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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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    • 4.6 • 1.3K Ratings

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.

    A journey through gender identity with Bobby Temps

    A journey through gender identity with Bobby Temps

    Bobby Temps joins Savvy Psychologist to discuss gender identity and expression.

    • 23 min
    Are you too controlling or out of control?

    Are you too controlling or out of control?

    Are we totally out of control or too much in control?

    • 8 min
    10 factors keeping you in bad relationships

    10 factors keeping you in bad relationships

    Here are ten reasons why people tell me they stay in bad relationships.

    • 11 min
    A family portrait of mental illness with Meg Kissinger

    A family portrait of mental illness with Meg Kissinger

    • 27 min
    How to Engage Socially When You're Feeling Anxious

    How to Engage Socially When You're Feeling Anxious

    Feeling anxious, introverted, or awkward in social situations? You're not alone. Dr. Monica Johnson, the Savvy Psychologist, gives you a few tips for calming your nerves before engaging socially.

    • 9 min
    Journaling for your mental health

    Journaling for your mental health

    Emma McAdam from Therapy in a Nutshell joins to talk about journaling.

    • 22 min

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1.3K Ratings

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