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 Nov 202527min
How can you walk with grief instead of fighting it, with Hilary Bucell
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...
12 Nov 202530min
Seasonal Affective Disorder: How to manage the winter blues
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 regulat...
5 Nov 202513min
How can you improve your sleep for better mental and physical health?
536. Sleep isn't a luxury; it's a foundational deposit in your "mental health bank." In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at why consistent sleep is essential for mood, memory, immunity, and hear...
29 Okt 202514min
Deception and illness: Factitious disorder versus malingering
535. Deceptive behaviors around illness are often signs of deep, unmet emotional needs. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at the severe medical and psychological costs of factitious disorder a...
22 Okt 202513min
The psychology of money: How your brain, history, and emotions influence your financial habits
534. Money isn't just about numbers; it's deeply emotional. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at the psychology behind your financial habits, including the money scripts you absorbed in childh...
15 Okt 202511min
Understand the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn survival responses
533. Do you snap at your loved ones, shut down in meetings, or go to great lengths to please others? In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at the four survival responses: fight, flight, freeze, an...
8 Okt 20259min
How to deal with emotionally immature people
532. It's possible to have healthy, reciprocal relationships, even if you’re dealing with emotionally immature people. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson looks at how to reclaim your peace by unders...
1 Okt 20257min
