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. 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.

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

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