

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin
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.
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May 11, 2026 • 51min
315 — Can't Let Go of Your Stuff? The Sticky Note Trick That Reveals What's Really Holding You Back with Faith Roberson
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Take a quick look around your home. How many piles of mail are sitting on the counter? How many clothes are in your closet that you haven't worn in two years? How much stuff is shoved in the garage, the spare room, or the storage unit you're still paying $200 a month for?
Most of us are drowning in stuff, and it's costing us more than we realize. The research is clear that clutter drains your energy, fragments your attention, and quietly raises your stress levels every single day. But it doesn't stop there. Clutter eats up your weekends, strains your relationships, and keeps you tethered to a version of yourself you've already outgrown. And the worst part is that buying more bins or spending another Saturday cleaning rarely fixes it.
My guest today is Faith Roberson, an organizing expert and author of What Stays and What Goes. She believes clutter isn't actually a discipline problem at all. It's an emotional one. And once you understand what's really keeping you stuck, letting go gets a whole lot easier.
Some of the things we discuss are:
Why clutter is almost never about laziness or discipline (and what it actually is)
The "emotional tagging" exercise that reveals what your stuff is really doing to you
How holding on to old belongings keeps you stuck in an identity you've outgrown
Why "does it spark joy?" isn't enough, and the better question to ask
The myth that selling your stuff is worth the time it takes
How to handle sentimental items without feeling like you're betraying someone you love
The three types of boundaries that determine whether your home actually feels like home
Why your stuff is probably worth a lot less than you think (and why that's good news)
The simple question to ask before keeping anything: can I actually care for this?
How clearing your space creates room for the person you're becoming next
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May 8, 2026 • 19min
314 — Beating Yourself Up? The 10-Second Play That Outsmarts Your Inner Critic
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Have you ever rewritten an email five times before hitting send because you keep telling yourself it's not quite right? Or beaten yourself up over something you said and convinced yourself you've ruined everything? That's your inner critic .
We all have one—and while that little voice is meant to protect you, it can easily get in the way of thinking, feeling, and doing your best.
Fortunately, you don't have to silence it. There's a simpler play that takes the power out of that voice almost instantly.
Some of the things I talk about are:
The story of how my inner critic almost talked me out of doing something important this past week
Why your inner critic isn't actually trying to ruin your life (and what's really going on)
The fascinating research on writers with imposter syndrome who became more productive simply by naming the voice in their head
The psychological concept of "self-distancing" and why it helps you make better decisions, regulate emotions, and take action even when you're scared
A 3-step play for naming your inner critic
The critical pitfall to avoid when naming your inner critic
Why the goal isn't to eliminate that voice—it's to stop letting it run your life
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May 4, 2026 • 55min
313 — Tired of People Draining You? The Empathy Rule That Protects Your Energy Without Making You Cold With Dr. D. Ivan Young
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Do you have someone in your life who only calls when they need something? Maybe it's the relative who always goes from one crisis to the next, the friend who vents for an hour and never asks how you're doing, or the coworker who treats you like their personal therapist.
You care about them but you feel drained by them too. Fortunately, you can show real empathy while also setting boundaries. And this might be the best thing for both you and the other person.
My guest today is Dr. D. Ivan Young, a master certified coach and empathy expert. His new book is Leading from the Heart, and in this conversation he breaks down how to show up for the people you love without losing yourself in the process.
Some of the things we discuss are:
Why "putting on a brave face" is actually a performance — and what it's costing you
The drowning analogy that finally makes the difference between sympathy and empathy make sense
How to call out the elephant in the room before a tense meeting (and why it instantly changes the dynamic)
The "come alongside" rule that can help you start a conversation without triggering a fight
What to say to a friend going through something you've never experienced yourself
Why open-ended questions are more powerful than any advice you could give
The "cupcake and a candle" ritual for when you need to feel your feelings and move on
How to tell if you're empowering someone or quietly enabling them
What to do (and not say) when a neighbor or coworker is grieving
The uncomfortable truth about why the same kind of person keeps showing up in your life
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May 1, 2026 • 20min
312 - Avoiding a Hard Conversation? 3 Plays to Help You Address the Issue Head-On
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Have you ever rehearsed an uncomfortable conversation in your head over and over again? Maybe you want to ask for a raise, address something that hurt your feelings, or share bad news—but you keep running the words on a loop, hunting for the perfect way to say it.
While we like to practice, rehearsing isn't actually helping. It's worrying in disguise. Today, I'm sharing three plays that work a lot better, so you can stop dreading the conversation and find the courage to actually have it.
Some of the things I talk about are:
The webinar I almost got roped into—and how I finally spoke up after weeks of staying quiet.
Why rehearsing a conversation in advance often backfires and keeps you stuck.
How "Flip the Script" stops your brain from treating the worst-case scenario like a prediction.
Why generic affirmations like "you'll do great" don't work—and what to use instead.
How to create a statement that works for you when the pressure is on.
The play that takes the hardest part of a tough conversation and moves it to your prep phase.
What to do when you've waited too long to raise an issue and it feels too late to speak up.
Why you don't have to feel 100% ready to walk into the room.
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Apr 27, 2026 • 52min
311 — The Science of How Your Spaces Shape Your Mind (and How to Make Them Work for You) with UVA Behavioral Scientist Leidy Klotz
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What if cleaning your kitchen counter could actually help with depression? What if rearranging your living room could improve your relationships? Or moving your fruit bowl could make you healthier? We tend to think change is all about what's happening inside us — our mindset, our habits, our willpower. But what if the secret to a better life isn't just about what you do, but where you do it?
My guest today is Leidy Klotz, a professor at the University of Virginia, behavioral scientist, and author of the fascinating new book In a Good Place. Leidy explains that every human has three basic psychological needs — agency, growth, and connection — and once you understand them, you can intentionally design your spaces to meet them.
Some of the things we discuss in this episode are:
The 3 basic psychological needs your environment should be giving you — and what to evaluate before you ever look at the kitchen backsplash.
Why a psychologist's prescription for depression might be to organize your kitchen — and the surprising reason it works.
The "Memorial Gym" effect — how you walk past life-changing opportunities every single day without ever noticing them.
Why your sight is so dominant that it's robbing you of the most powerful sensory experiences your space has to offer.
The bizarre way returning to an old space can rewind your habits 11 years in an instant.
Why "screen-free rooms" are the wrong approach — and the simple flip Leidy recommends instead.
The fire extinguisher study that reveals just how much you're missing in your own environment.
The tension between novelty and nostalgia — and how to know when a renovation is actually a mistake.
The story of Josie's Way — a profoundly moving lesson on how physical spaces can carry someone's spirit forward.
The fascinating brain science behind why we describe relationships using the language of space ("close to," "distant from") — and what it reveals about how we connect.
If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you're working against yourself to build better habits, this conversation will completely change how you think about the rooms you live in.
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Apr 24, 2026 • 21min
310 — Can't Stop Worrying? Why Telling Yourself to Stop Never Works — and the Therapist-Approved Play That Does
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Can't stop replaying that awkward conversation from yesterday? Still anxious about something that might happen next week? If your brain keeps dragging you back to the same worries over and over, telling yourself to "just stop thinking about it" isn't going to work.
In fact, research shows trying to suppress thoughts makes the worry come back even harder. But there's a science-backed play that can contain your worrying to a small window of time, and it works fast. Today, I'm walking you through exactly how to run it.
Some of the things I talk about are:
Why your brain treats unresolved problems like threats — and keeps sounding the alarm even when there's nothing you can do
The "white bear effect" and why suppressing a worry guarantees it comes back stronger
How worrying can cut your productivity in half
The 5-step formula for scheduling time to worry — and why it works within days, not weeks
How I used this exact play to manage my own anxiety about an issue I faced just this week
The difference between problem-solving and worrying — and why confusing the two keeps you stuck
Three mistakes that will make this play backfire
Why giving your brain permission to worry is more powerful than trying to shut it down
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Apr 20, 2026 • 54min
309 — Feel Left Out a Lot? The Neuroscience of Exclusion — and the Daily Habit That Builds Secure Relationships with Columbia Neuroscientist Dr. Amir Levine
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Have you ever wondered why an unanswered text can send you into a spiral? Or why you keep having the same fight with your partner over and over again? It might be your attachment style. And the good news is, you can actually rewire your brain to feel more secure in your relationships.
My guest today is Dr. Amir Levine, psychiatrist, molecular neuroscientist, and the bestselling author of Attached. He's back with a brand new book called Secure, where he shares how the small, everyday moments of connection can change your brain on a molecular level.
Some of the things we discuss in this episode are:
Why you can be securely attached to one person in your life and anxiously attached to another — and what that reveals about you.
The "cyberball effect" and the surprising reason your brain reacts to being left off a group text the same way it reacts to physical pain.
The shocking experiment that proved exclusion hurts even when the people excluding you aren't good people.
The 5 pillars of a secure connection — and the simple acronym (CARP) you can use to evaluate every relationship in your life.
Why even a nod from a stranger in an elevator matters more to your brain than you think.
The "CARP intervention" — what to do when someone in your life isn't showing up for you.
Why you don't need years of therapy or a massive breakthrough to become more secure.
The fascinating science of why some people are wired for closeness and others aren't — and what a microscopic worm can teach us about it.
How to "reshuffle your social media" (the people in your life, not the apps) to create a secure bubble around yourself.
The reason recalling childhood memories in a secure environment can actually edit those memories — and heal them.
If you've ever felt like you're too needy, too distant, or just bad at relationships, this conversation will change how you think about connection — and give you the tools to start feeling more secure today.
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Apr 17, 2026 • 19min
308 — Pause. Pick. Play. The Formula for Getting Through Any Hard Moment
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Imagine being a therapist from small-town Maine who has never spoken in front of more than 20 people — and suddenly finding yourself backstage at a massive conference, about to share a stage with Gary Vee. That's exactly what happened to me.
And instead of running for the exit, I ran a play. Here's what that means — and how you can run a play to solve any situation or uncomfortable emotional experience you find yourself in.
Some of the things I talk about are:
The story of my very first big speaking gig — sharing a stage with Gary Vaynerchuk as a therapist from Maine with zero experience on stages like that one.
The "Act As If" play — what it is, why it works, and how cognitive dissonance and behavioral activation explain the science behind it.
Why "Act As If" isn't the same as toxic positivity or fake-it-till-you-make-it.
A completely different situation that called for a completely different play — and how the If/Then Plan saved a 3-hour workshop.
The 3Ps framework — Pause, Pick, Play — and how to use it to find the right play for any situation you face.
How to figure out whether your thinking, your emotions, or your actions need support — because those are three different problems that call for three different plays.
Why an imperfect play you actually run beats a perfect play you never do.
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Apr 13, 2026 • 48min
307 — Eco Medicine Doctor: How to Use Nature to Reduce Depression, Kill Anxiety, and Extend Your Life
Dr. John LaPuma, a board-certified physician and pioneer in eco-medicine, explains how nature shapes our mental and physical health. He discusses morning light to reset your circadian rhythm. He reveals the minimum and optimal weekly “nature doses,” the sleep-boosting power of sunsets, simple ways to bring the outdoors inside, and sensory practices to calm the nervous system.

Apr 10, 2026 • 19min
306 — You Don't Need to Feel Strong to Be Strong
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Have you ever had to show up to do something when you felt like you had nothing to give? Or have you doubted your ability to handle a challenge because you didn’t feel strong enough? Fortunately, you don't have to feel strong to be strong. And today, I'm sharing why.
Some of the things I talk about are:
The hardest thing I’ve ever had to do—and how it redefined my understanding of strength.
Why your feelings of fear, doubt, or anxiety aren’t proof that you’re weak.
The two biggest myths about mental strength—and how they might be holding you back.
A simple 3-step formula—"Pause, Pick, Play"—that can help you take action when you aren't feeling strong.
How to stop running plays that give you short-term relief but make long-term challenges harder.
Why mental strength isn’t about denying pain or glorifying suffering. It’s about taking action, even when it’s hard.
How to identify and run plays that actually move you forward.
A funny update to my "Victory Vault" story that proves rejection isn’t the end of the road.
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