The Mel Robbins Podcast

Today, you’ll learn how to stop playing small and step into the bigger life that’s waiting for you.  You’ll learn how to stop shrinking, stop explaining, and start claiming what you want without guilt, apology, or second-guessing.  Whether you’re coming out of a breakup, burnout, or just a version of life that no longer fits, this conversation will show you how to reinvent yourself from the inside...

This is one of the single best conversations ever had on the podcast.  Today, in honor of Dr. Jim Doty, Mel is sharing this episode on manifestation, neuroscience, and what’s truly possible when you unlock the power of your mind and heart. Dr. Doty was truly an extraordinary human being who lived an extraordinary life. He was a world-renowned Stanford neurosurgeon and neuroscientist, a New York Ti...

In this episode, you’ll discover how your childhood shaped who you are today—and the hidden parenting mistakes that impact every relationship you have.  You’ll also learn tools for excellent parenting and how to improve any relationship, including with your own parents, siblings, partner, kids, and friends.  Joining Mel today is Dr. Aliza Pressman, PhD. Dr. Pressman is a world‑renowned development...

Today’s episode is a deeply honest conversation about what it takes to let go of mistakes, forgive yourself, leave your past in the past, and create a new version of you.  In this moving episode, Mel sits down with her friend Carl Lentz, a former megachurch pastor, who watched his life implode in real time.  Carl doesn’t dodge the truth: His actions shattered trust, cost him his career, and nearly...

Today’s episode is the cheat sheet you’ve been waiting for. If you're confused by all the conflicting health advice – from keto to vegan, biohacking, to hormone tracking – this is your reset.  Mel did the heavy lifting for you, analyzing 53 conversations with the world’s leading health experts to pinpoint exactly what matters most for your health, energy, and longevity.  The result? 3 simple, scie...

In this episode, you’ll learn the secret to getting anything you want in life.  You’ll also learn how to build unshakable self-confidence, turn rejection into fuel, and push through doubt to create a life you're proud of.  Today, legendary film producer Will Packer is here to help you create a blockbuster life.  He is one of the most successful producers and filmmakers in the world, with ten #1 bo...

If you’re exhausted, barely keeping it together, and quietly wondering when you’ll feel like yourself again… this episode is your lifeline.  Maybe you’re the one who keeps the house running.  The one everyone calls in an emergency.  The one who knows takes care of everyone including medications, the bills, doctor visits, and the schedules. The one who stays up late searching for answers, and gets...

After listening to this episode, your brain will not be the same.  In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop negative thoughts, heal from past trauma, and reset your mind for peace, focus, and resilience.  Today, neuroscientist Dr. Caroline Leaf is here to share her evidence-based, 5-step Neurocycle method that has helped millions take control of their mental health – and will help you take your p...

You’re about to hear what a heart surgeon wishes you knew sooner.  If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on inside your body, or what habits are silently destroying your heart, this episode could be a lifesaver.  Dr. Jeremy London is a renowned heart surgeon with 25 years of experience. After performing thousands of heart surgeries, he’s seen what wrecks the human heart, and he has one missi...

This episode is your playbook for having saner, smarter, and more successful conversations, even when you disagree.  If every dinner turns into a debate…  If you feel like you're having the same argument on repeat…  If you're avoiding certain topics, work events, or even your family and friends altogether…  It might feel like your life is shrinking. And you’re not alone. People around the world ar...

These 6 pieces of advice are exactly what you need to hear.  And buckle up, because today, Mel is not holding back.  If you’re feeling lost in your 20s, this episode is your roadmap to making this decade better than you ever imagined.  Whether you’re in your 20s, love someone who is, or just feel behind in life, this episode is for you.  Mel is pulling back the curtain on what nobody tells you abo...

This episode will change how you understand your brain – and yourself.  If you’ve ever felt like your brain is working against you – think brain fog, mood swings, and exhaustion – you’re not crazy, you’re not broken, and it’s not your fault.  Today, world-renowned neuroscientist Dr. Sarah McKay joins Mel for a groundbreaking conversation that will completely transform how you understand your brain...

This episode will change both how you see your life – and how you live it. If you’ve been struggling to find meaning, clarity, or peace, this conversation is the reset you didn’t know you needed. You’ll walk away with timeless strategies for living with more purpose, courage, and kindness, even when life is hard. Today, Mel sits down with Judge Frank Caprio, an 88-year-old father, husband, cancer...

If you’ve ever felt lost, this unforgettable conversation will help you come home to yourself.  This episode will change how you think about your past, your purpose, and what’s possible for your future.  Because if you’ve been carrying pain, guilt, or questions you can’t quite name, this is the conversation that helps you finally let go of all that.  Today, Mel sits down with singer-songwriter Mon...

If you’ve ever said, “I’m not ready,” this episode is for you.  It’s time to stop living small and start doing the things you’ve always wanted to do. Today, Mel is going to change the way you think about fear, confidence, and going after what you really want.  In this episode, Mel shares one of the most challenging and surprising experiences of her life: a sold-out, five-city live theater tour tha...

In today’s episode, you’ll get the positive boost you’ve been needing for a long time.  Mel is teaching you how to upgrade your energy, mood, and mindset with 7 tiny changes you can make in your life today.  Right now, life feels like it is speeding by; there is so much to do, and life feels really overwhelming. You’re tired, overbooked, and wondering why everything feels harder than it should.  T...

James Patterson has sold 400 million books and written hundreds of stories, but the most important one he’s lived is being a dad.  In this powerful, personal, and deeply relatable episode, one of the world’s bestselling authors steps away from the writing desk and into the studio to talk about what matters most: family.  Whether you're a dad, love a dad, or are simply navigating your own relations...

If you’re tired of picking apart your appearance, hiding your body, or never feeling good enough, this episode is for you.  Today, you’ll learn the 4 simple steps you can take to build lasting confidence and finally feel good in your body.  This powerful episode was inspired by a raw and emotional conversation Mel had with viral comedian Jake Shane.  When Jake admitted he hates how he looks and st...

Today, Mel sits down with one of the most extraordinary guests to ever appear on this podcast.  If you’ve ever asked yourself:  What’s my purpose?  How can I make a difference?  How do I stay hopeful when the world feels broken?  This is the conversation that will change the way you think about your own power to lead a life that matters.  Bryan Stevenson is Mel's personal hero, and what he shares...

Today, you’ll learn how to control your mind and train it for extraordinary performance.  By the end of this episode, you’ll know the exact mental training techniques used by world-class athletes, Olympians, and elite performers to overcome fear, build resilience, and unlock the next level of your potential.  Mel’s guest today is renowned performance and mindset coach Steve Magness, who has coache...

Today’s episode is your ultimate guide to fixing your hormones at any age—and it’s a MUST listen for every woman in your life.   If you’re tired, bloated, gaining weight in places you never used to, struggling with thinning hair, acne, brain fog, low sex drive, mood swings, PMS, painful periods — this is not how it has to be.  Mel sits down with top OB-GYN and hormone expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd,...

If you struggle with anxiety, this episode will change your life.  In today’s conversation, Mel sits down with Harvard Medical School psychologist and world-renowned anxiety expert Dr. David Rosmarin — and he’s about to flip everything you think you know about anxiety on its head.  By the end of this episode, you are going to know exactly what anxiety is, the things you’re doing that are making it...

Right now, there’s something you want.  Maybe you need help at home, more support from your partner, or it’s time to set a boundary at work.  But you’re avoiding the conversation. Why? Because it feels hard. You don’t want conflict, you don’t want to upset anyone, and you just don’t know how to bring it up.  That ends today.  The greatest things in life are on the other side of hard conversations....

Today’s episode is going to fundamentally change the way you think about spirituality — and what it truly means to live a deep and meaningful life.  Mel sits down with Dr. Lisa Miller, the world’s leading expert on the neuroscientific benefits of spirituality. Her groundbreaking research proves that every human being is biologically hardwired for spirituality — even if, right now, it means nothing...

In today's episode, you'll learn how to heal from an emotionally immature parent.  If you've ever felt invisible in your own family, like your needs didn't matter, or if nothing you did was ever enough, this episode is for you.  Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson is here to assure you that you're not imagining it. You're not too sensitive. You're not overreacting. And you're not alone.  If you find yourself st...