The Mel Robbins Podcast

Today, Mel sits down with one of the most extraordinary guests to ever appear on this podcast.  If you’ve ever asked yourself:  What’s my purpose?  How can I make a difference?  How do I stay hopeful when the world feels broken?  This is the conversation that will change the way you think about your own power to lead a life that matters.  Bryan Stevenson is Mel's personal hero, and what he shares in this episode will change how you see yourself.  He is a world-renowned civil rights lawyer and author of Just Mercy, one of the most powerful books of our time which was turned into a movie in which Michael B. Jordan played Bryan.  Bryan is the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative and has argued and won cases before the United States Supreme Court.  He has saved over 140 people from death row, many of them who were wrongly convicted, and his work has fundamentally transformed the conversation about justice, mercy, and human dignity.  His life’s mission is proving one powerful truth:  You are not defined by your worst mistake. And neither is anyone else.  This episode will shake you, open you, and move you to action.  You’ll learn:  – 3 life-changing lessons from the lawyer who’s saved 140 lives  – The mindset that will help you stay hopeful, even in the darkest moments  – Why compassion is courage — and how to practice it daily  – How to live a life that reflects what you truly believe  – Why the smallest actions often create the biggest change  If you’re feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or unsure how to make a real difference, this episode is for you.  For more resources, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-295/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this one next: How to Find Your Purpose & Design the Life You Want [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-256/] 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]

Today, you’ll learn how to control your mind and train it for extraordinary performance.  By the end of this episode, you’ll know the exact mental training techniques used by world-class athletes, Olympians, and elite performers to overcome fear, build resilience, and unlock the next level of your potential.  Mel’s guest today is renowned performance and mindset coach Steve Magness, who has coached Olympians, Division 1 athletic teams, and organizations at the highest level of performance.  Today, Steve is breaking down the science of mental toughness — and teaching you how to apply it in your own life starting now.  You’ll learn how to:  * Rewire your mind to silence self-doubt * Perform under pressure * Train your focus like an elite athlete * Stop overthinking and take confident action * Build real mental resilience (without burnout) * Hack your mindset and unlock your personal power    This is your roadmap to extraordinary performance — grounded in science and designed to help you rise above whatever is holding you back.  Because when you change your mindset, you change the game.  For more resources, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-294/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to 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]

Today’s episode is your ultimate guide to fixing your hormones at any age—and it’s a MUST listen for every woman in your life.   If you’re tired, bloated, gaining weight in places you never used to, struggling with thinning hair, acne, brain fog, low sex drive, mood swings, PMS, painful periods — this is not how it has to be.  Mel sits down with top OB-GYN and hormone expert Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD to unpack the science of women’s hormones in a way you’ve never heard before.  Whether you’re in your 20s and dealing with irregular cycles and PMS, or in your 40s and 50s navigating perimenopause and menopause, Dr. Shepherd breaks down exactly what’s going on in your body—and how to get it back in balance.  You’ll learn:  -The signs of hormone imbalance and how to fix it  -The surprising ways hormone shifts mess up your skin, cause weight gain, disrupt your sleep, and more  -The best foods to support your hormones (and the ones to cut back on)  -How to stop hair thinning and hormonal acne  -Why your skin starts to sag and what you can do to restore collagen  -What happens when you stop birth control—and how long it takes your body to reset  -Everything you need to know about PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid disease, and more  This is your science-backed step by step guide to balancing your hormones for health, happiness, and longevity.  Whether you’re 25 or 65, you’ll finally learn how to work with your body, instead of against it, to feel your absolute best.  For more resources, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-293/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this one next: The #1 Menopause Doctor: How to Lose Belly Fat, Sleep Better, & Stop Suffering Now [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-157/] 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 struggle with anxiety, this episode will change your life.  In today’s conversation, Mel sits down with Harvard Medical School psychologist and world-renowned anxiety expert Dr. David Rosmarin — and he’s about to flip everything you think you know about anxiety on its head.  By the end of this episode, you are going to know exactly what anxiety is, the things you’re doing that are making it worse, and how you can look at it in a whole new way.  You’ll also learn exactly how to help somebody who is struggling with it.  If you feel trapped by anxiety, or you've been trying to outrun it, what Dr. Rosmarin is about to share will set you free. He’s here to share a simple way to stop spiraling thoughts, find clarity, and finally feel in control.  Dr. Rosmarin is one of the world’s leading experts on anxiety and the founder of The Center for Anxiety. He’s an associate professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and director of the Spirituality and Mental Health Program at McLean Hospital, one of the top psychiatric hospitals in the world.  Whether your anxiety is keeping you up at night, holding you back at work, making parenting harder, or bringing life in general to a grinding halt, this episode will give you the tools — and the hope — you’ve been looking for.  For more resources, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-292/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to 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]

Right now, there’s something you want.  Maybe you need help at home, more support from your partner, or it’s time to set a boundary at work.  But you’re avoiding the conversation. Why? Because it feels hard. You don’t want conflict, you don’t want to upset anyone, and you just don’t know how to bring it up.  That ends today.  The greatest things in life are on the other side of hard conversations.  And in this episode, you will learn the 3 simple steps to have any difficult conversation and get exactly what you want.  Mel sits down with world renowned negotiation expert Kwame Christian, CEO of the American Negotiation Institute, to break down exactly how to approach the conversations you’ve been avoiding.  Whether you want to negotiate a raise, ask your partner to step up, or finally tell your friend what’s bothering you, this episode is your crash course in how to advocate for yourself.  Inside this episode, you’ll learn: -Why avoiding hard conversations is damaging your relationships (and your self-respect)  -How to handle someone’s emotional reaction without losing your cool  -The 3-step “Compassionate Curiosity” framework to navigate ANY conflict  -Why it’s more important to be respected than liked (and how to make that shift)  -How to negotiate at home, at work, and even with your landlord -How to stand up for yourself without starting a fight  If you’ve been staying silent, stewing in resentment, or dreading confrontation, this episode will give you the confidence and skills to speak up and change your life.  You deserve respect. This is your roadmap to get it.  For more resources, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-291/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this one next: The Most Important Career Advice You’ll Ever Hear With Harvard Business School’s #1 Professor [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-277/] 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]