Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin
Episodes
36 — How to Embrace Change and Grow Stronger in the Face of Challenges with Best-Selling Author Brad Stulberg
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Change is tough. Whether you're trying to change a habit or you're trying to adapt to a changing workplace, you might waste a lot of energy resisting ...
35 — Friday Fix: How to Stay Mentally Strong During Career Changes So You Can Live a More Fulfilling Life
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Changing careers takes mental strength. From unsupportive friends and family to the risks associated with starting over, it's tough to transition from...
34 — Stop Being a Perfectionist and Embrace Your Imperfections with Professor Thomas Curran
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectionism takes a serious toll on your mental health and well-being. It's often driven by the fear of not being good enough and involves a desire ...
33 — Friday Fix: Uncover and Change Your Self-Limiting Beliefs So You Can Reach Your Greatest Potential
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our beliefs influence our thoughts, emotions, and actions. However, many of our core beliefs are inaccurate and can limit our potential. Many of our b...
32 — Help Kids Build Self-Worth amid a Toxic Achievement Culture with Author Jennifer Wallace
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many kids feel like they aren't good enough because they're under constant pressure to achieve more. The toxic achievement mindset leaves them feeling...
31 — Friday Fix: These 5 STEPS Will Sharpen Your Problem-Solving Skills to Get Through Challenges with Ease
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your problem-solving skills can directly affect mental health. Research shows people who learn better problem-solving skills reduce anxiety, depressio...
30 — Reimagining Life With a Mental Illness with Author/Speaker Gabe Howard
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Major mental illnesses, like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder can make it hard to function. But Gabe Howard says i...
29 — Friday Fix: 10 Therapist-Recommended Ways to Supercharge Your Mental Health Today
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mental health advice is everywhere. But not all of it is good advice. In fact, some common tips about how to improve your emotional well-being that ge...
28 — The Question That Could Change Your Life with Author Marc Champagne
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The way you talk to yourself matters. You probably know it's important to talk to yourself with self-compassion and to try and reframe some of your ne...
27 — Friday Fix: 5 Powerful Strategies to Overcome Procrastination and Get Things Done
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all procrastinate sometimes. But procrastination, by definition, has negative consequences. Sometimes those consequences are emotional — like dre...
26 — Essential Skills Every Parent Should Teach Their Kids with School Counselor Phyllis Fagell
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's tough to know what emotional skills you should be teaching your kids these days. And you've probably heard that today's kids are struggling with ...
25 — Friday Fix: How to Stop Letting Emotions Screw Up Your Decisions
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Intense emotions can cause you to become irrational and do things you wouldn't normally do. For example, anxiety will cause you to play it safe, and e...
24 — How to Help a Loved One With an Addiction with CRAFT Trainer Laurie MacDougall
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Almost everyone knows someone who is battling a drug or alcohol problem. But most people have no idea what to do about it. Should you step in or step ...
23 — Friday Fix: How to Empower Yourself and Stop Letting Others Mistreat You
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever felt frustrated by people who treat you poorly, you're not alone. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to empower yourself. But fi...
22 — How to Treat the Root Cause of Your Anxiety and Heal Your Emotional Pain with Neuroscientist Dr. Russell Kennedy
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety is meant to keep you safe. It alerts you to danger and helps you respond to life-threatening situations. But most of us have some faulty anxie...
21 — Friday Fix: Schedule Time to Worry and Regain Control over Your Life
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're worried about what other people think of you or you worry a lot about all the bad things that could happen, worrying isn't good for you...
20 — Why Rejection Stings and What to Do About It with Harvard Professor/Author Dr. Ronald Siegel
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you get stood up by a date or turned down for a job, rejection hurts. And while you might be tempted to pretend you don't care or to hide your...
19 — Physical Activities to Overcome 7 Common Mental Health Issues
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of information about the mind/body connection and the ways exercise, in general, is good for mental health. But there's a lot less infor...
18 — How to Heal Trauma through Creative Outlets with Psychotherapist/Author Duygu Balan
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Traumatic events can leave lasting emotional wounds. And our natural reaction is to try and pretend like those wounds don't hurt because we don't want...
17 — Friday Fix: How to Break Free from Social Anxiety
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you struggle to speak up in meetings or feel anxious whenever you meet new people, social anxiety is common. For some people, it's a minor in...
16 — The Truth About Alcohol and Addiction Recovery with Former School Principal / Author Daniel Patterson
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
People struggling with addiction are often hiding in plain sight. They're your neighbors, co-workers, friends, and maybe even family members. Daniel...
15 — Friday Fix: Superhero Mindset - How Embracing an Alter Ego Can Unlock Your Full Potential
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, building confidence and overcoming anxiety is complex. There are strategies that take months to learn and years to practice. But there are...
14 — Heartache to Healing: Powerful Strategies for Working Through Grief with Author Karen Allen
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Allen's husband was murdered 10 years ago when their son was just two years old. Over the last decade, Karen has learned to work through her gri...
13 — Friday Fix: How to Identify Your Superpower That Will Get You Through Tough Challenges
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has a superpower that helps them get through difficult times — and everyone's superpower is a little different. You probably don't know wha...
12 — Furry Friends, Happy Minds: The Surprising Ways Pets Boost Your Mental Health with Veterinarian Dr. Doug Mader
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most pet owners know that spending time with their pets helps them feel good. But did you know that watching animal videos could make you more product...
11 — Friday Fix: What You Need to Put in Your Calendar Every Week to Grow Mentally Stronger
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if I said putting one positive thing in your calendar every week was more effective at combating depression than an anti-depressant? Or what if I...
10 — How to Deal With People Who Are Addicted to Drama with Dr. Scott Lyons
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have someone in your life who loves chaos? If you're honest, are there times when you stir things up to create a little drama too? Dr. Scott ...
9 — Friday Fix: How to Stop Overthinking
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Overthinking can directly lead to mental health issues. Overthinking the past is linked to depression. Overthinking the future is linked to anxiety. I...
8 — How to Achieve More By Doing Less with Dr. Benjamin Hardy
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us spend a lot of time thinking about what happened in the past — not what we want the future to be like. Consequently, we often let our pas...
7 — Friday Fix: Emotionally Exhausted? 3 Strategies That Will Energize You
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're feeling emotionally drained from a job you don't like or tired of trying to help someone who won't change, everyone sometimes feels emo...
6 — Foods That Can Improve Your Mental Health With Nutritional Psychiatrist Dr. Uma Naidoo
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that eating salami can cause depression, boosting your Vitamin D intake can reduce your anxiety, and eating blueberries could help you co...
5 — Friday Fix: Get Instant Relief From an Uncomfortable Emotion
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us weren't taught how to deal with uncomfortable feelings, like anxiety, sadness, embarrassment, and disappointment. Instead, we learned to do...
4 — Workplace Anxiety, Overachievement, and Perfectionism with Author Morra Aarons-Mele
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues in the world. But anxiety is often misunderstood. While some people with anxiety disorders...
3 — Friday Fix: How to Throw Your Negative Thoughts Away and Feel Better Fast
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all have unhelpful and irrational thoughts sometimes. We exaggerate how bad something is, we beat ourselves up for a mistake that we made, or we pr...
2 — How to Fall Back in Love With Your Partner With Couples Therapist Andrew G. Marshall
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you ever feel like you've fallen out of love with your partner, you're not alone. Many relationships grow stale. But what if you could take your ...
1 — Friday Fix: 5 Lifestyle Mistakes That Will Keep You from Growing Mentally Stronger
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you often feel like you're putting in so much effort but not getting anywhere? I've been there too. I believe in working smarter, not just harde...