Savvy Psychologist

Sexual desire naturally ebbs and flows, but when it disappears for a while, it can leave you confused, disconnected, or worried. Monica unpacks the most common reasons for low libido—and how to talk about it with your partner without blame or shame. Savvy Psychologist [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast [https://savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/what-low-sex-drive-is-trying-to-tell-you]. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com. [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych], or subscribe to the newsletter [https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter] for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips [https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/]. Links:  https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] https://www.kindmindpsych.com/ [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/]

Is beauty really in the eye of the beholder — or the brain of the perceiver? This week, Monica explores the psychology of attraction, why we’re drawn to certain people, and how looks are only part of the equation. Savvy Psychologist [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast [https://savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/what-makes-someone-attractive-the-psychology-behind-attraction]. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com. [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych], or subscribe to the newsletter [https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter] for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips [https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/]. Links:  https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] https://www.kindmindpsych.com/ [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/]

Oversharing can feel like connection in the moment and like regret afterward. In this episode, Monica unpacks the psychology behind why we say too much and how to create healthier boundaries around self-disclosure. Savvy Psychologist [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast [https://savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/oversharing-when-can-opening-up-go-too-far]. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com. [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych], or subscribe to the newsletter [https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter] for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips [https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/]. Links:  https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] https://www.kindmindpsych.com/ [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/]

Gaslighting isn’t just a trendy term, it’s a serious form of emotional abuse that can leave you doubting your reality. Monica Johnson breaks down what gaslighting really is, how to recognize its subtle tactics, and what steps you can take to protect your mental health.  Savvy Psychologist [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast [https://savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/gaslighting]. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com. [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych], or subscribe to the newsletter [https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter] for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips [https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/]. Links:  https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] https://www.kindmindpsych.com/ [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/]

Menopause isn’t just a physical transition, it’s an emotional and mental minefield. In this episode, Monica dives into how fluctuating hormones impact mood, anxiety, sleep, and memory, and offers practical, science-backed strategies to feel more like yourself again. Spoiler alert: you’re not going crazy, and yes, brain fog is real. Savvy Psychologist [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript is available at Simplecast [https://savvy-psychologist.simplecast.com/episodes/menopause-and-mental-health-why-youre-not-losing-your-mind]. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com. [psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com] Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] and Twitter [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych], or subscribe to the newsletter [https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter] for more psychology tips. Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips [https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/]. Links:  https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist [https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist] https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist [https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist] https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych [https://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych] https://www.kindmindpsych.com/ [https://www.kindmindpsych.com/]