The Mel Robbins Podcast

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The Mel Robbins Podcast

Mel Robbins

You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. Mel Robbins is one of the world’s most widely booked and followed podcast hosts and authors. She’s trusted by the world’s leading brands and medical professionals who use her research-backed tools and strategies in clinical and corporate settings. She’s amassed millions of followers online, with her videos going viral almost daily. 143 Studios Inc., her female-led media company, produces provocative and award-winning content with unprecedented results: millions of books sold, billions of video views, seven #1 audiobooks, and original courses and programming for clients like Starbucks, JP Morgan Chase, LinkedIn, Spotify, Headspace, and Audible. Mel’s work has been translated into 41 languages, her podcast is syndicated in 194 countries, and her TEDx Talk is one of the most viewed of all time. A New York Times bestselling author and self-publishing phenom, Mel’s work includes The High 5 Habit and The 5 Second Rule. Most importantly, her science-backed tools and relatable advice have changed the lives of millions of people worldwide. Despite all this, Mel is one of the most down-to-earth and caring people you’ll ever meet. The person you see every day online is exactly the same in real life. Probably because she learned everything she teaches the hard way: by first screwing up her own life, and out of necessity, discovering the tools and research that transformed her life and got her to where she is today. In The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel gets more personal than ever, welcoming you into her life and taking you behind the scenes in real time. Every episode is packed with deeply relatable topics, tactical advice, hilarious screwups, compelling conversations, and the tools and inspiration you need to create a better life. Tune in and buckle up – your life is about to change. New episodes of The Mel Robbins Podcast drop every Monday and Thursday. To learn more about Mel, go deeper into every episode, find th

50 minutes 21 seconds

How To Handle Difficult People & Take Back Your Peace and Power
Today, you are getting research-backed strategies for handling difficult people.
In this episode, you will dive deep into how to respond to disrespect, gaslighting, and exactly what to say when someone tries to brush off their behavior with, “I was just joking.”
You and Mel are both learning from trial lawyer Jefferson Fisher, who is known for his straightforward advice, tips, and tricks on how to communicate better.
Jefferson is here to teach you exactly what to say (and what not to say) when you're dealing with a difficult person:
If you’re tired of being talked over, dismissed, or made to feel less than, it’s time to learn the techniques that will help you walk into any conversation with confidence—and walk away with your power intact.
You’ll learn how to:
- Stand up for yourself without being unlikable.
- Handle disrespect without losing your cool.
- Stop arguments before they start.
- Set boundaries without feeling guilty
- Reclaim your confidence in seconds
- Handle fake apologies and toxic conversations like a pro
After today, you’ll have the exact tools to protect your peace, reclaim your confidence, and navigate any difficult conversation with ease.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you enjoyed this episode, and want to know more about how to protect your energy and happiness, listen to this one next: The 7-Day Reset for More Time, Energy & Happiness (Backed by Science)
Listen to Jefferson’s first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast here: Communicate with Confidence: The Blueprint for Mastering Every Conversation
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27 February 2025, 5:05 am
1 hour 11 minutes

The 7-Day Reset for More Time, Energy, & Happiness (Backed by Science)
Today, you are getting a simple plan to take back control. In this episode, Mel is sharing the 7 research-backed habits that will make a huge difference in your day-to-day life and will help you to reclaim your time, your energy, and your focus.
These are weekly habits for productivity, wellness, health, and balance.
If you feel constantly overwhelmed, stressed, or like you’re running on empty, this episode is your reset button. Consider it your blueprint for taking back control.
After listening, you will have 7 habits, that if you do them each once per week, will make it an amazing one. You’ll go from feeling scattered and exhausted to calm, clear, and ready to face whatever life throws at you next.
This episode comes with a powerful companion checklist—designed using the latest research to help you beat overwhelm and take back your power with simple weekly habits. The best part? You can start using it in less than a minute.
Just download it here: melrobbins.com/week
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you enjoyed this episode about getting your week together, hone in on every day next with this one: Try It For 1 Day: Do This Every Morning to Boost Motivation & Focus.
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24 February 2025, 5:05 am
1 hour 44 minutes

Change Your Body & Your Life in 1 Month: 4 Small Habits That Actually Work
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 going to share practical and actionable tools you can incorporate into your life, starting today, including a simple 5-minute workout you can do in your kitchen and a proven framework to help you stop cravings and stay in control.
Whether you want to cut back on sugar, sleep better, move more, boost your energy, or reduce stress, this episode has everything you need to start feeling better today.
And stick around until the end of this episode because Dr. Chatterjee is talking openly about the stress that comes with caregiving: whether it’s for aging parents, a partner, your kids, or even yourself. What he has to share is truly powerful.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you like this empowering and informative episode, your next listen should be this one: Eat THIS to Lose Fat, Prevent Disease, & Feel Better Now With Dr. William Li
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20 February 2025, 5:05 am
1 hour 10 minutes

How to Control Your Mind & Redirect Your Energy to Self Transformation
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 for you rather than against you. By the end, you’ll see that when you focus your thoughts toward the right things, there’s no stopping you.
Whether you want to build confidence, break free from negative thought loops, or simply create more peace in your life, this episode gives you the life-changing tools to make it happen.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you like this research-packed episode, your next listen should be this one, with Dr. Jim Doty: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind
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17 February 2025, 5:05 am
50 minutes 22 seconds

The Best Relationship Advice No One Ever Told You
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 break down their relationship truths into small, actionable things you can do to make your relationship stronger today.
These are the real conversations about love, resentment, and growth that most couples avoid. After today, you will know:
- How to handle resentment before it ruins your relationship.
- What to do when one of you is growing and the other isn’t.
- How to deal with pressure from your family and outside opinions.
- The small habits that make relationships last.
- The biggest mistake couples make without realizing it.
Whether you're single, in a relationship, or somewhere in between, this episode will change how you think about love.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
Get a copy of Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory here.

If you liked this episode, you’ll like hearing another episode from Mel and Chris: How To Create Better Relationships: 6 Surprising Lessons From 28 Years Of Marriage

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13 February 2025, 5:05 am
1 hour 17 minutes

Why Making Friends as an Adult Feels Impossible & What to Do About It
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.
- How to use The Let Them Theory to take a more flexible approach to friendship.
- A simple, step-by-step plan to find and keep incredible friends at any stage of life.
Mel also shares shocking research that will change the way you think about friendships—including how long it really takes to form a close bond and the single most important factor in building lasting connections.
If you feel lonely, disconnected, or simply want to strengthen the friendships you already have, this episode will give you the exact roadmap you need.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness
Get a copy of Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory here.
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10 February 2025, 5:05 am
1 hour 11 minutes

How to Create the Life You Want: Lessons From the #1 Happiness Researcher
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 University and New York University. She is also a pioneering researcher and the founder and principal investigator of her research institute, Manhattan Behavioral Medicine.
In this episode, she’s revealing—for the first time ever—her 5 V’s Framework, a groundbreaking research-backed approach from her Happiness Lab.
If you’re ready to take control of your life, achieve your biggest goals, and create lasting happiness, this episode is for you.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness
Get a copy of Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory here.
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6 February 2025, 5:05 am
1 hour 24 minutes

Why 80% of Autoimmune Diseases Happen to Women & Solutions From a Renowned MD
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:
What exactly is an autoimmune disease, and what causes it?
Why do women have more autoimmune issues than men?
What symptoms might you be experiencing right now that could signal an undiagnosed autoimmune disease?
What are the top 3 things you can do to heal yourself?
What role does trauma play in autoimmune disease?
If you already know you have an autoimmune disease—or you’ve been struggling with symptoms like persistent fatigue, brain fog, muscle pain, unexplained weight gain, or swelling—this episode could be life-changing.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: Dr. Gabor Maté: The Shocking Link Between ADHD, Addiction, Autoimmune Diseases, & Trauma

Get a copy of Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory here.

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3 February 2025, 5:05 am
38 minutes 44 seconds

When Nothing Seems to Be Going Your Way, Here’s Exactly What to Do
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 steps to help you move through life’s toughest challenges.
No matter what situation you are in, you will leave this episode feeling validated and empowered to find a way through even the hardest moments.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: How to Find Your Purpose & Design the Life You Want

Get a copy of Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory here.

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30 January 2025, 5:05 am
58 minutes 53 seconds

What Happens to Your Body and Mind When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
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 Senior Medical Director of Substance Use Disorder at Mass General Brigham, an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, and the Program Director of Mass General Substance Use Addiction Services.
She’s here to answer:
How much is TOO much alcohol?
What amount of alcohol is okay in a healthy life?
What happens to your brain when you drink?
And how do you help someone you love who you think drinks too much?
By the time you finish listening, you’ll have the latest research so that you make the most informed decisions about the role alcohol plays in your life. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top.
Join Mel on her first ever LIVE tour, Let Them The Tour, here.
Get a copy of Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory here.
For more resources, including links to Dr. Sarah Wakeman’s work, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: Harvard Psychologist Shares 6 Words That Will Change Your Family

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27 January 2025, 5:05 am
40 minutes 3 seconds

3 Questions That Determine Who You Really Are
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 how you prioritize them.
Whether you're at a crossroads or just curious about your potential, this episode will leave you inspired and ready to take action.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: Try It For 1 Day: Do This Every Morning to Boost Motivation & Focus

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25 January 2025, 5:05 am
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