Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin

Unlock the secrets to improving your mental health and living your best life with the "Mentally Stronger" podcast. Hosted by Webby award-winning psychotherapist Amy Morin, an international best-selling author, this show offers invaluable tools, tips, and strategies designed to make you mentally stronger. When you boost your mental strength, you'll conquer self-doubt, manage your emotions effectively, and gain confidence in achieving your goals. Tune in every Monday to hear Amy interview top experts, authors, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and celebrities about the tactics they use to win the toughest battle of all — the battle within their own minds. In "The Therapist's Take" segment, Amy deconstructs these strategies so you can easily apply them to your own life. Don't miss "The Friday Fix," a weekly segment where Amy shares quick, actionable exercises from her therapy office to help you build mental strength right now. Whether you're struggling with your mental health or aiming to elevate your life, this podcast is your go-to resource for mental strength and well-being. 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.

Episodes

128 — 5 Ways to Deal with Negative Thoughts So You Can Train Your Brain to Become Mentally Stronger

July 26, 2024 • 23 mins
You have about 60,000 thoughts every day. But many of those thoughts aren't helpful. Whether you put yourself down, rehash a conversation that happened in the past, or worry about something that could happen in the future, your thoughts affect how you feel and behave. While you can't control all the thoughts that pop into your head, you can control how you respond to them. In this episode, I share five ways to deal with negative th...
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127 — How to Become a Better Judge of Character with Dr. Richard Davis

July 22, 2024 • 47 mins
Do you struggle with good judgment? If so, you're not alone. We all lack good judgment sometimes and often, it involves our struggle to identify someone's true character. Fortunately, organizational psychologist Richard Davis says we can improve our judgment once we better understand personality. He assesses personality for a living and he's written a new book called Good Judgment to help us better understand the skills and strateg...
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126 — Overcome Choice Overload to Make Smarter, Faster Decisions without Regret

July 19, 2024 • 20 mins
Choice overload can lead to decision deadlock. Whether you're trying to decide what kind of car to buy or what color to paint your wall, the overwhelming number of options make it challenging to make a decision. Studies show endless options can take a toll on our mental health. Fortunately, these seven strategies can simplify your decision-making process and prevent you from experiencing regret that you made the wrong choice. Some ...
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125 — How to Advocate for Your Health and Save Your Life with Samantha Harris

July 15, 2024 • 50 mins
It's tempting to put off dealing with a health issue until later. But time is our best weapon against illness. Sometimes, you have to speak up more than once to get your needs addressed. No one knows this better than Samantha Harris. She was at the top of her career as the host of shows like Dancing with the Stars, E! News Now, and the Emmy Awards when she developed a health issue. So, while it wasn't a convenient time to address h...
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124 — Stop Self-Sabotage: 7 Reasons You Are Holding Yourself Back and How to Stop Once and For All

July 12, 2024 • 19 mins
Why would a medical student who needs to ace an exam go out and party instead of study? Why would someone be mean to their new partner for no reason when they really like that person? The answer is self-sabotage. We all sabotage our goals sometimes. And there's interesting psychology behind why we do it. Here are the top seven reasons we sabotage our chances of success and three things you can do to stop. Offers From Our Sponsors B...
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123 — Healing Your Unseen Emotional Wounds with Christina Rasmussen

July 8, 2024 • 54 mins
When we talk about grief, we often refer to the loss of a loved one. But this is not the only type of loss that causes emotional pain. Sometimes, our losses are invisible — like when someone criticizes our dream and we stop pursuing it. Christina Rasmussen is a grief educator and the best-selling author of several books, including Second Firsts. Her new book is Invisible Loss. Some of the things she talks about are how to identify ...
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122 — 10 Mental Health Improvement Strategies Therapists Prescribe Their Patients

July 5, 2024 • 20 mins
Mental health is something we can work on daily. There are many small steps we can take to improve our psychological well-being but we have to be intentional about doing them. Something as simple as looking at a picture of nature could reduce your emotional and physical pain. And there are steps you can take to counteract negative thoughts and low motivation. Here are 10 strategies therapists often prescribe to help people improve ...
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121 — Empowering Kids to Thrive with Dr. Michele Borba

July 1, 2024 • 46 mins
There's a lot of pressure to ensure that we're helping kids have everything they need to become successful adults. But it's easy to overdo it and give them more help than they need, which prevents them from learning necessary life skills. Dr. Michele Borba, a psychologist and parenting expert, has researched what kids need to thrive in life. She has written a new book called Thrivers. Some of the things she shares today are what s...
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120 — How to Stop Being a People-Pleaser and Start Gaining the Confidence to Be Yourself

June 28, 2024 • 18 mins
You might think you're doing a good thing when trying to make others happy. But people-pleasing comes with harmful consequences. In fact, studies show people-pleasers struggle with self-discipline, troubled relationships, higher rates of mental health issues, and higher levels of distress. Fortunately, these three strategies can help you stop people-pleasing today. With practice, you can reclaim your mental strength, empower yourse...
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119 — Turning Your Pain Into Purpose With Juice WRLD's Mother Carmela Wallace

June 24, 2024 • 45 mins
Everyone goes through painful things. Grief and loss is part of life. But we all have choices with how we handle the pain. When rapper Juice WRLD passed away from an accidental overdose, his mother could have let his music be his legacy. But she decided to start an organization to help other people who are dealing with mental health issues and substance abuse problems. She says turning her pain into purpose is helping her heal. Som...
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118 — How to Do Something You Hate

June 21, 2024 • 17 mins
There are some common struggles we experience when we have to do something we don't want to do — be it a mundane chore, an exhausting exercise routine, or a dreaded work meeting. But doing something you hate is part of life, and learning to do those things well can help you grow mentally stronger. These five strategies can help you tackle challenges head-on. Each one can help you build tolerance to discomfort and help you get throu...
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117 — Overcome the Fear of Speaking Up with Author Elaine Lin Hering

June 17, 2024 • 52 mins
Whether you want to ask your ride share driver to adjust the temperature in the car or you want to say no to an invitation without sounding rude, it's tough to speak up sometimes. Fortunately, Elaine Lin Hering has some great guidance that can empower you to use your voice. Elaine is a communication skills expert and the author of Unlearning Silence. Some of the things she talks about are why we struggle to speak, strategies for fi...
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116 — Stop Misusing These 7 Mental Health Terms

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 p...
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Introducing: Health Hacks with Mark Hyman, M.D

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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115 — Finding Calm in the Present Moment With Michael Galyon

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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114 — Break Free From a Bad Mood by Identifying the Mood Boosters That Will Help You Feel Better Fast

June 7, 2024 • 18 mins
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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113 — Overcoming the Fear of Feeling with Author Jennie Allen

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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112 — These 7 Tiny Changes That Lead to Big Results When You're Working on Your Goals

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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111 — Redefine Your Self-Worth and Rise Above Societal Expectations with Author Kara Loewentheil

May 27, 2024 • 51 mins
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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110 — The One Simple Shift That Will Help You Be Less Judgmental So You Can Have Better Mental Health

May 24, 2024 • 15 mins
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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