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Amy Morin on How to be Mentally Strong

Oct 8, 2022

In a captivating chat, Amy Morin, a psychotherapist and author renowned for her impactful book '13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do,' shares her journey through profound loss and resilience. She discusses how to regain agency in daily life and navigates the misconceptions surrounding vulnerability and mental strength. The conversation emphasizes the importance of nurturing children’s mental health and self-worth, along with the challenges of seeking validation in today's social media landscape. Morin's insights inspire listeners to foster their own mental fortitude.

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Amy Morin

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Episode notes

Intro

6min

Navigating Life's Currents: Resilience & Reflection

21min

Journey to Authentic Storytelling and Creative Engagement for Kids

3min

Embracing Vulnerability and Resilience

15min

Navigating Employment Perspectives in Family

5min

Navigating Ego and Validation in a Social Media World

2min

Navigating Parental Impact on Mental Health

19min

Emotional Universality and the Launch of a New Book

2min

This episode comes out for free on 10/8/2022

Ryan talks to author Amy Morin about her book 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, how to find agency in your everyday life, overcoming mentally challenging situations by gaining perspective, and more.

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist turned “accidental” author. In her early 20’s Amy experienced grave loss - both her mother and her husband passed only a few years apart. In 2013, during one of my lowest points in her life, Amy wrote a letter to herself about all the things mentally strong people don’t do. When she was done, she had a list of 13 things that could rob her of mental strength if she let them. She has written 4 books, including,13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don’t Do, 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do, and 13 Things Strong Kids Do. Amy is also editor and chief at Verywell Mind, an award-winning resource for reliable, compassionate, and up-to-date information on mental health topics.

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