Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin
Growing mentally stronger will change your life and therapist Amy Morin wants to show you how to make it happen.Whether you want to improve your mental health, boost your resilience, gain emotional intelligence, or gain a competitive edge that will help you reach your greatest potential, this show is for you. Mentally Stronger provides therapist-approved strategies for tackling the biggest battle we all face--the one in our minds.Webby Award-Winning Host Amy Morin is a psychotherapist and the bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do. Every episode dives into science-backed strategies for building the mental strength you need to handle whatever life throws this way.No one understands the importance of having mental strength more than Amy. Her personal journey surrounding grief and loss has led to her to take a deep dive into mental strength. And now, she's sharing what she learned along the way. Her TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, is one of the most viewed talks of all time with 25 million views and she's sold over 1 million books. She's a speaker and a consulted who teaches companies like Google, Under Armour, and NBC how to grow mentally stronger. Unlike other shows, Mentally Stronger provides a unique blend of research-backed tips, stories of mental strength, and therapist-approved strategies that will empower you to thrive. Join Amy on the transformative journey to mastering your mind. And the fun part is, she records the show from a sailboat in the Florida Keys.
Latest episodes
Jan 8, 2024 • 44min
70 — How Tiny Traumas Stack Up and Affect Your Mental Health with Dr. Meg Arroll
Trauma is not solely determined by the severity of an event but rather by its impact on an individual's perception of themselves and the world. "Tiny t" traumas are cumulative, low-grade traumas that build up over time and can have a profound effect on mental health.Dr. Meg Arroll, the author of Tiny Traumas: When You Don't Know What's Wrong, But Nothing Feels Quite Right, emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and validating these experiences, as they can often be dismissed or minimized. She introduces her AAA approach to coping with "tiny t" traumas, which involves awareness, acceptance, and action.Some of the things she talks about are how "tiny t" traumas might be taking a toll on you, what sort of events are considered "tiny t" traumas, and the steps you can take to recover from them.Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get exclusive bonus episodes, access to the Mentally Stronger community, and answers to your questions about mental strength.Links & ResourcesVisit Dr. Meg's website - DrMegArroll.comCheck out her book - Tiny TraumasConnect 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.Offers 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 5, 2024 • 16min
69 — A Simple Trick That Increases the Chances You'll Stick to Any Goal You Set for Yourself
Whether you want to get in better shape or you want to spend less time watching TV, it's important to set an action-oriented, measurable goal. But if you really want to increase your chances of success, you should take this one step further and create a goal range for yourself. Here's how to establish a goal range, the science behind why it works so well, and how it can increase your motivation and improve your chances of success.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 Do.Offers From Our SponsorsShopify — Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/mentallystrongerBabbel — Get 55% off at Babbel.com/STRONGER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 1, 2024 • 49min
68 — Healing Intergenerational Trauma and Breaking the Cycle with Dr. Mariel Buqué
Intergenerational trauma is trauma that is passed down through family lines, with both biological and psychological components. That means the hardships your grandparents endured or the stressful events your parents went through might impact you in some surprising ways.Dr. Mariel Buqué is a psychologist and the author of the book "Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma." Some of the things she talks about are the importance of understanding and connecting the dots of our family history to better understand ourselves, how to break the cycles of trauma, and strategies for healing and creating positive change.Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get exclusive bonus episodes, access to the Mentally Stronger community, and answers to your questions about mental strength.Links & ResourcesVisit Dr. Mariel Buqué's website Check out her book - Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational TraumaConnect 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.Offers From Our SponsorsLMNT - Get your electrolytes in balance with LMNT. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/stronger, and get a free sample pack with any purchase.Shopify - Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/mentallystrongerBabbel - Get 55% off at Babbel.com/STRONGER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 29, 2023 • 16min
67 — Stop Trying to Fix Your Partner and Focus on Yourself
Whether you want your partner to eat healthier or you hope they'll quit smoking, trying to change your partner won't be effective. Listen to an audio excerpt from my new book, 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do and I'll explain how to support positive change from your partner.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 Do.Offers From Our SponsorsLMNT - Get your electrolytes in balance with LMNT. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/stronger, and get a free sample pack with any purchase.EveryPlate - Get a meal for $1.49 PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49mentallystronger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 25, 2023 • 49min
66 — Crush Your New Year's Resolutions By Setting Goals That Actually Work with Bestselling Author Jon Acuff
Most New Year's resolutions fail. But that doesn't mean you're a failure. You might just be approaching your goals wrong.New York Times bestselling author Jon Acuff explains how to set and achieve goals. He's the author of several books including, "All It Takes Is a Goal," which explains how one goal could change your life. Some of the things he shares today are how to set goals, how to increase the chances that you'll reach your goals, and how to find joy and fulfillment in the process.Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get exclusive bonus episodes, access to the Mentally Stronger community, and answers to your questions about mental strength.Links & ResourcesVisit Jon's website - JonAcuff.comCheck out Jon's book - All It Takes Is a GoalConnect with the ShowBuy Amy's books on mental strengthConnect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthorEmail the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.comPre-order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do, and get one free month of therapy at BetterHelp.Offers From Our SponsorsLMNT - Get your electrolytes in balance with LMNT. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/stronger, and get a free sample pack with any purchase.EveryPlate - Get a meal for $1.49 PLUS $1 steaks for life by going to EveryPlate.com/podcast and entering code 49mentallystronger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2023 • 14min
65 — Instant Calm: The One Minute Breathing Exercise to Reduce Stress and Anxiety
Breathing exercises that slow the breath down to 10 breaths per minute are effective in calming the nervous system. But many breathing exercises are complicated, and they're tough to remember when you're stressed out. This breathing exercise, however, is simple but effective. And I guarantee you'll remember it.The best news is you'll start to feel the effects instantly. You can boost your mood, reduce your anxiety, and feel more alert in less than one minute.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 SponsorsAG1 — Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/MENTALLYSTRONGER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 18, 2023 • 55min
64 – Heal From Shame and Transform Your Self-Worth with Therapist Sheila Rubin
Shame can lead to a negative spiral that keeps us trapped in a painful place. Whether you experienced childhood trauma or you feel shame about a mistake you made, shame often leads to secrecy, social isolation, and self-sabotage. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to heal from shame so we can live our best lives.Sheila Rubin is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the author of Embracing Shame, and a shame expert. Some of the things she talks about are why we experience shame, the problems it can cause, and the steps we can take to heal from it.Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get exclusive bonus episodes, access to the Mentally Stronger community, and answers to your questions about mental strength.Links & ResourcesVisit Sheila's website - SheilaRubin.comCheck out Sheila's book - Embracing ShameConnect 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 SponsorsAG1 — Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/MENTALLYSTRONGER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2023 • 19min
63 — Combat Catastrophic Thoughts So You Can Feel Better and Take Positive Action
Catastrophic thoughts involve imagining worst-case scenarios and predicting doom and gloom. If you're not careful, those thoughts can keep you stuck in a dark place. And the more often you entertain them, the more likely they are to happen again.Catastrophic thoughts are a common issue we tackle in therapy, and they often go hand-in-hand with issues like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and stress. The strategy I share in this episode is one of my favorite ways to combat them. Start using this tool today, and you might gain some instant relief.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 SponsorsLMNT — Get your electrolytes in balance with LMNT. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/stronger, and get a free sample pack with any purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 11, 2023 • 57min
62 — How to Be Authentic Without Oversharing with Dr. Nick Morgan
Dr. Nick Morgan, expert in communication, body language and authenticity, discusses strategies for forming genuine connections without oversharing. Topics covered include the impact of social media, deciding when to be authentic, sharing struggles and failures, and strategies for being authentic.
Dec 8, 2023 • 16min
61 — How Positive Affirmations Can Change Your Brain and Your Body
Discover the power of positive affirmations and how they can reshape your brain and body. Learn about an eye-opening experiment that demonstrates their transformative effects. Explore how positive affirmations can impact our bodies, behaviors, and attitudes, and how they promote psychological well-being and reduce stress. Gain insights into using realistic and present tense affirmations to improve self-perception and mental strength.
