Growing mentally stronger will change your life and therapist Amy Morin wants to show you how to make it happen.
Amy Morin is a psychotherapist and the author o...
171 — Why We Resist Change and What to Do About It with Dr. Ross Ellenhorn
Do you ever wonder why it's so hard to change a habit? Even when we know something might make our lives better, we often get stuck in the same old patterns.
But Dr. Ross Ellenhorn says there's good reason to stay the same. And until we acknowledge those reasons, we aren't likely to change our lives. Dr. Ellenhorn is a renowned psychotherapist and the author of How We Change (And 10 Reasons We Don't). Some of the things he talks about today are:
Why we shouldn't see ourselves as "broken"
The problems with the self-improvement industry
How to embrace imperfection
The role hope plays in creating change
How community and social support affects motivation
The problem with treatment that isolates people
Why building a meaningful life is the real path to change
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170 — 7 Resolutions that Make You Mentally Stronger in Under 7 Minutes
Most new year resolutions — whether centered on fitness, finances, or breaking bad habits like smoking — fail to last. That's why it's important to create resolutions that will help you grow mentally stronger. When you have more mental strength, you can reach your goals.
Some of the things I share in this episode are:
The importance of mindset over traditional resolution pitfalls
How mental strength influences all your goals
7 resolutions that could help you become your strongest self in 2025
How these resolutions can change your life in under 7 minutes a day
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169 — The Secret to Doing Less and Achieving More With Dr. Mithu Storoni
Do you want to get more done in fewer hours? Dr. Mithu Storoni can tell you how. She's an expert in stress and brain health, known for her research on optimizing cognitive performance and managing mental fatigue. She is the author of the book Hyperefficient, which delves into the neuroscience behind becoming more efficient with time and quality of work.
Some of the things we talk about today are:
Quality over quantity and where you should be putting your effort
How to align tasks with your brain rhythm to maximize efficiency and creativity
How and when to take breaks to improve productivity
How to harness creativity
How to optimize your schedule for maximum efficiency
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168 — Navigate Uncomfortable Conversations with Confidence
Whether you're dealing with passive-aggressive comments or facing outright rudeness, these powerful scripts can transform these awkward or confrontational moments into opportunities for mental strength. When you have a word-for-word response to inappropriate questions or unsolicited criticism, you empower yourself to stay mentally strong.
Some of the things I share are:
How to maintain your personal power by finding effective, respectful ways to respond to difficult conversations
How to assert your boundaries in a helpful way
How to empower others to find their own solutions
Strategies for directly moving conversations toward problem-solving rather than unnecessary disputes
How to prepare your own scripts when you anticipate awkward conversations
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167 — Mindset Hacks for Peak Performance with Performance Psychiatrist Dr. Brook Choulet
Whether you want to get better at sales calls or improve your public speaking skills, we all can improve our performance, even if we aren't professional athletes. There are psychological skills that can help us learn to manage our emotions better, cope with self-doubt, and deal with negative thoughts.
Dr. Brook Choulet is a performance psychiatrist who works with some of the world's top athletes. She says that many high achievers struggle with hidden mental health issues, and improving their mental health is a key strategy to helping them perform at their best.
Some of the things we discuss are:
Why high achievers often struggle with unseen mental health challenges such as anxiety and imposter syndrome, despite outward success
Why establishing structured routines and boundaries is crucial for peak performance
How to prevent burnout
How to transform unproductive worries into actionable goals
The link between mental health and peak performance
The unique challenges faced by high-level athletes and executives
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7 Boundary Mistakes That Damage Relationships
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Growing mentally stronger will change your life and therapist Amy Morin wants to show you how to make it happen.
Amy Morin is a psychotherapist and the author of the 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do series, which have been translated into more than 45 languages and sold over a million copies. Her TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong,” is one of the most viewed talks of all time with over 24 million views. She’s a speaker and corporate trainer who teaches companies like Google, Under Armour, and NBC how to grow mentally stronger.
Amy’s personal journey with grief (she lost her mother at 23, became a widow at 26, and lost her father-in-law shortly after), inspired her to take a deep dive into what it takes to build mental strength. And now, she’s sharing what she’s learned along the way.
Unlike other shows, "Mentally Stronger" provides a unique blend of research-backed strategies, stories of mental strength, and therapist-approved strategies that will empower you to overcome challenges and thrive.
Each episode offers practical, actionable insights from Amy and her conversations with world-class experts, successful entrepreneurs, and influential thought leaders. Discover the secrets to mastering your mindset, boosting emotional intelligence, and building habits that lead to lasting success. Stick around for "The Therapist's Take" at the end of each guest interview and tune in for "The Friday Fix" for quick exercises to enhance your mental strength.
Whether you're facing personal struggles, struggling with mental health, or striving to get the most of your life, "Mentally Stronger" is your essential guide to achieving mental strength. Join Amy on this transformative journey and become the master of your own mind. And the fun part is, she records the show from a sailboat in the Florida Keys!