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Mentally Stronger with Therapist 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

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331 - Why You Can't Stop Overthinking — and the...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/07/06

Have you ever spent hours replaying a conversation in your head that didn't go well? Maybe you said something you wish you hadn't. Maybe someone made a comment you can't stop thinking about. But the more you think about it, the worse you feel — and you can't seem to stop. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. My guest is Donna Jackson Nakazawa, an award-winning science journalist and author of nine books. Her new book is Mind Drama and she has uncovered some surprising strategies that can

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330 — The Real Reason Your Coping Skills Aren't...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/07/03

Want more plays to help you stay mentally strong? Pick up a copy of ⁠The Mental Strength Playbook⁠. Have you ever tried a mental strength strategy that everyone swears by, and it didn't work for you? Maybe you tried to meditate in the middle of a panic attack and felt worse, or started a gratitude journal while your life was falling apart and just ended up feeling guilty about your list. The same coping skills that saves you in one moment can backfire in another. Fortunately, you can sharpen

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329 — How to Stop Beating Yourself Up for How You...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/06/29

Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I should be over this by now"? Maybe an old fear or insecurity shows up, and instead of just feeling it, you feel bad about feeling that way. Most of us were taught that hard feelings — shame, envy, anger, boredom — are problems to be solved or character flaws to fix. And when they don't go away, we pile on a second layer of distress. But my guest today says that's exactly where we go wrong. The goal isn't to get rid of hard feelings. It's to get more

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328 — The Best Way to Solve a Problem When You Feel...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/06/26

Want more plays to help you stay mentally strong? Pick up a copy of The Mental Strength Playbook. Have you ever felt stuck trying to solve a problem? Maybe you're trying to figure out how to attract more customers, smooth things over with someone you love, or finally dig out of debt—but you just can't figure out what to do? Well, sometimes pushing harder for an answer in the same direction is exactly what's keeping you stuck. And that's why brainstorming the worst ideas might be the key to

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327 — Why You Can't Make Up Your Mind (and How to...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/06/22

Think about the last time you couldn't make up your mind about a big decision. Maybe you made a pro-and-con list, read every review, and talked it through with other people — and still couldn't decide. We tell ourselves that just a little more information will finally bring the certainty we need to choose. But my guest today says more research can fuel your anxiety and the certainty we're chasing doesn't actually exist. If you're indecisive, you overthink every choice, or you freeze up for fear of

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51:10

323 — Always Bracing for the Worst? Here's Why...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/06/08

Have you ever told someone, "I'm not an optimist, I'm a realist" because the whole "good vibes only" thing seems irritating, and you don't want to set yourself up for disappointment?A lot of us brace for the worst on purpose. We think if we expect the worst, we'll either be right or pleasantly surprised. But bracing for disaster can be bad for you health. My guest today is Dr. Deepika Chopra — a clinical health psychologist known as The Optimism Doctor® and the author of The Power of Real

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22:29

318 — How to Turn Anxiety Into a Competitive...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/05/22

Want strategies to help you stay mentally strong right now? Pick up a copy of The Mental Strength Playbook.Have you ever been about to walk into something important — a big presentation, a tough call, a conversation you've been dreading — and your body just completely betrays you? Your heart is pounding, your palms are sweaty, your stomach is in knots. And no matter how many times you tell yourself to just calm down, it doesn't work? When they physical symptoms of anxiety spike, telling yourself

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317 — The Goal You Keep Setting and Not Following...

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2026/05/18

Pick up a copy of The Mental Strength Playbook. Do you ever set a goal you genuinely cared about — get healthier, write the book, finally save money — and two weeks later you can't make yourself take any action? Even when you have motivation and a good plan, sometimes, the action doesn't happen. Closing the gap between what you intend to do and what you actually do has far less to do with trying harder than you'd expect, and far more to do with a smarter approach. My guest today is Chris Bailey,

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23:41

316 — How Talking to a Rubber Duck Will Solve Any...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/05/15

Buy a copy of The Mental Strength Playbook.Whether you're trying to figure out how to address a problem with a friend or you're struggling to make a decision about what to do next week, thinking about a problem can be exhausting. And the more you think about solutions, the more you struggle to find an answer. Fortunately, there's a simple strategy that can help you uncover the solution fast. Not only is it backed by science, but it's also used by engineers at companies like Amazon and Toyota

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50:40

315 — Can't Let Go of Your Stuff? The Sticky Note...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/05/11

Want to be mentally stronger today? Buy The Mental Strength Playbook. Take a quick look around your home. How many piles of mail are sitting on the counter? How many clothes are in your closet that you haven't worn in two years? How much stuff is shoved in the garage, the spare room, or the storage unit you're still paying $200 a month for? Most of us are drowning in stuff, and it's costing us more than we realize. The research is clear that clutter drains your energy, fragments your attention,

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314 — Beating Yourself Up? The 10-Second Play That...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/05/08

Pre-order a copy of ⁠The Mental Strength Playbook⁠.Have you ever rewritten an email five times before hitting send because you keep telling yourself it's not quite right? Or beaten yourself up over something you said and convinced yourself you've ruined everything? That's your inner critic . We all have one—and while that little voice is meant to protect you, it can easily get in the way of thinking, feeling, and doing your best. Fortunately, you don't have to silence it. There's a simpler

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313 — Tired of People Draining You? The Empathy Rule...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/05/04

The Mental Strength Playbook is out now. Order your copy today. Do you have someone in your life who only calls when they need something? Maybe it's the relative who always goes from one crisis to the next, the friend who vents for an hour and never asks how you're doing, or the coworker who treats you like their personal therapist. You care about them but you feel drained by them too. Fortunately, you can show real empathy while also setting boundaries. And this might be the best thing for both

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312 - Avoiding a Hard Conversation? 3 Plays to Help...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/05/01

Pick up a copy of ⁠The Mental Strength Playbook⁠. Have you ever rehearsed an uncomfortable conversation in your head over and over again? Maybe you want to ask for a raise, address something that hurt your feelings, or share bad news—but you keep running the words on a loop, hunting for the perfect way to say it. While we like to practice, rehearsing isn't actually helping. It's worrying in disguise. Today, I'm sharing three plays that work a lot better, so you can stop dreading the conversation

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311 — The Science of How Your Spaces Shape Your Mind...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/04/27

Pre-order ⁠⁠⁠The Mental Strength Playbook⁠⁠⁠ now and get access to pre-order bonuses! What if cleaning your kitchen counter could actually help with depression? What if rearranging your living room could improve your relationships? Or moving your fruit bowl could make you healthier? We tend to think change is all about what's happening inside us — our mindset, our habits, our willpower. But what if the secret to a better life isn't just about what you do, but where you do it? My guest today is

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310 — Can't Stop Worrying? Why Telling Yourself to...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/04/24

Pre-order The Mental Strength Playbook and get your pre-order bonuses. Get a signed copy at Books & Books delivered to you.Can't stop replaying that awkward conversation from yesterday? Still anxious about something that might happen next week? If your brain keeps dragging you back to the same worries over and over, telling yourself to "just stop thinking about it" isn't going to work. In fact, research shows trying to suppress thoughts makes the worry come back even harder. But there's a

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309 — Feel Left Out a Lot? The Neuroscience of...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/04/20

Want more plays to choose from? Pre-order ⁠⁠The Mental Strength Playbook⁠⁠ before April 28th and get exclusive bonuses delivered instantly — including a mental strength audit and the book's introduction. Have you ever wondered why an unanswered text can send you into a spiral? Or why you keep having the same fight with your partner over and over again? It might be your attachment style. And the good news is, you can actually rewire your brain to feel more secure in your relationships. My guest

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19:51

308 — Pause. Pick. Play. The Formula for Getting...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/04/17

Want more plays to choose from? Pre-order ⁠The Mental Strength Playbook⁠ before April 28th and get exclusive bonuses delivered instantly — including a mental strength audit and the book's introduction.Imagine being a therapist from small-town Maine who has never spoken in front of more than 20 people — and suddenly finding yourself backstage at a massive conference, about to share a stage with Gary Vee. That's exactly what happened to me. And instead of running for the exit, I ran a play

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307 — Eco Medicine Doctor: How to Use Nature to...

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2026/04/13

Pre-order ⁠⁠⁠The Mental Strength Playbook⁠⁠⁠ now and get access to pre-order bonuses!What if the ultimate strategy to calm your brain, fight burnout, and boost your happiness doesn't come from a pharmacy but instead, comes from nature? Most of us spend our days glued to screens, sitting underneath artificial lights, and spending up to 93% of our time indoors. The "indoor epidemic" may be costing us our mental and physical health. Fortunately, a few simple changes could turn things around. My

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306 — You Don't Need to Feel Strong to Be Strong

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/04/10

Want to know how to run the plays that will help you stay mentally strong? Pre-order The Mental Strength Playbook. Have you ever had to show up to do something when you felt like you had nothing to give? Or have you doubted your ability to handle a challenge because you didn’t feel strong enough? Fortunately, you don't have to feel strong to be strong. And today, I'm sharing why. Some of the things I talk about are: The hardest thing I’ve ever had to do—and how it redefined my understanding of

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305 — How to Make the Biggest Changes With the...

Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin ·

2026/04/06

Pre-order ⁠⁠The Mental Strength Playbook⁠⁠ and get access to exclusive pre-order bonuses!What if everything you believe about making big changes in your life is wrong? What if rather than a huge transformation, you're better of taking a series of small steps toward a new life? My guest today is Eric Zimmer, a behavior change expert, host of the award-winning podcast The One You Feed, and author of the new book How a Little Becomes a Lot. Some of the things we discuss in this episode are:

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