Savvy Psychologist

531. Have you ever wondered why some relationships last while others fizzle? In this episode, Dr. Johnson looks at Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love to help you understand the dynamics of your relationships. She looks at the roles of emotional closeness, physical attraction, and long-term commitment, and how their presence or absence shapes different kinds of love.

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Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. 

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530. Do you often find yourself agreeing to things you don't want to do? In this episode, we look at the deep psychological and cultural reasons behind people-pleasing, from social conditioning to the fear of rejection. We look at how this tendency can lead to burnout, resentment, and a loss of self-trust, and offer ways to understand why you might struggle to say "no.”

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Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. 

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529. Do you find yourself easily overwhelmed or shut down by stress? In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at the window of tolerance, a key concept for understanding your nervous system's capacity to handle life's challenges. She looks at how past trauma and societal pressures, particularly for groups like Black women, can impact this window, and offers actionable strategies to expand it.

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Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. 

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Do you have adult ADHD, or suspect that you might? In this episode, we explore 12 techniques that can help improve executive skills that are affected by ADHD.

This episode originally aired on July 15, 2022.

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A full transcript can be found here. 

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Losing a job often triggers unrecognized grief and a significant increase in stress and anxiety. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at the emotional fallout of unemployment, from shock and anger to self-blame. She looks at how to navigate these feelings, reclaim your narrative, and establish a new routine that balances healing with proactive steps toward your next opportunity.

Find a full transcript here. 

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. 

Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com. 

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https://www.kindmindpsych.com/

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