Episodes
This one-of-a-kind episode is a masterclass in how to believe in yourself, no matter what obstacles you face. There are 5 lies that you are telling yourself that are holding you back from greater success, purpose, and true fulfillment. Today, Mel is sitting down with one of the most successful self-made women, Jamie Kern Lima, who will share these lies and the truth you need to hear.Jamie went from serving stacks of pancakes at Denny’s to creating a billion-dollar makeup company, IT Cosmetics. She is one of the most successful entrepreneurs of all time and was the first female CEO in L'Orea...
Wouldn’t it be amazing to have tonight be the most relaxing, happy, or productive night you’ve had in ages?It will be after you listen to today’s episode.Mel shares the 4 easy steps you can take right after you finish listening that will make tonight one of the best nights of your life.This episode is packed with tactical advice and the 4 science-backed components of the best nighttime routine.Don’t make the mistake of waiting until the morning to make positive changes.The 4 simple steps Mel unpacks today will teach you how to sleep better, give you back time, and even set you up for a bett...
Today’s episode is a masterclass in narcissism. If you want to know how to protect yourself from a narcissist, you first have to know how to identify one. You’ll learn the top 10 personality traits to look for, how to handle a narcissist in your life (that you can’t avoid), the difference between ‘love bombing’ and infatuation, and a whole lot more. Joining Mel today is Dr. Ramani Durvasula, a clinical psychologist and one of the world’s leading experts on narcissism. Her mastery of all things narcissism has made her the #1 most requested guest on The Mel Robbins Podcast. Dr. Ramani has b...
In this episode, you’ll learn what true love really is, along with 3 simple ways to start getting the love you want. Today, you’ll learn the art & science of giving and receiving love.You’ll get simple tools for all kinds of love: romantic relationships, friendships, family relationships, mentorship, and even the smallest, simplest daily acts of love. You’ll also learn: The most controversial thing ever said on The Mel Robbins Podcast.The truth about love. (and an entirely new way to think about it)How to instantly shift any relationship for the better.The #1 relationship study of all time:...
Do you want to learn the 4 essential strategies that will lead you to more success, happiness, and opportunity?And today you are going to learn the tools that you can use, from one of the world’s best thinkers and most successful people, to make better decisions.Steven Bartlett is an entrepreneur, speaker, investor, author, and host of Europe’s #1 podcast, The Diary Of A CEO. He has cracked the code on how to leverage your business online, rise above any obstacle, and excel in anything you set your mind to.There is a reason he sits on the boards of many global brands – because he has one of...
Today’s episode is a wake up call. Before you waste another day of your life, you need to hear the six shocking statistics from a ten-year long study about what you’re doing with your time.Because the hard reality is that time is passing you by.And if that bothers you, this episode will get you doing something about it.You’re probably spending too much time on things that are not important to you, and not enough time on what is.It’s time to change that.In this episode, you’ll also learn: Surprising life changes that happen at ages 18, 21, 29, 40, and 70.6 things you must pay attention to if...
What is the secret reason you might not be happy?Did you know that there are common things that steal fulfillment and joy from your life?Today, Mel is diving into the 3 research-backed habits that can make your life better. Because happiness is not only possible; it is an option for you.This conversation is not only comforting and impactful; it is also packed with practical and proven tools that can be put to work in your life immediately.Mel is thrilled to introduce you to the incredible Dr. Judith Joseph, MD.Dr. Joseph is a renowned double-board-certified psychiatrist who trained at and i...
This episode is a masterclass in how to believe in yourself, no matter what obstacles you face.Learn how to achieve your most ambitious goals and do it with confidence.Once you listen, your self-doubt won’t stand a chance.You’ll learn:One crucial step to start believing in yourself.The surprising cure for self-doubt.What David Goggins taught me about how to motivate yourself.“You against you” – the reframe that Mel can’t stop talking about.Why your self-confidence is critical to you feeling happier.What it means to “speak truth to power” and how it will boost your confidence.The acceptance ...
Have a hard time staying focused?Do you start projects and never finish them? Are you frustrated with your hyperactive brain?Your brain simply needs help, and today you’re going to learn exactly what to do about it, thanks to the expert advice of today’s guest Dr. Chris Palmer.Dr. Palmer is a psychiatrist who has practiced at Harvard’s McLean Hospital, the #1 psychiatric hospital in the nation, for almost 30 years. He is also the Founder and Director of the recently launched Metabolic & Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital. In this episode, you’ll also learn:What ADHD really is.The simp...
Do you want more energy?Are you done with the constant anxiety? Can’t seem to climb out of your funk?In today’s episode, you’ll learn the exact steps to optimize both your mental and physical health.Joining Mel today is Harvard’s Chris Palmer, MD, whose work lies at the intersection of nutrition, metabolism, and mental health. He will explain how he believes your diet is causing your brain to misfire, which is why simple changes to your diet and lifestyle can help you improve your mental health.Dr. Palmer is a psychiatrist who has practiced at Harvard’s McLean Hospital, the #1 psychiatric h...
Do you feel like quitting on your goals?Do you want to give up on your resolutions?Are you just plain unmotivated?Mel delivers her most powerful pep talk, designed to light the fire inside you so you can break through any setback.She’ll give you the tools you need to power through resistance and shut down any negative thoughts holding you back. You will want to listen to this over and over again.You will learn the secret to gaining unstoppable confidence. You’ll get incredible insights on how to reinvent yourself if you feel like giving up and reclaiming the dream you gave up on. In this ep...
Ready to know the secret to success and genuine happiness?You won’t find it where you’ve been looking.You will find it in today’s episode. Learn two simple yet profound ways to start feeling real happiness so that your life becomes the success you want it to be.In this episode, you’ll also learn:The single biggest barrier to being happier.One important requirement for happiness.An accurate definition for real happiness. (It’s not what you think!)2 ways of thinking that will make it easier to feel calm and more resilient.3 ways you’ve been actively fighting happiness in your life.An innovat...
Do you want to know the surprising truth about motivation?Right now, think about something you want to change or improve.How do you make lasting and powerful changes and life improvements? And how do you keep going even when you don’t have the motivation to do it?If change was easy, we’d all have six-pack abs and a million dollars in the bank.And that’s where this episode comes in: Mel is here to teach you the HOW. In this episode, you’ll learn:How to self-motivate so you can take action.What dopamine is and how it’s linked to motivation.The simple steps you can take today to tap back into ...
Do you want to feel productive and energized all day long?Do you want to get your own bulletproof morning routine so no day is “wasted” and you are always in the flow?Do you want to know the 5 essential components of the perfect morning routine?This episode is the only pep talk you need if you want to own your mornings. You know your mornings are your best shot at changing how you show up in life. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode, that is packed with advice that will help you win your mornings and set you on the path to becoming who...
Do you want to know how to set your goals so you can easily achieve them?Do you want the only 2 science-backed steps you need to hit your goals?Have no idea what your goals are or where to even start?This episode is a comprehensive toolkit that will help you set the goals that inspire you. You’ll feel excited about what’s ahead and what you need to do to achieve it. You’ll not only learn the correct way to set goals according to research, but by the end of the episode, you will have even taken the first steps toward your goal. In this episode, Mel covers:How to set goals the right way and g...
Want zero-cost advice that will help you level up every area of your life?Do you want simple, mind-blowing hacks to help you be the best version of yourself in 2024?For this one-of-a-kind episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel hand-picked the top 8 most impactful, insightful, and exciting pieces of advice ever shared by her guests.Listen as renowned experts and industry leaders give you their best advice that will change your relationships, boost your self-esteem, calm your anxiety (yes, even your anxiety), stay in the best shape of your life, and more. This episode is the cheat sheet for ...
Want to know the 4 important life lessons that can make your life 10X better? No matter what is happening to you, life is trying to teach you something. In this episode, Mel unpacks the 4 most important lessons life tries to teach everyone, and the sooner you learn them, the faster your life will change for the better.In this episode, Mel covers:Why you need to slow down if you want to make your life better.The only way to make lasting and meaningful change.How to be more creative and inspired at work.The 6 questions you must ask yourself before the new year.How to create opportunities for ...
Want to know the ONE thing you should do this week? Today’s episode is essential listening and exactly what you need to hear right now. In this episode, you will learn:The one question to ask yourself that will immediately improve your day.How to make time for yourself when your schedule is jam-packed.The reason many influencers seem to have perfect lives.The ONLY advice that will actually work for you.Figure this out and you’ll feel better about your life.The embarrassing thing Mel does in her bathtub.How to stop your negative self-talk so you can enjoy life.The song Mel listens to when s...
Do you want to make 2024 your best year yet? There are only 6 questions to ask yourself for instant clarity and insight. Your answers will show you what the very next steps are in your life. The companion workbook to this episode can be found at melrobbins.com/bestyear. In this episode, Mel will discuss:The powerful year-end ritual she has used for the past 20 years.The simple question to ask yourself to know what you really want.How to use your camera roll to highlight your year.The only reminder you need during this time of year.What the launch of The Mel Robbins Podcast taught Mel.What ...
Why do you love the way that you love? How do you have the best relationships of your life (including the one with yourself)?Today, Mel sits down with expert in attachment theory Thais Gibson to explain the framework to improve any relationship in your life.Her work on the subconscious mind and personal transformation will empower you to set better goals and have happier and healthier relationships. Topics discussed include:How to have secure and healthy relationships (including your relationship with yourself)What your “attachment style” means and the 4 typesHow your subconscious mind driv...
Want to feel more at peace, in control, and calm in just 15 minutes?If you listen to this meditation for 21 days in a row, you will reprogram your subconscious mind.You will leave feeling free of thoughts, patterns, and behaviors that weigh you down.Today, counselor, expert in attachment styles, and bestselling author Thais Gibson is walking you through a meditation that has helped over 31,000 people.Thais created this as a very special bonus for listeners of The Mel Robbins Podcast.This is a must-listen.The full-length companion episode with Thais, which goes deep into attachment styles, h...
Want to boost your reading speed by 30%–50%?Want to learn faster?What if you never forgot where you put your keys again?Mel sits down with world-renowned brain coach Jim Kwik to help you boost your brainpower with his science-backed tools, tips, and strategies. In this episode, they discuss:How your brain is more powerful than you thinkThe best ways to retain informationHow to read 50% faster with ONE simple tool3 tricks to always remember where you put your keysHow to remember someone’s nameJim’s proven 3M framework 10 simple steps for a better brainThe best foods for increased brain power...
Are you always the one who is late for everything?Do you find yourself procrastinating, no matter how hard you try to stay focused?Does managing your time to get everything done feel impossible?Mel sits down with THE world’s leading researcher on procrastination.Dr. Joseph Ferrari is a distinguished Professor of Psychology at DePaul University in Chicago, where he has spent nearly three decades researching with colleagues around the world about why we procrastinate. Today, he’s sharing those surprising findings with you. Topics discussed include:How research defines procrastination. (It’s n...
Want to know the hack that will make you more successful in 2024? Today, Mel is offering you a masterclass in business at zero cost. By walking you through her learnings and lessons, you will receive the coaching you need to uplevel in business and in life. Topics discussed include:One thing you need to stop doing today to stay motivated.The 3 most important aspects of business.How to overcome “slow” times in your business.Mel’s 4-part framework to help you decide whether to quit or keep going.How to upgrade your business.Why your marketing strategy isn’t working.How to keep motivation and...
Want to learn how to be a happier and more successful version of yourself… from the psychiatrist that Lady Gaga says “saved her life?” Mel sits down with Stanford-trained psychiatrist, trauma expert, and best-selling author Dr. Paul Conti to help you improve your mental health and be happier in 2024. Topics discussed:Toxic self-talk starts in childhood.Cotard’s Syndrome: The extreme side of negative self-talk.Your thoughts become your reality.What to do when you feel like a failure or doomed to bad luck.Feel happier when you say THIS to yourself.5 strategies for changing your inner dialogue...
Do you want to reset your health?Are you ready for more energy and better overall health?Do you want to start seeing results in 5 days (or less)?In today’s episode, Mel is joined by double-board certified Dr. Amy Shah for Part 2 of her masterclass on how to optimize your gut health.Dr. Amy, a medical doctor trained at Harvard, Cornell, and Columbia University, is an immunologist and leading expert in women’s hormonal health and nutrition.She’s giving you her proven 5-step method to heal inflammation, reset your natural hormone balance, and heal food sensitivities.Learn how to use the power ...
What is bloating, and why don’t your pants fit after just one meal?What are the 10 foods to avoid when you feel bloated?What is gut health, and how can you improve yours?Today Mel is joined by double-board certified Dr. Amy Shah, who is here to explain bloating and optimal gut health in a way that you can understand and easily apply to your life.Dr. Shah, a medical doctor trained at Harvard, Cornell, and Columbia University, is an immunologist and leading expert in women’s hormonal health and nutrition.She is giving you all the tools you need, including her 3-step plan to get long-term reli...
How do you have a “healthy” fight with your family?How do you repair a relationship with someone you love?Today Mel is joined by her husband Chris, their daughter Kendall, and their son Oakley to answer listener questions about all kinds of relationships.This is the perfect episode to listen to with your family. You’ll hear the Robbins’ insightful, powerful, fun, and sometimes hilarious advice on how to get along with and love everyone in your family. Hear Mel unpack the 4 important lessons she learned from a silly fight she had that morning with her daughter, Kendall (note: there is some c...
Is it possible to be around narcissistic people and not lose your power? Especially when it's your mom, dad, ex, or boss who’s acting toxic?Today, Mel is joined by Rebecca Zung, an expert on narcissism and a globally recognized high-conflict negotiator. Rebecca is also a top-ranked trial lawyer who has studied narcissism so that she could win against them in the courtroom. She’s written the playbook, SLAY the Bully: How to Negotiate with A Narcissist and Win. She is here to make the case that you CAN stay in power no matter how toxic the people are around you. And by following her 4-part pl...
Does this doctor have the health secret you’ve been looking for? Does people-pleasing really make you sick?Dr. Neha Sangwan is an internal medicine physician, bestselling author, and accomplished researcher.Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Sangwan to learn the truth about people-pleasing. Topics discussed include:People-pleasing: What it is.Are you a “yes” person?The difference between “going with the flow” and people pleasing.Why avoiding conflict makes you a people-pleaser.What your “childhood blueprint” is and how it shapes adulthood.People pleasing and the link to illness.What your parents...