Welcome back to Savvy Psychologist. I'm your host, Dr. Jade Wu. Every week I'll help

you meet life's challenges with evidence-based research, a sympathetic ear and zero

judgment. Today it is the dawn of a new era. Today I pass the torch to Dr. Monica Johnson

as the new host of the Savvy Psychologist podcast. We will chat about the meaning of a

psychologist's work, the biggest challenges in mental health, and what you get to look

forward to on the show, now that Dr. Johnson is about to take over.

Charles Darwin once said, it is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most

intelligent, but the one most responsive to change. I think I agree with that. Adaptability

is what allows us to renew and grow. And I'm excited for today's episode, very special

episode because it's one that heralds renewal and growth for this podcast, which is very

close to my heart. So as you may have heard from last week's episode, this will be my

last time hosting this show. I've treasured by two years at the Savvy Psychologist with

sharing my passion and hopefully some wisdom with you. And I've learned so much in the process

not the least from your thoughtful questions and feedback. So for this, I am very grateful.

I'm also grateful today for my very special guest, who will be our next Savvy Psychologist

because her incredible personal and professional experiences will make this show go deeper than

it's ever gone before. Dr. Monica Johnson is a clinical psychologist and owner of kind

mind psychology, a private practice in New York City that specializes in evidence-based

approaches to treating a wide range of mental health issues like depression, anxiety, trauma

and personality disorders. Additionally, she has a focus on working with marginalized groups

of people, including BIPOC, LGBTQ plus and alternative lifestyles. She has co-authored

a book for professionals on addressing race-based stress and therapy and regularly speaks and

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