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The Mel Robbins Podcast

The Mel Robbins Podcast

By: Mel Robbins
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Summary

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 Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Mel Robbins Podcast ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.SiriusXM Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • If You’re Feeling Stuck in Life, Listen to This
    May 14 2026

    If you’ve been feeling lost, overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re meant for more but can’t seem to move forward, this episode is for you.

    It’s finally time you get unstuck.

    In today’s solo episode, Mel breaks down the 3 traps that keep you stuck – the hidden patterns that leave you wishing, overthinking, and doubting yourself instead of taking action.

    You’ve been beating yourself up instead of making the moves that could quickly get you out of a rut and onto changing your life for the better.

    That ends today.

    Through questions from your fellow listeners and straight-to-the-point coaching, Mell will show you how to spot the trap you’re in, understand what’s really keeping you there, and finally break free so you can go after what you want.

    By the end of this empowering conversation, you’ll know:

    -How to recognize the 3 traps that keep you stuck and reclaim your power

    -How you can make progress on any goal in just 15 minutes a day

    -How to let go of the past and use regret to fuel your next chapter

    -Why waiting to feel motivated never works, and what to do instead

    -Why your brain overcomplicates simple things — and how to outsmart it

    -The mindset that instantly removes unneeded pressure from your life

    -Exactly what to do when you have no structure or sense of direction.

    If you’re sick of feeling stuck, this episode will help you see exactly what’s been standing in your way – and what it takes to finally move forward.

    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 Design Your Life in 1 Hour.

    Connect with Mel:

    • Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein
    • Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.
    • Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory
    • Watch the episodes on YouTube
    • Follow Mel on Instagram
    • The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram
    • Mel's TikTok
    • Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free
    • Disclaimer

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    50 mins
  • How to Eliminate Self-Doubt Forever & Build Unshakeable Confidence
    May 11 2026

    In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to beat self-doubt, stop procrastinating, and communicate with ease and confidence.

    Joining Mel today is Dr. Shadé Zahrai, a behavioral researcher and confidence expert, to teach you a research-backed, 4-part framework for building unshakeable confidence and eliminating self-doubt.

    Dr. Zahrai says that self-doubt shows up in many different ways - from overthinking, to constant comparison, to blame and resentment, and yes… to procrastination.

    Today, she will walk you through the framework she says will start to dissolve that self-doubt once and for all, part by part.

    You’ll learn:

    -The 2 things to do when you don’t like yourself

    -4 signs you feel powerless in your life - and what to do next

    -A proven way to worry less - and it starts with your phone alarm

    -The 4 sneaky ways self-doubt shows up

    -The one word to cut from your vocabulary and what to say instead

    -How to change your voice so you sound confident when it counts

    -The mind-blowing scar experiment that shows how your mindset shapes every interaction

    -How your first jobs hardwire the way you show up at work - for years

    -The 4 “trust traits” that run your relationships and your career

    -Why feeling like an imposter is a good sign - and how to use it

    -What chronic complaining tells people about you - and how it keeps you stuck

    -How to make better decisions under pressure, without second-guessing yourself after

    By the time you’re done listening, you’ll have the tools you need, and you’ll know which one to use for your own personal struggles, so that you finally show up for your life with the confidence you deserve.

    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: Stanford Luck Researcher: How to Manifest the Life You Want

    Connect with Mel:

    • Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein
    • Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.
    • Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory
    • Watch the episodes on YouTube
    • Follow Mel on Instagram
    • The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram
    • Mel's TikTok
    • Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free
    • Disclaimer

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • The Reality of Adult Friendship: Here’s Why You’re Lonely & How to Make Real Friends as an Adult
    May 7 2026

    If you’ve ever felt like making friends as an adult feels impossible, or you’ve looked around and thought, "Where did all my friends go?" – you are not alone.

    Or maybe you have friends, and you want deeper connections, but you don’t know how to create it without forcing it.

    Friendship is hard right now. Which is why today, Mel is sitting down with Harvard-trained social scientist and bestselling author, Kasley Killam, who has spent the last 15 years researching friendship, connection, and loneliness.

    Have you ever wondered why the friendships that once felt close now feel distant?

    Why you genuinely want to see people more, but somehow always end up canceling?

    Or why making new friends as an adult feels so forced and exhausting when it never used to?

    There's a reason for all of that. And today, Kasley is giving you the answer.

    She is also raising the stakes on friendship and explaining why social health is the missing key to living a longer, healthier, and happier life.

    Kasley has conducted positive psychology research at the University of Pennsylvania and launched an award-winning initiative at Stanford that promotes empathy and kindness. And in this conversation, she’s here to clear up the confusion, cut through the excuses, and give you the tools that make connection feel doable again.

    You’ll also learn the 4 friendship styles - and identify which one you are - so you’ll finally understand why friendship drains you, why it feels easy for some people, and what you specifically need to create the relationships you want.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    -Why adult friendship feels so hard (and how to make it easier)

    -Why social health is a missing pillar of well-being

    -The Excuse vs. Need framework for connection

    -The Swap Strategy to feel less lonely, fast

    -The 5-3-1 Rule for stronger friendships

    -How to deepen the relationships you already have

    -Exactly how to make new friends as an adult

    -Why connection is essential - not optional

    No matter your age or stage of life, it’s not too late.

    If you’ve felt lonely, disconnected, or like building real friendship is impossible, this conversation will show you exactly what to do next, with steps that are simple, specific, and realistic.

    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: What Makes a Good Life? Lessons From the Longest Study on Happiness

    Connect with Mel:

    • Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein
    • Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.
    • Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory
    • Watch the episodes on YouTube
    • Follow Mel on Instagram
    • The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram
    • Mel's TikTok
    • Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free
    • Disclaimer

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
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Thank you so much to Mel and your lovely family - I was glued to this podcast. So much helpful advice. Some things that I am not doing as parent which are certainly takeaways but also some things I am doing which gives me hope that my 2 boys, 11 & 13, will grow up and feeling connected and open with us xx

This is incredible

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Loving loving loving it! So much useful advice. Love Mel, she’s just so authentic the kind of woman I love being around.

Just discovered a gem!

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Just tuned in and listened to Mel’s first fabulous thought-provoking and profound podcast and, I declare and accept this day as my first day of ‘the fresh start effect’. I am excited about the journey ahead and thank you for being there to hold my hand 🙏

Happy Birthday Mel 🌻

‘The Fresh Start Effect’

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This really broke down and put into perspective things that I couldn’t make sense of. The strategy is something I would try to apply. I was happy someone sent a link.

Great insight

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Thanks for sharing your insight Kendall and Mel. It's gritty, it's real and it is enlightening.

weekly pick me up

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