269 — 60-Second Storytelling Hacks: Build Deeper Connections and Boost Your Mental Health with Corey Rosen
Do you ever wish you were a better story teller or that you could make more sense of the things that happen to you? Do you struggle to find the right words to share your experiences, or worry that your stories are boring? If so, today's episode is for you.
My guest is Corey Rosen, a storytelling expert and host of The Moth StorySlams. He explains that we can all become better storytellers and that doing so can have a profound impact on our mental health, relationships, and personal growth.
Some of the things we discuss are:
The difference between an anecdote and a story
Why becoming a better story listener makes you a better storyteller
How to use the stories you tell yourself to navigate stressful situations
The power of reframing your story to focus on your resourcefulness
Why the best stories are built on breaks in routine
How to tell a story about failure before you know the victorious outcome
Why it's important to share stories of struggle, not just success
How TV shows from our childhood shaped our life goals
Practical, 60-second exercises to help you become a better storyteller
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268 — Feeling Lonely This Holiday Season? 8 Strategies That Will Help You Stay Mentally Strong
Does the holiday season feel a little too quiet for you? Maybe you're spending the holidays alone this year, or maybe you're surrounded by people but still feel lonely. If that’s the case, you're not the only one feeling lonely this year.
Loneliness during the holidays is more common than you might think, and it doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you. Today, I'm sharing how to navigate the holiday season when you're feeling lonely. Whether you’re dealing with grief, divorce, or you live far away from loved ones, I’ll share strategies to help you find meaning and strength in this season.
Some of the things I talk about are:
Why loneliness is so common during the holidays
How cultural pressure and traditions can amplify feelings of isolation
The difference between being alone and feeling lonely
How to decide what you really need this season
Strategies for planning ahead to reduce dread on tough days
Ways to reframe negative thoughts that intensify loneliness
How to create new traditions that feel meaningful to you
The one thing that will help you best process your emotions
The 8 strategies will help you cope with loneliness
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267 — The Surprising Truth About Stress and Why Trying to Relax Is Making You Feel Worse with Dr. Rebecca Heiss
Do you feel like you’re constantly battling stress or that you're stressed out all the time? Do attempts to relax backfire and cause you to feel even worse? If so, today's episode is for you.
My guest today is Dr. Rebecca Heiss, a stress physiologist who says we can change the way stress affects us. In fact, she says we can turn our biological responses to stress into an advantage once we know how.
Some of the things we discuss are:
Why you should stop trying to get rid of your stress
Why believing stress is bad for you might actually kill you
Why animals don't get stressed out
How to trick your brain into making stress an advantage
Why avoiding stressful situations often causes more anxiety than facing them
The role of oxytocin as a "courage hormone" and the importance of connection
How to use a "catastrophe diary" to manage negative thinking
Why service to others is the only thing that truly mitigates stress
Practical ways to reframe your routine instead of just adding stress-reduction tasks
Why curiosity and fear cannot coexist
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266 — The Holiday Playbook: Family Triggers, Strong Emotions, and Gracious Boundaries
Does the thought of spending time with family during the holidays cause you extra stress? Do you find yourself bracing for family drama or feeling overwhelmed by social expectations? If the "happiest time of the year" feels complicated, you're not alone.
The holidays can stir up a lot of emotion and family stress. But it doesn't have to be that way. Today, I'm sharing my Holiday Playbook for dealing with family drama, strong emotions, and boundaries. Some of the things I talk about are:
How to name your season so decisions feel easier
The 3 most common family stress traps
Strategies to prepare for emotional triggers
Ways to set boundaries that actually work
Simple scripts to handle awkward conversations
What to do when emotions run high
How to know when to stick it out or step away
Tools to calm yourself in the moment
The power of planning ahead for gatherings
How to manage guilt around saying no
Why micro-goals can make a big difference
Tips for creating your own holiday playbook
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265 — The Truth About Adult ADHD: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and What Works with Dr. Laura Knouse
Do you ever get frustrated with yourself for being late, procrastinating, or being disorganized? Or do you wonder if your struggle to focus is normal given our busy world or if it might be adult ADHD?
My guest today is Dr. Laura Knouse, a clinical psychologist, researcher, and professor who specializes in adult ADHD. She's developed tools that work in everyday life so you can organize time and tasks, start and finish what matters to you, and strengthen your relationships—without beating yourself up.
Some of the things we discuss are:
The true definition of adult ADHD
The two main symptom clusters: inattention vs. hyperactivity/impulsivity
Why ADHD symptoms can vary across situations (like being able to focus on Minecraft but not algebra)
How to rule out (or identify co-occurring) depression and anxiety
The common life areas where adult ADHD impairments show up—from college transitions to the workplace, driving, and relationships
What "time blindness" is and how it shows up
The toolbox that reduces symptoms
How to spot "avoidant automatic thoughts" that affect time management
The one thing you should do when tackling big tasks
The best strategies for staying on task
The emotion regulation skills that are critical for people with Adult ADHD
Key communication skills for relationships, including how to make clear requests and effective apologies
How to build realistic "transition blocks" into your schedule
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Acerca de Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin
Growing mentally stronger will change your life and therapist Amy Morin wants to show you how to make it happen.
Whether you want to improve your mental health, boost your resilience, gain emotional intelligence, or gain a competitive edge that will help you reach your greatest potential, this show is for you.
Mentally Stronger provides therapist-approved strategies for tackling the biggest battle we all face--the one in our minds.
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.
Join Amy on the transformative journey to mastering your mind. And the fun part is, she records the show from a sailboat in the Florida Keys.
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