Have you ever worried about your safety?

Missed potential red flags with a new partner, been the victim of a con?

Today we will address warning signs of a potential predator.

Welcome back to Savvy Psychologist, I'm your host Dr. Monica Johnson.

Every week on the show I'll help you face life's challenges with evidence-based approaches,

a sympathetic ear and zero judgment.

The MeToo movement has been in the news lately, with the release of Bill Cosby and New

York City Governor Andrew Cuomo resigning his position after an investigation confirmed

sexual harassment.

It's something that came up with many of my patients since the topic of victimization

is, unfortunately, commonplace in my work as a psychologist.

While much of what I do is dealing with the aftermath of trauma, I think it's also

important to help others avoid these circumstances whenever possible.

I wish we could live in a world where there weren't folks looking to do harm, but that's

unrealistic.

I also want to be clear that being the victim of a predator is never your fault.

However, being aware of the potential warning signs can be one way we arm ourselves against

those who have a mind for malice.

Many of us don't trust our gut or intuition because of past experiences, general self-doubt,

or agreed upon social norms.

Well, I'm here to tell you, gut health is about more than probiotics.

In a mental health context, we can train our gut through the use of mindfulness to generate

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