<p>551. In this special "passing of the baton" episode, founding host Dr. Ellen Hendriksen welcomes the newest voice of Savvy Psychologist, Dr. Judy Ho. Dr. Ho is a triple board-certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, a tenured professor at Pepperdine University, and the author of "Stop Self-Sabotage" and "The New Rules of Attachment".</p><p>Together, they dive into the fascinating world of forensic psychology and the critical importance of making mental health research accessible to everyone. Highlights from the conversation include:</p><ul><li><strong>Behind the scenes in the courtroom</strong>: Dr. Ho explains her role as an expert witness and how law and psychology intersect during high-stakes trials.</li><li><strong>The science of self-sabotage</strong>: Discover why self-sabotage is actually rooted in evolutionary biology and protective instincts rather than a desire to fail.</li><li><strong>Modernizing attachment theory</strong>: An exploration of how attachment styles impact adults under stress and the importance of co-regulation.</li><li><strong>Busting mental health myths</strong>: The duo discusses the dangers of toxic positivity and why it is essential to allow space for normal negative emotions like sadness or boredom.</li><li><strong>The generation gap</strong>: Dr. Ho shares her observations on the next generation of thinkers and the trend of over-introspection that can inadvertently lead to negative self-focus.</li></ul><p>Join us for this insightful transition as Dr. Ho prepares to lead the show into its next chapter.</p><br><p>Have a mental health question? Email Dr. Ho at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p>Find Savvy Psychologist on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/savvypsychologist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and subscribe to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/savvy-psychologist-newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newsletter</a>&nbsp;for more psychology tips.</p><br><p>Watch on YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/@SavvyPsychologist" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/@SavvyPsychologist</a></p><br><p>More from Dr. Ho on her other channels:</p><p>Dr. Ho's <a href="https://drjudyho.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>, <a href="https://drjudyho.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Substack</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjudyho/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>Savvy Psychologist is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips. Find a transcript at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">QuickandDirtyTips.com</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>