The Verywell Mind Podcast with Amy Morin
270 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 125 ratingsEditor-in-chief of Verywell Mind, therapist, and international bestselling author Amy Morin shares actionable advice for developing the mental strength you need to reach your greatest potential. On Mondays, she interviews authors, experts, entrepreneurs, athletes, musicians, and other mentally strong people who explain the strategies they use to overcome the biggest battle we all face -- the battle within our own minds. Every Friday, she shares a quick exercise that will help you grow mentally stronger.
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39 - Friday Fix: How to Boost Your Mood Right Now
January 15, 2021 06:00 - 9 minutesIt’s normal to feel anxious, sad, nervous, scared, or disappointed — along with many other uncomfortable emotions. Sometimes it’s healthy to embrace these emotions. Experiencing them may help you heal. But it’s not healthy to stay stuck in a dark place. When your emotions aren’t serving you well, it’s important to have healthy coping skills that can help you regulate your emotions so you can feel better. And while going for a walk might help one person feel better after a rough day at the off...
38 - Manage Life's Ups and Downs with Latin Music "Producer of the Year" Tony Succar
January 11, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutesTony Succar is a recording artist, songwriter, and producer. In 2019, he won two Latin GRAMMYs — one for “Best Salsa Album” and one for being “Producer of the Year.” Tony is well-known for a project he did called Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson. And he’s gone on to create lots of great music since then, including his GRAMMY-winning album Mas De Mi. Like many people in the music world, Tony experiences pressure to work all the time. And even though he has experienced a lot of great...
38 - Manage Life's Ups and Downs with Latin Music Producer of the Year Tony Succar
January 11, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBTony Succar is a recording artist, songwriter, and producer. In 2019, he won two Latin GRAMMYs—one for “Best Salsa Album” and one for being “Producer of the Year.” Tony is well-known for a project he did called Unity: The Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson. But he’s gone on to create lots of great music since then. Like many people in the music world, Tony experiences pressure to work all the time. And even though he has experienced a lot of great things in the music industry, he acknowledge...
37 — Friday Fix: A Quick Exercise to Help You Perform at Your Best
January 08, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MBWhat you think right before you make a sales call or the things that run through your head right before you walk into a party affect how you act. And these conversations you have with yourself can determine whether you close a deal, reach your goals, or have fun. Today I'm sharing how to have a conversation with yourself that will help you succeed. No matter what you’re doing, this little exercise will help you perform at your peak. It’s a trick elite athletes use. But you don’t have to ...
37 — Friday Fix: How to Trick Your Brain Into Giving Your Best Performance
January 08, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutesWhat you think right before you make a sales call or the things that run through your head right before you walk into a party affect how you act. And these conversations you have with yourself can determine whether you close a deal, reach your goals, or have fun. Today I'm sharing how to have a conversation with yourself that will help you succeed. No matter what you’re doing, this little exercise will help you perform at your peak. It’s a trick elite athletes use. But you don’t have to be ...
37 - Friday Fix: A Quick Exercise That Will Help You Perform at Your Best
January 08, 2021 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MBWhat you think right before you make a sales call or the things that run through your head right before you walk into a party affects how you act--and that conversation you have with yourself could determine whether you have fun, close a deal, or reach your goals. Today I'm sharing how to have a conversation with yourself that will help you succeed. No matter what you’re doing, this little exercise will help you perform at your peak. It’s a trick elite athletes use. But you don’t have to...
36 - Turn Your Life Around with Former MLB player Darryl Strawberry
January 04, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBDarryl Strawberry spent 17 years playing major league baseball for the Mets and then Yankees. He was an 8-time all star and 4-time world series champion. But he got into some trouble over the years. He struggled with addiction and served time in prison. Fortunately, he turned his life around and he's doing well now. On today's episode, he talks about why he struggled with addiction, how he transformed his life, and the steps he's taking to stay mentally strong.
36 - Turn Your Life Around with Former MLB All-Star Darryl Strawberry
January 04, 2021 06:00 - 34 minutesDarryl Strawberry spent 17 years playing major league baseball for the New York Mets and then the Yankees. He was an 8-time All-Star and 4-time World Series champion. But he got into some trouble over the years. He struggled with addiction and served time in prison. Fortunately, he turned his life around, and he's doing well now. In today's episode, he talks about why he struggled with addiction, how he transformed his life, and the steps he's taking to stay mentally strong.
35 - Friday Fix: 5 New Year's Resolutions That Will Make You Mentally Stronger
January 01, 2021 06:00 - 10 minutesMost New Year's resolutions fail. Yet most people continue to establish resolutions year after year hoping that somehow this will be the year that they actually create change. Today, I'll explain why most resolutions don't work. And I'll give you the tools you need to make this year's resolution different. I’m sharing five resolutions that will help you build mental strength in 2021. You can perform these alongside other resolutions (like ones that will help you get healthier or improve your ...
34 - Detox Your Thoughts with Psychologist and Best-Selling Author Andrea Bonior
December 28, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutesAndrea Bonior is a clinical psychologist, college professor, and best-selling author. She also writes a weekly column for The Washington Post called “Baggage Check” where she offers great advice for her readers.She’s the author of an amazing book called Detox Your Thoughts. It’s full of helpful, actionable tips for dealing with unhelpful ways of thinking. Andrea is really good at taking complex scientific principles and breaking them down into helpful tips. I invited her on the show to share...
33 - Develop Your Purpose in Life with Former NFL Player Tim Hightower
December 21, 2020 06:00 - 38 minutesWhile some professional athletes lose their purpose in life when their career ends, that wasn't the case for Tim Hightower. Since retiring from the NFL, he's living his purpose. And today he's sharing how other people can find their purpose too.Some of the things we talk about are how to discover your purpose, why it's important to have meaning in your life, and how to find a community of people who believe in you.
32 - Friday Fix: How to Stay Strong When You're Feeling Lonely
December 18, 2020 06:00 - 10 minutesWhile this time of year can be filled with happiness and love for some people, it can also be the loneliest, saddest time for others. When you don’t have family to spend the holidays with—and a lot of people are finding themselves in that situation this year because of the pandemic—it can be tough. Of course, it’s not just the holidays that are sparking increased feelings of loneliness. The year of social distancing has made for a lot of lonely people. Even people who are surrounded by their ...
31 - Friday Fix: How to Stay Strong When You're Feeling Lonely
December 18, 2020 06:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MBWhile this time of year can be filled with happiness and love for some people, it can also be the loneliest, saddest time for others. When you don’t have family to spend the holidays with--and a lot of people are finding themselves in that situation this year because of the pandemic--it can be tough. Of course, it’s not just the holidays that are sparking increased feelings of loneliness. The year of social distancing has made for a lot of lonely people. Even people who are surrounded by t...
32 - Heal a Broken Heart with Amy Chan
December 14, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBHave you struggled to deal with a breakup? Do you feel like your broken heart can't be repaired? If so, this episode is for you. Amy interviews Amy Chan, the author of Breakup Bootcamp, about the scientific ways to heal a broken heart. They discuss why we're attracted to certain people, the things you shouldn't do after a relationship ends, and the steps you can take to heal when your heart is broken.
31 - Heal a Broken Heart with Breakup Bootcamp Author Amy Chan
December 14, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutesHave you struggled to deal with a breakup? Do you feel like your broken heart can't be repaired? If so, this episode is for you. Amy interviews Amy Chan, the author of Breakup Bootcamp, about the scientific ways to heal a broken heart. They discuss why we're attracted to certain people, the things you shouldn't do after a relationship ends, and the steps you can take to heal when your heart is broken.
32 - Heal a Broken Heart with Breakup Bootcamp Author Amy Chan
December 14, 2020 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBHave you struggled to deal with a breakup? Do you feel like your broken heart can't be repaired? If so, this episode is for you. Amy interviews Amy Chan, the author of Breakup Bootcamp, about the scientific ways to heal a broken heart. They discuss why we're attracted to certain people, the things you shouldn't do after a relationship ends, and the steps you can take to heal when your heart is broken.
30 - Friday Fix: Stop Overthinking and Feel Better Fast
December 11, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutesDo you ever get something stuck in your head and can’t stop thinking about it? When it’s something like a song, it might just feel a little annoying. But when it’s an unpleasant event that you keep rehashing or a catastrophic outcome that you keep imagining, overthinking will take a toll on your mental health. Thinking about negative things can cause you to feel bad. And the worse you feel, the more likely you are to keep dwelling on the negative. It’s a vicious cycle that can be hard to brea...
29 - How to Deal With Being Socially Awkward with Ty Tashiro
December 07, 2020 06:00 - 46 minutesAmy interviews Ty Tashiro about how to deal with feeling socially awkward. Ty has a PhD in psychology, he gave a very popular TED Talk, and he’s the author of a great book called Awkward. Ty shares the science behind why some people are socially awkward. He also talks about how to deal with embarrassing moments, what to say to yourself when you're dreading a social event, and how to mentally prepare for a dreaded social situation
28 - Friday Fix: A Simple But Effective Way to Develop a Healthier Inner Dialogue
December 04, 2020 06:00 - 10 minutesNegative thoughts aren’t always a bad thing. Aknowledging that you made a mistake can be healthy. But some negative thoughts are irrational and unrealistic. They can cause you to feel bad and discourage you from taking any positive action. Fortunately, you don’t have to believe everything you think. You can learn to recognize when your thoughts aren’t helpful, and then you can replace them with more realistic statements. In today’s Friday Fix, I explain some simple steps you can take when you...
28 - Friday Fix: Turn Your BLUE Thoughts Into True Thoughts
December 04, 2020 06:00 - 10 minutes - 7.37 MBNegative thoughts aren’t always a bad thing. Recognizing that something may not turn out well or acknowledging that you made a mistake is healthy. But some negative thoughts are irrational and unrealistic. And they can cause you to feel bad and discourage you from taking any positive action. Fortunately, you don’t have to believe everything you think. You can learn to recognize when your thoughts aren’t helpful and then you can replace them with more realistic statements. In today’s Frida...
27 - Persist at Problems That Seem Insurmountable with Erin Brockovich
November 30, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutesIt’s been 20 years since the movie (starring Julia Roberts) that made Erin Brockovich a household name was in theaters. But in the meantime, she hasn’t relented in her environmental activism. Erin has some excellent advice regarding standing up for what’s right, taking care of yourself, and tackling things that seem impossible. Even if you don’t plan on becoming an environmental activist, her advice is likely to be helpful in your own life.
26 - How to Act Like the Person You Want to Become So You Can Create the Kind of Life You Want to Live
November 27, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutes - 6.67 MBHave you ever thought about the kind of person you’d like to be? Maybe you want to be a nicer person, mentally stronger person, a healthier person, or happier person. Have you ever thought about the kind of person you’d like to be? Maybe you want to be a nicer person, mentally stronger person, a healthier person, or a happier person. But how do you get over that gap that stands between who you are now and the person you’d like to become? In today’s Friday Fix I share how to break through...
26 - Friday Fix: Act Like the Person You Want to Become So You Can Create the Kind of Life You Want to Live
November 27, 2020 06:00 - 9 minutesHave you ever thought about the kind of person you’d like to be? Maybe you want to be a nicer person, a mentally stronger person, a healthier person, or a happier person.But how do you get over the gap that stands between who you are now and the person you’d like to become? In today’s Friday Fix, I share how to break through that barrier so you can become the person you’ve always wanted to be. Tune in to the show and I’ll give you some real-life examples from my therapy office of people who ...
25 - Overcome Doubt and Doubters with Hint CEO Kara Goldin
November 23, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutesKara Goldin is the founder and CEO of Hint, the company that is best known for making unsweetened flavor water. But her path to creating a successful product wasn’t an easy one. She was turned down, discouraged, and outright rejected along the way. But she persisted in creating a successful company. She’s now also a best-selling author. Her book, Undaunted, is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller. In it, she shares how she overcame people who doubted her as well as her own self-doubt. Amy talks t...
24 - Friday Fix: A Quick Exercise That Calms Your Brain and Your Body
November 20, 2020 06:00 - 7 minutesWhen you’re anxious, angry, or stressed out, your brain and body respond accordingly. Your brain automatically looks for the negative. It’s your brain’s way of helping you detect more danger so it can keep you safe. But the more you dwell on the negative and overlook the positive, the more your feelings will intensify. Your body will also attempt to help you respond to danger by ramping up. Your heart might beat faster. Your blood pressure might rise. And stress hormones get released througho...
23 - Stay Mentally Strong Under Pressure with a HarperCollins Senior Vice President Lisa Sharkey
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutesLisa Sharkey knows how to handle high-pressure situations. She worked for ABC News during the September 11th terrorist attacks. And she was also the senior producer for Good Morning America and Inside Edition. Now she's a senior vice president and director of creative development for HarperCollins Publishers, one of the biggest publishing houses in the world. Amy interviews Lisa about how to stay mentally strong when you're in a high-pressure situation.
22 - Friday Fix: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
November 13, 2020 06:00 - 10 minutesI've been studying mental strength since 2002. And the biggest lesson I've learned is that mental strength isn't always about what you do. Sometimes, what you don't do matters even more.You need good habits to build mental muscle. But if you really want to see results, you have to also give up the bad habits that rob you of mental strength. Here are the 13 things mentally strong people don't do—and how you can stop these tempting yet counterproductive bad habits.
Friday Fix: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
November 10, 2020 02:00 - 11 minutes - 7.72 MBI've been studying mental strength since 2002. And the biggest lesson I've learned is that mental strength isn't always about what you do. Sometimes, what you don't do matters even more. You need good habits to build mental muscle. But if you really want to see results, you have to also give up the bad habits that rob you of mental strength. Here are the 13 things mentally strong people don't do--and how you can stop these tempting yet counterproductive bad habits.
21- Develop the Mindset of a Champion with Wrestling Legend Dan Gable
November 09, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBAmy interviews Dan Gable, the gold medal winning wrestling champion. He ended his career a astonishing 117 wins and only 1 loss. That loss motivated him to never lose again and he developed a mindset that help him succeed. He shares how to develop the mindset of a champion and shares his favorite strategies for staying mentally strong.
21- Develop the Mindset of a Champion with Olympic Wrestling Legend Dan Gable
November 09, 2020 06:00 - 1 hourAmy interviews Dan Gable, the Olympic gold medal-winning wrestling champion. He ended his career with an astonishing 182 wins and only 1 loss. That loss motivated him to never lose again. He developed a mindset that helped him continue to succeed as a wrestler and later as a legendary coach.He shares how to develop the mindset of a champion and his favorite strategies for staying mentally strong!
20 - Friday Fix: How to Use Gratitude to Build Mental Strength Fast
November 06, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutesWhile there aren't any shortcuts to building mental strength, there are some exercises that can help you build mental muscle fast. In today's Friday Fix, Amy shares a quick mental strength exercise that can help you become mentally stronger today. Science shows it can also improve your relationships, help you sleep better, and boost your happiness by 25%.
20 - Friday Fix: The Best Exercise for Building Mental Strength Fast
November 06, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 6.08 MBWhile there aren't any shortcuts to building mental strength, there are some exercises that can help you build mental muscle fast. In today's Friday Fix, Amy shares a quick mental strength exercise that can help you become mentally stronger today. Science shows it can also improve your relationships, help you sleep better, and boost your happiness by 25%.
19 - Find Inner Strength with Multi-Platinum Award-Winning Recording Artist Ally Brooke
November 02, 2020 18:00 - 47 minutesAmy talks to former Fifth Harmony member, Ally Brooke, about the struggles, emotional pain, and triumphs she's experienced throughout her personal and professional life. Ally opens up about seeing a therapist, how she finds inner strength when she needs it most, and the strategies that help her face her fears.She also tells us all about her new book, Finding Your Harmony, her upcoming solo music, and a new movie!
19 - Find Inner Strength You Never Knew Existed with Ally Brooke
November 02, 2020 18:00 - 46 minutes - 32.2 MBAmy talks to former 5th Harmony Member, Ally Brooke, about the struggles, emotional pain, and triumphs she's experienced her personal and professional life. Ally opens up about seeing a therapist, how she finds inner strength when she needs it most, and the strategies that help her face her fears.
18 - Friday Fix: When to Change Your Feelings and When to Embrace Them
October 30, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutesNo one wants to experience uncomfortable feelings like anxiety, sadness, loneliness, fear, or embarrassment. These feelings can be downright awful.Sometimes, they can be harmful. At other times, they are helpful though. In fact, allowing yourself to feel uncomfortable emotions can be part of the healing process.In today's Friday Fix, Amy shares a quick mental strength exercise that will help you discover how to recognize when you should change your feelings and when you should embrace them.
17 - Negotiate Better with FBI Hostage Negotiator Chris Voss
October 28, 2020 05:00 - 56 minutesWhen bank robbers, kidnappers, and terrorists held someone hostage, the FBI called Chris Voss to negotiate their release. He knows how to get what he wants, and today he's sharing the skills that can help you become a better negotiator too. He and Amy discuss how to be a better communicator, how to prevent ego from ruining a deal, how to conquer the fear of negotiating, and much more
What It's Really Like to Go to Therapy
October 26, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBHave you ever questioned whether you should see a therapist? And after questioning it, have you talked yourself out of it? Have you wondered what it's like to see a therapist or what you're supposed to talk about it? If so, this episode is for you. I'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at therapy. I explain how to know when you should talk to someone, how therapy works, and what to expect from seeing a therapist.
16 - What It's Really Like to Go to Therapy
October 26, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutesHave you ever questioned whether you should see a therapist? And after questioning it, have you talked yourself out of it? Have you wondered what it's like to see a therapist or what you're supposed to talk about it? If so, this episode is for you.I'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at therapy. I explain how to know when you should talk to someone, how therapy works, and what to expect from seeing a therapist.
15 - Friday Fix: The Life Hack to Stop Worrying so Much
October 23, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutesIf you’ve been told you worry too much or that you’re a bit of an “overthinker,” this episode is for you. I share a trick that can help you stop worrying so much. It has changed the lives of many of my therapy clients over the years. It’s a science-backed strategy that really works. And it can be a huge improvement for people who are used to worrying almost 24/7.
14 - Rest More, Do Better with Best-Selling Author Brad Stulberg
October 21, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutesAmy interviews Brad Stulberg, an expert in peak performance and emotional well-being. He’s a bestselling author, has a thriving life-coaching business, and hosts a popular podcast. Brad also happens to have OCD. And while some professionals might be tempted to hide a fact like this (especially those who teach others how to manage anxiety), Brad is open about his struggles. In this episode, he talks about his experience with OCD as well as the strategies that can help you perform at your best.
13 - Beat the Odds with Olympic Gold Medalist and Team Captain Mike Eruzione
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIf you’ve watched the movie Miracle, you know who Mike Eruzione is. He was the captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, and he scored the winning goal against the Soviets. The Soviets were expected to win the gold medal. They dominated hockey every year. But the U.S. team pulled off a miracle! And today, Mike Eruzione explains how to go into a situation with the right mindset even when the odds are against you.
How to Win When You’re an Underdog with Mike Eruzione
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBIf you’ve watched the movie Miracle, you know who Mike Eruzione is. He was the captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, and he scored the winning goal against the Soviets. The Soviets were expected to win the gold medal. They dominated hockey every year. But the U.S. team pulled off a miracle! And today, Mike Eruzione explains how to go into a situation with the right mindset even when the odds are against you.
13 - Learn to Beat the Odds like Olympic Gold Medalist and Team Captain Mike Eruzione
October 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 hourIf you’ve watched the movie Miracle, you know who Mike Eruzione is. He was the captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team, and he scored the winning goal against the Soviets. The Soviets were expected to win the gold medal. They dominated hockey every year. But the U.S. team pulled off a miracle! And today, Mike Eruzione explains how to go into a situation with the right mindset even when the odds are against you.
12 - Friday Fix: A Secret Trick for Changing a Habit
October 16, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutesWhether you want to introduce a new healthy habit into your life or you want to get rid of a bad habit that is holding you back, this exercise can help! It takes less than 10 minutes and can increase your motivation and help you resist temptation.
Friday Fix: A Secret Trick for Changing a Habit
October 16, 2020 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.75 MBWhether you want to introduce a new healthy habit into your life or you want to get rid of a bad habit that is holding you back, this exercise can help! It takes less than 10 minutes and can increase your motivation and help you resist temptation. For full show notes, go to https://amymorinlcsw.com/mentally-strong-people-podcast/
11 - Get Creative with Latin GRAMMY Award-Winning Music Producer Motiff!
October 14, 2020 17:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBWhen it comes to music, Motiff can do just about anything! He’s an artist, producer, DJ, and songwriter. He frequently works alongside musicians like Marc Anthony, Pitbull, Gloria Estefan, and Jennifer Lopez. But his rise to success wasn’t an easy one. He moved to America from Venezuela as a child. He didn’t speak any English. And he had to help care for his father who was sick. His parents weren’t pleased that he didn’t go to college. But he promised to deliver them a GRAMMY instead of a ...
11 - Discover Your Creative Side with Latin GRAMMY Award-Winning Music Producer Motiff
October 14, 2020 17:00 - 43 minutesWhen it comes to music, Motiff can do just about anything! He’s an artist, producer, DJ, and songwriter. He frequently works alongside musicians like Marc Anthony, Pitbull, Gloria Estefan, and Jennifer Lopez. But his rise to success wasn’t an easy one. He moved to America from Venezuela as a child. He didn’t speak any English, and he had to help care for his father who was sick. His parents weren’t pleased that he didn’t go to college. But he promised to deliver them a GRAMMY instead of a dip...
11 - Get Creative with Latin GRAMMY Award-Winning Music Producer Motiff
October 14, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBWhen it comes to music, Motiff can do just about anything! He’s an artist, producer, DJ, and songwriter. He frequently works alongside musicians like Marc Anthony, Pitbull, Gloria Estefan, and Jennifer Lopez. But his rise to success wasn’t an easy one. He moved to America from Venezuela as a child. He didn’t speak any English. And he had to help care for his father who was sick. His parents weren’t pleased that he didn’t go to college. But he promised to deliver them a GRAMMY instead of a ...
10 - The Real Story behind "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do"
October 11, 2020 06:00 - 25 minutes“Time heals nothing. It’s what you do with your time that matters.”Three years after losing my mother, my 26-year-old husband died. I was a therapist. But the textbook material on grief I had to draw from wasn’t exactly helpful. So I set out to study mental strength by looking at how people who came into my therapy office dealt with their emotional wounds. And I discovered what made some people mentally stronger than others. In this episode, I’ll share my story and what I’ve learned about wha...
09 — Friday Fix: How to Make an Uncomfortable Emotion Feel More Tolerable
October 09, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.46 MBEvery Friday, I share a quick 10-minute mental strength secret that will help fix thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that keep you from being the strongest and best version of yourself. Do you avoid uncomfortable situations sometimes? Do you have trouble tolerating certain feelings, like sadness or anxiety? Do you ever try to numb or suppress your emotional pain? If you answered yes to any of those questions, this episode is for you! I'm sharing a quick strategy that will help you manage...