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The Savvy Psychologist's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Mental Health


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The psychology of money: How your brain, history, and emotions influence your financial habits

Wed, 15 Oct 2025

534. Money isn't just about numbers; it's deeply emotional. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at the psychology behind your financial habits, including the money scripts you absorbed in childhood and how your brain categorizes money. She looks at why you feel a certain way about spending, saving, and debt.

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Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. 

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Understand the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn survival responses

Wed, 08 Oct 2025

533. Do you snap at your loved ones, shut down in meetings, or go to great lengths to please others? In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at the four survival responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn. She looks at how these deeply rooted biological reactions manifest in your daily life and offers strategies for understanding your nervous system's attempts to keep you safe.

Find a transcript here

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. 

Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. 

Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.

Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.

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https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
https://www.kindmindpsych.com/


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How to deal with emotionally immature people

Wed, 01 Oct 2025

532.  It's possible to have healthy, reciprocal relationships, even if you’re dealing with emotionally immature people. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at how to reclaim your peace by understanding this dynamic. She looks at why your boundaries are essential and offers insights on how to disengage from unhealthy patterns so you can prioritize your well-being.

Find a transcript here

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. 

Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. 

Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.

Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.

Links: 
https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist
https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist
https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych
https://www.kindmindpsych.com/


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How a love triangle can build a better relationship

Wed, 24 Sep 2025

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.

Find a full transcript here. 

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. 

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

Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.

Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.


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How to stop people pleasing and set better boundaries

Wed, 17 Sep 2025

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.”

Find a full transcript here. 

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. 

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

Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.

Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.


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