In today’s episode, you’ll learn the surprising science of happiness. This is a masterclass on everything you need to know about happiness: what really creates it, the different types of happiness, and 4 easy habits that will make your life better. You’ll learn lessons from the longest study on happiness, what habits are blocking your happiness, and science-based tools for feeling better. It’s also grounded in questions from listeners just like you, who are seeking more happiness, fulfillment, a...
Sep 07, 2024•54 min•Ep 210•Transcript available on Metacast Do you want to know the secret to getting ahead of 99% of people, starting now? In today’s episode, Mel is sharing the results of a surprising study that will change how you think about creating the life you want. What if you’ve been approaching goal-setting all wrong? There’s a simple, hidden advantage in front of you, waiting for you to take it. Right now, you’re in a unique window of time in which you can leapfrog change, hack productivity, and make the most of your time and energy. Very few ...
Sep 05, 2024•47 min•Ep 209•Transcript available on Metacast Do you want to know how to get motivated even when you don’t feel like it? Today’s episode is one of the best talks ever on how to improve self-motivation and overcome your excuses. So before you waste any more time, listen to this. After today, you will know how to navigate your life with more power and purpose than you ever thought possible. Psychiatrist Dr. Alok Kanojia, MD, also widely known as Dr. K, is a Harvard-trained psychiatrist specializing in modern mental health and the brain. He is...
Sep 02, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep 208•Transcript available on Metacast These 8 pieces of advice will change your college experience. In this episode, Mel is sharing the most impactful and insightful advice for all college students. Think of it as a freshman year survival guide. And if you’re a parent of a college student, this episode is one that you’re going to want to share and listen to with your kid. Mel is sharing advice on: How to handle drinking and hookup culture Why you need to stop clinging to your high school friends How to take responsibility for your o...
Aug 29, 2024•47 min•Ep 207•Transcript available on Metacast Once you learn these 7 lessons, you will never be the same. Today, Mel is sharing the profound wisdom that she learned while hiking on the Appalachian Trail. In this deeply personal, relatable, and entertaining episode, Mel walks you through how you can use these insights to improve your relationships, find perspective, change your mindset, and keep your cool even in moments of high stress. By the end of this episode, you are going to feel inspired to take on new challenges and climb to the next...
Aug 26, 2024•49 min•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s episode is a must-listen because you’ll learn exactly what to do (and not do) to take better care of your body. In this research-packed episode, one of the top gynecologists in the world is here to debunk 10 myths about women’s health. Mel is asking all the uncomfortable questions you want to ask but never have, and today you’re getting the answers. Gone are the days of feeling small or out of control when it comes to your health. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to take ...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep 205•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s episode is the guide that you need to create lasting change and uplevel in all areas of your life. You will learn the 3 foundational habits that will transform your life and improve your productivity, wellness, health, and life balance. These 3 habits are essential to your health, and you need to get them right. Renowned experts are here to give you their straight-from-the-lab advice on how to do each of these things in the optimal way and make them a habit you can stick with for life. C...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep 204•Transcript available on Metacast Today, you are getting the 8 science-backed hacks to lower your stress, amplify your happiness, and make you healthier. Harvard’s Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is here to show you exactly how you can get back on track. If you’ve ever wanted to know exactly how a Harvard doctor grocery shops, meditates, exercises, eats, and even commutes, you’re getting all of that and more today. You’ll love this research-packed episode because every habit that Dr. Aditi shares is simple, easy to apply, and makes you feel ...
Aug 17, 2024•49 min•Ep 203•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, Mel is helping you get true clarity about what you really want and create a plan to make it happen. The free companion workbook to this episode can be found at melrobbins.com/what . Mel created this free workbook, What Do You Really Want, as a way to thank YOU for your support of this podcast and for making it one of the most popular podcasts in the world. In this episode and workbook, Mel is helping you get to the heart of this powerful question: What do you really want? The...
Aug 15, 2024•46 min•Ep 202•Transcript available on Metacast The Olympians are the best of the best, and today, Mel is revealing 5 habits that your favorite Olympic athletes use to win. These 5 habits will change your life forever, and they all involve mindset, mental preparation, and simple tactics that you can instantly apply in your own life. First, Mel will explain exactly how the most famous gymnasts use visualization to manifest specific outcomes and results. Next, you’ll learn about the “Bronze Medal Mindset” and how it will create exceptional resu...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr•Ep 201•Transcript available on Metacast Today, you are going to learn about something that impacts 40% of women and 30% of men. This topic can be embarrassing and difficult to talk about, but Mel is putting an end to the shame. Mel is opening up for the first time about her decades long struggle with leaky bladder and pelvic floor issues, sharing how they kept her from fully living, and what she did to finally stop suffering. She has invited Dr. Rena Malik, MD, one of the top urologists in the world, to have this important conversatio...
Aug 10, 2024•58 min•Ep 200•Transcript available on Metacast This is expert relationship advice everyone needs to hear. Whether you are single, dating, in a relationship, or married, you will learn the relationship secrets you never knew you were missing. This is not the same stale relationship advice you’ve heard over and over again. The fresh advice you hear in this episode will jumpstart your relationship or help you find real and lasting love. Learn the simple habits of all happy relationships, how to find a great partner without a dating app, and get...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep 199•Transcript available on Metacast 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. You’ll learn how to use neuroscience and specific mindset tricks to take control of your mental habits and become more optimistic and resilient. This is an encore episode with new and ...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep 198•Transcript available on Metacast This one episode will change how you think about your entire life – and what comes after life ends. You are going to learn how to let death, the regrets of the dying, and near death experiences shape your life. Joining Mel today in this deeply profound and moving episode is Dr. Zach Bush, MD. Dr. Zach is a triple board certified physician specializing in hospice care, internal medicine, and endocrinology. He is one of the most compelling medical minds currently working to improve our understandi...
Aug 01, 2024•46 min•Ep 197•Transcript available on Metacast Today, you are getting Mel’s favorite science-backed hacks for more confidence, productivity, concentration, and peace. In this episode, Mel is teaching you how you can boost your mood and transform your mind using the tool of music. First, Mel will reveal the songs you need to listen to starting today that will instantly reset your mood, change your mindset, and leave you feeling in awe of life. Then, she will also give you the specific types of sound and music you can use daily to instantly pr...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep 196•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s episode is a dare: a dare to get back up and believe in yourself. This is one of the most emotional and inspiring episodes that have ever been on The Mel Robbins Podcast. If you’ve ever failed or felt like you’re not being the version of yourself you know you’re meant to be, this is the episode for you. Today, world-renowned speaker, pastor, and New York Times best-selling author Sarah Jakes Roberts joins Mel to share her incredible story and powerful wisdom with you. Pregnant at 13, mar...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Ep 195•Transcript available on Metacast There are 3 powerful and fundamental truths that you need to accept about other people in order to live a better life. Most people will never learn these 3 things. Which is why today Mel is breaking them down, one by one, to give you a guide for better relationships. These truths are hard to accept, but when you accept them, your life will get so much easier. You are wasting so much time, energy, and attention trying to control other people. And once you hear these 3 things, you will have more e...
Jul 22, 2024•57 min•Ep 194•Transcript available on Metacast New research shows that your work, your life, and your relationships will get boring. Today, you’ll learn a simple tool you can use to make your life exciting, joyful, and energizing again. This profound conversation will allow you to truly understand and connect the dots between why you've become bored with what used to excite you – and how you can create more meaning in your life. In this episode, Mel is joined by the renowned neuroscientist from University College London and MIT, Dr. Tali Sha...
Jul 18, 2024•45 min•Ep 193•Transcript available on Metacast There is a person out there that has what you want. And if you feel jealous, triggered, or like everyone else’s lives are working out better than yours: listen up. Today’s episode is required listening for you. Mel is unpacking the 3-step process you need to rise above jealousy and create the life you want. This episode is personal, packed with takeaways, entertaining, and relatable. It is designed to help you feel more in control of your life – and empowered to change your mindset and take acti...
Jul 15, 2024•44 min•Ep 192•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s episode is a roadmap for reaching your potential. If you are feeling stuck in a rut, behind in life, or just a little bored by your life, this episode is for you. There are a few simple steps you can take to quickly get unstuck – and it’s easier than you think. Dr. Adam Alter, one of the top psychology experts and professors in the world, is joining Mel on the podcast today to help you uncover the extraordinary potential that is laying dormant inside of you. Dr. Alter is a New York Times...
Jul 11, 2024•55 min•Ep 191•Transcript available on Metacast Today, you’re getting a masterclass in how to manage your emotions and deal with people who cannot tolerate their own. Whether you find yourself constantly annoyed, frustrated, or angry… Or if you’re sick of dealing with people who can’t handle their own emotions… This episode is for you. You’ll learn powerful, practical, and science-backed skills to master your emotions so that you can stay calm when you’re stressed, be fearless under pressure, and reach your potential. Dr. Susan David is here ...
Jul 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep 190•Transcript available on Metacast Today, a secret service agent is teaching you how to read body language, master your emotions, and spot a liar. In this one of a kind episode, agent Evy Poumpouras is unpacking proven strategies and psychological tricks to get what you want. Evy is a former secret service agent who has protected 5 U.S presidents. She is a “human lie detector” who has been specially trained in the art of lie detection, human behavior, and cognitive influence. And today, she is giving you a masterclass of all of h...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast Want to know the secret to make your life exciting again? By the end of this podcast, you are going to have a plan to shake things up in your life, starting today. In this fun and engaging episode, Mel is leading you through an exercise that will prompt you to find more adventure and passion in your life. She will walk you through 5 different questions that will help you start your “Never Been There, Never Done That” adventure. You are going to learn the surprising benefits of trying something n...
Jul 01, 2024•44 min•Ep 188•Transcript available on Metacast Do you want to know the most important lesson from 200,000 brain scans? What about the daily habits that make you smarter, improve your memory, and help you learn faster? Would you like to control your mind and speak to yourself in a more positive way? Today’s episode is a masterclass on how you can unleash the full potential of your brain. Your brain health is pivotal when it comes to your mental health, memory, focus, and more. So it is time to start prioritizing it. In this episode, you’re ge...
Jun 27, 2024•51 min•Ep 187•Transcript available on Metacast Why is adult friendship so hard? Today, Mel is finally having the conversation on how to find your people, have more fun, and create meaningful friendships as an adult. In this deeply relatable episode, you’ll learn the 5 lies that you tell yourself about friendship that are keeping you from having the best relationships of your life—and the truths you must know. If you’ve been feeling lonely, left out, or just like your friendships are not as strong as they used to be, you’ll feel empowered and...
Jun 24, 2024•55 min•Ep 186•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s episode is a wake-up call. By the time you finish listening, you’ll have an entirely different approach to how you think about life. This is one of the most profound and insightful episodes of all time on The Mel Robbins Podcast. Joining Mel today is the renowned clinical psychologist and spiritual teacher, Dr. Shefali. This conversation strikes deep into the core of what it means to be alive and the mistakes that you are likely to make in every relationship you have. It is an invitation...
Jun 20, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast Today, you are going to learn one of the best science-backed hacks to feel happier, more connected, and even make you more successful. The simple tools Mel shares today will boost your mood, lower your stress, and make your life more meaningful. In this deeply personal episode, you’ll learn 4 specific applications of this powerful and profound research – and you may be surprised by how simple it is to find and bring into your life. By the time you finish listening, you’ll be inspired to take imm...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr•Ep 184•Transcript available on Metacast Do you want to have better sex? Or even know how often you should be having sex – according to research? Today, Dr. Rena Malik, MD is in the house to answer all of your uncomfortable sex questions. Dr. Malik is an absolute powerhouse who is known for her viral, no-shame, straight-to-the-point advice on how to have the best sex of your life. She is a top urologist, pelvic surgeon, and sexual health expert – and she’s here today giving you the truth, based on medical research, on things like G-spo...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep 183•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, you’ll learn the real reason why you’re always tired – and how to fix it. If you want to wake up every morning feeling refreshed, energized, focused, and in control, you need to get the best sleep of your life – every night. Today, you’ll learn 7 easy, accessible, science-backed tips that will help you (and the people you love) perfect your sleep and as a result give you (almost) limitless energy. Joining Mel on the podcast today is the renowned Harvard sleep scientist Dr. Re...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep 182•Transcript available on Metacast Two-thirds of people have a stomach or gut issue. Do you want to know exactly what to do to feel better? In today’s episode, you’re getting an appointment with one of the most renowned GI doctors in the world. She is here today with her step-by-step protocol to help you reset your gut health, beat the bloat, and find more energy today. Dr. Robynne Chutkan, MD is a renowned gastroenterologist. For two decades, her integrative clinic, Digestive Center for Wellness, has helped patients to help them...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep 181•Transcript available on Metacast 
