Sep 2023

8m 29s

Are you too controlling or out of contro...

Quickanddirtytips.com

About this episode

Let's take a look at overcontrolled versus undercontrolled behaviors.

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

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/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next

Today

Is it normal to feel grief after a friendship breakup?

580. The end of a close friendship can hurt just as much as a romantic breakup — and in some ways, more. This week Dr. Judy Ho unpacks the psychology of friendship loss: why it’s so hard to grieve, what makes it different from other kinds of endings, and three evidence-based ways ... Show More

15m 56s

Oct 27

‘The Diplomat’ and how you can be great at work and lost at home

579. Some people can calm a room full of hostile foreign ministers and still go quiet at their own dinner table. On “The Diplomat,” Kate Wyler is that person, and the pattern is more common than it looks. Dr. Judy Ho explains why people who are excellent at reading others often s ... Show More

15m 21s

Oct 20

Why high achievers struggle to focus

578. You've built something. You've achieved things. And you still can't seem to sit down and focus on one task without your brain bouncing off the walls. This week Dr. Judy Ho explores what ADHD actually looks like in high achievers — the patterns that hide behind success, the s ... Show More

15m 44s

Recommended Episodes

Nov 2021

#260: Dealing with Controlling/Manipulative Behaviors

How do you handle a child's behavior when it is seemingly manipulative and/or controlling in nature? Erin gets to the heart of the issue, what kids are really trying to tell us and how to help support them overall, and work with them in that moment when they are trying to con ... Show More

24m 10s

Mar 2024

Is It Really Abuse If I Can't Do What I Want? What is Coercive Control?

Is being overly controlling a form of abuse? In this podcast episode, Lisa Sonni joins me to discuss the subtleties of coercive control. Learn how to recognize the common control tactic of this insidious form of abuse. And this week's self-help tip is to assess how your partner's ... Show More

28m 42s

Nov 2021

Narcissists' Flying Monkeys

Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy from a scientifically informed perspective. Links for Dr. Grande YouTube Channel Want more mental health content? You might also be interested in th ... Show More

18m 39s

Apr 2025

You Have Control Issues

Today we are talking about recognizing control issues in yourself.Looking for trusted mental health support? Whether you're dealing with anxiety, trauma, depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, OCD, bipolar disorder, or just need some guidance, you've come to the right place. O ... Show More

5m 37s

Feb 2021

Is Borderline Abuse Real?

24m 12s

Oct 2021

What is Codependency?

10m 12s

Nov 2021

10 Signs of a Husband with Narcissitic Traits

15m 53s

Jan 2024

Micromanaging, Mental Health, and Breaking Free

Leaders out there who are guilty of micromanaging might not immediately realize that it comes from a need for control, and probably a bit of anxiety. On the other side of the table, being micromanaged can have really negative impacts on our mental health. In this episode, we spea ... Show More

36m 59s

Aug 2023

Victim of a Narcissist vs. a Narcissistic Victim

Healthy//Toxic Healthy versus Toxic is a podcast where licensed mental health professionals explore what makes a relationship healthy or unhealthy. Our hosts aim to provide a scientifically informed perspective on what factors go into making healthy relationships, how to build se ... Show More

14m 19s

Sep 2020

10 Symptoms of a Toxic Personality

20m 11s