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 the resources and research she mentions, or submit a topic or question, check out https://www.melrobbins.com. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes. read less
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What Happens to Your Body and Mind When You Stop Drinking Alcohol
5d ago
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 Connect with Mel:  Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes Disclaimer
How to Find Your Purpose & Design the Life You Want
23-01-2025
How to Find Your Purpose & Design the Life You Want
In today’s episode, you’ll learn a process to figure out what you really want, design a life you love, and find your purpose. If you feel stuck, lost, or unsure about what’s next, this conversation will give you the clarity and tools you’ve been searching for. This is your roadmap for creating the life you want. For two decades, Mel has followed the work of Dr. Martha Beck from afar. She is the #1 life coach in the world and her teachings have inspired Mel every single step of her own journey. In this episode, for the very first time, Mel and Dr. Beck are sitting down to give you the coaching session of a lifetime.  Dr. Beck is here to give you the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for and the wisdom you’ve been craving. Using her own powerful comeback story of strength and resilience , she’ll inspire you to step into your purpose and create a bold, authentic life that’s fully aligned with who you are and what you truly want.For more resources, including links to Dr. Martha Beck’s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, your next listen should be this episode: If You Struggle With Stress & Anxiety, This Will Change Your Life Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes Disclaimer
If You Struggle With Stress & Anxiety, This Will Change Your Life
20-01-2025
If You Struggle With Stress & Anxiety, This Will Change Your Life
If you're feeling tired, unmotivated, and lonely you need today's episode. Today, the #1 stress doctor is here to share her toolkit to quickly get out of a rut and live a happier life. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, a Harvard Medical School lecturer and one of the world’s top experts on stress and public health, will reveal the top 3 things that keep you stressed and overwhelmed. Then, she shares a reimagined, science-backed approach to protect your brain from stress and feel calmer now.The strategies you’ll learn today are simple, free, and available for you to start using right away.By the time you finish listening, you will go from feeling tired to energized, shift from feeling disconnected to deeply connected in your life, and break free from burnout and finally feel your best again.By the end, you’ll feel inspired, empowered, and ready to start thriving.For more resources, including links to Dr. Aditi Nerurkar’s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, your next listen should be Mel’s conversation with Dr. Tara Swart, MD, PhD: The #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes Disclaimer
5 Ways to Actually Make Your Habits Stick
16-01-2025
5 Ways to Actually Make Your Habits Stick
In this episode, you’ll learn how to actually stick to your goals this year. Mel shares 5 rules that will make any new habit stick. These hacks are simple, evidence-based, and easy to apply. They help you avoid the most common traps people fall into: feeling tired, lazy, and deciding to give up on your goals.You’re not alone—many people end up quitting. But not you. Not this time. Because by the time you finish listening to today’s jam-packed episode, you’ll know the 5 powerful, science-backed strategies to make your habits stick for good. Whether it’s staying consistent with your fitness goals, building better money habits, or committing to Dry January, these tools will help you stay on track—even on the days you want to give up.You’ll learn the powerful link between habits and your identity, simple ways to trick your brain into action, and how to bounce back quickly from slip-ups. This is the ultimate episode for anyone who’s tired of starting over and ready to lock in the habits that lead to lasting change. These tips are practical, proven, and so easy to apply, you’ll be on your way to success before the episode is over. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top. Get a copy of Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory here. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this personal, tactical, and relatable episode, listen to this one next, about how to use your mornings better this year: Try It For 1 Day: Do This Every Morning to Boost Motivation & FocusConnect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTubeGet Mel’s new book, The Let Them TheoryFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter
How to Stop Caring What People Think of You
09-01-2025
How to Stop Caring What People Think of You
Today, you’re going to learn the simple trick to stop caring what other people think.If you find that you take things personally, worry what other people think about you, are scared of being judged, or find that you can’t stop overthinking, you’ll love this episode.You’ll learn how to stop people-pleasing and start doing what is right for you.Featured in today’s episode is Chrissy Teigen, who opens up about her own struggles with people-pleasing. Mel gives Chrissy the coaching session of a lifetime, and what they talk about together will resonate deeply with you.This episode is both deeply personal and highly practical. You’ll learn:Why you care so much about what other people think.How to Let Them think bad thoughts about you.The tools you need to live your life on your own terms again. Get ready to take back control of your life again and live it for yourself.To listen to Chrissy Teigen’s new podcast on Audible, Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen, click here.Get a copy of Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory, which she mentions in this episode, here.For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.If you liked this personal, tactical, and relatable episode, listen to this one next: The One Tool to Transform Your Relationships: The Let Them TheoryConnect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTubeGet Mel’s new book, The Let Them TheoryFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes Disclaimer
Eat THIS to Lose Fat, Prevent Disease, & Feel Better Now With Dr. William Li
02-01-2025
Eat THIS to Lose Fat, Prevent Disease, & Feel Better Now With Dr. William Li
In today’s episode, you’ll learn a renowned doctor’s protocol to prevent disease, heal your body, burn fat, and feel better now.You’ll get the exact steps to optimize your health, the 5 foods you should be eating every week, and the 3 foods you’ll never eat again after you listen to this episode.Joining Mel today is Dr. William Li, MD. Dr. Li is a physician and scientist whose groundbreaking work on angiogenesis (the study of blood vessels) has impacted more than seventy diseases, including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity, and his foundation has educated 40,000 physicians.He has also spent over 30 years researching the connection between food and health, and his findings that he is sharing with you today are nothing short of revolutionary. Dr. Li will explain how you can rewire your metabolism, improve your overall health, and start feeling better by making simple and powerful changes to your diet.In this episode, you will learn:The top 5 foods proven to burn fat and prevent disease.The 3 things you should never eat or drink.How to activate your body’s natural fat-burning system.The critical connection between your diet, metabolism, and health.The surprising role your body’s blood vessels play in burning fat and healing.How specific dietary changes can starve cancer and prevent chronic disease.Why your metabolism isn’t broken – it’s just waiting for the right fuel.Dr. Li’s research and advice will change the way you think about food and your health.All additional resources, including Dr. Li’s books and studies are linked on the podcast episode page.If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love listening to this one next: Change Your Brain: #1 Neuroscientist’s Exercise Protocol for Peak Energy and FocusConnect with Mel: Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes Disclaimer
8 Habits That Will Change Your Life: The Expert Advice You Need This Year
30-12-2024
8 Habits That Will Change Your Life: The Expert Advice You Need This Year
In this episode, you’re getting the best of the best of The Mel Robbins Podcast.This year, Mel released 115 episodes of the podcast, and featured 43 experts who shared their transformative insights on health, relationships, mindset, and more. Together, this adds up to thousands of takeaways.Because your time is valuable, Mel is giving you a gift today:She and her team crunched the data, reviewed hundreds of hours of content, analyzed listener feedback, and pinpointed the moments you shared, replayed, and wrote about—the moments that changed your life.The result? The 8 most impactful moments of the entire year.So in this episode, Mel is teeing up these moments to you one at a time, playing for you the best takeaways of the year.You’ll hear 8 small pieces of expert advice that are packed with science, stories, and actionable strategies that will help you take action and make change, starting today.What should you listen to next? You’ll love the full podcast episodes with each of the experts featured today:Dr. Tara Swart: Spotify | Apple | YouTubeDr. Aditi Nerurkar: Spotify | Apple | YouTubeDr. Mary Claire Haver: Spotify | Apple | YouTubeDr. Wendy Suzuki: Spotify | Apple | YouTubeDr. Chris Palmer: Spotify | Apple | YouTubeSarah Jakes Roberts: Spotify | Apple | YouTubeDr. Robert Waldinger: Spotify | Apple | YouTubeDr. Zach Bush: Spotify | Apple | YouTubeMel also created an episode of HER favorite moments of this year, which you can listen to here.For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes Disclaimer
How to Make Next Year the Best Year: Ask Yourself These 7 Questions
26-12-2024
How to Make Next Year the Best Year: Ask Yourself These 7 Questions
Do you want to make 2025 your best year yet?There are 7 questions to ask yourself that will help you:Step into 2025 with clarity about what you want & with a plan to make it happenBecome inspired, energized, and in control againLearn & apply Mel's powerful, life-changing, science-backed, year-end ritual that she has done for over 20 yearsIn this episode, Mel will walk you through the 7 powerful questions, reveal her own answers, and guide you through how to answer them.Your answers will show you what the very next steps are in your life, and help you confidently map out what you should focus on in the next 12 months.This is the method Mel uses to set and achieve goals, and today, you’re getting the roadmap to the success, fulfillment, and happiness that you desire.And if you’ve been a long-term listener of Mel and the podcast, you’ll recognize and love this method, as Mel invites you to reflect on and revisit how the past year went.Fun, engaging, and deeply impactful, this episode will help you step into 2025 with purpose and momentum.For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.If you liked this episode, your next listen should be this one: The Top Expert Advice of the Year: The Best of the Mel Robbins PodcastConnect with Mel: Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes Disclaimer
The One Tool to Transform Your Relationships: The Let Them Theory
23-12-2024
The One Tool to Transform Your Relationships: The Let Them Theory
If there’s someone in your life you wish you were closer to, but it sometimes feels like there’s an unspoken tension between you, this episode is for you. Today, Mel sits down with her oldest daughter, Sawyer, for a raw and transformative conversation about repairing relationships and closing the invisible distance that so many of us feel with the people we love most.Together, they share the story of how writing The Let Them Theory healed their relationship and reveal three powerful tools that can help you do the same.Whether it’s with a sibling, a parent, an adult child, or your partner, this conversation is a gift—one that will help you let go of resentment, show up differently, and create the deeper connection you’ve been longing for. Get ready to finally have the relationship you’ve always wanted. Get the book: “The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About”For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.If you liked this personal episode, you’ll love this one, in which Mel and her husband Chris have a very candid conversation about their marriage of 28 years: How To Create Better Relationships: 6 Surprising Lessons From 28 Years Of MarriageConnect with Mel:Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes Disclaimer
The Top Expert Advice of the Year: The Best of the Mel Robbins Podcast
19-12-2024
The Top Expert Advice of the Year: The Best of the Mel Robbins Podcast
In this episode, you’ll learn the best expert advice Mel learned this year.Today, Mel has carefully selected the most life-changing, thought-provoking, and inspiring moments shared by her guests in the last 12 months.These are the breakthrough ideas and expert insights that left a lasting impact on her, and they are about to do the same for you.Hear from world-class scientists, researchers, and leaders in their field as they reveal how to manifest success, have better boundaries, the secret to a happy life, and how to finally get the sleep you deserve.This is not just a podcast episode. It is your step-by-step guide to real change and the level-up you have been waiting for. Ready to make 2025 your best year yet? Start here.In this episode, you’ll learn:A simple, daily routine from a neuroscientist to manifest your biggest goalsA trial lawyer’s secret phrase that will stop people from disrespecting youA sleep scientist’s bedtime routine that will give you (almost) limitless energyHow to hold your boundaries, according to a renowned author and speakerThe crazy trick to becoming happy, from a Harvard psychology professorThe most powerful financial advice Mel has ever heard (and follows every day) from her favorite money expertThis episode is packed with wisdom, practical tools, and inspiring moments that will transform how you think, act, and show up in 2025. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.What should you listen to next? You’ll love the full podcast episodes with each of the experts featured today:Dr. Jim Doty: Spotify | Apple | YouTubeJefferson Fisher: Spotify | Apple | YouTubeDr. Rebecca Robbins: Spotify | Apple | YouTubeTrent Shelton: Spotify | Apple | YouTubeDr. Tal Ben-Shahar: Spotify | Apple | YouTubeTiffany Aliche: Spotify | Apple | YouTubeConnect with Mel: Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes Disclaimer
Harvard Psychologist Shares 6 Words That Will Change Your Family
16-12-2024
Harvard Psychologist Shares 6 Words That Will Change Your Family
This episode will change the way you think about every relationship in your life. Today, Harvard’s Dr. Stuart Ablon is distilling 30 years of behavior change research into one hour. Dr. Ablon is the Founder and Director of Think: Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital, which focuses on Collaborative Problem Solving. An award-winning psychologist, Dr. Ablon is also a professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.After listening, you will have a completely new approach to dealing with difficult people, challenging kids, and family members.In this candid and relatable conversation, Mel and Dr. Ablon bust through the most common parenting myths and offers a simple 3 step approach for transforming even the most frustrating dynamics. This episode isn’t just about solving conflicts; it’s about creating a deeper understanding of others and fostering lasting change. Whether you're a parent, partner, or simply navigating life’s challenges, this conversation is for you.For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.If you liked this episode, and want to create a peaceful connection with family, listen to to this episode next: The Simple Tool That Will Transform Your Family DynamicConnect with Mel: Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes Disclaimer
Stop Doubting Yourself: 5 Tips to Boost Your Confidence
14-12-2024
Stop Doubting Yourself: 5 Tips to Boost Your Confidence
Confidence is a skill, and today you are going to learn exactly how to build it.Mel is one of the leading experts on the topic of confidence and is tapped regularly by the world’s top brands to teach their leaders how to be more confident. And in today’s episode, Mel is giving you her step-by-step playbook, the same one that she teaches to leaders around the world, that you can use immediately.Mel is offering the guide to believing in yourself (for real this time) in 5 simple steps. If you have ever wanted to know how to increase your self-confidence and improve self-esteem, this is the episode for you. Whether you want to speak up at work, set boundaries, or stop doubting yourself,  you need to hear this.This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top.For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.If you liked this episode, which was packed with coaching and simple tools to be more confident, you’ll love listening to this one next: How to Read Body Language to Get What You Want: 6 Simple Psychological Tricks to Be More ConfidentConnect with Mel: Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes Disclaimer
The Science of Well-Being: Powerful Happiness Hacks That 5 Million People Are Using
12-12-2024
The Science of Well-Being: Powerful Happiness Hacks That 5 Million People Are Using
In this episode, you will learn how to live a more meaningful and happy life with zero weird tricks. Today, world renowned professor Dr. Laurie Santos is here to give you a crash course on living a happier, more fulfilling life. Dr. Santos is the professor behind Yale’s most popular course of all time, which she then taught as an online course called The Science of Well-Being.5 million students have taken her semester-long course, but you don’t need to.Why? Because today on the podcast, she is distilling and summarizing the key takeaways from her world-famous 26 lectures into one hour for you. She will share the surprising truths about what truly makes you happy and 5 science-backed ways to rewire your mind for more joy and meaning. And even if happiness feels out of reach, this episode will change your perspective and equip you with practical tools to experience more of it, starting today. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.If you liked this episode, you’ll love hearing from Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar – the most popular professor in Harvard’s history – share about the science of creating a better life. Listen to this one next: How to Build the Life You Want: Timeless Wisdom for More Happiness & PurposeConnect with Mel: Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes Disclaimer