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Want more mental strength plays? Pick up a copy of The Mental Strength Playbook. Have you ever had a big moment coming up, like a presentation or an interview, and spent the final few minutes frantically cramming? We often tell ourselves if we just review our notes one more time, we'll feel confident when we walk in. But research shows that last-minute cramming is probably making you perform worse, not better. And if you're a crammer like I am, I have good news—there's a much better way to spend those final few minutes before a high-pressure moment. Some of the things I talk about are: Why cramming before a big moment quietly raises your anxiety instead of lowering it—and the interview that taught me this the hard way. The play that works for athletes at the foul line and for the rest of us before a sales call, a performance review, or dinner with the in-laws. The three science-backed reasons a simple ritual calms your nerves and sharpens your focus (no lucky socks or magical thinking required). My own two-step pregame ritual—and how I leaned on it when Good Morning America gave me less than an hour's notice to go live on national TV. The three pieces of a ritual that actually works The one mistake that makes most people make Related Episodes 278 — The 3 Mindset Shifts You Will Help You Grow Mentally Stronger This Year 318 — How to Turn Anxiety Into a Competitive Advantage With a 2-Minute Play That Tricks Your Brain Connect with the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Sign Up for My Newsletter — https://amymorinlcsw.com/newsletter Sponsors Helix Sleep —Go to helixsleep.com/STRONGER to get 20% off sitewide AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to oneskin.co/STRONGER and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Flamingo — Get a $7 starter set at ShopFlamingo.com/STRONGER Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you ever told someone, "I'm not an optimist, I'm a realist" because the whole "good vibes only" thing seems irritating, and you don't want to set yourself up for disappointment? A lot of us brace for the worst on purpose. We think if we expect the worst, we'll either be right or pleasantly surprised. But bracing for disaster can be bad for your health. My guest today is Dr. Deepika Chopra — a clinical health psychologist known as The Optimism Doctor® and the author of The Power of Real Optimism. Some of the things we discuss are: What real optimism actually looks like in the middle of grief, stress, or a bad diagnosis The difference between real optimism and toxic positivity — and why "just think positive" can make people feel worse The question that opens the door to a different outcome without forcing you to fake a feeling The surprising physical health benefits of optimism Why optimism is a learnable skill The a one-minute end-of-day practice that rewires your brain to become more optimistic Why awe is even more powerful than gratitude for shrinking anxiety My top three strategies for becoming a real optimist starting today Related Episodes 259 - Feel Hopeless? 5 Habits That Bring Hope Back Fast with Dr. Julia Garcia 306 — You Don't Need to Feel Strong to Be Strong Links & Resources The Power of Real Optimism Connect with the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Visit my website — AmyMorinLCSW.com Sponsors Helix Sleep —Go to helixsleep.com/STRONGER to get 20% off sitewide AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to oneskin.co/STRONGER and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Flamingo — Get a $7 starter set at ShopFlamingo.com/STRONGER Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Want more mental strength plays? Pick up a copy of The Mental Strength Playbook. Do you procrastinate more than you'd like to admit? You've probably told yourself the problem is willpower, motivation, or self-discipline. But, procrastination usually has nothing to do with those things. It has to do with trying to avoid an uncomfortable feeling. Fortunately, there's a simple mental strength play that can help you start taking action fast. And the best news is, in less than a minute you can get yourself working on that project. It's backed by science and it can help you get moving on those tasks you dread. Some of the things I talk about are: Why calling yourself "lazy" or "undisciplined" is the exact story that keeps you stuck—and what's really driving your procrastination. How dread quietly turns a small task into a huge source of dread. Why procrastination thrives in isolation. The "Text a Motivation Buddy" play—and how I used it to finally edit the section of my book I'd been avoiding for weeks. The three science-backed reasons a single text message can do what willpower can't. How to run the play in five steps, including the specific way to word your text so it actually works. The buddy you should never pick (the lovable friend who'll talk you into lunch instead). The simple "time swap" variation that gets you and a friend both unstuck at once. Related Episodes 118 — How to Do Something You Hate 244 — The Science of Motivation: How to Get Things Done When You Feel Stuck Connect with the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Sign Up for My Newsletter — https://amymorinlcsw.com/newsletter Sponsors Helix Sleep —Go to helixsleep.com/STRONGER to get 20% off sitewide AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to oneskin.co/STRONGER and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Flamingo — Get a $7 starter set at ShopFlamingo.com/STRONGER Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you ever scrolled Netflix for 25 minutes, finally picked something—and then couldn't enjoy it because you kept wondering if there was something better? Or told yourself that if you just had more time, more space, or more freedom, you'd finally write the book, start the business, or get serious about the creative work you keep putting off? We've been sold the idea that more options and more freedom make us happier and more creative. But what if the opposite is true—what if all that freedom is actually making you stay stuck? My guest is David Epstein, a New York Times bestselling author whose TED talk has been viewed more than eight million times. His new book, Inside the Box, makes the case that the limits we resent might be the very thing standing between us and our best work. Some of the things we discuss are: Why "think outside the box" is actually terrible advice—and what your brain does instead when you hand it a blank page. The reason too much freedom raises your anxiety. The jazz pianist who turned a near-disaster into the best-selling solo piano album of all time. The "satisficing" rule a Nobel Prize winner used to free up his mind—and why he owned only three sets of clothes. Why "maximizers" who hunt for the best option end up less satisfied, more regretful, and unhappier with their lives. David's simple three-letter framework (BCS) for putting useful constraints into your work and your day. The almost embarrassingly simple trick David uses to become a morning person and never skip a workout. The Therapist's Take: my three favorite strategies for using constraints to think more creatively, make faster decisions, and grow mentally stronger. Related Episodes 126 — Overcome Choice Overload to Make Smarter, Faster Decisions without Regret 316 — How Talking to a Duck Will Solve Any Problem Fast (And Why Thinking Harder Fire Backfires) Links & Resources Inside the Box Connect with the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Visit my website — AmyMorinLCSW.com Sponsors Helix Sleep —Go to helixsleep.com/STRONGER to get 20% off sitewide AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to oneskin.co/STRONGER and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Flamingo — Get a $7 starter set at ShopFlamingo.com/STRONGER Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Want more plays to help you stay mentally strong? PIck up a copy of The Mental Strength Playbook. Have you ever wasted a whole day dreading a one-hour meeting? Or braced yourself for a family gathering because you dreaded seeing the family member who makes inconsiderate comments? The interaction with difficult people usually don't wear you out. It's the anticipation of seeing them that is draining. A meeting might only last an hour, but you can lose six hours dreading it. Fortunately, a simple mental strength play can turn everything around. If you run it well, and the people who used to drain you might actually start to feel a little entertaining. Some of the things I talk about are: Why my therapist sister and I started playing Behavior Bingo at family gatherings. Why dread is so exhausting, and what your nervous system is actually doing while you brace for impact. How shifting from being a participant in a stressful situation to being an observer of it changes the way your brain processes the whole thing. The surprising reason the people who get under your skin are also the most predictable people on the planet. The four steps to building and running your own Behavior Bingo game. The four pitfalls that can make this play backfire (including the one mistake that turns emotional distance into office drama). When Behavior Bingo is the wrong play—and the harder conversation to have instead. Related Episodes 298 — The Gray Rock Strategy: How to Handle Toxic People Without Losing Your Mind 89 — Dealing With a Narcissist? How to Empower Yourself with Dr. Ramani Durvasula Connect With the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Visit my website — AmyMorinLCSW.com Sponsors MUDWTR — Get up to 43% off your entire order, plus free shipping and a free rechargeable frother when you use code STRONGER at Mudwtr.com. AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to oneskin.co/STRONGER and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders First Day — Get up to 57% off and a free gift with code stronger at FirstDay.com Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Flamingo — Get a $7 starter set at ShopFlamingo.com/STRONGER Cozy Earth — Head to cozyearth.com and use code STRONGER20 to get 20% off your order. Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most of us don't think about brain health until something goes wrong. We think it's normal to experience brain fog or we just accept cognitive decline is inevitable as we age. Science shows you can physically change your brain at any age. You can grow new neurons, build stronger connections, and even shrink your risk of Alzheimer's — and it doesn't require anything mysterious or extreme. My guest is Dr. Majid Fotuhi, a renowned neurologist and one of the world's leading experts in brain health. He received his MD from Harvard Medical School and his PhD in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where he now serves as an adjunct professor at the Mind/Brain Institute. He's also the author of the new book The Invincible Brain. Some of the things we discuss are: Why your brain is an organ you can care for like your teeth or your heart — not a mysterious black box you're stuck with The 12-week brain fitness study that showed older adults physically grew their brains by 1–3%, making them up to three years younger on an MRI Why genetics play a surprisingly small role in late-life Alzheimer's — and how exercise can cancel out the effects of the highest-risk gene The exact amount of exercise that strengthens your brain (and why doing more than this won't help) Why sleep is an active brain-cleaning process — and what 20+ years of insomnia does to the memory center of your brain The one rule about food Dr. Fotuhi cares about more than keto vs. Mediterranean vs. vegetarian How chronic stress physically shrinks your brain, plus the perspective shift his daughter learned that keeps her calm under pressure Simple daily ways to challenge your brain — from memorizing names to license plates in traffic The Therapist's Take: My top three strategies for building a physically stronger, younger brain starting today Related Episodes 91 — The Biggest Threats to Your Brain Health and the Lifestyle Changes You Should Make Today to Stay Sharp with Dr. Austin Perlmutter 212 — What Are You Feeding Your Brain? Here's What You Need to Know About Your Mental Diet Links & Resources The Invincible Brain Connect with the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Visit my website — AmyMorinLCSW.com Sponsors MUDWTR — Get up to 43% off your entire order, plus free shipping and a free rechargeable frother when you use code STRONGER at Mudwtr.com. AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to oneskin.co/STRONGER and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders First Day — Get up to 57% off and a free gift with code stronger at FirstDay.com Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Flamingo — Get a $7 starter set at ShopFlamingo.com/STRONGER Cozy Earth — Head to cozyearth.com and use code STRONGER20 to get 20% off your order. Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stef finds a new gyno but there are strings attached, she also serves on a jury and we discuss the Netflix doc Crash. Our listeners can get the Flamingo's Starter Set for only $7 at ShopFlamingo.com/FCOL. This set includes the Flamingo Original Razor, one 5-blade cartridge, a 1oz Foaming Shave Gel, and a shower holder!Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop at Blissy.com/FCOL. Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, FCOLReady to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/fcol to get personalized, affordable care that gets you
Want strategies to help you stay mentally strong right now? Pick up a copy of The Mental Strength Playbook. Have you ever been about to walk into something important — a big presentation, a tough call, a conversation you've been dreading — and your body just completely betrays you? Your heart is pounding, your palms are sweaty, your stomach is in knots. And no matter how many times you tell yourself to just calm down, it doesn't work? When they physical symptoms of anxiety spike, telling yourself to calm down is usually the worst thing you can do. So today I'm sharing a play that does the opposite of what your instinct tells you to do. Some of the things I talk about are: What was really happening backstage at my TEDx talk — and why I deliberately didn't try to calm down Why "just calm down" backfires when your anxiety is giving you physical symptoms, like a racing heart Why the label your brain puts on your physiological symptoms matters and how to assign it a different label How a threat mindset quietly sabotages your performance, and what flips you into an opportunity mindset instead The story of an NBA player whose game-day jitters were wrecking his performance — and the small change that turned his nerves into fuel The four steps to run the play so you can calm down fast The two mistakes that wreck this play ( including the subtle one almost everyone gets wrong) Why your racing heart isn't proof that something's wrong or that you're not ready Related Episodes 208 — Coping With Anxiety: An Anxiety Toolkit for Fast Relief 73 — Calm Intense Anxiety in 30 Seconds Connect With the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Visit my website — AmyMorinLCSW.com Sponsors MUDWTR — Get up to 43% off your entire order, plus free shipping and a free rechargeable frother when you use code STRONGER at Mudwtr.com. AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to oneskin.co/STRONGER and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders First Day — Get up to 57% off and a free gift with code stronger at FirstDay.com Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Flamingo — Get a $7 starter set at ShopFlamingo.com/STRONGER Cozy Earth — Head to cozyearth.com and use code STRONGER20 to get 20% off your order. Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amy and Emily recap a drama-heavy episode of Below Deck Down Under centered on Jenna's drunken night out, her messy love triangle with Eddie and Ben, and Captain Jason taking a stripe as a consequence while giving her a chance to earn it back. They discuss Eddie's hurt reaction, his habit of walking into cabins, and the awkward room assignments that leave Eddie and Ben sharing a cabin. They react to Jenna's morning move to Ben's bed, the crew's difficulty understanding everyone's slurred conversations, and Daisy's dynamic with João, including his intense “therapy” talk. They also break down the dinner-service blowup over tableside fish fileting, which devolves into chaotic crew-assisted plating, and note a charter guest recognized from Backyard Envy plus praise for Barbie's Garden of Eden tablescape.00:00 Cold Open Chaos00:26 Welcome Back Banter01:23 Love Triangle Fallout02:17 Unreadable Drunk Night04:31 Eddie Walks In05:41 Mattress No Sheets07:58 Cabin Assignments Awkward09:17 Daisy and Joao Therapy Date11:10 Stripe Taken Debate14:31 Tofu Advice and Filet Talk16:55 Tableside Fish Fight21:02 Fish Service Fiasco22:12 Ellie and Deck Drama23:33 Resting Cry Face Rant26:32 Jenna Picks Ben Again30:09 Piss Bed Improv31:09 Backyard Envy Guest Spot32:51 Garden of Eden Tablescape33:38 Captain Jason Comforts Eddie33:57 Hugger Debate Spiral37:12 Wrap Up and City Plans38:55 Final Thanks and ReviewsFLAMINGO For a limited time, our listeners can get the Flamingo's Starter Set for only $7 at ShopFlamingo.com/DRAMA BORN SHOES Go to https://www.bornshoes.com/ today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code DRAMA for 15% off and free shipping available exclusively to our listeners for just a limited timeHERS puts your health and goals first. forhers.com/dramaRULA Start your mental wellness journey today with Rula, visit: https://www.rula.com/drama/For more Drama, Darling, and exclusive content, subscribe to: http://Patreon.com/dramadarling Follow Amy Phillips on Instagram: Instagram.com/meetamyphillips Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram: Instagram.com/dramadarlingshow Amy on TikTok tiktok.com/@realamyphillips Email Drama, Darling with YOUR comments, questions and drama: DramaDarlingz@gmail.com Drama Darling Shop https://drama-darling-shop.printify.me/
A chaotic, opinion-heavy recap of the Summer House finale and the Into the City premiere with Amy Phillips and Deanna Cheng. They obsess over the “breathtaking” Hamptons-to-city transition and calling out how produced Kyle and Amanda's separation scenes felt. They laugh at Kyle's nonstop Loverboy branding, connect his tears to both business stress and a collapsing marriage, and side-eye the Amanda/West headlines—especially Amanda's defensive “how dare you” energy and the suspicious hug Ciara walks in on. They roast West's slippery mixed signals (while Ciara is all-in), cheer Jesse for clocking him, and celebrate the surprisingly calm, healing Lindsay/Carl closure convo. They also gasp at the Danielle/Carl hand-job reveal, enjoy Lindsay reading Kenny in a bar “panel,” and close out excited for more Into the City and the upcoming reunion.FLAMINGO For a limited time, our listeners can get the Flamingo's Starter Set for only $7 at ShopFlamingo.com/DRAMA BORN SHOES Go to https://www.bornshoes.com/ today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code DRAMA for 15% off and free shipping available exclusively to our listeners for just a limited timeHERS puts your health and goals first. forhers.com/dramaRULA Start your mental wellness journey today with Rula, visit: https://www.rula.com/drama/For more Drama, Darling, and exclusive content, subscribe to: http://Patreon.com/dramadarling Follow Amy Phillips on Instagram: Instagram.com/meetamyphillips Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram: Instagram.com/dramadarlingshow Amy on TikTok tiktok.com/@realamyphillips Email Drama, Darling with YOUR comments, questions and drama: DramaDarlingz@gmail.com Drama Darling Shop https://drama-darling-shop.printify.me/
Rhode Island hits hard with "slam-pig fight", an awkward couples dinner and Menopause gummies. Then, RHOA's Dallas cast trip chaos with a sprinter van scissor war, K. Michelle's "moment", plus thong-couch and Drew's jaw-dropping three-hours-late arrival. Host Amy Phillips and co-host Emily Dorezas deliver a joke-packed double recap of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island and The Real Housewives of Atlanta, spotlighting the most dramatic moments. FLAMINGO For a limited time, our listeners can get the Flamingo's Starter Set for only $7 at ShopFlamingo.com/DRAMA BORN SHOES Go to https://www.bornshoes.com/ today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code DRAMA for 15% off and free shipping available exclusively to our listeners for just a limited timeHERS puts your health and goals first. forhers.com/dramaRULA Start your mental wellness journey today with Rula, visit: https://www.rula.com/drama/For more Drama, Darling, and exclusive content, subscribe to: http://Patreon.com/dramadarling Follow Amy Phillips on Instagram: Instagram.com/meetamyphillips Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram: Instagram.com/dramadarlingshow Amy on TikTok tiktok.com/@realamyphillips Email Drama, Darling with YOUR comments, questions and drama: DramaDarlingz@gmail.com Drama Darling Shop https://drama-darling-shop.printify.me/
Today we catch up with Natalia who's taken up a new scary hobby, we find out what Sadie has planned for the next year but most importantly we revisit the time Lynette dated Jerry Seinfeld!Our listeners can get the Flamingo's Starter Set for only $7 at ShopFlamingo.com/FCOL. This set includes the Flamingo Original Razor, one 5-blade cartridge, a 1oz Foaming Shave Gel, and a shower holder!Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop at Blissy.com/FCOL. Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, FCOLReady to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/fcol to get personalized, affordable care that gets you
Pick up a copy of The Mental Strength Playbook. Do you ever set a goal you genuinely cared about — get healthier, write the book, finally save money — and two weeks later you can't make yourself take any action? Even when you have motivation and a good plan, sometimes, the action doesn't happen. Closing the gap between what you intend to do and what you actually do has far less to do with trying harder than you'd expect, and far more to do with a smarter approach. My guest today is Chris Bailey, a productivity expert and the bestselling author of Intentional. He draws on years of research — and conversations with Buddhist monks — to explain what actually moves us from intention to action, and why forcing yourself is the least effective tool you have. Some of the things we discuss are: The reason your goal keeps turning into disappointment and the one word Chris uses to describe what a goal actually is The simple subtraction problem happening in your brain every time you choose the couch over the goal How to conduct an "aversion audit" The five things that make a task feel impossible to start and why naming them is half the battle Why the early-rising, tea-drinking version of you in your head is sabotaging you and what the research says about whether 5am people are actually more successful The 12 values and how to instantly tell if a goal is even yours What it means when you can't connect a goal to anything you value — and the uncomfortable truth about whose goal it might be Why guilt isn't the enemy and what it's actually trying to tell you My three favorite strategies that will help you start to get more intentional today Related Episodes 194 — The Science of Small Wins: Why They Matter More Than Big Goals 112 — These 7 Tiny Changes That Lead to Big Results When You're Working on Your Goals Links & Resources Intentional Take the Values Test Connect with the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Visit my website — AmyMorinLCSW.com Sponsors MUDWTR — Get up to 43% off your entire order, plus free shipping and a free rechargeable frother when you use code STRONGER at Mudwtr.com. AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to oneskin.co/STRONGER and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders First Day — Get up to 57% off and a free gift with code stronger at FirstDay.com Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Flamingo — Get a $7 starter set at ShopFlamingo.com/STRONGER Cozy Earth — Head to cozyearth.com and use code STRONGER20 to get 20% off your order. Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Buy a copy of The Mental Strength Playbook. Whether you're trying to figure out how to address a problem with a friend or you're struggling to make a decision about what to do next week, thinking about a problem can be exhausting. And the more you think about solutions, the more you struggle to find an answer. Fortunately, there's a simple strategy that can help you uncover the solution fast. Not only is it backed by science, but it's also used by engineers at companies like Amazon and Toyota. Today, I'm walking you through exactly how to run this play. Some of the things I talk about are: Why thinking harder actually keeps you stuck — and the surprising shift that breaks the loop fast. The community college student who walked into class with a brightly colored rubber duck — and what happened to her grades after that. Why engineers swear by this exact strategy when they hit a wall on a tough problem. The cognitive psychology behind the "self-explanation effect" — and three specific things that happen in your brain the moment you start talking out loud. How I used this play while writing The Mental Strength Playbook — when I'd been stuck on the structure for weeks. The four-step play you can run anywhere, with any object, anytime your brain locks up. Why this strategy works just as well for tough boundary conversations and tangled family decisions as it does for work problems. The two mistakes that wreck this play — plus one pro tip for when you can't talk out loud in a shared space. Related Episodes 106 — Get Instant Stress Relief by Gaining Psychological Distance from Your Problems 258 - 7 Sneaky Mindset Traps Draining Your Mental Strength (And How to Stop Them) Connect With the Show Buy a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Visit my website — AmyMorinLCSW.com Sponsors MUDWTR — Get up to 43% off your entire order, plus free shipping and a free rechargeable frother when you use code STRONGER at Mudwtr.com. AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today! One Skin — Go to oneskin.co/STRONGER and use code stronger to get up to 30% off your first 3 subscription orders First Day — Get up to 57% off and a free gift with code stronger at FirstDay.com Quince — Go to Quince.com/stronger for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns! Flamingo — Get a $7 starter set at ShopFlamingo.com/STRONGER Cozy Earth — Head to cozyearth.com and use code STRONGER20 to get 20% off your order. Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like weekly bonus episodes, mental strength challenges, and office hours with me. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today break down the wildest news of the day: a judge apologizes in court to the White House Correspondents Dinner assassination suspect, SCOTUS justices destroy Ketanji Brown Jackson's “baseless and insulting” dissent, and James Carville delivers his most unhinged rant yet calling Trump “Scrotum Face.”Plus: Rudy Giuliani breathing on his own after hospitalization, Blake Lively/Baldoni case settled, RFK Jr.'s latest animal adventure, Trump trolls about using the White House ballroom in 8-9 years, and full Met Gala fashion roast with Rachel Ziegler's bizarre faces, Cardi B's intestine dress, and Anna Wintour looking like a bird. We also cover Obama's ugly presidential center protests, Seattle's new “bye” to millionaires tax plan, and why escaping blue states feels like freedom.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!CowGuys—head to https://CowGuys.shop/Chicks to get your bottle and get a travel-sized mini balm for free. No code needed. That's 3-4 months of moisturizer for $34.Lose meaningful weight healthily with LEAN—get 20% off and free rush shipping at https://TakeLean.com using code CHICKSGive Mom something she'll love and use long after Mother's Day! Go to https://CHEFIQ.com and use promo code CHICKS for 30% off. Get the Flamingo Starter Set for only $7 at https://ShopFlamingo.com/Chicks including the Original Razor, 5-blade cartridge, foaming shave gel, and shower holder—tell them our show sent you.Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite
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Lynette has become open to the idea of moving to Santa Clarita plus, Karen Read is back in the news and Lynette tries to convince Stefanie of her guilt. Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, FCOL.Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop at Blissy.com/FCOLFor a limited time, our listeners can get the Flamingo's Starter Set for only $7 at ShopFlamingo.com/FCOL
Today's episode starts with a warning tale about kids and drinking including a story that Stefanie has never told until now and then the epic story about Stef and Xander's trip to Union City for Speech & Debate!Go to BornShoes.com today for a 15% discount plus free ground shipping on all full-price shoes when you use my promo code, FCOL.Blissy is offering 60-nights risk-free PLUS an additional 30% off when you shop at Blissy.com/FCOLFor a limited time, our listeners can get the Flamingo's Starter Set for only $7 at ShopFlamingo.com/FCOL
On April 2, 2026, the Colorado Court of Appeals reversed the conviction of Letecia Stauch and ordered a retrial after finding that a biased juror had been improperly allowed to deliberate. Letecia was originally convicted in 2023 of the murder of her 11-year-old stepson Gannon and was sentenced to life in prison. Try our coffee! - www.CriminalCoffeeCo.comBecome a Patreon member -- > https://www.patreon.com/CrimeWeeklyShop for your Crime Weekly gear here --> https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shopYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CrimeWeeklyPodcastWebsite: CrimeWeeklyPodcast.comInstagram: @CrimeWeeklyPodTwitter: @CrimeWeeklyPodFacebook: @CrimeWeeklyPodADS:1. https://www.ShopFlamingo.com/CrimeWeekly - Get the Flamingo Starter Set for ONLY $7!2. https://www.RocketMoney.com/CrimeWeekly - Reach your financial goals, cancel unwanted subscriptions, and more!
Trump escalates tensions with Iran, issuing a strong warning while negotiations continue behind the scenes. At the same time, ICE is being deployed to major U.S. airports, stepping in to assist TSA amid staffing shortages—sparking outrage from Democrats and media figures like Cory Booker.We break down Trump's comments on the Strait of Hormuz, his viral remarks about Iran, and what it all means for U.S. foreign policy. Plus, the growing controversy around Joe Kent, internal MAGA tensions, and accusations of disloyalty shaking up conservative circles.Meanwhile, reports emerge of ICE's impact at airports like Atlanta, potentially challenging mainstream media narratives. CNN even acknowledges unexpected results—while protests and political spin ramp up.Other major stories include:- A tragic case in Chicago and the media's response- Debate over illegal immigration and healthcare access- Rising antisemitism, including attacks in London- Shifting political narratives from major commentators- A major Supreme Court hearing on mail-in ballots that could reshape future electionsThis episode covers the biggest political stories shaping America right now—from border security to foreign policy to election integrity.SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS TO SUPPORT OUR SHOW!Take back your breakfast with Lovebird Cereal. Shop https://Lovebirdfoods.com/Chicks with code CHICKS for 25% off your first order—available at Walmart, Whole Foods, Sprouts, and more nationwide!Get a free Pocket Pivot and 10-pattern sprayer with any Copper Head hose purchase when you text CHICKS to 64000. Message and data rates may apply, see terms for details.Get the Flamingo Starter Set for only $7 at https://ShopFlamingo.com/Chicks including the Original Razor, 5-blade cartridge, foaming shave gel, and shower holder—tell them our show sent you.Go into your next physical feeling confident with Field of Greens —one scoop, once a day, done. Get 20% off https://FOGCHICKS.com with code CHICKS.Subscribe and stay tuned for new episodes every weekday!Follow us here for more daily clips, updates, and commentary:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTikTokXLocalsMore InfoWebsite
This week on It's Happening: Snooki is back from ghost hunting in Canada, and now she's sick. Meanwhile, Joey is aging backwards, and everyone's talking! Note: this is a shorter episode due to technical difficulties. Wanna join the party? Text or leave a voicemail for your favorite messy mawmas at (646) 580-5251, and you might just get featured next week! Subscribe and Watch on YouTube This episode is sponsored by: ✔️ Our listeners get the Flamingo Starter Set for just $7 at ShopFlamingo.com/Snooki ✔️ BetterHelp Connect with It's Happening: Instagram | TikTok | Snooki and Joey on Cameo
Happy holidays from The Mother Load to you! Often wonder how to help make the time pass happily with your kids during the holidays?! Well, Constance and Missi are tying a bow on 2019 with some tips and tricks to make winter break a little more interesting, including family-friendly movies, being a tourist in your own city and DIY crafting. They also talk to Helen Hadani, the director of research at the Center for Childhood Creativity. Helen talks about the benefits of stimulating creativity and encouraging risk-taking. This week's episode is brought to you by: - Everlane.com/motherload- BeautyCounter.com- ThirdLove.com/TML- Zola.com/motherload code: SAVE50 - FourSigmatic.com/motherload- ShopFlamingo.com/motherload- Skillshare.com/motherload
This week's “longer than normal” episode is about doing away with the notion of "conventional motherhood.” We didn't dare cut prolific author and mother-of-four Ayelet Waldman (Bad Mother, Unbelievable & Mommy Track Mysteries) when she had so much to share. Ayelet talks with Constance and Missi about the multifaceted reality of motherhood, by opening up about everything from her abortions, feminism, a writing career that happened because she was a mom, our internal relationship with shame and also her experiences micro-dosing LSD. Settle in for a “holiday-length episode." This week's episode is brought to you by: - Shopflamingo.com/motherload- candidco.com/motherload- policygenius.com- foursigmatic.com/motherload- Brooklinen.com code: motherload - Everlane.com/motherload
Melissa and Tye bought a new house!! Now all they have to do is sell their current house…seems easy enough, right?! And they’ll be homeless for 4 months during the renovation process, but who’s really keeping track?! And they had a rough time shopping this weekend. Melissa nearly threw up in the middle of Hobby Lobby, and Tye was almost the star of a YouTube chick fight. And let’s talk The Bachelorette. We all hate Luke and Cam, right?! But what is this season without them?? Boring. Bring on the simulated labor pains, and awkward animal photoshoots. This season is getting stranger by the minute. And Melissa and Tye have found a new Netflix show to binge!! Dead to Me!! It’s got death, comedy, and James Marsden…what else could you need?!? Sponsors: Flamingo - Go to ShopFlamingo.com/IRRATIONAL for free shipping! Fitish - Go to Fitish.com and use code IRRATIONAL for free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stefanie opens this week’s first episode of For Crying Out Loud recapping a double date she went on over the weekend. Then they talk a little bit about living in haunted houses. After that, Stefanie talks about getting Sadie some help for her Math skills. Before they wrap, Lynette and Stef discuss children’s books. And thanks to our sponsors: Dole, find it in the frozen aisle, SkinnyStix.CO/FCOL enter FCOL, WanderBeauty.com/FCOL, ShopFlamingo.com/FCOL
Karina Assad (@KariAssad) fills the ladies in on pie eating contest tips and her secret love of Kevin James. They also chat about 7-11 food hacks, the schlubby husband with a hot wife trope (cough According to Jim), and money habits. They answer a lady problem from a listener who wants to break up with her boyfriend but doesn't know how it'll affect the successful business they run together. Please support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ladytolady! Every dollar gets us closer to the Lady to Lady Pie Eating Contest. Get a great fitting bra with ThirdLove. Go to www.ThirdLove.com/LADY and get 15% off your purchase. Get your own cute Flamingo razor kit by going to www.ShopFlamingo.com/LADY for $16 (valued at $22).
Daniel's looking for an excuse to stop writing intros and ALISON WILL NOT LET HIM. David has a secret workshop which we just learned about which contains magical and mysterious tools like a lathe and we don't know what else. Elliot almost pulled off his first scheme. Plus where we rate on a scale of how open we are, our earliest crushes, a commercial that Alison KNOWS exists but no one else remembers, CBD Oil reactions, Daniel's dad joke, a new TrappDog hit and so much more including the return of Just Me Or Everyone. Check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/alisonrosen Buy Alison's Book: Tropical Attire Encouraged (and Other Phrases That Scare Me) You probably need to buy a new ARIYNBF Legacy Shirt! and the HGFY ringtone! This show is brought to you by MeUndies.com/alison, ForHers.com/bestfriend and ShopFlamingo,com/Alison Try Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial
Kaitlyn and Jason recap the latest episode of the Bachelor as the drama heats up and we finally get a pay off for the infamous fence jump, Kaitlyn shares her feeling on the chaos of women tell all, and they answer questions from fans like you including an impromptu call to another Bachelor alum for the inside scoop. Flamingo - Check out ShopFlamingo.com/vine to get free shipping and your shave kit for only $16 Liquid IV - Visit Liquid-IV.com and enter code VINE for 20% off your order Tommy John – Go to TommyJohn.com/vine for 20% off your first order
On February 17, 2009, 22 year old Laura Nimbach went missing. According to reports, Laura’s last interaction was with a police officer in St. Petersburg, FL. Laura allegedly told the officer that she had been at a domestic violence shelter the previous day, but had left for unknown reasons. Laura was in the midst of leaving a highly abusive relationship and was currently without a permanent place to stay. She had been bouncing around from friends homes to shelters. After this interaction Laura Nimbach told the officer she would make her way to another shelter, but after they parted ways Laura was never seen or heard from again. In the days following her disappearance, Laura was due to make an appearance in court to testify against her abuser, but she never showed up.If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Laura Nimbach please call the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office 727-582-6333You can follow Laura's case on social media at What happened to Laura Nimbach.This episode was co-researched and written by Marissa Jones and Erika Gwynn. To find more of Erika's work, please check out her podcast at https://www.apexandabyss.com.This episode was sponsored by:Article- Article is offering my listeners $50 off their first purchase of $100 or more! To claim, visit Article.com/MIA and the discount will be automatically applied at checkout.Flamingo- Get the Flamingo shave set, a $22 value, for just $16 plus FREE SHIPPING when you visit ShopFlamingo.com/VANISHED.Brooklinen - Visit Brooklinen.com and use promo code MIA for $20 off AND free shipping.You can find episodes of The Vanished, completely ad-free, only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month,go to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use promo code “WONDERY”.
Gaby Dunn (@GabyRoad) swings by the podcast again to talk everything financial: from student loans, to credit card debt, to negotiating salaries. They ladies also discuss space camp rivalries, unpaid internships, and Tess horrifies everyone with the amount of teeth in a child's skull (google it). They answer a lady problem from a listener wondering if it's okay to marry the person you lost your virginity to. Go to Joybird.com/LADY to get 25% off of your first order of custom furniture. Get $20 off of an Away Suitcase by going to AwayTravel.com/LADY and use code LADY at checkout. Get $7 off of your first Flamingo shaving kit by going to ShopFlamingo.com/LADY
On August 30, 2017, 23-year-old Terasi Niholimbele left the home that he shared with his wife and young daughter and a friend dropped him off at a residence in Phoenix, Arizona. He has not been seen or heard from since. In the 16 months since Terasi has disappeared, his family has struggled to find answers. If you have any information about Terasi’s disappearance, please contact the Phoenix Police Department at 602-534-2121.You can follow Terasi’s case on Facebook at “Bring Terasi Home.” This episode was sponsored by:Lending Club- Go to LendingClub.com/Vanished to check your rate in minutes and borrow up to $40,000.Flamingo - Get the Flamingo shave set, a $22 value, for just $16 plus FREE SHIPPING when you visit ShopFlamingo.com/VANISHED.Quip- If you go to Getquip.com/vanished right now, you'll get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush.Brooklinen - Visit Brooklinen.com and use promo code MIA for $20 off AND free shipping.