Episodes

  • 175 — Stop Letting Diet Culture Sabotage Your Nervous System with Dr. Supatra Tovar

    175 — Stop Letting Diet Culture Sabotage Your Nervous System with Dr. Supatra Tovar
    Jan 6 2025
    If you've ever dieted to lose weight, this episode is for you. We'll discuss the risks of dieting, emotional eating, and cravings and how diet culture leads to unhealthy habits. Dr. Supatra Tovar is a clinical psychologist, registered dietitian, and accredited fitness expert. She's also the author of Deprogram Diet Culture. Some of the things she talks about are: The problems with diet culture What your childhood likely taught you about food and weight How to eat mindfully The causes of emotional eating and what to do about them Sustainable eating habits that lead to lasting health and well-being How to build mental strength while fostering a healthier relationship with food and self-image Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Links & Resources DrSupatraTovar.com Deprogram Diet Culture Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Sponsors OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Branch Basics — Right now, our listeners get 15% off their entire order by using code STRONGER at BranchBasics.com. Wildgrain — For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/STRONGER30 to start your subscription. Calm — For listeners of our show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/STRONGER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • 174 — How to Influence People to Change Without Overstepping Your Bounds

    174 — How to Influence People to Change Without Overstepping Your Bounds
    Jan 3 2025
    Whether you want your partner to quit eating so many sugary treats or your colleague to have a better attitude, you're in a powerful position to influence others. While lecturing or nagging doesn't work (and, in fact, can make things worse), there are proven strategies that can influence other people to change. Developing a clear plan can help you guide someone to change their behavior without overstepping your bounds. Some of the things I share are: How to become a powerful influence How to identify what stage of change someone else is in How to employ motivational interviewing strategies that foster self-motivation What to focus on to motivate people to change How to handle setbacks so you can guide people back to creating change Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! Links & Resources Episode 86 — "The 6 Changes of Change: How to Transform Your Life" Episode 24 — "How to Help a Loved One with Addiction with CRAFT Trainer Laurie MacDougall" Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Offers From Our Sponsors Branch Basics — Right now, our listeners get 15% off their entire order by using code STRONGER at BranchBasics.com. Wildgrain — For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/STRONGER30 to start your subscription. Calm — For listeners of our show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/STRONGER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • 173 — Top 10 Mental Strength Lessons From 2024's Most Popular Episodes

    173 — Top 10 Mental Strength Lessons From 2024's Most Popular Episodes
    Dec 30 2024
    We're counting down the most popular episodes of the year and sharing the number one mental strength tip from each show. Discover the top tips from our experts, guests, and most listened-to episodes to wrap up the 2024 season of Mentally Stronger. Some of the things I talk about are: How to quickly identify the emotional cause of your habits The link between memories and emotions Why venting makes your mental health worse The distinction between mental toughness and mental strength The best thing you can do if you're trying to communicate with a narcissist Links & Resources Episode 132 - Understand Your Habits By Uncovering the Emotional Thread That Drives Your Behavior Episode 87 - Memory and Mental Health: How Your Emotions Impact What You Remember Episode 96 - Stop Venting. It's Making Your Mental Health Worse Episode 92 - 10 Worst Pieces of Advice You'll Find on Social Media Episode 97 - How Kindness, Goodwill, and a Little Math Can Lead to Success Episode 88 - Mental Toughness vs. Mental Strength Episode 128 - 5 Ways to Deal with Negative Thoughts so Your Brain Becomes Mentally Stronger Episode 93 - How Exercise Improves Your Physical Health Episode 91 - The Biggest Threats to Your Brain Health and Lifestyle Changes You Should Make Today to Stay Sharp Episode 89 - Dealing With a Narcissist? How to Empower Yourself Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Email the show — Podcast@AmyMorinLCSW.com Sponsors Branch Basics — Right now, our listeners get 15% off their entire order by using code STRONGER at BranchBasics.com. Wildgrain — For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/STRONGER30 to start your subscription. Calm — For listeners of our show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/STRONGER. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • 172 — A Resolution Alternative: The Joy Snapshot

    172 — A Resolution Alternative: The Joy Snapshot
    Dec 27 2024
    Giant new year resolutions don't work. But a small daily habit could have a profound effect on your life when you engage in them consistently throughout the year. That's why I love the Joy Snapshot--not only is it fun to do but you'll be building mental strength throughout the year while you do it. Some of the things I discuss are: How to practice the Joy Snapshot every day The science behind why it works so well How to turn technology into an opportunity to build mental strength How mindfulness and gratitude become powerful ways to improve psychological well-being What to expect when you begin using the Joy Snapshot Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! 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 — Visit BetterHelp.com/mentallystrong today to get 10% off your first month. AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ButcherBox — New users sign up at https://www.butcherbox.com/stronger to receive 2lbs of grass fed ground beef in every box + $20 off when you use code stronger at checkout. AquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! Oak Essentials — Get 15% off @OakEssentials with the code stronger15 at oakessentials.com/stronger15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • 171 — Why We Resist Change and What to Do About It with Dr. Ross Ellenhorn

    171 — Why We Resist Change and What to Do About It with Dr. Ross Ellenhorn
    Dec 23 2024
    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 Links & Resources Ellenhorn.com How We Change (And 10 Reasons We Don't) 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 — Visit BetterHelp.com/mentallystrong today to get 10% off your first month. AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ButcherBox — New users sign up at https://www.butcherbox.com/stronger to receive 2lbs of grass fed ground beef in every box + $20 off when you use code stronger at checkout. AquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! Oak Essentials — Get 15% off @OakEssentials with the code stronger15 at oakessentials.com/stronger15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    55 mins
  • 170 — 7 Resolutions that Make You Mentally Stronger in Under 7 Minutes

    170 — 7 Resolutions that Make You Mentally Stronger in Under 7 Minutes
    Dec 20 2024
    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 Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium — Get weekly bonus episodes, monthly bonus content, and cool gifts (like signed books)! 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 — Visit BetterHelp.com/mentallystrong today to get 10% off your first month. AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ButcherBox — New users sign up at https://www.butcherbox.com/stronger to receive 2lbs of grass fed ground beef in every box + $20 off when you use code stronger at checkout. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • 169 — The Secret to Doing Less and Achieving More With Dr. Mithu Storoni

    169 — The Secret to Doing Less and Achieving More With Dr. Mithu Storoni
    Dec 16 2024
    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 Links & Resources Mithustoroni.com Hyperefficient Follow Dr. Storoni on Instagram — @MithuStoroni 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 — Visit BetterHelp.com/mentallystrong today to get 10% off your first month. Wildgrain — Get $30 off your first customized box when you go to Wildgrain.com/STRONGER AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ButcherBox — New users sign up at https://www.butcherbox.com/stronger to receive 2lbs of grass fed ground beef in every box + $20 off when you use code stronger at checkout. 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • 168 — Navigate Uncomfortable Conversations with Confidence

    168 — Navigate Uncomfortable Conversations with Confidence
    Dec 13 2024
    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 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 AirDoctor — Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code STRONGER to receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! ButcherBox — New users sign up at https://www.butcherbox.com/stronger to receive 2lbs of grass fed ground beef in every box + $20 off when you use code stronger at checkout. 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! Jenni Kayne — Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code stronger15 at jennikayne.com/stronger15 #jennikaynepartner Oak Essentials — Get 15% off @OakEssentials with the code stronger15 at oakessentials.com/stronger15. BetterHelp — Visit BetterHelp.com/mentallystrong today to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins