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.
Categories: Education
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Do you ever feel like your emotions are in charge of your day? Maybe a spike in anxiety makes it difficult to function or a burst of anger caused you to do something you regret. But what if you could manage them without just suppressing them? Today, I’m sharing five powerful, science-backed strategies to help you handle big emotions. Building mental strength isn't about suppressing your feelings, it's about knowing how to manage them well. Some of the things I talk about are: The biggest misconceptions about managing your emotions The difference between being mentally strong and acting tough How to use neuroscience to turn down the intensity of your feelings The simple trick that will calm your brain's fight-or-flight response in seconds How to use healthy distraction to give your mind a much-needed break Why the stories you tell yourself can make or break your emotional state How to use your body to calm your mind The most powerful strategy to decrease emotional intensity fast Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Related Episodes 5 - Get Instant Relief From an Uncomfortable Emotion 65 — Instant Calm: The One Minute Breathing Exercise to Reduce Stress and Anxiety 78 — How to Stop Ruminating On Negative Things and Start Enjoying Life Connect with the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Visit my website — AmyMorinLCSW.com Sponsors OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at https://www.oneskin.co/ Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Hollow Socks — Buy 2, get 2 free at hollowsocks.com BetterHelp — This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/mentallystrong Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger Lola Blankets — Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code STRONGER at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Uncommon Goods — Go to UncommonGoods.com/Stronger for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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265 - 259 - Feel Hopeless? 5 Habits That Bring Hope Back Fast with Dr. Julia Garcia Mon, 27 Oct 2025
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256 - 250 — The Surprising Power of Letting Yourself Feel Bad Fri, 26 Sep 2025
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240 - Trailer - Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin Sat, 02 Aug 2025
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