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The Mel Robbins Podcast

The Mel Robbins Podcast

By: Mel Robbins
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 You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. The Mel Robbins Podcast is the #1 podcast on the globe for a reason: Mel’s simple, research-backed advice has changed millions of people’s lives, and in every episode, she’s giving you all her hard-fought secrets, science-backed tools, and deeply personal stories, so you can change yours too. If you’re a new listener, you’re in the right place. Every episode will empower you to create a better life and help you take a step toward the life you want. Want more? Follow along at @melrobbins Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Mel Robbins Podcast ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.SiriusXM Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Social Sciences
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  • My Process For Achieving Goals: How to Change Your Life in 5 Simple Steps

    My Process For Achieving Goals: How to Change Your Life in 5 Simple Steps
    Apr 23 2026
    Do you want to know how to set goals you can actually achieve? Do you want the two science‑backed requirements that determine whether goals succeed or fail? Or do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure what you even want anymore? This episode is a step‑by‑step, research‑backed framework for setting goals that give you clarity, motivation, and momentum. You’ll learn how to choose the right goal and how to start pursuing it immediately. By the end of this episode, you won’t just feel inspired – you'll have already taken action. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, out of control, or like your life is running you instead of the other way around, this episode is for you. Whether you’re exhausted, stuck in reaction mode, caring for everyone else, unsure what you want anymore, or feeling disconnected from yourself, this episode will show you exactly how to take back control – starting today. This episode delivers the most important guidance you need to hear right now. It will teach you the 5 essential rules for setting and achieving personal goals - the skills no one ever taught you, but everyone needs to reclaim their time, energy, and sense of control. And it’s your guide to taking control of your life: how to choose a goal that actually matters to you, how to pursue it in a busy life, and how to keep going even when motivation fades. Today, Mel breaks down decades of research from psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science and shows how she’s used these five rules to achieve her own goals. In this episode, you’ll learn: -The counterintuitive reason setting one meaningful personal goal can immediately help you feel more in control -The 5 research‑backed rules that make goals stick - even if you’re exhausted or short on time -How to choose a goal that’s truly yours (and not something you think you “should” want) -Why writing your goal down and visualizing it rewires your brain to follow through -The difference between the will (your why) and the way (your plan) -Why consistency beats intensity - and how to keep going even after setbacks -How personal goals become an anchor in the storm when the world feels heavy After listening, you’ll walk away with clarity, a sense of direction, and a simple plan to start pursuing something meaningful - even if life feels full right now. This is practical, research‑backed guidance that actually works. If you’re ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start taking control of your life again, this episode is where it begins. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. In the episode, Mel mentioned Pure Genius, the company she co-founded that is one of her personal goals. You can learn more here. If you liked the episode, check out this episode with James Clear: The Science of Making & Breaking Habits: How to Change Your Life in 1 Month Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Stanford Luck Researcher: How to Manifest the Life You Want

    Stanford Luck Researcher: How to Manifest the Life You Want
    Apr 20 2026

    In today’s episode, a Stanford neuroscientist is going to teach you exactly how to manifest the life you want – by becoming a luckier person.

    Dr. Tina Seelig has spent 25+ years at Stanford, where she also earned her PhD in the science of neuroplasticity, studying leadership, success, neuroscience, and luck.

    She's written 18 books, including her newest, What I Wish I Knew About Luck – and after this conversation, you will never see luck the same way again.

    In it, she breaks down something most people get completely wrong:

    You may believe that luck is something you have, or you don't.

    As Dr. Seelig will teach you today, there is a science to luck. And when you understand it, and start using it, you can create a life that feels a whole lot luckier.

    In this conversation, you’ll learn:

    -What research reveals about lucky people

    -The #1 mindset shift that separates lucky people from everyone else

    -The difference between fortune (what happens to you) and luck (what you create)

    -The 3-step framework to creating luck: build your sailboat, recruit your crew, hoist the sail

    -The 6 kinds of risk (and how your risk profile might be keeping you stuck)

    -Why asking for a “5-minute favor” can change your entire life

    -Simple ways to “stir the pot” this week so new opportunities can find you

    Dr. Seelig isn't ignoring reality. A lot of life right now doesn’t feel lucky. Everything is more expensive. Jobs are harder to get. Headlines are scary. Owning a home feels out of reach. That is real. And Dr. Seelig acknowledges all of it.

    And still she says this: There are practical, everyday things you can do - even when you feel stuck in the thick of it - that can change your luck and the direction of your life.

    If you’ve been telling yourself, “Nothing ever works out for me,” this episode is your wake-up call. If you follow the formula that Dr. Seelig is sharing with you today, there is no doubt that you will have a better and luckier life - because you will have created it.

    For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

    If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Unlock Your Brain’s Hidden Power: 6 Tools to Boost Focus, Confidence, and Creativity

    Connect with Mel:

    • Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein
    • Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.
    • Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory
    • Watch the episodes on YouTube
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The 5 Top Health Lies & The Truth You Need to Feel Better Today

    The 5 Top Health Lies & The Truth You Need to Feel Better Today
    Apr 16 2026
    If you’re confused, anxious, or overwhelmed by your health and what choices to make, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Mel sits down with Doctor Mike Varshavski, the most followed medical doctor in the world, to expose the health lies and medical misinformation that are making people sicker, more stressed, and afraid to trust their own bodies. Doctor Mike has spent over a decade in clinical practice and continues to work in a community‑based family medical practice, where he sees patients of all ages and backgrounds. Every day, he witnesses the real‑world consequences of viral health myths, fear‑based medical advice, and misinformation spread online. In this episode, Doctor Mike explains how dangerous health lies lead people to ignore symptoms, delay care, avoid their primary care doctor and why some of this misinformation will result in preventable illness and death. This episode delivers the most important health truths you need to hear right now. Doctor Mike breaks down why taking care of your health feels harder than ever: you’re flooded with conflicting advice, extreme claims, and content designed to scare or sell - not help. He teaches you how to identify medical red flags, spot misinformation, and understand what actually works versus what doesn’t. This conversation will help you take back control of your health with clear, science‑based guidance without panic, guilt, or overwhelm. Doctor Mike also shares deeply moving insights on grief, how to navigate life’s most painful moments, and his personal story of coping with the sudden loss of his mother. In this episode, you’ll learn: - How to argue a medical bill and advocate for yourself in a broken healthcare system - The most dangerous health lies being spread online right now and why they’re so harmful - The truth about vaccines and how misinformation is putting lives at risk - How to spot medical misinformation, red flags, and fear‑based tactics designed to scare or sell - What to know about vaping, smoking, and nicotine patches - Why viral health trends and “miracle cures” often cause more harm than good - How grief, stress, and burnout impact your physical health and why basics can feel so hard - What actually improves long‑term health and what’s just noise - How misinformation hijacks decision‑making and fuels anxiety - How to have more honest, effective conversations with your doctor - How to make informed health decisions you can trust Whether you’re trying to get healthier, caring for everyone else while neglecting yourself, or feeling frozen by conflicting medical advice, this episode will feel like a lifeline. This is honest, research‑backed health information from a doctor who is committed to telling the truth. If you’re ready to stop being misled by health misinformation and start making confident, informed decisions about your health, this episode is where it begins. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Try It For 1 Week: 3 Small Habits That Change Your Body, Energy, And Life Connect with Mel: Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius ProteinGet Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
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Thank you so much to Mel and your lovely family - I was glued to this podcast. So much helpful advice. Some things that I am not doing as parent which are certainly takeaways but also some things I am doing which gives me hope that my 2 boys, 11 & 13, will grow up and feeling connected and open with us xx

This is incredible

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Loving loving loving it! So much useful advice. Love Mel, she’s just so authentic the kind of woman I love being around.

Just discovered a gem!

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Just tuned in and listened to Mel’s first fabulous thought-provoking and profound podcast and, I declare and accept this day as my first day of ‘the fresh start effect’. I am excited about the journey ahead and thank you for being there to hold my hand 🙏

Happy Birthday Mel 🌻

‘The Fresh Start Effect’

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This really broke down and put into perspective things that I couldn’t make sense of. The strategy is something I would try to apply. I was happy someone sent a link.

Great insight

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Thanks for sharing your insight Kendall and Mel. It's gritty, it's real and it is enlightening.

weekly pick me up

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