Three truths about self-compassion that made me say, “Oh, now I get it!”
546. Self-compassion sounds simple—be kind to yourself—but for those of us with a loud inner critic, it can feel surprisingly hard to put into practice. This week, we’ll break down three truths that m...
7 Tammi 8min
How to quiet a racing mind: Three daytime habits for nighttime peace
545. Do you close your eyes only for your brain to start spinning with to-do lists and worries? In this episode, sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu looks at why your mind races at night. She looks at thre...
31 Joulu 202513min
How to set boundaries when you’re anxious
544. Boundaries, like wide-leg sweatpants and quarter-zips, are trending—but setting them can feel anything but comfy, especially if you’re anxious. This week, we’ll talk about how to set boundaries k...
24 Joulu 20259min
How to nap without ruining your sleep: Finding the sweet spot
543. Napping isn't just for toddlers; it's a performance enhancer. In her first solo episode back, sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu looks at what short naps do for your declarative memory, emotional reg...
17 Joulu 202513min
How to resist the urge to optimize everything
542. If you’ve ever obsessed over your sleep score, treated self-help like homework, or tried to “maximize” a vacation, you know how easily optimization becomes its own exhausting job. Culture tells u...
10 Joulu 20259min
A blast from the past: Ellen Hendriksen and Jade Wu return
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...
3 Joulu 202518min
The power of being DUMB to build a good life
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 Decod...
26 Marras 202516min
Structural dissociation: Understanding your personality's survival parts
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...
19 Marras 202527min
