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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Origins of the List
Amy Morin's viral list, "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," originated from personal adversity.
Facing multiple losses, she wrote the list as a letter to herself, not intending it for public view.
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Learning from Others' Strength
Observing others' resilience during hardship, Morin realized that mentally strong people avoid certain negative habits.
Her focus shifted from teaching life lessons to applying them to her own grief.
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Personal Tragedy and the List
Morin experienced a series of losses, including her mother and husband, within a short time.
These events led her to write the list as a coping mechanism during a period of intense grief.
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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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