123 episodes
Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin Amy Morin
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- Health & Fitness
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!
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119 — Turning Your Pain Into Purpose With Juice WRLD's Mother Carmela Wallace
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. Some of the things she shares are why it's important to share your struggles with, how to get help for yourself or someone else, and how she's managing to work through her grief.
Links & Resources
Instagram — @ms_carm_1118
Live Free 999
988 Crisis & Suicide Line
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118 — How to Do Something You Hate
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 through things you don't want to do.
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117 — Overcome the Fear of Speaking Up with Author Elaine Lin Hering
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 finding the best words, and how to find the courage to get your needs met.
Links & Resources
ElaineLinHering.com
Unlearning Silence
Instagram — @elainelinhering
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116 — Stop Misusing These 7 Mental Health Terms
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 promote better understanding to reduce stigma. Here's how to spread mental health awareness, improve your communication skills, and get answers to your questions about mental health.
Links & Resources
Mental Health America screening tools
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Introducing: Health Hacks with Mark Hyman, M.D
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 search for “Health Hacks” — empowering you to live well.
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115 — Finding Calm in the Present Moment With Michael Galyon
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 mindfulness today.
Links & Resources
MichaelGalyon.com
Follow Michael on Instagram - @Michael.Galyon
Listen to Michael's podcast - Letting It Settle
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AirDoctor - Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!
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ButcherBox - Celebrate Father's Day by going to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code STRONGER60 at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year. Plus get an added bonus of $60 off of your annual membership.
ZocDoc - Go to ZocDoc.com/stronger and download the app for free so you can find the best doctor, therapist, or psychiatrist for you today–either online or in-person.
Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)!
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Buy Amy's books on mental strength
Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor
Email the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com
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