506: 13 Things Mentally Strong People Do Not Do | Amy Morin

The Adult Chair Podcast with Michelle Chalfant · Apr 16, 2026 · 41m

Today, I'm joined by therapist, bestselling author, and speaker Amy Morin for a deeply honest conversation about what it really means to become mentally strong. Amy shares how her understanding of mental strength was shaped not only by her work as a therapist, but by walking through profound grief, unexpected loss, and the kind of life experiences that can completely change you.

We talk about the difference between grief and self-pity, why people-pleasing drains us, how boundaries support mental strength, and what to do with the inner critic that keeps trying to run the show. Amy also shares…