A popular misconception about Highly Sensitive people--to those who aren't very familiar with the trait--is that HSPs are always emotionally fragile and not mentally strong.

But this isn't true. You CAN be mentally strong and an HSP--it's all about your coping skills. That's why I'm excited to share with you Episode 61's guest, Amy Morin, who is an expert on mental strength. Amy is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, professor, a TED talk speaker, and published author. In 2013, her post 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, went viral, and ended up being published into a bestselling book and translated into 20 languages. Her post was the most read article of all time on Forbes.com.

I was moved by her story and the challenges she's dealt with in her life, and how she's found a way to thrive and become an authority on helping others learn how to better cope. In this episode, Amy talks about:

• The most common thing mentally strong people don't do
• How to build mental strength
• Why seeing a therapist can help, even if you go just once
• What therapists think about Highly Sensitive People
• How to stop dwelling on the past
• How to deal with anticipatory grief

Learn more about Amy Morin:

• Her book: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do: Take Back Your Power, Embrace Change, Face Your Fears, and Train Your Brain for Happiness and Success
• Check out Amy's ecourse: Mental Strength: Mastering The 3 Core Factors
• Website: amymorin.com
• Twitter: @AmyMorinLCSW

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