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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Mel Robbins and Seth Godin discuss how to overcome self-imposed resistance and external pressures to pursue what truly matters. Seth introduces concepts like distinguishing between problems and situations, embracing 'hard work' beyond career, and the power of 'picking yourself' rather than waiting for permission. The conversation emphasizes intentional design, starting small, and the importance of consistency over authenticity to create a life of dignity and impact.
Mel Robbins and Dr. Rachel Goldman, a clinical psychologist, tackle emotional eating and body image issues, explaining how diet culture, stress, and restrictive thinking complicate our relationship with food. Dr. Goldman differentiates physical from emotional hunger, introduces practical tools like the '10-minute rule' and mindful eating exercises, and discusses the role of GLP-1 medications as treatments for obesity, emphasizing the importance of mindset and sustainable lifestyle changes over crash diets. The conversation empowers listeners to rebuild trust with their bodies, foster self-compassion, and create healthier habits.
In a truly eye-opening conversation, world-renowned divorce attorney James Sexton shares unprecedented insights into what makes marriages thrive and why they fall apart. He explains that disconnection, often due to small, cumulative mistakes, is the primary culprit, not major crises. Sexton provides actionable strategies, such as a 10-minute weekly check-in and effective argument navigation, and challenges societal norms, emphasizing that true connection transcends superficial symbols. This episode offers a roadmap for strengthening existing relationships, preparing for new ones, or even finding peace after separation.
Mel Robbins unveils four seemingly small, daily decisions that significantly determine your day's trajectory. She explains how choices made upon waking, regarding your mindset, fuel, and pre-sleep routine, can boost your motivation, regulate emotions, and improve focus. Learn how to reclaim your power and transform your daily experience with these easy-to-implement strategies.
Dr. Shereene Idriss, a leading dermatologist, offers a comprehensive guide to achieving amazing skin by cutting through misinformation and focusing on evidence-based advice. She emphasizes simplifying skincare to three core categories—cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen—and discusses how lifestyle, emotional well-being, and a realistic understanding of aging impact skin health. Dr. Idriss also demystifies active ingredients like retinol and vitamin C, debunks common myths, and explains various in-office treatments, empowering listeners to build a confident relationship with their skin.
Mel Robbins hosts Stanford professors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans, co-creators of the popular "Designing Your Life" course. They explain how to overcome feelings of being stuck by reframing the quest for meaning, encouraging listeners to envision multiple life possibilities through the "Odyssey Plan" exercise. The discussion emphasizes learning through small prototypes, quieting the internal critic, and embracing an optimistic "flow world" mindset to actively design a fulfilling life at any age.
Mel Robbins and "Cybersecurity Girl" Caitlin Sarian debunk myths around online safety, revealing the shocking scale of cybercrime and how common habits make individuals vulnerable. They share crucial tips like creating unique passwords, managing app permissions, understanding free Wi-Fi risks, and the importance of freezing credit and limiting personal data online. This episode empowers listeners with actionable strategies to safeguard themselves and their families from evolving digital threats, including voice cloning and Venmo scams.
In this episode, you’re going to receive the best dating advice no one ever told you. Whether you’re single, dating, in a relationship, or listening because you’re looking for advice for someone you love - this episode will change how you think about dating and love. If you’re feeling discouraged, burned out, or you’re starting to wonder, “Am I ever going to find the right person?” or “Am I with the right person?” you’re not alone - and this episode is for you. Today, Mel sits down with Logan Ur...
This episode features Dr. Nicole McNichols, a leading sex professor, who debunks common myths about sex and pleasure, emphasizing that desire can be responsive and intimacy is a skill to be cultivated. She explains the true nature of female orgasms, the importance of clitoral stimulation, and offers practical advice for improving sex at any age, addressing challenges like body image, menopause, and busy lifestyles. The conversation empowers listeners to prioritize their own pleasure for overall well-being and relationship satisfaction.
Feeling overwhelmed or stuck? Mel Robbins presents a practical 24-hour turnaround strategy, backed by scientific research, to help you regain control and build momentum. This episode outlines five simple steps: clear mental clutter with a brain dump, tidy a small physical space, engage in intentional movement to shift your emotional state, make tomorrow easier by preparing today, and claim daily wins to build self-trust. These small, deliberate actions are designed to transform your mindset and get your life moving in a positive direction, helping you feel like yourself again.
This episode features Dr. Amy Shah, a double board-certified medical doctor, who unveils her simple, science-backed 30/30/3 nutrition protocol. Designed specifically for women, it focuses on consuming 30 grams of protein with your first meal, 30 grams of fiber daily, and three probiotic foods each day. This framework aims to enhance mood, energy, gut health, and longevity, challenging conventional diet advice and addressing the historical neglect of women's unique physiological needs in medical research.
In this episode, Mel Robbins hosts time management expert Laura Vanderkam, who challenges the common "no free time" narrative. Vanderkam reveals that by understanding the 168 hours in a week and applying nine practical, research-backed rules, listeners can find significant discretionary time. These strategies focus on intentional planning, prioritizing self-care, and shifting one's mindset to feel more in control and bring more joy into daily life, transforming how individuals perceive and utilize their precious hours.
Mel Robbins re-shares a profound conversation with civil rights attorney Bryan Stevenson, author of "Just Mercy." They discuss how to maintain hope amidst global challenges, the power of compassion, and the importance of addressing injustice. Stevenson shares personal stories, emphasizing the need for proximity, empathy, and confronting difficult histories to foster a more just and loving world, highlighting that people are more than their worst actions.
Ocean Vuong, an award-winning poet and author, shares his unique perspective on finding meaning and dignity even when life feels uncertain. He explores how societal language can shame us, but personal stories of struggle can be sources of innovation. Vuong offers practical tools to reprogram negative self-talk, embrace failure, and cultivate compassion, ultimately encouraging listeners to prioritize personal values and community over conventional measures of success.
Discover why constant digital stimulation and instant gratification are draining your motivation and joy. Dr. Anna Lembke, a leading dopamine expert, explains the "pleasure-pain seesaw" and how our brains are wired to chase quick hits, leading to a chronic dopamine deficit. This episode provides a clear protocol, including a 3-4 week dopamine detox and strategies for embracing intentional discomfort, to help you reset your brain, boost willpower, and regain lasting happiness by working with your brain, not against it.
This episode provides practical strategies for achieving financial freedom, even if you're starting late or living paycheck to paycheck. David Bach, a New York Times bestselling author, shares actionable steps like the "pay yourself first" principle, smart investment choices, and a system to eliminate credit card debt. It emphasizes the importance of having a financial plan, understanding compound interest, and preparing for unexpected life events to build lasting wealth.
Mel Robbins and Dr. Stacy Sims demystify perimenopause and menopause, explaining the profound impact of dropping hormones on the brain, body fat, mood, and muscle. Dr. Sims challenges common misconceptions, likening menopause to "reverse puberty," and introduces groundbreaking, practical solutions. Listeners will learn how heavy strength training and specific cardio intervals can rewire their bodies for resilience, along with crucial nutrition and sleep strategies to empower women to thrive through this natural transition.
In this episode, Mel Robbins and acclaimed couples therapist Terry Real delve into why modern relationships struggle, highlighting the gap between our desires for intimacy and the skills we possess. Terry introduces "relational life therapy," offering practical tools like constructive communication, understanding "adaptive child" behaviors, and the importance of relational mindfulness. The discussion empowers listeners to heal internal wounds and build healthier connections by changing their own approach rather than solely focusing on their partner's actions.
James Clear, author of "Atomic Habits," joins Mel Robbins to reveal an easy, proven way to build good habits and break bad ones. They discuss how small, consistent improvements compound into extraordinary results, the importance of identity-based habits, and why focusing on systems over goals is key. Learn practical strategies like the "two-minute rule" and how to design your environment for lasting change, proving that the problem isn't you, but your system for change.
Mel Robbins provides listeners with seven 'wake up' reminders designed to activate their most capable selves. She covers topics like setting boundaries without guilt, forgiving self-criticism by acknowledging survival mode, recognizing personal progress, not taking things personally, embracing necessary goodbyes for growth, and living fully in the present. This episode aims to help you feel more grounded, in control, and authentically yourself.
In this essential episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Betsy Grunch offers a clear path to lasting health, drawing from her own transformation and patient experiences. She reveals how small, sustainable changes in diet, sleep, movement, and posture can prevent pain and build strength, countering the myth that decline is inevitable with age. Discover practical steps to reclaim your body and feel your best.
This episode features Mel Robbins and Dr. Katy Milkman, a leading behavioral scientist, who unveils seven hidden barriers preventing people from achieving their goals. They discuss how to move beyond relying solely on willpower by using science-backed strategies to address issues like procrastination, impulsivity, and lack of confidence. Listeners will learn practical tools, including the "Fresh Start Effect" and "Temptation Bundling," to make desired changes easier, more enjoyable, and ultimately, sustainable.
This episode compiles the top 9 life-changing moments from The Mel Robbins Podcast this year, featuring insights from experts like Jay Shetty, Dr. Gabor Maté, and Bryan Stevenson. Discover powerful advice on overcoming feeling stuck, navigating adult friendships, boosting health, improving intimacy, understanding men's emotions, and cultivating hope. Mel Robbins guides listeners through the most saved and shared moments to inspire personal growth and transformation.
This episode explores why family relationships cause stress and how to break generational cycles of pain. Dr. Mariel Buqué explains how childhood experiences and parental upbringings shape us, focusing on the specific challenges faced by eldest daughters and gender differences in trauma response. Listeners will learn practical tools for nervous system regulation and self-validation, ultimately empowering them to foster healthier family connections and protect their peace.
Mel Robbins hosts Dr. Alia Crum from Stanford, who shares groundbreaking research on how "settings in your mind" profoundly influence health, motivation, and physical well-being. This episode goes beyond positive thinking, offering scientific evidence and practical tools to change your core beliefs about stress, food, exercise, and even illness. Learn how to adopt an "indulgent mindset" for healthier eating and leverage the placebo effect to make positive, lasting changes in your life.
Mel Robbins and grief expert David Kessler explore the raw, often misunderstood reality of grief and loss. Kessler, drawing from personal tragedy and decades of professional experience, explains why judgment hinders healing, differentiates "practical" from "feeling" grievers, and normalizes "grief bursts." The conversation provides practical tools for supporting others, addressing guilt, and discovering how to carry love forward without being trapped in pain, emphasizing self-acceptance and the search for meaning beyond the initial suffering.
This episode guides listeners through Mel Robbins' empowering year-end ritual, involving six strategic questions designed to foster clarity and insight. She emphasizes looking back at both low and high points, extracting valuable lessons, and then applying a "Stop, Start, Continue" framework to intentionally shape the future. Mel shares personal reflections and culminates the episode with the exciting reveal of her new company, Pure Genius, demonstrating the power of embracing new beginnings.
This episode features former NASA engineer and YouTube educator Mark Rober, who shares his unique "Life Experiment Theory." He explains how to reframe failure as valuable data, drawing parallels to video games with the "Super Mario Effect," and emphasizes the power of emotional storytelling. Rober also reveals his "hide the vegetables" approach to making science fun and discusses cultivating authentic happiness through curiosity, gratitude, and prioritizing relationships over material success. Listeners will learn practical frameworks to overcome feeling stuck, make better decisions, and build a more purposeful life.
In this inspiring episode, Mel Robbins sits down with Hoda Kotb to explore the profound journey of self-reinvention. Hoda shares her personal story of overcoming challenges and making significant life changes in every decade, from career shifts to motherhood in her 50s and launching a new business at 60. They delve into recognizing self-worth, voicing hidden aspirations, and taking intentional steps to create a more fulfilling life, proving that it's never too late to pursue what you truly desire.
This episode features an incredibly raw and motivating conversation with Wallace Peeples, also known as Wallo, who spent 25 years in prison before emerging as a media mogul and inspirational speaker. He reveals how to escape self-doubt, stop making excuses, and truly become the person you're meant to be, drawing on his personal experience of self-education in prison and the power of forgiveness. Wallo challenges listeners to confront their 'mental incarceration' and boldly choose themselves over others' opinions, ultimately proving that it's never too late to transform your life.
