The Mel Robbins Podcast

This episode will completely change the way you think about communication.  What you learn will boost your influence and make you more confident. If you…  Overthink what you said hours after a meeting,  Freeze up when it’s your turn to talk,  Or want to sound more confident without faking it…  This is your blueprint for better conversations at work, in relationships, and in life.  Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Alison Wood Brooks: Harvard professor, researcher, author, and one of the world’s leading experts on the science of communication.  Her course at Harvard Business School, all about communication, is one of the most popular classes there – and in this episode she shares the exact methods she teaches to students at HBS.  You’re going to learn the exact tools and strategies that will help you communicate with more confidence, ease, and clarity.  You'll learn:  -What makes conversation feel so hard and how to make it easier  -The #1 mistake people make when they talk  -How to feel more confident even when you're anxious, blanking out, or unsure of what to say  -Why we misread people constantly (and how to stop doing it)  -How to recover from awkward moments or miscommunication  -The skill every great leader, parent, and partner has in common  Whether you want to build better relationships, stop second-guessing yourself, or speak up with more purpose and ease, this episode will give you the science, tools, and confidence to do it.  For more resources related to today’s episode, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-338/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How To Handle Difficult People & Take Back Your Peace and Power [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-267/] Connect with Mel:    * Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. [https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/] * Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true] * Watch the episodes on YouTube [https://bit.ly/45OWCNr] * Follow Mel on Instagram  [https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb] * The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram [https://bit.ly/49bg4GP] * Mel's TikTok  [https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v] * Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free [https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/] * Disclaimer [https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-337/] 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) [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-33/] Connect with Mel:    * Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. [https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/] * Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true] * Watch the episodes on YouTube [https://bit.ly/45OWCNr] * Follow Mel on Instagram  [https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb] * The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram [https://bit.ly/49bg4GP] * Mel's TikTok  [https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v] * Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free [https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/] * Disclaimer [https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-336/] 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 [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-265/] Connect with Mel:    * Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. [https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/] * Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true] * Watch the episodes on YouTube [https://bit.ly/45OWCNr] * Follow Mel on Instagram  [https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb] * The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram [https://bit.ly/49bg4GP] * Mel's TikTok  [https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v] * Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free [https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/] * Disclaimer [https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-335/] 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 [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-223/] Connect with Mel:    * Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. [https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/] * Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true] * Watch the episodes on YouTube [https://bit.ly/45OWCNr] * Follow Mel on Instagram  [https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb] * The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram [https://bit.ly/49bg4GP] * Mel's TikTok  [https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v] * Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free [https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/] * Disclaimer [https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-334/] 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 [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-265/] Connect with Mel:    * Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. [https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/] * Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory [https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true] * Watch the episodes on YouTube [https://bit.ly/45OWCNr] * Follow Mel on Instagram  [https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb] * The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram [https://bit.ly/49bg4GP] * Mel's TikTok  [https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v] * Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free [https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/] * Disclaimer [https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.