Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin

While there's a lot of information about improving your physical health, there's much less information about improving your brain health. Improving your brain health isn't just about doing puzzles to improve your memory. There are lots of other ways to improve your brain health.Dr. Austin Perlmutter is a physician who studies brain health and decision-making. Some of the things he talks about today are the everyday things that can take a toll on your brain, the biggest dangers to your brain health, and the small steps you can take to improve your brain health every day.Links & ResourcesAustinPerlmutter.comBigBoldHealth.comInstagram — @DrAustinPerlmutterOffers 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/mentallystrongerQuince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.LMNT — See how much better you feel once you get your electrolytes in balance. Try LMNT and get a free sample pack with your order. drinklmnt.com/strongerSubscribe 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

Learn about a quick and powerful journaling exercise that can reduce stress fast. Discover how this writing exercise helped doctors and families. Find out how to conduct the Three-Minute Mental Makeover on yourself. Explore the research behind why this strategy is so effective.

Narcissists are everywhere. And whether your boss is a narcissist, or you're in a relationship with one, their behavior can take a toll on you if you're not prepared. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to stay mentally strong when they're trying to manipulate you, they're blaming you, and they're acting out.Dr. Ramani Durvasula is a licensed psychologist who has authored several books on narcissism, including It's Not You. Her work focuses on studying the impact that narcissism and high-conflict personality styles have on relationships and mental health. Some of the things she talks about today are how to recognize a narcissist, how to diffuse a situation with a narcissist, and how to stay mentally strong when you're dealing with one.Links & Resourcesdoctor-ramani.com/Follow Dr. Ramani on Instagram - @doctorramaniIt's Not YouSubscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)!Offers From Our SponsorsBabbel — Learn a new language fast. 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/mentallystrongerQuince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Paired — Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Download the app at paired.com/STRONGERConnect 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 toughness serves a purpose in some circumstances. A tough exterior can help you get through a crisis. But mental strength is what is really needed to grow, learn, and thrive in life. The two things are often confused.Some of the things I share today are the six key differences between mental strength and mental toughness, how to develop more strength, and the dangers of acting tough.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/mentallystrongerBetterHelp — 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

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