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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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  • Stanford Psychologist: 7 Small Things You Can Do Right Now to Enjoy Life More

    Stanford Psychologist: 7 Small Things You Can Do Right Now to Enjoy Life More
    Sep 10 2026

    You don’t have to wait for your life to get easier to start enjoying it.

    Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Kelly McGonigal, a renowned health psychologist, award-winning Stanford University lecturer, and bestselling author whose work focuses on stress, resilience, and joy.

    She’s here to show you how to feel more alive again by making 7 small shifts.

    And you already have everything you need to get started.

    Dr. McGonigal will walk you through your body and brain’s built-in resources for joy, connection, hope, and courage, and show you how to put them to work.

    Your muscles, for example, are like a pharmacy inside your body, releasing “hope molecules” when you move. And you don’t have to crush a workout to get started. A walk with your dog or a little dancing in your kitchen counts.

    One of Dr. McGonigal’s biggest insights: You need joy precisely because life can be hard. Those moments of laughter, closeness, and pleasure give you reasons to keep going, and you can learn how to create more of them.


    And you can practice these mood-boosting shifts on your next walk, between errands, or while spending time with someone you love.

    You’ll learn:

    –What joy really does for you and why your brain needs it

    –How your muscles can make hope – seriously

    –How to make stress your friend and use it to your advantage

    –How to use a favorite song to shift your mood and get yourself going

    –How to turn a meaningful memory into courage you can use today

    –How to train your attention to notice more of the good around you

    –3 research-backed sources of hope you can tap into when you need a lift

    You have not lost your ability to feel joy. And you don’t have to wait for it to find you.

    You’ll leave this conversation with small things you can do today to feel more like yourself, connect with people, and get more enjoyment out of the life you’re living.

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

    If you liked this episode, listen to this one next: How to Stop Negative Thoughts & Reset Your Mind for Positive Thinking.

    Mel also wants to tell you:

    • Try the 23g protein shot I drink every single morning
    • Join 2 million readers loving my weekly newsletter - full of tips, tools, and inspiration
    • The Let Them Theory: read the book everyone’s talking about
    • Watch the episodes on YouTube
    • Connect with me on Instagram
    • Follow the show’s Instagram for clips, behind the scenes, and more
    • Find some daily positivity on my TikTok
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • This One Episode Will Motivate You to Change Your Entire Life

    This One Episode Will Motivate You to Change Your Entire Life
    Sep 7 2026
    This episode is a MUST-listen. If you’ve ever felt behind, scared, stuck, or doubting yourself, you need to hit play. Today, Mel sits down with someone who has been a mentor from afar for more than 12 years. Mel says she would not be where she is today without the person sitting across from her. For more than a decade, Gary Vaynerchuk has been one of Mel’s biggest inspirations - and in this conversation, he is here to challenge you to stop making excuses and start changing your life. Gary is one of the most successful entrepreneurs and creators of his generation, a six-time New York Times bestselling author, and the force behind VaynerX, VaynerMedia, and VeeFriends. If you’ve been sitting on an idea, watching other people do the thing you want to do, worrying about what people will think, or telling yourself you’re too late, you need to hear this. Gary will challenge the way you think about fear, regret, comparison, confidence, your career, other people’s opinions, and the excuses that are keeping you stuck. You’ll learn why the people you listen to shape who you become, why your embarrassment can become your advantage, why peace of mind matters more than status, and why one action could change the entire direction of your life. Gary also shares his advice for anyone who wants to start a business, change careers, put themselves out there, or finally take the risk they’ve been thinking about for years. His message is simple: there is something you are amazing at - and the longer you sit around watching everybody else do it, the more it costs you. You’ll also learn:- What your algorithm reveals about who you are- Why you need to start living your life with your funeral in mind- The 3 words that are keeping you stuck- Gary’s #1 tip if you’re unemployed or looking for a new job- How to stop blaming your parents for your circumstances- How to build self-confidence and let go of your need to be accepted- Why peace of mind is the secret to a rich life This conversation will push you to stop waiting for the right time, stop letting other people’s opinions control your decisions, and stop living in a way that leaves you saying, “I wish I…” By the time it’s over, you’ll know exactly what you need to do next - and you’ll feel inspired to go do it. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, listen to this one next: What Makes a Good Life? This Study on 26,000 Regrets Will Guide You for the Rest of Your Life Mel also wants to tell you: Try the 23g protein shot I drink every single morningJoin 2 million readers loving my weekly newsletter - full of tips, tools, and inspirationThe Let Them Theory: read the book everyone’s talking about Watch the episodes on YouTube Connect with me on InstagramFollow the show’s Instagram for clips, behind the scenes, and more Find some daily positivity on my TikTokWant zero ads? 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 16 mins
  • Give Me 60 Minutes and I'll Eliminate Your Self-Doubt Forever with Benny Blanco

    Give Me 60 Minutes and I'll Eliminate Your Self-Doubt Forever with Benny Blanco
    Sep 3 2026
    In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop doubting yourself and get anything you want in life. Mel is thrilled to introduce you to her incredible guest today – someone she’s admired and followed for years, and who is here today for YOU. Benny Blanco is one of the most successful and sought-after music producers and songwriters in the world and one of the defining hitmakers of the 21st century. Benny is a 12-time Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer with 29 #1 hits and 19 songs that have over a billion streams on Spotify. But, Benny didn’t start his impressive career with everything figured out. He didn’t grow up with money, some magical level of confidence, or everything figured out. He built his career by showing up, failing, getting rejected, trying again, and learning through experience. Today, Benny reveals what most people never see: the rejection, the fear, the self-doubt, and the countless moments when everything could have fallen apart. And he will show you the life-changing tools and strategies that have helped him push through nonstop rejection and setbacks. Benny has also written a fantastic brand-new book called “F*ck Failure” – which happens to be exactly the message he’s here to share with you today: Every single failure is leading you somewhere, even if you can’t see it right now. Your life can look entirely different a year from now. If you want the dream job, true love, unshakeable confidence, better friendships, or more happiness, Benny wants you to know there’s one rule: Keep showing up. In this episode, you’ll learn: -The simple mindset shift Benny uses to erase failure and keep moving -Why you’re only one small move away from changing your life for the better -Why waiting to feel ready is a losing game -The wild story behind a #1 hit that almost never happened, and why it proves you can’t give up -How to stop letting self-doubt make your decisions -How to keep showing up when you’re exhausted, embarrassed, or convinced you have no idea what you’re doing -How to face the fears you’ve been avoiding for years -How a list Benny made before he started dating his wife, Selena Gomez, can help you stop settling in your own life This conversation will make you rethink every failure, every rejection, and every excuse you have been using to stay stuck. As Benny will show you, failure doesn’t have to break you. It’s the very thing that can make you unstoppable. If he can turn his failures into hits, you can turn yours into the life you’ve been wanting to live. 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: A Process for Finding Purpose: Do THIS to Build the Life You Want Mel also wants to tell you: Try the 23g protein shot I drink every single morningJoin 2 million readers loving my weekly newsletter - full of tips, tools, and inspirationThe Let Them Theory: read the book everyone’s talking about Watch the episodes on YouTube Connect with me on InstagramFollow the show’s Instagram for clips, behind the scenes, and more Find some daily positivity on my TikTokWant zero ads? 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 1 min
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About the Creator and Performer - Mel Robbins

About the Creator and Performer

Mel Robbins became one of the most trusted experts in the world on confidence and motivation the hard way: by first screwing up her own life.
That’s why she’s in a category all her own. As one of the most widely booked and followed podcast hosts and authors in the world, she’s sought after by the world’s leading brands and medical professionals for her research-backed tools and motivation. At the same time, Mel has amassed millions of followers online, with her advice going viral online almost daily.
A New York Times bestselling author and self-publishing phenom, Mel’s work includes The High 5 Habit, The 5 Second Rule, and the #1 ranking The Mel Robbins Podcast.
Her female-led media company produces provocative, life-changing content, with millions of books sold, billions of video views, six #1 audiobooks, and one of the most viewed TEDx Talks in the world.
Her work has been translated into 41 languages and has changed the lives of millions of people worldwide. And despite all this, Mel is one of the most down-to-earth and caring people you’ll ever meet—because it was out of necessity that she discovered the tools and research that transformed her life and got her to where she is today.
Mel lives in New England with her husband of 26 years and their three kids, but she is and will always be a Midwesterner at heart.
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Learn how to have true compassion for those around you and for yourself. I have listened to this episode 3 times so far.

one of her best!

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I’m a 33 year old man and I love listening to this show. Makes me feel connected.

Mel Robbins rocks

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I'm so emotional about this! so Happy for you and this is about to be amazing you have helped me so much I wish I could tell you my story!

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The best podcast so far. Thank you Mel. Love you. It covers everything just in an hour. Amazing job

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