Podcast
The Savvy Psychologist
Hosted by Dr. Judy Ho, PhD, ABPP, ABPdN, CFMHE
Everyday mental health tools, timely cultural commentary, and true crime through a forensic psychology lens — new episodes every Tuesday, wherever you listen. Part of the Quick and Dirty Tips / Macmillan network.
What We Cover
Psychology for Real Life
Everyday Mental Health
Anxiety, burnout, self-sabotage, attachment, people-pleasing — the patterns showing up in your life, explained and actionable.
Cultural Moments
When the world reacts to a celebrity, a viral moment, or a cultural event — Dr. Judy unpacks what our reactions actually reveal about us.
True Crime & Forensic Psychology
High-profile cases, criminal behavior, and the forensic lens that most commentators can’t bring — Dr. Judy brings her clinical and legal expertise.
Relationships & Identity
Narcissism, people-pleasing, attachment styles, love languages — the science of how we connect, conflict, and grow with each other.
Featured Episodes
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Existential Anxiety
What existential anxiety actually is — and how to stop it from running your life
That low-level dread that something is fundamentally wrong, even when everything looks fine. Dr. Judy breaks down the science of existential anxiety and what to do about it.
Self-Sabotage
Why you keep getting in your own way — and how to stop
The patterns, triggers, and thought loops that quietly undermine your success — and Dr. Judy’s six-step system for breaking them for good.
People-Pleasing
Why you can’t stop people-pleasing — and it’s not because you’re too nice
People-pleasing isn’t a personality trait — it’s a survival strategy. Dr. Judy reveals the fawn response: the nervous system reflex keeping you stuck in quiet self-betrayal.
Cultural Moment
What Bieberchella teaches us about our own views on healing
When Justin Bieber confronted his past on the Coachella 2026 stage, it went viral — and acted as a mirror. Dr. Judy explores the science-backed difference between public performance and private progress.
Narcissism
You keep calling everyone a narcissist — what it actually means vs. just being toxic
“Narcissist” has become one of pop psychology’s most overused words. Dr. Judy brings her clinical and forensic lens to what narcissism actually is, what it isn’t, and what to do if you’re dealing with it.
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Your Host
Dr. Judy Ho
PhD, ABPP, ABPdN, CFMHE
Dr. Judy Ho is a triple board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, tenured professor at Pepperdine University, and one of the most recognized psychologists in American media. She co-hosted the Emmy Award-winning The Doctors and CBS’s Face the Truth, has appeared on hundreds of television programs, and has contributed to The New York Times, CNBC, Forbes, and more.
The Savvy Psychologist is her solo venture — bringing clinical rigor, forensic expertise, and real-world applicability to the conversations people are already having.
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