Imagine feeling blah, but on steroids. Or unmotivated, but supersized. Feeling like nothing is enjoyable (and that nothing matters anyway) is a serious symptom called anhedonia. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen offers two science-backed ways to beat the capital-B blahs. Read the full transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fi ... Show More
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The power of being DUMB to build a good life
<p>540. On her final episode, Dr. Monica Johnson shares a brain dump of quick and dirty tips to help listeners build a life worth living. She looks at the benefits of being DUMB—an acronym covering Decode/Disrupt patterns, Uncomfortable Engagement, Meaning-Making/Mastery, and Bel ... Show More
16m 5s
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
Mar 2023
Dr. Amen: A Revolution in Brain Health
TW: suicide
The Lautners are joined by psychiatrist and 18-time best-selling author, Dr. Amen, who’s on a mission to end the concept of mental illness and talk about brain health. They discuss the Launters’ brain scans from The Amen Clinic, how mental hygiene is equally as impor ... Show More
59m 32s
Feb 2024
2471: What Does It Mean To Be Healthy? by Marc Bilodeau of Fit Trend on Balanced Diet, Exercise Benefits & Mental Well-Being
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Episode 2471:
Marc Bilodeau of FitTrend.com challenges the superficial standards of health shaped by society and social media, advo ... Show More
13m 15s
Feb 2024
2472: What Is Restrictive Eating? AND The Best Time to Weigh Yourself by Chalene Johnson on Body Weight Management
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Episode 2472:
Chalene Johnson of ChaleneJohnson.com sheds light on the pitfalls of restrictive eating and the psychological impact ... Show More
10m 44s