277 — Top 10 Mental Strength Lessons From 2025's Most Popular Episodes
Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin
Strength Training Builds Mental Strength
Amy explains how weightlifting boosts confidence, reduces anxiety, and improves PTSD symptoms, citing research.
As we close out 2025, I'm reflecting on the biggest lessons we've learned about building mental strength this year. I reviewed the most listened-to episodes of the year—from conversations with neuroscientists to inspiring stories from musicians—to bring you the top 10 takeaways that resonated most with you.
Today, I’m breaking down the most powerful, science-backed strategies and insights from this year’s most popular episodes to help you make 2026 your strongest year yet.
Some of the things I talk about are:
- The #1 lesson from our most popular episode on healing anxiety
- How to "dose stack" your brain chemicals for a powerful boost to your mental health
- Why you don't need therapy to improve your mental health (and what may be more helpful)
- The surprising connection between lifting weights, confidence, and PTSD
- How to influence someone to change
- Why the belief "I am enough" is the foundation of a healthy money mindset
- The childhood beliefs that might still be holding you back as an adult
- Why joy is found in the journey, not the destination (and how to embrace it)
Featured Episodes
211 — 5 Ways to Add More Joy to Your Life with Dr. Tiffany Moon
176 — 10 Childhood Beliefs Holding You Back and How to Break Free
181 — The Money Mindset Makeover to Help You Cope with Financial Anxiety with Elizabeth Husserl
174 — How to Influence People to Change Without Overstepping Your Bounds
179 — The Power of Persistence and Positivity with Singer/Songwriter Niko Moon
180 — Stronger Mind, Stronger Body: The Science of Building Both
202 — 10 Ways to Improve Mental Health Without Therapy
187 — The Ultimate Guide to Hacking Your Brain Chemicals with Neuroscientist TJ Power
204 — 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do in Today’s World
183 — How to Permanently Heal Your Anxiety by Addressing the Root Cause with Dr. Nicole Cain
Resources
Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor
Visit my website — AmyMorinLCSW.com
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