
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Quarantined at home? Sleep starting to go off-track? Learn how to sleep well during prolonged isolation from professionals who would know first hand—astronauts. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/sleep-astronaut https://quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Falling, being chased, teeth falling out … nightmares can seriously ruin a good night’s sleep. Savvy Psychologist shares five easy ways to beat nightmares and reclaim a good night's rest. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/overcome-nightmares https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Infertility can be heartbreaking, isolating, and demoralizing. Mighty Mommy’s Cheryl Butler shares compassionate insights and practical tips from her five-year infertility journey. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/coping-with-infertility | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
If you struggle in intimate relationships, you may have an insecure attachment style. The good news is that you can overcome it with openness, hard work, and support. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/overcome-insecure-attachment | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
If you struggle in intimate relationships, you may have an insecure attachment style. The good news is that you can overcome it with openness, hard work, and support. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/overcome-insecure-attachment | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Intimacy. Jealousy. Commitment. Sexual fulfillment. Here's how all these important pieces of close relationships are affected by your attachment style. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/4-ways-attachment-style | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
The daily onslaught of coronavirus information can be overwhelming. Dr. Jade Wu offers four sage tips for staying calm and protecting your mental health during the crisis. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/mental-health/coronavirus https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Your attachment style is formed early in life, and now it affects your adult relationships. Do you see yourself in one of these attachment style profiles? TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/relationships/dating/your-attachment-style | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Is mindfulness helpful for women and their partners during childbirth? We talk with neuroscientist Emiliana Simon-Thomas from UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center about the transformative practice of mindful body scan meditation. Read the transcript here. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows here. And join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links below: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/mindfulness-childbirth-emiliana-simon-thomas https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist https://www.twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Sleep hygiene is so bad at treating insomnia that it's used as the placebo in clinical sleep trials. Before you buy darker blackout curtains, try these expert tips. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/sleep-hygiene-insomnia | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Emotional reasoning, catastrophizing, and "shoulds" can keep you stuck and unhappy. There's a reason these common mental snares are called "thinking traps!" TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/thinking-traps-part-2 | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Your clever brain can work overtime building worst-case scenarios. Here's how to recognize and avoid common thinking traps so you don't get stuck.
Oxytocin has been dubbed the “love hormone” for good reason. Here are some cool facts about this amazing hormone and ways to help your brain to release more of it. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/oxytocin | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
Rejection stings for everyone, but for highly rejection-sensitive people, it can be a real showstopper. Here are five things you may not know. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/rejection-sensitivity-facts | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
What should you do when you're faced with a big decision? Whether you’re considering a career change, contemplating the future of your relationship, or otherwise about to take a leap, know that you can trust yourself. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/mental-health/make-good-decisions | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist | Twitter: https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
