Savvy Psychologist

Savvy Psychologist is part of the Quick and Dirty Tips network, and the format reflects that pedigree: short, focused episodes that typically run between 6 and 15 minutes. This is the mental health podcast for people who want practical psychology without the hour-long commitment. The most recent host, Dr. Monica Johnson, brought a direct, engaging style to the show, though it has transitioned through several hosts over the years, including Dr. Ellen Hendriksen and Dr. Jade Wu. The brevity is the selling point. Each episode picks a single topic, whether that's workplace communication, sleep psychology, emotional regulation, or relationship patterns, and gives you a clear, research-backed takedown of what's going on and what you can do about it. There's no filler, no extended banter, and no 20-minute sponsor reads. You get the insight and you're out. With 585 episodes stretching back years, the archive is massive, and the short format makes it easy to binge through topics that interest you. The 4.6 star rating from 1,343 reviews is solid for a show that's changed hosts multiple times. Some listeners have preferences among the different hosts, which is natural for a show with this kind of lineage. The Quick and Dirty Tips brand ensures a consistent editorial standard regardless of who's behind the mic. If you want psychology you can absorb during a coffee break rather than a full commute, Savvy Psychologist is built for exactly that.