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Amy Morin

About

Amy Morin is a licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist, college psychology instructor, and expert on mental strength. She's the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do, 13 Things Mentally Strong Parents Don't Do, 13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do, 13 Things Strong Kids Do, and 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do Workbook. Her books have been translated into over 40 languages and sold over 1 million copies.

She's an award-winning podcast host and her show is called Mentally Stronger With Therapist Amy Morin. She's also the former editor-in-chief of Verywell Mind.

Some of the media outlets who have featured her advice include: Today, Good Morning America, The Hallmark Channel, Time, Fast Company, Success, CNN, CNBC, and Fox News.

With more than 22 million views, her TEDx talk is one of the most popular talks of all time. She has been dubbed the "self-help guru of the moment" by the Guardian and Inc. magazine named her one of the top 100 leadership speakers. She's a popular keynote speaker who helps groups ranging from athletes to executives learn the skills they need to build mental strength.

Books by Amy Morin
Recent Posts
10 Paradoxes That Will Change How You See Relationships

Sometimes, the best relationship advice sounds counterintuitive. But science supports these paradoxical approaches to love if you want to establish a happier, stronger relationship.

Sometimes, the best relationship advice sounds counterintuitive. But science supports these paradoxical approaches to love if you want to establish a happier, stronger relationship.

Why Divorce Rates Can Spike in Spring

What do warmer weather, longer days, and taxes have to do with divorce? Research suggests why divorce rates peak in Spring.

What do warmer weather, longer days, and taxes have to do with divorce? Research suggests why divorce rates peak in Spring.

6 Boundaries That Will Strengthen Your Relationship

It's important to have individual boundaries that help you be your best. But boundaries as a couple that protect your relationship against the outside world are also essential.

It's important to have individual boundaries that help you be your best. But boundaries as a couple that protect your relationship against the outside world are also essential.

5 Romantic Ideas That May Do More Harm Than Good

Ironically, traditional Valentine's Day festivities might actually be bad for your relationship. You may want to rethink doing any of these things on Valentine's Day this year.

Ironically, traditional Valentine's Day festivities might actually be bad for your relationship. You may want to rethink doing any of these things on Valentine's Day this year.

7 Ways to Strengthen a Relationship

Valentine's Day doesn't just have to be about flowers and chocolates. Instead, you can use it as an opportunity to strengthen your relationship in the long term.

Valentine's Day doesn't just have to be about flowers and chocolates. Instead, you can use it as an opportunity to strengthen your relationship in the long term.

10 Reasons Marriage Has Grown Tougher Over the Past 10 Years

Modern romance faces challenges that make healthy relationships more complicated than ever. These are the biggest threats to marriage today.

Modern romance faces challenges that make healthy relationships more complicated than ever. These are the biggest threats to marriage today.

My Partner Refuses to Go to Couples Therapy. What Do I Do?

It’s common for one partner to refuse to go to couples therapy. But it often leaves the other partner feeling frustrated and hopeless about the relationship. Here's what works.

It’s common for one partner to refuse to go to couples therapy. But it often leaves the other partner feeling frustrated and hopeless about the relationship. Here's what works.

13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do

Mentally strong couples go beyond cultivating good habits. They consciously avoid those unhealthy patterns that could harm their bond.

Mentally strong couples go beyond cultivating good habits. They consciously avoid those unhealthy patterns that could harm their bond.

5 Ways to Keep Your Relationship Strong During the Holidays

The stress of the holiday season often creates relationship tension. But it's also an opportunity to grow closer and make your relationship even stronger.

The stress of the holiday season often creates relationship tension. But it's also an opportunity to grow closer and make your relationship even stronger.