232 — 5 Daily Habits To Build Unstoppable Mental Strength
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What if you could build mental strength in just a few minutes a day? No complicated routines, no drastic life overhauls — just five practical habits that help you feel stronger and take more control of your life.
In this episode, I’m sharing the simple, everyday strategies I rely on (and teach my therapy clients) for improving mental strength so you can handle stress, overcome setbacks, and manage challenges with greater confidence.
Some of the things I talk about are:
The 5 daily habits that will build mental strength — without turning your whole schedule upside down.
Why practicing gratitude isn’t just a positive thinking fad, but an evidence-based way to build mental strength (plus practical ideas for making it a natural part of your day).
How to challenge unhelpful thoughts and the key to gaining power over your mindset so you can build lasting mental strength.
The big impact of doing something kind for others — and how acts of kindness help you become mentally stronger.
The number one thing you can do to gain control over your emotions
The single practice I use every day to build mental strength no matter what is going on around me.
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231 — Triggered Easily? 7 Strategies to Take Back Control of Your Life with Psychotherapist Michelle Chalfant
Do you ever feel like someone knows exactly how to push your buttons — and it leaves you spiraling long after your interaction?
Whether it’s a snide comment, a frustrating situation, or an awkward interaction, triggers can feel like they’re controlling your emotions. But what if those triggers were actually trying to teach you something?
Triggers can feel overwhelming. But they’re also opportunities for growth. In this episode, I’m joined by Michelle Chalfant, psychotherapist and author of The Adult Chair, to explore how understanding and working through your triggers can help you build mental strength.
Some of the things we discuss are:
Why triggers are a gift and what they reveal about your unconscious beliefs.
How to tell the difference between being angry and being triggered.
The surprising ways triggers can show up in your relationships, work, and daily life.
Seven actionable steps to uncover and heal the root of your triggers.
How working through your triggers can make you mentally stronger and more resilient.
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230 — 7 Ways I Found Mental Strength During My Darkest Times
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Have you ever felt like life has hit you so hard that it knocked the wind out of you? Maybe you're in one of those moments right now, wondering how to even take the next step.
In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the seven strategies that helped me navigate the darkest days of my life. From losing my mom at 23, to becoming a widow at 26, I had to figure out how to rebuild my life while facing unimaginable grief.
These aren’t textbook solutions. They are real, raw strategies that helped me move forward, one small step at a time.
Whether you’re going through a tough time or want to build resilience for the future, these strategies can help you find strength, hope, and a way forward.
Some of the things I discuss today are:
Why focusing on small steps forward can help you regain a sense of control.
How rediscovering childhood comforts, like reading or gardening, can bring unexpected healing.
The surprising power of stepping outside your comfort zone to try new things.
Why patience and humor are essential tools for navigating grief and tough times.
How faith can serve as an anchor during life’s most difficult storms.
If you’re struggling right now, I hope this episode leaves you feeling less alone and gives you the tools to face whatever life is throwing your way.
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229 —Rewrite Your Story and Reclaim Your Strength with Lauren Sisler
Are the stories you tell yourself holding you back? After all, there's always more than one way to tell the same story. You could be a victim of tragic circumstances or a hero who survived them.
The way we interpret our past influences our identities, but it doesn’t have to define who we are forever.
This week, I’m joined by Lauren Sisler, a sports journalist, broadcaster, and author of Shatterproof. Lauren shares her remarkable story of navigating unimaginable loss, overcoming shame, and redefining her narrative to build resilience and mental strength — not just for herself but to inspire and support others.
Some of the things we discuss are:
How the stories we believe about ourselves can shape our mental health, for better or worse.
The challenges Lauren faced after unexpectedly losing both parents in one night.
Why Lauren kept the truth about her parents’ deaths hidden for seven years and how she finally found the courage to share.
How to rewrite your narrative in a way that fosters healing, growth, and self-compassion.
The mental strength it takes to face shame and use your story to create meaningful connections.
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228 — 5 Signs You're Stuck in Survival Mode and Science-Backed Ways to Escape
Are you thriving, or do you feel like you are barely surviving? If you feel stuck in survival mode, you are not alone. It is common, but you don't have to stay there.
Survival mode is helpful in a crisis. But staying stuck there too long can leave you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and unable to enjoy life fully. Fortunately, there are strategies that can help you escape survival mode so you can start to thrive.
Some of the things I discuss today are:
The five warning signs that you’re stuck in survival mode.
The mistakes that keep you stuck in survival mode.
Why survival mode feels so normal — and how to break the cycle.
How small, intentional changes can help you shift gears and build emotional resilience.
The role your environment plays in staying stuck.
The surprising ways fun, creativity, and connection can help you thrive.
Simple strategies to calm your nervous system and regain control.
The most important thing you can do today to break free.
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Webby Award-Winning Host Amy Morin is a psychotherapist and the bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do. Every episode dives into science-backed strategies for building the mental strength you need to handle whatever life throws this way.
No one understands the importance of having mental strength more than Amy. Her personal journey surrounding grief and loss has led to her to take a deep dive into mental strength. And now, she's sharing what she learned along the way.
Her TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, is one of the most viewed talks of all time with 25 million views and she's sold over 1 million books. She's a speaker and a consulted who teaches companies like Google, Under Armour, and NBC how to grow mentally stronger.
Unlike other shows, Mentally Stronger provides a unique blend of research-backed tips, stories of mental strength, and therapist-approved strategies that will empower you to thrive.
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