Have you always been "a lot"? You might be a highly sensitive person
572. If you were ever told you were too sensitive, too intense, or that you feel things too much — this episode is for you. The Highly Sensi...
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What the Lindsay Clancy trial gets wrong about postpartum psychosis — and what every parent needs to know
571. The trial of Lindsay Clancy — the Massachusetts mother who allegedly strangled her three young children and says she was in the grip of...
Billy Eichner on how to be fearless without trauma or shame
570. People constantly tell Billy Eichner he's fearless, and they always want to know how he does it. In Savvy Psychologist's first-ever int...
Why you stay up way too late even when you’re exhausted: The psychology of revenge bedtime procrastination
569. It's midnight. You're exhausted. You have to be up in six hours. And you are absolutely not going to bed yet. Sound familiar? There's a...
Why do certain people leave you completely drained?
568. You know that feeling. Five minutes with a certain person and you need a three-hour nap. You leave the conversation and realize you've...
Why your inner critic is so loud (and three ways to change that)
567. There’s a voice in your head that has opinions about everything you do — and most of them are unkind. It replays your mistakes. It pre-...
Imposter Syndrome: why the most competent people doubt themselves most
566. You got the promotion, the degree, the recognition — and still you're waiting for someone to figure out you don't actually belong there...
Adult ADHD: Why so many people are diagnosed late and what actually helps
565. You've always been this way. You've just gotten better at hiding it. Adult ADHD is one of the most underdiagnosed and misunderstood con...
Which attachment style is running your life? The self-talk that gives it away
564. You already know attachment styles exist. But do you know what yours sounds like? In this episode, Dr. Judy Ho goes beyond the quiz res...
What true crime gets wrong about psychopathy — and what you actually need to know
563. True crime has made 'psychopath' one of the most recognized — and most misunderstood — words in popular culture. This week, Dr. Judy Ho...
You're fine. you're succeeding. you're exhausted. The psychology of high-functioning anxiety
562. You're hitting your goals. You're showing up. You're making it look easy. And you haven't had a full night's sleep in months. High-func...
The psychology of slow living: Why slowing down is actually good for your brain
561. People are baking sourdough, taking up needlepoint, going on phone-free walks, and joining knitting circles — and experts say it's one...
Daddy Issues Are Real: The Psychology of Father Wounds and How They Shape Us
560. 'Daddy issues' gets thrown around as a punchline — but the psychology underneath it is serious, well-researched, and affects people of...
Life After Graduation: The Psychology of Failure to Launch — and How to Actually Get Unstuck
559. The diploma is in hand. Now what? For millions of new graduates — and the parents watching from the sidelines — what comes next isn't a...
The comparison trap: why your brain ranks everything — and how to make it stop
559. You scroll past a photo of someone's vacation, someone's promotion, someone's body — and something in you quietly deflates. That's not...
Stressflation: What economic anxiety does to your brain — and what to do about it
557. Financial stress isn't just about money — it's rewiring your brain. A new term is capturing what 83% of Americans are living right now:...
You keep calling everyone a narcissist: What it means vs. just being toxic
556. "Narcissist" has become one of the most overused words in pop psychology — applied to anyone selfish, difficult, or emotionally unavail...
What Bieberchella teaches us about our own views on healing
555. When Justin Bieber confronted his past on the Coachella 2026 stage, it did more than just go viral—it acted as a mirror for our own nee...
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 fe...
Why you keep getting in your own way: A guide to stopping self-sabotage
553. Ever wonder why you stall out just when things are going well? It’s not laziness—it’s your brain’s ancient survival system misfiring. T...