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What does it really mean to be mentally strong—and how do we build that strength when life knocks us down?

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 worldwide. Her viral TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, has reached over 23 million viewers and reshaped the way people think about resilience.

Amy opens up about her personal journey through heartbreaking loss and how it led her to redefine mental strength. What began as an article written in the middle of grief sparked a global movement, encouraging people to release unhealthy habits and cultivate inner resilience.

Meet Amy Morin

Amy Morin is a licensed psychotherapist, mental strength expert, author, and speaker whose work has impacted millions. Known for her down-to-earth wisdom and powerful insights, Amy helps people break free from self-sabotage, build emotional endurance, and grow through life’s hardest moments. Her story and work are a testament to the strength we all have within us—even when we feel at our weakest.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn

• How Amy’s personal losses led to her mission of building mental strength
• The most common misconceptions about what it means to be mentally strong
• Unhealthy habits that keep us stuck—and how to break free from them
• Simple, practical steps to start building resilience today
• Encouragement for women who feel weak, weary, or overwhelmed

How This Episode Will Encourage You

If you’ve ever felt like life hit you harder than you could handle, this episode will give you the courage to rise. You’ll be reminded that mental strength isn’t about pretending to be okay—it’s about doing the work to heal, grow, and move forward with hope.

Resources & Links

• Birds and Lilies - A Bible study for anxiety that helps counter today’s “anxiety culture” with peace, faith, and trust in God’s provision.
• 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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