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The Secret to Success & Happiness Nobody Talks About

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 innovative way to think about your mindset.One thing you can start doing today that will reveal surprising insights.What to do when your life feels like one big complaint. This episode comes with a 29-page companion workbook. This workbook is designed using the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/bestyear.  Check out the episode: 4 Important Life Lessons I Learned the Hard Way (So That You Don’t Have To). Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNr Check out Mel’s book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow Mel:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2vSign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more resources? Go to the podcast page here Disclaimer

51:18 1.4K views Published over 2 years ago

How to Set & Achieve Goals: 2 Surprising Science-Backed Steps You Must Follow

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 get incredible results.Why goal-setting is so important, based on decades of research.The most exciting new research on goals will change how you approach the new year or any new project you want to tackle.The 3 goals for 2024 that Mel highlights as the most important.The 4 science-backed hacks to use when you’re not sure what your goals should be.The 3 things all successful goals should have.2 components of a goal that almost guarantee you will achieve it.Why neuroscience says your brain needs these 2 components of a goal.The 5 mistakes you (and everyone else) make when you set goals.A powerful question about goals from Columbia University researchers.The most important thing you should do as soon as you set your goal.This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode.This episode also comes with a 29-page companion workbook. This workbook is designed using the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/bestyear.Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNrCheck out Mel's book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow Mel:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPsWant more resources? Go to the podcast page here.Disclaimer

01:03:36 1.4K views Published over 2 years ago

8 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life: The Best Expert Advice I’m Using This Year

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 the level-up in life you have been looking for. In this episode, you’ll learn:How to heal anxiety in your body.The surprising theory that explains where your anxiety started.Understanding a narcissist and how to heal from one.How to negotiate with a narcissist (and get what you want).The powerful difference between decluttering and organizing.How to find your purpose.Why you shouldn’t give up on your dreams, according to a Denny’s waitress-turned-billionaire.How to drink less coffee and still have more energy every morning.How the way you eat can help you live longer.The #1 way to stay in your best shape at any age.How to stop stressing over the state of your home.This episode comes with a 29-page companion workbook. This workbook is designed using the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/bestyear.Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNrCheck out Mel's book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow Mel:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more from these experts?Check out the full episodes here:Dr. Amy Shah: melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-123Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-115KC Davis: melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-99Dr. Russell Kennedy: melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-56Dr. Ramani: melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-6Rebecca Zung: melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-121Dana K. White: melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-58Jamie Kern Lima: melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-39 Want more resources? Go to the podcast page here.Disclaimer

01:07:15 3.8K views Published over 2 years ago

4 Important Life Lessons I Learned the Hard Way (So That You Don’t Have To)

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 success in your life.The one question to ask yourself if you don’t know what to do next.How to feel more fulfilled without achieving, buying, or earning more.How to determine the biggest lesson you need to learn from the past year.Mel’s favorite practical tool for happiness called “drop the sword”.How “bracing” yourself through life blocks your happiness.Why seeking balance is not always a good thing.How to create boundaries you can actually keep.The boundary Mel set this year that changed her life.What feeling frustrated actually means.What to do if you are in a process that isn’t working for you anymore.Why change takes a FULL year. This episode comes with a 29-page companion workbook. This workbook is designed using the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it.Just sign up at melrobbins.com/bestyear.  Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNr Follow Mel:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPsWant more resources? Go to the podcast page here. Disclaimer

42:50 1.6K views Published over 2 years ago

If You Only Listen to One Podcast This Week, Make It This Episode

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 she needs to chill and let go of her thoughts.The difference between taking a break and being lazy.The difference between taking a break, procrastination, and making excuses.  This is an encore episode that you’re going to love. It also comes with a free companion workbook to help you make 2024 your best year. This zero-cost workbook is designed using the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/bestyear. Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNr Follow Mel:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs  Want more resources? Go to the podcast page here. Disclaimer

39:04 1.3K views Published over 2 years ago

How to Make 2024 the Best Year: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself

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 the stop-start-continue method is and why successful businesses use it.The one best step you should take after listening to this episode. This episode comes with a 29-page companion workbook. This workbook is designed using the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and empower you to take the next step forward in your life. And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get your hands on it. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/bestyear.Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNr Follow Mel:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPsWant more resources? Go to the podcast page here.Disclaimer

46:01 5.7K views Published over 2 years ago

Why Do I Love the Way That I Love: The 4 Attachment Styles Explained

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 drives a lot of what you doWhat love is supposed to look likeHow your attachment style impacts your personal goal-settingThe biggest limiting beliefs from childhood (which one is yours?)How to figure out your attachment styleHow to make your attachment style “secure”The difference between “core wounds” and “core needs”The 2 things you did in childhood that made you a people-pleaserHow to feel less anxious and overwhelmed in relationshipsHow your fear of abandonment shows up in your relationshipsThe one question to ask yourself before you argue with your partnerWhat your new love interest needs if they have a hard time trustingHow to reprogram your subconscious mind for healthier relationshipsYou can purchase Thais’s latest book, Learning Love: Build the Best Relationships of Your Life Using Integrated Attachment Theory, here: https://a.co/d/i2Ae9vG Follow Thais Gibson:Instagram: instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschoolYouTube: youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNrCheck out my book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow Mel:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2vSign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more resources? Go to the episode page here.Disclaimer

01:15:13 6K views Published over 2 years ago

BONUS Meditation: Listen for 21 Days to Reprogram Your Subconscious

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, how to identify yours, and ways to heal, is called “Why Do I Love The Way That I Love: Attachment Styles Explained.”Be sure to listen to that next.And to get the full effect of this meditation, bookmark it and listen to it every morning for 21 days in a row. You can purchase Thais’s latest book, Learning Love: Build the Best Relationships of Your Life Using Integrated Attachment Theory, here: https://a.co/d/i2Ae9vG Follow Thais Gibson:Instagram: instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschoolYouTube: youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/45OWCNrCheck out my book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow Mel:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2vSign up for my newsletter https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more resources? Go to the episode page here.Disclaimer

14:57 2.2K views Published over 2 years ago

Super Brain: 10 Things to Eat, Think, & Do to Improve Your Memory and Learn Faster

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 powerHow to be MORE productive but work LESS How exercise impacts brain functionHow to crush any job interview How to memorize a speech in one dayWhy you need to always be a student You can get Jim’s book, ‘Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life’, here: https://a.co/d/8fmevBP Follow Jim Kwik: Instagram: instagram.com/jimkwikWebpage: jimkwik.com Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNrCheck out my book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow Mel:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-128 Disclaimer

01:02:05 1.8K views Published over 2 years ago

How to Stop Procrastinating, According to the World’s Leading Expert (It’s Not What You Think)

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 not what you think.)Why procrastination is an epidemic.How procrastinators see the world.The difference between someone who procrastinates and a procrastinator.Signs you may be a chronic procrastinator.How the Premack Principle helps you get stuff done.The REAL reason you procrastinate.Why “social esteem” is so important to procrastinators.The ONE word that can change how you think about yourself.A powerful strategy to use when you feel stuck.The link between procrastination and perfectionism.The difference between an excuse and a legitimate reason.How to deal with procrastinators in your life. You can purchase Dr. Ferrari’s latest book, Still Procrastinating, here: https://shorturl.at/aJPR0Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNrCheck out my book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow Mel:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com/podcast.Disclaimer

52:20 1.7K views Published over 2 years ago

Boost Your Success in 2024: My Best Advice on Business, Time Management, and Reinvention

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 focus.One important hack to help you stop procrastinating.3 questions to ask yourself if you’re thinking of starting a business.The ONE question you should ask yourself when feeling lost or stuck.How to identify when you do your most productive work.Mel’s biggest career strategy that will help you launch yours.How to reach more people with your business.3 words that BUILD confidence.The 3 science-backed ways to build your confidence, starting today.2 myths and 2 mistakes to avoid when launching your business.How to know when to go into your business full-time.The #1 investment in your business that will surprise you.Mel’s daily routine for success.How to balance being a parent and an entrepreneur.What to do with moments of hesitation.Follow The Entrepreneur's Studio here: theentrepreneurs.studio/Listen to The Entrepreneur's Studio here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-entrepreneurs-studioWatch the podcast episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNrCheck out my book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow Mel:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com/podcast.Disclaimer

52:35 1.7K views Published over 2 years ago

5 Ways to Improve Your Subconscious Mind & Be Happier in 2024: Amazing Insight From Dr. Paul Conti

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.The one area where computers are better than the human brain.Why you HAVE to process your childhood trauma.What to do with a panic attack.The ONE thing you need to know about change.What an umbrella has to do with how you think about yourself. Purchase Dr. Conti’s book, Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic, here: https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Invisible-Epidemic-Works-Heal/dp/1683647351Check out his website here: https://drpaulconti.com/Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNrCheck out my book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow me:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPsWant more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com/podcast.Disclaimer

01:21:34 2.7K views Published over 2 years ago

Reset Your Gut in 5 Days: A Medical Doctor’s Step-by-Step Protocol to Transform Your Health

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 of your gut microbes to help digestion, gain mental clarity, and decrease your stress levels. In this episode, Dr. Amy discusses topics like:What a gut microbiome is.Why science says your gut microbiome is the key to better mental and physical health.The scientific link between gut health and depression, cancer, and heart diseases.What the brain-gut connection is and why it’s essential to your health.What to do after your overindulgence in holiday food and drinks.The reason you can’t properly digest food.What makes your gut bacteria “upset” and what keeps them "happy"?How healthy aging is directly connected to your gut biome.Why stress can make you bloated.The reason 1 in 7 people experience bloating once a week.How gut health impacts a woman's hormone health.The difference between fiber and insoluble fiber.Which natural fiber do you need in your diet for improved digestion?The only type of bread that heals your gut.What intermittent fasting is and why it improves gut health.The one thing you should know about your circadian rhythm.Dr. Shah's 5-day reset protocol and why you need it to reset your gut health.3 things you should do every day for optimal gut health.What the best probiotic for your body is.The foods your gut bacteria love to digest.Why bonding with someone is a love language for your gut health.What an elimination diet is and why you need to do it.3 foods you should consider removing from your diet for 7 days.How many days it really takes to reset your gut.Why crazy diets are not working to “reset” your gut.Why your daily probiotic pill isn’t really working. You can purchase Dr. Shah’s book, ‘I'm So Effing Hungry: Why We Crave What We Crave – and What to Do About It’, here: https://a.co/d/7mTXT2F Follow Dr. Shah:Instagram: instagram.com/fastingmdWebpage: amymdwellness.com Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNrCheck out my book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow me:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com/podcast.Disclaimer

45:08 4.6K views Published over 2 years ago

The Science of Your Gut: 3 Easy Steps to Reduce Bloating, Improve Digestion, and Feel Better Today

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 relief from bloating. In this episode, Dr. Amy discusses:What bloating is; why and when it happens.3 symptoms of being bloated.10 foods notorious for causing bloating.The one food that bloats everyone.Why bloating can be worse during menopause or menstruation.How to tell if you are bloated vs. gaining weight.What “water weight” is and how to avoid it.What a “distended belly” is and where it comes from.2 everyday (non-food) things that cause bloating and how to avoid them.3 foods you should not eat when you are bloated.The pill you are taking that surprisingly may make you bloated.One type of food that 68% of the world is intolerant of and doesn’t know.Why alcohol bloats most of us.Why you shouldn’t take Advil after a night of drinking.Why sleep is so essential for reducing bloating.What gut bacteria are and how to know when they’re upset.What a food elimination diet is, why you need one, and how to safely try it.Why fasting for 12 hours is essential for a gut reset.Dr. Shah’s 3-F plan and why you should start your day this way to reduce bloating.What the best probiotic is. (Hint: you can’t buy it.)The surprising experience Mel’s daughter had with “bad” gut bacteria.How anxiety and depression can be tied to gut health. You can purchase Dr. Shah’s book, ‘I'm So Effing Hungry: Why We Crave What We Crave – and What to Do About It’, here: https://a.co/d/7mTXT2F Follow Dr. Shah:Instagram: instagram.com/fastingmdWebpage: amymdwellness.com Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNrCheck out my book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow me:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2vSign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com/podcast.Disclaimer

53:23 3K views Published over 2 years ago

4 Surprising Secrets of Successful Relationships (What I Learned From a Fight With My Daughter)

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 cursing). In this conversation, Mel, Chris, Oakley, and Kendall discuss:The 4 important life lessons Mel learned from her fight with Kendall.How to use the Let Them Theory to diffuse fights with family.A smart relationship “trick” from a therapist that Mel and Chris love.Mel’s funny story of how she ran into Reese Witherspoon.How to repair a damaged relationship with your child.When and how to apologize to your family.What to do when someone you love is always angry at you.The real reason you treat your family worse than you treat strangers.What strengthens most parent-kid relationships?What happened when guilt made Kendall do something she didn’t want to?What to do when your kids don’t talk to you.The reason family members start a fight.The right moment to bite your tongue in an argument.The one thing that will stop you from “advice vomiting” on your kids.The phrase you need to repeat to yourself when you feel left out of your friend group. (Or when you just miss your friends.)What you need to know that will help you feel more confident after a move to a new home or school.What happens the moment you meet your idol. (It’s not what you think.)Watch the episode on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNrCheck out my book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8PtFollow me:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2vSign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com/podcast.Disclaimer

46:29 1.2K views Published over 2 years ago

Outsmart a Narcissist: A Proven 4-Step Plan to Take Your Power Back

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 plan, you can even win when dealing with narcissism. In this conversation, Rebecca discusses topics like:Narcissism: what is it?The 3 types of narcissism.What a covert passive-aggressive narcissist is.What a malignant narcissist is.What a grandiose narcissist is.The link between narcissism and divorce.The exact phrases that can change the dynamic between you and a narcissist.The top 3 sentences to disarm a narcissist without causing rage.Why “cutting off” a narcissist won’t work.The physical symptoms you can have when dealing with a narcissist.Why being “the victim” is keeping you trapped.What narcissistic supply is and why it is so important.The 2 ways a narcissist gets their “narcissistic supply".What happens in a narcissistic brain in childhood that flips a switch.The tie between trauma and narcissism.What the 4 non-verbal triggers for any narcissist are.Why a narcissist is just an 8-year-old throwing a tantrum.The reason why a narcissist actually fears you.The definition of love bombing and why it’s so addictive.What the 3 phases of a narcissistic relationship are.How you can be physiologically addicted to a ‘love bomber’ (it’s as addictive as cocaine).What narcissistic rage is and why it happens.What your 3 options are in a relationship with a narcissist.What happens when you become the focus of narcissistic rage.What those passive-aggressive or back-handed comments mean to a narcissist.What triangulation is, and how to protect yourself.The biggest myth about narcissists.The real reason why narcissists string you along.The 4-step process to getting your power back from a narcissist.The $2M apology.What to do when a narcissist is raging at you.When it's okay to tell a narcissist what they need to hear.The 3 things to stop doing now in a narcissistic relationship.How to respond to an accusatory email at work.What you need to know about negotiating with a narcissist.Why saying “I’m anticipating…” disarms any narcissist.The first boundary you need to create with a narcissist.What to look for as signs that you are dating, engaged to, or married to a narcissist. You can purchase Rebecca’s book, ‘SLAY the Bully: How to Negotiate with a Narcissist and Win’, here: https://a.co/d/bLWp5YZ Follow Rebecca Zung:Instagram: instagram.com/rebeccazungWebpage: rebeccazung.comWatch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNrCheck out my book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8PtFollow me:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2vSign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com/podcast.Disclaimer

01:32:47 3.3K views Published over 2 years ago

The Surprising Link Between People Pleasing & Your Health: A Medical Doctor’s Recommendation on How to Say “No”

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 did or said to turn you into a people-pleaser.Why people-pleasing is a coping mechanism.Why you can’t deal with other people’s discomfort.How to trace your people pleasing back to a single moment in time.Why being stressed, irritated, and tired is a sign that you are a people-pleaser.Why being a control freak may be a sign of people pleasing.How to unlearn people pleasing.How every conflict in your life traces back to childhood trauma.What happens, from a medical perspective, when you have an unresolved conflict?The secret reason you’re an overachiever.How to stop your people-pleasing behavior at work and set better boundaries.What it really means when you resent the people you love.Why people-pleasing is a “protection tool” you learn to use in childhood.The link between chronic worry and people pleasing.The simple 3-part framework Dr. Sangwan uses to say "no" when you mean "no".How 80% of all illnesses are caused by stress.The 5 questions you should ask yourself to understand what your body is really trying to signal to you. You can purchase Dr. Sangwan’s book, ‘TalkRx: Five Steps to Honest Conversations That Create Connection, Health, and Happiness’, here: https://a.co/d/iaVNwiL Download a FREE audio chapter from ‘TalkRx: Five Steps to Honest Conversations That Create Connection, Health, and Happiness’, here: intuitiveintelligenceinc.com/mel Follow Dr. Sangwan:Instagram: instagram.com/doctornehaWebpage: intuitiveintelligenceinc.com Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNrCheck out my book, The High 5 Habit: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow me:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2vSign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs  Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com/podcast.Disclaimer

56:44 1.5K views Published over 2 years ago

6 Ways to Use My “Let Them” Theory to Improve Any Relationship

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way to not get so annoyed or frustrated with the people that you love?There is. It’s called the “Let Them” theory. Mel discovered it while arguing with her son about a taco stand, and she hasn’t stopped using it since.She first explained the “Let Them” theory in a 60-second reel on Instagram. 63 million views later. The verdict is in. Everyone loves the “let them” theory. Today, Mel is in the studio, taking your calls live and teaching you 6 ways to improve any relationship with the “Let Them” theory. In this episode, you hear Mel cover topics like:How to handle a mother-in-law who is not supportive.Feeling left out? Good. You need better friends.Why moving in with your parents is better than living with an ex.What to say when your sibling wants to gossip about your mom.Why being the family peacekeeper creates a war inside you.How to stop being the “fixer” in your relationships.The truth about addiction in a family and the role you need to play.Why your dad’s gambling problem isn’t yours to fix.How rescuing people robs them of the problems they need to face.What to do when your parents’ marriage is in crisis.How to tell a friend you are sick of hearing about their relationship drama.Why you shouldn’t be the “therapist” for your friend group.Why it's normal for friends to drop you when you start drawing boundaries.The art of putting yourself first: “Let me” be happy for a change. Watch the episodes on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/45OWCNrMy book! The High 5 Habit  here:  https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow me:Instagram:  https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram:  https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedin:  https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok:  https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter:  https://bit.ly/46PVnPs   Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com/podcast.Disclaimer

01:00:26 4.7K views Published over 2 years ago

How a Stay-at-Home Mom “With No Experience” Built a $255M Business: Blowouts, Divorces, and the Messy Truth

Want to know what it really takes to launch, build, and sell a $255 million-dollar business in ten years flat? Do you have a good idea, but you think you “have no business being in business”?In this new episode, Mel sits down with the founder of Drybar, Alli Webb, and takes you on a riveting tour of how a stay-at-home mom who had ‘no business being in business’ made $255 million in 10 years. You’ll hear the entire messy truth and all the hard-won advice, from the exciting start of her business to the disastrous ending of her second marriage.Alli is a NYT bestselling author, badass businesswoman, co-founder of the iconic brand Drybar, and two other successful companies. Learn about the immense sacrifices she made in her relationships, the shaky financial situations she navigated, and the specific decisions she made as a businesswoman that accelerated the growth of this iconic brand. In this conversation, you’ll learn:Why your childhood dream job is probably the key to success.How your big idea is right in front of your face.Starting a business starts with you: your idea, your skill set, your purpose, and your gut instinct.All amazing business ideas share this ONE thing.Her parents' business advice for her: find a good man.How to juggle kids while having a side hustle.Why starting a business with your spouse is a bad idea.Why she didn’t call off the wedding (and probably should have).Why she jumped into her second marriage too soon.The HARSH dating advice Mel delivers to Alli.Why she trusted her business instincts but not in her relationships.How being a hairdresser prepared her to be a CEO.Why she’s sharing the messy truth now.The text she sent Mel at her lowest point.The part of the interview that she “wanted to cut".Why she names the hairstyles at Drybar after drinks.Her take on imposter syndrome.How to face your fear of failure.How to say ‘f*** it’ and try something new.How to double your productivity and leverage your time.What passion is and why it’s so personal.What she learned from her mistakes.How a business owner is only as good as her team.What not to do when creating a blended family.How she lost herself in her last marriage.How she handles a “no” in business. And a big shoutout to Alli. It’s very easy to talk about your wins; Alli is giving you a huge gift by sharing her personal losses too. You can get Alli’s book ‘The Messy Truth: How I Sold My Business for Millions but Almost Lost Myself’ here: https://a.co/d/cuYHOGv Follow Alli Webb:Instagram: instagram.com/alliwebbWebpage: ALLI WEBB Watch the episodes on YouTube:  https://bit.ly/45OWCNr My book! The High 5 Habit  here:  https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow me:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram:  https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedin:  https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok:  https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v Sign up for my newsletter:  https://bit.ly/46PVnPsWant more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com/podcast.Disclaimer

55:44 1.3K views Published over 2 years ago

This Teen Cracked the Code on Anxiety and Teaches You How He Did It

Are you tired of feeling anxious?Want to know a simple way to boost your confidence?Do you need better boundaries with your family?Buckling under the pressure of college applications, a job search, or other big life decisions?Listeners from around the world have been writing in about these issues,  asking specifically for both Mel’s advice and her 18-year-old son Oakley’s young adult perspective.This is a fantastic conversation to listen to as a family. It will give you amazing insight into issues you may be facing as well as eye-opening honesty about how the young adults in your life are thinking about these topics. In this conversation, Mel and Oakley discuss topics like: How to properly support someone you love with anxietyWhen to know if it’s time to break up with someoneIf it’s possible to stay friends with an exHow to create boundaries with your familyWhen you should be worried someone is spending too much time aloneA really interesting take on gamingHandling the pressure of college applications, divorce, job search, or finding your purposeHow to talk to your kid about alcohol: surprising boundaries you can use to protect the ones you loveWhat to do to get someone talking when they are not talking to youSpecific advice on building confidence as a young adultMistakes divorcing parents makeHow to have a tough conversation with your parentsCalming words for someone going through a hard timeA short visualization exercise to calm anxietyA fun and free way to get closer to your familyA young adult perspective on hazing and bullying and why you should always get your parents involvedWatch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNrMy book! The High 5 Habit here: https://a.co/d/g1DQ8Pt Follow me:Instagram: https://bit.ly/3QfG8bbThe Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GPLinkedin: https://bit.ly/46Mh0QBTikTok: https://bit.ly/46Kpw2vSign up for my newsletter: https://bit.ly/46PVnPs Want more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com/podcast.Disclaimer

54:22 1.5K views Published over 2 years ago