
281 — How to Break Free From Guilt: The Secret to Finally Feeling Good Enough With Dr. Jennifer Reid
12/1/2026 | 44 min
Do you ever feel like you're drowning in guilt? That feeling that no matter what you do, you're not doing enough? As a parent, a partner, a friend, or a professional? We often think guilt is a sign we've done something wrong, but what if it's just a symptom of something deeper? What if the constant feeling of "I should have..." is actually holding you back from living a happier, more fulfilling life? Learning how to manage guilt isn't about ignoring your feelings; it's about reclaiming your energy and making choices that truly serve you. My guest is Dr. Jennifer Reid, a therapist and author who specializes in helping women overcome the crushing weight of guilt. Some of the things we discuss are: The difference between healthy guilt and the maladaptive guilt that keeps you stuck. Why women, in particular, struggle with feelings of guilt. The "Guilt Equation" and how it can help you understand and frame your feelings. The four "furies" of expectations that fuel guilt and how to push back against them. Why we sometimes feel guilty for being happy and how it substitutes for other, more authentic emotions. Practical, step-by-step strategies to manage guilt without just "sitting in it." How to handle guilt about past events you can't change. What to do when someone tries to use a guilt trip to manipulate you. Why freeing yourself from the cycle of guilt is one of the most powerful things you can do to become mentally stronger. Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Related Episodes 218 — 3 Steps to Building Boundaries That Stick So You Can Reclaim Your Time and Energy 3 Ways to Take Back Your Power When Negative People Try to Drag You Down Links & Resources JenniferReidMD.com Guilt Free 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 Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger Lola Blankets — Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code STRONGER at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Function Health — Visit functionhealth.com/stronger or use gift code STRONGER25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. One Skin — Go to oneskin.co/STRONGER and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

280 — Are You Secretly Sabotaging Yourself? 4 Steps to Stop Being Your Own Worst Enemy
09/1/2026 | 17 min
You can't control everything that happens to you this year. But you can control how you respond to your circumstances. And if you're sabotaging your own efforts, you'll never reach your greatest potential. Fortunately, recognizing the ways you get in your own way can change everything. Today, I’m sharing a step-by-step guide to help you identify your self-sabotaging habits so you can get out of your own way and achieve your goals in 2026. Some of the things I talk about are: Why we sometimes create goals only to ensure we don't reach them The surprising reason we would rather have a built-in excuse than risk failure The number one fear that causes self-sabotage How to identify your specific self-sabotaging behaviors How to reframe the thoughts that contribute to self-sabotage How to start changing the way you see yourself The 4 steps to getting out of your own way Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Related Episodes 124 — Stop Self-Sabotage: 7 Reasons You Are Holding Yourself Back and How to Stop Once and For All 69 — A Simple Trick That Increases the Chances You’ll Stick to Any Goal You Set for YourselfConnect 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 Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger Lola Blankets — Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code STRONGER at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

279 — How to Rebuild Your Life After Hitting Rock Bottom with Best-Selling Author Jen Hatmaker
05/1/2026 | 48 min
Do you ever wish you could reinvent yourself or that you had the courage to let go of a life that no longer fits? Do you struggle to trust your intuition or worry that it’s too late to start over? If so, today’s episode is for you. My guest is Jen Hatmaker, a New York Times bestselling author with millions of social media followers. After 26 years of marriage, she discovered her husband was cheating. That moment forced her to confront her deepest fears, question her beliefs, and rebuild her life from the ground up. Some of the things we discuss are: Why we cling to stories that no longer serve us How to rebuild your life after everything falls apart Why grief and growth often happen at the same time The importance of trusting your intuition and never abandoning yourself How to prepare for life’s curveballs before they hit Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Related Episodes 245 — Christine Brown Woolley on Redefining Strength, Leaving a 25-Year Marriage, and Finding the Courage to Start Over 202 — 10 Ways to Improve Mental Health Without Therapy Links & Resources JenHatmaker.com Awake 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 Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger Lola Blankets — Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code STRONGER at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Function Health — Visit functionhealth.com/stronger or use gift code STRONGER25 for a $25 credit toward your membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

278 — The 3 Mindset Shifts You Will Help You Grow Mentally Stronger This Year
02/1/2026 | 21 min
You can't control everything that happens to you this year. But you can control your mindset. With a healthy mindset, you'll be able to tackle whatever challenges you face and you'll also have the ability to rise to your greatest potential. Fortunately, changing the lens through which you see the world can change everything. Today, I’m sharing three essential mindset shifts that will help you tackle challenges with a completely different perspective so you can grow stronger this year. Some of the things I talk about are: Why behavior changes like diet and exercise won't stick without the right mindset The three types of unhelpful beliefs that keep you stuck in helplessness or worthlessness How to silence your inner critic by asking yourself one simple question Why failing is actually a necessary step on the path to success The 5-minute strategy that moves you from avoidance to action How changing your perspective helps you tackle challenges you didn't think you could handle Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Related Episodes 258 - 7 Sneaky Mindset Traps Draining Your Mental Strength (And How to Stop Them) 178 - 3 Simple Habits for a Stronger Mindset 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 Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger Lola Blankets — Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code STRONGER at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

277 — Top 10 Mental Strength Lessons From 2025's Most Popular Episodes
29/12/2025 | 34 min
As we close out 2025, I'm reflecting on the biggest lessons we've learned about building mental strength this year. I reviewed the most listened-to episodes of the year—from conversations with neuroscientists to inspiring stories from musicians—to bring you the top 10 takeaways that resonated most with you. Today, I’m breaking down the most powerful, science-backed strategies and insights from this year’s most popular episodes to help you make 2026 your strongest year yet. Some of the things I talk about are: The #1 lesson from our most popular episode on healing anxiety How to "dose stack" your brain chemicals for a powerful boost to your mental health Why you don't need therapy to improve your mental health (and what may be more helpful) The surprising connection between lifting weights, confidence, and PTSD How to influence someone to change Why the belief "I am enough" is the foundation of a healthy money mindset The childhood beliefs that might still be holding you back as an adult Why joy is found in the journey, not the destination (and how to embrace it) Featured Episodes 211 — 5 Ways to Add More Joy to Your Life with Dr. Tiffany Moon 176 — 10 Childhood Beliefs Holding You Back and How to Break Free 181 — The Money Mindset Makeover to Help You Cope with Financial Anxiety with Elizabeth Husserl 174 — How to Influence People to Change Without Overstepping Your Bounds 179 — The Power of Persistence and Positivity with Singer/Songwriter Niko Moon 180 — Stronger Mind, Stronger Body: The Science of Building Both 202 — 10 Ways to Improve Mental Health Without Therapy 187 — The Ultimate Guide to Hacking Your Brain Chemicals with Neuroscientist TJ Power 204 — 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do in Today’s World Connect with the Show 183 — How to Permanently Heal Your Anxiety by Addressing the Root Cause with Dr. Nicole Cain Resources 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/ Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Hollow Socks — Buy 2, get 2 free at hollowsocks.com BetterHelp — This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get 10% off at betterhelp.com/mentallystrong Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger Lola Blankets — Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code STRONGER at checkout. Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! Uncommon Goods — Go to UncommonGoods.com/Stronger for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices



Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin