Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin

Your memory and your mental health form a two-way street. Remembering only negative things can worsen your mental health. But poor mental health can also cause your brain to only focus on negative memories.Learning more about how your mind filters your memories could help you build mental strength. Dr. Charan Ranganath, a memory researcher at the University of California Davis and the author of Why We Remember, studies how our brains store and retrieve memories. Some of the things he talks about today are why certain memories stick in our brains, why many of our memories are faulty, and how we can use this knowledge to improve our mental health.Links & ResourcesVisit Dr. Ranganath's website - CharanRanganath.comWhy We RememberFollow Dr. Ranganath on Instagram - @TheMemoryDocOffers From Our SponsorsQuince - Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Babbel - Get 50% off on a one-time payment for a lifetime Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/STRONGERShopify - Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/mentallystrongerLMNT - Get your electrolytes in balance with LMNT. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/stronger, and get a free sample pack with any purchase.BetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy.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

Whether you want to change an eating habit, or you're trying to change a relationship, there's a series of stages you're going to go through along the way. The stages don't necessarily happen in a nice, neat order, however. Progress rarely comes in a straight line.Understanding the stages of change can help you create and stick to change better. When you learn to recognize where other people are in their transformation, you'll then be able to know how to support them best. Some of the things I share are the six stages, what to do to move yourself along in your journey, and how to support someone else based on where they are in the process.Offers From Our SponsorsBabbel — Get 50% off on a one-time payment for a lifetime Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/STRONGERShopify — 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

Narcissists and psychopaths are just a few examples of "pathological lovers." Their charm often lures people in and their partners often develop what's known as "trauma bonds." They're tough to escape, but once you do, the healing can begin.No one knows this better than Dr. Nadine Macaluso. She was married to the man known as "The Wolf of Wall Street." After years of abuse, she broke free from the trauma bond and became a therapist so she could help other people. Some of the things she shares today are how to recognize red flags in relationships, how to break free from a trauma bond, and how to begin healing.Links & ResourcesVisit Dr. Macaluso's website - drnae.comFollow Dr. Macaluso on Instagram - @therealdrnadineRun Like HellOffers From Our SponsorsBabbel — Get 50% off on a one-time payment for a lifetime Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/STRONGERShopify — 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

Acting "as if" is a therapy strategy that helps people change their habits, their emotions, and their lives. It's a simple but effective way to start creating positive change right now. And the good news is, it works for many different problems.Some of the things I share are how "acting as if" works, what issues you can target, and what sort of results you can expect.Offers From Our SponsorsBabbel - Get 50% off on a one-time payment for a lifetime Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/STRONGERShopify - 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

James Altucher interviews Amy about what it's like to be a therapist, her experience becoming an author, and her newest book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do.Links & ResourcesThe James Altucher Show13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't DoOffers From Our SponsorsFactor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/mentallystronger50 and use code mentallystronger50 to get 50% off.Babbel - Get 50% off on a one-time payment for a lifetime Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/STRONGERShopify - 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

Your career path and your mental strength are likely a two-way street. Creating a great career likely requires mental strength. But having a career that fits your lifestyle will also likely help you grow mentally stronger. That's why creating a career path that works for you is important.Scott Jeffrey Miller is the senior advisor on thought leadership for FranklinCovey — behind the wildly popular books about the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. He's the host of On Leadership with Scott Miller, the world’s largest weekly leadership podcast, and C-Suite Conversations with Scott Miller, a podcast that features interviews with the world’s top executives. He's also the best-selling author of several books including Career on Course. Some of the things he talks about are how to develop a strategy for your career, how to be intentional even when you don't know what you want to do, and how to create a work life that's in line with your values.Links & ResourcesVisit Scott's website - ScottJeffreyMiller.comCareer on Course bookOffers From Our SponsorsFactor - Head to FACTORMEALS.com/mentallystronger50 and use code mentallystronger50 to get 50% off.Babbel - Get 50% off on a one-time payment for a lifetime Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/STRONGERShopify - 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

Decision fatigue occurs when we become mentally exhausted from making numerous decisions throughout the day. As a result, we make poorer decisions because our brains are just too tired to think.Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent yourself from getting mentally exhausted. Here are five simple strategies that can prevent decision fatigue.Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get exclusive bonus episodes, access to the Mentally Stronger community, and answers to your questions about mental strength!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 DoOffers From Our SponsorsBabbel - Get 55% off at Babbel.com/STRONGERShopify - Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/mentallystrongerPaired - Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/STRONGER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's easy to tell other people to seek help or take charge of their mental health, but much harder to take those steps when you need to do so for yourself. But struggles with your mental health don't mean you're mentally weak.Accomplished singer and songwriter Madeline Merlo has made it her mission to remove the stigma associated with mental health issues. She has a history of panic attacks, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. And she's learned the importance of seeking help, getting proactive about managing her symptoms, and making healthy lifestyle changes. Some of the things she talks about today are how to find the courage to start healing, how to identify the things that can improve your mental health, and the coping skills that help her feel better.Links & ResourcesVisit Madeline's website - MadelineMerlo.comOffers From Our SponsorsBabbel - Get 50% off on a one-time payment for a lifetime Babbel subscription at Babbel.com/STRONGERShopify - Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/mentallystrongerLMNT - Get your electrolytes in balance with LMNT. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/stronger, and get a free sample pack with any purchase.Paired - Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/STRONGERSubscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get exclusive bonus episodes, access to the Mentally Stronger community, and answers to your questions about mental strength!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

Our emotions get the best of us sometimes. Whether your anxiety affects your decisions or your anger causes you to do things you later regret, emotion regulation skills can help you gain better control over your feelings.You don't have to be happy all the time. But you can develop strategies that can calm you down, cheer you up, or shift your emotional state when your feelings aren't serving you well. In this episode, I share two simple but effective ways to gain better control over emotions so you can become more emotionally intelligent.Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get exclusive bonus episodes, access to the Mentally Stronger community, and answers to your questions about mental strength!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 DoOffers From Our SponsorsBabbel - Get 55% off at Babbel.com/STRONGERShopify - Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/mentallystronger Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's often pressure to develop a "passion" in life. But you can still still live a fulfilling life even if there's not an easily identifiable thing you feel passionate about. Instead, you can create a passionate lifestyle where you feel fulfilled and mentally strong, even if there's not one thing you really love to do.John Miles is the author of the book "Passion Struck," a roadmap for intentional living, and hosts a popular podcast of the same name which dives deep into discovering and harnessing one's passion for purposeful living. Some of the things John shares are how to live a passion struck life, how to change your perspective on things, and how to be intentional in your actions.Links & ResourcesJohnRMiles.comOffers From Our SponsorsLMNT — Get your electrolytes in balance with LMNT! Go to DrinkLMNT.com/stronger, and get a free sample pack with any purchase!ZocDoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/stronger and download the Zocdoc app for FREE.Babbel — Get 55% off at Babbel.com/STRONGERShopify — Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/mentallystrongerSubscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get exclusive bonus episodes, access to the Mentally Stronger community, and answers to your questions about mental strength!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