The Mel Robbins Podcast

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 box-office hits and over $1 billion in ticket sales.  Will pulls back the curtain on how he thinks, how he moves through fear, and what it really takes to make it in any industry, on your own terms.  You’ll learn: -How to use rejection as redirection  -Why you don’t need all the answers before you start  -The #1 mindset shift that helped Will bet on himself  -What every dreamer needs to hear about failure, detours, and self-worth  -The surprising strategy behind Will’s biggest career leap  -How to stop overthinking and start building the life you want  This isn’t just a conversation about success.  It’s a masterclass in trusting yourself, doing the work, and building a career – and life – you believe in.  For more resources, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-308/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked the episode, check out this one next: A Process for Finding Purpose: Do THIS to Build the Life You Want [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-282/] 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]

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 up early to make sure everyone else is okay.  You don’t complain.  You don’t slow down.  But you’re running on fumes. And no one sees it.  You feel invisible.  Like you are losing yourself.  Like you’re going through the motions in a life that used to feel like yours.  Mel is talking to you in this episode.  Whether you’re raising kids, managing a household, supporting aging parents, a sick family member, or all of the above, taking care of others can slowly wear you down and make you feel like you don’t even know yourself anymore.  In this powerful and deeply validating conversation, Mel sits down with three world-renowned experts, all of whom are doctors as well as caregivers,  to give you the truth, the tools, and the hope you need to finally come up for air.  You’ll hear from:  -Dr. Aditi Nerurkar, [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-255/] Harvard physician and stress researcher, on why chronic caregiving stress is not your failure, it’s a public health crisis  -Dr. Pooja Lakshmin [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-223/], psychiatrist and bestselling author, who’ll teach you how to set guilt-free boundaries and reclaim a sense of control over your life  -Dr. Rangan Chatterjee [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-265/], physician and bestselling author, whose deeply personal story will show you how to stop disappearing into caregiving, and start living again  This episode is not about pushing harder. It’s about finally pulling back in a way that actually helps.  You are not alone. You are not failing. And you are not here to disappear. So press play, and let this episode take care of you for once. For more resources, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-307/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked the episode, you’ll love the full episodes with each of the doctors interviewed today: Dr. Aditi Nerurkar: If You Struggle With Stress & Anxiety, This Will Change Your Life [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-255/] Dr. Pooja Lakshmin: Focus on Yourself: 3 Signs You’re Giving Too Much & What to Do About It Right Now [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-223/] Dr. Rangan Chatterjee: 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 #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]

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 power back. Dr. Caroline Leaf is  a world renowned cognitive neuroscientist, and a pioneer in the science of neuroplasticity, which is the study of how your brain changes based on how you use your mind.  For nearly 40 years, Dr. Leaf has been at the forefront of cognitive neuroscience, researching how you can reprogram the way your brain works by using your thoughts.  What she teaches is life-changing: You can train your brain to work for you, not against you. You’ll learn: -How to break the cycle of overthinking and self-sabotage -What trauma really does to your brain  and how to heal it -The surprising difference between your brain and your mind (and why it matters) -The 5-step daily practice that helps you rewire any thought pattern This isn’t just a conversation about mindset. It’s a masterclass in the science of unlocking the power of your brain. For more resources, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-306/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Stop Negative Thoughts & Reset Your Mind for Positive Thinking [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-287/] 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]

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 mission: to keep you off his operating table.  He’s not here to scare you. He’s here to tell you the truth about what’s wrecking your heart and how to protect it.  And in this conversation, he’s breaking it all down: what to avoid, what to do, and how to make the changes that truly matter.  You’ll learn:  -The foods a heart surgeon refuses to eat, and what he eats instead  -2 so-called “healthy habits” that could be putting you at serious risk  -The real warning signs of a heart attack (and what to do if you’re alone when it hits)  -The small daily changes that can protect your one precious heart and add years to your life.  Consider this your personal appointment with one of the world’s top heart surgeons. It just might be the most important one you’ll ever have.  For more resources, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-305/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Eat THIS to Lose Fat, Prevent Disease & Feel Better Now With Dr. William Li [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-250/].  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]

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 are feeling the disconnect.  That’s why Mel called in a world-class expert to give you the blueprint for finally getting through to other people without blowing up, backing down, or bottling it up.  Today, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Charles Duhigg joins Mel to share science-backed strategies and tools to stop arguing and start connecting again, even when you completely disagree.  Whether it’s politics, parenting, or that one comment that always sets you off, you’ll learn how to say what needs to be said and actually be heard.  You’ll learn:  -The #1 mistake that keeps arguments going (and how to break the cycle)  -What to say when someone shuts down or refuses to budge  -The single biggest mistake you make when you argue  -How to change someone’s mind (yes, really).  -Proven and simple scripts to disarm difficult people  -The psychological secret that instantly shifts tense conversations  Because your relationships depend on this. The right conversation, at the right time, with the right tools, is how things shift. That’s how connection happens.  This is not about “agreeing to disagree.” It’s about knowing exactly what to say, so you can stay close to the people who matter most – and maybe even change their minds in the process.  For more resources, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-304/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked the episode, check out this one next, with trial lawyer and communication expert Jefferson Fisher: Communicate with Confidence: The Blueprint for Mastering Every Conversation [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-216/] 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]