Ep 35: Attack of The Cringe with Dr. Ellen Hendriksen of Savvy Psychologist

Have you ever been haunted by an ancient memory? Or spooked by an intrusive thought? This Halloween episode explores the fears that many of us experience. Thanks to a listener letter from Anxious in Ann Arbor, we dive into social anxiety and cringe attacks, whilst crafting you a waterproof metaphor for your anxiety. Momma B is especially thrilled for you to meet today’s guest, Ellen Hendriksen, Ph.D. She is a clinical psychologist who helps millions calm their anxiety and be their authentic selves through her award-winning podcast, Savvy Psychologist, and her book, How to Be Yourself. .·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·. DR. MOM & DR. ELLEN’S COLLABORATIVELY PACKED BAG OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATS Mom’s fav pod, made by Dr. Ellen: Savvy Psychologist https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist Dr. Ellen’s book, How to Be Yourself: Quiet Your Inner Critic and Rise Above Social Anxiety: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250161703 Melissa Dahl’s book: Cringeworthy: A Theory of Awkwardness: http://a.co/d/6ua047T An excerpted chapter from Cringeworthy: https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-stop-reliving-embarrassing-memories.html A book on EMDR: http://a.co/d/eidR9ej A primer on CBT: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/cognitive-behavioral-therapy More information on intrusive thoughts: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-mishaps/201410/controlling-my-intrusive-thoughts?amp Mom also loves Bustle: https://www.bustle.com/p/how-to-actually-deal-with-intrusive-thoughts-according-to-experts-8800188 Meet Momma B in San Francisco at Love Jerks’ Rock Opera Release Party on Saturday, Nov 3 @ The Make-Out Room bit.ly/2OtRyug .·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·..·:*'`*:·.·:*'`*:·. Support Advice from Mom and the art of jingle-making by supporting our sponsor: Green Chef: For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/pickleball Advice from Mom is a production of Wise Ones Ones Advice Services. It was produced by Juliet Hinely & Rebecca Garza-Bortman. Editing by Juliet Hinely. Mixed and mastered by Jake Young. Audio assistance by Bryan Garza. Our theme music is by Love Jerks. New album out this Friday: https://www.lovejerks.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to offer diagnosis or treatment of any medical or psychological condition. All treatment decisions should be made in partnership with your health professional.