How to Motivate Yourself (and Others) to Change Any Behavior
Do you want to know the secret to unlocking motivation in yourself or someone you love? If you want to change any behavior for the better…Or if you’ve got someone in your life (don’t we all?!) who you wish would change… Today’s episode is for you. You’ll learn why guilt, pressure, fear, crying, threats, and ultimatums will not help anyone change, and there’s a scientific reason why. Then, you’ll learn the 3 very specific tactics that inspire anyone to quickly change their behavior for the better, including specific scripts that you can use with even the most stubborn people.Teaching you today is #1 neuroscientist Dr. Tali Sharot. She’s here to debunk the myths of behavior change and teach you how to make any change, big or small. Dr. Sharot is a behavioral neuroscientist, professor at both University College London and MIT, and the director of the Affective Brain Lab at University College London.Her research integrates neuroscience, behavioral economics, and psychology to study motivation and behavior change.By the time you finish listening, you’ll know EXACTLY what to do to create any change you want.For more resources, including links to Dr. Tali Sharot’s research, website, and social media click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love this episode: The #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same.Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTubeGo deeper with Mel’s free video course, Make It HappenFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTokSign up for Mel’s personal letterDisclaimer
The Best Relationship Advice No One Ever Told You
Do you want to know the best relationship advice no one has ever told you before? In today’s episode, Mel is revealing the one rule about relationships you must know.There is a game-changing framework that will help any relationship go the distance, and once you hear it, you’ll want to share it with everyone you know. It reveals why some relationships fail, and it also gives you the secret to sustaining a strong and successful relationship.Here to explain this “4 Levels” framework is New York Times bestselling author Matthew Hussey.Matthew has been helping people for more than 17 years to feel more confident and in control of their relationships. His YouTube channel is number one in the world for love life advice, with over half a billion views.By the end of today’s episode, you’ll know when it’s time to let go of a relationship, when it’s worth fighting for, and the 4 habits of all successful relationships.For more resources, including links to Matthew Hussey’s new book and his videos, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, you’ll want to listen to this one next: 3 Simple Ways to Get the Love You Want.Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer
#1 Stress Doctor: 5 Tools to Protect Your Brain From Stress & Feel Calmer Now
After today, you will never think about stress the same way again.You’ll learn exactly what to do to take control of your stress, stay calm under pressure, and find instant relief.Harvard’s Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is here today to explain stress and how it relates to your body and brain. Dr. Aditi is a medical doctor, researcher, and world-renowned expert in stress and public health. She's a lecturer at Harvard Medical School and was the medical director of Harvard's Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital's integrative medicine program, where she developed an enormous clinical practice in stress management using evidence-based integrative approaches to help her patients feel better.Today, she is going to give you a reimagined approach to overcoming your stress and burnout using five small but mighty mindset shifts.These mindset shifts are free, backed by science, and can be applied to your life starting today.By the time you finish listening, you will feel uplifted, empowered, and inspired to rest your stress, rewire your brain, move out of survival mode, and start thriving again.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: Watch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletterDisclaimer
Live a Healthier, Happier, and Longer Life: The Secrets to Feeling Young Forever
Today, an absolute powerhouse is here to give you the key to living a longer, happier, healthier, and more meaningful life. “I’m 86, but I look and feel 57,” says Mel’s mother-in-law, Judie Robbins. Judie is the most happy, alive, vibrant, and well-connected person Mel knows. She’s back on the podcast and is sharing her best life advice and all new secrets for longevity, vitality, and how to create a long and happy life that you actually enjoy. You’ll also learn the crucial life lessons that most people learn too late, but you won’t after what you hear today.After today’s episode, you’ll know one thing for sure:No matter your age, the best years of your life are ahead of you.For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, here’s one you should listen to next: 5 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life Forever.To hear Judie Robbins’ first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast, which focuses on her daily routines, listen here: This 85-Year-Old Badass Does More Than You & Me (Steal Her 7 Amazing Secrets).Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTokSign up for Mel’s newsletterDisclaimer
How to Deal With Difficult People: One Trick to Live a More Peaceful & Fulfilled Life
Do you want to know how to deal with difficult people? What about if that difficult person in your life is a parent, boss, ex, child, or partner? Today, renowned psychologist and narcissism expert Dr. Ramani Durvasula is here to give you the tricks you need to master to live a more peaceful life.This episode is your masterclass on how to identify and heal from toxic people.Dr. Ramani will teach you how to not only deal with people who are disrespectful, passive aggressive, and can’t control their emotions, but also how to heal from the damage that they can cause you.She will show you how you can stay in your power and purpose no matter who you have to deal with in your life. You’ll learn how you can keep your goals, priorities, and happiness front and center, no matter what is happening around you.For more resources, including links to Dr. Ramani’s research, website, and social media click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love Dr. Ramani’s last appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast: Signs You’re Dealing With a Narcissist (New Research From World-Leading Expert Dr. Ramani).Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer
How to Build Real Confidence: 7 Truths to Unlock Your Authentic Self
Today, you’ll learn the skill of self-confidence. This episode is a masterclass in how to believe in yourself, no matter what obstacles you face. Mel will share the 7 truths you need to hear about confidence and the art of being truly yourself.After listening, you will know exactly what to do to discover your authentic self (at any age), boost your self-esteem, and achieve really cool things. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode and want to know more hacks to feel more confident, here’s one you should listen to next: How to Build the Life You Want: Timeless Wisdom for More Happiness & PurposeConnect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer
6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better
In today’s episode, you’ll learn 6 simple mind and body hacks that play a huge role in your success, happiness, and health. One of the top psychology experts and professors in the world, Dr. Adam Alter, is here to reveal the simple things in your day to day life that influence how you think, feel, and behave. Dr. Alter is a New York Times bestselling author and a renowned researcher and professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business. He will share his incredible research, including:- One tiny change that will give you 20 years of your life back (yes, you read that right).- The exact colors you should wear on a first date, during a big meeting, or when you want to be more influential.- A simple, free hack that makes you more productive and calmer.- One common household object that can dramatically change behavior based on where you put it.- How looking at a screen impacts your body and brainAfter listening to today’s episode, you’re going to know how to use these 6 science-backed hacks to make your life better. For more resources, including links to Dr. Adam Alter’s research and bestselling books, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love this one next: “How to Read Body Language to Get What You Want: 6 Simple Psychological Tricks to Be More Confident”Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer
The Menopause Manifesto: #1 Ob/Gyn Shares the Truth About Hormones for Vitality, Energy, & Strength
Today, a top menopause doctor is here to give you the science and facts on menopause and hormone replacement therapy that your doctor isn’t telling you.This episode is a must listen because you’ll learn EXACTLY what to do to feel like yourself again.Dr. Jen Gunter, MD, is known as the internet’s best Ob/Gyn. She is a double board-certified, fellowship-trained medical doctor and a fierce advocate for women’s health. She says you deserve science-backed solutions, not fairytales, and she is here to bust through all menopause myths and clear through the misinformation.You’ll learn:- The best intervention for menopause symptoms to help you lose weight, sleep better, and stop suffering now.- Should you or a loved one be on hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?- Which form of HRT is best?- Are “bioidentical hormones” better?After today, you will know how to hack your hormones and get your mojo back. Bookmark this episode and share it with every single woman in your life, because it’s time to change the paradigm: you do not have to live with symptoms that can be resolved, and you do not have to suffer.For more resources, including links to Dr. Gunter’s research, website, and social media click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love our first episode about menopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver, MD: The #1 Menopause Doctor: How to Lose Belly Fat, Sleep Better, & Stop Suffering Now.Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer
Life Is Short (How to Spend It Wisely)
Today’s episode is a wake-up call. The reality is that time is passing you by.If you want to live a more meaningful, successful, and happy life, you need to get serious about the amount of time you have with your loved ones, because it’s limited. And unfortunately, today’s topic is something that is often not realized until it’s too late in life.After you listen to today’s episode, you’ll learn exactly what you can do to make the most of the time you have.If you loved this episode and want to know what to listen to next, check out this interview with Professor Tal Ben-Shahar, who will share more about creating a meaningful life: How to Build the Life You Want: Timeless Wisdom for More Happiness & Purpose.For more resources, including links to learn more about each expert on today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s free course, Make It HappenWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletterDisclaimer
5 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life Forever
In this episode, you’ll learn the best expert advice Mel is using right now.For this one-of-a-kind episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel hand-picked the top 5 most impactful, insightful, and exciting pieces of advice and rules for life ever shared by her guests. Listen as experts give you their best advice that will transform your health, stop anxiety, make you more money, improve your confidence, show when someone is lying to you, and help you live with more meaning and purpose.This episode is the cheat sheet for the level-up in life you have been looking for.What should you listen to next? You’ll love the full podcast episodes with each of the experts featured today:Dr. Mark Hyman: “Reset Your Health in 10 Days: Advice From a Renowned MD”Dr. Luana Marques: “Harvard Professor Says THIS Is the Secret to Success (It’s Not What You Think)” and “Turn Anxiety Into Power: A 3-Step Process to Master Your Emotions From a Harvard Psychologist”Tiffany Aliche: “5 Rules of Money: How to Make It, Save It, & Be Smarter About It”Janine Driver: "FBI-Trained Expert Explains How to Read Body Language"Judie Robbins: "Get Your Sh*t Together: This 85-Year-Old Badass Does More Than You & Me (Steal Her 7 Amazing Secrets)"For more resources, including links to learn more about each expert on today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s brand new free course Make It HappenWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer
How to Read Body Language to Get What You Want: 6 Simple Psychological Tricks to Be More Confident
Do you want to know how to talk to anyone with ease and confidence? In this episode, you will learn science-backed psychological tricks to be more successful, charismatic, and influential today.Vanessa Van Edwards is the founder of The Science of People, a behavior lab that studies high achievers and the science of confidence and body language. Her research proves that anyone can learn these practical skills and become a more successful person by using the same simple habits that almost every high achiever has.Whether you want to be a better leader, land your dream job, achieve big goals, or align your life with what you want, this is the episode for you.For more resources, including links to Vanessa’s bestselling books, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love hearing Vanessa’s other appearance on the podcast: Research From Princeton: 13 Proven Hacks That Boost Your Influence & Make You More ConfidentIf you are looking for more support, Mel wants to coach you. Her signature 6-month live coaching program, Launch, is open for registration for just a few more hours.Click here for more information and to sign up. If you miss registration, hop on the waitlist.Connect with Mel: Sign up for Mel’s 6 month coaching program, LaunchWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer
Why You Care So Much About These 5 Things (and How To Stop)
Don’t allow your life to be controlled by these 5 things.In today’s episode, Mel reveals the 5 surprising things that you waste time and energy on right now.You’ll be surprised by the sneaky things that are holding you back.Here’s the thing: When you try to control everything, you can't focus on anything that's truly important.By the end of this episode, you’ll learn the simple shifts that help you make room for the things that really matter.For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you are looking for more world-class free resources and support, sign up for Mel’s brand new free training, Make It Happen. This training is designed to help you make your next 6 months extraordinary. It includes a 29 page workbook and 2 video trainings that use the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and create a plan to make it happen.And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get started. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/makeithappenIf you liked this episode, here’s one you should listen to next now that you’ve taken back control over your time and emotions: This One Study Will Change How You Think About Your Entire LifeConnect with Mel: Get Mel’s brand new free course Make It HappenWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer
The #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same
Today, you are getting a step-by-step guide on how to change your brain so that it helps you get what you want. Joining Mel today is Dr. Tara Swart Bieber, MD, PhD. She has a medical degree from Oxford and a PhD from King's College London, and is a senior lecturer at MIT. This #1 neuroscientist will teach you how you can trick your brain into manifesting your goals and desires and use manifesting as a tool for success, happiness, and better health in 4 simple steps. She will also share the shocking link between stress and your brain and body. She reveals how stress leaks through the skin, is contagious, and gives you belly fat. You’ll also learn the 2 easy ways to reset your nervous system instantly, the 4 foods to eat for better brain health, the science of intuition, and how to use a vision board to achieve your most ambitious goals. Class is in session, because after you listen to this, your brain will not be the same.For more resources, including the link to Dr. Tara’s book, The Source, click here for the podcast episode page. If you are looking for more world-class free resources and support, sign up for Mel’s brand new free training, Make It Happen. This training is designed to help you make your next 6 months extraordinary. It includes a 29-page workbook and 2 video trainings that use the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and create a plan to make it happen.And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get started. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/makeithappenIf you liked this research-packed episode, here’s one you should listen to next: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness.Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s brand new free course Make It Happen (which comes with a 29 page workbook and 2 exclusive video trainings)Watch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer
How to Change Your Life in 6 Months: This One Hack Will Make It Happen
In today’s episode, Mel shares the one question that will determine your next six months (and reveal who you really are). Then, you’ll learn how to go from thinking about what you want to taking action and making it happen.The free companion workbook to this episode can be found at melrobbins.com/makeithappen.Along with your workbook, Mel has created 2 video trainings to help you feel inspired, energized, and in control again.Mel created this free program, Make It Happen, as a way to thank YOU for your support of this podcast and for making it one of the most popular podcasts in the world. The next 6 months of your life could be extraordinary, but it's not going to happen by accident. It will happen because you CHOOSE to make it happen. Do not let any more time go by wishing things were different. This is your opportunity to make it happen. Why wouldn’t you take it?And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get started. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/makeithappenConnect with Mel: For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.Liked this episode and want to know what to listen to next? Check out “This One Study Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life”Get Mel’s brand new free course Make It Happen (which comes with a 29 page workbook and 2 exclusive video trainings)Watch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Disclaimer
What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness
This one study will change how you think about your entire life.Today, you’re getting the definitive answer to this powerful question:What makes a good life?There is nothing more important than this conversation. Because by the time you are done listening, your life won’t be the same. In this episode, you’re getting the research, the secrets, and some very surprising takeaways from an 86-year-long study at Harvard. The Harvard Study of Adult Development began in 1938 and is the longest study that has ever been done on happiness, relationships, and the human experience. Joining Mel today is the director of that study, Dr. Robert Waldinger, MD. Dr. Waldinger is a medical doctor, professor at Harvard Medical School, and a zen priest. He is here to share all of the groundbreaking research and, more importantly, give you the answers to what you need to do starting today in order to live a good life.You’ll learn the best life advice and lessons from 100-year-olds, the surprising question of whether you can predict if you’ll be healthy at age 80, the simple daily habit that leads to lasting happiness, and more—all backed by decades of research.For more resources, including the link to Dr. Waldinger’s fantastic book, The Good Life, click here for the podcast episode page. This episode is a companion to Mel's brand new free training, Make It Happen. This training is designed to help you make your next 6 months extraordinary. It includes a 29 page workbook and 2 video trainings that use the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and create a plan to make it happen.And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get started. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/makeithappenConnect with Mel: Get Mel’s brand new free course Make It Happen (which comes with a 29 page workbook and 2 exclusive video trainings)Watch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer
3 Ways To Brainwash Yourself for Success & A More Meaningful Life
In today’s episode, you’ll learn 3 surprising steps to help you unlock the unlimited power of your mind, grounded in exciting research.You were meant to see this today.There is a reason you need to listen.You can feel inspired, energized, and in control again, if you know how to turn on your mind’s superpowers.Your mind has unlimited potential, and there are larger possibilities available to you, but you haven’t been taught how to unlock them.YET.Wouldn’t it be amazing if you had a sense that life was conspiring to help you?That there are signs that you are on the right path if you know how to look for them?That things are working out for you? You deserve to live a life filled with meaning and purpose. Today you’ll learn 3 ways to make that happen.This episode is a companion to Mel's brand new free training, Make It Happen. This training is designed to help you make your next 6 months extraordinary. It includes a 29 page workbook and 2 video trainings that use the latest research to help you get clear about what you want and create a plan to make it happen.And the cool part? It takes less than a minute for you to get started. Just sign up at melrobbins.com/makeithappenIf you liked this episode, listen to this one next: This One Study Will Change How You Think About Your Entire LifeFor more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s brand new free course Make It Happen (which comes with a 29 page workbook and 2 exclusive video trainings)Watch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Disclaimer
3 Small Decisions That Make You Feel Incredible: Do This Every Morning After Waking Up
In today’s episode, you’ll learn 3 simple yet profound science-backed strategies that will change your life, and you’ll feel the difference as soon as you start using them.These tiny decisions will instantly boost your energy as soon as you wake up, so that you OWN your mornings and start your day feeling incredible.They will make you healthier, improve your relationships, make you more productive, and strengthen your mindset in just a few minutes per day.If you love the proven hacks featured in today’s episode, then the next one you’ll want to listen to is: 8 Small Habits That Will Change Your Life: The Best Expert Advice I’m Using This YearFor more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best yearWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer
The #1 Menopause Doctor: How to Lose Belly Fat, Sleep Better, & Stop Suffering Now
Today's episode is a MUST listen. You won't believe what the latest research is saying about menopause. And you're likely not getting what you need to know from your doctor. Did you know perimenopause can begin as early as your 30’s? Or that symptoms can include frozen shoulder, joint pain, ear ringing, migraines, and body odor?Today, the #1 menopause doctor tells you everything she knows so you can stop guessing and KNOW how to stay healthy and feel amazing in your body.Dr. Mary Claire Haver joins Mel on the podcast today. She is a board certified obstetrics and gynecology specialist, a certified menopause practitioner from the Menopause Society, and her latest book is The New Menopause. Her advice today will help you optimize your health, no matter what your age. You've got symptoms; today's episode has solutions, like:3 types of foods that will stop your bloating.2 supplements that will help you sleep better.1 exercise that will help you lose weight and improve your bone density.Bookmark this episode and share it with every single woman in your life, because it’s time to change the paradigm: you do not have to live with symptoms that can be resolved and you do not have to suffer.For more resources, including links to Dr. Haver’s latest book, her free Menopause Empowerment Guide, and reader recommended physicians, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best yearWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer
4 Ways to Stay Calm When You’re Stressed: This Life Advice Will Change Your Future
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn 4 pieces of advice that will help you act confident when you're stressed, be fearless under pressure, reach your potential, and unlock the magic in your life.If you can’t stop procrastinating, are battling self-doubt, or you just need a reminder that you’re stronger than you think, then this is the episode for you.And if you know someone who’s not living up to their potential because they keep procrastinating on the actions they need to take, send them this episode and let Mel give them the motivation they need. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best yearWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer
What Alcohol Does to Your Body: Harvard’s Dr. Sarah Wakeman With the Medical Facts You Need to Know
Today you’re getting a masterclass from one of the most renowned and respected experts on alcohol.She’s here to give you the latest research and science of how alcohol impacts your body, brain, and mind. She’s going to give you facts, dispel myths, 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.Dr. Sarah Wakeman is Senior Medical Director of Substance Use Disorder at Mass General Brigham, home to nationally recognized hospitals and cutting-edge research. She's also an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and the Program Director of Mass General Substance Use Addiction Services.How much is TOO much alcohol?Is some alcohol healthy?What happens to your brain when you drink?And how do you help someone you love who drinks too much?Get the latest research so that you make the most informed decisions about the role alcohol plays in your life. For lots more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s free 29-page workbook to make this your best yearWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s newsletter Disclaimer