Mental Strength Friday Fix: Top 20 Mental Strength Lessons From Our First 200 Episodes By Amy Morin, LCSW, Editor-in-Chief Published on September 23, 2022 Print Verywell / Julie Bang Table of Contents View All Table of Contents Friday Fix: Episode 200 More About the Podcast Every Friday on The Verywell Mind Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, shares the “Friday Fix”—a short episode featuring a quick, actionable tip or exercise to help you manage a specific mental health issue or concern. Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts Friday Fix: Episode 200 The first two years and 200 episodes have been an amazing adventure! When we started the podcast during the pandemic, I wasn’t sure if it was going to be a long-term project. I wanted a way to get the message out on mental strength during a time when most of my speaking engagements were being postponed. And, a podcast seemed like the fastest and best way to do that. It turns out, podcasting has been a lot of fun. I am honored to interview amazing people to learn how they stay mentally strong and I get to share mental strength-building strategies straight from my therapy office. The best part about being a podcast host is that I get to hear from our listeners. So many of you have reached out to me on social media to share what’s working for you, which episodes you like best, and what you want me to talk about in future episodes. It was tough to choose the top 20 mental strength lessons from our first 200 episodes. I learn something from each and every guest we have on the show and I learn more about strength when I talk about my favorite exercises. So, I chose the episodes that all of you have talked about the most. I love hearing you all share your experiences about the mental strength exercises you’ve been incorporating into your daily lives and the resulting positive changes you've noticed since implementing them. I’m looking forward to 200 more episodes with new strategies, great guests, and more mental strength. The Top 20 Episodes Here are the episodes I discuss: Episode #108: How to Get More Involved in Your Life With Academy-Award Winning Actor Matthew McConaughey Episode #114: How to Overcome a Rough Past With Motley Crue’s Nikki Sixx Episode #132: How to Heal From Intergenerational Trauma With Holistic Psychologist Mariel Buqué Episode #138: Embrace Indecisiveness to Promote Change in Your Life With Author Dr. William Miller Episode #142: The Power of Regret With Bestselling Author Daniel Pink Episode #144: Unpack Your Emotional Baggage With Charlamagne Tha God Episode #165: Healing Your Childhood Wounds With Actress Chrissy Metz Episode #174: Break Free From Shame With Actor/TV Host Terry Crews Episode #191: The Extraordinary Gift of Being Ordinary With Harvard Professor Ronald Siegel Episode #197: How to Teach Kids Resilience With Actress Cobie Smulders Episode #57: How to Find Inner Strength When You Need it the Most Episode #82: The Letter Everyone Should Write to Themselves Episode #95: Does Quitting Mean You’re Weak? Episode #121: How to Get Yourself in the Best Emotional State for Different Circumstances Episode #126: How to Stop Letting Self-Doubt Hold You Back Episode #139: Fake a Smile to Have a Better Day Episode #152: Increase Your Willpower With Temptation Bundling Episode #172: Why TIPP Will Get You Through an Emotional Crisis Episode #190: 7 Reasons You Might Let People Mistreat You Episode #196: 3 Ways to Declutter Your Mind More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews and ratings are a great way to encourage other people to listen and help them prioritize their mental health too. Editor’s Note: Please be mindful that this transcript does not go through our standard editorial process and may contain inaccuracies and grammatical errors. Thank you. For media or public speaking inquiries, contact Amy here. Download the Transcript Links and Resources Follow Amy Morin on Instagram Check out Amy’s books on mental strength If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes: Friday Fix: Top 10 Mental Strength Lessons From Our First 100 Episodes Find Inner Strength With Multi-Platinum Award-Winning Singer Ally Brooke Friday Fix: How to Become Mentally Stronger As a Therapist, Here Are 5 Things I Wish More People Understood About Mental Strength By Amy Morin, LCSW, Editor-in-Chief Amy Morin, LCSW, is the Editor-in-Chief of Verywell Mind. She's also a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, and international bestselling author. Her books, including "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," have been translated into more than 40 languages. Her TEDx talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong," is one of the most viewed talks of all time. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? 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