You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. The Mel Robbins Podcast is the #1 podcast on the globe for a reason: Mel’s simple, research-backed advice has changed millions of people’s lives, and in every episode, she’s giving you all her hard-fought secrets, science-backed tools, and deeply personal stories, so you can change yours too. If you’re a new listener, you’re in the right place. Every episode will empower you to create a better life and help you take a step toward the life you want. Want more? Follow along at @melrobbins
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In this episode, Mel Robbins and Danielle Bayard Jackson explore the complexities of female friendships, offering insights into why they can be so challenging and how to navigate them successfully. They discuss the three affinities of female friendship—symmetry, support, and secrecy—and how these factors influence connection and conflict. The conversation covers topics such as managing jealousy, setting boundaries, and fostering long-term relationships, providing a roadmap for creating and maintaining meaningful female friendships.
Mel Robbins and Jay Shetty discuss actionable strategies for finding purpose, overcoming feelings of being stuck, and cultivating deeper, more meaningful relationships. They emphasize the importance of self-reflection, trusting your path, and recognizing the limitless expressions of love around you, encouraging listeners to shift their perspectives, embrace gratitude, and actively give love to others, fostering a life filled with intention and purpose.
Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen discusses the truth about obesity, weight loss medications like Ozempic, and how to feel better. She emphasizes obesity as a chronic disease with multiple factors, including genetics and environment, and explains how GLP-1 medications work, who they are for, and the importance of medical supervision. Dr. Salas-Whalen also shares her personal experience and offers advice on having compassionate conversations about weight.
Mel Robbins discusses the societal pressures and expectations that make people feel behind in life, decade by decade. She shares research, listener stories, and mindset shifts to liberate listeners from the "invisible checklist" of milestones. The episode emphasizes embracing possibility, prioritizing values, and challenging outdated norms to create a fulfilling life at any age.
Dr. Tracey Marks and Mel Robbins discuss the intricate connections between anxiety and ADHD, offering actionable tools and strategies for managing symptoms. The episode explores the physical and mental manifestations of anxiety, the importance of lifestyle choices, and practical techniques for interrupting anxiety cycles. Dr. Marks emphasizes self-acceptance and understanding one's unique operating system to improve mental well-being.
Mel Robbins interviews Charlamagne Tha God on his journey of redemption and reinvention. They discuss his troubled past, mental health struggles, and the importance of therapy and self-love. Charlemagne shares insights on breaking toxic cycles, extending grace, and finding purpose through service, offering inspiration for personal transformation.
Mel Robbins interviews Harvard Business School professor Dr. Alison Wood Brooks about career advancement, negotiation, and communication. The episode provides actionable advice on how to earn more, get promoted, network effectively, and land your dream job. Dr. Brooks shares research-backed strategies for mastering negotiation, building influence, and handling difficult conversations with confidence.
In this episode, Mel Robbins shares four transformative books that have deeply impacted her life, offering insights and inspiration for listeners. She discusses how these books, ranging from daily meditations to thrilling fiction, provided her with new perspectives, courage, and connection. Mel emphasizes the power of reading to foster personal growth and shares personal anecdotes and the backstories of the authors.
Dr. Stacy Sims joins Mel Robbins to discuss exercise and nutrition for women's bodies, debunking male-centric fitness myths. They explore the science behind women's unique hormonal and metabolic needs, including the importance of eating before exercise, strength training, and working with the body's natural rhythms. Dr. Sims offers practical advice for women to optimize their health and fitness at any age.
Dr. Gabor Maté explores the profound impact of childhood trauma on adult mental and physical health, detailing how unmet needs and painful experiences shape behaviors and physiological responses. He emphasizes that trauma isn't the event itself, but the internal wound, offering insights into healing, self-compassion, and breaking free from unconscious patterns, highlighting that recognizing suffering and seeking help are crucial steps towards empowerment and a more connected life.
Mel Robbins and sex therapist Vanessa Marin discuss how to improve sex, intimacy, and connection in relationships. They explore topics such as spontaneous versus responsive sex drives, overcoming exhaustion, initiating intimacy, addressing past traumas, and the importance of open communication. Practical tips and personal anecdotes are shared to help listeners prioritize pleasure and create a more fulfilling sex life.
Mel Robbins discusses six subtle forms of disrespect in everyday interactions and provides actionable strategies for recognizing and addressing them. From being talked over and having feelings dismissed to dealing with chronic lateness and the silent treatment, Mel offers practical advice. The episode emphasizes the importance of self-respect and setting boundaries to protect your energy and peace.
Mel Robbins and Dr. Julie Smith discuss practical tools for navigating life's challenges, focusing on managing emotions, handling anxiety, and building resilience. Dr. Julie shares insights from her book, "Open When," offering strategies for self-compassion, relationship building, and dealing with uncertainty. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing emotions, challenging negative thought patterns, and taking small steps towards personal growth.
In this episode, Mel Robbins discusses "revenge bedtime procrastination" and its impact on sleep and well-being. She explains the science behind decision fatigue and introduces a simple five-step evening routine to reclaim control of your evenings and improve sleep. The routine includes picking a bedtime, cleaning up the day's mess, making tomorrow easier, taking five minutes for yourself, and putting your phone away before bed.
Mel Robbins interviews orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vonda Wright about how to look, feel, and stay young forever by understanding the intelligent design of our bodies. They challenge common myths about aging, emphasizing the importance of mobility and strength training. Dr. Wright shares practical tips on diet, exercise, and mindset, empowering listeners to take control of their health and longevity at any age.
Mel Robbins reveals how big tech companies are hijacking your brain and stealing your time and attention, turning you into a tool for their profit. Featuring insights from psychiatrist Dr. Alok Kanojia (Dr. K), this episode explains the science behind dopamine, motivation, and attention, offering research-backed strategies to set boundaries with technology and reclaim control of your life. Learn how to use your phone as a tool, rather than being the tool.
Mel Robbins and Jefferson Fisher provide research-backed strategies for handling difficult people, disrespect, gaslighting, and toxic conversations. Learn effective communication techniques to stand up for yourself, set boundaries, and protect your peace and confidence. Discover phrases and mindset shifts to navigate challenging interactions with power and grace.
Mel Robbins shares a 7-item checklist to help listeners reclaim their time, energy, and focus from a world designed to steal them. Each item, backed by research, focuses on simple weekly habits related to productivity, wellness, and health, offering a blueprint for taking back control and facing life with clarity and calm.
In this episode, you will learn how to make healthy living unbelievably easy. Today, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is distilling over 20 years of experience and thousands of patient success stories into just four key steps to a happier and healthier life. Dr. Rangan Chatterjee is a world-renowned physician, bestselling author, and the host of Europe’s #1 health and wellness podcast. Today, he will simplify the overwhelming topic of health and empower you to trust what feels good for your body. He is goi...
In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to do a mindset reset to unlock the full power of your mind. Your brain is wired to give you what you want, and today, you’re getting Mel’s science-backed insights and her step-by-step guide for letting go of negative thoughts and redirecting your energy to self-transformation. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of negativity, self-doubt, or overthinking, this episode is for you. Mel is sharing 5 powerful, science-backed techniques to get your brain working...
In this episode, you’ll learn the truth about relationships that no one ever tells you. Today, Mel and her husband Chris, who have been together for 30 years, are answering your biggest relationship questions and giving you their secret to a happy relationship. Packed with fresh advice you never saw coming, Mel and Chris talk about how they learned these lessons the hard way, and share the relationship truths they wished they knew sooner to create a healthy romantic relationship. Mel and Chris b...
If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “where did all my friends go?” or felt like making friends as an adult is impossible, you are not alone. In today’s episode, Mel is breaking down the surprising reasons why friendship feels so much harder in adulthood—and, more importantly, how to change that. In this episode, you’ll learn: The three essential pillars for creating deep, lasting friendships. Why you may be experiencing a “friendship recession” How to stop taking friendship shifts personally...
This episode is your playbook for a happier, more fulfilling, and more meaningful life. Today, renowned researcher Dr. Judith Joseph, MD is here to share the simple, science-backed habits that will truly make your life better. She is here to share her groundbreaking research on this important subject and exactly what to do to feel more energized, excited, joyful, and present in your life again. Dr. Joseph is a double-board-certified psychiatrist who trained at and is affiliated with Columbia Uni...
In this episode, you will learn why 80% of autoimmune diseases happen to women and the solutions to take back control of your health. Today, Dr. Sara Szal, a Harvard- and MIT-trained MD with over 25 years of clinical experience will share what is happening in your body when struggling with an autoimmune disease. These are the medical facts, signs, and causes you need to know from a renowned MD. This is science you’ve never heard and solutions you’ve never considered. After today you will know: W...
If nothing seems to be going your way, and when it feels like it’s all too much, today’s episode is for you. Today, Mel is showing up with a powerful message that will help if you’re feeling stressed, lost, alone, or like you’re losing hope. In this episode, Mel is giving you a 4-step roadmap to get unstuck and move forward in the truly unfair moments in life. When life hands you situations that seem impossible, it can feel like there’s no way out. In this episode, you’ll get the 4 powerful step...
Today, you’re getting a masterclass about what alcohol does to your body, brain, and health. One of the most renowned and respected experts on alcohol is here to give you the latest research and science of how alcohol impacts your life. She’s going to give you facts and help you be informed about the decisions you are making when it comes to your mental, physical, and emotional health when it comes to alcohol consumption. Joining Mel today is Harvard’s Dr. Sarah Wakeman, MD. Dr. Wakeman is Senio...
In today’s episode, Mel asks you 3 powerful questions that will reveal who you really are. This episode gives you a simple way to learn more about yourself, find clarity, and feel energized and inspired again. The first question helps you become your best self and tap into your capacity for success and excellence. The second question will help you make any difficult decision and access your most important values. The third question involves your relationships, how you can make them better, and h...
In today’s episode, you’ll learn a process to figure out what you really want, design a life you love, and find your purpose. If you feel stuck, lost, or unsure about what’s next, this conversation will give you the clarity and tools you’ve been searching for. This is your roadmap for creating the life you want. For two decades, Mel has followed the work of Dr. Martha Beck from afar. She is the #1 life coach in the world and her teachings have inspired Mel every single step of her own journey. I...
If you're feeling tired, unmotivated, and lonely you need today's episode. Today, the #1 stress doctor is here to share her toolkit to quickly get out of a rut and live a happier life. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard Medical School lecturer and one of the world’s top experts on stress and public health, will reveal the top 3 things that keep you stressed and overwhelmed. Then, she shares a reimagined, science-backed approach to protect your brain from stress and feel calmer now. The strategies you...
In this episode, you’ll learn how to actually stick to your goals this year. Mel shares 5 rules that will make any new habit stick. These hacks are simple, evidence-based, and easy to apply. They help you avoid the most common traps people fall into: feeling tired, lazy, and deciding to give up on your goals. You’re not alone—many people end up quitting. But not you. Not this time. Because by the time you finish listening to today’s jam-packed episode, you’ll know the 5 powerful, science-backed ...
