If you've ever had trouble moving past heartbreak, let me introduce you to a podcast I'm excited about! pod.link/relationshipdo…

Something that I say to my patients all the time is that step 1 is to stop lying to yourself & step 2 is to figure out how to trick yourself. Be honest: what gets in the way of you completing a goal—and no it’s not a character flaw like not being good enough to accomplish it.

This week, I'm sharing an episode from Project Parenthood that's all about how to be a gender-affirming parent to a gender-diverse child. savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/gende…

Y’all know I love a good acronym and today’s is DOSE. I’m going to walk you through how to dose your brain with happiness hormones with the power of your mind. DOSE stands for dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins. savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/4-way…

Reasonable mind and emotion mind can control your life. Here’s how to find a middle ground. savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/3-sta…

Whether you’re dealing with trauma or the day-to-day grind, these internal and external resources can help. savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/9-res…

This week we will finish with the last 6 categories of resources that you can use to improve your life. savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/9-res…

I get a lot of listener questions about boundaries, so today, I wanted to share some boundary basics so that you can learn to set your own boundaries. savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/bound…

I get a lot of listener questions about boundaries, so in this episode, I wanted to share some boundary basics so that you can learn to set your own boundaries. savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/bound…

If you’re confused about what boundaries are and how to implement them in your life, this episode is for you! savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/bound…

Does exploring the what-ifs keep you stuck? Here are some tips on how to better manage your thinking game. savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/how-t…

Do you or people you’re close with engage in behaviors that break down communication and lead to more distance in your relationships? If so, this episode is for you. savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/4-com…

Remember that conflict in all relationships is necessary and if you spend all your time avoiding it, your relationship can’t heal or grow. Evolution requires friction—you have to be confronted with a problem that isn’t easily solved in order to discover new pathways.

One thing about stonewalling is that often the person who engages in this behavior is emotionally overwhelmed, and their response is to tap out. Unfortunately, this leads to more problems. If you are often psychologically overwhelmed, instead of tapping out, take a time out.

In relationships, contempt often comes about because one partner has been stewing on negative thoughts about the other for some time. If you’re being treated in this way by another person, it’s high time to reinforce some boundaries and advocate for yourself.

A better response than defensiveness in an argument with your partner is to acknowledge how your actions made your partner feel and to try to rectify it.

In communication, defensiveness leads to escalation, particularly if the person is not likely to back down. Defensiveness relies on your ability to shift blame to another, which doesn’t allow for you to communicate in a healthy manner and come to an agreed-upon resolution.

Have you found communication assassins lurking around your relationships? Here are four counterattacks to send those assassins back into the shadows. savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/how-t…

Let's continue our discussion of safety behaviors that we started last week! If you missed part one, listen to that episode first. savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/safet…

Bipolar disorder often shows up in pop culture, but it’s widely misunderstood. Here are some facts: savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/the-f… #bipolardisorder #Psychology