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1. 198 —When Life Hits Hard: Build Resilience and Come Back Stronger Amy Morin 19:12

When life throws you curveballs, it’s not just one problem to tackle. Often, challenges arrive like dominos, and it can feel impossible to move forward. That’s why it’s important to build resilience.

Whether you’re dealing with personal loss, financial struggles, or emotional roadblocks, there are science-backed strategies that can help you handle adversity. Some of the things I share are:

• Why resilience isn’t just about “bouncing back” but taking deliberate steps forward.
• The difference between mental strength and resilience (and why both matter).
• How to reframe negative thoughts to discover opportunities within obstacles.
• The power of setting realistic, micro-goals to create steady progress.
• Why self-compassion is essential for recovering from tough times.
• Actionable tips to cultivate resilience using practical and research-based strategies.

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Links & Resources

Episode 141 – Managing Burnout and Exhaustion with Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff

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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.