The Verywell Mind Podcast The 10 Most Popular Episodes of 2021 By Amy Morin, LCSW Amy Morin, LCSW Amy Morin, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and international bestselling author. Her books, including "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," have been translated into more than 40 languages. Her TEDx talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong," is one of the most viewed talks of all time. Learn about our editorial process Published on December 20, 2021 Print Verywell / Julie Bang Table of Contents View All Table of Contents Episode 131 The 10 Most Popular Episodes of 2021 More About the Podcast As 2021 comes to a close, we wanted to round up the 10 most popular episodes that you all listened to this year. While it's been a difficult year, we hope that The Verywell Mind Podcast has made it a little easier for you. Thank you for your continued support and listenership! Follow Now: Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Google Podcasts / Amazon Music Episode 131 To say it’s been a strange year sounds like an understatement. There were lots of ups and downs in terms of public health, the economy, and the re-opening of many businesses. And while there was a lot of talk in the past about “things returning to normal,” this year made it clear that things likely won’t go back to the way they used to be. Instead, we’ll be establishing a new normal. Throughout all the highs and lows, we were thrilled to be able to bring you The Verywell Mind Podcast. We’re thankful to all of our guests who took time out of their lives to share their stories and offer their best mental strength-building strategies on the show. We’ve talked to celebrities, athletes, musicians, experts, and authors about the steps they take to stay mentally strong. I also appreciate the opportunity to share my favorite tips with you on each Friday Fix episode. As a therapist, I’m used to speaking with people one-on-one in my therapy office. Being able to create content for a worldwide audience is an amazing experience. And most of all, we’re grateful to all of you who tuned in, left us reviews, and sent us messages about our content. It’s been fun to look back at which episodes you gravitated toward the most over the past year. So here’s our year-in-review of the show as we take a look at our most popular episodes of 2021. The 10 Most Popular Episodes of 2021 Here is a look at the most popular episodes from this year: 10th: How to Choose Progress Over Perfection With Peloton Instructor Ally Love 9th: Psychological Tricks for Creating Lasting Change with Professor Katy Milkman 8th: How to Be Sad with Best-Selling Author Helen Russell 7th: How to Believe in Yourself with IT Cosmetics Founder Jamie Kern Lima 6th: Friday Fix: How to Stop Sabotaging Yourself 5th: Friday Fix: How to Reduce Suffering Through Radical Acceptance 4th: Matthew McConaughey Explains How to Become More Involved in Your Own Life 3rd: Friday Fix: How to Stay Mentally Strong When You're Stressed Out 2nd: Can Psychedelics Heal Your Emotional Pain? With Psychologist Brian Pilecki 1st: Friday Fix: How to Stop Focusing on Things You Can't Control Friday Fix: Top 10 Mental Strength Lessons Learned From Our First 100 Episodes More About the Podcast The Verywell Mind Podcast is available across all streaming platforms. If you like the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts. Reviews and ratings are a great way to encourage other people to listen and help them prioritize their mental health too. Download the Transcript If You Liked This Episode You Might Also Like These Episodes: Friday Fix: Top 10 Mental Strength Lessons From Our First 100 Episodes Friday Fix: Ask Me Anything Part 1 How to Take Charge of Your Mental Health With Award-Winning Singer and Songwriter JoJo As a Therapist, Here Are 5 Things I Wish More People Understood About Mental Strength By Amy Morin, LCSW Amy Morin, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and international bestselling author. Her books, including "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," have been translated into more than 40 languages. Her TEDx talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong," is one of the most viewed talks of all time. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit