How To Build Mental Strength, Cope with Stress to Thrive Under Pressure with Amy Morin

In this episode of The One You Feed, host Eric Zimmer interviews Amy Morin, author of The Mental Strength Playbook, about practical tools for building mental resilience, managing stress, and thriving under pressure. Drawing from her own life experiences—losing both her mother and husband unexpectedly—Amy shares how she developed a deep understanding of mental strength not as a fixed trait, but as a set of learnable skills. She emphasizes that mental strength isn’t about feeling confident or fearless, but about choosing the right 'play' in the moment, such as giving yourself a pep talk, taking out mental trash, or changing the channel when stuck in negative thought loops. The conversation explores key concepts like the difference between anxiety and dread, the power of attitude adjustment, and the importance of strategic distraction. Amy also discusses how small, consistent actions—like the 10-minute rule or texting a motivation buddy—can break procrastination cycles. Throughout, she underscores that growth isn't about perfection, but about showing up with intention, even when fear or self-doubt persists.