Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin
Therapist Amy Morin hosts a podcast about building mental strength, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Each episode offers science-backed strategies to improve mental health and tackle life's challenges. Morin, a bestselling author and TEDx speaker, shares insights from her personal journey and professional expertise. The show aims to help listeners gain a competitive edge and reach their greatest potential.
Episodes
353 — The Hidden Childhood Wound Behind the Relationships You Keep Ending Up In with Trauma Therapist Dr. Gillian O'Shea Brown
Have you ever wondered why you attract the same type of person over and over or wondered why you keep ending up in the same situation? You might tell yourself you never want to change but end up right back in a similar situation again.
My guest today says there's a reason for that. Every one of us has what she calls a psychological Achilles heel — a tender spot formed early in life around a belie
352 — Not Sad, Not Happy, Just... Nothing? Why You Feel Numb—and How to Come Back
Have you ever felt like you just don't feel anything at all? Not exactly sad, but not happy either. Something good happens and you think, well, that's nice. Something bad happens and you think, okay. And you move through your days feeling sort of flat.
That's emotional numbness. And while it might seem like a good thing to numb yourself to discomfort, there are some downsides to it too.
Some of
351 — How to Build the Self-Worth You Need to Feel Good Enough (Without Faking It, Affirming It, or Achieving It) With Dr. Marisa Franco
Have you ever finally gotten something that you thought would make you feel worthy, like a degree or a promotion, and you still felt like you weren't good enough? Or maybe when someone gives you a genuine compliment, you feel worse instead of better.
My guest is Dr. Marisa Franco, a psychologist, professor at the University of Maryland, and New York Times bestselling author. And she says we've be
350 — How to Stay Mentally Strong in the Age of AI
When's the last time you asked AI to help you with something personal? Maybe you pasted in a text message and asked what the person really meant by it. Maybe you laid out both sides of a hard decision and asked what you should do.
AI can be genuinely helpful for quick answers—but if you're not careful, it may be quietly draining your mental strength. I'm already seeing this unfold in my therapy o
349 — 7 Uncomfortable Truths That Are Keeping You Stuck (And What to Do About Each One) With Psychotherapist Kier Gaines
Most people wait for the right moment, the right feeling, the right amount of information before they change. But my guest today says it all starts when you confront the seven uncomfortable truths that are holding you back.
My guest is Kier Gaines, a licensed professional counselor who reaches more than 40 million people on social media every month. His new book is It All Starts When You Do.
348 — Still Cringing About Something You Did Years Ago? Here's Why (And How to Stop).
Is there a moment from your past that still makes you cringe? Something you said at a party years ago, a text you wish you could unsend, a version of you that you can't believe you ever were? And does that moment ever run through your mind when you don't wish to replay it?
In today's episode, I'll share a cringe moments that my brain loves to replay, explain why certain moments get cemented in th
347 — The One Question That Will Tell You Whether Your Go-To Coping Skill Is Actually Helping You With Dr. Celeste Birkhofer
When something goes wrong in your day—bad news, a disagreement with a loved one, or a tough rejection—what do you actually reach for to cope?
Most of us have one move. We drink, we scroll, we run, we clean, we call someone. And it probably works—which is why we keep doing it.
But my guest today says that's where the trouble starts. Every coping strategy you have began as your best attempt at ge
346 — How to Stop Taking Things So Personally (And Stop Giving Away Your Power)
Have you ever sent a text and expected a fun response but all you got was a word one answer and then you spent the rest of the day wondering what you did wrong? Or heard a comment in a group chat and felt it was aimed at you? Most of the time, the thing you're taking personally has almost nothing to do with you—but your brain will work hard to convince you otherwise.
I've done this too, during th
345 — How to Overcome Anxiety by Changing How You Use Your Imagination With Dr. Cassandra Vieten
You've probably been told that anxiety is a reaction to what's happening in your life. But my guest today says that's not the whole story. Most of your anxiety isn't a reaction to what's actually happening — it's a reaction to what you're imagining might happen.
You get an email that says "can we talk tomorrow?" and your mind writes an entire disaster. Your brain then releases the same stress hor
344 — 5 Reasons Imposter Syndrome Doesn't Go Away (And Why That's Usually a Good Sign)
Have you ever achieved something big and, instead of feeling proud, felt like an imposter? Imposter syndrome is common, yet no one wants to talk about it.
But imposter syndrome isn't necessarily a bad thing. And there are steps you can take when you experience it to ensure that it doesn't become an obstacle. Some of the things I talk about today are:
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343 — The Real Reason You Keep Doing the Thing You Swore You'd Quit (And How to Break the Shame Spiral) with Dr. Frank Spinelli
Have you ever done something you swore you wouldn't do again? Maybe you had too many drinks, ate the whole thing when you meant to have a bite, or started texting that ex you swore you wouldn't talk to again. And then instead of feeling bad for a minute and moving on, you spiral into a cycle of shame, secrecy and self-destruction.
My guest is Dr. Frank Spinelli, a physician with more than 20 yea
342 — 5 Reasons You've Got a Short Fuse Lately (and How to Lengthen It)
Have you lost your cool lately over something small? Maybe you snapped at your partner about the dishes in the sink. Or maybe you didn't say a word—you just let a coworker's question irritate you all day—and afterward you thought, "What's wrong with me? This isn't who I am."
If this sounds familiar, today's episode is for you. There are many reasons we can develop a short fuse. Fortunately, there
341 — How to Overcome Your Fear of Rejection: What 100 Days of Rejection Therapy Taught Jia Jiang
Have you ever been afraid to ask for something because you were afraid you'd get rejected? Whether you want to invite someone on a date or ask for a raise, the fear of hearing "no" can keep you from trying.
But according to my guest today, the sting of rejection probably isn't as painful as you think. But the cost of avoiding rejection might be worse.
My guest is Jia Jiang, the founder of 100
340 — How to Calm Health Anxiety and Stop Googling Your Symptoms
Do you ever feel really anxious about a potential health issue? Maybe you Google your symptoms frequently. Or maybe you ask for constant reassurance or just keep checking on the same spot that hurts to see if it feels better.
Health anxiety is a common problem but sometimes people are embarrassed to talk about. But, there are some strategies that can help you regain control over your time and me
339 — Your Happiness Doesn't Have to Bottom Out at 47. Here's How to Make Midlife the Best Time of Your Life With Top Midlife Researcher Dr. Margie Lachman
Have you been bracing for a midlife crisis? Maybe you've believed that once you hit 40 or 50, you're supposed to hit a wall — get restless, buy the sports car, blow up your life, or slide into a slow decline. And even if you haven't hit that wall yet, part of you might be waiting for it.
But my guest today has spent more than 30 years studying midlife, and she says most of what you've heard is wr
338 — How to Break a Bad Habit Without Any Willpower at All
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Do you think you lack willpower? Whether you can't stop snacking or you keep checking your ex's Instagram, bad habits can be tough to break.
But what if willpower isn't your problem? What if it's an environmental problem that you can actually fix?
Some of the things I talk about are:
Why willpower is a limited resource—and how you burn thr
337 — Overwhelmed by Self-Improvement Advice? 5 Strategies From a Guy Who's Interviewed 700 Top Performers with Ryan Hawk
Are you overwhelmed by all the self-improvement advice out there? Every book, every podcast, every social media post is telling you a different thing you should be doing and all those things might leave you feeling exactly the same as when you started.
My guest today has spent the last decade interviewing more than 700 top performers to figure out what actually moves the needle. His book has hun
336 — The "Social Clock" That's Making You Feel Behind—and How to Stop
Do you ever feel like everyone else is a few steps ahead of you? Maybe you thought you'd have the job, the house, the relationship, or the retirement account figured out by now—and the fact that you don't feels like proof you've fallen behind.
It's easy to feel like everyone else is doing better and you can't catch up. But there are some strategies that can help you feel better about wherever you
335 — "I Know Better — So Why Do I Keep Doing It?" Here's the Loop You're Actually Stuck In With Dr. Elisha Goldstein
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, I know better than this — so why do I keep doing it? Whether you stay up too late scrolling or you snap at people you leave, we all do things that don't help sometimes.
Most of us assume we need to create a lifestyle overhaul to fix the issue. But my guest today says that's exactly why so many of us stay stuck. He says a series of tiny shifts is the key
334 - Change Is Great. But So Is Everything About You That Never Changed.
I've spent my whole career helping people change. Someone walks into my therapy office stuck in a pattern they don't want, and together we figure out how to get them unstuck. I've written books about it. This whole podcast is about it.
But after almost 25 years as a therapist, here's what strikes me: how much we actually stay the same. The things that made you light up at 5 are probably the same
333 — You're Doing 'Delayed Gratification' Wrong. Here's What Actually Makes You Happier with Professor Ian Bogost
You've heard people say, "Good things come to those who wait." Most of us absorbed that lesson somewhere along the way — save the good stuff, delay the pleasure, wait until you've earned it. But my guest today says that idea backfires.
My guest is Ian Bogost, a contributing writer at The Atlantic and a professor at Washington University in St. Louis. His new book is The Small Stuff.
Some of the
332 — Should You Sit With Your Feelings or Change How You Feel? The One Question That Decides It
Have you ever been upset and had one person tell you to just sit with your feelings—while someone else insists you should snap out of it and take control? Which approach is right?
The answer is that it depends on the situation. In today's episode, I'll show you that the most important emotional strength skill is knowing which one the moment calls for.
Some of the things I talk about are:
Wh
331 - Why You Can't Stop Overthinking — and the 30-Second Trick That Interrupts the Spiral with Science Journalist Donna Jackson Nakazawa
Have you ever spent hours replaying a conversation in your head that didn't go well? Maybe you said something you wish you hadn't. Maybe someone made a comment you can't stop thinking about.
But the more you think about it, the worse you feel — and you can't seem to stop. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone.
My guest is Donna Jackson Nakazawa, an award-winning science journalist and auth
330 — The Real Reason Your Coping Skills Aren't Helping (It's Not You)
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Have you ever tried a mental strength strategy that everyone swears by, and it didn't work for you? Maybe you tried to meditate in the middle of a panic attack and felt worse, or started a gratitude journal while your life was falling apart and just ended up feeling guilty about your list.
The sa
329 — How to Stop Beating Yourself Up for How You Feel With Psychotherapist Daniel Smith
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I should be over this by now"? Maybe an old fear or insecurity shows up, and instead of just feeling it, you feel bad about feeling that way.
Most of us were taught that hard feelings — shame, envy, anger, boredom — are problems to be solved or character flaws to fix. And when they don't go away, we pile on a second layer of distress. But my guest today s
328 — The Best Way to Solve a Problem When You Feel Hopeless: Brainstorm the Worst Ideas First
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Have you ever felt stuck trying to solve a problem? Maybe you're trying to figure out how to attract more customers, smooth things over with someone you love, or finally dig out of debt—but you just can't figure out what to do?
Well, sometimes pushing harder for an answer in the same direction is e
327 — Why You Can't Make Up Your Mind (and How to Finally Decide) with Bestselling Author Simone Stolzoff
Think about the last time you couldn't make up your mind about a big decision. Maybe you made a pro-and-con list, read every review, and talked it through with other people — and still couldn't decide.
We tell ourselves that just a little more information will finally bring the certainty we need to choose. But my guest today says more research can fuel your anxiety and the certainty we're chasing
326 — The Fastest Way to Feel Better When Everything's Going Wrong (It's Not Self-Care)
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Have you ever had one of those days—or one of those weeks—where everything seems to be going wrong, and no matter what you try, you just feel discouraged?
Fortunately, there's a play you can run when you don't know what to do. And on the surface, it seems a little backward.
In today's episode, I'm sharing a p
325 — Harvard Psychiatrist: The #1 Mistake People Make When They Try to Work on Themselves with Dr. Paul Conti
Think about the last time you tried to work on yourself. Chances are you started with a list of everything that's wrong with you — what you don't like, what you should be doing, and what you want to "fix."
But what if thinking about yourself as "broken" is the thing that's keeping you stuck? My guest today is Dr. Paul Conti, a Harvard- and Stanford-trained psychiatrist who runs the group practic
324 — Nervous Before a Big Moment? The Ritual That Gets You in the Right Headspace
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Have you ever had a big moment coming up, like a presentation or an interview, and spent the final few minutes frantically cramming? We often tell ourselves if we just review our notes one more time, we'll feel confident when we walk in.
But research shows that last-minute cramming is probably making you perform
323 — Always Bracing for the Worst? Here's Why Becoming a Realistic Optimist Is Better for Your Health with Dr. Deepika Chopra
Have you ever told someone, "I'm not an optimist, I'm a realist" because the whole "good vibes only" thing seems irritating, and you don't want to set yourself up for disappointment?
A lot of us brace for the worst on purpose. We think if we expect the worst, we'll either be right or pleasantly surprised. But bracing for disaster can be bad for your health.
My guest today is Dr. Deepika Chopra —
322 — This 60-Second Mental Strength Play Will Help You Stop Procrastinating (And It Doesn't Require Willpower)
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Do you procrastinate more than you'd like to admit? You've probably told yourself the problem is willpower, motivation, or self-discipline. But, procrastination usually has nothing to do with those things.
It has to do with trying to avoid an uncomfortable feeling. Fortunately, there's a simple mental strength pl
Bonus Episode - How To Manage Your Anger with Mike Pesca
This week we’re sharing a special episode from our friends at How To!, the 2026 Ambie Award-nominated “Best Personal Growth Podcast” that’s back with a new host and new topics to fuel your curiosity.
Each week on How To!, award-winning journalist Mike Pesca tackles a listener’s question – on topics ranging from travel and finance to health and relationships – with help from world-class experts w
321 — How to Use Constraints to Spark Better Ideas, Make Faster Decisions, and Live With Less Regret With Bestselling Author David Epstein
Have you ever scrolled Netflix for 25 minutes, finally picked something—and then couldn't enjoy it because you kept wondering if there was something better? Or told yourself that if you just had more time, more space, or more freedom, you'd finally write the book, start the business, or get serious about the creative work you keep putting off?
We've been sold the idea that more options and more f
320 — Dreading a Difficult Person? This Play Makes Them Less Draining—and Almost Entertaining
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Have you ever wasted a whole day dreading a one-hour meeting? Or braced yourself for a family gathering because you dreaded seeing the family member who makes inconsiderate comments?
The interaction with difficult people usually don't wear you out. It's the anticipation of seeing them that is draini
319 — How to Beat Brain Fog and Prevent Dementia With Harvard-Trained Dr. Majid Fotuhi
Most of us don't think about brain health until something goes wrong. We think it's normal to experience brain fog or we just accept cognitive decline is inevitable as we age.
Science shows you can physically change your brain at any age. You can grow new neurons, build stronger connections, and even shrink your risk of Alzheimer's — and it doesn't require anything mysterious or extreme.
My gue
318 — How to Turn Anxiety Into a Competitive Advantage With a 2-Minute Play That Tricks Your Brain
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Have you ever been about to walk into something important — a big presentation, a tough call, a conversation you've been dreading — and your body just completely betrays you? Your heart is pounding, your palms are sweaty, your stomach is in knots. And no matter how many times you tell yours
317 — The Goal You Keep Setting and Not Following Through On? Here's What's Actually Wrong With Bestselling Author Chris Bailey
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Do you ever set a goal you genuinely cared about — get healthier, write the book, finally save money — and two weeks later you can't make yourself take any action? Even when you have motivation and a good plan, sometimes, the action doesn't happen.
Closing the gap between what you intend to do and what you actually do has far less to do with tryin
316 — How Talking to a Rubber Duck Will Solve Any Problem Fast (And Why Thinking Harder Fire Backfires)
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Whether you're trying to figure out how to address a problem with a friend or you're struggling to make a decision about what to do next week, thinking about a problem can be exhausting. And the more you think about solutions, the more you struggle to find an answer.
Fortunately, there's a simple strategy that can help you uncover the solution fast.
315 — Can't Let Go of Your Stuff? The Sticky Note Trick That Reveals What's Really Holding You Back with Faith Roberson
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Take a quick look around your home. How many piles of mail are sitting on the counter? How many clothes are in your closet that you haven't worn in two years? How much stuff is shoved in the garage, the spare room, or the storage unit you're still paying $200 a month for?
Most of us are drowning in stuff, and it's costing us m
314 — Beating Yourself Up? The 10-Second Play That Outsmarts Your Inner Critic
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Have you ever rewritten an email five times before hitting send because you keep telling yourself it's not quite right? Or beaten yourself up over something you said and convinced yourself you've ruined everything? That's your inner critic .
We all have one—and while that little voice is meant to protect you, it can easily get in the way of th
313 — Tired of People Draining You? The Empathy Rule That Protects Your Energy Without Making You Cold With Dr. D. Ivan Young
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Do you have someone in your life who only calls when they need something? Maybe it's the relative who always goes from one crisis to the next, the friend who vents for an hour and never asks how you're doing, or the coworker who treats you like their personal therapist.
You care about them but you feel drained by them too. Fortunat
312 - Avoiding a Hard Conversation? 3 Plays to Help You Address the Issue Head-On
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Have you ever rehearsed an uncomfortable conversation in your head over and over again? Maybe you want to ask for a raise, address something that hurt your feelings, or share bad news—but you keep running the words on a loop, hunting for the perfect way to say it.
While we like to practice, rehearsing isn't actually helping. It's worrying in dis
311 — The Science of How Your Spaces Shape Your Mind (and How to Make Them Work for You) with UVA Behavioral Scientist Leidy Klotz
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What if cleaning your kitchen counter could actually help with depression? What if rearranging your living room could improve your relationships? Or moving your fruit bowl could make you healthier? We tend to think change is all about what's happening inside us — our mindset, our habits, our willpower. But what
310 — Can't Stop Worrying? Why Telling Yourself to Stop Never Works — and the Therapist-Approved Play That Does
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Can't stop replaying that awkward conversation from yesterday? Still anxious about something that might happen next week? If your brain keeps dragging you back to the same worries over and over, telling yourself to "just stop thinking about it" isn't going to work.
In fact,
309 — Feel Left Out a Lot? The Neuroscience of Exclusion — and the Daily Habit That Builds Secure Relationships with Columbia Neuroscientist Dr. Amir Levine
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Have you ever wondered why an unanswered text can send you into a spiral? Or why you keep having the same fight with your partner over and over again? It might be your attachment style. And the g
308 — Pause. Pick. Play. The Formula for Getting Through Any Hard Moment
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Imagine being a therapist from small-town Maine who has never spoken in front of more than 20 people — and suddenly finding yourself backstage at a massive conference, about to share a stage with
307 — Eco Medicine Doctor: How to Use Nature to Reduce Depression, Kill Anxiety, and Extend Your Life
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What if the ultimate strategy to calm your brain, fight burnout, and boost your happiness doesn't come from a pharmacy but instead, comes from nature?
Most of us spend our days glued to screens, sitting underneath artificial lights, and spending up to 93% of our time indoors. The "indoor epidemic" may be costi
306 — You Don't Need to Feel Strong to Be Strong
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Have you ever had to show up to do something when you felt like you had nothing to give? Or have you doubted your ability to handle a challenge because you didn’t feel strong enough? Fortunately, you don't have to feel strong to be strong. And today, I'm sharing why.
Some of the thi
305 — How to Make the Biggest Changes With the Smallest Steps With Author Eric Zimmer
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What if everything you believe about making big changes in your life is wrong? What if rather than a huge transformation, you're better of taking a series of small steps toward a new life?
My guest today is Eric Zimmer, a behavior change expert, host of the award-winning podcast The One You Feed, and author
304 — Got Rejected? Here's the One Thing You Need to Do to Get Your Confidence Back Fast
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Don't you hate that sting of rejection? Whether you got turned down for a job or you got ghosted by friend, feeling rejected hurts.
But you don't have to let it take a toll on your confidence. You can actually use those painful moments as a powerful opportunity to grow mentally stronger. Today, I am sharing my absolute favorite strategy to help
303 — Stop Trying to Fix People’s Problems—Here’s How to Truly Connect Instead with Psychotherapist Nidhi Tewari
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What if trying to fix other people’s problems is actually making things worse?
When a loved one comes to us with a problem, our first instinct is often to jump in and solve it. But what if the best way to support them isn’t about fixing anything at all?
My guest today is Nidhi Tewari, a licensed clinical social wo
302 — Why You Choose Familiar Pain Over Unfamiliar Peace (and How to Break Free From Those Patterns)
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Have you ever found yourself in a relationship that felt eerily similar to a past one that ended badly? Or maybe you finally achieved a goal you worked so hard for, but instead of celebrating, you found a way to completely mess it up?
You might think you are just unlucky or destined to struggle. But the truth is, yo
How to Show Up at Work When Your Life is a Dumpster Fire–Early Bird Pre-Order Bonus
Have you ever had to show up at work and get things done even when your personal life was a complete dumpster fire? I have.
In fact, most of us have. But no one ever talks about how to do it.
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301 — Why Undersharing Is Holding You Back (And How to Fix It) With Harvard Professor Leslie John
What if the amount of information share—or don’t share—is affecting your life more than you think?
We live in a world where oversharing gets a bad rap, but undersharing can be just as problematic. Striking the right balance between too much information (TMI) and too little information (TLI) is a skill that can improve your relationships and even help you grow mentally stronger.
My guest today i
300 — Why Your Nervous System Feels Broken and How to Reset It Without the Woo-Woo
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Have you ever felt like your stress levels are stuck in overdrive, leaving you constantly on edge, jumpy, or exhausted? You might think that fixing your nervous system requires some magical reset or elaborate healing ritual. But the truth is, regulating your nervous system doesn’t have to be complicated—or involve any of
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After writing six books about what not to do, it's finally time to share what to do.
And since work is where our mental strength is tested the most, it's also where we have the greatest opportunities to grow.
In The Mental Strength Playbook, you'll find 50 science-backed strategies to help you:
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299 — Change Your Mind, Change Your Life: The Science-Backed Way to Stop Holding Yourself Back with Bestselling Author Nir Eyal
What if the things you believe about yourself and your capabilities aren't accurate? What if you're much more competent than you think you are?
We all have mental barriers that shape how we view ourselves and the world. But your beliefs do not have to define you forever. You have the power to rewrite those stories.
My guest today is Nir Eyal, a behavioral design expert, international speaker, a
298 — The Gray Rock Strategy: How to Handle Toxic People Without Losing Your Mind
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Have you ever dealt with someone who thrives on drama and leaves you feeling completely exhausted? You might think that keeping your power means you have to speak up, tell the truth, and share your opinion.
But true mental strength isn't always about being the loudest person in the room. Sometimes, the most powerful thing
297 — Feeling Unfulfilled? Here's What You Need to Flourish With Bestselling Author Daniel Coyle
Do you ever go through the motions and checking off tasks but feeling like something is missing? Do achievements leave you feeling emptier than you expected? Society often confuses flourishing with productivity and success.
My guest, bestselling author Daniel Coyle explains that true flourishing is about creating environments where we can thrive together. He says a few small changes can create
296 — 5 Ways to Build Emotional Strength When Life Keeps Knocking You Down
You can’t control everything that happens to you. But you can control how much emotional strength you have to respond. When you're feeling emotionally strong, you're ready to tackle whatever challenges you face and have the ability to rise to your greatest potential.
Fortunately, building emotional strength is a skill you can develop with practice. Today, I’m sharing five essential steps that w
295 — Exhausted by Your Job? How to Stop the Grind from Grinding You Down with Psychologist Guy Winch
Do you ever feel like work has taken over your life? Or maybe you’ve tried to find "work-life balance,” but it feels impossible? If your job has you feeling stressed out and overwhelmed, this episode is for you.
My guest is psychologist and author Guy Winch, whose latest book, Mind Over Grind, offers practical strategies to help you reclaim your time, energy, and mental well-being no matter ho
294 — Dreading Something? Here’s Exactly What You Need to Do to Stop the Dread Spiral
How often do you find yourself dreading something so much that it’s hard to think about anything else? Maybe you’ve avoided doing something important—like applying for a new job—because the thought of waiting for a rejection letter felt unbearable. You are not alone. Dread is a powerful emotion that can hijack your decisions.
But you don’t have to let dread control your life. In today’s episode,
293 — The #1 Parenting Strategy That Changes Everything with Dr. Ross W. Greene
Are you tired of battling with your kids over homework, chores, or screen time? Or maybe you’ve tried every reward chart and consequence system out there, but nothing seems to work? If you’re ready for a new approach to parenting, this episode is for you.
My guest is Dr. Ross Greene, a clinical psychologist and the author of The Explosive Child and Raising Human Beings. His new book is called Th
292 — How to Stop Caring So Much What People Think and Start Living for You
Is it important for you to be liked by everyone? Do you ever hold back on an idea because you’re terrified of what someone else might say? Or have you made a major life decision — like what career to pursue or who to date — based on what others thought you should do, rather than what you actually wanted to do?
If any of this sounds familiar, today’s episode is for you. If your self-worth depends
291 - How to Break Free When Everyone Else Is Telling You Who to Be with David Archuleta
Do you ever feel like you're living according to someone else’s rules? How do you find the courage to be yourself when you know not everyone is going to be on board?
My guest is David Archuleta, platinum-selling singer-songwriter, former American Idol runner-up, and author of the new memoir Devout. In this episode, David gets real about the intense pressure to please his family, his church, and h
290 — Feeling Disconnected? Do These 5 Things With Your Partner This Weekend to Develop a Stronger Relationship
Do you feel like you and your partner have lost a bit of your spark? If so, you might be tempted to plan something big to turn things around. But, it's often the little things in relationships that make a big difference. And weekends are the perfect time to reconnect and deepen your bond.
Today, I’m sharing five simple habits mentally strong couples practice on the weekends. These aren't complic
289 — How to Create a Meaningful Life Without Starting Over with Stanford Lecturer Dave Evans
Do you ever feel like life is just a series of to-do lists? Do you sometimes wonder, “Is this all there is?” Or maybe you’ve been told to “find your purpose,” but the idea feels overwhelming or out of reach. If you’ve ever struggled to find meaning in your day-to-day life, this episode is for you.
My guest is Stanford Professor Dave Evans. He's the co-author of How to Have a Meaningful Life. Dave
288 - Why Chasing Happiness Is Making You Miserable (And What to Do Instead)
What if your pursuit of happiness is the very thing making you miserable? It sounds counterintuitive, right?
We live in a world obsessed with happiness. But chasing happiness is a trap.
On today’s episode, I’m breaking down why the pursuit of happiness often backfires and what you can do instead to build a life that feels truly fulfilling.
Some of the things I talk about are:
Why treating
287 — Why Consistency Might Be Holding You Back: The Truth About Habits with Coach Jonathan Goodman
Do you feel like you’re constantly failing at work-life balance? Or maybe you’re tired of advice that tells you to optimize every second of your day and track every single habit? If you want a fresh, unconventional approach to building a life you love, this episode is for you.
My guest is Jonathan Goodman, the author of Unhinged Habits. He’s a fitness industry veteran who challenges the idea that
286 — 3 Sentences That Will Turn Any Argument Into a Productive Conversation
How often do you walk away from an argument feeling exhausted and misunderstood? Most of us go into an argument wanting to win. But trying to convince someone that you are right and they are wrong will leave you feeling drained. It will likely damage your relationship. Fortunately, you can turn a battle into a productive conversation with just a few phrases.
Today, I’m sharing three simple senten
285 — Why Excellence Is About Who You Become, Not What You Achieve with Performance Expert Brad Stulberg
Do you feel like you’re just going through the motions? Or do you think you don't the time or energy to excel at anything? If you want to find more meaning and fulfillment without doing a cold plunge at 3 a.m., this episode is for you.
My guest is Brad Stulberg, a best-selling author and human performance expert. He explains that real excellence isn’t about hustle culture or becoming the best in
284 — Overthinking? Here’s the 3-Word Fix You Need to Stop the Spiral
How often do you find yourself replaying a conversation in your head over and over? Or maybe you get caught in a spiral of imagining every possible worst-case scenario. You are definitely not alone—we all ruminate sometimes. But overthinking wastes your time and drains your mental strength.
Fortunately, you don't have to let your brain keep spiraling down an unhelpful path. Today, I’m sharing thr
283 — How to Stop Feeling Invisible and Start Feeling Like You Matter with Journalist Jennifer Wallace
Do you ever feel like you don’t have a reason to get out of bed? Or maybe you feel lonely, even when you’re in a room full of people? If you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to feel valued and important, this episode is for you.
My guest is Jennifer Wallace, a journalist and the author of Mattering. She explains that mattering is a fundamental human need that comes right after food and shelte
282 — 5 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do in Today's World
Are you raising your kids to become mentally strong adults? It’s tough to do in today’s world for so many reasons. But we owe it to kids to give them the skills they need to manage their emotions, think rationally, and take the productive action they need to live their best lives.
Unfortunately, many of today’s most common parenting practices are robbing kids of the mental strength they need to t
281 — How to Break Free From Guilt: The Secret to Finally Feeling Good Enough With Dr. Jennifer Reid
Do you ever feel like you're drowning in guilt? That feeling that no matter what you do, you're not doing enough? As a parent, a partner, a friend, or a professional?
We often think guilt is a sign we've done something wrong, but what if it's just a symptom of something deeper? What if the constant feeling of "I should have..." is actually holding you back from living a happier, more fulfilling l
280 — Are You Secretly Sabotaging Yourself? 4 Steps to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy
You can't control everything that happens to you this year. But you can control how you respond to your circumstances. And if you're sabotaging your own efforts, you'll never reach your greatest potential.
Fortunately, recognizing the ways you get in your own way can change everything. Today, I’m sharing a step-by-step guide to help you identify your self-sabotaging habits so you can get out of y
279 — How to Rebuild Your Life After Hitting Rock Bottom with Best-Selling Author Jen Hatmaker
Do you ever wish you could reinvent yourself or that you had the courage to let go of a life that no longer fits? Do you struggle to trust your intuition or worry that it’s too late to start over? If so, today’s episode is for you.
My guest is Jen Hatmaker, a New York Times bestselling author with millions of social media followers. After 26 years of marriage, she discovered her husband was cheat
278 — The 3 Mindset Shifts You Will Help You Grow Mentally Stronger This Year
You can't control everything that happens to you this year. But you can control your mindset. With a healthy mindset, you'll be able to tackle whatever challenges you face and you'll also have the ability to rise to your greatest potential.
Fortunately, changing the lens through which you see the world can change everything. Today, I’m sharing three essential mindset shifts that will help you t
277 — Top 10 Mental Strength Lessons From 2025's Most Popular Episodes
As we close out 2025, I'm reflecting on the biggest lessons we've learned about building mental strength this year. I reviewed the most listened-to episodes of the year—from conversations with neuroscientists to inspiring stories from musicians—to bring you the top 10 takeaways that resonated most with you.
Today, I’m breaking down the most powerful, science-backed strategies and insights from t
