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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227 — How to Break Free From a Scarcity Mindset and Start Living More Abundantly with Bob Rosen
You've likely heard about the importance of living abundantly and giving up a scarcity mindset, but how do you actually do that? Knowing how to let go of a scarcity mindset and doing it are two different things.
Attachments can weigh us down, keeping us stuck in old thought patterns and limiting our potential for growth and happiness.
This week, I’m joined by Dr. Bob Rosen, a psychologist, leadership expert, and author of Detach. With years of experience coaching CEOs and studying both Eastern and Western philosophies, Dr. Rosen shares how letting go of attachments and shifting to an abundance mindset can help you unlock freedom, joy, and purpose in your life.
Some of the things we discuss are:
Why attachments hold us back.
The most common attachments, like control, perfection, and stability, and how to overcome them.
Practical strategies to shift from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset.
Why focusing on the present moment enhances mental strength and well-being.
How gratitude and authenticity play a pivotal role in creating a more joyful life.
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226 — Why Life Feels Out of Control (and 5 Steps to Take Charge)
How much control do you have over your life? Do you think life happens to you? Or do you believe you have the power to shape it?
On this episode of Mentally Stronger, we’re exploring the psychology of control, also known as "locus of control." Your belief about who or what is in control of your life has a huge impact on your mental strength. Understanding it can help you make better decisions, respond to challenges, and find more balance.
Some of the things I share are:
What locus of control is and how it develops.
The difference between internal and external locus of control.
Why having too much control can backfire and the downsides to not believing you have enough control.
The surprising ways our beliefs about control influence our mental health and relationships.
A quiz to help you find out where you fall on the control spectrum.
5 strategies that will you start taking control of what really matters while letting go of the rest
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225 — Control Your Vagus Nerve to Improve Your Mental and Physical Health With Dr. Kevin Tracey
What if improving your mental health and physical well-being could be as simple as understanding one nerve in your body? Research shows your vagus nerve plays a powerful role in your well-being.
This week, I’m joined by Dr. Kevin Tracey, a world-renowned neurosurgeon and pioneering researcher, to explore the vagus nerve and how improving your vagal tone can improve your health.
Some of the things we discuss are:
What the vagus nerve is and why it’s crucial for your overall health.
How vagus nerve stimulation is being used to treat conditions like depression and rheumatoid arthritis.
Clear signs of vagus nerve dysfunction and how it connects to inflammation.
Practical ways to improve your vagal tone, from exercise to breath work.
Why heart rate variability might be a window into your health.
The critical role the vagus nerve plays in building mental strength and resilience.
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224 - 8 Myths About Feelings That Can Sabotage Your Emotional Intelligence
What if everything you’ve been told about emotions is wrong? Emotional intelligence is important but there's a lot of misinformation about emotions that are holding people back.
On this episode, I’m exposing eight common myths about emotions that keep us stuck and make it hard to grow mentally stronger. From the idea that venting your feelings helps you feel better to the notion that controlling your emotions makes you less authentic, I’m breaking down the science behind these myths and sharing actionable strategies to overcome them.
Some of the things I talk about are:
Why judging your feelings keeps you stuck and how to accept them instead.
The truth about venting and why it might actually make things worse.
How to regulate emotions without shutting them down.
How to stop letting other people have power over your emotions.
Steps to take uncomfortable emotions and turn them into a strength.
When to feel your feelings and when to shift them.
Strategies for reducing the intensity of uncomfortable feelings.
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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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