The Mel Robbins Podcast
Mel Robbins
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.
- 1 hour 13 minutesIf You Feel Overwhelmed & Uncertain About Money, Listen to This
If you’re feeling overwhelmed about money, this episode is for you.
Whether you want to pay off debt, increase your income, or have more money in the bank, this episode is a must-listen.
For the first time on the podcast, Mel is sharing, in detail, the step-by-step approach she took to get out of $800,000 in debt, create financial freedom, and get good with money.
Mel is also joined today by Lewis Howes, two-time New York Times bestselling author and host of the hit podcast The School of Greatness.
Before he reached the success he has today,
Lewis was broke, living on his sister’s couch, with no college degree. He shares the specific steps he took to start over, learn new skills, and the mindset and success habits he used to make and save money.
Together, Mel and Lewis share the exact formulas they used to turn their lives around.
Whether you’re trying to pay down debt, create an emergency fund, start a side hustle, or just have more money in the bank, you’re going to learn the things you should be doing right now to change your financial future.
By the end of this episode, you will have the simple tools you need to start getting good with money. You’ll know that change is possible. And that you are worthy of financial peace and ease.
You CAN get good with money. Starting today.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked this episode, and want to hear more about improving your financial life, listen to this episode next: 5 Rules of Money: How to Make It, Save It, & Be Smarter About It
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12 May 2025, 4:05 am - 1 hour 21 minutesHow to Stop Negative Thoughts & Reset Your Mind for Positive Thinking
In today’s episode, you are getting a step-by-step guide on how to change your mindset, stop negative thoughts, and make your mind work for you.
What if the voice in your head — the one that criticizes, spirals, and second-guesses everything — could actually help you?
In this powerful conversation, Mel sits down with one of the world's leading experts on the mind, Dr. Ethan Kross, PhD. He's a neuroscientist, award-winning psychologist, professor at the University of Michigan, director of The Emotion & Self Control Laboratory, and leading expert on the science of emotion, self-talk, and mental resilience.
Today, he's here to teach you how to stop negative thoughts from running your life — using simple, science-backed tools.
In this episode, Dr. Kross shares specific tactics, strategies, and insights you can use to break free from spiraling and reset your mind for positivity.
If you're tired of overthinking, doubting yourself, or feeling stuck in your own head… this one’s for you.
Class is in session, because after you listen to this, your brain will not be the same.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this one next: 6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better
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8 May 2025, 4:05 am - 1 hour 1 minuteWhat Every Mom Needs to Hear Today
This is the episode every mom—and anyone who loves a mom—needs to hear.
In this raw, honest, and hilarious episode, Mel sits down with her friend Jessie, who is weeks away from giving birth to her first child. What unfolds is the kind of real talk you rarely hear about motherhood.
Whether you're dreaming of becoming a parent, knee-deep in diapers, juggling teenage drama, or reflecting on your grown-up kids, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. It’s also a powerful reflection on your relationship with your own mom.
Mel—26 years into parenting—keeps it real with hard-earned wisdom, regrets, and the one piece of advice she wishes someone had told her sooner.
If you've ever felt like you're not doing enough, questioned every decision, or worried you're getting it all wrong... you're not alone. And you need to hear this.
This isn’t a sugar-coated take on parenting. It’s real, relatable, and filled with laugh-out-loud moments and deeply moving insights.
Whether you’re a new mom, a seasoned pro, or reflecting on your own childhood, this episode will make you feel seen, understood, and a whole lot better about the job you’re doing.
This is also one to share—with your mom, your sister, your daughter, your mother-in-law, your friends. Especially as Mother’s Day approaches, this episode is a gift.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked this episode, you’ll love hearing from parenting expert Dr. Shefali: You Learn This Too Late: This One Idea Might Change Your Entire Life
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5 May 2025, 4:05 am - 1 hour 7 minutesAdvice From the #1 Longevity Doctor: Add 10 Years to Your Life With 3 Simple Habits
Today’s episode could change (or save) your life. It’s a must-listen.
You’ll hear from the world’s leading longevity doctor about the simple, proven changes that will help you live longer, feel better, and prevent diseases like cancer, heart disease, and dementia.
Today, Mel sits down with one of the world’s most respected scientists, Dr. Eric Topol — a pioneering cardiologist, longevity researcher, and one of the top 10 most cited medical researchers alive today — to reveal the real, evidence-based approach to longevity.
This is the science and art of living better, longer.
Forget the trendy anti-aging supplements, infusions, and miracle cures: Dr. Topol is here to give you the truth on exactly what the science says about how to reverse the biological age of your organs, add up to a decade of healthy years to your life, and avoid the biggest killers we all fear.
You’ll learn:
-The #1 free intervention proven to slow aging
-The three everyday habits that are aging you faster (and how to fix them)
-How to exercise and eat for optimal health and longevity
-The truth about supplements, IV drips, and anti-aging clinics
-Why loneliness is as dangerous to your health as smoking
-How exercise can be more effective than antidepressants
-The breakthrough blood tests and tools that could predict — and prevent — diseases decades before they happen
This conversation is full of science and hope, because as Dr. Topol says: “It has never been a more exciting time in medicine.”
Whether you want to prevent disease, feel better, or just live a longer, healthier life, this episode will give you the real plan for how to do it.
If you love someone, send them this episode. It could save their life.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode.
If you liked this episode, and you’ll love listening to this one next: Look, Feel, & Stay Young Forever: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol
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1 May 2025, 4:05 am - 51 minutes 14 secondsTrust Your Gut: How to Make a Hard Decision
In today’s episode, Mel will help you make any decision that you’re facing.
Today, she is giving you a masterclass in decision making—the psychology, the science, and the step-by-step framework she personally uses to stop spinning, start moving, and trust your gut.
If you're stuck in indecision, overthinking, or afraid of making the wrong choice—this episode is for you.
You’ll learn how to:
-Trust your intuition (yes, it’s real—and it’s backed by science)
-Stop second-guessing yourself
-Know when to go with your gut vs. when to slow down and make a plan
-Navigate difficult decisions that affect other people (like calling off a wedding or leaving a job)
-Handle the emotional aftermath of hard choices
-Build the confidence to make any decision—even the scary ones
This episode is packed with the tools, insights, and clarity you need to stop avoiding your choices and start creating the life you actually want.
You are one decision away from a different life. And chances are you already know exactly what to do, you’re just too afraid to do it.
This episode will teach you how to trust your gut and give you the courage to make the hard decision you know deep down you have to make.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode.
If you liked this episode, and you’ll love listening to this one next: How To Handle Difficult People & Take Back Your Peace and Power
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28 April 2025, 4:05 am - 1 hour 31 minutesIt’s Not You: The Real Reason Adult Friendship Is So Hard & 3 Ways to Make It Easier
If you’ve ever felt like making friends as an adult feels impossible, or you’ve looked around and thought, "Where did all my friends go?" – you’re not alone.
In this episode, Danielle Bayard Jackson is sharing the real reasons why female friendship can feel so complicated, based on research and the advice you need to hear.
Danielle is one of the country’s leading experts on female friendship, the Director of the Women's Relational Health Institute, and the bestselling author of Fighting For Our Friendships.
She teaches women how to build and maintain better friendships using proven, science-backed methods, and today, she’s here to clear up the confusion, cut through the drama, and break down exactly what you need to know about female friendship.
Today, you’ll learn:
-Why adult friendships change so much—and what it really means
-Why it’s okay if you don’t have a BFF (and what to do about it)
-Why female friendships can get messy and how to handle it
-What do do when friendships fade
-The subtle ways you might be pushing people away without realizing it
-Simple, powerful steps to make new friends, rekindle old ones, navigate conflict, and strengthen your support system
No matter your age or stage of life, it’s not too late.
If you’ve ever felt lonely, disconnected, or like making new friends is impossible, this conversation will show you exactly what to do next.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked this episode, and want more tools, tips, and scripts to create more meaningful relationships, listen to this one next: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness
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24 April 2025, 4:05 am - 1 hour 44 minutesA Process for Finding Purpose: Do THIS to Build the Life You Want
If you’ve been feeling lost, uncertain, or disconnected from your purpose, today’s episode is exactly what you need.
This is one of the most moving and powerful conversations you’ll ever hear.
Today, Jay Shetty shares timeless wisdom on finding clarity, unlocking passion, and cultivating a deep sense of peace about where you are and where you’re headed.
Jay is a former monk, a New York Times bestselling author, and the host of one of the most successful podcasts in the world, On Purpose.
This episode feels like a conversation with your wisest friend – the kind that grounds you, opens your heart, and reminds you what really matters.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re…
– Questioning your next step
– Searching for deeper meaning
– Struggling with a big decision– Feeling stuck in your head
– Craving more purpose or peace
– Or simply ready for a resetThis episode is for you.
Jay will help you reconnect with what matters most, quiet the noise, and move forward with more clarity, peace, and intention.
This isn’t just a conversation – it’s one of those episodes you’ll carry with you, think about for days, and feel compelled to pass along to someone who needs it too.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this one next: 4 Books That Will Change Your Life
If you want to experience more of Jay live, grab your ticket to his upcoming On Purpose Tour.
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21 April 2025, 4:05 am - 1 hour 18 minutes#1 Weight Loss Doctor: The Truth About Obesity, Ozempic, Dieting, & How to Feel Better Now
This episode is a must-listen if you or someone you love has ever struggled with weight.
Today, Mel sits down with world-renowned, triple board certified endocrinologist and obesity specialist, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, to explain the medical truth behind your metabolism, weight loss, and the most talked-about medications on the planet: GLP-1s like Ozempic and Wegovy. Today, she’s breaking down exactly how these medications work, who they’re for, and the critical mistakes people are making when using them without medical supervision.
If you're confused about these drugs, worried about the side effects, or curious if they could help you or someone you love—this episode will answer every question you've been too afraid to ask.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-The 5 real causes of weight gain—and why only one is in your control
-Why obesity is not your fault (and how blaming yourself is holding you back)
-What GLP-1 medications like Ozempic actually do in your body
-The #1 risk no one is talking about when taking these drugs
-Why these medications can change your brain, your cravings, and your relationship with food
-How to avoid “Ozempic face,” hair loss, and muscle loss while on these drugs
-How to know if you’re a good candidate—and the red flags to watch out for
You’ll also hear Dr. Salas-Whalen’s personal story of using the medication herself after hitting perimenopause—and what she wants every woman to know about managing weight in midlife.
This episode is your science-backed, shame-free guide to understanding GLP-1s, your metabolism, and what real help looks like.
If you or someone you love is struggling with weight, send them this episode. It could change their life.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.
If you liked this episode, and want more evidence-based tools for a healthier life, listen to this next: The Body Reset: How Women Should Eat & Exercise for Health, Fat Loss, & Energy
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17 April 2025, 4:05 am - 1 hour 24 minutesIf You’re Feeling Behind in Life, Listen to This
If you’re feeling like you’re behind in some area of your life, today’s episode is a must-listen.
Mel is directly addressing one of the most requested topics of all time: when you don’t feel like you’re on the “right timeline” compared to everyone else around you.
By the time you finish listening, the way you view your entire life will change.
In this episode, Mel goes decade by decade, and speaks to the pressures that people face in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and even 80s and 90s.
She will hit, head on, the “invisible checklist” and myths that are making you feel stressed out and behind in life.
If you’ve ever felt like you should…
-Have your career figured out by now
-Have already met the love of your life
-Have more money in the bank
-Own a home
-Find a life partner if you want to have kids
-Be less stressed and happier
-Have found purpose and meaning
-Be ready to retire
-Found your lifelong friends
Today’s episode is for you.
Mel is going to liberate you from the expectations of society, your family, your friends, and even the ones you’re putting on yourself. She has the facts, the science, the psychology, and thousands of listener comments to back everything up.
This is an episode you do not want to miss, and that you’ll want to share with everyone you love.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode.
If you liked this episode, the next one you should listen to is: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness
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14 April 2025, 4:05 am - 1 hour 35 minutesThe Truth About Anxiety & ADHD: Life-Changing Tools From a Renowned Psychiatrist
If you’re anxious, overwhelmed, uncertain, or find yourself wondering “what is wrong with me?” then this episode is for you.
Today, world-renowned psychiatrist Dr. Tracey Marks, MD is here to deliver the truth about what’s really going on in your brain, body, and most importantly: what you can do about it.
If you deal with anxiety, ADHD symptoms, trouble focusing, procrastination, stomach problems, skin picking, and always running late… you need to hear today’s episode.
You are not broken.
You don’t need fixing.
You just need the right tools.
And today, you’re going to get them.
With over 25 years of clinical experience and more than 2 million followers on YouTube, Dr. Marks is known for making complex mental health topics clear, relatable, and actionable.
In this powerful conversation, she breaks down the surprising science behind anxiety and ADHD and gives you the exact tools she shares with her patients to stop spiraling and start feeling more in control.
You’ll learn:
- Why you fidget, overthink, or shut down under pressure
- The hidden links between anxiety, ADHD, stomach issues, skin picking, and always running late- The #1 tool to interrupt anxiety in the moment
- Why labeling yourself “an anxious person” might be making things worse for you or your loved ones
- Small but powerful habits that rewire your brain for calm, focus, and confidence
This episode is your science-backed, therapist-approved toolkit for mental clarity, emotional balance, and real relief.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode.
If you liked this episode, and want to know more about ADHD and what you can do today to focus and feel better, listen to this episode next: 6 Surprising Signs of Adult ADHD
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10 April 2025, 4:05 am - 1 hour 24 minutesReinvent Yourself: How to Let Go of Past Mistakes and Create a New Version of You
In this episode, you’ll learn how to let go of regret, overcome regret, let go of past mistakes, and step into a powerful new chapter.
Today, Mel is joined by one of the most powerful and honest voices of our time: Charlamagne Tha God. He’s a Radio Hall of Famer, a three-time New York Times bestselling author, an Emmy-winning producer, and co-host of The Breakfast Club, one of the biggest radio shows in the world, among many accolades.
But none of that is why this episode matters.
This is a raw, inspiring, and deeply personal conversation about redemption, reinvention, letting go of mistakes, and becoming a better version of yourself.
Charlamagne opens up about childhood trauma, addiction and the moment he finally chose to change his life. He shares how he became a better father, how he broke toxic cycles, and why grace is the key to growth.
You’ll learn:
– How one simple decision can set you free
– How to stop punishing yourself for who you used to be
– A simple practice to help you find peace, even when life feels heavy
By the end of this episode, you’ll know that no matter where you come from or what you’ve done, you can reinvent yourself. You can change yourself. Starting today.
For more resources, click here for the podcast episode.
Note: this episode includes open conversation around mental health, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Please take care while listening.
If you liked this episode, and want to know more about how to become a happier, healthier you, listen to this next: Why You Feel Lost in Life: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma & How to Heal
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