Episodes

  • 156 — How to Believe in Yourself

    156 — How to Believe in Yourself
    Nov 1 2024
    Your belief in yourself significantly impacts how likely you are to succeed at anything you do. Research studies show that self-efficacy affects your motivation, perseverance, and performance. Fortunately, you can take steps to build your belief in yourself. And when you do, you'll increase your likelihood of reaching your goals. Some of the things I share today are: Why self-efficacy is a core component of mental strength How your belief in yourself influences the way you tackle challenges (and how long you'll work on trying to overcome obstacles) The one thing you can do every day to build the belief in yourself (it only takes a minute) How to change your brain by rewarding and reinforcing positive perceptions of yourself Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Offers From Our Sponsors BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ZocDoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at ZocDoc.com/stronger ButcherBox — Sign up at butcherbox.com/stronger and enter code stronger at checkout to receive a whole turkey, turkey breast, or a spiral ham + $20 off Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystronger AquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today. Uncommon Goods — Get 15% off your next gift at UncommonGoods.com/stronger Wildgrain — Free Croissants in every box and $30 off your first box when you go to Wildgrain.com/stronger or use code stronger at checkout Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • 155 — How to Survive a Toxic Workplace with Dr. Jessica Kriegel

    155 — How to Survive a Toxic Workplace with Dr. Jessica Kriegel
    Oct 28 2024
    A toxic workplace can take a serious toll on your well-being. But it's not always an option to quit your job. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to reduce the impact it has on you. Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a workplace culture expert. She's the Chief Strategy Officer of Workforce and Labor at Culture Partners. She transforms corporate culture for success. Some of the things we discuss are: The signs of a toxic workplace The role leaders play in preventing workplace toxicity The power employees have to influence their workplace culture Why you should avoid jobs where workers are called "family" The effects a toxic workplace can have on your mental health Steps to take if you find yourself in a toxic workplace Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Links & Resources JessicaKriegel.com TheTimelessRide.com Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Offers From Our Sponsors Uncommon Goods — Get 15% off at UncommonGoods.com/stronger Wildgrain — Get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box at wildgrain.com/stronger AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ButcherBox — Sign up at butcherbox.com/stronger and enter code stronger at checkout to receive a whole turkey, turkey breast, or a spiral ham + $20 off Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystronger AquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • 154 — Strategies for Unstoppable Motivation

    154 — Strategies for Unstoppable Motivation
    Oct 25 2024
    Do you need motivation but aren't sure how to get it? Fortunately, some science-backed strategies can help you build and maintain motivation over time (yet no one tells us how to do it). Whether you just want to get your house organized or you want to complete a triathlon, this episode will give you the skills you need to get (and stay) motivated. Some of the things I share are: The biggest myths about motivation (and what the science actually says) How to get motivated when you just don't feel like doing something The things that motivate us and why you need to understand the factors that motivate you The type of goal that will enhance your motivation The strategies that will bolster your motivation and help you stay consistent over time Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Links & Resources Episode 118 - How to Do Something You Hate Offers From Our Sponsors BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Zocdoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at Zocdoc.com/stronger ButcherBox — Sign up at butcherbox.com/stronger and enter code stronger at checkout to receive a whole turkey, turkey breast, or a spiral ham + $20 off Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystronger AquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today. Uncommon Goods — Get 15% off your next gift at UncommonGoods.com/stronger Wildgrain — Free Croissants in every box and $30 off your first box when you go to Wildgrain.com/stronger or use code stronger at checkout Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • 153 — How to Finally Feel Good About Your Body with Dr. Charlotte Markey

    153 — How to Finally Feel Good About Your Body with Dr. Charlotte Markey
    Oct 21 2024
    Do you cringe when you see a picture of yourself? Do you say negative things about how you look? If so, you're not alone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to improve your body image. Dr. Charlotte Markey is a renowned health psychologist and professor of psychology. She has an extensive background in body image research and has authored several influential books. Her newest book, Adultish: The Body Image Book for Life, delves into how our perceptions of our bodies evolve over time and provides strategies to improve our body image. Some of the things we discuss are: How to increase awareness about your body image The things that impact how you feel about yourself The cost of poor body image The difference between maladaptive and adaptive investments in your appearance How to raise kids who feel good about how they look How to deal with negative thoughts about yourself when you look in the mirror Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Links & Resources Adultish Follow Dr. Markey on Instagram — @Char_Markey Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Offers From Our Sponsors Uncommon Goods — Get 15% off at UncommonGoods.com/stronger Wildgrain — Get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box at wildgrain.com/stronger AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ButcherBox — Sign up at butcherbox.com/stronger and enter code stronger at checkout to receive a whole turkey, turkey breast, or a spiral ham + $20 off Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystronger AquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today. Jenni Kayne - Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code stronger15 at jennikayne.com/stronger15 #jennikaynepartner ZocDoc - Go to ZocDoc.com/stronger to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • 152 — Conquer Any Fear with These Science-Backed Steps

    152 — Conquer Any Fear with These Science-Backed Steps
    Oct 18 2024
    People often say, "Face your fears," but they rarely share how to do it. Fortunately, there are specific steps you can take to make something feel a lot less scary. Whether you struggle with a fear of public speaking, a snake phobia, or a social phobia, this method can help. Therapists use exposure therapy in a controlled manner because it works. Some of the things I share are: The difference between fear and anxiety The top 10 most common fears The science-backed strategy for conquering fear How to create your own fear hierarchy A step-by-step plan for conquering fear The one thing to avoid when facing a fear Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Offers From Our Sponsors BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ZocDoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at ZocDoc.com/stronger ButcherBox — Go to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code stronger at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off! Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystronger Aqua Tru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today. Uncommon Goods — Get 15% off your next gift at UncommonGoods.com/stronger Wildgrain — Free Croissants in every box and $30 off your first box when you go to Wildgrain.com/stronger or use code stronger at checkout Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • 151 — How to Find Strength in Struggles, Quit Toxic Habits, and Find Inner Peace with Sum 41's Deryck Whibley

    151 — How to Find Strength in Struggles, Quit Toxic Habits, and Find Inner Peace with Sum 41's Deryck Whibley
    Oct 14 2024
    Deryck Whibley, the frontman of platinum-selling rock band Sum 41, opens up about his latest book, Walking Disaster. He explores the stories that shaped the title of his book while opening up about his turbulent teenage years, the emotional gravity of his music, and his harrowing journey through substance abuse and recovery. His stories of resilience, including overcoming multiple health crises and chronic pain, offer invaluable insights into mental and physical perseverance. Some of the things we talk about are: The meaning behind Walking Disaster His journey through recovery The importance of therapy The link between Deryck's use of alcohol, anxiety, and chronic pain How to find strength in adversity Strategies for developing inner peace even during uncertain times Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Links & Resources Walking Disaster Follow Deryck on Instagram — @DeryckWhibley Sum41.com Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Offers From Our Sponsors Uncommon Goods — Get 15% off at UncommonGoods.com/stronger Wildgrain — Get $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box at wildgrain.com/stronger AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ButcherBox — Go to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code stronger at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off! Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystronger AquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today. OneSkin — Get 15% off at OneSkin with promo code stronger at OneSkin.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • 150 — 7 Bad Mental Habits and How to Break Them

    150 — 7 Bad Mental Habits and How to Break Them
    Oct 11 2024
    Most people don't discuss their bad mental habits, so we think we're the only ones struggling. But everyone has unhelpful thoughts, catastrophic predictions, and negative self-talk. Fortunately, you don't have to entertain those thoughts. In fact, you can choose to change the way you think. Whether you get caught up in overthinking or you frequently compare yourself to others, recognizing your bad mental habits is the first step to creating change. Some of the things I share are: How to recognize bad mental habits 7 common bad mental habits and their impact on us The consequences of entertaining unhelpful thoughts How to improve your decision-making How to train your brain to think differently Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Offers From Our Sponsors BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ZocDoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at ZocDoc.com/stronger ButcherBox — Go to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code stronger at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off! Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystronger Aqua Tru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today. OneSkin — Get 15% off at OneSkin with promo code stronger at OneSkin.co Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • 149 — Unlearning Bias and Giving Up the Myths You've Believed About Yourself and Other People With Scientist Anu Gupta

    149 — Unlearning Bias and Giving Up the Myths You've Believed About Yourself and Other People With Scientist Anu Gupta
    Oct 7 2024
    We all have hidden biases that shape our perceptions and interactions. And we often have biases about ourselves. Fortunately, we can unlearn our biases once we're aware of them. Anu Gupta is an educator, lawyer, scientist, and the CEO of Be More. He delivered a popular TED talk and wrote a book called Breaking Bias. Some of the things we discuss are: How biases can be unlearned through conscious effort and practices The 5 causes of bias The PRISM method and how this science-backed framework can break biases The impact of self-bias and how addressing it can help you grow mentally stronger The role media plays in bias The steps that an help you let go of biases Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Links & Resources Breaking Bias Follow Anu on Instagram - @AnuGuptaNY Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com Order 13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do Offers From Our Sponsors BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ZocDoc — Find a doctor or therapist today by downloading the app for free at ZocDoc.com/stronger ButcherBox — Go to Butcherbox.com/stronger and use code stronger at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus $30 off! Shopify — Sign up for your dollar-per-month trial at Shopify.com/mentallystronger Aqua Tru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! GhostBed — Join the 60,000 happy customers that have found their perfect mattress with GhostBed. Check out GhostBed.com/stronger and use code STRONGER at checkout for 50% off your order today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins