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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.

Savvy Psychologist Quick and Dirty Tips

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.6 • 146 Ratings

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.

    Understanding "Specific Phobias"

    Understanding "Specific Phobias"

    Are you having a normal reaction or is it a phobia? Today I define what phobias are and outline some strategies to combat them.

    • 12 min
    Tips for combatting emotional and cognitive patterns (EMS Part 2)

    Tips for combatting emotional and cognitive patterns (EMS Part 2)

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

    • 9 min
    18 Beliefs that may be ruining your life (EMS Part 1)

    18 Beliefs that may be ruining your life (EMS Part 1)

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

    • 15 min
    The many types of “boredom” and what to do about them

    The many types of “boredom” and what to do about them

    Defining the 5 distinct types of boredom.

    • 14 min
    The facts of narcissistic personality disorder

    The facts of narcissistic personality disorder

    Over the last handful of years, it can feel like every “bad boyfriend” or “sketchy politician” has been given the label of a narcissist.

    • 10 min
    The facts of bipolar disorder

    The facts of bipolar disorder

    Seeing an interaction on TV inspired me to teach you all a little about bipolar disorder.

    • 9 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
146 Ratings

146 Ratings

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So much info packed in short episodes!

It always amazes me how much depth there is in a short period of time.
It’s been a good starting place for self-inquiry and has helped me understand others. Thank you!

BloodyFrustrated1111 ,

Had to unfollow

Host is shouting.

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So much helpful information!

It’s literally free psychotherapy! I miss Dr Jade Wu, especially her series on racism.

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