The Mel Robbins Podcast

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.

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 [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-333/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Motivate Yourself: Leverage Dopamine & Overcome Your Excuses [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-137/] Connect with Mel:    * 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] * Sign up for Mel’s personal letter  [https://bit.ly/46PVnPs] * 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 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 [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-332/] 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? [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-47/] Connect with Mel:    * 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] * Sign up for Mel’s personal newsletter  [https://bit.ly/46PVnPs] * 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 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 [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-331/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How To Make Your Life Exciting Again [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-193/] Click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/the-let-them-tour/] to get tickets to Mel's live tour, Let Them Tour 2026. Connect with Mel:    * 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] * Sign up for Mel’s personal letter  [https://bit.ly/46PVnPs] * 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.

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 [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-330/] 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.  [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-312/] Click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/the-let-them-tour/] to get tickets to Mel's live tour, Let Them Tour 2026. Connect with Mel:    * 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] * Sign up for Mel’s personal letter  [https://bit.ly/46PVnPs] * 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.