Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin
Mental strength is the key to improving your mental health and living your best life. When you grow mentally stronger, you'll be able to overcome self-doubt, manage your emotions, and feel confident in your ability to reach your goals. Join Webby award-winning host Amy Morin, a psychotherapist and international best-selling author to learn the tools, tips, and strategies that will help you think, feel, and do your best in life. On Mondays, she interviews experts, authors, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and celebrities about the strategies they use to overcome the biggest battle we all face — the battle within our own minds. She then breaks down their strategies in "The Therapist's Take" section of the episode so you can apply their strategies to your own life. Every Friday, she shares "The Friday Fix," a weekly segment offering quick exercises straight from her therapy office that can help you grow mentally stronger today. Whether you're struggling with your mental health or you want to take your life to the next level, this show is for you! Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium- Get bonus episodes and exclusive content while also supporting the show.
Episodes
June 14, 2024 • 21 mins
Therapy "speak terms" are often misused in everyday conversations leading to misunderstandings and stigma. Today I'm shedding light on the seven most commonly misused mental health terms — including "narcissist," "gaslighting," and "high-functioning anxiety."
Learn the impact of social media misinformation and why accurate mental health vocabulary matters. Empower yourself with factual information, and discover how proper usage can...
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June 13, 2024 • 60 mins
Explore the art of living well with the new podcast Health Hacks, an OpenMind Original powered by PAVE Studios. Mark Hyman, M.D., wellness expert, brings you science-backed facts, breaks down myths and misinformation, and provides you with the tools you need to live a longer, healthier life. Join him every Tuesday for his unique perspectives, including information on the latest health trends and their impact on our well-being. Just...
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June 10, 2024 • 50 mins
We spend a lot of our time rehashing what happened in the past and worrying about what might happen in the future. It's a skill to learn how to be present right in the moment.
Michael Galyon is a mindfulness coach who coaches corporate clients in how to stay in the moment. Some of the things he talks about today are the benefits of mindfulness, the myths about mindfulness, about the exact exercises that can help you practice mindf...
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You don't need to feel happy all the time. Experiencing uncomfortable emotions, like sadness and anxiety, is healthy. But when you feel stuck in a dark place or your emotions aren't helpful, some strategies can shift how you feel.
In this episode, I share how to identify your personal mood boosters. It's a strategy we often use in the therapy office to help people gain better control over their emotions. Whether you need a boost du...
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June 3, 2024 • 44 mins
If you struggle to understand your feelings and don't know what to do with them, you're not alone. Most of us weren't ever taught how to identify what we're feeling, let alone manage those feelings. That's why so many people try to avoid feeling anything at all.
Author Jennie Allen knows a thing or two about avoiding emotions. She says for much of her life, she tried to fix everything to avoid feeling uncomfortable. But now she's l...
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May 31, 2024 • 20 mins
Whether you're reaching for personal or professional goals, there are some tiny changes you can make that will have big results. These small changes can have a significant impact on your ability to build mental strength, stay motivated, and achieve your goals.
Some of the things I share are how to create a good goal, how to build momentum that helps you stay on track, and the tiny changes that will increase your chances of success....
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There are a lot of societal pressures for women to act a certain way. Some of these pressures are subtle while others are more obvious. But the messages women start receiving at a young age can take a toll on their self-worth.
When Kara Loewentheil became an Ivy League graduate turned women's rights lawyer, she realized the reason she still didn't feel good enough was because she had bought into some of the messages about how wome...
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Whether you're tempted to judge if someone is a good person based on whether they return their shopping cart or you judge music and movies, judgments aren't facts. And they're surprisingly bad for your mental health.
This one simple shift in the way you word something makes a big difference to your psychological well-being. In fact, it's a common strategy used in the therapy office that can help people improve their mental health f...
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How much time do you spend in nature? Most of us spend far more time indoors than outdoors. And we're more likely to be surrounded by electronics than trees.
Craig Foster, the Academy Award-winning filmmaker behind My Octopus Teacher, says we've lost touch with our wild side. Not only is that bad for our psychological well-being, but it's harmful to the ecosystem. He's written a book called Amphibious Soul, and he's now encouraging...
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May 17, 2024 • 17 mins
There are a lot of misconceptions about what it means to be mentally stronger and how to know when you are gaining strength. Unfortunately, society often rewards us for acting tough while not actually being strong. This can lead to confusion and frustration about whether you are getting better and growing stronger.
As a therapist, I want everyone to know that if you are doing any of these 10 things, you are probably already stronge...
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May 13, 2024 • 57 mins
Panic attacks and anxiety are common. But almost no one talks about how to deal with them.
For years, Matt Gutman, the Chief National Correspondent for ABC News, kept his panic attacks secret. He worried what people would think if he revealed his mental health struggles. After years of suffering in silence, followed by years of searching for help, he's written a book to help others learn how to cope with panic attacks. Some of the ...
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May 10, 2024 • 17 mins
It's probably second nature to get some physical distance from something stressing you out when you can. But what about those times when you can't? You can't run away from a traffic jam or physically escape bad news.
Fortunately, you can always get psychological distance. Some things you'll learn are strategies for gaining psychological distance, when to use this tool, and how to make it most effective.
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May 6, 2024 • 53 mins
Improving your communication skills could improve your life in many ways. From deeper relationships to healthier conflict resolution, your communication skills play a large part in the overall quality of your life.
Bestselling author Charles Duhigg says we all have the ability to sharpen our communication skills and become what he calls "supercommunicators." Some of the things he shares today are how to have conversations with stra...
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May 3, 2024 • 18 mins
What are some sentimental items you keep despite the fact that they really serve no practical purpose? Whether you keep clothes that no longer fit or you have a collection of birthday cards from childhood, the items you keep could reveal a lot about you.
Here's what the research says about sentimental items, what your keepsakes reveal about you, and the link between emotional attachment to your items and your self-worth.
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April 29, 2024 • 48 mins
The fear of the unknown can cause us to over-plan, micromanage, and worry about things that are beyond our control. But coping with uncertainty feels uncomfortable.
According to author/professor Brian Klaas, many of the things that shape our lives aren't really within our control. A chance meeting at the grocery store might have a much more profound effect on your life than where you went to college. His book Fluke explains the rol...
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April 26, 2024 • 18 mins
From job rejections to health problems, bad news is part of life. But the way you respond to bad news can make all the difference in how you feel as you move forward.
Staying mentally strong in the face of bad news can help you solve a problem, cope better, and manage your stress. Here are seven strategies that can help you cope with whatever challenges life throws your way.
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April 22, 2024 • 71 mins
Although everyone experiences grief sometimes, no one talks about how to grieve. Not knowing what to do when you're experiencing serious emotional pain can compound the hurt. And if you're not careful, you might unknowingly do things that worsen the pain.
Fortunately, Meghan Jarvis has studied the concrete strategies that heal. She's a psychotherapist who, after losing both of her parents, realized that the information about grief...
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Mental strength is built with exercise, the same way physical strength is built. However, mental strength exercises don't have to be painful or complicated to be effective.
There are many small things you can do every day to grow mentally stronger. Sometimes, slight shifts in the way you think, manage your emotions, or take action can make a huge difference to your mindset. Here are five simple but effective ways you can start buil...
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Do you ever feel bored or stuck in a rut? If so, you're not alone. It's easy to go through life on autopilot.
But inventor, author, and Harvard professor Jeff Karp says it doesn't have to be that way. Jeff is a biomedical engineer who has invented many interesting things. He's also the author of a new book called LIT: Life Ignition Tools. Some of the things he shares today are how to spark new ideas, solve problems creatively, and ...
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April 12, 2024 • 21 mins
It's tough to find a therapist sometimes. The last thing you want to do when you're stressed out or battling a mental health issue is research how to find someone you can talk to. But if you just go with the first therapist you find, you might find they're not the best match for you.
Research shows the number one factor that determines the effectiveness of your treatment is your relationship with your therapist. If you find someon...
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