Create a Happier Version of Yourself: Redirect Your Energy for Positive Thinking

Create a Happier Version of Yourself: Redirect Your Energy for Positive Thinking

In this episode, you will learn how to take back your power when you’re in the midst of change, stress, or uncertainty, and then redirect your energy for self-transformation.  If there’s an area of your life that you’re feeling unhappy about and want to take control over, today’s episode will show you exactly what to do.  Joining Mel in this deeply personal episode is her 21-year-old son Oakley. He candidly shares how he went from feeling stuck and lonely, to finally feeling happy again, and the simple mindset shifts and changes that made the biggest difference.  He and Mel openly unpack how to go from feeling unhappy about a situation you feel like you don’t have a lot of control over, and how to move through it. In this episode, you’ll learn: -How the fantasy version of your past keeps you from seeing what’s possible now -How to know whether it’s you or the situation that needs to change -Why it’s unfair to criticize where you are if you haven’t done this one thing -How long you should give a new situation before deciding if it’s the right fit -The 4 things you may be doing to keep you stuck and unhappy -The signs that you’re “quietly quitting” the situation you’re in -The science of luck and what happy people do to make their own luck -The first thing you need to do when you’re unhappy and want your life to feel different Here’s the hard truth: nobody is coming to rescue you - and that’s good news. It means you have more power than you think. The moment you see what’s keeping you stuck, you can start changing it. After today, you’ll know exactly what needs to change first. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-410/] for the podcast episode page.   If you liked the episode, check out this one next with Dave Evans and Bill Burnett: How to Design Your Life in 1 Hour [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-372/] Connect with Mel:     * Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein [https://puregeniusprotein.com/MP] * 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.

#1 Neuroscientist: How to Unlock the Power of Your Mind Using The Science of Dreaming

Today’s episode will change how you think about your dreams and your entire life. Do you ever wake up from a dream and wonder: What did that mean? Or maybe you’ve had a nightmare and asked yourself: Why did I dream that? Could I stop it? Is my brain trying to tell me something? Maybe you keep having the same dream over and over again. Or maybe you’re the person who says, “I don’t dream.” According to today’s expert, you’re wrong. We all dream. And once you understand what your brain is doing while you’re dreaming, you’ll never think about sleep, your mind, or what’s possible in the same way again. Today, for the very first time on the show, Mel is diving deep into the science of dreaming, nightmares, what your dreams mean, what they’re trying to tell you, and more importantly, how to harness your dreams to unlock the full power of your mind. You’re meeting Dr. Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD - one of the most highly regarded, cited, and distinguished doctors in the world. He is a world-renowned pioneering neurosurgeon, cancer surgeon, and neuroscientist, who is here to teach you what your brain is doing when you dream. You’ll also learn how to tap into the power of your dreams to create deeper connections, solve problems, unlock more creativity, and better understand yourself. In this episode, Dr. Jandial will show you that dreaming is not random. It is not meaningless. And it is not something to ignore. In this episode, you’ll learn: - What your dreams are really trying to tell you - How to know which dreams are worth paying attention to - What recurring dreams and nightmares may reveal about your emotional life - Why nightmares can be an early warning sign that something deeper needs your attention - How dreams can help you solve problems, process stress, and unlock creativity - The simple way to train yourself to remember your dreams - How to use the first 10 minutes after waking up to access fresh ideas and insight - What lucid dreaming is and the exact steps to try it This conversation will change how you think about your life - both the one you’re living while you’re awake and the one you’re living while you’re dreaming. And once you hear it, you will never look at what’s possible the same way again. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-409/] for the podcast episode page.   If you liked the episode, check out Dr. Rahul Jandial’s first appearance on The Mel RObbins podcast: This One Episode Will Change How You Think About the World & Your Life (From #1 Cancer Surgeon) [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-379/] Connect with Mel:     * Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein [https://puregeniusprotein.com/MP] * 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.

Your Body Reset: How to Eat & Exercise for a Healthier and Longer Life

Today's episode is a MUST listen.  You will learn the surprising science of  exercise and nutrition, the mistakes you’re making, and the simple changes that lead to better health and longevity.  In this powerful episode, Mel sits down with one of her dream guests, Dr. Rhonda Patrick PhD.  Dr. Patrick is a biomedical scientist who has spent her career studying nutrition, aging, and disease prevention. Ever wonder why you can walk every day and still not feel stronger? Or why you’re exhausted, stressed, and carrying more weight around your middle? There’s a reason for that. Today, Dr. Rhonda Patrick reveals why traditional fitness advice doesn’t work, the mistakes most people are making, and the simple changes that can help you build better health, more energy, and a longer life. For way too long, you’ve been taught that getting healthy means more time at the gym, restrictive diets, and no “off” days.  Dr. Patrick says we have it all wrong.  Today, she breaks down the science of what really matters for your health and longevity - and the good news is, it’s way simpler than you think. In this episode, you’ll learn: -What the “talk test” is and how to use it to find the right level of exercise -Where the 10,000-step goal came from - and what to focus on instead -How 9–10 minutes of daily “exercise snacks” can improve your health -What visceral fat is and how to improve fat loss  -Scientifically speaking, why sleep is critical for recovery, stress, and longevity -The simple lifestyle habits that can add healthy years to your life -Dr. Patrick’s daily smoothie recipe for getting more key nutrients After today you will have the small, science-backed actions that improve your health, energy, mood, brain, resilience, and future. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-408/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Start Where You Are: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol to Feel Stronger & Look Younger in Weeks [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-396/] Connect with Mel:     * Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein [https://puregeniusprotein.com/MP] * 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.

Try it For 1 Week: Small Ways to Make Your Life Fun & Exciting Again

Summer is all about having fun: long days, warm nights, and getting together with the people you love. Today’s episode is your playbook for making that time you spend with people more exciting and meaningful.  Mel is joined by Priya Parker, one of the world’s leading experts on human connection. Her book “The Art of Gathering” is the most renowned work on how to bring people together and create moments that feel joyful and unforgettable.  In this episode, she will teach you simple ways to create real connections and make the time you spend with others memorable and fun. Whether you’re planning a gathering, a wedding, a shower, a party, a family dinner, a work meeting, or you just want to make new friends and feel less alone, this episode will change the way you connect with other people.  You’ll learn: -The #1 conversation starter that makes people feel instantly connected to you -How to become the person everyone wants to be around - 7 ways to bring people together and create real connection -How to make any dinner, party, meeting, or family visit more meaningful -How to make family time less tense and more fun -How to build connections when you’ve moved somewhere new -Why “keeping the peace” can quietly damage relationships -How healthy conflict can bring you closer to the people you care about After today you will have the tools and simple steps to create better conversations, stronger friendships, and deeper family connections and have a whole lot more fun, starting today. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-407/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Do THIS Today to Reset Your Life, Energy, & Happiness [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-401/] Connect with Mel:     * Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein [https://puregeniusprotein.com/MP] * 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.

How to Become the Most Confident Version of Yourself & Step Into Your Power

Today, you’re going to hear one of the most emotional and inspiring episodes that has ever been on The Mel Robbins Podcast.  When the world feels overwhelming…  When you’re discouraged…  When you feel beaten up by life…  When you’re tired of carrying the past around…  This is the episode to press play on.  In this powerful episode, Mel revisits her conversation with Sarah Jakes Roberts, with a brand-new introduction and new insights for right now.  This is a conversation Mel personally returns to when she needs hope, motivation, optimism, and a reminder that change is possible. Sarah Jakes Roberts is a New York Times bestselling author, pastor, and speaker. Pregnant at 13, married by 19, divorced by 22, and all while under the intense scrutiny as the daughter of a famous mega-church pastor, Sarah knows what it’s like to be knocked down. But more importantly, she shares what it takes to get back up.  In this conversation, she is going to show you how to stop letting one mistake, one season, one heartbreak, or one painful scene become your entire identity. Sarah teaches you what it truly means to be powerful, how to reclaim your confidence, and how to create a new version of yourself.  If you or someone you love needs hope, forgiveness, and a way forward, this is the exact episode to listen to today. You are so much more powerful than you know. And Sarah Jakes Roberts will convince you of that. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-406/] for the podcast episode page.   If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Eliminate Self-Doubt Forever & Build Unshakeable Confidence [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-394/] Connect with Mel:     * Order Mel’s product, Pure Genius Protein [https://puregeniusprotein.com/MP] * 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.