Feeling overwhelmed by work, life, and everything in between? Monica breaks down Cognitive Load Theory, a powerful framework that explains why your brain feels like it’s maxed out, and what to do about it.
Nov 19
Structural dissociation: Understanding your personality's survival parts
<p>539. Dissociation is a normal human experience, but when it's outside of normal limits, it can be dysregulating. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson and Alexandra Mejia look at the signs of structural dissociation, the importance of building a baseline of coping skills, and th ... Show More
27m 3s
Nov 12
How can you walk with grief instead of fighting it, with Hilary Bucell
<p>538. Loss is inevitable, but grief is our emotional response to what is gone. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson and psychotherapist Hilary Bucell look at the differences between grief and depression and discuss various forms of loss, including ambiguous loss (like dementia o ... Show More
30m 50s
Nov 5
Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to manage the winter blues
<p>537. You don't have to suffer through the winter months. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at how to create a multi-faceted approach to wellness for SAD. She looks at the importance of regulating your sleep schedule, boosting natural light exposure, and using behaviora ... Show More
13m 23s
Dec 2024
Emotional Intelligence with Stephanie Catella, PsyD
<p>Stephanie Catella, PsyD, coauthor of <em>The Emotional Intelligence Skills Workbook</em>, joins us to discuss emotional intelligence. Catella is a clinical psychologist with expertise in transdiagnostic cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for trauma, anxiety, and building emoti ... Show More
39m 52s
Mar 2025
#101 Sleep, Mental Health, and OT with Amanda Carroll
<p>Nearly <a href='https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/education-and-awareness/sleep-health'>one third of people </a>experience sleep disturbances. </p><p>And, about <a href='https://www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-by-the-numbers/'>23% of adults</a> experience ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 2022
It's not me, it's my ADHD (with Dr. Monica Johnson)
<p>In this episode, psychologist Dr. Monica Johnson talks with Monica about the ways in which people with ADHD often struggle with various aspects of behavior change–whether that’s staying focused on the goal, following through on plans, or resisting impulses that lead them astra ... Show More
19m 45s
Apr 2025
Creatine and Mental Health
In this episode of Psychiatry & Psychotherapy, Dr. David Puder hosts a deep dive with experts Nicholas Fabiano, MD, Brandon Luu, MD, Joshua Mangunsong, MS3, and Liam Browning, MS4 into the exciting potential of creatine supplementation for mental health and cognitive enhancement. ... Show More
1h 26m
Apr 2025
How to Stop Nightmares in Adults w/ PTSD - Rescripting Nightmares with CBT for Nightmares Protocol
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<p>Nightmares are a common symptom of PTSD and can impact sleep, mood, energy, and contribute ... Show More
36m 33s