Hey everyone, Dr Johnson here.

Before we get in today's episode,

I wanted to share some exciting scheduling news with you all.

Starting next week, my show, Savvy Psychologist, will officially be moving to Wednesdays. That's right,

beginning next Wednesday, February 14th, I'll be your Valentine. I'll be bringing you that same fun and relatable approach to the

science of psychology I always do, but now two whole days earlier in the week. So with

that, this is going to be our last Friday episode. Be sure to

catch me next week on our new release day. Again, that's Wednesdays beginning

February 14th.

And as always, you find us on Apple, Spotify,

or wherever you listen to podcasts.

And now, on to the show.

I see people in various states of suffering on a daily basis. It's the job of being a psychologist. I see much of my work as reducing suffering and whenever

possible leaving nothing behind except ordinary pain. That statement may drive you crazy, but the

fact of the matter is that we don't get to live without pain. Everyone has it and some of us get more than others.

At times, we've simply been dealt a hand that's not great,

and other times it's due to systemic oppression.

Regardless, we have to figure out how to live in the world and seek purpose and meaning in our lives.

And today I'm going to tell you some approaches

you can take to accomplish just that.

Welcome back to savvy psychologist.

I'm your host, Dr. Monica Johnson. Every week on this show I'll help you face

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