I liked this podcast until it started to have McDonald’s poison commercials. Booo

Informative, insightful, and smart advice for those looking to better their lives.

Every episode draws me in because of how Dr. Johnson presents the information, in an easy to digest, thorough way, that emotes care. I look forward to every episode!

SoOoO happy that you’re back! Keep it up

Power-packed, therapeutic podcast!

I’ve been listening for years - since dr Ellen. Dr Johnson is great - fresh air and helpful friendly advice. For those who gave one star because she mentions race, gender identity, and all the other issues we face in this world, you may want to open your mind a little ! I think it’s great. I always learn a lot. (I listen in Europe so I don’t hear the ads others complain about.)

I’ve been listening to The Savvy Psychologist’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Mental Health podcast for years. The last two episodes appeared to be this show, (it was titled The Savvy Psychologist’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Me ) but the content was actually a finance show hosted by a different lady. Not sure what’s going on, but disappointing to not have access to the savvy psychologist’s content.

Most early episodes were somewhat helpful, often thought provoking. Starting to see episodes emphasizing woke ideology and encouraging support of mental illness instead of addressing the underlying illness and issues. There is no medical or scientific support of gender affirming behavior that contradicts said science of actual fact. Archaeologists 100+ years from now will exhume a skeleton and immediately be able to identify the gender without having to consult the deceased’s feelings…

I loved this podcast when Dr Wu was the host. It was very helpful and right to the point. Then they caved into the woke agenda and the content seems very bias.

It always blows my mind how concise and insightful your commentary is in such a short podcast!! ⭐️

I enjoy the little bit of content that you mix into the huge amount of advertising that you include. I wish you could direct this balance because I think you have a very interesting show, but it’s not worth waiting through a dozen advertisements for 10 minutes worth of counted.

is categorizing your caucasian clients as “vanilla” kind? unsubscribing.

Lately, the contents have become more and more watered down, less and less usefulness and education are offered.

Succinct, practical and well presented

I have listened to this show for a number of years and with a number of different hosts. I’m currently pursuing my PhD in clinical psych and find this show SO helpful in learning how to illustrate concepts for my own clients, and it has helped me learn during my own training as well. SO grateful for the work they are doing to help get empirically based treatments and techniques to more people :)

This has been very helpful.

I like that the episodes are short and to the point. The host also has a very soothing voice. I started lucid dreaming when I was 5. It’s easy for me, but I also have hypersomnia. I’ve learned how to wake myself up from bad dreams. Helps me with nightmares.

The host of the Savvy Psychologist's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Mental Health podcast, highlights all aspects of mental health and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

Timely, smart advice on current issues.

This podcast is a godsend for me. The concepts that both hosts explain and the language they use to explain them have helped me so much in my personal and professional life. I’d like to request the current host, Dr. Jade Wu, to do a segment on the power of prayer and provide a summary on the body of research on this topic. Thanks!

I’ve been trying to get into self help stuff to a while but never felt i had the time or focus because of my adhd. This podcast is short and informative so it’s perfect for me to listen to in the morning.

This podcast, so far has touched on topics with an updated approach! It’s putting words and meanings to what’s going on today with definitions to help inform today’s news- mental health. I found myself smiling at how accurately she pointed out behaviors with clear incentives to navigate through what is going with the BIG PICTURE of the world. I hope this reaches an audience that can listen and apply these meanings to understand a better future through human emotions and updated terms of psychology- a better understanding of people.

I started listening to this podcast when I was finishing graduate school and entering internship for counseling. Great topics, great review, and great for those moments when imposter syndrome sets in and you need to hear the concepts you are teaching clients is legitimate. Highly recommend

Such a great topic. I have a couple of them around me. Thanks for the tips Dr Wu 😊

This has been such a great find.

Upset to see that one of my favorite psychological science podcasts has not mentioned recent protests and Black Lives Matter in relation to psychology. There are so many applicable topics to discuss from microaggressions and their psychological impact, identity psychology, empathy, in and out groups, allyship, burnout, easing anxiety and more. When COVID-19 happened, episodes were released immediately about how to stay entertained in quarantine and ease anxiety. But no comment on the humanity and oppression of others? ——- Update on this post. As of early September, Dr. Wu creates a 3 episode series to discuss Black mental health. In the episodes, Dr. Wu provided exactly what we needed in June during the spotlight on the BLM Movement. Although late, Dr. Wu acknowledged that shortcoming - more than once - and truly embodied the work of an anti-racist ally. I appreciate this and the insightful three part series that will certainly support all of our work in understanding the complexities of Black mental health and/or being better allies.

Thank you Dr. Wu for the insightful advice and calming, upbeat tone.

Thank you for the tips- esp on motivation, procrastination, and having an overall healthy mind. I really like Dr Wu’s upbeat voice and tone

one of my favorite podcasts. so helpful-she offers tips that help me cope with a lot of stress in my life. Not to mention affordable lol. Also, i love jade wu’s soothing voice. she has more of a factual tone as well which is refreshing, making for an excellent podcast. i wish she could be my psychologist!! hope her pregnancy is going well <3

Thank you.

Look it up. What would listener choose as alternative? Of course there will be support and two commercials is a minimum price to pay as listener for soft quality ease in listening excellent sound studio of rad production. I also tip a minimum of 20% for wait staff that rely on gratuities to put food on the table. I thankfully awake during this charged social and unknown health crisis time and listen to the soothing pragmatic explanations of SAVVY PSYCHOLOGIST. A big shout out to all that make and keep this show in the air Long time listener and now a proud UC Berkeley drop out. Now Hulu on the other hand (geez).

It would be awesome if there were no vocal fry.

I really enjoyed this podcast in the past, but won't be listening anymore. I'm extremely disappointed by the Amazon sponsorship and plugs. Amazon's extraordinary abuses are too well-documented at this point to imagine that the host is not aware of them. Given Amazon's failures to protect its workers during Covid19, the hypocrisy of featuring an Amazon plug in the middle of an episode about managing grief during the pandemic is especially gross and disheartening. I won't be listening anymore.

Really? Two separate commercials for a podcast that is usually in the 8 - 10 minute range is infuriating. No thanks.

If the producers of the show are reading this, you may want to check the profile photo posted on the podcast page here. That’s not the host of this show.

I feel like there are a lot of pregnancy topics now that the host is pregnant. I thought this was a psychology show.

Thank you very much doctor! I’ve learned to be a better listener. I found this podcast on New Years Day; what a perfect time! I recommend this podcast to everyone!

Content is great, but Dr. Jade Woo sounds like she’s reading a new essay or article she just received instead of someone sharing her own insights with me. Since this is a podcast and not video, all we have is your emotional tone, speed and inflection. This is why interviewing another person, background music, and storytelling is so impactful.

Have followed this show since it’s beginning. Solid info and insights.

Pretty pathetic that someone spelled “they’re” wrong in the synopsis for the anxiety disorders we haven’t heard of.

I listen to your podcasts every time I go out for my morning walks. I am a Integrative Health Coach and I am always referring your podcasts to my clients and friends. I find them very informative along with giving a great perspective. Thank you for sharing.

I love Dr Wu’s voice, tone, and temperament as she shares helpful information. Glad I found this podcast after hearing her on NPR’s The State of Things talking about sleep.

Wanted to believe that it’s the content that matters. But I’m glad that I no longer feel distracted by the hostess’ voice. It’s much easier to listen to Dr. Wu.

Pleaseeee the robot voice really bothers me. It doesn’t feel like a real person talking.

I love Dr. Ellen’s combination of topic explanation, supporting research studies, and personal examples. I love her concise practical how to/tips on how to address the problem. And the jokes! I love how I can learn science, practical solutions to issues, in a non-overwhelming way. It makes it seem easier to accomplish or try the tips. The length of the podcast is perfect, and it is well structured and easy to pay attention to. Thank you for the structure and helpful tips!

Definitely not the same with Dr. Wu. She’s not as enthusiastic and her voice makes me daydream about anything other than what she’s saying

I’ve enjoyed Savvy Psychologist for 4 years and am happy about Dr Wu. It’s been a smooth transition from Dr Ellen, and the podcast subjects are relevant and helpful. Keep on keeping on!

Dear Savvy. I love your messages very much. There is something I would like to comment. I hear a monotone, I loose interest and have to go back.

I’m so glad I finally started listening to the podcasts I downloaded! The episode on why we repeat bad relationships and one about social anxiety gave me some ideas that I’ve never considered. I’m a recovering agoraphobic and attempting to be comfortable socializing again. I want to buy Dr. Hendriksen’s book about being yourself. It’s definitely what I’m working on right now. I haven’t listened to the new host Dr. Wu yet, but I’m sure she’s great. I’m catching up on some older episodes first. I’m onto the episode about being less defensive. Wish me luck, it will be needed! 😂

As someone who values productivity a lot, podcasts have dramatically increased the productivity of my life. Don’t we all have these time-sucking tasks which we wish we could avoid? Savvy Psychologist allowed me to heal my relationship with Depression. Helped me heal my relationship with overcoming anxiety. When you listen to this podcast, it’s like sitting in the room and quietly listening to your heroes having a normal conversation together.