Episodes
This episode is your playbook for a happier, more fulfilling, and more meaningful life. Today, renowned researcher Dr. Judith Joseph, MD is here to share the simple, science-backed habits that will truly make your life better. She is here to share her groundbreaking research on this important subject and exactly what to do to feel more energized, excited, joyful, and present in your life again. Dr. Joseph is a double-board-certified psychiatrist who trained at and is affiliated with Columbia University and New York University. She is also a pioneering researcher and the founder and principa...
In this episode, you will learn why 80% of autoimmune diseases happen to women and the solutions to take back control of your health. Today, Dr. Sara Szal, a Harvard- and MIT-trained MD with over 25 years of clinical experience will share what is happening in your body when struggling with an autoimmune disease. These are the medical facts, signs, and causes you need to know from a renowned MD. This is science you’ve never heard and solutions you’ve never considered. After today you will know: What exactly is an autoimmune disease, and what causes it? Why do women have more autoimmune issue...
If nothing seems to be going your way, and when it feels like it’s all too much, today’s episode is for you. Today, Mel is showing up with a powerful message that will help if you’re feeling stressed, lost, alone, or like you’re losing hope. In this episode, Mel is giving you a 4-step roadmap to get unstuck and move forward in the truly unfair moments in life.When life hands you situations that seem impossible, it can feel like there’s no way out. In this episode, you’ll get the 4 powerful steps to help you move through life’s toughest challenges.No matter what situation you are in, you wil...
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 M...
In today’s episode, Mel asks you 3 powerful questions that will reveal who you really are. This episode gives you a simple way to learn more about yourself, find clarity, and feel energized and inspired again. The first question helps you become your best self and tap into your capacity for success and excellence. The second question will help you make any difficult decision and access your most important values.The third question involves your relationships, how you can make them better, and how you prioritize them.Whether you're at a crossroads or just curious about your potential, this ...
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 coachi...
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 ...
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 g...
In today’s episode, you’ll learn the simple, 15 minute morning routine you should do each day after waking up.If you want to wake up early and be more energized, productive, and in control of your day, you’ll love learning the 6 easy steps in Mel’s morning routine.From the first time you try out this 15 minute routine, you’ll be amazed by the difference it makes in your life.This powerful episode is packed with teaching, insights, research, and tools about making the most of your mornings.You’ll also learn why mornings are harder for some people than others and how sticking to this reliable...
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 ...
In today’s episode, you’ll learn a proven step-by-step process to achieve any goal.There are 6 simple steps that Mel has used over and over in her life to accomplish goals big and small, and she’s sharing her framework with you today.Whether you want to improve your health, launch a business, make a major life change, or simply get more steps in, this proven formula will help you create results.Mel will walk you through how she’s used this 6 step process in her own life, including how she got out of debt, became a bestselling author, and started this podcast, and she will share specific ins...
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 physi...
Take 7 minutes for yourself today. These are 7 minutes for the next year that will start 2025 right.In this special mini-episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel has a message just for you: This year, you have the power. You have the power to make this the best year of your life.You have the power to take the leap, pursue your dreams, and create the change you’ve always wanted.This is the year you take back control. You stop worrying about what others think, say, or do, and start focusing on YOU. Because here’s the truth: only you decide how to spend your time and energy. And when you direct...
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...
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 focu...
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, t...
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 ...
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 ...
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 epi...
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 y...
Today, you are getting the best dating advice out there for both you and your loved ones.Mel sits down with Logan Ury – a behavior scientist, dating expert, host of Netflix’s new dating series “The Later Daters,” and Director of Relationship Science at Hinge – to get her science-backed insights on finding success in dating.If dating apps make you feel hopeless, if you feel like dating is broken, or can’t seem to find “the one,” Logan’s insights will change your approach to finding love forever.Whether you're single, in a relationship, or supporting a loved one navigating the dating scene, t...
If you’re going through a breakup, or someone you love is, this episode is dedicated to you.Mel is sharing the #1 cure for your broken heart, and is here to help you navigate the incredibly difficult process of moving forward after a breakup.This is also a resource to share with anyone in your life who is going through heartbreak.In this episode, Mel is joined by her daughter Sawyer, who recently went through the biggest breakup of her life. They reveal research-backed strategies and the real, raw emotions of going through loss and grief, and together, they walk you through the painful task...
In this episode, you will learn the requirements of a good relationship – and the signs your relationship may not go the distance.If you’re wondering if someone is “the one” and you’re not sure if you should end things, you’ll get the answer today.And if you’re struggling through a rough patch in your relationship and want tools and tips on how to make it better, Mel is sharing that as well.Today, you’re getting the skills you need for any healthy romantic relationship.Whether you’re in the early stages of dating, committed for years, or simply curious about your compatibility, this episode...
After listening to this episode, you’re going to understand how to harness the power of your mind in a way you never thought possible.Today, Mel welcomes Dr. Jeff Karp, a world-renowned scientist and innovator, who’s here to teach you simple, science-backed methods to unlock your potential, no matter where you’re starting from.You’ll learn how these tools helped Dr. Karp break free from feeling stuck, reframe challenges, and bring creativity and connection into every area of his life.He’ll show you exactly how to use these techniques to sharpen your focus, manage stress, and boost your ener...
Today, Mel is sharing exactly what you can do to improve the dynamic within your family.Whether it’s disagreements over politics, someone who always has to be in the center of attention, or just pressure to make the limited time fun, family get-togethers can be hard.You’ll learn Mel’s favorite tool, The Let Them Theory, to stop getting upset, bothered, or angry with your family, and what you can do instead.This episode is a masterclass in how to improve your relationships with your family, so you can create stronger, more positive, and peaceful connections.For more resources, including link...
If you find that the clutter keeps piling up, this episode will blow your mind.You’re going to learn a foolproof decluttering method that has transformed Mel’s home.The incredible Dana K. White, founder of the hit blog, A Slob Comes Clean, and author of How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind, is here to help you tackle your clutter and the overwhelm that comes with it. Today she shares a five-step process that’s revolutionized the way countless people manage their lives—and it’s not about buying more containers or wasting time making everything look perfect. This is decluttering ...
Today, Mel’s dream guest joins her in the Boston studios: Dr. Gabor Maté, MD.Dr. Maté is a world-renowned trauma expert, and shares things today unlike he has ever shared before.This wide-ranging conversation covers ADHD, autoimmune diseases, anxiety, addiction, people pleasing, and trauma. Dr. Maté will take you on a deep dive into how your early life experiences can shape the way you feel and function today, both mentally and physically. This episode is about unlocking real healing and finding hope. Dr. Maté’s compassionate insights will show you how understanding your past can free you t...
It’s time to get off the hamster wheel that’s leaving you exhausted and overwhelmed.If the idea of “doing nothing” feels almost painful and you feel uncomfortable when you’re not busy, this episode is the wake-up call you need. Today, Mel unpacks one of the most common addictions that you probably have never heard of before: the addiction to busyness and stress.Here to give more research and advice is Dr. Scott Lyons, a medical doctor, psychologist, and world-renowned trauma expert. Dr. Lyons explains why over-scheduling every second of your day and constantly feeling “not enough” unless st...
Today, you’ll learn the #1 money rule to live by to achieve financial success. You’ll also get the secret to stopping fear and anxiety around money for good. In this episode, financial expert Farnoosh Torabi will uncover major money myths that leave you feeling trapped and the steps you need to take to get good with money and build wealth. Whether you want to start saving, make more, or get out of debt, this episode will lay the foundation for greater financial success. This is an open and honest episode that will help you transform your relationship with money, and Mel candidly shares abou...
Today, you will learn a mindset that will unlock the full power of your mind.Your thoughts are connected to your future. It’s time to destroy the limitations of your mind so that you can unlock greater success, purpose, and possibilities.If you feel stuck, unmotivated, or like you’re falling behind, this episode is for you.Right now, there are 3 lies you tell yourself that are keeping you stuck in negative thinking patterns.Today, Mel, along with four renowned experts, will help you identify 3 three lies and replace them with empowering truths that will shift your perspective and make movin...