How do you overcome the curveballs life throws at you? At 23 years old, Amy Morin's mother suddenly passed away, and just three years later, she lost her husband to a heart attack. Overwhelmed by grief, Amy tried various conventional methods to cope, but nothing seemed to help. It wasn’t until she began studying mental strength that she realized the key to healing wasn’t just moving on from loss; it was about building resilience in the face of adversity. In this episode, Amy joins Kevin to discuss how mental strength can be a game-changer in navigating life’s toughest challenges without feeling broken.

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, bestselling author, and expert in mental strength. She has delivered keynote speeches for top organizations like Google and Microsoft, and her articles on mental strength reach more than 2 million readers monthly.

In this episode, Kevin and Amy will discuss:

(00:00 ) Introduction 

(02:17 ) Discovering Mental Strength Amid Tragic Losses

(06:16 ) What Is Mental Strength?

(08:07 ) Shifting Mindsets to Solve the Right Problems

(17:34 ) The Five Stages of Change

(23:27 ) Using External Motivation to Drive Action

(24:55 ) Rewiring Your Thoughts Through Writing 

(30:19 ) Internal vs. External Locus of Control

(33:38 ) How to Keep Moving When You Feel Stuck

(35:35 ) Overcoming Anxiety to Become a Global Speaker

(40:42 ) The Key to Conquering Anxiety and Depression

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, bestselling author, and expert in mental strength. She is the author of six books, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, all of which have sold over a million copies and been translated into more than 40 languages. Amy's TEDx talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong," has gained over 24 million views. She has delivered keynote speeches for top organizations like Google and Microsoft, and her articles on mental strength reach more than 2 million readers monthly.

Connect with Amy:

Amy’s Website: amymorinlcsw.com 

Amy’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amymorinlcsw 

Resources Mentioned:

Amy’s Book, 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do: https://www.amazon.com/Things-Mentally-Strong-People-Dont/dp/0062358308 

Amy’s TED Talk: youtube.com/watch?v=TFbv757kup4 

Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell: https://www.amazon.com/Buy-Back-Your-Time-Unstuck/dp/059342297X 

Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear: https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299 

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