If you’re one of thousands who just finished Mel Robbins's life-changing The Let Them Theory and are hungry for more, you're in luck. We've curated a list of nine exceptional audiobooks and podcasts that will continue to fuel your personal-growth journey. From celebrity insights to ancient wisdom, and from overcoming overthinking to understanding trauma, these listens offer a diverse range of perspectives to help you become the best version of yourself.
After listening to Mel’s most Zen listen yet, you might be craving more go-with-the-flow goodness. From bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer, this short and sweet audiobook is like a love letter to nature—you'll never look at a tree the same way again. Her poetic prose will transport you to a world where every plant has a story to tell. It's the perfect listen for when you need to escape the chaos and reconnect with the earth.
Remember how, in The Let Them Theory, Mel recommends making peace with the reality that other people talk about us and judge us—especially because it's altogether natural that they do? Journalist and podcast host Kelsey McKinney goes even further in this smart and savvy exploration of gossip, examining how the ancient practice of swapping salacious stories has been unfairly maligned, often by those with a vested interest in maintaining power for themselves. Just like Robbins, McKinney narrates her perspective-shifting assessment in a conversational, engaging style, making it as gulp-downable as the juiciest gossip—or as The Let Them Theory itself.
In the same vein as Mel’s lessons on inner strength, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde famously made a plea for compassion and mercy toward marginalized people in her broadly shared message this past Inauguration Day 2025. In How We Learn to Be Brave, Bishop Budde dives deep into spiritual practices for finding the courage to stand up for what’s right. This audiobook also contains the building blocks for pushing aside self-doubt through both secular and Christian-based examples from literature, pop culture, and personal experiences.
Long before Mel Robbins wrote The 5 Second Rule, Don Miguel Ruiz shared ancient Toltec wisdom for finding personal freedom in life and love by banishing self-limiting beliefs. Get back to basics with deceptively simple, game-changing advice from this self-development classic that will challenge everything you thought you knew about yourself and others in under three hours. Looking for something longer to occupy your time? Queue up The Fifth Agreement for when you master the first four.
Craving more “aha” moments? Oprah and Dr. Perry tag-team in What Happened to You? to help you understand why you are the way you are. Together, they dive deep into how childhood shapes us, focusing not on the physical, emotional, and mental symptoms of trauma but on the sources of them, to get to the bottom of how to heal. Plus, much like Mel, Oprah draws on her own life examples, unveiling in real time the efficacy of Dr. Perry’s approach.
If you’re looking for even more advice on avoiding the pitfalls of toxic relationships while prioritizing yourself, Dr. Ramani Durvasula's It's Not You offers invaluable insights into navigating narcissistic relationships. Drawing from over two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Durvasula (a.k.a. “Dr. Ramani” on social media) provides practical strategies for identifying toxic behaviors and protecting oneself from emotional harm. Her down-to-earth approach makes intricate psychological concepts accessible, empowering listeners to set healthy boundaries, overcome gaslighting, and reclaim their sense of self. This audiobook is particularly crucial for those grappling with self-doubt in challenging relationships, offering a path to healing and self-empowerment.
While The Let Them Theory advises you on how to let go of the actions of others, How to Love Better, by bestselling poet and meditation expert Yung Pueblo, guides listeners toward making more meaningful connections through introspection and communication, providing a symbiotic counterbalance to Mel’s live-and-let-live approach. In this gentle roadmap for strengthening relationships, Pueblo calmly guides listeners on a self-improvement journey that prioritizes kindness, understanding, and compassion. Ultimately, you’ll walk away with not only a better understanding of your loved ones, but of yourself as well.
