344. Mentally Strong Women: An Interview with Amy Morin
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Cara Lowenthal, host of Unfuck Your Brain, celebrates her book hitting the USA Today bestseller list and discusses the importance of women celebrating their own successes. She then interviews Amy Moran, therapist and author of "13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do." Amy shares her personal journey of overcoming loss and finding mental strength, and discusses the societal pressures that lead women to develop negative mental habits. They delve into research showing how girls are praised differently than boys, leading to a tendency for women to downplay their accomplishments and struggle with imposter syndrome. Amy offers practical advice on how to combat these tendencies, including accepting compliments, recognizing your strengths, and acting like the person you want to become. Cara and Amy also discuss the importance of challenging societal expectations and breaking the rules to create positive change. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to celebrate their own accomplishments and embrace their inner badass.
Outlines
Introduction and Book Celebration
This Chapter introduces Cara Lowenthal, the host of Unfuck Your Brain, and celebrates her book hitting the USA Today bestseller list. Cara emphasizes the importance of women celebrating their own successes and feeling joyful about their accomplishments.
Interview with Amy Moran
This Chapter features an interview with Amy Moran, a therapist and author of "13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do." Amy shares her personal journey of overcoming loss and finding mental strength, discussing the societal pressures that lead women to develop negative mental habits.
Building Confidence and Challenging Beliefs
This Chapter delves into practical advice on how to combat negative mental habits and build confidence. Amy and Cara discuss the importance of accepting compliments, recognizing your strengths, and acting like the person you want to become. They also emphasize the need to challenge societal expectations and break the rules to create positive change.
Keywords
Unfuck Your Brain
Unfuck Your Brain is a podcast hosted by Cara Lowenthal, a Master Certified Coach and founder of the School of New Feminist Thought. The podcast focuses on helping women turn down their anxiety, turn up their confidence, and create a life on their own terms.
Amy Moran
Amy Moran is a therapist and author of "13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do." She is also the host of the podcast "Mentally Stronger with Therapist Amy Morin." Amy's work focuses on helping women develop mental strength and overcome societal pressures.
Mental Strength
Mental strength refers to the ability to cope with challenges, setbacks, and adversity. It involves developing positive mental habits, such as resilience, self-compassion, and a growth mindset.
Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern in which individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as a fraud. It is often experienced by high-achieving individuals, particularly women.
Societal Pressures
Societal pressures refer to the expectations and norms that society places on individuals, often based on gender, race, class, or other social categories. These pressures can impact mental health and well-being.
Feminist Mindset
A feminist mindset is a way of thinking that challenges gender inequality and promotes equality for all genders. It involves recognizing and dismantling societal structures that perpetuate sexism and oppression.
Breaking the Rules
Breaking the rules refers to challenging societal norms and expectations, often in pursuit of personal growth, self-expression, or social justice. It can involve taking risks, defying expectations, and creating positive change.
Self-Help Society
The Feminist Self-Help Society is a community and classroom created by Cara Lowenthal, host of Unfuck Your Brain. It provides individual help to apply the concepts discussed in the podcast to real life, along with a library of coaching tools and resources.
Encyclopedia of New Thoughts
The Encyclopedia of New Thoughts is a resource created by Cara Lowenthal, host of Unfuck Your Brain. It is a compendium of new thoughts that can be used to challenge negative thinking patterns and develop a more positive mindset.
Take Back Your Brain
Take Back Your Brain is a book by Cara Lowenthal, host of Unfuck Your Brain. It explores how a sexist society can impact our thoughts and provides strategies for reclaiming our mental freedom.
Q&A
What are some of the societal pressures that lead women to downplay their accomplishments?
Amy Moran discusses how girls are often praised for their appearance and obedience, while boys are encouraged to be brave, innovative, and take risks. This can lead women to internalize a belief that their worth is based on external validation and to downplay their own achievements.
How can women combat imposter syndrome and develop greater confidence?
Amy suggests several strategies, including accepting compliments gracefully, recognizing your strengths and accomplishments, and acting like the person you want to become. She also emphasizes the importance of challenging negative thoughts and replacing them with more empowering ones.
Why is it important for women to break the rules and challenge societal expectations?
Cara and Amy argue that breaking the rules can lead to positive change and inspire others. They highlight the example of Catherine Switzer, who ran the Boston Marathon in the 1960s, proving that women could achieve what was previously considered impossible.
What is the Feminist Self-Help Society and how can it benefit listeners?
The Feminist Self-Help Society is a community and classroom created by Cara Lowenthal, host of Unfuck Your Brain. It provides individual help to apply the concepts discussed in the podcast to real life, along with a library of coaching tools and resources.
What is the Encyclopedia of New Thoughts and how can it help listeners?
The Encyclopedia of New Thoughts is a resource created by Cara Lowenthal, host of Unfuck Your Brain. It is a compendium of new thoughts that can be used to challenge negative thinking patterns and develop a more positive mindset.
Show Notes
Ever wonder if you're capable of having a world-changing idea? Or why so many women struggle with self-doubt and tend to downplay their successes? In this episode, I chat with Amy Morin, a psychotherapist and the author of the international best-seller 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do. Amy's personal journey through grief and loss led her to uncover the secrets to mental strength, and she's here to share her wisdom on building unshakeable confidence. We talk about the societal pressures that make women doubt themselves, explore fascinating research on how boys and girls are treated differently from a young age, and share some practical tips to help you stop self-doubt in its tracks and truly own your brilliance.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://schoolofnewfeministthought.com/344
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