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 29, 2023 • 41min
6 — Foods That Can Improve Your Mental Health With Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo
Did you know that eating salami can cause depression, boosting your Vitamin D intake can reduce your anxiety, and eating blueberries could help you cope with PTSD?While we all know nutrition plays a huge role in our physical health, it also directly impacts our mental health.Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, professional chef, and trained Nutrition Specialist. She's also the author of a best-selling book called This Is Your Brain on Food.Some of the things she talks about today are the biggest nutritional threats to our mental health, the foods we should be incorporating into our diets to combat stress and mental illness, and the small changes to our diet that can make the biggest difference to our brain health.Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get exclusive bonus episodes, and access to the Mentally Stronger private community.Follow Amy on Instagram - @AmyMorinAuthorCheck out Amy's website - AmyMorinLCSW.comPick up a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't DoLeave us a rating or review, and send the screenshot to podcast@amymorinlcsw.com. We'll reply with your free all-access pass to my course, "10 Mental Strength Exercises That Will Help You Reach Your Greatest Potential." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 26, 2023 • 14min
5 — Friday Fix: Get Instant Relief From an Uncomfortable Emotion
Most of us weren't taught how to deal with uncomfortable feelings, like anxiety, sadness, embarrassment, and disappointment. Instead, we learned to do things that work for us right in the moment, even though those same strategies may ultimately cause us more pain in the long run.Fortunately, there are simple steps you can take to learn how to cope with uncomfortable feelings better. This science-backed strategy is one of my personal favorites because it only takes a minute of your time, and you can do it from anywhere. It also works in an instant to help you feel better fast. Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get exclusive bonus episodes, and access to the Mentally Stronger private community.Follow Amy on Instagram - @AmyMorinAuthorCheck out Amy's website - AmyMorinLCSW.comPick up a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't DoLeave us a rating or review, and send the screenshot to podcast@amymorinlcsw.com. We'll reply with your free all-access pass to my course, "10 Mental Strength Exercises That Will Help You Reach Your Greatest Potential." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 22, 2023 • 38min
4 — Workplace Anxiety, Overachievement, and Perfectionism with Author Morra Aarons-Mele
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues in the world. But anxiety is often misunderstood.While some people with anxiety disorders struggle to leave the house, others can't stand to be home. And while some chronically underperform, others become overachievers.Author Morra Aarons-Mele shares her own experience with anxiety and how she's learned to channel it into something helpful. Some of the things she shares are how to cope with anxiety, strategies for recognizing unhelpful habits that stem from anxiety, and how to use your anxiety to your advantage.Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get exclusive bonus episodes, and access to the Mentally Stronger private community.Check out Morra's book - The Anxious AchieverVisit her website - MorraAM.comFollow Amy on Instagram - @AmyMorinAuthorCheck out Amy's website - AmyMorinLCSW.comPick up a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't DoLeave us a rating or review, and send the screenshot to podcast@amymorinlcsw.com. We'll reply with your free all-access pass to my course, "10 Mental Strength Exercises That Will Help You Reach Your Greatest Potential." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2023 • 19min
3 — Friday Fix: How to Throw Your Negative Thoughts Away and Feel Better Fast
We all have unhelpful and irrational thoughts sometimes. We exaggerate how bad something is, we beat ourselves up for a mistake that we made, or we predict bad things are going to happen.Those types of thoughts can swirl around in our brains and keep us stuck in a negative pattern.Fortunately, there are steps you can take to deal with those negative thoughts so they don't take a toll on you. Here's one of my favorite strategies for getting rid of the negative thoughts that aren't helpful.Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get exclusive bonus episodes, and access to the Mentally Stronger private community.Follow Amy on Instagram - @AmyMorinAuthorCheck out Amy's website - AmyMorinLCSW.comPick up a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't DoLeave us a rating or review, and send the screenshot to podcast@amymorinlcsw.com. We'll reply with your free all-access pass to my course, "10 Mental Strength Exercises That Will Help You Reach Your Greatest Potential." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 15, 2023 • 44min
2 — How to Fall Back in Love With Your Partner With Couples Therapist Andrew G. Marshall
If you ever feel like you've fallen out of love with your partner, you're not alone. Many relationships grow stale. But what if you could take your relationship from mediocre to amazing? An incredible relationship has the power to change your life and help you become the strongest and best version of yourself.Andrew G. Marshall is a couples counselor and the author of the international bestselling book, I Love You But I'm Not in Love With You.Some of the things he discusses are how to confront problems, the exact things you can do to reignite a spark, and the steps you can take to feel passionately in love again.Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get bonus episodes, and exclusive content delivered to your feed every week.Links & ResourcesCheck out Andrew's website - andrewgmarshall.comLearn more about Andrew's book - I Love You But I'm Not in Love With YouListen to Andrew's podcast - The Meaningful Life With Andrew G. MarshallConnect With the ShowFollow Amy on Instagram - @AmyMorinAuthorCheck out Amy's website - AmyMorinLCSW.comPick up a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't DoLeave us a rating or review, and send the screenshot to podcast@amymorinlcsw.com. We'll reply with your free all-access pass to my course, "10 Mental Strength Exercises That Will Help You Reach Your Greatest Potential." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 12, 2023 • 20min
1 — Friday Fix: 5 Lifestyle Mistakes That Will Keep You from Growing Mentally Stronger
Do you often feel like you're putting in so much effort but not getting anywhere? I've been there too. I believe in working smarter, not just harder. But even with that, we can still make some common mistakes that might hold us back in life.That's why I want to share some insights with you. As a therapist, I have come across people who blame themselves for not being strong enough when it's just a matter of simple changes. Once you learn how to recognize these mistakes and work on them, you'll see a big difference in your life.Growth is possible when you let go of the things that are holding you back.Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get exclusive bonus episodes, and access to the Mentally Stronger private community.Follow Amy on Instagram - @AmyMorinAuthorCheck out Amy's website - AmyMorinLCSW.comPick up a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
