In today’s episode, you’re going to learn the root cause of why you feel stuck.

Whether you feel trapped in self-doubt, overwhelmed by anxiety, or find yourself in a dynamic that keeps repeating, this conversation will show you how to break free.

Joining Mel today is Lori Gottlieb: world-renowned therapist, writer of the “Dear Therapist” column for The New York Times, and bestselling author of “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.”

Lori is here to help you change the most powerful force shaping your life: the story you’re telling yourself.

What she shares today will change the way you see yourself, your relationships, and your past.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-How to identify the story that’s keeping you stuck

-What emotional trauma has to do with your inner dialogue
-How anxiety is fueled by the way you talk to yourself

-The simple tools to calm anxiety and stop spiraling
-The biggest questions people bring to therapy and what they all have in common

-How to reclaim the author role in your life and stop being defined by your past

If you’ve ever felt like you missed your shot, like you’re too much or not enough, or that it’s too late to feel better, this conversation is for you.

You are not the story you’ve been telling yourself.

You are the author.

And today, with Lori’s help, you’ll learn how to write something new – starting now.

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: The Truth About Anxiety & ADHD: Life-Changing Tools From a Renowned Psychiatrist

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What if you could meet with your older, wiser self for a few minutes and get all the answers you need to live a life you’re proud of?

A life with more joy and fewer regrets.

A life of purpose and passion.

That’s exactly what this episode feels like.

In this powerful conversation, Mel sits down with Dr. Karl Pillemer, director of Cornell University’s Legacy Project.

Dr. Pillemer has spent years researching the lessons and regrets of thousands of people in their 80s, 90s, and 100s.

His mission? To gather the life lessons they most want you to know, before it’s too late.

What his research reviews is not vague inspiration. It’s sharp, honest truth about what makes a good life and what everyone gets wrong.

This wisdom is a gift, delivered while you still have time to use it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-The biggest regrets people carry into their final years, and how to avoid them

-The simple shift that leads to lasting happiness

-What people in their 90s say they would do differently if they were your age

-How to stop waiting for your “real life” to start – and start living it now.

Let this be the conversation that changes you.

Because the people who’ve lived the longest are clear on one thing:

It all goes by so fast.

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: What Matters Most In Life (In Memory of Judge Frank Caprio).

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Today, you are getting research-backed strategies for handling difficult people.

If you’re done being dismissed, talked over, or made to feel small, this episode will help you show up with power - and walk away with peace.

Whether it’s family, coworkers, friends, or anyone who knows how to trigger you, today you’re getting tools for dealing with difficult people.

In this solo episode, Mel dives deep into how to respond to disrespect, deal with emotionally immature behavior without losing yourself, and finally stop overreacting and overexplaining around people who are never going to change.

Mel also discusses The Let Them Theory, the powerful relationship tool that’s changed millions of lives, and shows you how to:

-Stand up for yourself without sounding aggressive
-Handle gaslighting, guilt-tripping, and “just joking” comments
-Set boundaries without explaining or over-apologizing
-Respond to fake apologies and toxic behavior with clarity

-Stay calm and confident, even when someone’s pushing your buttons
-Recognize emotional immaturity and stop taking it personally
-Let go of control and stop trying to fix people who don’t want to change

After this episode, you’ll know how to stay grounded and feel more connected to the people you love - without getting pulled into their drama.

For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed, You Need to Hear This

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