Episodes

  • 211 — Why Choosing Joy is the Ultimate Power Move for Mental Strength with Dr. Tiffany Moon

    211 — Why Choosing Joy is the Ultimate Power Move for Mental Strength with Dr. Tiffany Moon
    May 12 2025
    Do you get so caught up in chasing goals or ticking off your to-do list that you forget to enjoy life along the way? Or maybe you’re stuck and unsure how to bring more fun into your daily routine? Dr. Tiffany Moon is here to discuss the life-changing power of joy. She is an anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, and former cast member of Real Housewives. She’s also the author of Joy Prescriptions, which shares how to cultivate joy and live a fuller life, even amidst chaos. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: The difference between joy and happiness (and why joy is so much more profound). Why prioritizing joy makes you mentally stronger. Five practical strategies to bring more joy into your life starting today. How taking a leap of faith (and even failing) can lead to unexpected rewards. The surprising link between creativity and fulfillment (and how Dr. Moon turned candle making into a business!). Why living with intention is the key to hitting your goals without burning out. How to stop rushing through life and start enjoying the messy, beautiful process. Subscribe to ⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠ for exclusive content, such as bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. Links & Resources TiffanyMoonMD.com Joy Prescriptions ⁠Instagram - @TiffanyMoonMD Connect with the Show Buy Amy's ⁠⁠books on mental strength⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠ AmyMorinLCSW.com Sponsors OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠ #oneskinpod Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at ⁠⁠calm.com/STRONGER⁠⁠ AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • 210 — Reverse Aging with These Scientifically-Proven Mental Strategies

    210 — Reverse Aging with These Scientifically-Proven Mental Strategies
    May 9 2025
    Your thoughts influence how you age. Research shows that your mindset can play a major role in your physical health and appearance. Research, including the famous Counterclockwise Experiment, shows that your mindset can reverse the effects of aging. Some of the things I share are: How covering your gray hair could lower your blood pressure Why bald men might face a higher risk of prostate cancer The surprising link between pretending to be a pilot and improving your eyesight How your beliefs about aging impact your physical and cognitive health How changing your mindset can transform your biological age The strategies that promote a more youthful mindset How the Counterclockwise Experiment reversed aging in just one week The research studies that reveal the mind's power over the body Six actionable strategies to feel younger and reenergized right now Subscribe to ⁠⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠⁠ for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. Connect with the Show Buy a copy of ⁠⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠⁠ Visit my website — ⁠⁠AmyMorinLCSW.com⁠⁠ Sponsors OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠⁠ Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at ⁠⁠calm.com/STRONGER⁠⁠ AirDoctor — Head to ⁠⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • 209 — The Money Talk Every Couple Needs to Have with Ramit Sethi

    209 — The Money Talk Every Couple Needs to Have with Ramit Sethi
    May 5 2025
    Do finances cause stress in your relationship? Have you and your partner avoided conversations about money? Or do you find yourselves stuck arguing over small expenses like groceries and takeout? When it comes to relationships, money is one of the biggest sources of conflict—but it doesn’t have to be. Personal finance expert Ramit Sethi, host of the Netflix series How to Get Rich and bestselling author of Money for Couples, talks about how couples can work together to address money. Some of the things we talk about are: Why over half of couples don’t know their own household income (and how that creates conflict). How to create a shared vision of a “rich life” together. Why arguing about small expenses is a losing battle (and what to focus on instead). A simple framework to start having positive, productive money conversations. The importance of guilt-free spending and why financial independence matters for both partners. Subscribe to ⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠ for exclusive content, such as bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. Links & Resources iwillteachyoutoberich.com/ Money for Couples Follow Ramit on Instagram — @ramit Connect with the Show Buy Amy's ⁠books on mental strength⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠ Sponsors OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠ #oneskinpod Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at ⁠calm.com/STRONGER⁠ AirDoctor — Head to ⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • 208 — Coping With Anxiety: An Anxiety Toolkit for Fast Relief

    208 — Coping With Anxiety: An Anxiety Toolkit for Fast Relief
    May 2 2025
    When anxiety creeps in slowly (or skyrockets suddenly), you're going to want fast relief. With the right tools, you can calm yourself down right away. Anxiety is one of the most common mental health challenges, but often the advice given for managing it is long-term lifestyle changes that feel out of reach when you're in a state of panic. As a therapist, however, I often teach people fast-acting tools for coping with anxiety. Some of the things I share in this episode are: Why overcoming avoidance is key to breaking the anxiety cycle and regaining control of your life. How to "change the channel" on your anxious brain to interrupt racing thoughts and ruminating. A simple breathing trick called “smell the pizza” that calms your fight-or-flight response instantly. The surprising power of ice water and the mammalian reflex to reset your nervous system. How creating a reverse worry list can trick your brain into reframing anxiety into excitement. Why scheduling time to worry so you put your anxiety in its place and stop it from hijacking your day. How to build a mental strength toolbox that will help you start coping with anxiety effectively today. Subscribe to ⁠Mentally Stronger Premium⁠ for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. Connect with the Show Buy a copy of ⁠13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do⁠ Connect with Amy on Instagram — ⁠@AmyMorinAuthor⁠ Visit my website — ⁠AmyMorinLCSW.com⁠ Sponsors OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at ⁠https://www.oneskin.co/⁠ Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at ⁠calm.com/STRONGER⁠ AirDoctor — Head to ⁠AirDoctorPro.com⁠ and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at ⁠Shopify.com/mentallystronger⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 mins
  • 207 — The Mindset Shift That Will Change Your Life — and How to Start Right Now with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman

    207 — The Mindset Shift That Will Change Your Life — and How to Start Right Now with Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman
    Apr 28 2025
    What if breaking free from a victim mindset could help you move forward so you can reach your greatest potential? Whether you're convinced your self-esteem is too low to change or you believe you're a victim of your past mistakes, you can take steps to change your narrative. Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman is a professor of psychology at Columbia University and the author of Rise Above. He's spent years researching the habits, mindsets, and strategies that can help us overcome the limitations we place on ourselves. Some of the things we talk about are: The most common habits that create a victim mindset Why recognizing your own limiting beliefs is the first step to freedom The surprising connection between empowerment and self-actualization How to stop being a victim of your emotions, self-esteem, and past mistakes Practical advice for creating hope and taking action in your life Why reframing the stories you tell yourself can transform your outlook Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content, such as bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. Links & Resources scottbarrykaufman.com Self-Actualization Tests Instagram — @ScottBarryKaufman Rise Above Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Sponsors OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/STRONGER ZocDoc — Go to Zocdoc.com/STRONGER to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger Branch Basics — Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code STRONGER15 at https://branchbasics.com/STRONGER15 #branchbasicspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • 206 — Why You’re Stronger Than You Think (and How to See Proof of It Today)

    206 — Why You’re Stronger Than You Think (and How to See Proof of It Today)
    Apr 25 2025
    When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to assume the answers are out of reach. But sometimes, the solution to your biggest problem is one you already have. Often, when we’re stuck, it’s not because we lack strength or resources—but because our emotions cloud our judgment and make it hard to see a way forward. The good news is that there's a strategy that will help you uncover the tools and strengths you've already used to overcome challenges in the past so you can solve whatever challenge you face now. Some of the things I share are: The solution-focused therapy strategy that therapists use to help people uncover their own solutions right away The one question you need to ask yourself to solve any problem you face Why you're stronger than you think (and how to gather proof of it) How to identify what is working already by looking for "exceptions to the rule" How to overcome negativity bias and reframe your mindset for resilience and growth A simple but powerful exercise to replicate your past wins in future challenges Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. Connect with the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Visit my website — AmyMorinLCSW.com Sponsors OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at https://www.oneskin.co/ Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/STRONGER ZocDoc — Go to Zocdoc.com/STRONGER to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger Branch Basics — Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code STRONGER15 at https://branchbasics.com/STRONGER15 #branchbasicspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 mins
  • 205 — The Hormone - Mental Health Connection: What Doctors Aren’t Telling You with Dr. Erika Schwartz

    205 — The Hormone - Mental Health Connection: What Doctors Aren’t Telling You with Dr. Erika Schwartz
    Apr 21 2025
    What if the key to unlocking your best mental and physical health lies in a part of your self-care routine that’s been overlooked? Your hormones impact everything from your mood and energy to your brain health and longevity. Today’s guest, Dr. Erika Schwartz, is a pioneer in hormone health and the founder of Evolved Science. With over 30 years of experience advocating for preventative medicine, she’s dedicated to empowering people to reclaim their vitality and mental strength by understanding and addressing hormone imbalances. Some of the things we discuss are: The surprising ways hormone imbalances could be at the root of your mental health struggles How to recognize when your doctor might not have all the answers you need (and what to do next) The overlooked role of hormones like testosterone and estrogen in mental fitness What everyone should know about their thyroid Lifestyle changes that can improve hormone health, including what to avoid and what to prioritize Common myths about hormone therapy, including the truth about its safety and long-term benefits Why early intervention and personalized care are key to balancing your hormones and building resilience Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. Links & Resources DrErika.com Instagram — @DrErikaSchwartz Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Sponsors OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/STRONGER ZocDoc — Go to Zocdoc.com/STRONGER to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger Branch Basics — Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code STRONGER15 at https://branchbasics.com/STRONGER15 #branchbasicspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • 204 — 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do in Today’s World

    204 — 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do in Today’s World
    Apr 18 2025
    Much has changed since I wrote my book 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do. Smartphones now dominate the world, news spreads over social media, and new conveniences have reshaped how we interact with the world. While the principles of mental strength remain the same, we need to adjust our strategies to stay mentally strong. Some of the things I share are: The core principles of mental strength that have remained unchanged. New strategies we need to create, like setting digital boundaries. How modern conveniences, like ride sharing and digital payment options, have reshaped our view of risk. How embracing alone time and practicing gratitude can combat the modern pressures of instant gratification and comparison culture. How to use technology as a tool for improving habits while not allowing devices to foster feelings of inadequacy or impatience. Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger. Connect with the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Visit my website — AmyMorinLCSW.com Sponsors OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at https://www.oneskin.co/ Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/STRONGER ZocDoc — Go to Zocdoc.com/STRONGER to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today! AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger Branch Basics — Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code STRONGER15 at https://branchbasics.com/STRONGER15 #branchbasicspod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins