In this inspiring episode of The Collide Podcast, we sit down with Amy Morin, psychotherapist, mental strength trainer, and host of the award-winning Mentally Stronger With Therapist Amy Morin podcast. Amy is also the international bestselling author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do and five other books that have sold over a million copies in more than 40 languages. Her TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, has been viewed over 23 million times, inspiring millions to reframe their understanding of resilience and mental toughness.

Amy shares her deeply personal journey, which began with profound loss that led her to explore what it truly means to be mentally strong, resulting in a viral article that transformed her life and the lives of countless readers. From that viral moment, Amy’s insights evolved into a series of bestselling books that empower people to face life’s challenges with courage and wisdom.

In this episode, we discuss:

How personal tragedy shaped Amy’s mission to help others build mental strength.
Common misconceptions about mental strength and the unhealthy habits that hold us back.
The first steps to becoming mentally strong and redefining what strength really means.
Encouragement for women who feel mentally weak and practical advice to start their journey toward strength.

Amy’s story reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we can find purpose and strength. Tune in for an honest, heartfelt conversation packed with wisdom, hope, and actionable insights.

Resources & Links:

Our Birds and Lilies Bible study for anxiety seeks to counter what some are calling “anxiety culture,” a phenomenon that impacts women across the world.
Watch her TEDx talk: The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong
Explore Amy’s bestselling books, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do.

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Building Mental Strength: Lessons from Amy Morin