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The Mel Robbins Podcast

The Mel Robbins Podcast

By: Mel Robbins
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Summary
 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
Episodes
  • Get Back on Track: Do THIS Before 2026 Ends to Take Control with Eric Thomas

    Get Back on Track: Do THIS Before 2026 Ends to Take Control with Eric Thomas
    Nov 5 2026
    If you’ve been feeling like this year got away from you, this episode will help you get back on track.In this powerful and practical conversation, Mel sits down with world-renowned pastor, and motivational speaker, and New York Times Bestselling author Dr. Eric Thomas to talk about how to get yourself back on track when life has knocked you off course.Dr. Thomas knows what it feels like to have your circumstances work against you.He went from being homeless and dropping out of high school to earning his Ph.D. in education from Michigan State University and becoming one of the most influential motivational speakers in the world known as ET The Hip Hop Preacher.But this conversation is not about pushing harder, grinding more, or trying to completely reinvent your life overnight.In this episode, Dr. Thomas shows you how to stop focusing on everything that is going wrong, identify what is still within your control, and start building momentum again one day at a time.He also shares his 52 day challenge that he created after watching himself and people around him lose hope during a difficult year, and will inspire you to take on this challenge as well.You’ll learn:-The story that inspired his 52-day challenge and why it completely changed the way he thinks about transformation-How to figure out the one area of your life that needs your attention right now-How to take the skills you already use successfully in one area of your life and apply them somewhere you feel stuck-How to choose a daily action that is realistic enough to actually stick with-How to recognize the excuses you keep making without beating yourself up-Why you do not need to change your whole life in order to change the direction of it-How to keep going when you are doing the work but still cannot see the result-The question to ask yourself when you feel like giving up-How to stop obsessing over how far you have to go and focus on what you can do today-Why getting back to your best self may be more powerful than trying to become a completely different personYou do not have to solve your whole life before this year ends.You do not have to wait for your circumstances to change before you start feeling better.You just need to stop giving all of your attention to what you cannot control and start putting it toward what you can.If this year has worn you down, this conversation will help you focus on yourself, make one decision that moves you forward, and use the next 52 days to get your hope, clarity, and momentum back.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: Strong, Fit and Healthy: How to Get Your Best Body & Increase Your Energy in 3 Days 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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    57 mins
  • How Did Your Parents Mess You Up? My Daughter Got Brutally Honest About What I Got Wrong

    How Did Your Parents Mess You Up? My Daughter Got Brutally Honest About What I Got Wrong
    Nov 2 2026
    What if you could sit down with your parents and finally tell them what they got wrong? Or ask your kids what they wish you'd done differently?Today, Mel and her daughter Sawyer are having the kind of honest conversation most families never have.And Sawyer isn't holding back.She asks Mel lots of questions, including:-What do you think you got wrong as my mom?-What do you wish you did differently?-What did raising three kids teach you?Mel talks about her biggest regrets, the mistakes she's still making, and the ways her own childhood shaped the mother she became.But what makes this conversation so special is that Sawyer shares her side, too.You'll hear why Sawyer sometimes turns to her dad instead of Mel, what she wishes her mom understood about her, and how even the most loving families can fall into patterns that leave everyone feeling frustrated or misunderstood.As Mel and Sawyer talk, you'll hear things you can do to make your relationships better, too.In this episode, you'll learn:- What Mel wishes she'd done differently raising her three kids- Why Mel regrets trying to help her kids and what you can do to avoid this mistake- What adult children wish their parents understood- How your childhood shapes the way you communicate, show love, and handle conflict- Why mothers and daughters can have such complicated relationships- One simple question that can change how you communicate with the people you love- How to stop repeating the same arguments and frustrations in your family- A practical way to stay calm when someone pushes your buttons- Why you don't always need to agree to understand each other- How to build a closer, more loving relationship with your family, no matter how old you areWhether you're a mom looking back on raising your kids, an adult who wishes your parents understood you better, or someone who wants less tension and more connection with your family, this conversation will give you a new perspective.You can't change everything that happened in your family, but you can change how you understand each other and what happens next.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: You Learn This Too Late: This One Idea Might Change Your Entire 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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    51 mins
  • The Best Relationship Advice I’d Give My 27-Year-Old Daughter

    The Best Relationship Advice I’d Give My 27-Year-Old Daughter
    Oct 29 2026
    How do you know if the person you love is “the one”?How do you know when it's time to walk away?How do you resolve your differences without blowing up your relationship?If you've been questioning your relationship, struggling to find love, feeling like you're losing yourself in your partner's life, or trying to get over a breakup, this conversation is for you.In this incredibly personal, funny, and honest conversation, Mel sits down with her 27-year-old daughter, Sawyer Robbins, to answer some of the hardest questions about love, dating, and relationships.Sawyer has a list of questions from her friends, her sister, the audience, and her own life, and Mel has no idea what she's going to ask.After 30 years of marriage, Mel has learned a lot about what makes relationships work, what tears them apart, and the mistakes she wishes she could go back and change.And today, she's sharing that advice with her own daughter and with you.Mel opens up about the relationships she regrets, the years she spent avoiding her own problems by dating someone else, the sacrifices she's made in her marriage, and the things she wishes she'd understood when she was Sawyer's age.In this episode, you'll learn:-The 3 signs someone is an incredible person, but not the right person for you-How to know when to stay in a relationship, when to leave, and when it's time to be single-Why Mel regrets never being single in her 20s and what she wishes she'd done differently-How to recognize the relationship patterns you keep repeating and what it takes to break them-The difference between making compromises in a relationship and sacrificing the dreams and values that matter most to you-What to do when your partner's career, ambition, or dreams seem more important than yours-How to support someone you love when they're struggling without trying to fix their problems for them-How to encourage your partner to grow without making them feel like they're not good enough-The surprising reason why trying to change your partner often creates more problems-How to handle disagreements when you and your partner want completely different things-How to rebuild your confidence in dating when you feel like nobody is choosing you-The most important advice for getting through a breakup when the future you imagined together suddenly disappears-Why being right in an argument may be the very thing keeping you from feeling connected to your partnerWhether you're single, dating, married, or starting over after heartbreak, this conversation will change how you think about love and what you should be looking for in a relationship.You deserve a relationship where you don't have to lose yourself to love someone else.If you are in a relationship right now or you're still looking for it, this conversation will help you understand what you need to look for and how to find it.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: 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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    56 mins
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loveeee Mel this pod is a must 🙌 it really opens your eyes and awakens your inner desire. I didn't realise that pulling feeling in my heart was really my dream telling me this is the RIGHT thing. even though its scary but it's so much more exciting

wow! thank you Mel

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Really helpful.
Yes hadn't realised procrastination is freezing. I literally feel a tightness. Will be following the steps to Freedom from procrastination. Thanks Mel

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Loved every minute, really enjoyed it, I'll have a cup of coffee with Mel anytime, I've made a future date with myself and Mel by time blocking Mel's podcast into my schedule 👍💗🥳 Happy Birthday Mel 🥳 Have fun 🥳

Excited and motivated

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Parents take note and listen to what the kids say here more than anything. nb they arent kids anymore.

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some real eye openers here

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How have I got to 44 and never come across this life changer !!!!! So relatable, so real, so raw. Love love love this podcast!!!

Mel’s energy

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