Savvy Psychologist

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MENTAL HEALTH
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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.

3 DAYS AGO

From Love to Loss: Key factors that lead to relationship breakdowns

Relationships often end due to factors like commitment issues, poor communication, emotional disconnect, and infidelity. In this episode, Monica unpacks the psychology behind breakups, drawing on research and real-world insights to help navigate relationship challenges.

10 min
12 FEB

The 7 types of rest you need (And how to get them)

Are you truly getting the rest you need? In this episode, Monica explores the seven essential types of rest—physical, mental, emotional, social, sensory, creative, and spiritual—offering practical strategies to help you combat burnout and reclaim your energy.

12 min
5 FEB

How to be empowered in 2025: Overcoming triggers and trauma

Feeling emotionally drained by the news or social media? Monica explores vicarious trauma and shares the E.M.P.O.W.E.R. method, practical steps to set boundaries, manage triggers, and build emotional resilience in 2025.

16 min
29 JAN

More expert tips to build lasting habits that stick

In part two of this series, Monica shares five more strategies to help you stick to your goals and make lasting changes. Learn how to reward yourself, remove obstacles, stay accountable, reframe setbacks, and embrace patience with relatable examples and encouragement.

7 min
22 JAN

Helpful tips for building effective habits that really last

Consistency is the secret to lasting success, but sticking to habits can be a challenge. In this episode, Monica shares five practical, research-backed strategies to help you build habits that stick. Learn how to start small, stack habits, shift your identity, set clear intentions, and track your progress.

7 min
15 JAN

"How to Be Enough": Tackling perfectionism and finding self-worth with Dr. Ellen Hendriksen

Dr. Ellen Hendriksen, the original host of Savvy Psychologist, makes her return to the show to discuss her new book How to Be Enough. Monica dives deep with Dr. Hendriksen into the roots of perfectionism, its impact on self-worth, and practical strategies for embracing self-acceptance. Discover the two pillars of unhealthy perfectionism, how hustle culture exacerbates self-criticism, and actionable steps to move toward a healthier mindset.

29 min
8 JAN

How to build a mindset for growth

Ever feel stuck in a fixed mindset, convinced you’re just “not good” at something? In this episode, Monica introduces the growth mindset—a powerful perspective that turns failures into stepping stones and "I can’t" into "I can’t yet." With practical tips like embracing effort, reframing failures, and welcoming feedback, you'll learn how to build a mindset that fuels progress and resilience.

7 min
30/12/2024

5 factors that make it harder for you to cope with your emotions (Reissue)

Have trouble coping with your emotions? Here are 5 factors that get in your way and make regulating your emotions harder.

12 min

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Dr. Monica Johnson

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95 Ratings

So useful!

14/09/2021

SazzaB432

This podcast helped pull me out of a funk last year when healing from a breakup. It’s such a great addition to my suite of well-being tools and I appreciate it so much. Thank you!
Appreciate Jimmy in the UK

18/08/2021

Capn_Chaos

Admission. Didn’t actually take to JS in his short stint at the UFC. Think his ‘love in’ intro with JR put me off. However, I’ve grown to love him. This show/podcast is great! Bursting with energy and informative. Rapidly becoming favourite MMA podcast from across the pond 👍🏻
Interesting and relatable

12/11/2020

shass24

Listen at least a few times a week, and it’s very interesting to listen to and very relatable! Fully recommend it!
Didn't know I needed this in my life

05/11/2020

CharZhao

Been listening to a few episodes now and I cannot even begin to explain just how helpful this has been in my life. I'm amazed at how much detail is put into these quick episodes, and every minute seems to hold such great value! Thank you so much for this! <3

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.