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The Savvy Psychologist's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Mental Health


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A blast from the past: Ellen Hendriksen and Jade Wu return

Wed, 03 Dec 2025

541. Today, we hear from two of our past hosts of the Savvy Psychologist. Dr. Ellen Hendriksen and Dr. Jade Wu. They will tell us what they’ve been up to and set the stage for exciting weeks ahead for the show. While we work to fill the seat of the amazing Dr. Monica Johnson, Drs. Hendriksen and Wu will deliver mental health wisdom you are used to. Today, they chat about the meaning of a psychologist's work, the biggest challenges in mental health, and what you can look forward to on the show.

Find Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Substack.

Find Dr. Jade Wu on her website.

Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.

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The power of being DUMB to build a good life

Wed, 26 Nov 2025

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 Belonging.

Find a transcript here

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. 

Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. 

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Structural dissociation: Understanding your personality's survival parts

Wed, 19 Nov 2025

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 the need for trauma-informed, integrated therapy (like DBT and somatic work) for long-term healing.

Learn more about Sasha at her practice, MindfulInsightsMHC.

Find a transcript here

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. 

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/


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How can you walk with grief instead of fighting it, with Hilary Bucell

Wed, 12 Nov 2025

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 or divorce) and disenfranchised grief (loss that society doesn't acknowledge).

Learn more about Hilary Bucell at her practice, integrativepsychwellness.com.

Find a transcript here

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. 

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/


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Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to manage the winter blues

Wed, 05 Nov 2025

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 behavioral activation to combat the urge to withdraw and isolate yourself.

Find a transcript here

Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. 

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/


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