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Mel Robbins

You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. The Mel Robbins Podcast is the #1 podcast on the globe for a reason: Mel’s simple, research-backed advice has changed millions of people’s lives, and in every episode, she’s giving you all her hard-fought secrets, science-backed tools, and deeply personal stories, so you can change yours too. If you’re a new listener, you’re in the right place. Every episode will empower you to create a better life and help you take a step toward the life you want. Want more? Follow along at @melrobbins

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If you’re feeling tired, unfocused, and like your mind is being hijacked, today’s episode is for you. 

The world today is designed to steal your focus. 

In today’s episode, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Amishi Jha joins Mel to deliver a wake-up call: 

Every scroll, every ping, every mindless click – these aren’t just distractions. They are rewiring your brain and reshaping your priorities. 

If you can’t control your attention, you can’t steer your life. 

But the good news? You can train your brain to pay attention again. 

Dr. Jha is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of attention. She’s worked with elite athletes, military special forces, and medical professionals under pressure – and what she’s discovered will change how you think about your mind. 

In this eye-opening and empowering conversation, you’ll learn: 

-Why your brain defaults to distraction 

-The three types of attention and how to strengthen each one 

-How just 12 minutes a day can change your mental performance 

-Why multitasking is a myth (and what to do instead)

Whether you feel chronically scattered, mentally drained, or just want to sharpen your edge, this episode will give you the tools and science to take your attention back. 

This isn’t just about focus. It’s about your ability to be present, perform better, and stay grounded in a chaotic world. 

Let’s train your brain. 

For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Mindset Reset Toolkit: How to Make Your Mind Work for You (Using Simple Neuroscience)

Connect with Mel: 

 

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12 Minutes to a Better Brain: Neuroscientist Reveals the #1 Habit for Clarity & Focus

In this episode, you will learn what to eat to heal your body, starve cancer, and prevent disease - with the food you eat. 

Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a double board‑certified Mayo Clinic physician, the first cancer doctor ever on this podcast, integrative oncology pioneer, and stage 4 cancer survivor. 

Her colleagues at Mayo Clinic call her “the Magic Bullet” because of the incredible results she gets combining traditional medicine with lifestyle interventions. 

This conversation is going to change the way you think about food, exercise, sleep, stress, and disease. 

Inside this episode, you’ll learn: 

-The top 5 cancer‑fighting foods 

-Why the modern diet is making you sick (and why ultra processed foods are a leading cause of death) 

-Why food is medicine and how it works in your body 

-The fiber rule tied to lower cancer risk—and why most men miss it 

-The truth about soy and breast cancer (edamame actually reduces breast cancer recurrence by 25%) 

-How to make healthy eating unbelievably easy (simple food swaps that heal your body) 

Whether you want more energy, want to protect your health, or want exact guidance on what to eat and what to avoid for a vibrant life, this episode is for you. 

What you'll learn today will add years to your life and life to your years, and can do the same for the people you love. 

And stick around until the end for Dr. Mussallem’s powerful personal story - from stage 4 cancer at 26 to a heart transplant five years ago - and the mindset shift that will change how you care for your body. 

For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Change Your Body & Your Life in 1 Month: 4 Small Habits That Actually Work

Connect with Mel: 

 

Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer
 
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Mayo Clinic Cancer Doctor: 5 Foods That Heal the Body, Starve Cancer, & Prevent Disease

If you’ve been thinking, 

I can’t focus… 

I can’t catch up… 

I feel so behind… 

this episode is for you. 

Today, Mel breaks down overwhelm:

why your brain feels overloaded and the 4 simple steps you can use today to clear your mind and finally get back on track. 

You’ll learn: 

-The real reason you can’t focus (and it’s not what you think) 
-The first thing to do when you feel paralyzed by stress or decisions 

-Why doing more is actually keeping you stuck 

-A quick 30-second reset that melts overwhelm fast 
-How to stop the “I’m so behind” spiral If your to-do list never ends. 

If your home, inbox, or mind feels cluttered, or if you’re constantly running on empty, this episode will help you hit reset. 

By the end, you’ll have a proven game plan to break free from the Overwhelm Trap and take your power back, in a very surprising way. 

For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Focus on Yourself: 3 Signs You’re Giving Too Much & What to Do About It Right Now

Connect with Mel: 

 

Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer
 
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If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed, You Need to Hear This

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn the new science of healing your body, stopping pain, and feeling better now. 

One of the world’s most respected neurosurgeons and medical experts alive is here to reveal the new frontiers in pain management and how you can feel better in your body starting today. 

Whether you’ve been living with a chronic condition, you’re dealing with an injury that just happened, or you’re listening for a loved one, you’re going to learn so much from our expert. 

Dr. Sanjay Gupta, MD is a world-renowned neurosurgeon, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, and author of the New York Times bestselling book, “It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life.” 

 

In this conversation, you’ll learn: 

-The new science of chronic pain 

-Why your pain is real, even when doctors can’t find the cause 

-The groundbreaking pain management options that are available to you that work with your body's natural intelligent systems of healing 

-How to prevent acute injuries from turning into chronic pain 

-How your nervous system stores pain 

-The 5 steps to start feeling better 

-The biggest myths about healing (and what you should never do right after an injury) 

-Specific interventions you can try, without medication or surgery, to start feeling better now 

-How to support a loved one who is in pain or dealing with a chronic illness 

You’ll walk away with a new understanding of pain and a real path to relief – starting today. 

For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Change Your Body & Your Life in 1 Month: 4 Small Habits That Actually Work

Connect with Mel: 

 

Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer
 
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Feel Better Now: Neurosurgeon Reveals the New Science of Healing Your Body & Stopping Pain Today

What if the one thing that matters most for your success isn’t talent, luck, or intelligence, but something you can build starting today? 

In this eye-opening conversation, renowned psychologist Dr. Angela Duckworth joins Mel to reveal the real science of success and what drives achievement – and it’s not what you’ve been told. 

You’ll learn why grit – the combination of passion and perseverance – matters more than talent, intelligence, or motivation alone. And today, you’ll learn exactly how to build it. 

Dr. Duckworth is a pioneering researcher in psychology, professor at The University of Pennsylvania, a MacArthur “Genius” Grant winner, and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grit, which has changed the way millions of people understand success. 

In this powerful, research-backed conversation, she unpacks the truth about what it really takes to succeed and how you and your family can tap into this research in your daily life. 

You’ll learn: 

-The four traits gritty people have (and how to build them) 

-Why most people quit too soon and how to stay motivated 

-How to develop a growth mindset at any age 

-What elite performers know about discipline that you don’t 

-Why your environment is quietly shaping your success 
 

Success isn’t reserved for the gifted, it’s built by those who refuse to give up. 

If you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated, or ready to give up, don’t. Not before you hear this. 

Because grit can be learned. And this episode shows you how. 

For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Motivate Yourself: Leverage Dopamine & Overcome Your Excuses

Connect with Mel: 

 

Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer
 
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How to Create a Successful Mindset: The Science of Passion and Perseverance

If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or like you’re not living the life you’re meant to, this conversation is for you. 

Today’s episode is a guide to how you can transform your life – at any moment. 

Mel sits down with New York Times bestselling author, ultra-endurance athlete, and host of one of the world’s top podcasts, Rich Roll, to reveal the lessons from his three jaw-dropping reinventions. 

From being an alcoholic who couldn’t make the ends meet, to an overweight lawyer who could barely climb a flight of stairs, to one of the fittest men alive with a global platform inspiring millions – Rich’s story will show you what it really takes to change, not once, but over and over again. 

You’ll learn: 

-How to create a new version of yourself at any age 

-How to discover your authentic self at any age

-What most people get wrong about transformation 

-How to recognize when you’re stuck in the wrong life and listen to the voice calling you forward 

-The mindset shifts that transform setbacks into catalysts for change 

-Why patience and self-compassion are essential for long-term reinvention 

-How to help someone in your life who is struggling 

This episode is a roadmap for your own transformation and how you can reinvent yourself at any age. 

Whether you want to break free from old habits, find your purpose, or start living a life you truly want, this episode will prove that you can rewrite your own story – starting now. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Are You the Driver in Your Life or Just the Passenger?

Connect with Mel: 

 

Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal newsletter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer
 
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It’s Not Too Late: How to Transform Your Life at Any Moment

If you feel like nothing feels exciting or fun anymore, you’re not alone. 

In today’s episode, Mel shares 6 small ways you can break out of autopilot and live with more joy, fun, and energy. 

If you’re tired of feeling numb, heavy, or stuck in a routine, this episode is your wake-up call. 

Mel proves to you today that you can have more fun, even when life feels hard. 

Practice these simple shifts, and over time you’ll feel brighter, lighter, and more alive than you have in years. 

This episode will teach you: 

-Why having fun is the secret to a healthy life 

-How to stop taking everything so seriously 

-The most important truth about joy that is proven through research 

-How to start saying yes to fun instead of talking yourself out of it 

-Why being bad at something is the secret to more joy 

-How to drop the fear of judgment 

-To reconnect with the things that make you feel truly alive 

-How to start being the “fun person” in your group of friends 

Bring the fun back to your life. Learn the simple steps that bring back your energy, spark your own joy, and make life exciting again. 

Every day is a chance to smile. Laugh about the stupid stuff, and feel more alive. Don’t waste it. 

For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How To Make Your Life Exciting Again

Click here to get tickets to Mel's live tour, Let Them Tour 2026.

Connect with Mel: 

 

Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer
 
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Try It for 1 Week: 6 Small Ways to Bring Back the Happiness, Energy, and Fun

What if everything you’ve been told about health, stress, and aging is wrong? 

Today, the legendary Dr. Ellen Langer – pioneering Harvard psychologist and global mindfulness legend, renowned for her 50+ years of groundbreaking research – joins Mel for the conversation of a lifetime. 

She says you can use your mind to heal your body, and she has 50 years of headline-making science to back it up. 

You’ll hear about people healing faster when the clock on the wall sped up. 

Elderly men getting stronger and younger by pretending they traveled back in time. 

Hotel housekeepers losing weight simply by being told their work counted as exercise. 

And that’s just scratching the surface. 

Dr. Langer’s research shows that your beliefs and attention can boost your health, and today, she’s sharing exactly how you can apply this science into your daily life. 

You’re going to learn how to use your mind to heal your body and give yourself the gift of a healthier, happier life – from the inside out. 

You’ll also learn: 

-The mindset shifts that can boost immunity, ease pain, and speed up recovery 

-The famed research studies that will stop you in your tracks and make you rethink your health 

-How to reframe regret and stop getting stuck focusing on the past 

-What to do next time you or a loved one is facing a chronic illness or scary diagnosis 

Dr. Langer says it’s clear: 

You are more powerful than you think. 

Your beliefs shape your biology. 

This episode shows you how. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind. 

Click here to get tickets to Mel's live tour, Let Them Tour 2026.

Connect with Mel: 

 

Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer
 
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Use Your Mind to Heal Your Body With the #1 Harvard Psychologist

What if the world became a better place by becoming better, more authentic versions of ourselves?

Despite what the headlines and social media might suggest, we’re not as divided as we think. Most people want the same core things: to be a good person, to live with integrity and authenticity, and to make a positive impact.

But we’re caught in a collective illusion - where the loudest voices dominate 80% of the headlines, social media, and public conversation.

If there’s one episode to share with someone who’s feeling discouraged about the state of the world, it’s this one.

In this powerful conversation, Mel sits down with Dr. Todd Rose, co-founder and CEO of the think tank Populace, which is on a mission to use data to ensure that all people have the opportunity to pursue fulfilling lives.

He was also a professor at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, where he earned his PhD and founded the Laboratory for the Science of Individuality.

Dr. Rose has analyzed the largest dataset ever collected on what people actually want in life based not on what they share publicly, but what they admit privately, when they’re telling the truth.

The data is clear: we are more alike than we are different. And the small, authentic choices we make every day can have a ripple effect that changes culture at scale.

He also shares a remarkable moment in history that proves real change doesn’t start with the majority - it starts with a few people who dare to live honestly.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why the world feels more polarized than it really is
- What people actually want in life, according to the data

- How the media and social platforms distort what most people believe
- Why authenticity makes you happier, stronger, and more impactful
- How your personal choices create ripple effects with global impact
- Practical steps to live more truthfully and reclaim your voice

 

This conversation will change how you see the world — and your place in it.

If there’s one episode to listen to and share, it’s this one.

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: This Conversation Will Change Your Life: Do This to Find Purpose & Meaning

Click here to get tickets to Mel's live tour, Let Them Tour 2026.

Connect with Mel: 

 

Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on InstagramThe Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTokSign up for Mel’s personal letterSubscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer
 
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This One Research Study Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life

Feeling overloaded, discouraged, and overwhelmed? You’re not alone. 

Today’s episode will show you how to keep going and explore new possibilities for yourself, even during uncertain times. 

Mel’s guest today, Kellie Gerardi, is here to give you the step-by-step process to building the life you want. 

Kellie is an astronaut and bioastronautics researcher who went from working coat check to leading research missions in space. 
 

And Kellie doesn’t just take you into space - she takes you into the real-life moments most people never talk about. 

She speaks about infertility, IVF, ambition, motherhood, and big dreams in a candid way you rarely hear discussed. 

Together, Mel and Kellie walk through 3 truths that will change how you show up to your life. 
 

In this episode, you’ll hear about: 

-How to keep going even during challenging times. 

-The question that changes everything: Why not me? 

-Why extraordinary things aren't reserved for extraordinary people. 

-You can become the person you want to be, but you have to act like it first. 

-Why hiding isn’t strength, it’s self-destruction. 

-Rules are made to be broken. 

-People will judge you no matter what you do. Let them. 
 

Whether you're going after a goal, discouraged in the face of setbacks, or just trying to get through the day, this episode will give you the motivation, courage, and tools you need. 

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. 

Click here to get tickets to Mel's live tour, Let Them Tour 2026.

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: A Process for Finding Purpose: Do THIS to Build the Life You Want

Connect with Mel: 

 

Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer
 
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How to Build the Life You Want (Even When You Feel Overloaded, Exhausted, & Uncertain)

By the time you finish listening, your perspective on death—and life—will be forever changed.

Today, Mel sits down with death doula and best-selling author Alua Arthur for a transformative conversation about how embracing the shortness of life can unlock a profound sense of joy and purpose in your life right now.

Alua shares three powerful questions you should ask yourself today and reveals an inspiring exercise to perform on your birthday to help you live with more intention and gratitude.

With wisdom, warmth, and humor, Alua shows how getting real about death can unlock the authentic, fulfilling life you’re meant to live.

Prepare for a mindset shift that will change how you look at life, death, and everything in between.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked this deeply profound episode, listen to this one next: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind

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