The Mel Robbins Podcast

In today's episode, you'll learn how to heal from an emotionally immature parent.  If you've ever felt invisible in your own family, like your needs didn't matter, or if nothing you did was ever enough, this episode is for you.  Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson is here to assure you that you're not imagining it. You're not too sensitive. You're not overreacting. And you're not alone.  If you find yourself struggling to set boundaries, you’re still craving your parent’s approval, or you’re always walking on eggshells to keep the peace, Dr. Gibson says the reason you feel this way is because you grew up with an emotionally immature parent.  And today you’ll finally understand what that means.  You're about to learn the 4 subtle signs you had an emotionally immature parent and how that shapes your adult life – and the exact path to healing.  Today’s episode is not about blame. It’s about clarity and finally having the language to describe what you’ve felt for years but couldn’t quite explain.  You’ll learn how to name the behaviors that left you feeling dismissed or unseen, and you'll have the tools to begin healing.  And that’s a big deal, because doing this work doesn’t just change how you feel; it changes how you live.  For the last 30 years, Dr. Gibson has helped millions of people around the world break free from the invisible emotional suffering that has held them back since childhood. She is a pioneering expert on the topic of emotionally immature parents, and is the author of the New York Times bestseller "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents."   If you've spent your entire life feeling like something was off in your relationship with your parents, but you could never quite put your finger on it, Dr. Gibson is here to say:  You were right.  And if you feel guilty for just considering that something might have been off, you need to hear this conversation today.  This is an episode you don't want to miss.  For more resources, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-289/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this one next: Why You Feel Lost in Life: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma & How to Heal [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-274/] 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 feeling overwhelmed about money, this episode is for you.  Whether you want to pay off debt, increase your income, or have more money in the bank, this episode is a must-listen.  For the first time on the podcast, Mel is sharing, in detail, the step-by-step approach she took to get out of $800,000 in debt, create financial freedom, and get good with money. Mel is also joined today by Lewis Howes, two-time New York Times bestselling author and host of the hit podcast The School of Greatness. Before he reached the success he has today, Lewis was broke, living on his sister’s couch, with no college degree. He shares the specific steps he took to start over, learn new skills, and the mindset and success habits he used to make and save money. Together, Mel and Lewis share the exact formulas they used to turn their lives around. Whether you’re trying to pay down debt, create an emergency fund, start a side hustle, or just have more money in the bank, you’re going to learn the things you should be doing right now to change your financial future. By the end of this episode, you will have the simple tools you need to start getting good with money. You’ll know that change is possible. And that you are worthy of financial peace and ease.  You CAN get good with money. Starting today.  For more resources, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-288/] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked this episode, and want to hear more about improving your financial life, listen to this episode next: 5 Rules of Money: How to Make It, Save It, & Be Smarter About It [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-153/] 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]

In today’s episode, you are getting a step-by-step guide on how to change your mindset, stop negative thoughts, and make your mind work for you.  What if the voice in your head — the one that criticizes, spirals, and second-guesses everything — could actually help you?  In this powerful conversation, Mel sits down with one of the world's leading experts on the mind, Dr. Ethan Kross, PhD. He's a neuroscientist, award-winning psychologist, professor at the University of Michigan, director of The Emotion & Self Control Laboratory, and leading expert on the science of emotion, self-talk, and mental resilience.  Today, he's here to teach you how to stop negative thoughts from running your life — using simple, science-backed tools.  In this episode, Dr. Kross shares specific tactics, strategies, and insights you can use to break free from spiraling and reset your mind for positivity.  If you're tired of overthinking, doubting yourself, or feeling stuck in your own head… this one’s for you.  Class is in session, because after you listen to this, your brain will not be the same.  For more resources, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-287] for the podcast episode page.  If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this one next: 6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-172/] 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 is the episode every mom—and anyone who loves a mom—needs to hear.  In this raw, honest, and hilarious episode, Mel sits down with her friend Jessie, who is weeks away from giving birth to her first child. What unfolds is the kind of real talk you rarely hear about motherhood.  Whether you're dreaming of becoming a parent, knee-deep in diapers, juggling teenage drama, or reflecting on your grown-up kids, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. It’s also a powerful reflection on your relationship with your own mom.  Mel—26 years into parenting—keeps it real with hard-earned wisdom, regrets, and the one piece of advice she wishes someone had told her sooner.  If you've ever felt like you're not doing enough, questioned every decision, or worried you're getting it all wrong... you're not alone. And you need to hear this.  This isn’t a sugar-coated take on parenting. It’s real, relatable, and filled with laugh-out-loud moments and deeply moving insights. Whether you’re a new mom, a seasoned pro, or reflecting on your own childhood, this episode will make you feel seen, understood, and a whole lot better about the job you’re doing.  This is also one to share—with your mom, your sister, your daughter, your mother-in-law, your friends. Especially as Mother’s Day approaches, this episode is a gift.  For more resources, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-286/] for the podcast episode page.   If you liked this episode, you’ll love hearing from parenting expert Dr. Shefali: You Learn This Too Late: This One Idea Might Change Your Entire Life [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-185/] 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 could change (or save) your life. It’s a must-listen.  You’ll hear from the world’s leading longevity doctor about the simple, proven changes that will help you live longer, feel better, and prevent diseases like cancer, heart disease, and dementia.  Today, Mel sits down with one of the world’s most respected scientists, Dr. Eric Topol — a pioneering cardiologist, longevity researcher, and one of the top 10 most cited medical researchers alive today — to reveal the real, evidence-based approach to longevity.  This is the science and art of living better, longer.  Forget the trendy anti-aging supplements, infusions, and miracle cures: Dr. Topol is here to give you the truth on exactly what the science says about how to reverse the biological age of your organs, add up to a decade of healthy years to your life, and avoid the biggest killers we all fear.  You’ll learn:  -The #1 free intervention proven to slow aging  -The three everyday habits that are aging you faster (and how to fix them)  -How to exercise and eat for optimal health and longevity  -The truth about supplements, IV drips, and anti-aging clinics  -Why loneliness is as dangerous to your health as smoking  -How exercise can be more effective than antidepressants  -The breakthrough blood tests and tools that could predict — and prevent — diseases decades before they happen  This conversation is full of science and hope, because as Dr. Topol says: “It has never been a more exciting time in medicine.”  Whether you want to prevent disease, feel better, or just live a longer, healthier life, this episode will give you the real plan for how to do it.  If you love someone, send them this episode. It could save their life.  For more resources, click here [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-285/] for the podcast episode.  If you liked this episode, and you’ll love listening to this one next: Look, Feel, & Stay Young Forever: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol [https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-269/] 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]