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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

Don’t Quit: The Reminder You Need to Hear When You Feel Unmotivated

Do you feel like quitting on your goals? Do you want to give up on your resolutions? Are you just plain unmotivated? Mel delivers her most powerful pep talk, designed to light the fire inside you so you can break through any setback. She’ll give you the tools you need to power through resistance and shut down any negative thoughts holding you back. You will want to listen to this over and over again. You will learn the secret to gaining unstoppable confidence. You’ll get incredible insights on h...

Jan 18, 202441 minEp. 139

The Secret to Success & Happiness Nobody Talks About

Ready to know the secret to success and genuine happiness? You won’t find it where you’ve been looking. You will find it in today’s episode. Learn two simple yet profound ways to start feeling real happiness so that your life becomes the success you want it to be. In this episode, you’ll also learn: The single biggest barrier to being happier. One important requirement for happiness. An accurate definition for real happiness. (It’s not what you think!) 2 ways of thinking that will make it easier...

Jan 15, 202451 minEp. 138

How to Motivate Yourself: Leverage Dopamine & Overcome Your Excuses

Do you want to know the surprising truth about motivation? Right now, think about something you want to change or improve. How do you make lasting and powerful changes and life improvements? And how do you keep going even when you don’t have the motivation to do it? If change was easy, we’d all have six-pack abs and a million dollars in the bank. And that’s where this episode comes in: Mel is here to teach you the HOW. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to self-motivate so you can take action. W...

Jan 11, 202448 minEp. 137

Do This Every Morning: How to Feel Energized, Focused, and in Control

Do you want to feel productive and energized all day long? Do you want to get your own bulletproof morning routine so no day is “wasted” and you are always in the flow? Do you want to know the 5 essential components of the perfect morning routine? This episode is the only pep talk you need if you want to own your mornings. You know your mornings are your best shot at changing how you show up in life. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode, tha...

Jan 08, 202450 minEp. 136

How to Set & Achieve Goals: 2 Surprising Science-Backed Steps You Must Follow

Do you want to know how to set your goals so you can easily achieve them? Do you want the only 2 science-backed steps you need to hit your goals? Have no idea what your goals are or where to even start? This episode is a comprehensive toolkit that will help you set the goals that inspire you. You’ll feel excited about what’s ahead and what you need to do to achieve it. You’ll not only learn the correct way to set goals according to research, but by the end of the episode, you will have even take...

Jan 04, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 135

8 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life: The Best Expert Advice I’m Using This Year

Want zero-cost advice that will help you level up every area of your life? Do you want simple, mind-blowing hacks to help you be the best version of yourself in 2024? For this one-of-a-kind episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel hand-picked the top 8 most impactful, insightful, and exciting pieces of advice ever shared by her guests. Listen as renowned experts and industry leaders give you their best advice that will change your relationships, boost your self-esteem, calm your anxiety (yes, eve...

Jan 01, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 134

4 Important Life Lessons I Learned the Hard Way (So That You Don’t Have To)

Want to know the 4 important life lessons that can make your life 10X better? No matter what is happening to you, life is trying to teach you something. In this episode, Mel unpacks the 4 most important lessons life tries to teach everyone, and the sooner you learn them, the faster your life will change for the better. In this episode, Mel covers: Why you need to slow down if you want to make your life better. The only way to make lasting and meaningful change. How to be more creative and inspir...

Dec 28, 202343 minEp. 133

If You Only Listen to One Podcast This Week, Make It This Episode

Want to know the ONE thing you should do this week? Today’s episode is essential listening and exactly what you need to hear right now. In this episode, you will learn: The one question to ask yourself that will immediately improve your day. How to make time for yourself when your schedule is jam-packed. The reason many influencers seem to have perfect lives. The ONLY advice that will actually work for you. Figure this out and you’ll feel better about your life. The embarrassing thing Mel does i...

Dec 25, 202339 minEp. 132

How to Make 2024 the Best Year: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

Do you want to make 2024 your best year yet? There are only 6 questions to ask yourself for instant clarity and insight. Your answers will show you what the very next steps are in your life. The companion workbook to this episode can be found at melrobbins.com/bestyear . In this episode, Mel will discuss: The powerful year-end ritual she has used for the past 20 years. The simple question to ask yourself to know what you really want. How to use your camera roll to highlight your year. The only r...

Dec 21, 202346 minEp. 131

Why Do I Love the Way That I Love: The 4 Attachment Styles Explained

Why do you love the way that you love? How do you have the best relationships of your life (including the one with yourself)? Today, Mel sits down with expert in attachment theory Thais Gibson to explain the framework to improve any relationship in your life. Her work on the subconscious mind and personal transformation will empower you to set better goals and have happier and healthier relationships. Topics discussed include: How to have secure and healthy relationships (including your relation...

Dec 18, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 130

BONUS Meditation: Listen for 21 Days to Reprogram Your Subconscious

Want to feel more at peace, in control, and calm in just 15 minutes? If you listen to this meditation for 21 days in a row, you will reprogram your subconscious mind. You will leave feeling free of thoughts, patterns, and behaviors that weigh you down. Today, counselor, expert in attachment styles, and bestselling author Thais Gibson is walking you through a meditation that has helped over 31,000 people. Thais created this as a very special bonus for listeners of The Mel Robbins Podcast. This is...

Dec 18, 202315 minEp. 129

Super Brain: 10 Things to Eat, Think, & Do to Improve Your Memory and Learn Faster

Want to boost your reading speed by 30%–50%? Want to learn faster? What if you never forgot where you put your keys again? Mel sits down with world-renowned brain coach Jim Kwik to help you boost your brainpower with his science-backed tools, tips, and strategies. In this episode, they discuss: How your brain is more powerful than you think The best ways to retain information How to read 50% faster with ONE simple tool 3 tricks to always remember where you put your keys How to remember someone’s...

Dec 14, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 128

How to Stop Procrastinating, According to the World’s Leading Expert (It’s Not What You Think)

Are you always the one who is late for everything? Do you find yourself procrastinating, no matter how hard you try to stay focused? Does managing your time to get everything done feel impossible? Mel sits down with THE world’s leading researcher on procrastination. Dr. Joseph Ferrari is a distinguished Professor of Psychology at DePaul University in Chicago, where he has spent nearly three decades researching with colleagues around the world about why we procrastinate. Today, he’s sharing those...

Dec 11, 202352 minEp. 127

Boost Your Success in 2024: My Best Advice on Business, Time Management, and Reinvention

Want to know the hack that will make you more successful in 2024? Today, Mel is offering you a masterclass in business at zero cost. By walking you through her learnings and lessons, you will receive the coaching you need to uplevel in business and in life. Topics discussed include: One thing you need to stop doing today to stay motivated. The 3 most important aspects of business. How to overcome “slow” times in your business. Mel’s 4-part framework to help you decide whether to quit or keep goi...

Dec 07, 202353 minEp. 126

5 Ways to Improve Your Subconscious Mind & Be Happier in 2024: Amazing Insight From Dr. Paul Conti

Want to learn how to be a happier and more successful version of yourself… from the psychiatrist that Lady Gaga says “saved her life?” Mel sits down with Stanford-trained psychiatrist, trauma expert, and best-selling author Dr. Paul Conti to help you improve your mental health and be happier in 2024. Topics discussed: Toxic self-talk starts in childhood. Cotard’s Syndrome: The extreme side of negative self-talk. Your thoughts become your reality. What to do when you feel like a failure or doomed...

Dec 04, 20231 hr 22 minEp. 125

Reset Your Gut in 5 Days: A Medical Doctor’s Step-by-Step Protocol to Transform Your Health

Do you want to reset your health? Are you ready for more energy and better overall health? Do you want to start seeing results in 5 days (or less)? In today’s episode, Mel is joined by double-board certified Dr. Amy Shah for Part 2 of her masterclass on how to optimize your gut health. Dr. Amy, a medical doctor trained at Harvard, Cornell, and Columbia University, is an immunologist and leading expert in women’s hormonal health and nutrition. She’s giving you her proven 5-step method to heal inf...

Nov 30, 202345 minEp. 124

The Science of Your Gut: 3 Easy Steps to Reduce Bloating, Improve Digestion, and Feel Better Today

What is bloating, and why don’t your pants fit after just one meal? What are the 10 foods to avoid when you feel bloated? What is gut health, and how can you improve yours? Today Mel is joined by double-board certified Dr. Amy Shah, who is here to explain bloating and optimal gut health in a way that you can understand and easily apply to your life. Dr. Shah, a medical doctor trained at Harvard, Cornell, and Columbia University, is an immunologist and leading expert in women’s hormonal health an...

Nov 27, 202353 minEp. 123

4 Surprising Secrets of Successful Relationships (What I Learned From a Fight With My Daughter)

How do you have a “healthy” fight with your family? How do you repair a relationship with someone you love? Today Mel is joined by her husband Chris, their daughter Kendall, and their son Oakley to answer listener questions about all kinds of relationships. This is the perfect episode to listen to with your family. You’ll hear the Robbins’ insightful, powerful, fun, and sometimes hilarious advice on how to get along with and love everyone in your family. Hear Mel unpack the 4 important lessons s...

Nov 23, 202346 minEp. 122

Outsmart a Narcissist: A Proven 4-Step Plan to Take Your Power Back

Is it possible to be around narcissistic people and not lose your power? Especially when it's your mom, dad, ex, or boss who’s acting toxic? Today, Mel is joined by Rebecca Zung, an expert on narcissism and a globally recognized high-conflict negotiator. Rebecca is also a top-ranked trial lawyer who has studied narcissism so that she could win against them in the courtroom. She’s written the playbook, SLAY the Bully: How to Negotiate with A Narcissist and Win. She is here to make the case that y...

Nov 20, 20231 hr 33 minEp. 121

The Surprising Link Between People Pleasing & Your Health: A Medical Doctor’s Recommendation on How to Say “No”

Does this doctor have the health secret you’ve been looking for? Does people-pleasing really make you sick? Dr. Neha Sangwan is an internal medicine physician, bestselling author, and accomplished researcher. Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Sangwan to learn the truth about people-pleasing. Topics discussed include: People-pleasing: What it is. Are you a “yes” person? The difference between “going with the flow” and people pleasing. Why avoiding conflict makes you a people-pleaser. What your “child...

Nov 16, 202357 minEp. 120

6 Ways to Use My “Let Them” Theory to Improve Any Relationship

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way to not get so annoyed or frustrated with the people that you love? There is. It’s called the “Let Them” theory. Mel discovered it while arguing with her son about a taco stand, and she hasn’t stopped using it since. She first explained the “Let Them” theory in a 60-second reel on Instagram. 63 million views later. The verdict is in. Everyone loves the “let them” theory. Today, Mel is in the studio, taking your calls live and teaching you 6 ways to improve a...

Nov 13, 20231 hrEp. 119

How a Stay-at-Home Mom “With No Experience” Built a $255M Business: Blowouts, Divorces, and the Messy Truth

Want to know what it really takes to launch, build, and sell a $255 million-dollar business in ten years flat? Do you have a good idea, but you think you “have no business being in business”? In this new episode, Mel sits down with the founder of Drybar, Alli Webb, and takes you on a riveting tour of how a stay-at-home mom who had ‘no business being in business’ made $255 million in 10 years. You’ll hear the entire messy truth and all the hard-won advice, from the exciting start of her business ...

Nov 09, 202356 minEp. 118

This Teen Cracked the Code on Anxiety and Teaches You How He Did It

Are you tired of feeling anxious? Want to know a simple way to boost your confidence? Do you need better boundaries with your family? Buckling under the pressure of college applications, a job search, or other big life decisions? Listeners from around the world have been writing in about these issues, asking specifically for both Mel’s advice and her 18-year-old son Oakley’s young adult perspective. This is a fantastic conversation to listen to as a family. It will give you amazing insight into ...

Nov 06, 202354 minEp. 117

Dr. Gina Poe: How to Get Better Sleep and Boost Your Learning, Memory and Energy

Are you getting the sleep you need? Do you wish you could improve your sleep, but you’re not sure how? Dr. Gina Poe is an accomplished researcher and trained neuroscientist with a PhD in basic sleep. Currently a professor at UCLA, Dr. Poe has been researching the functions of sleep for over 30 years and has authored nearly 200 publications on the topic. Today, Dr. Poe is here to answer your questions like, Why do you sleep? What is your brain doing as you sleep? What is REM sleep? What are sleep...

Nov 02, 202345 minEp. 116

The Science of Strength Training: Learn How Lifting Weights (Even Light Ones) Helps You Lose Weight, Feel Better, and Live Longer

Are you missing the one thing that would make all the difference in your effort to be healthier? I was. And the thing I was missing was weight training. In this episode, you will learn from Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a medical doctor who is fellowship-trained in nutritional sciences and geriatrics. Dr. Lyon is a renowned researcher, pioneer, and founder of the Institute for Muscle Centric Medicine. She is the New York Times best-selling author of Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging ...

Oct 30, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 115

6 Signs You’re Addicted to Stress: Psychologist Teaches You How to Remove Drama From Your Life

I was talking sh*t about my daughter and got caught red-handed. Talk about unnecessary drama. We've all been there. And according to today’s expert, this type of conflict is causing more stress than you think. Today, I am joined by Dr. Scott Lyons, a medical doctor, holistic psychologist, and renowned body-based trauma expert. He says there are 6 telltale signs that you’re addicted to stress. I never considered myself to be a person who is addicted to stress until this conversation. Dr. Lyons is...

Oct 26, 20231 hr 10 minEp. 114

“You’re Not Obsessed With Your Ex, Patsy; You’re an Addict.” Mel’s Advice, Listener Questions, and More!

Welcome to another round of your questions and my advice. I have a stack of your crazy, raw, and unbelievably direct questions, so we are going to have an unfiltered conversation about sex, competitive parents, getting over your ex, and this light and easy question... Is there a God? You are getting the coaching you need right now. The questions you asked are juicy: Why am I still obsessed with my ex? It’s been 7 years. My partner refuses to have sex with me. What do I do now? The parents of my ...

Oct 23, 202342 minEp. 113

How to Have the Best Sex of Your Life: Surprising Ways to Make Sex Better Even if You Are Tired, Single… or Not in the Mood

In this episode, you are going to learn how to have better sex. You have an appointment with a leading sex expert, Dr. Emily Morse. I will be the first to admit that I want to have better sex, but I don’t know how to achieve it. And I’m asking all the uncomfortable questions you want to ask. This conversation is going to make you think differently about this topic and inspire you to prioritize pleasure and connection in bed, no matter your age, relationship status, or gender. And if you are sayi...

Oct 19, 20231 hr 26 minEp. 112

Renew Your Spirit: 5 Ways I’m Finding Hope & Strength Right Now

I’m not even going to call our conversation today an episode because it is so much bigger. I am here with a soul-stirring and inspiring message that’s coming from my heart to yours. When the world feels dark, you and I need to bring the light. I was moved to share a deeply personal message with you today about the power you hold to make a difference right now. I hope that when you hear my words, they will inspire you to find your strength and that they will renew your spirit. And just know if yo...

Oct 16, 202336 minEp. 111

Conquer Overwhelm: Your Ultimate Guide to Inner Peace With the Amazing Dr. Thema Bryant

In this episode, Dr. Thema Bryant gives you the tools to conquer overwhelm and unlock your inner peace. Dr. Thema Bryant is the current president of the American Psychological Association. She trained at both Duke and Harvard, teaches at Pepperdine University, has published multiple best-selling books, and has spent decades of her life researching how you can stay calm and centered in any situation. She calls this kind of peace “coming home” to yourself, and she will teach you how to do it, even...

Oct 12, 202351 minEp. 110
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