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The Mel Robbins Podcast

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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 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Mel Robbins Podcast ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

Episodes

How a Waitress at Denny’s Built a Billion Dollar Beauty Brand: This Incredible Story Will Unlock Your Purpose!

If you’ve ever dreamt of doing something big, today's episode will get your head spinning, open your heart, and inspire you to take the leap. It doesn’t matter how young or how old you are. You are meant to go big, to swing for the fence, and to do something no one has ever done before. No more small plans. You have something big to do. And there’s no better person to inspire you to make big plans than my friend and IT Cosmetics Founder, Jamie Kern Lima. Jamie went from serving up stacks of panc...

Jun 08, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 73

Giving Up Is Not an Option: The Motivation You Need to Hear Right Now

This is a message for every new graduate. Whether you’re graduating from college or graduating from a chapter in your life, you need this message today. Your dreams matter, and what happens next is in your hands. You have a flame inside you that represents the way you were meant to show up in this world. Today I’m teaching you how to throw gasoline on that flame. No matter what you're going through in life, your dreams are alive and well, and they are waiting for you to wake up and turn toward t...

Jun 05, 202353 minEp. 72

3 Steps To Finding Your North Star: An Exciting New Approach To Designing Your Life

Welcome to an exciting new masterclass on designing the life of your dreams. First, you’ll learn the process for identifying your own North Star, why this is important at the beginning of creating your new life, and how to use your North Star to guide you in the process of designing your life. Next, you’ll dive deep into the 3-part framework: Emulate, Assimilate, and Innovate. This framework is the backbone of the University of Southern California’s world-renowned Popular Music major taught at t...

Jun 01, 202344 minEp. 71

The “Let Them Theory”: A Life Changing Mindset Hack That 15 Million People Can’t Stop Talking About

I shared the "Let Them Theory" on social media, and it went CRAZY VIRAL. 15 million views, 11,000 comments. Today, it’s your turn to learn this mindset trick. I’ve been using this technique for a while, so I know firsthand how powerful it is. The "Let Them Theory" is so simple, you’re going to get it immediately. And I have some great stories and examples to share with you, because there are three very different ways you can use it. I can bottom line this in one sentence: When you "Let Them" do ...

May 29, 202346 minEp. 70

6 Signs You’re Disconnected From Your Power and How to Get It Back: Life-Changing Advice From the Remarkable Dr. Thema Bryant

If you feel that something’s missing from your life but have no idea exactly what’s missing or where to begin looking for it, today’s episode will help you reconnect with your power and find greater meaning in your life. Dr. Thema Bryant is the current president of the American Psychological Association. She trained at both Duke and Harvard, published multiple best-selling books, and has dedicated decades of her life to researching how we connect with each other by first connecting back to ourse...

May 25, 202351 minEp. 69

4 Simple Ways to Stop Giving a Sh*t About What Other People Think of You

Imagine how liberating it would be to not care about what other people think of you. You’d take more risks. You’d stop holding yourself back. You’d make more money and have more fun. That’s what happened to me when I learned the (not-so-subtle) art of not giving a sh*t. This is the best episode I've done so far. I mean it. The best. It’s hilarious. It’s relatable. It’s packed with takeaways and research. It’s entertaining and personal, and yet I still manage to empower you with 4 simple ways to ...

May 22, 202358 minEp. 68

How To Help Anyone In Your Life Who’s Struggling - Fantastic Strategies From A Yale-Educated Psychologist

I am thrilled to share this conversation with you. It is packed with practical strategies that will help the people in your life who may be struggling. Dr. Lisa Damour is a clinical psychologist and author of three New York Times bestsellers. She earned degrees from both Yale and the University of Michigan and has more than 30 years of experience working with teens and families. Her latest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers , has been nothing short of life changing. Today you will learn… -fi...

May 18, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 67

The Best Years of Your Life Are Ahead of You: A No BS Approach to Feeling Stuck

You know what you want and how to start. But you never make progress. Here’s my wake up call for you today: What’s holding you back is never what you think. Today I am coaching a woman who says: I can’t make myself do what I need to do. I feel like I’m in quicksand. Every time I try to move…I sink . She has: -put on an extra 30 pounds -left her relationship with herself in the gutter -no longer does the things that make her happy -broken promises to herself time and again I bet you can relate. T...

May 15, 202351 minEp. 66

FBI Trained Expert Explains How to Read Body Language

In this episode, you’re going to learn how to decode body language from one of the world’s leading experts on the topic. Janine Driver has been trained by the FBI, CIA, and one of the world’s top hostage negotiators. When a criminal case grabs our attention, every news network calls Janine to analyze body language and critical verbal cues that suspects, politicians, and celebrities are sending so we can tell when somebody is lying. If you love True Crime, you’re going to love this episode, becau...

May 11, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 65

Stop Trying to "Trust Your Gut." Do This Instead. Works Way Better!

Last week, I learned a really cool trick to help you go with your gut. I guarantee you’ve never heard gut decisions explained this way before. Because I stumbled upon it in a very random way—while touring colleges with our son Oakley! We hit 5 schools in 4 days, and over the course of that time, it hit me. Holy smokes, that's the perfect hack for making big decisions. You can use it anytime you feel torn, uncertain, or scared about how people might feel. What you’re about to learn is so helpful ...

May 08, 202344 minEp. 64

How to Make Hard Choices: Practical Tips for When Sh*t Gets Real

Oh…sometimes life is a real doozy. You make all these plans, and boom. You step right into a pile of you-know-what. And then you realize that pile was there all along—you just missed it. Which brings us to the topic of today’s episode: making hard decisions and moving on from hard relationships. How do you move forward when… You feel so torn about what to do. You don’t trust yourself. You’re scared to make the wrong decision. What’s best for you will impact the people you love. How do you decide...

May 04, 202342 minEp. 63

Are You an “Over” or “Under” Functioner? A Hilarious and Helpful Guide to YOUR Stress Style

At some point, the you-know-what is going to hit the fan. And it happened to me the other morning when I was driving my husband to his colonoscopy. This is the first episode without a video version because I recorded it from my iPhone after dropping my husband off at the hospital. I promised to take you into my life; I just didn't expect it to be as a stressful situation was unfolding in real time. When it comes to dealing with stress, best-selling psychotherapist and researcher Harriet Lerner s...

May 01, 202350 minEp. 62

You’ve Got Money All Wrong: A Step by Step Guide to Living a Rich Life

You can be rich. (Don’t roll your eyes at me; I’m serious.) This is not what you think. This episode today is so digestible. So counterintuitive. One of the most enlightening conversations I’ve had with anybody. If I had a nickel for every epiphany I had during this episode, I’d be rich. Most of us have been thinking about money all wrong. It turns out that the amount of money you have in the bank (or don’t have in the bank) is only a small part of your relationship with money. I didn’t realize ...

Apr 27, 20231 hr 18 minEp. 61

Incredible Research From Harvard: 4 Simple Tools to Conquer Your Fear

A few years ago, I found this study from Harvard, and it changed my life. It's research about performance and feeling nervous, with a simple reframing method that you can use to never let fear stop you again. I’ve been using this technique with my five second rule for years, and the first way I applied it was to get control of my nerves and fear of public speaking. I’m going to teach you this new method in a super cool way... by taking you on the road, on stage, and behind the scenes with me as ...

Apr 24, 202354 minEp. 60

Take Control of Your Mindset: Master Your Mental Habits for a Happier Life

In this episode, you’re learning a simple but powerful way to take control of your mindset. You need to get serious about your mindset. The way you think and talk to yourself has serious consequences. Your thoughts become your beliefs. Your beliefs turn into actions. Your actions become habits. And your habits determine who you are and what you achieve in life, or not. That’s why you need a Mindset Reset. Imagine if your thoughts were positive, empowering, clear, and encouraging. Imagine if your...

Apr 20, 202345 minEp. 59

5 Easy Steps to Make Your Home and Your Mind Clutter-Free

This episode blew my freakin’ mind. After you meet our expert today and learn her revolutionary approach to simplifying your life, you will never approach the topic of picking up, cleaning up, or organizing the same way again. Whether it’s your desk or closet that is overwhelming you, or like me, you are guilty of constantly starting projects and putting things in piles, only to run out of time or get flustered, creating bigger projects to deal with in the future, today’s episode will change you...

Apr 17, 202353 minEp. 58

The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety, Part 2

Today’s episode is a continuation of our exclusive two-part series with world-renowned medical expert Dr. Russell Kennedy. If you thought Part 1 of this series was life-changing, buckle up! Part 2 of this Toolkit brings you even more strategies and tools as we take questions from three more listeners of the podcast. Is anxiety impacting your ability to sleep? Tired of the negative loop of thoughts in your mind? Is anxiety affecting your kids? Is it genetic? Are there surprising signs of adult an...

Apr 13, 20231 hrEp. 57

The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety, Part 1

Today’s episode is my gift to you and anyone in your life who struggles with anxiety. I created this exclusive series, "The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety," because of the number of questions I am receiving from listeners asking for more resources on this topic. Part 1 is packed with tactical takeaways and features Dr. Russell Kennedy, one of the world's most respected medical experts on anxiety. Dr. Kennedy is a medical doctor and neuroscientist who has a revolutionary and effective approach to he...

Apr 10, 202352 minEp. 56

5 Ways to Take Your Power Back When People Disrespect You

Today, you and I are calling BS on partners, friends, siblings, colleagues, and roommates who ride on your coattails, mooch off your generosity, and love the fact that you do everything. (While they do next to nothing.…) It’s time to take your power back with 5 actionable takeaways to get people in your life to step up and do their part. I’m not messing around. The first person you’ll meet in this episode is tired of being the only one holding her family together. And during the second coaching ...

Apr 06, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 55

How to Handle Negative People: 6 Strategies to Protect Your Peace

In this episode, you and I are talking about how to protect your peace. You already spend a lot of time trying to be positive - so today I want to remind you that it is just as important to protect your energy from people and situations who suck it dry. You know the ones. The friend who is so n-e-g-a-t-i-v-e, about everything! The rude person at the coffee shop. The colleague who’s always stirring the pot. The toxic dynamic with certain family members. Negative people are like dogs who have just...

Apr 03, 202340 minEp. 54

Every Tattoo Has a Story: Here’s Mine

In today’s episode, I’m finally answering the #1 personal question that I get asked: What’s the story behind my tattoo on my right wrist? Pull up a seat to laugh along with us as Chris and I share our tattoo adventure - complete with anxiety, jealousy, intention, love, a huge mistake on my part, and the most incredible moments of synchronicity. But it’s not just a story; there’s a much more profound topic we are discussing today. Because tattoos aren’t really about tattoos. They are an example o...

Mar 30, 202348 minEp. 53

How to Speak Up for Yourself: Simple Strategies for Being Heard

In this episode, you’re learning how to speak up for yourself and make sure that you are heard. Whether you want to be more influential and visible at work or there’s a hard conversation that you’ve been avoiding with a family member, this episode will empower you to have a breakthrough. Most of us have never been taught the skills we need to have challenging conversations or to better advocate for our needs. The good news is that these are skills, and you are going to learn them in a very enter...

Mar 27, 202357 minEp. 52

Reset Your Health in 10 Days: Advice From a Renowned MD

I made you an appointment with one of the world’s leading doctors in functional medicine. Dr. Mark Hyman has written an incredible 14 (!!!) New York Times best sellers. He is the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, and Head of Strategy and Innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. His latest book, Young Forever , teaches you science-backed, actionable steps to slow down the aging process and even reverse disease. An appointment like this would cost $$$ in p...

Mar 23, 20231 hr 8 minEp. 51

Practical, Proven Tools I Use When I Feel Overwhelmed

In this episode, you and I are tackling overwhelm together as I coach five listeners just like you who are tired of feeling so stressed. I promise this will be helpful, fun, and full of powerful tools you can put to use immediately. You need that because you’re drowning in your to-do lists, taking care of everyone else but yourself, and you’re saying yes to every commitment that enters your inbox. That’s why simple solutions are the answer. And I need these solutions too. I feel like my to-do li...

Mar 20, 202343 minEp. 50

What to Do When You’ve Been Cheated On

In this episode, we are digging into betrayal and learning how to get your power back after someone shatters your trust. It’s happened to me and I know it’s happened to you, too. Maybe someone cheated on you. Maybe someone stole from you in business. Perhaps it was a friend who stabbed you in the back. It’s painful. You might not be sure how to confront that person, or if it’s even worth it. Or if you did confront them, they may have denied and deflected, making you feel like something was wrong...

Mar 16, 202345 minEp. 49

Unlock a Happier Life: 3 Research-Backed Secrets

In this episode, you and I are getting intentional about your happiness. Happiness is misunderstood. Fortunately, there’s a ton of research that explains why it can be so elusive and, even better, HOW you can create a happier life, starting today. Our conversation about happiness begins with breaking down the two types of happiness and why it’s important for you to include both in your life. You’ll also learn four practical takeaways that research says are key for cultivating more happiness in y...

Mar 13, 202354 minEp. 48

Are You the Driver in Your Life or Just the Passenger?

Today’s episode is a trip. I can’t wait to introduce you to my favorite metaphor - a road trip - to inspire you to have more fun and enjoy the ride on this thing called life. After all, life is a journey. And no one’s path is exactly the same. So today, I’m asking you to think about this road trip called life. And I’m going to be asking you to consider some thought-provoking questions: Are you the driver or the passenger of your life? Are you even on the right road? Do you need to pick a new dir...

Mar 09, 202344 minEp. 47

Toolkit for Building Unstoppable Confidence (According to Research)

In this episode, you are getting a brand new definition of confidence. This definition is based on research studies on how confidence is built. Confidence is not what you think it is. It is not a personality trait you’re born with, and it’s not reserved only for extroverts. Confidence is a skill that anyone can master. And today is the perfect day for you to start. You and I are breaking down the science together, and you’re invited to join in as I coach several listeners who are struggling with...

Mar 06, 202354 minEp. 46

Before You Waste Another Year of Your Life, Get Serious About Healing Your Past

This is an episode about how to face the things that you’re scared to admit, or as in the case of my guest today, have never publicly spoken about. Today, you and I are going on a healing journey so that you can put the past where it belongs: in the rearview mirror. You deserve healing. It’s the only pathway for experiencing true peace, happiness, and the greatness you’re capable of. So, I’m introducing you to a friend of mine who had some serious sh*t to face and has spent the last several year...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 45

Start Putting Yourself First: Tools to Say No Without Guilt or Drama

In this episode, you are going to learn how to put yourself first. Which means you and I are having a conversation about people-pleasing. You know you do it. I do it, too. In fact, unless you're a narcissistic jerk (and you’re not if you’re listening to these podcast episodes), we are all people-pleasers to some extent. Being a people-pleaser is a coping mechanism and it is destroying your energy, your time, your dreams, and your sanity. Every time you say yes to something you don’t really want ...

Feb 27, 202351 minEp. 44