In this episode, you’ll discover how your childhood shaped who you are today—and the hidden parenting mistakes that impact every relationship you have.

You’ll also learn tools for excellent parenting and how to improve any relationship, including with your own parents, siblings, partner, kids, and friends.

Joining Mel today is Dr. Aliza Pressman, PhD. Dr. Pressman is a world‑renowned developmental psychologist, professor at Mount Sinai, director of The Mount Sinai Parenting Center, and author of the New York Times bestseller The 5 Principles of Parenting.

For over two decades, she’s been teaching parents practical science‑backed tools to raise emotionally healthy, resilient kids—and to become better, more grounded humans in the process.

Today, Dr. Pressman breaks down 5 principles that will change how you parent forever. You’ll hear the research on how early experiences shape who you become, why oversacrificing for your kids backfires, and the surprising ways criticizing your partner or ex can quietly wound your child for life.

You’ll also learn protocols for excellent parenting and how to improve relationships of all kinds, from setting boundaries that actually work, to repairing after you’ve lost your cool, to strengthening your child’s inner voice by changing the way you talk to yourself.

This isn’t just about raising kids. It’s about learning how to be a better human (and raise one too). Whether you’re parenting toddlers, teenagers, or adult children—or simply trying to understand the impact your own parents had on you—this conversation will give you clear, actionable tools you can use immediately.

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If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Harvard Psychologist Shares 6 Words That Will Change Your Family

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Today’s episode is a deeply honest conversation about what it takes to let go of mistakes, forgive yourself, leave your past in the past, and create a new version of you.

In this moving episode, Mel sits down with her friend Carl Lentz, a former megachurch pastor, who watched his life implode in real time.

Carl doesn’t dodge the truth: His actions shattered trust, cost him his career, and nearly destroyed his family.

But this is not a story about scandal.

It’s about what you do after the worst moment of your life.

It’s about the courage to face what you’ve done, to stop running, to forgive yourself — and to rebuild something stronger from the wreckage.

Carl doesn’t pretend to have it all figured out. What he offers is honesty without excuses, wisdom forged in pain, and a raw invitation to stop letting your past dictate your future.

If you’ve made mistakes, if you’re struggling to forgive someone, if you're trying to put the pieces back together, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Because you are not your worst moment.

And your next chapter is still yours to write.

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If you liked this episode and want to know more about how to write that next chapter, listen to this episode next: How to Find Your Purpose & Design the Life You Want

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Today’s episode is the cheat sheet you’ve been waiting for.

If you're confused by all the conflicting health advice – from keto to vegan, biohacking, to hormone tracking – this is your reset.

Mel did the heavy lifting for you, analyzing 53 conversations with the world’s leading health experts to pinpoint exactly what matters most for your health, energy, and longevity.

The result? 3 simple, science-backed habits that every single expert agrees are the most important for your health and happiness.

You’ll hear directly from:

-Dr. Eric Topol, one of the most renowned health researchers in the world, on how exercise can reverse your biological age.

-Dr. Vonda Wright, top orthopedic surgeon and women’s health expert, with a simple, no-cost workout plan you can do at any age with no gym required.

-Dr. Shefali, top clinical psychologist, on how your devices are stealing your time, energy, and peace of mind, and what to do about it

-Dr. Laurie Santos, the top professor at Yale and a happiness expert, on the surprising secret to happiness — and better health.

Forget complicated routines or expensive supplements.

If you’ve ever thought, "Could someone please just tell me what works?", consider this your answer.

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If you liked the episode, you’ll love the full episodes with each of the doctors interviewed today:

• Dr. Eric Topol: Advice From the #1 Longevity Doctor: Add 10 Years to Your Life With 3 Simple Habits
• Dr. Vonda Wright: Look, Feel, & Stay Young Forever: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol
• Dr. Shefali: You Learn This Too Late: This One Idea Might Change Your Entire Life
• Dr. Laurie Santos: The Science of Well-Being: Powerful Happiness Hacks That 5 Million People Are Using

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