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  • 220 — 3 Nightly Questions to Ask Yourself to Build Emotional Intelligence, Boost Mental Strength, and Quiet Your Brain Before You Go to Sleep

    220 — 3 Nightly Questions to Ask Yourself to Build Emotional Intelligence, Boost Mental Strength, and Quiet Your Brain Before You Go to Sleep
    Jun 13 2025
    Does your mind race at night? Maybe you replay everything that went wrong during the day? Or maybe you lie awake worrying about tomorrow?You’re not alone. Asking yourself three simple questions every night can calm those thoughts, boost your emotional intelligence, and help you sleep better. These questions only take a couple of minutes to answer, but they can rewire your brain for positivity and resilience. By the end of the episode, you'll have a nightly mental strength routine designed to improve your mental health and help you feel calmer and happier. Some of the things I share are: The GHI Method: A simple 3-step formula using gratitude, hope, and inner strength How this nightly habit builds mental strength and resilience Why small, intentional reflections reduce stress and enhance personal growth The science behind practicing gratitude and its impact on your brain How to tie this routine to your daily habits for long-term consistency Personal stories of how GHI has helped others with anxiety and overwhelm Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. 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 Quince — Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠Quince.com/stronger⁠ OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ZocDoc — Go to ⁠⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠calm.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mentally Strong — Sign up for your free 7-day trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠MentallyStrong.Downpat.ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 m
  • 219 — Stop Hating Yourself: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reclaiming Your Worth with Dr. Blaise Aguirre

    219 — Stop Hating Yourself: A Step-by-Step Guide to Reclaiming Your Worth with Dr. Blaise Aguirre
    Jun 9 2025
    Do you feel like your inner critic is trying to make you hate yourself? That deep-rooted feeling that you’re not good enough can quietly shape your life, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. I’m joined by Dr. Blaise Aguirre, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and one of the top experts on self-hatred and borderline personality disorder. With decades of experience, he’s here to unravel why self-hatred develops and what you can do to overcome it. Some of the things we discuss are: Why self-hatred is a learned behavior (and how to identify its roots). The hidden ways self-hatred creeps into your life, like perfectionism and people-pleasing. How to tell the difference between low self-esteem and self-hatred. Simple steps that can help you stop hating yourself and build self-compassion. Why small acts of kindness can help you see your value more clearly. The exact steps you can take to stop hating yourself today. Want more tips for building mental strength? Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠ and get weekly AMA episodes and monthly bonuses to help you grow mentally stronger! Links & Resources Ihatemyselfbook.com Follow Dr. Aguirre on Instagram — @blaiseaguirre Connect with the Show Buy Amy's ⁠⁠⁠⁠books on mental strength⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠AmyMorinLCSW.com ⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Quince — Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠Quince.com/stronger OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #oneskinpod Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠calm.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ZocDoc — Go to ⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/STRONGER⁠⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! Mentally Strong — Sign up for your free 7-day trial at ⁠⁠MentallyStrong.Downpait.Ai⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 m
  • 218 — 3 Steps to Building Boundaries That Stick So You Can Reclaim Your Time and Energy

    218 — 3 Steps to Building Boundaries That Stick So You Can Reclaim Your Time and Energy
    Jun 6 2025
    Do you struggle to set boundaries that stick? You're not alone. Boundaries protect your time, energy, and mental well-being, yet many of us feel guilty or back down when faced with pushback. Fortunately, boundary setting is a skill, and just like any skill, you can get better with practice. This episode is all about helping you create boundaries you can feel good about. By the end of the episode, you'll know how to identify, communicate, and stick to your boundaries—with zero guilt. Some of the things I share are: Why boundaries are essential for your mental and emotional wellbeing How unclear boundaries drain your energy and create resentment A simple 3-step formula for building boundaries that last How boundaries can transform your relationships for the better Words and strategies to clearly and kindly communicate your limits Why “showing” your boundaries can work better than just “telling” people How to handle pushback without backing down Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. 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 Quince — Get free shipping and 365-day returns at Quince.com/stronger OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ZocDoc — Go to ⁠⁠Zocdoc.com/STRONGER⁠⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠calm.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mentally Strong — Sign up for your free 7-day trial at ⁠⁠⁠MentallyStrong.Downpat.ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 m
  • 217 — The Science of Validation: The Secret Ingredient Your Relationships Need with Dr. Caroline Fleck

    217 — The Science of Validation: The Secret Ingredient Your Relationships Need with Dr. Caroline Fleck
    Jun 2 2025
    Do you feel heard when you talk to people? Have you struggled to connect deeply with others in challenging moments? Validation could help you build trust, strengthen your relationships, and prevent miscommunications. But validation is often misunderstood. You don't have to agree with someone to validate them. No one knows this better than Dr. Caroline Fleck, a clinical psychologist and validation expert. In this episode, we discuss how the power of validation can strengthen connections and foster mental strength. Some of the things we discuss are: How validation is different from praise. Why validation is just as important as love and compassion in relationships. How validation can de-escalate conflicts and strengthen communication. Simple skills like mirroring emotions and the “mindfulness, understanding, and empathy” framework. The role of validation in self-compassion and mental strength. The exact steps you can take to ensure someone feels heard and understood. What happens when people don't feel validated. What you can do if you aren't feeling validated by other people. Want more tips for building mental strength? Subscribe to ⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠ and get weekly AMA episodes and monthly bonuses to help you grow mentally stronger! Links & Resources Follow Dr. Fleck on Instagram - @CarolineFleckphd DrCarolineFleck.com Validation Connect with the Show Buy Amy's ⁠⁠⁠books on mental strength⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠AmyMorinLCSW.com ⁠⁠ Sponsors Quince - Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠⁠Quince.com/stronger⁠ OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #oneskinpod Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠calm.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ZocDoc — Go to ⁠Zocdoc.com/STRONGER⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! Mentally Strong — Sign up for your free 7-day trial at ⁠MentallyStrong.Downpait.Ai⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 m
  • 216 — 7 Ways to Heal Trauma Without Going to Therapy

    216 — 7 Ways to Heal Trauma Without Going to Therapy
    May 30 2025
    Research shows 70% of us will experience trauma at least once in our lives, but many won’t seek therapy to work through it. Whether it’s because therapy doesn’t feel right for you, it’s not accessible, or you want to supplement it with additional strategies, there are many ways to recover from a traumatic experience. From drum circles to spending time in nature, research shows you don't have to talk about trauma to heal from it. There are practical and effective ways to help you regulate your emotions, calm your nervous system, and work through the pain in your own way. Some of the things I discuss today are: Why traditional talk therapy isn’t the only path to healing (and sometimes, not the best one). How drumming or theater can help release buried emotions. The surprising ways caring for animals or gardening can soothe your nervous system and promote healing. The specific physical activities that release trauma. The creative outlets that can open up paths to recovery. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ZocDoc - Go to ⁠Zocdoc.com/STRONGER⁠ to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠calm.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠ AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠⁠ Mentally Strong — Sign up for your free 7-day trial at ⁠⁠MentallyStrong.Downpat.ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 m
  • 215 — Are You Addicted to Revenge? Why We Crave It and How to Break the Cycle with James Kimmel

    215 — Are You Addicted to Revenge? Why We Crave It and How to Break the Cycle with James Kimmel
    May 26 2025
    Revenge sounds like a good idea sometimes. Whether you want to get back at an ex or you want to hurt a coworker who wronged you, there's a reason why you might fantasize about getting even. It has to do with the way your brain works. Today's guest, James Kimmel Jr., is a researcher at Yale School of Medicine and the author of The Science of Revenge. He'll discuss how revenge becomes addictive and why you shouldn't entertain the idea. Some of the things we talk about today are: Why revenge is a natural human craving and how it activates your brain's addiction pathways How to recognize and break free from toxic revenge cycles The surprising science behind forgiveness and why it’s better for you than revenge A powerful mental exercise to help you move beyond resentment How letting go of revenge can help you build resilience and mental strength Want more tips for building mental strength? Subscribe to ⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠ and get weekly AMA episodes and monthly bonuses to help you grow mentally stronger! Links & Resources JamesKimmelJr.com The Science of Revenge Episode 182 — The Science of Forgiveness Connect with the Show Buy Amy's ⁠⁠books on mental strength⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠ ⁠AmyMorinLCSW.com ⁠ Sponsors OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠⁠⁠ #oneskinpod Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠⁠calm.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠⁠ AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠⁠⁠ ZocDoc - Go to Zocdoc.com/STRONGER to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! Mentally Strong — Sign up for your free 7-day trial at MentallyStrong.Downpait.Ai⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 m
  • 214 — Why Self-Care Isn't the Answer to Your Problems

    214 — Why Self-Care Isn't the Answer to Your Problems
    May 23 2025
    Self-care often gets hailed as the ultimate fix for stress, burnout, and every mental health issue. But self-care is frequently misunderstood. Sometimes, it can be like putting a Band-Aid on a deeper wound. So if self-care isn't the cure-all answer, what really helps for long-term change? That's what I'm talking about today. Some of the things I share are: Why self-care isn’t designed to fix issues like negative thinking patterns or toxic relationships. The problem with quick fixes like bubble baths when your stress is rooted elsewhere. The psychology behind building mental strength and why it’s more important than pampering yourself. How to figure out if you need to fix the problem or fix how you feel about it. The five practical steps that will help you strengthen your mind. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. 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/⁠⁠⁠ Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at ⁠⁠⁠calm.com/STRONGER⁠⁠⁠ AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠ Mentally Strong — Sign up for your free 7-day trial at ⁠MentallyStrong.Downpat.ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 m
  • BONUS: Try My New "Mentally Strong" App — 24/7 Support to Build Mental Strength

    BONUS: Try My New "Mentally Strong" App — 24/7 Support to Build Mental Strength
    May 21 2025
    Introducing Mentally Strong! My new program provides feedback, advice, and mental strength-building tools at any time you need them. I've spent over a year working on this, and I can't wait for you to try it! Mentally Strong gives you access to 16 specialized AI mental strength coaches. Whether you want help creating a script to say no to someone or you want clarity on how you're feeling, Mentally Strong can help. In today's episode, I break down how it works and what it can do for you. Sign up for your free 7-day trial — MentallyStrong.Downpat.ai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 m
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