Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin

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 — [email protected] 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

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 — [email protected] 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

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 — [email protected] 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

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 — [email protected] 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