Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin

Discover the power of gratitude and its impact on mental health, including the benefits of writing in a gratitude journal. Learn about toxic positivity and practical strategies for incorporating more gratitude into your life. Explore the various benefits of practicing gratitude, such as improved mental and physical health, increased energy, and enhanced leadership skills.

Brain coach Jim Kwik discusses ways to boost brain power and improve memory, including improving neuroplasticity, the impact of technology on memory and learning, the influence of environment and habits on brain power, and the benefits of reading for brain health and stress reduction.

The way you talk to yourself greatly affects your mental health and your mental strength. If you call yourself names, put yourself down, or beat yourself up, you'll create a lot of extra hardship for yourself.Fortunately, you can learn to change your inner dialogue. When you do, you'll discover that self-compassion is a superpower that can help you in many areas of your life.Some of the things I share are: How self-compassion can improve your self-worth, motivation, and body image. What self-compassion really means. The one question that can help you develop a healthier inner dialogue. How to make self-compassion second nature Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get bonus episodes, and get exclusive content delivered to your feed every week.Connect with the ShowBuy Amy's books on mental strengthConnect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthorEmail the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.comSponsorsGet your electrolytes with LMNT. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/stronger, and get a free sample pack with any purchase.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

Scott Tatum is a survivor of a chaotic and abusive childhood. He describes himself as a "high-functioning victim" who worked hard to suppress his emotions. But a transformative experience while hiking led him to embark on a journey of healing and self-discovery. Scott now shares his story and insights on social media to inspire others to find their self-worth and overcome their own challenges.Key Takeaways: Why childhood trauma can have such a lasting impact on one's self-worth and ability to function in adulthood. How engaging in activities in nature can provide a healing and transformative experience. Why self-worth and self-care are essential for personal growth and success in relationships and business. How to overcome self-sabotage and unhelpful thought patterns. Why forgiveness (both for oneself and others) is crucial for personal growth and healing. Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get bonus episodes, and get exclusive content delivered to your feed every week.Links & ResourcesBuy Scott's Book — Friendly RemindersFollow Scott on Instagram — UCanOutdoorsFollow Scott on TikTok — UCanOutdoorsConnect 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 a free month of therapy at BetterHelp — AmyMorinLCSW.com/couplesVisit our SponsorsGet your electrolytes with LMNT. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/stronger, and get a free sample pack with any purchase.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.If you are committed to creating wealth, health, happiness, and massive impact in all areas of your life, listen to The Kelly Roach show — link.chtbl.com/thekellyroachshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your brain plays psychological tricks on you when you try to change your habits. It will try to talk you into indulging in a bad habit and convince you to abandon your good habits.Fortunately, there's a powerful strategy we use in the therapy office that can boost your willpower right when you need it most.Here are some things I share: Why our brains try to talk us out of doing things we should do The powerful strategy that will counteract your brain's tricks How to challenge your brain's attempts to sabotage your efforts Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get bonus episodes, and get exclusive content delivered to your feed every week.Connect with the ShowBuy Amy's books on mental strengthConnect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthorEmail the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.comSponsorsSign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/mentallystrongerHead to reliefband.com and use promo code MENTALLYSTRONGER for 20% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Burnout has become more prevalent than ever. But many people feel hopeless about addressing it. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to reduce your stress, energize yourself, and renew your passion for work.When Dr. Neha Sangwan experienced burnout, she realized there's a great lack of understanding about what it is and how to treat it. Some of the things she talks about today are: the three signs of burnout why typical self-care strategies don't work the three phases of burnout the practical strategies that reduce burnout how to recognize when to leave a toxic workplace how to heal from burnout Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get bonus episodes, and get exclusive access to the Mentally Stronger community.Links & ResourcesVisit Dr. Sangwan's website — Intuitiveintelligenceinc.comBuy Dr. Sangwan's book — Powered by MeConnect with the ShowBuy Amy's books on mental strengthConnect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthorEmail the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.comVisit our SponsorsThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/mentallystrong, and get 10% off your first month.Head to reliefband.com and use promo code MENTALLYSTRONGER for 20% off plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Boundaries are essential for healthy relationships. Without them, you may feel resentment, or you may lose sight of your values.However, setting boundaries can be uncomfortable and confusing if you're not used to doing it. And you might make some mistakes that actually damage the relationship and create more stress for you.If you struggle with boundaries, you're not alone. Today, I'm sharing the most common boundary mistakes and strategies for avoiding them.Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get bonus episodes, and get exclusive content delivered to your feed every week.Connect with the ShowBuy Amy's books on mental strengthConnect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthorEmail the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.comSponsorsThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/mentallystrong, and get 10% off your first month.Head to reliefband.com and use promo code MENTALLYSTRONGER for 20% off plus free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grief is something we'll all experience. But almost no one talks about it. That's one of the reasons why Luke Russert is sharing his story. Luke is a journalist, author, and former correspondent for NBC News. He is known for his work covering Capitol Hill and the 2008 presidential election.He's also the son of the late Tim Russert, a renowned journalist and former moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press." Luke Russert's book, Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself, explores his personal journey of grief and healing after the loss of his father.Some of the things he talks about are how to honor the memory of a loved one, the process of grief and how it helps us heal, and the steps that helped him confront grief to move forward.Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get bonus episodes, and get exclusive content delivered to your feed every week.Links & ResourcesBuy Look for Me ThereFollow Luke on Instagram — @LukeRussertConnect with the ShowBuy Amy's books on mental strengthConnect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthorEmail the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toxic positivity is bad for your mental health. It could even cause depression.Toxic positivity can also cloud judgment, worsen mental health issues, and zap your motivation. Some of the things I share are how to recognize when you're being toxically positive, what the research says about the harm it can cause your mental health, and how you can still be positive without crossing the line into toxic positivity.Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get bonus episodes, and get exclusive content delivered to your feed every week.Connect with the ShowBuy Amy's books on mental strengthConnect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthorEmail the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.comSponsorsThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/mentallystrong, and get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juicy J, renowned rapper, discusses his struggles with mental health, addiction, and advocacy efforts. He emphasizes the need for increased mental health support in schools and communities. Sharing personal stories, he highlights the power of prayer, honest communication, and surrounding oneself with positive influences.