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

Welcome to psychology for the rest of us. Host Dr. Monica Johnson takes the science of psychology and makes it both entertaining and relatable. Using a sympathetic ear and evidence-based research, she... Read more

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283 - Sleep Hygiene Doesn't Cure Insomnia—Do This Instead

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204 - How To Make Friends as an Adult

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