The Mel Robbins Podcast

Oh…sometimes life is a real doozy. You make all these plans, and boom. You step right into a pile of you-know-what. And then you realize that pile was there all along—you just missed it. Which brings us to the topic of today’s episode: making hard decisions and moving on from hard relationships. How do you move forward when…  You feel so torn about what to do. You don’t trust yourself. You’re scar...

At some point, the you-know-what is going to hit the fan. And it happened to me the other morning when I was driving my husband to his colonoscopy. This is the first episode without a video version because I recorded it from my iPhone after dropping my husband off at the hospital. I promised to take you into my life; I just didn't expect it to be as a stressful situation was unfolding in real time...

You can be rich. (Don’t roll your eyes at me; I’m serious.) This is not what you think. This episode today is so digestible. So counterintuitive. One of the most enlightening conversations I’ve had with anybody.  If I had a nickel for every epiphany I had during this episode, I’d be rich. Most of us have been thinking about money all wrong. It turns out that the amount of money you have in the ban...

A few years ago, I found this study from Harvard, and it changed my life. It's research about performance and feeling nervous, with a simple reframing method that you can use to never let fear stop you again. I’ve been using this technique with my five second rule for years, and the first way I applied it was to get control of my nerves and fear of public speaking. I’m going to teach you this new...

In this episode, you’re learning a simple but powerful way to take control of your mindset.  You need to get serious about your mindset. The way you think and talk to yourself has serious consequences. Your thoughts become your beliefs. Your beliefs turn into actions. Your actions become habits. And your habits determine who you are and what you achieve in life, or not. That’s why you need a Minds...

This episode blew my freakin’ mind. After you meet our expert today and learn her revolutionary approach to simplifying your life, you will never approach the topic of picking up, cleaning up, or organizing the same way again. Whether it’s your desk or closet that is overwhelming you, or like me, you are guilty of constantly starting projects and putting things in piles, only to run out of time or...

Today’s episode is a continuation of our exclusive two-part series with world-renowned medical expert Dr. Russell Kennedy. If you thought Part 1 of this series was life-changing, buckle up! Part 2 of this Toolkit brings you even more strategies and tools as we take questions from three more listeners of the podcast. Is anxiety impacting your ability to sleep? Tired of the negative loop of thoughts...

Today’s episode is my gift to you and anyone in your life who struggles with anxiety. I created this exclusive series, "The Toolkit for Healing Anxiety," because of the number of questions I am receiving from listeners asking for more resources on this topic.  Part 1 is packed with tactical takeaways and features Dr. Russell Kennedy, one of the world's most respected medical experts on anxiety.  D...

Today, you and I are calling BS on partners, friends, siblings, colleagues, and roommates who ride on your coattails, mooch off your generosity, and love the fact that you do everything. (While they do next to nothing.…)   It’s time to take your power back with 5 actionable takeaways to get people in your life to step up and do their part.   I’m not messing around. The first person you’ll meet in...

In this episode, you and I are talking about how to protect your peace.   You already spend a lot of time trying to be positive - so today I want to remind you that it is just as important to protect your energy  from people and situations who suck it dry.    You know the ones.    The friend who is so n-e-g-a-t-i-v-e, about everything!  The rude person at the coffee shop.  The colleague who’s alwa...

In today’s episode, I’m finally answering the #1 personal question that I get asked:   What’s the story behind my tattoo on my right wrist?   Pull up a seat to laugh along with us as Chris and I share our tattoo adventure - complete with anxiety, jealousy, intention, love, a huge mistake on my part, and the most incredible moments of synchronicity.   But it’s not just a story; there’s a much more...

In this episode, you’re learning how to speak up for yourself and make sure that you are heard.   Whether you want to be more influential and visible at work or there’s a hard conversation that you’ve been avoiding with a family member, this episode will empower you to have a breakthrough.   Most of us have never been taught the skills we need to have challenging conversations or to better advocat...

I made you an appointment with one of the world’s leading doctors in functional medicine. Dr. Mark Hyman has written an incredible 14 (!!!) New York Times best sellers. He is the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, and Head of Strategy and Innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. His latest book, Young Forever , teaches you science-backed, actionable steps t...

In this episode, you and I are tackling overwhelm together as I coach five listeners just like you who are tired of feeling so stressed.   I promise this will be helpful, fun, and full of powerful tools you can put to use immediately.   You need that because you’re drowning in your to-do lists, taking care of everyone else but yourself, and you’re saying yes to every commitment that enters your in...

In this episode, we are digging into betrayal and learning how to get your power back after someone shatters your trust.   It’s happened to me and I know it’s happened to you, too.   Maybe someone cheated on you. Maybe someone stole from you in business. Perhaps it was a friend who stabbed you in the back.     It’s painful.     You might not be sure how to confront that person, or if it’s even wor...

In this episode, you and I are getting intentional about your happiness. Happiness is misunderstood. Fortunately, there’s a ton of research that explains why it can be so elusive and, even better, HOW you can create a happier life, starting today. Our conversation about happiness begins with breaking down the two types of happiness and why it’s important for you to include both in your life. You’l...

Today’s episode is a trip.   I can’t wait to introduce you to my favorite metaphor - a road trip - to inspire you to have more fun and enjoy the ride on this thing called life.   After all, life is a journey. And no one’s path is exactly the same.    So today, I’m asking you to think about this road trip called life.    And I’m going to be asking you to consider some thought-provoking questions:  ...

In this episode, you are getting a brand new definition of confidence. This definition is based on research studies on how confidence is built. Confidence is not what you think it is. It is not a personality trait you’re born with, and it’s not reserved only for extroverts. Confidence is a skill that anyone can master. And today is the perfect day for you to start. You and I are breaking down the...

This is an episode about how to face the things that you’re scared to admit, or as in the case of my guest today, have never publicly spoken about. Today, you and I are going on a healing journey so that you can put the past where it belongs: in the rearview mirror. You deserve healing. It’s the only pathway for experiencing true peace, happiness, and the greatness you’re capable of. So, I’m intro...

In this episode, you are going to learn how to put yourself first.   Which means you and I are having a conversation about people-pleasing.   You know you do it. I do it, too.    In fact, unless you're a narcissistic jerk (and you’re not if you’re listening to these podcast episodes), we are all people-pleasers to some extent.   Being a people-pleaser is a coping mechanism and it is destroying you...

In this episode, I’m on a mission to open your eyes to new possibilities.   What do you really want from your life?   And how can you reimagine your next career move to help you fulfill it?   If you’re feeling stuck in a job you hate, were just laid off or fired, just graduated, or you have no idea what you want to do with your life, this episode is my gift to you.   I wanted to do something to he...

In this episode, we’re attacking procrastination head on – using science.   Just think about how many hours, or heck YEARS, you have wasted thinking about what you needed to do instead of doing it. That ends today.  This episode is packed with a simple, research-backed method to understanding why you procrastinate (it’s not what you think) and what researchers claim is the best way of tackling it....

In this episode, you’re invited to sit in on a really personal and raw conversation with our 17-year-old son, Oakley.   Whether you experience anxiety yourself or you’re just worried about someone you love who does, this episode is a powerful gift from my family to you.   What Oakley shares based on his personal experience is life-changing.   You will hear Oakley describe two periods of anxiety an...

In this episode, we’re discussing morning routines. This episode is very tactical and covers 5 simple but essential components of a perfect morning routine. I’m really glad that you’re taking this topic seriously because every successful person you admire is serious about their mornings. I sure am. How you set up your day is typically how it ends up. I love my morning routine so much that I call i...

Today’s episode is a masterclass on finding your purpose, listening to your gut, and never giving up (no matter what other people say).   So many of you write in asking for advice about purpose that I’ve decided to introduce you to a guest whose life story is the epitome of purpose.   You’re about to meet a woman who went from serving up stacks of pancakes at Denny’s to creating a billion-dollar p...