What if the one thing that matters most for your success isn’t talent, luck, or intelligence, but something you can build starting today?

In this eye-opening conversation, renowned psychologist Dr. Angela Duckworth joins Mel to reveal the real science of success and what drives achievement – and it’s not what you’ve been told.

You’ll learn why grit – the combination of passion and perseverance – matters more than talent, intelligence, or motivation alone. And today, you’ll learn exactly how to build it.

Dr. Duckworth is a pioneering researcher in psychology, professor at The University of Pennsylvania, a MacArthur “Genius” Grant winner, and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Grit, which has changed the way millions of people understand success.

In this powerful, research-backed conversation, she unpacks the truth about what it really takes to succeed and how you and your family can tap into this research in your daily life.

You’ll learn:

-The four traits gritty people have (and how to build them)

-Why most people quit too soon and how to stay motivated

-How to develop a growth mindset at any age

-What elite performers know about discipline that you don’t

-Why your environment is quietly shaping your success

Success isn’t reserved for the gifted, it’s built by those who refuse to give up.

If you’re feeling stuck, unmotivated, or ready to give up, don’t. Not before you hear this.

Because grit can be learned. And this episode shows you how.

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If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Motivate Yourself: Leverage Dopamine & Overcome Your Excuses

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If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or like you’re not living the life you’re meant to, this conversation is for you.

Today’s episode is a guide to how you can transform your life – at any moment.

Mel sits down with New York Times bestselling author, ultra-endurance athlete, and host of one of the world’s top podcasts, Rich Roll, to reveal the lessons from his three jaw-dropping reinventions.

From being an alcoholic who couldn’t make the ends meet, to an overweight lawyer who could barely climb a flight of stairs, to one of the fittest men alive with a global platform inspiring millions – Rich’s story will show you what it really takes to change, not once, but over and over again.

You’ll learn:

-How to create a new version of yourself at any age

-How to discover your authentic self at any age

-What most people get wrong about transformation

-How to recognize when you’re stuck in the wrong life and listen to the voice calling you forward

-The mindset shifts that transform setbacks into catalysts for change

-Why patience and self-compassion are essential for long-term reinvention

-How to help someone in your life who is struggling

This episode is a roadmap for your own transformation and how you can reinvent yourself at any age.

Whether you want to break free from old habits, find your purpose, or start living a life you truly want, this episode will prove that you can rewrite your own story – starting now.

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If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Are You the Driver in Your Life or Just the Passenger?

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If you feel like nothing feels exciting or fun anymore, you’re not alone.

In today’s episode, Mel shares 6 small ways you can break out of autopilot and live with more joy, fun, and energy.

If you’re tired of feeling numb, heavy, or stuck in a routine, this episode is your wake-up call.

Mel proves to you today that you can have more fun, even when life feels hard.

Practice these simple shifts, and over time you’ll feel brighter, lighter, and more alive than you have in years.

This episode will teach you:

-Why having fun is the secret to a healthy life

-How to stop taking everything so seriously

-The most important truth about joy that is proven through research

-How to start saying yes to fun instead of talking yourself out of it

-Why being bad at something is the secret to more joy

-How to drop the fear of judgment

-To reconnect with the things that make you feel truly alive

-How to start being the “fun person” in your group of friends

Bring the fun back to your life. Learn the simple steps that bring back your energy, spark your own joy, and make life exciting again.

Every day is a chance to smile. Laugh about the stupid stuff, and feel more alive. Don’t waste it.

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If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How To Make Your Life Exciting Again

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What if everything you’ve been told about health, stress, and aging is wrong?

Today, the legendary Dr. Ellen Langer – pioneering Harvard psychologist and global mindfulness legend, renowned for her 50+ years of groundbreaking research – joins Mel for the conversation of a lifetime.

She says you can use your mind to heal your body, and she has 50 years of headline-making science to back it up.

You’ll hear about people healing faster when the clock on the wall sped up.

Elderly men getting stronger and younger by pretending they traveled back in time.

Hotel housekeepers losing weight simply by being told their work counted as exercise.

And that’s just scratching the surface.

Dr. Langer’s research shows that your beliefs and attention can boost your health, and today, she’s sharing exactly how you can apply this science into your daily life.

You’re going to learn how to use your mind to heal your body and give yourself the gift of a healthier, happier life – from the inside out.

You’ll also learn:

-The mindset shifts that can boost immunity, ease pain, and speed up recovery

-The famed research studies that will stop you in your tracks and make you rethink your health

-How to reframe regret and stop getting stuck focusing on the past

-What to do next time you or a loved one is facing a chronic illness or scary diagnosis

Dr. Langer says it’s clear:

You are more powerful than you think.

Your beliefs shape your biology.

This episode shows you how.

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If you liked the episode, check out this one next: #1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind.

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What if the world became a better place by becoming better, more authentic versions of ourselves?

Despite what the headlines and social media might suggest, we’re not as divided as we think. Most people want the same core things: to be a good person, to live with integrity and authenticity, and to make a positive impact.

But we’re caught in a collective illusion - where the loudest voices dominate 80% of the headlines, social media, and public conversation.

If there’s one episode to share with someone who’s feeling discouraged about the state of the world, it’s this one.

In this powerful conversation, Mel sits down with Dr. Todd Rose, co-founder and CEO of the think tank Populace, which is on a mission to use data to ensure that all people have the opportunity to pursue fulfilling lives.

He was also a professor at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education, where he earned his PhD and founded the Laboratory for the Science of Individuality.

Dr. Rose has analyzed the largest dataset ever collected on what people actually want in life based not on what they share publicly, but what they admit privately, when they’re telling the truth.

The data is clear: we are more alike than we are different. And the small, authentic choices we make every day can have a ripple effect that changes culture at scale.

He also shares a remarkable moment in history that proves real change doesn’t start with the majority - it starts with a few people who dare to live honestly.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- Why the world feels more polarized than it really is
- What people actually want in life, according to the data

- How the media and social platforms distort what most people believe
- Why authenticity makes you happier, stronger, and more impactful
- How your personal choices create ripple effects with global impact
- Practical steps to live more truthfully and reclaim your voice

This conversation will change how you see the world — and your place in it.

If there’s one episode to listen to and share, it’s this one.

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If you liked the episode, check out this one next: This Conversation Will Change Your Life: Do This to Find Purpose & Meaning

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Feeling overloaded, discouraged, and overwhelmed? You’re not alone.

Today’s episode will show you how to keep going and explore new possibilities for yourself, even during uncertain times.

Mel’s guest today, Kellie Gerardi, is here to give you the step-by-step process to building the life you want.

Kellie is an astronaut and bioastronautics researcher who went from working coat check to leading research missions in space.

And Kellie doesn’t just take you into space - she takes you into the real-life moments most people never talk about.

She speaks about infertility, IVF, ambition, motherhood, and big dreams in a candid way you rarely hear discussed.

Together, Mel and Kellie walk through 3 truths that will change how you show up to your life.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

-How to keep going even during challenging times.

-The question that changes everything: Why not me?

-Why extraordinary things aren't reserved for extraordinary people.

-You can become the person you want to be, but you have to act like it first.

-Why hiding isn’t strength, it’s self-destruction.

-Rules are made to be broken.

-People will judge you no matter what you do. Let them.

Whether you're going after a goal, discouraged in the face of setbacks, or just trying to get through the day, this episode will give you the motivation, courage, and tools you need.

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

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If you liked the episode, check out this one next: A Process for Finding Purpose: Do THIS to Build the Life You Want

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This episode delivers the best financial advice you’ll ever hear.

It will teach you the 5 money habits that can change your life.

And it’s your guide to taking control of your money: how to make it, save it, and invest it no matter where you're starting from.

Whether you're trying to feel more confident with your finances, buried in debt, living paycheck-to-paycheck, or want to learn more about investing, this episode

will shift the way you think about money, and what to do with it, for good.

Mel is joined by Morgan Housel, the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and one of the most trusted financial experts in the world. His insights have helped millions of people feel more in control of their money and now he’s sharing them with you.

Morgan breaks down:

-The #1 mistake that’s keeping you broke

-The 5 habits that will transform your financial life

-Why every dollar you spend comes down to two kinds of decisions
-How to stop letting comparison control your spending
-What to do every time you get paid

-How to build wealth even if you're starting from zero

-The exact investment strategy that beats virtually every single money manager

Mel will also share her story of going from $800,000 in debt, with maxed-out credit cards, a lien on her house, and no idea how she’d make it out - to how she finally turned things around.

You’ll walk away with a smarter, more empowered approach to money.

This is simple, practical, and research-backed financial advice that works.

If you're ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start taking control of your money, this episode is where it begins.

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

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If you liked the episode, check out this one next: 5 Rules of Money: How to Make It, Save It, & Be Smarter About It

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If you’re tired of managing everyone’s moods, overexplaining yourself, fixing issues that aren’t yours to fix, or proving your worth to people who don’t see it, this episode is your reset.

In this solo episode, Mel unpacks the life-changing tool that millions of people around the world can’t stop talking about:

The Let Them Theory.

For the first time on the podcast since the book launched, Mel discusses Let Them, the global movement, and new ways to apply the theory.

Whether you’ve read the book or are new to this tool, today’s episode will give you perspectives and insights about The Let Them Theory that have never been shared before.

The Let Them Theory is here to remind you that the problem isn’t you; it’s the power you give to other people.

It has become a cultural sensation and a movement built on one idea:

When you stop trying to control other people, you finally take control of yourself.

In this conversation, Mel shares:

-4 things you’re not responsible for

-Why trying to make everyone else happy is a recipe for frustration

-The main reason some people never understand you – and why that’s OK

-The one-sentence way to set a powerful boundary

-Why the only person you need to prove yourself to is you

If you’ve spent too long chasing approval or taking on responsibility for everyone else, it’s time to protect your time and energy.

It’s time to stop letting other people hold you back.

It’s time to focus on what you can control: YOU.

Click here to get tickets to Mel's live tour, Let Them Tour 2026.

Get a copy of the The Let Them Theory book, which has sold 6.5 million copies.

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: 5 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself Right Now

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