Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin

Do you ever wonder if herbal remedies could help you feel calmer, sleep better, or even help you become mentally stronger? What if there was a natural way to manage stress, improve focus, and improve your mental health? Herbs have been used for centuries to support well-being, and modern science is now catching up to their incredible potential. In this episode, we’re breaking it all down to help you understand how herbalism can transform your mental and physical health. I'm talking to Rachelle Robinette, a clinical herbalist, wellness expert, and author of the book Naturally. Rachelle has dedicated her career to blending the wisdom of ancient herbalism with the science of today. Together, we explore how specific herbs can act as powerful allies in boosting mental clarity, reducing stress, and even enhancing resilience. Some of the things we talk about today are: How to start incorporating herbs into your daily routine with simple, accessible steps. The difference between nervines, adaptogens, and nootropics—and how they can help with anxiety, stress, focus, and more. Why herbalism is about more than just medicine—it’s a holistic approach to health and resilience. How to evaluate herbal products and avoid common misconceptions. The surprising ways herbalism can support emotional healing, grief, and mental strength. The exact herbs you should take to help with various issues like sleep, stress, and anxiety. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. Links & Resources Naturally RachelleRobinett.com Follow Rachelle on Instagram — ⁠@RachelleRobinett Connect with the Show Buy a copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit my website — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AmyMorinLCSW.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors BetterHelp — Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at ⁠⁠⁠betterhelp.com/mentallystrong⁠⁠⁠ CocoaVia — Get 20% off with code Amy2025 at ⁠⁠⁠cocoavia.com⁠⁠⁠. OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ZocDoc — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Life Kit — Listen now to the ⁠Life Kit podcast⁠ from NPR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover five simple habits that can significantly boost your mental strength in just a few minutes a day. Learn how practicing gratitude is a powerful, evidence-based strategy for resilience. Challenge unhelpful thoughts to regain control of your mindset and emotions. Find out how small acts of kindness can enhance your mental fortitude. Plus, explore techniques for self-reflection and celebrating small victories to build lasting confidence in facing life's challenges.

Do you ever feel like someone knows exactly how to push your buttons — and it leaves you spiraling long after your interaction? Whether it’s a snide comment, a frustrating situation, or an awkward interaction, triggers can feel like they’re controlling your emotions. But what if those triggers were actually trying to teach you something? Triggers can feel overwhelming. But they’re also opportunities for growth. In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Chalfant, psychotherapist and author of The Adult Chair, to explore how understanding and working through your triggers can help you build mental strength. Some of the things we discuss are: Why triggers are a gift and what they reveal about your unconscious beliefs. How to tell the difference between being angry and being triggered. The surprising ways triggers can show up in your relationships, work, and daily life. Seven actionable steps to uncover and heal the root of your triggers. How working through your triggers can make you mentally stronger and more resilient. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. Links & Resources TheAdultChair.com Follow Michelle on Instagram — @themichellechalfant Connect with the Show Buy a copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit my website — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AmyMorinLCSW.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors BetterHelp — Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at ⁠⁠⁠betterhelp.com/mentallystrong⁠⁠⁠ CocoaVia — Get 20% off with code Amy2025 at ⁠⁠⁠cocoavia.com⁠⁠⁠. OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ZocDoc — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Life Kit — Listen now to the ⁠Life Kit podcast⁠ from NPR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore seven powerful strategies for finding mental strength through personal adversity. Discover how small steps can create a sense of control and the healing comfort of childhood passions. Learn the surprising benefits of stepping out of your comfort zone and the essential roles of patience and humor in grief. Embrace new beginnings and the transformative power of faith as anchors during life's storms. This heartfelt journey offers resilience tools for anyone facing tough times, reminding us we are not alone.

Are the stories you tell yourself holding you back? After all, there's always more than one way to tell the same story. You could be a victim of tragic circumstances or a hero who survived them. The way we interpret our past influences our identities, but it doesn’t have to define who we are forever. This week, I’m joined by Lauren Sisler, a sports journalist, broadcaster, and author of Shatterproof. Lauren shares her remarkable story of navigating unimaginable loss, overcoming shame, and redefining her narrative to build resilience and mental strength — not just for herself but to inspire and support others. Some of the things we discuss are: How the stories we believe about ourselves can shape our mental health, for better or worse. The challenges Lauren faced after unexpectedly losing both parents in one night. Why Lauren kept the truth about her parents’ deaths hidden for seven years and how she finally found the courage to share. How to rewrite your narrative in a way that fosters healing, growth, and self-compassion. The mental strength it takes to face shame and use your story to create meaningful connections. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. Links & Resources LaurenSisler.com Shatterproof Follow Lauren on Instagram — @LaurenSisler Connect with the Show Buy a copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit my website — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AmyMorinLCSW.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors BetterHelp — Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at ⁠⁠betterhelp.com/mentallystrong⁠⁠ CocoaVia — Get 20% off with code Amy2025 at ⁠⁠cocoavia.com⁠⁠. OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ZocDoc — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Life Kit — Listen now to the Life Kit podcast from NPR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feeling stuck in survival mode can leave you drained and disconnected from life. Discover the five warning signs that indicate you're in this state and the common pitfalls that keep you there. Learn how small, intentional changes can foster emotional resilience and how your environment impacts your mindset. Engaging in fun and creativity is key to thriving. Plus, find simple strategies to calm your nervous system and take control of your life starting today!

You've likely heard about the importance of living abundantly and giving up a scarcity mindset, but how do you actually do that? Knowing how to let go of a scarcity mindset and doing it are two different things. Attachments can weigh us down, keeping us stuck in old thought patterns and limiting our potential for growth and happiness. This week, I’m joined by Dr. Bob Rosen, a psychologist, leadership expert, and author of Detach. With years of experience coaching CEOs and studying both Eastern and Western philosophies, Dr. Rosen shares how letting go of attachments and shifting to an abundance mindset can help you unlock freedom, joy, and purpose in your life. Some of the things we discuss are: Why attachments hold us back. The most common attachments, like control, perfection, and stability, and how to overcome them. Practical strategies to shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset. Why focusing on the present moment enhances mental strength and well-being. How gratitude and authenticity play a pivotal role in creating a more joyful life. Want more tips for building mental strength? Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get weekly AMA episodes and monthly bonuses to help you grow mentally stronger! Links & Resources BobRosen.com Detach Connect with the Show Buy a copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit my website — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AmyMorinLCSW.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors BetterHelp — Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at ⁠betterhelp.com/mentallystrong⁠ CocoaVia — Get 20% off with code Amy2025 at ⁠cocoavia.com⁠. OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ZocDoc — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much control do you have over your life? Do you think life happens to you? Or do you believe you have the power to shape it? On this episode of Mentally Stronger, we’re exploring the psychology of control, also known as "locus of control." Your belief about who or what is in control of your life has a huge impact on your mental strength. Understanding it can help you make better decisions, respond to challenges, and find more balance. Some of the things I share are: What locus of control is and how it develops. The difference between internal and external locus of control. Why having too much control can backfire and the downsides to not believing you have enough control. The surprising ways our beliefs about control influence our mental health and relationships. A quiz to help you find out where you fall on the control spectrum. 5 strategies that will you start taking control of what really matters while letting go of the rest Mentally Strong App Put this episode into action on the Mentally Strong app. Try this for free - episode 226 exercise. Subscribe to the Mentally Strong app to unlock all the features. Connect with the Show Buy a copy of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit my website — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AmyMorinLCSW.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors BetterHelp — Give online therapy a try and get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/mentallystrong CocoaVia — Get 20% off with code Amy2025 at cocoavia.com. OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  ZocDoc — Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if improving your mental health and physical well-being could be as simple as understanding one nerve in your body? Research shows your vagus nerve plays a powerful role in your well-being. This week, I’m joined by Dr. Kevin Tracey, a world-renowned neurosurgeon and pioneering researcher, to explore the vagus nerve and how improving your vagal tone can improve your health. Some of the things we discuss are: What the vagus nerve is and why it’s crucial for your overall health. How vagus nerve stimulation is being used to treat conditions like depression and rheumatoid arthritis. Clear signs of vagus nerve dysfunction and how it connects to inflammation. Practical ways to improve your vagal tone, from exercise to breath work. Why heart rate variability might be a window into your health. The critical role the vagus nerve plays in building mental strength and resilience. Want more tips for building mental strength? Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get weekly AMA episodes and monthly bonuses to help you grow mentally stronger! Links & Resources The Great Nerve Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research Connect with the Show Buy Amy's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠books on mental strength⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠AmyMorinLCSW.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Quince — Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠⁠Quince.com/stronger⁠ OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #oneskinpod Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠calm.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ZocDoc — Go to ⁠⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! Mentally Strong — Sign up for your free 7-day trial at ⁠⁠⁠MentallyStrong.Downpait.Ai⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the surprising truths behind eight common myths about emotions that hinder emotional growth. From the misconception that venting always helps to the idea that controlling feelings equates to authenticity, this discussion dismantles harmful beliefs. Learn how to accept your emotions, regulate them without suppression, and transform discomfort into strength. Gain practical strategies to take charge of your emotional well-being and challenge the myths that hold you back from mental resilience.