Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin

ABC News reporter Matt Gutman opens up about his struggles with panic attacks, sharing insights on the link between anxiety and childhood trauma, effective treatments, and managing mental health. He discusses the intense experience of panic attacks, navigating fears, finding emotional balance, and coping strategies.

Learn how to gain psychological distance from stressors, strategies for managing stress, sponsor offers including ButcherBox, and techniques for handling stress through psychological distance like time traveling and visualization.

Bestselling author Charles Duhigg discusses becoming a 'supercommunicator,' sharing tips on conversations with strangers, avoiding common communication mistakes, and developing deeper relationships. Enhancing communication skills for meaningful connections, exploring pet insurance, meat delivery, and online therapy services, and nurturing authentic conversations through deep questioning are also highlighted.

Explore the emotional attachment to sentimental items and how they reflect self-worth. Learn about the psychological significance of keeping old letters and artwork, and how mementos shape individual identity and self-worth.

The fear of the unknown can cause us to over-plan, micromanage, and worry about things that are beyond our control. But coping with uncertainty feels uncomfortable.According to author/professor Brian Klaas, many of the things that shape our lives aren't really within our control. A chance meeting at the grocery store might have a much more profound effect on your life than where you went to college. His book Fluke explains the role chance and chaos play in our lives. But he says everything we do is still important.Some of the things he talks about today are how to embrace radical uncertainty, accept things that you can't control, and recognize why every little thing you do matters.Links & ResourcesBrianPKlaas.comX — @BrianKlaasFluke Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)!Offers From Our SponsorsBetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy.Shopify — Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/mentallystrongerConnect with the ShowBuy Amy's books on mental strengthConnect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthorEmail the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.comOrder 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From job rejections to health problems, bad news is part of life. But the way you respond to bad news can make all the difference in how you feel as you move forward.Staying mentally strong in the face of bad news can help you solve a problem, cope better, and manage your stress. Here are seven strategies that can help you cope with whatever challenges life throws your way.Resources7Cups.comOffers From Our SponsorsBetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy.Shopify — Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/mentallystrongerSubscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)!Connect with the ShowBuy Amy's books on mental strengthConnect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthorEmail the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.comOrder 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although everyone experiences grief sometimes, no one talks about how to grieve. Not knowing what to do when you're experiencing serious emotional pain can compound the hurt. And if you're not careful, you might unknowingly do things that worsen the pain.Fortunately, Meghan Jarvis has studied the concrete strategies that heal. She's a psychotherapist who, after losing both of her parents, realized that the information about grief is inadequate. She's since written a book, launched a podcast, and made it her mission to help people learn how to grieve. Some of the things she shares today are the misconceptions about grief, the things that worsen the pain, and the concrete steps you can take to work through grief after your loss.Links & ResourcesMeghanRiordanJarvis.comGrief Is My Side Hustle PodcastEnd of the HourSubscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)!Connect with the ShowBuy Amy's books on mental strengthConnect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthorEmail the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.comOrder 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mental strength is built with exercise, the same way physical strength is built. However, mental strength exercises don't have to be painful or complicated to be effective.There are many small things you can do every day to grow mentally stronger. Sometimes, slight shifts in the way you think, manage your emotions, or take action can make a huge difference to your mindset. Here are five simple but effective ways you can start building mental strength today. And you can do all these exercises right now without even getting off the couch!100th episode giveaway — Enter to win a signed copy of one of my booksSubscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)!Connect with the ShowBuy Amy's books on mental strengthConnect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthorEmail the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.comOrder 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't DoOrder 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Workbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harvard professor Jeff Karp shares how to break free from autopilot mode and unleash your brain's potential by sparking new ideas, solving problems creatively, and finding new things to do. He discusses Life Ignition Tools, flipping the switch for personal growth, trying new activities for neural plasticity, and mastering focus and mental strength training.

It's tough to find a therapist sometimes. The last thing you want to do when you're stressed out or battling a mental health issue is research how to find someone you can talk to. But if you just go with the first therapist you find, you might find they're not the best match for you.Research shows the number one factor that determines the effectiveness of your treatment is your relationship with your therapist. If you find someone you trust and respect, your mental health is much more likely to improve. In this episode, I share concrete steps for finding the best mental health treatment either online or in person.Offers From Our SponsorsShopify — Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/mentallystrongerBetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy.ZocDoc - Go to ZocDoc.com/stronger and download the app for free.Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)!Connect with the ShowBuy Amy's books on mental strengthConnect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthorEmail the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.comOrder 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices