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1. 197 — The 4 Magic Tricks to Transform Your Life With Bestselling Author Brad Meltzer Amy Morin 53:25

What if the secret to building mental strength lies in magic? Today’s guest, New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer, reveals insights on resilience, empathy, and personal transformation using the metaphor of magic tricks.

Brad is a celebrated novelist, children’s book author, and storyteller whose viral University of Michigan commencement speech has inspired millions.

Some of the things we talk about are:

• The 4 magic tricks that will help you grow stronger and change your life
• The power of empathy and how kindness can change everything
• How to harness failure as fuel for Growth
• What it means to live authentically and why it’s important to reflect on your best self
• The ongoing journey of transformation
• The one thing all heroes have in common

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Links & Resources

BradMeltzer.com

Brad’s 2024 Commencement Address

Follow Brad on Instagram — @BradMeltzer

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Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor

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Amy Morin Therapist, Bestselling Author, Host of the Mentally Stronger Podcast

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist, international bestselling author and the host of the Mentally Stronger podcast. Her books on mental strength, including 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, have sold more than 1 million copies and been translated into more than 40 languages.

She’s practiced therapy for over 20 years and she’s a sought after speaker whose TEDx talk, The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong, has become one of the most popular talks of all time with more than 22 million views.

Amy lives on a sailboat in the Florida Keys.