Learn how to truly help someone you love.
When someone you care about is going through a difficult time, you can make a meaningful difference with a few simple words.
Today, clinical psychologist and three-time New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour teaches you how to offer the right kind of support for your kid, partner, or friend without panicking, taking control, or trying to fix everything.
You’ll learn 3 questions that help you understand whether someone needs to vent, needs more support, or may need professional help.
Dr. Damour also explains why painful emotions are not always a sign that something is wrong, how to recognize when coping has become harmful, and why giving advice before understanding what someone needs can backfire.
This episode is one of Mel’s favorite conversations on The Mel Robbins Podcast, and she’s bringing it back with a brand new introduction and new insights for right now.
In it, Mel gets personal about supporting her husband through depression, parenting teenagers through intense emotions, and the mistakes she made when she tried to solve every problem.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-The exact words to use when someone shuts down or pushes you away
-Why the advice you give can make someone feel worse
-How to respond when someone is drinking, using substances, self-harming, or avoiding life
-How to listen so the person feels supported
-The simple question to ask when someone is venting
-How to stay calm when someone you love is overwhelmed
-The 3 questions to ask when someone you love is struggling
-How to tell the difference between normal stress and a serious mental health concern
-The two warning signs that someone may need professional support
-When and how to ask directly about suicide or self-harm
-How to suggest therapy without making someone feel broken
By the time you finish listening, you’ll know what to say, what not to say, and how to show up for someone you love.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Motivate Yourself (and Others) to Change Any Behavior
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If you have ever been told that you are too emotional, sensitive, anxious, hormonal, disorganized, or simply not trying hard enough, this episode is for you.
There’s a chance, according to Mel’s expert guest today, that like Mel, that the root cause of what you’re struggling with is actually ADHD.
Today, Dr. Sasha Hamdani, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and leading expert on ADHD, gives you the full and comprehensive explanation you deserve.
She shares that ADHD is not just about attention. It can affect your emotions, motivation, energy, sleep, appetite, relationships, and ability to handle the demands of everyday life.
And these symptoms often get completely missed in women and girls.
Mel gets deeply personal about being diagnosed at 47, the anxiety she experienced for decades that was due to untreated ADHD, and the emotional overwhelm she never realized was connected to ADHD.
Dr. Hamdani explains why ADHD is mistaken for anxiety, depression, OCD, burnout, or hormonal issues (this is why so many people spend years believing there is something wrong with them!).
This is the ultimate guide to adult ADHD.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-Why ADHD is not just attention and focus; it’s also about regulating your mood, sleep, motivation, and energy.
-Why ADHD is so often missed in women and girls
-Why anxiety, depression, OCD, burnout, and ADHD are often confused (even by medical professionals)
-Why criticism feels so overwhelming for anyone with ADHD
-Why perfectionism, overworking, and people pleasing can be signs of ADHD
-What is happening inside the ADHD brain
-Why ADHD is not always a “superpower”
-The four critical steps to take if you think you or someone you love may have ADHD
-The medication, therapy, coaching, tools, and systems that may help ease symptoms of ADHD
-What you can start doing while you wait for professional support
-The difference between the way ADHD can look externally and how it can feel internally
-How hormonal changes during puberty, postpartum, and perimenopause can intensify ADHD symptoms
This is an episode about understanding your brain, recognizing lifelong patterns, and learning what kind of support may be available to you.
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Today, a former spy and the former Chief of Disguise for the CIA is taking you inside the heart-pounding world of espionage and the secret life she lived working undercover for 30 years.
Jonna will share the tactics and strategies you need to read anyone and spot a liar, offer a powerful warning about the state of the world today, and give you practical wisdom to find courage and face life’s hardest moments.
For decades, Jonna helped intelligence officers assume new identities, disappear in plain sight, and carry out high-risk operations.
Jonna created disguises convincing enough to fool the President of the United States and the Secret Service.
Together, Jonna and her late husband, Tony Mendez, co-authored the bestselling book Argo about the CIA operation he led - the true story that inspired the Academy Award-winning film Argo.
But what makes this conversation so powerful is not just the spy stories.It is Jonna’s deeply personal reflection on courage, reinvention, trust, loss, and what it means to keep going when life feels scary or uncertain.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why courage does not come first and how confidence and preparation create it
- How to stay calm under pressure
- What 30 years in the CIA taught Jonna about trusting your intuition
- The signs that someone may be trying too hard to convince you of a lie
- Why direct eye contact is not the lie detector most people think it is
- How Jonna would change the smallest details to make someone disappear in plain sight
- Why you are never starting over when you make a major change
- How to stop underestimating yourself and aim higher
- Why nothing meaningful is accomplished alone
- How taking small steps can help you face problems that feel too big to solve
Jonna will tell you that courage is not something you either have or you do not. It comes from knowing what to do, preparing yourself, and confronting the things that scare you.
After today, you'll understand how to build confidence, trust yourself under pressure, and have the courage to reinvent your life…at any age.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked this episode, listen to this one next: It’s Not Too Late: How to Transform Your Life at Any Moment
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Today's episode is a conversation you are going to want to revisit over and over and over. You are about to learn the skills nobody ever taught you, but you need now more than ever.
It's hard to not feel exhausted and just overwhelmed in today's world. You are constantly being bombarded with bad news, followed up by worse news.
All of that while you still try and deal with the hurdles of just living a regular life.
That is where today's guest, therapist Kier Gaines comes in. Mel absolutely adores this man and constantly seeks out his advice as a source of calm, ease, and understanding.
But it isn't just Mel. Across platforms, millions of people turn to Kier Gaines because he has a knack for turning complicated emotions you don't quite have the words for and explains them in a way that makes sense. He then gives you tools to come back to yourself so you don't get flooded in those emotions.
This is a conversation about how to handle life in today's chaotic world.
You’ll laugh, and you’ll probably tear up a little bit, but at the end you will feel the sense of calm that Kier is known for bringing, and you’ll be ready to show up differently in all of your relationships that matter most to you.
In today's episode you will learn:
-What to do when everything feels like too much
-How to stop trying to control other people and finally find more peace
-What to do when you're spiraling, overthinking, or about to lose your cool
-Why you keep having the same arguments, and how to break the cycle
-How to build confidence that doesn't depend on other people's approval
-The simple mindset shifts that will help you feel more grounded, more present, and more in control of your life
By the end of this episode you will have control of your emotions and be ready to stop letting them control you. You’ll walk away with tools you can start using today to show up in your life with more clarity, calm, and confidence.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked this episode, listen to this one next: Why You Feel Lost in Life: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma & How to Heal
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Today, you are going to learn the science of manifestation, visualization, and imagination - and the steps you can take to start creating the life you want.
In this powerful episode, Mel sits down with Dr. Cassandra Vieten, PhD, a clinical psychologist, professor at UC San Diego, and one of the world’s leading researchers on imagination and consciousness.
Dr. Vieten directs the Center for Human Imagination at UC San Diego, leads the Center for Mindfulness at UC San Diego’s Centers for Integrative Health, and her research has been cited more than 5,000 times.
Together, Mel and Dr. Vieten unpack the science behind changing your mindset in order to change your life.
You’ll discover how your mind shapes your reality and learn practical, research-backed techniques to shift your thinking and create new possibilities.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-The difference between manifestation and magical thinking
-How your imagination shapes your decisions, identity, and future
-How to stop reacting to life and start intentionally creating it
-How to use visualization even if you do not naturally see pictures in your mind
-Why imagining the worst case keeps your body stuck in stress
-How to meet your future self and use that vision to make better decisions today
-How to break out of a “reality tunnel” and see possibilities you have been missing
Dr. Vieten’s research is clear: Your imagination is not an escape from reality. It is one of the most powerful tools you have to change how you see your life, what you believe is possible, and what you do next.
By the end of this episode, you will know how to get off autopilot, break free from the stories holding you back, and use imagination, visualization, and manifestation to start creating a more intentional and hopeful future.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked this episode, listen to this one next: #1 Mindset Expert: Simple Mindset Shifts That Transform Your Body, Energy, & Life
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If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burned out, or stressed, today’s episode will remind you that you are not stuck - and that you can shift how you feel right now.
In this episode, Mel breaks down the top 5 feelings that more than half a million listeners shared that you're struggling with. For each one, you’ll get a simple, science-backed tool to help you feel better fast.
Whether you’re going through burnout, navigating a transition, feeling overwhelmed, or just feeling a little “off,” this conversation is your invitation to check in with yourself, regain clarity, and feel better.
Within it, you’ll hear tactical, powerful advice from four extraordinary experts. To make this impactful for you, Mel and her team went back through some of the most powerful conversations on The Mel Robbins Podcast and pulled together the exact tools - and the exact words - you need when your mind is spinning, your stress is high, and you’re giving your energy away to things that do not deserve it.
You’ll learn from:
-Dr. Wendy Suzuki, a world-renowned neuroscientist at New York University.
-Dr. Martha Beck, one of the world’s most respected life coaches, a six-time New York Times bestselling author, and a Harvard-trained sociologist.
-Dr. Adam Alter, a renowned researcher and professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business
-Chelsea Handler, one of the most successful comedians of all time and the author of six consecutive #1 New York Times bestsellers.
After today, you’ll know how to use a 10-minute walk, a cold shower, five minutes in nature, a mirror pep talk, and one powerful visualization exercise to shift your mood, clear your head, and feel like yourself again.
This episode will help you reflect, reset, and reconnect with what matters.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
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This conversation will make your home and your life feel lighter and easier in the first 10 minutes.
Clutter is stealing your time, draining your energy, and you are about to learn the fast and simple way to take back your sanity.
Even better news: You do not need to spend an entire weekend to get organized.
You need a simple system that works for your real (and very busy) life.
Today, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, the organizing experts behind The Home Edit, are here to help you clear the clutter, take back your space, and make your home feel easier to live in.
They are removing the shame from the entire process.
Clea and Joanna walk Mel through a live, 10-minute clear out of her junk drawer and prove that you can start small, spend zero dollars, and feel an immediate difference.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-The 4-step method to edit, categorize, contain, and maintain any space
-The 80/20 rule that makes every room or drawer feel organized
-The 3 questions that make it simple to decide what to keep and what to throw out
-The right place to start when your entire home feels overwhelming
-Why you should never start organizing in with your closet
-The one question that stops decision paralysis
-Why your mess keeps coming back
-How to create simple systems your family will follow
-The daily drawer that makes mornings faster and less stressful
This is not an episode about making your home look perfect.
It’s reclaiming your time, your energy, your mental clarity, and your peace.
By the time you finish listening, you’ll know exactly where to begin: one drawer, 10 minutes, and a few simple decisions that will make your life feel so much better.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Get Back on Track: 5 Evening Habits to Wake Up Focused, Recharged, and in Control
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This might be one of the greatest conversations Mel has ever had on this podcast.
Today, you’re getting an absolute masterclass in motivation from one of the greatest athletes walking this earth: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.
If you’ve ever felt self-doubt, pressure, or like your best days are behind you, you’re in the right place. In this conversation, Shelly-Ann does not hold back.
Shelly-Ann is the most decorated 100-meter sprinter of all time, male or female. She has won Olympic gold 3 times. She has won 10 gold medals at the World Championships, with 2 of them coming after she gave birth to her son Zyon.
She is going to tell you: you are not supposed to be average. You are built for excellence and extraordinary things.
But this isn't a conversation about being an athlete. This conversation is about building an unstoppable mindset and being the best version of yourself, no matter where you are in life.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
-Build the mindset of a champion
-Use visualization to prepare for high-pressure moments
-Stop focusing on constant comparison and worrying about what everyone else is doing
-Bounce back after failure
-Believe in your dream before anyone else understands it
You’ll also hear a powerful message about the power Shelly-Ann gained after becoming a mother and not listening to people who told her she had to choose between motherhood and her career.
Get ready, because Shelly-Ann is about to speak directly to your soul and inspire you to become your greatest self.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked the episode, check out this one next with Emma Grede: If You Only Listen to One Podcast Today, Make It This One
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What no one tells you about aging is that it starts long before you feel old.
In fact, the choices you’re making in this moment are shaping how strong, independent, connected, and fulfilled you’ll feel decades from now.
In this hopeful conversation, Mel sits down with MIT longevity expert Dr. Joseph Coughlin, founding director of the MIT AgeLab, for a wake-up call that will change how you plan the rest of your life.
The good news?
Dr. Coughlin says you’re probably going to live longer than you think. But longevity is not just about adding more years to your life. It is about deciding how you want those years to feel – and preparing now so they stay active, meaningful, fun, and fully yours.
Dr. Coughlin is sharing his research-backed framework for a happier, healthier future, one that will show you why you shouldn’t be afraid of getting older if you do the simple things within your control.
You’ll learn exactly what to do to avoid the biggest regrets of people in their 80s, 90s, and 100s, and live life on your terms.
And if someone you love is getting older, this conversation is essential.
Dr. Coughlin is also sharing practical guidance for caregivers and will walk you through the conversation every family needs to have about aging before it’s too late, and exactly what you need to know to help your aging parents.
You’ll learn:
–The science-backed habits that predict how well you’ll age
–3 simple questions that will help you design a vibrant future
–The surprising number that may predict how long you’ll live
–The hidden forces that can quietly steal your strength and independence, and how to fight them
–How to talk to your parents about aging before a crisis hits
–What retirement will really look like, and it’s not what you think
–The 8,000-day framework that will change how you see the rest of your life
–Why getting older can be something to look forward to, not fear
You’ll also hear what happens when Mel tries on AGNES, MIT’s full-body aging suit, and sees the world and the people she loves in a whole new way.
But this isn’t a conversation about decline. It’s about preparation, possibility, and taking back control.
As Dr. Coughlin says, getting older isn’t something to dread. It is a gift of time, and what you do with that time starts now.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked the episode, check out this one next: This One Study Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life: The Cornell Legacy Project.
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Want to feel amazing again?
You do not need a complicated plan to start feeling better. You need just a few simple, but powerful changes that make a real difference.
In today’s episode, Mel shares 9 research-backed life hacks you can use right now to improve your energy, sleep, confidence, relationships, focus, money, and daily life.
These are not big commitments. Most of them can be done while you are listening, and every one of them can be done today - so you can reset your life before the episode is over.
You’ll learn:
-The simple sentence that makes you believe in yourself and start taking action
-The new "sleep math” that will help you get the right amount of sleep every single night
-The easy 5-10-20 rule that resets your body to improve your sleep, energy, and metabolism
-Why taking a walk can help you solve 93% of your problems
-How to feel and act more powerful in any situation
-One small rule that will save you time and cut down on most of your home clutter
-The surprising money trick that stops impulse spending without making you feel like you are missing out
-A simple way to create stronger connections with every single person you meet
This encore episode, which has fresh and new insights from Mel at the beginning, is your cheat sheet for making life easier.
By the time you finish listening, you will have 9 simple tools to help you take back your time, energy, and sanity, and make a surprisingly big difference in how you feel every day.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked the episode, check out this one next with Hoda Kotb: How to Reinvent Your Life Starting Today
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Today’s episode is your ultimate women’s hormone health guide for every age.
If you are dealing with painful periods, infertility, endometriosis, PCOS, struggling with perimenopause, menopause, or confused about birth control - this episode is a MUST listen.
From PMS to menopause, this episode will teach you how to use science to hack your hormones, reset your body, and feel amazing again.
Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Sharon Malone, MD, one of the most trusted medical experts in women’s health today, to cover health topics we have never discussed on this podcast before.
Whether you’re 25, 35, 45, 65, or even 85 - this is your playbook to understanding what is happening in your body so you can take better care of your health.
Dr. Malone is a board-certified OB-GYN, a nationally recognized expert in menopause, perimenopause, and reproductive health, and she has been in clinical practice for almost 40 years.
And today, she is unpacking the science of women’s hormones in a way you’ve never heard before.
Dr. Malone answers the questions women everywhere are asking and explains, step by step, exactly what is happening in your body and how to get it back in balance.
You’ll learn:
-The symptoms that deserve your attention
-Why painful periods are not something you should just push through
-The truth about birth control and your long-term health and fertility
-What you need to know about natural birth control and how to think about your options
-What you need to know about fertility and infertility
-How endometriosis and PCOS impact women’s health
-What perimenopause really is and why so many women miss the signs
-What to know about menopause and HRT
-Why weight changes happen as hormones shift
-How muscle loss impacts your health as you age
-What every woman needs to understand about osteoporosis
-The two specific questions you need to ask your mom
-The misinformation online that is hurting women’s health
This is your science-backed step by step guide to balancing your hormones for health, happiness, and longevity.
No matter how old or young you are, this episode is relevant for you and for every woman you love.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked the episode, check out this one next with: Start Where You Are: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol to Feel Stronger & Look Younger in Weeks
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In today’s episode, you’ll learn the hidden signs of a manipulative, toxic person from the #1 researcher in the world on dark personalities, Dr. Leanne ten Brinke, PhD.
She is here to teach you how to spot the poisonous people that are hidden in plain sight around you – in your family, your community, and at work.
And, she’s giving you the science-backed guide to understand poisonous people: how they operate, how to spot the patterns early, and what to do when you realize you’re dealing with one.
Dr. ten Brinke is a professor at the University of British Columbia, where she directs the Truth and Trust Lab and has spent nearly two decades studying trust, deception, manipulation, and dark personality traits.
She wants to make one thing perfectly clear: most people are good.
But one poisonous person can create an enormous amount of stress, confusion, and pain.
This episode will help you recognize the pattern, trust what you’re seeing, neutralize their behavior, and know exactly what to do when you’re around them.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-How to spot dark personality traits of narcissism, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and sadism in daily life
-The #1 sign you’re being manipulated
-What gaslighting is, what it is not, and what to do when you’re being gaslit
-Why many toxic people seem charming at first
-How gossip can reveal a manipulative personality at work
-The simple ways to become more strategic instead of more emotional when dealing with difficult people
After listening, you will know exactly what to do to spot toxic behavior, handle manipulative people, and take back your peace and power.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
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Are you going to keep being controlled by your emotions for the rest of your life?
The answer is no.
Because today, Dr. Marc Brackett, PhD, the world’s leading expert on emotional intelligence is here to tell you,
“Success in virtually every aspect of life – career, friendship, love, and family – is determined mainly by one thing: how we deal with emotions.”
Because your emotions are running your life – and you don’t even realize it.
Dr. Brackett is the Founder & Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence whose research proves that your life is being shaped by the one skill that 90% of people were never taught: emotional intelligence.
Today, Dr. Brackett will give you his research-backed framework to master your emotions, redirect your energy for more positive thinking, and become more emotionally intelligent in 5 simple steps.
In this episode you’ll learn:
-How your emotions are hijacking your decisions, relationships, and goals
-How to recognize what you’re feeling before it takes over
-Why you suppress your emotions and what you should be doing instead
-How to stop taking everything so personally
-How emotional intelligence improves your relationships and your health
-How to stop negative thoughts from taking over your life
-How to get less angry and bothered by the people around you
Dr. Brackett’s research is clear: You can learn emotional intelligence at any age. It’s never too late.
After today you will know how to deal with what you feel and you will finally change your behavior, your relationships, and your entire life.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked the episode, check out this one next with professor Dr. Katy Milkman, PhD: Change Your Life This Year: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be
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In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to feel happier and more connected to your purpose in under 5 minutes.
Today, you’re learning from Dr. Dacher Keltner, one of the world’s leading experts on meaning, purpose, happiness, and awe.
Dr. Keltner is a distinguished professor of psychology at UC Berkeley, and the founding director of the Greater Good Science Center, one of the most renowned research institutes in the world that studies well-being.
He has spent over 35 years researching science-backed tools that you can use right now. You will be clear, focused, calmer, more engaged in your life, even when the world feels overwhelming.
In this episode you’ll learn:
-Specific lessons you can apply today that come from 35 years of happiness research
-The quick morning practice research shows can boost your happiness and reset your day
-The two simple questions that help you find your purpose today
-Your most powerful core strength and how to tap into it more
- The one thought you need to feel less overwhelmed, exhausted and reduce stress now
-How to live a more meaningful life by remembering 2 key things about your past
-How to feel more alive today without spending money or making a major life change
-The one-minute awe practice Dr. Keltner recommends for anyone who is stressed, anxious, lonely or exhausted
-Simple, science-backed ways to live a meaningful life today
Whether you feel lost, burned out, anxious about the future, disconnected from yourself, or unsure what you are supposed to be doing with your life, this episode will help you reconnect with purpose and make you feel more alive.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
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Two simple questions can change the way you make decisions, spend your time, and build your future.
In today’s episode, Mel sits down with Seth Godin, one of the most influential thinkers of our time and one of Mel’s most trusted mentors.
Seth has written more than 20 bestselling books, taught millions of people how to think differently, and shaped the way Mel thinks about success, confidence, purpose, business, and making an impact.
Today, Seth is sharing the advice Mel wishes everyone could hear, particularly when it comes to business and success.
His wisdom will make you rethink how you spend your time, what you say yes to, what you keep avoiding, what you need to quit, and what kind of future you are building.
You can use this advice for anything:
Your goals.
Your career.
Your business.
Your creative ideas.
Your next decision.
The thing you keep talking yourself out of.
The life you say you want, but have not started building yet.
Seth will show you how to stop chasing the wrong things, stop measuring the wrong things, and stop trying to be everything to everyone.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-The 2 questions that will help you make better decisions immediately
-How to know what is worth your time and what is not (this works for everything!)
-Why trying to please everyone keeps you stuck
-How to stop hiding behind being busy, perfecting the plan, or waiting to feel ready
-Why the right decision and the right outcome are not the same thing
-How you know when to quit and when to keep going
-Why criticism from the wrong people can pull you off track
-Why doing work you’re proud of changes the way you feel about your life
-How to build a future that feels more honest, meaningful, and aligned
This is not just advice about business or career.
It is a masterclass in how to think.
By the end, you’ll know what habits to cut out, what to start doing, and where to focus your energy so you can build a better future.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked the episode, you’ll love Seth Godin’s first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast: How to Build a Life That Matters & Get What You Want Starting Today
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Today, you’re getting exactly what you need to take back your power and make life feel a little easier.
In this solo episode, Mel shares 8 simple reminders that will help you feel stronger, calmer, and more confident.
These are the words to come back to when you need courage, perspective, and a reminder of how much strength you already have.
Through 8 powerful quotes and straight-to-the-point coaching, Mel will show you how to stop taking other people’s behavior personally, pause before you react, protect your peace, take responsibility for your own happiness, and make something good happen today.
This episode will help you:
-Stop taking other people’s behavior personally and let their mood be theirs
-Stop treating every text, mood, comment, or request like an emergency
-Pause before reacting and ask yourself, “Is this worth my energy?”
-Quit waiting until you feel better, ready, healed, or confident to start living
-Slow down and appreciate the life you’re living right now before this season passes you by
-Take responsibility for your own happiness, choices, attitude, and next step
-Stop wishing you could change the past and focus on what happens next
-Create a good day by making one small good thing happen
These reminders are more than words.
They are tools you can reach for the moment your brain gets loud, your stress spikes, or someone else’s drama starts pulling you off center.
If you’ve been giving your energy away to things that don’t deserve it, this episode will help you pause, take your power back, and choose your next move with more strength, courage, and confidence.
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What if you could walk into any room and become the person everyone remembers?
Someone who can communicate with confidence, command respect, and create lasting connections?
Today, Mel sits down with Oz Pearlman, a world-renowned mentalist who has spent decades mastering the skills that make people more trustworthy, respected, and likeable.
On stage, Oz creates the illusion of reading minds. But in this energizing conversation, he reveals the tools behind his success that you can use in your own life to read people, talk to anyone, and communicate with confidence.
You’ll learn how to pay attention to what 99% of people miss, build instant trust, and become unforgettable in the process.
Whether you want to speak up at work, make a stronger first impression on a date, or go after your dreams, this conversation will show you how to become bold, magnetic, and memorable.
Oz will teach you:
-The questions that kill any conversation and what to ask instead
-The #1 way to become the most interesting person in any room
-How to stop waiting for opportunities and create your own
-The “fast-forward” trick that helps you get over dread and finally do what you’ve been avoiding
-How to never forget a name or other important details about people again
-How to tell when someone isn’t telling you the truth
This episode is your guide to becoming more confident, reading people, building instant connections, and becoming more likeable.
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If you liked the episode, check out this one next with secret service agent Evy Poumpouras: How to Handle Difficult People: 7 Psychological Tricks to Read Anyone, Spot a Liar & Stay in Control.
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In this episode, you will learn how to take back your power when you’re in the midst of change, stress, or uncertainty, and then redirect your energy for self-transformation.
If there’s an area of your life that you’re feeling unhappy about and want to take control over, today’s episode will show you exactly what to do.
Joining Mel in this deeply personal episode is her 21-year-old son Oakley. He candidly shares how he went from feeling stuck and lonely, to finally feeling happy again, and the simple mindset shifts and changes that made the biggest difference.
He and Mel openly unpack how to go from feeling unhappy about a situation you feel like you don’t have a lot of control over, and how to move through it.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-How the fantasy version of your past keeps you from seeing what’s possible now
-How to know whether it’s you or the situation that needs to change
-Why it’s unfair to criticize where you are if you haven’t done this one thing
-How long you should give a new situation before deciding if it’s the right fit
-The 4 things you may be doing to keep you stuck and unhappy
-The signs that you’re “quietly quitting” the situation you’re in
-The science of luck and what happy people do to make their own luck
-The first thing you need to do when you’re unhappy and want your life to feel different
Here’s the hard truth: nobody is coming to rescue you - and that’s good news.
It means you have more power than you think.
The moment you see what’s keeping you stuck, you can start changing it. After today, you’ll know exactly what needs to change first.
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Today’s episode will change how you think about your dreams and your entire life.
Do you ever wake up from a dream and wonder: What did that mean?
Or maybe you’ve had a nightmare and asked yourself: Why did I dream that? Could I stop it? Is my brain trying to tell me something?
Maybe you keep having the same dream over and over again.
Or maybe you’re the person who says, “I don’t dream.”
According to today’s expert, you’re wrong. We all dream.
And once you understand what your brain is doing while you’re dreaming, you’ll never think about sleep, your mind, or what’s possible in the same way again.
Today, for the very first time on the show, Mel is diving deep into the science of dreaming, nightmares, what your dreams mean, what they’re trying to tell you, and more importantly, how to harness your dreams to unlock the full power of your mind.
You’re meeting Dr. Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD - one of the most highly regarded, cited, and distinguished doctors in the world. He is a world-renowned pioneering neurosurgeon, cancer surgeon, and neuroscientist, who is here to teach you what your brain is doing when you dream.
You’ll also learn how to tap into the power of your dreams to create deeper connections, solve problems, unlock more creativity, and better understand yourself.
In this episode, Dr. Jandial will show you that dreaming is not random. It is not meaningless. And it is not something to ignore.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What your dreams are really trying to tell you
- How to know which dreams are worth paying attention to
- What recurring dreams and nightmares may reveal about your emotional life
- Why nightmares can be an early warning sign that something deeper needs your attention
- How dreams can help you solve problems, process stress, and unlock creativity
- The simple way to train yourself to remember your dreams
- How to use the first 10 minutes after waking up to access fresh ideas and insight
- What lucid dreaming is and the exact steps to try it
This conversation will change how you think about your life - both the one you’re living while you’re awake and the one you’re living while you’re dreaming.
And once you hear it, you will never look at what’s possible the same way again.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked the episode, check out Dr. Rahul Jandial’s first appearance on The Mel RObbins podcast: This One Episode Will Change How You Think About the World & Your Life (From #1 Cancer Surgeon)
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Today's episode is a MUST listen.
You will learn the surprising science of exercise and nutrition, the mistakes you’re making, and the simple changes that lead to better health and longevity.
In this powerful episode, Mel sits down with one of her dream guests, Dr. Rhonda Patrick PhD.
Dr. Patrick is a biomedical scientist who has spent her career studying nutrition, aging, and disease prevention.
Ever wonder why you can walk every day and still not feel stronger? Or why you’re exhausted, stressed, and carrying more weight around your middle? There’s a reason for that.
Today, Dr. Rhonda Patrick reveals why traditional fitness advice doesn’t work, the mistakes most people are making, and the simple changes that can help you build better health, more energy, and a longer life.
For way too long, you’ve been taught that getting healthy means more time at the gym, restrictive diets, and no “off” days.
Dr. Patrick says we have it all wrong.
Today, she breaks down the science of what really matters for your health and longevity - and the good news is, it’s way simpler than you think.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-What the “talk test” is and how to use it to find the right level of exercise
-Where the 10,000-step goal came from - and what to focus on instead
-How 9–10 minutes of daily “exercise snacks” can improve your health
-What visceral fat is and how to improve fat loss
-Scientifically speaking, why sleep is critical for recovery, stress, and longevity
-The simple lifestyle habits that can add healthy years to your life
-Dr. Patrick’s daily smoothie recipe for getting more key nutrients
After today you will have the small, science-backed actions that improve your health, energy, mood, brain, resilience, and future.
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