Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin

Willem Kuyken, a renowned clinical psychologist and director of the Oxford Mindfulness Centre, dives into the transformative power of mindfulness. He clarifies that mindfulness isn't just about meditation but can be woven into daily activities. Listeners learn how mindfulness enhances mental health, benefits children in schools, and fosters personal growth. Kuyken shares practical strategies like the 'worry jar' to help manage anxiety and suggests integrating mindfulness practices into everyday life for deeper connections and resilience.

Your belief in yourself significantly impacts how likely you are to succeed at anything you do. Research studies show that self-efficacy affects your motivation, perseverance, and performance.Fortunately, you can take steps to build your belief in yourself. And when you do, you'll increase your likelihood of reaching your goals.Some of the things I share today are: Why self-efficacy is a core component of mental strength How your belief in yourself influences the way you tackle challenges (and how long you'll work on trying to overcome obstacles) The one thing you can do every day to build the belief in yourself (it only takes a minute) How to change your brain by rewarding and reinforcing positive perceptions of yourself 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.AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!ZocDoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at ZocDoc.com/strongerButcherBox — Sign up at butcherbox.com/stronger and enter code stronger at checkout to receive a whole turkey, turkey breast, or a spiral ham + $20 offShopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystrongerAquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout!GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today.Uncommon Goods — Get 15% off your next gift at UncommonGoods.com/strongerWildgrain — Free Croissants in every box and $30 off your first box when you go to Wildgrain.com/stronger or use code stronger at checkoutConnect 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

A toxic workplace can take a serious toll on your well-being. But it's not always an option to quit your job. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to reduce the impact it has on you.Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a workplace culture expert. She's the Chief Strategy Officer of Workforce and Labor at Culture Partners. She transforms corporate culture for success. Some of the things we discuss are: The signs of a toxic workplace The role leaders play in preventing workplace toxicity The power employees have to influence their workplace culture Why you should avoid jobs where workers are called "family" The effects a toxic workplace can have on your mental health Steps to take if you find yourself in a toxic workplace Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)!Links & ResourcesJessicaKriegel.comTheTimelessRide.comConnect 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 SponsorsUncommon Goods — Get 15% off at UncommonGoods.com/strongerWildgrain — Get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box at wildgrain.com/strongerAirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!ButcherBox — Sign up at butcherbox.com/stronger and enter code stronger at checkout to receive a whole turkey, turkey breast, or a spiral ham + $20 offShopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystrongerAquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout!GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you need motivation but aren't sure how to get it? Fortunately, some science-backed strategies can help you build and maintain motivation over time (yet no one tells us how to do it). Whether you just want to get your house organized or you want to complete a triathlon, this episode will give you the skills you need to get (and stay) motivated.Some of the things I share are: The biggest myths about motivation (and what the science actually says) How to get motivated when you just don't feel like doing something The things that motivate us and why you need to understand the factors that motivate you The type of goal that will enhance your motivation The strategies that will bolster your motivation and help you stay consistent over time Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)!Links & ResourcesEpisode 118 - How to Do Something You HateOffers From Our SponsorsBetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy.AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!Zocdoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at Zocdoc.com/strongerButcherBox — Sign up at butcherbox.com/stronger and enter code stronger at checkout to receive a whole turkey, turkey breast, or a spiral ham + $20 offShopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystrongerAquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout!GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today.Uncommon Goods — Get 15% off your next gift at UncommonGoods.com/strongerWildgrain — Free Croissants in every box and $30 off your first box when you go to Wildgrain.com/stronger or use code stronger at checkoutConnect 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

Do you cringe when you see a picture of yourself? Do you say negative things about how you look? If so, you're not alone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to improve your body image.Dr. Charlotte Markey is a renowned health psychologist and professor of psychology. She has an extensive background in body image research and has authored several influential books. Her newest book, Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life, delves into how our perceptions of our bodies evolve over time and provides strategies to improve our body image.Some of the things we discuss are: How to increase awareness about your body image The things that impact how you feel about yourself The cost of poor body image The difference between maladaptive and adaptive investments in your appearance How to raise kids who feel good about how they look How to deal with negative thoughts about yourself when you look in the mirror Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)!Links & ResourcesAdultishFollow Dr. Markey on Instagram — @Char_MarkeyConnect 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 SponsorsUncommon Goods — Get 15% off at UncommonGoods.com/strongerWildgrain — Get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box at wildgrain.com/strongerAirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!ButcherBox — Sign up at butcherbox.com/stronger and enter code stronger at checkout to receive a whole turkey, turkey breast, or a spiral ham + $20 offShopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystrongerAquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout!GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today.Jenni Kayne - Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code stronger15 at jennikayne.com/stronger15 #jennikaynepartnerZocDoc - Go to ZocDoc.com/stronger to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People often say, "Face your fears," but they rarely share how to do it. Fortunately, there are specific steps you can take to make something feel a lot less scary. Whether you struggle with a fear of public speaking, a snake phobia, or a social phobia, this method can help.Therapists use exposure therapy in a controlled manner because it works. Some of the things I share are: The difference between fear and anxiety The top 10 most common fears The science-backed strategy for conquering fear How to create your own fear hierarchy A step-by-step plan for conquering fear The one thing to avoid when facing a fear 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.AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!ZocDoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at ZocDoc.com/strongerButcherBox — Go to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code stronger at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off!Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystrongerAqua Tru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout!GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today.Uncommon Goods — Get 15% off your next gift at UncommonGoods.com/strongerWildgrain — Free Croissants in every box and $30 off your first box when you go to Wildgrain.com/stronger or use code stronger at checkoutConnect 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

Deryck Whibley, the frontman of platinum-selling rock band Sum 41, opens up about his latest book, Walking Disaster. He explores the stories that shaped the title of his book while opening up about his turbulent teenage years, the emotional gravity of his music, and his harrowing journey through substance abuse and recovery.His stories of resilience, including overcoming multiple health crises and chronic pain, offer invaluable insights into mental and physical perseverance. Some of the things we talk about are: The meaning behind Walking Disaster His journey through recovery The importance of therapy The link between Deryck's use of alcohol, anxiety, and chronic pain How to find strength in adversity Strategies for developing inner peace even during uncertain times Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)!Links & ResourcesWalking DisasterFollow Deryck on Instagram — @DeryckWhibleySum41.comConnect 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 SponsorsUncommon Goods — Get 15% off at UncommonGoods.com/strongerWildgrain — Get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box at wildgrain.com/strongerAirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!ButcherBox — Go to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code stronger at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off!Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystrongerAquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout!GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today.OneSkin — Get 15% off at OneSkin with promo code stronger at OneSkin.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people don't discuss their bad mental habits, so we think we're the only ones struggling. But everyone has unhelpful thoughts, catastrophic predictions, and negative self-talk.Fortunately, you don't have to entertain those thoughts. In fact, you can choose to change the way you think. Whether you get caught up in overthinking or you frequently compare yourself to others, recognizing your bad mental habits is the first step to creating change. Some of the things I share are: How to recognize bad mental habits 7 common bad mental habits and their impact on us The consequences of entertaining unhelpful thoughts How to improve your decision-making How to train your brain to think differently 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.AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!ZocDoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at ZocDoc.com/strongerButcherBox — Go to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code stronger at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off!Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystrongerAqua Tru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout!GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today.OneSkin — Get 15% off at OneSkin with promo code stronger at OneSkin.coConnect 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

We all have hidden biases that shape our perceptions and interactions. And we often have biases about ourselves. Fortunately, we can unlearn our biases once we're aware of them.Anu Gupta is an educator, lawyer, scientist, and the CEO of Be More. He delivered a popular TED talk and wrote a book called Breaking Bias. Some of the things we discuss are: How biases can be unlearned through conscious effort and practices The 5 causes of bias The PRISM method and how this science-backed framework can break biases The impact of self-bias and how addressing it can help you grow mentally stronger The role media plays in bias The steps that an help you let go of biases Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)!Links & ResourcesBreaking BiasFollow Anu on Instagram - @AnuGuptaNYConnect 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 SponsorsBetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy.AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!ZocDoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at ZocDoc.com/strongerButcherBox — Go to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code stronger at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off!Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystrongerAqua Tru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout!GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feelings are complex and confusing at times. But knowing how to cope with those feelings doesn't have to be complicated.There are several things you can do to take charge of your feelings and when you know these skills, you'll gain confidence in your ability to handle discomfort. Some of the things I share are: Why emotions aren't either positive or negative How naming an emotion reduces the intensity of a feeling How to evaluate your feelings with one simple question How to change your emotional state Strategies for embracing uncomfortable feelings, like sadness, anxiety, and anger Strategies for shifting your emotional state so you can feel better fast 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.AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!ZocDoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at ZocDoc.com/strongerButcherBox — Go to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code stronger at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off!Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystrongerAqua Tru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout!GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today.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