Jan 2025
"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-accep ... Show More
29m 12s
Apr 2025
How to Fix Burnout & Overstimulation — The Dopamine Reset Guide | Dr. Anna Lembke
Dr. Anna Lembke, psychiatrist and addiction specialist, explains how dopamine affects motivation, addiction, and anxiety — and shares science-backed strategies to find balance in a world of instant gratification. Read her book here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho ... Show More
23m 53s
Feb 2025
Psychologist Explains Life Changing Habits for Self-Improvement | Dr Saliha Afridi
<p>In this episode, we have an incredible chat with Dr Saliha Afridi, a well-known clinical psychologist and mental health advocate with over 20 years of experience. We talk about avoiding burnout, and finding the way to listen to our inner guide, and also touch in depth, the men ... Show More
56m 14s
Dec 2024
The Power of Acceptance & Commitment (ACT Therapy) with Dr. Diana Hill (252)
Transform conflict into connection with ACT Dr. Diana Hill and co-host Dr. Ann Kelley explore the power of process-based therapy to improve relationships and wellbeing. Through various methods like the 6 principles of ACT, the understanding of values, and the family body analogy, ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2025
Encore - How science can help you change your behavior for the better, with Katy Milkman, PhD
What can you learn from the science of behavior change that can help you make the changes you want to see in your life? Katy Milkman, PhD, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and author of the book How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where Y ... Show More
43m 42s
I first stumbled over Dr. Thorndike's work when I was reading Atomic Habits by James Clear, in his book Clear uses a study that Dr. Thorndike and her colleagues conducted which is called "Choice architecture", an intervention where Dr. Thorndike and her colleagues succeeded in changing the habits of thousands of people without boosting their willpower or mot ... Show More
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p><em>---</em></p> <p>The connection between your psychology and your health, and how to work with it.</p> <p><br /></p> <p><a href="https://www ... Show More
