Sep 2024

8m 47s

The dangers of "all-or-nothing thinking"

Quickanddirtytips.com

About this episode

The impact of all or nothing thinking and some alternative approaches to ease the symptoms.

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.

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/

Up next

Aug 20

The transformative power of small talk

Do you struggle with small talk? This episode looks at why this everyday interaction is more important than you might think for mental health and relationships. We look at the benefits of small talk, including building social bonds and practicing communication skills, and offer a ... Show More

9m 18s

Aug 13

How do you heal your body image?

Body image is more than just appearance; it's about identity and self-worth. This episode looks at the four components of body image—perceptual, cognitive, affective, and behavioral—and explores how media, cultural standards, and personal experiences influence it for everyone, in ... Show More

11m 2s

Aug 6

How to discuss politics without damaging your relationships

Political differences can strain even the closest relationships. This episode looks at why political issues now feel so personal, often tying into core values and identity. We look at how to navigate these tough conversations with family and friends, focusing on setting boundarie ... Show More

13m 11s

Recommended Episodes

Dec 2024

Emotional Intelligence with Stephanie Catella, PsyD

Stephanie Catella, PsyD, coauthor of The Emotional Intelligence Skills Workbook, joins us to discuss emotional intelligence. Catella is a clinical psychologist with expertise in transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for trauma, anxiety, and building emotional intelli ... Show More

39m 52s

Apr 2024

966-Empower Your Mental Health_ a Crash Course in CBT, DBT and ACT

Chapters:00:00:00 - Types of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy00:01:50 - Choosing the Right Therapy Approach00:03:43 - The Connection Between Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors00:05:16 - The Difference Between Skills and Methods in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy00:07:05 - Rational Emotiv ... Show More

16m 46s

Jun 2024

Dr Samir Parikh Explains About Sadness, Anxiety & Depression, Types of ADHD | The Ranveer Show

Check out our podcast with Havovi Hyderabadwalla:- Modern Relationship Dynamics- Psychologist Explains | Loyalty, Infidelity & More | Havovi H | TRS 279:- https://youtu.be/OsWaoCQOwzM Science Behind Happiness: Psychologist Explains Mental Health & Therapy | Havovi H. | TRS 277:- ... Show More

1h 29m

Jul 16

Can AI help solve the mental health crisis? With Vaile Wright, PhD

People are increasingly turning to chatbots for mental health advice and support – even as researchers work to develop safe, evidence-based AI mental health interventions. Vaile Wright, PhD, discusses the promises, limitations and risks of AI in mental health; how AI tools are al ... Show More

30m 27s

Feb 2024

Cognitive Therapy Overview

Healthy//ToxicHealthy 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 sec ... Show More

10m 34s

Nov 2023

Hear Me Out: Psychiatry Alone Can’t Heal You Completely

On today’s episode of Hear Me Out… great, but not enough. Mental health is on a lot of minds as we enter the holiday season — a time when we know many people struggle. So this week, we talk candidly about what it means to treat mental illness… and what it should mean, if we want ... Show More

41m 24s

Mar 2025

The rise of ‘therapy speak,’ with Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD, and Erin Parks, PhD

Do you think your ex is probably a narcissist? Do you worry that your boss is gaslighting you? In recent years, these words and others have entered the vocabularies of millions of Americans. Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey, PhD, and Dr. Erin Parks, PhD, discuss the rise of “therapy sp ... Show More

34m 41s

Nov 2024

The Impact of Mental Health Stigma with Lynn Gray

Kate and Michelle are joined by Lynn Gray to discuss her personal experiences with mental health stigma from mental health providers. She reads aloud an article she wrote for Medium and talks about what can be done within the therapist community to start changing perceptions of m ... Show More

52m 21s

Jul 26

Madness explained: How trauma and stress can break the mind

I talk to psychologist Richard Bentall about psychosis, schizophrenia, and the psychological roots of mental illness. Bentall is the author of the well known book "Madness Explained." We explore how symptoms like hallucinations and delusions can often be traced to trauma, stress, ... Show More

59m 54s

Apr 2025

477: Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness with Dr. David Treleaven

Welcome back to Therapy Chat! This week we're bringing back an interview with Dr. David Treleaven, PhD., author of "Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness".David Treleaven, PhD, is a writer, educator, and trauma professional whose work focuses on the intersection of mindfulness, trauma, an ... Show More

52m 25s

Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami