Episodes

  • 142 — How to Sleep When Your Mind Won't Shut Off

    142 — How to Sleep When Your Mind Won't Shut Off
    Sep 13 2024
    Do you struggle to fall asleep? Do you wake up at times with a lot on your mind? Sometimes, our brains just feel like they will not shut off and let us rest. In this episode, I share science-backed sleep strategies rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy. Whether you have a hard time sleeping quite often or you have some occasional worries that keep you up at night, there are some steps you can take to get better sleep. Some of the things I share are: The lifestyle changes that will help you get better quality sleep How to establish a bedtime routine that helps your brain unwind The strategies that will improve the quality of sleep you should get What to do when you just cannot sleep What to avoid doing that keeps you awake longer Links & Resources Mentally Stronger Episode 65 — "Smell the Pizza" Breathing Exercise Podcast: — "I Can’t Sleep" Offers From Our Sponsors 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. BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! 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 your first order! Jenni Kayne — Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code STRONGER15 at Jennikayne.com/STRONGER15 #jennikaynepartner 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • 141 — Managing Burnout and Exhaustion with Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff

    141 — Managing Burnout and Exhaustion with Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff
    Sep 9 2024
    If you're feeling burned out, you're not alone. Many people are feeling overwhelmed by having too much to do and exhausted by the pressure to perform better. Fortunately, Dr. Kristen Neff says that even if we can't change our circumstances, we can still manage burnout effectively. As a psychology professor at the University of Texas at Austin and a leading expert in self-compassion, she says emotional self-care is the key to coping with significant stress. Some of the things we talk about are: What it means to burnout and why professionals and caregivers are at such a high risk The health implications of burnout How self-compassion combats burnout What true self-care looks like (it goes beyond bubble baths) Strategies for practicing emotional self-care in any circumstance Links & Resources Selfcompassion.org Join the self-compassion community Mindful Self-Compassion for Burnout Follow Dr. Neff on Instagram — @neffselfcompassion 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! 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! Jenni Kayne — Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code STRONGER15 at Jennikayne.com/STRONGER15 #jennikaynepartner 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • 140 — 10 Paradoxes of Mental Strength

    140 — 10 Paradoxes of Mental Strength
    Sep 6 2024
    Mental strength requires a counterintuitive approach. When you embrace seemingly contradictory actions, you can foster greater resilience and mental strength. But you must go against society's typical beliefs (and perhaps your own ideas about strength) to make it happen. Building mental strength isn't about eliminating problems. Instead, it's about overcoming challenges. Some of the things I share are: The power of quitting The balance between optimism and realism Why vulnerability is essential to strength Strategies for regaining peace 10 science-backed counterintuitive approaches to becoming mentally stronger Offers From Our Sponsors 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. BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! 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 your first order! Jenni Kayne — Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code STRONGER15 at Jennikayne.com/STRONGER15 #jennikaynepartner 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • 139 — How to Be Less Cynical and More Positive About the World with Dr. Jamil Zaki

    139 — How to Be Less Cynical and More Positive About the World with Dr. Jamil Zaki
    Sep 2 2024
    Do you feel cynical these days? Research shows our negative feelings about one another are on the rise. However, studies also indicate that people are actually more trustworthy, honest, and less greedy than they used to be. Dr. Jamil Zaki says that if you're feeling cynical, there are strategies that can help you develop a more positive outlook on others. He's a psychologist and professor of Psychology at Stanford University, an expert in social connections, kindness, and human behavior, and the author of a new book called Hope for Cynics. Some of the things we discuss are: Why cynicism has been on the rise since the 1970s The negative impact cynicism has on our well-being and on society How Dr. Zaki managed his cynicism during the pandemic What it means to be cynical and why it happens What the research says about cynicism Strategies for developing a more positive view of others (even if you are skeptical) Links & Resources Hope for Cynics jamil-zaki.com X — @Zakijam Dr. Zaki's TED talk — Escape the Cynicism Trap 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! 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! Jenni Kayne — Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code STRONGER15 at Jennikayne.com/STRONGER15 #jennikaynepartner Aqua Tru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • 138 — 7 Things to Spend Money On if You Want to Be a Happier Person

    138 — 7 Things to Spend Money On if You Want to Be a Happier Person
    Aug 30 2024
    Can money buy happiness? Well, it depends on how you spend that money. Most things we buy don't bring lasting happiness. In fact, most purchases might bring about feelings of regret, disappointment, and guilt. However, research shows there are seven things you can spend money on if you want to become a happier person. Some of the things I share are: What purchases my Instagram audience says has made them happier What scientific studies have found about purchases and happiness The 7 things to buy that are proven to boost happiness in life How those 7 things will improve your life in the long term What to stop wasting money on if you want to become happier Offers From Our Sponsors 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. BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! 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 your first order! Jenni Kayne — Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code STRONGER15 at Jennikayne.com/STRONGER15 #jennikaynepartner 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • 137 — The Neuroscience Behind Manifesting and How to Set Intentions That Create Lasting Change with Dr. James Doty

    137 — The Neuroscience Behind Manifesting and How to Set Intentions That Create Lasting Change with Dr. James Doty
    Aug 26 2024
    Manifesting works, and there is plenty of science behind it. But the concept is often misused. It's not about attracting wealth and material possessions. Instead, it's about opening your mind to new possibilities and being ready to take action. Dr. James Doty is a professor of neurosurgery at Stanford University. He's also the best-selling author of Mind Magic and an expert on the topic of manifesting. Some of the things we discuss are: The biggest misconceptions about manifesting Why it's important to set intentions Why actionable and service-oriented goals are key to a good life, not materialistic aspirations How the parasympathetic nervous system promotes positive well-being and why it's so important to stop living under constant stress A step-by-step guide to manifesting a purposeful life Links & Resources JamesDotyMD.com Mind Magic Follow Dr. Doty on Instagram — @JamesrDotyMD Offers From Our Sponsors BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! 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! Jenni Kayne — Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code STRONGER15 at Jennikayne.com/STRONGER15 #jennikaynepartner 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • 136 — This Journaling Exercise Will Change Your Brain in 4 Days

    136 — This Journaling Exercise Will Change Your Brain in 4 Days
    Aug 23 2024
    Journaling provides a long list of benefits to your brain and your body. Research shows that following a specific writing protocol can rewire your brain in just 15 to 20 minutes of writing for four days. This journaling exercise is equally effective as therapy for some people in managing symptoms associated with depression and PTSD. Some of the things I share are: Why expressive writing is so beneficial How it contributes to the neuroplasticity of your brain The structured approach to writing and how it works The real-life impact of this journaling protocol How to handle memories that are too emotionally charged What you can realistically expect if you journal for four days Links & Resources 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do research on expressive writing Offers From Our Sponsors BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AquaTru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! 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 your first order! Jenni Kayne — Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code STRONGER15 at Jennikayne.com/STRONGER15 #jennikaynepartner 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • 135 — Build Mental Flexibility and Become More Open-Minded with Author A. J. Jacobs

    135 — Build Mental Flexibility and Become More Open-Minded with Author A. J. Jacobs
    Aug 19 2024
    Open-mindedness is linked to better psychological health, increased happiness, and enhanced problem-solving abilities. But it can be tough to be open-minded sometimes in today's world. My guest is A. J. Jacobs, a journalist, lecturer, and New York Times Best-Selling author. His newest book, A Year of Living Constitutionally, explores how being open-minded used to be seen as a strength, not a weakness. Some of the things he talks about are: The profound benefits of gratitude How humility and flexibility in thinking are key components in individual and societal growth Why spending less time consuming sensational news can lead to better mental health and more productive problem-solving How being flexible in your opinions based on new evidence is a strength rather than a weakness How trying new things and framing life as a series of puzzles can lead to personal growth and creativity How to view disagreements as puzzles so you can have more productive conversations Links & Resources AJJacobs.com The Year of Living Constitutionally The Election Cake Project Offers From Our Sponsors BetterHelp — Go to BetterHelp.com/MENTALLYSTRONG today to get 10% off your first month of therapy. AquaTru - Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! 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! Jenni Kayne — Find your forever pieces @jennikayne and get 15% off with promo code STRONGER15 at Jennikayne.com/STRONGER15 #jennikaynepartner Aqua Tru — Receive 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code STRONGER at checkout! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins