295. Why we have vulnerability hangovers

The Stanford Prison Experiment is one of the most famous studies in psychology, but also one of the most controversial. In this bonus episode, we look at what actually happened in the basement of Stanford University in 1971. We explore: The landscape of psychological research at ...  Show more

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

Exploring the vulnerability hangover: the doubts and insecurities following brave acts. Learn from real experiences about how to cope and self-soothe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

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

Hello and welcome to episode 295 of The Mindful Kind podcast. In this episode, you'll learn about an "assertiveness hangover" - a concept inspired by a recent session with a wonderful client.  An assertiveness hangover can occur after you clearly implement your boundaries, but th ...  Show more

Do you find it hard to open up? Is the thought of being vulnerable with your friends or family nerve-racking? We definitely understand what that’s like. Vulnerability is hard, but it can be really helpful. In this episode, we talk about the struggles of being vulnerable with thou ...  Show more