129. The psychology of oversharing

If I could sit down with my 21-year-old self, there are a few things I would definitely want to say. Today, I'm going to say them, like 'don't even THINK about moving in with that guy, use your savings account, care less about grades' and a few more. I also asked you guys, the li ...  Show more

Many of us are conditioned to believe that being described as kind, nice, accommodating and generous are the key to overall happiness. But when these traits veer into Good Girl Syndrome, we can be left with a pathological need to please others, be hypervigilant towards others’ em ...  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 ...

This episode is for all the folks who’ve been told they’re “too much” “extra” or “doing the most”! We shed light on why makes a showoff, speak on how to handle folks who think your personality is too big, and answer the question of when do extroverts ever recharge?Watch “Views fr ...  Show more