129. The psychology of oversharing

Most of us have an idea of the person we would like to become - more confident, more successful, healthier, calmer, more disciplined. But where did that ideal come from? And is it actually ours? In this episode, we explore the psychology behind the real and ideal self, asking wha ...  Show more

Of the thousands of psychology papers I’ve read for this podcast, these are five I think every 20 something should know about. Today, we’re exploring the research that could change how you think about feeling behind, getting rejected, finding love and chasing success. We discuss: ...  Show more

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 is hosted by Dr. Monica Johnson. A transcript i ...  Show more

Listen to this episode if you are someone who overshares a lot. I talk about the reasons behind why we overshare, why we feel regretful and embarrassed for sharing too much and why oversharing isn't a bad thing. This episode is sponsored by ZocDoc -Go to Zocdoc.com/TRYINGNOT and ...  Show more

Why do we keep explaining... and explaining... and explaining — and still walk away feeling misunderstood (and kind of embarrassed)? 😵‍💫

In this week's episode we’re diving into why overexplaining is so common for high-achieving, anxious-attached ...