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Why you can't stop people-pleasing (and it's not because you're too nice)
May 5, 2026
Unknown duration
Why you keep getting in your own way: A guide to stopping self-sabotage
Apr 28, 2026
14m 27s
Is this all there is? Turning your existential dread into a clear path forward
Apr 21, 2026
18m 16s
Passing the baton: Introducing our newest host, Dr. Judy Ho
Apr 14, 2026
19m 43s
Meet Dr. Judy Ho | Official Trailer
Apr 10, 2026
0m 58s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 5/5/26 |  Why you can't stop people-pleasing (and it's not because you're too nice) | 554. This week, Dr. Ho reveals that people-pleasing isn't a personality trait—it’s a survival strategy. If you constantly say "yes" while feeling a quiet sense of self-betrayal, you’re likely stuck in the fawn response, a nervous system reflex designed to keep you safe by keeping others happy.Dr. Judy breaks down:Kindness vs. Compulsion: Why true generosity feels good, but people-pleasing feels like fear.The "Social Pain" Connection: How your brain processes rejection exactly like physical injury.The High Cost of Silence: Why "keeping the peace" actually destroys intimacy and fuels resentment.Take Action: Learn three practical tools to break the cycle, including the "Pause Practice" to stop the automatic yes and how to name the specific fears driving your behavior.Stop performing and start being known.Have a mental health question? Email Dr. Ho at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.comFind Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SavvyPsychologistMore from Dr. Ho on her other channels:Dr. Ho's website, Substack, LinkedIn.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips. Find a transcript at QuickandDirtyTips.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 4/28/26 |  Why you keep getting in your own way: A guide to stopping self-sabotage✨ | self-sabotagemental health+3 | Dr. Judy Ho | Savvy PsychologistQuickAndDirtyTips.com+2 | — | self-sabotagemental shortcuts+3 | — | 14m 27s | |
| 4/21/26 |  Is this all there is? Turning your existential dread into a clear path forward✨ | existential dreadpurpose+5 | Dr. Judy Ho | Savvy PsychologistQuickAndDirtyTips.com+1 | — | existential anxietyquarter-life crisis+5 | — | 18m 16s | |
| 4/14/26 |  Passing the baton: Introducing our newest host, Dr. Judy Ho✨ | forensic psychologyself-sabotage+3 | Dr. Judy Ho | Pepperdine UniversityStop Self-Sabotage+1 | — | forensic psychologyself-sabotage+5 | — | 19m 43s | |
| 4/10/26 |  Meet Dr. Judy Ho | Official Trailer✨ | mental healthforensic psychology+3 | — | Savvy PsychologistQuickAndDirtyTips.com+2 | — | Dr. Judy HoSavvy Psychologist+4 | — | 0m 58s | |
| 4/8/26 |  5 Psychological secrets of adulting (Reissue)✨ | adultingpsychology+3 | — | QuickAndDirtyTips.comSavvy Psychologist+3 | — | adultingpsychological secrets+3 | — | 12m 13s | |
| 4/1/26 | How to stop feeling inadequate (Reissue)✨ | self-esteemmental health+4 | — | Savvy PsychologistQuickAndDirtyTips.com | — | inadequacyself-assurance+4 | — | 12m 25s | |
| 3/25/26 | How to make friends as an adult (Reissue)✨ | making friendsadult friendships+3 | — | Savvy PsychologistQuickAndDirtyTips.com+4 | — | friendshipadults+3 | — | 40m 40s | |
| 3/18/26 | 5 Signs you're too self-critical (Reissue)✨ | self-criticismmental health+3 | — | QuickAndDirtyTips.comSavvy Psychologist | — | self-criticalmental health+3 | — | 9m 03s | |
| 3/11/26 | How to be happy when the world makes you depressed (Reissue)✨ | happinessmental health+3 | — | QuickAndDirtyTips.comSavvy Psychologist+3 | — | happinessmental health+5 | — | 7m 29s | |
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| 3/4/26 | What to do (and not do) when you feel insecure (Reissue)✨ | self-doubtinsecurity+3 | — | QuickAndDirtyTips.com | — | self-doubtinsecurity+3 | — | 11m 48s | |
| 2/25/26 | How to beat winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) (Reissue)✨ | winter bluesSeasonal Affective Disorder+3 | — | Savvy PsychologistQuickAndDirtyTips.com+3 | — | winter bluesSeasonal Affective Disorder+3 | — | 9m 37s | |
| 2/18/26 | The science behind 5 classic happiness clichés (Reissue) | 200. In this fan-favorite episode from 2018, Dr. Ellen Hendriksen celebrates her 200th episode by giving us a much-needed makeover using five pieces of classic happiness advice.Find Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Substack.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | How to talk with someone intimidating | 550. Continuing our two-part series on speaking up at work, this week's episode tackles how to talk with someone intimidating—a boss, professor, or anyone who makes your adrenaline spike. You’ll learn how to recognize dominance signals, mentally humanize scary people, use your own body language to project calm confidence, and prepare for tough conversations without overpreparing. Regardless of your intimidating situation, these four practical tools will help you use your voice with more clarity and self-respect.Find Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Substack.Find a transcript here.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | How to speak up in a meeting | 549. Meetings are everywhere—from work and faculty meetings to HOAs and book clubs. But speaking up can feel intimidating, especially if you struggle with social anxiety, perfectionism, or power dynamics. In this episode, we unpack why staying silent feels safer and why it rarely feels good afterward. Then we walk through six practical, low-pressure strategies to help you participate without needing the “perfect” comment. Related episodes:Modern Mentor episode 869 - Make meetings matter: Intentional gatherings for impactFind Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Substack.Find a transcript here.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | How to deal with the midlife crisis (Reissue) | 113. This week, Savvy Psychologist Dr. Ellen Hendriksen channels her best Talking Heads and asks, on behalf of every middle-aged adult: "How did I get here?" Plus, Dr. Hendriksen explains why time seems to fly as we get older. Find Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Substack.Find a transcript here.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | How to know you did a good job (without asking for approval) | 548. In a culture of likes, reviews, and constant comparison, deciding if you’ve "done well" can feel impossible. This week, interim host Dr. Ellen Hendriksen unpacks the trap of tying your value to others’ approval. She explores when external evaluation works and when it emphatically fails. She also shares three simple questions to help you define success on your own terms.Find Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Substack.Find Dr. Jade Wu on her website.Find a transcript here.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | The sleep rules you don't actually need to follow | 547. If you've ever followed every sleep rule in the book and still found yourself wide awake at 2 a.m., this episode is for you. Sleep psychologist Dr. Jade Wu looks at why sleep hygiene—like avoiding screens or caffeine—is a great foundation but won't actually fix a "cavity" like chronic insomnia. She looks at why rigid rule-following can create the very anxiety that keeps you awake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | 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 make self-compassion more doable and less fuzzy. If you’ve ever worried that self-compassion means lowering your standards, let this week’s episode (kindly) change your mind.Find Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Substack.Find Dr. Jade Wu on her website.Find a transcript here.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | 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 three common daytime saboteurs of nighttime peace and offers science-backed methods to help you finally quiet your mind and fall asleep.Find Dr. Jade Wu on her website.Find a transcript here. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | 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 kindly, handle pushback without folding, and avoid using boundaries as a wall that isolates you. By the end, you’ll see boundaries as practical, comfortable, and totally wearable—just like your favorite cozy outfit.Find Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Substack.Find Dr. Jade Wu on her website.Find a transcript here.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | 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 regulation, and physical speed. She looks at the science behind the afternoon slump and why a well-timed nap can provide a performance boost.Find Dr. Jade Wu on her website.Find a transcript here. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychShow Less Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | 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 us to upgrade everything—habits, productivity, even our emotions—but at a certain point, trying to be our “best self” backfires. This week, instead of automatically optimizing your life, here are five questions to help you step back, recalibrate, and remember what actually matters.Find Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Substack.Find Dr. Jade Wu on her website.Find a transcript here.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | 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 the show. While we work to fill the seat of the amazing Dr. Monica Johnson, Drs. Hendriksen and Wu will deliver mental health wisdom you are used to. Today, they chat about the meaning of a psychologist's work, the biggest challenges in mental health, and what you can look forward to on the show.Find Dr. Ellen Hendriksen on Substack.Find Dr. Jade Wu on her website.Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsych Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | 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 Decode/Disrupt patterns, Uncomfortable Engagement, Meaning-Making/Mastery, and Belonging.Find a transcript here. Savvy Psychologist is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. Have a mental health question? Email us at psychologist@quickanddirtytips.com or leave a voicemail at 929-256-2191. Find Savvy Psychologist on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more psychology tips.Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologisthttps://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologisthttps://twitter.com/qdtsavvypsychhttps://www.kindmindpsych.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | — | ||||||
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