The Mel Robbins Podcast

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to beat self-doubt, stop procrastinating, and communicate with ease and confidence. Joining Mel today is Dr. Shadé Zahrai, a behavioral researcher and confidence expert, to teach you a research-backed, 4-part framework for building unshakeable confidence and eliminating self-doubt. Dr. Zahrai says that self-doubt shows up in many different ways - from overthinking, to constant comparison, to blame and resentment, and yes… to procrastination.  Today, she will walk you through the framework she says will start to dissolve that self-doubt once and for all, par

If you’ve ever felt like making friends as an adult feels impossible, or you’ve looked around and thought, "Where did all my friends go?" – you are not alone.  Or maybe you have friends, and you want deeper connections, but you don’t know how to create it without forcing it. Friendship is hard right now. Which is why today, Mel is sitting down with Harvard-trained social scientist and bestselling author, Kasley Killam, who has spent the last 15 years researching friendship, connection, and loneliness.  Have you ever wondered why the friendships that once felt close now feel distant? Why you ge

Today's episode is going to completely change the way you think about every conversation you've been too afraid to have. Ever wonder why your relationships feel surface level, even after years?  Why you feel lonely, even when you're surrounded by people?  Why you say “I’m fine,” even when you’re not? Why some people earn trust instantly, while you struggle to be taken seriously? Harvard Business School’s Dr. Leslie K. John, a behavioral scientist who has spent decades studying honesty, trust, privacy, regret, and decision-making, is here to teach you the answer – and it's not what you think. I

You have more control over your life and future than you think – and it’s sitting on your plate.  If you want to lose weight, feel energized, crush cravings, clear brain fog, calm inflammation, slow aging naturally, enjoy your life, and finally stop feeling confused about what to eat, this episode will change your relationship with food forever.  Today, Stanford epigenetics scientist and nutrition researcher Dr. Lucia Aronica joins Mel for a research-backed, hope-filled conversation about how to eat to live longer, stay young, and feel better than ever.  She says food isn’t just fuel – it’s in

What you learn today will make you forever calmer and more in control of your emotions.  If you’ve ever had a moment where you thought:  “Why do I always get overwhelmed by the littlest things?”  “Why am I like this?” This conversation gives you the answer. In this episode, Dr. Burke Harris explains why so many of the patterns you hate, like being reactive, shutting down, people-pleasing, not being able to follow through, and feeling dread for no reason, are not your “personality flaws” – and give you the truth. Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, MD is one of the most important voices in trauma science

Do you want to know how to set goals you can actually achieve?  Do you want the two science‑backed requirements that determine whether goals succeed or fail?  Or do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and unsure what you even want anymore?  This episode is a step‑by‑step, research‑backed framework for setting goals that give you clarity, motivation, and momentum. You’ll learn how to choose the right goal and how to start pursuing it immediately. By the end of this episode, you won’t just feel inspired – you'll have already taken action. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, out of control, or like you

In today’s episode, a Stanford neuroscientist is going to teach you exactly how to manifest the life you want – by becoming a luckier person.  Dr. Tina Seelig has spent 25+ years at Stanford, where she also earned her PhD in the science of neuroplasticity, studying leadership, success, neuroscience, and luck.  She's written 18 books, including her newest, What I Wish I Knew About Luck – and after this conversation, you will never see luck the same way again.  In it, she breaks down something most people get completely wrong:  You may believe that luck is something you have, or you don't.  As D

If you’re confused, anxious, or overwhelmed by your health and what choices to make, this episode is for you. In this conversation, Mel sits down with Doctor Mike Varshavski, the most followed medical doctor in the world, to expose the health lies and medical misinformation that are making people sicker, more stressed, and afraid to trust their own bodies. Doctor Mike has spent over a decade in clinical practice and continues to work in a community‑based family medical practice, where he sees patients of all ages and backgrounds. Every day, he witnesses the real‑world consequences of viral hea

If you’ve ever felt stressed, confused, ashamed, or behind when it comes to money, this episode is for you.  Whether you’re living paycheck‑to‑paycheck, trying to pay off debt, building credit, wondering how you’ll ever afford a home, or doing “okay” but still feeling anxious about the future, this episode will show you exactly what to do next.  This episode delivers the most important money advice you need to hear right now.  It will teach you the 4 essential rules of money - the skills no one ever taught you, but everyone needs to build financial freedom.  And it’s your guide to taking contr

Today’s episode is a MUST listen.  This is one of the most important conversations you will ever hear about Alzheimer’s prevention, dementia, memory loss, and brain health.  If you’re worried about your memory, your parents’ memory, or your risk of cognitive decline as you age, this episode gives you something most conversations don’t: real hope, backed by science, and a clear plan you can start today.  In this powerful episode, Mel sits down with world‑renowned neurologists Dr. Ayesha Sherzai and Dr. Dean Sherzai, two of the leading medical experts in Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and cognit

This episode is a MUST listen.  If you’ve ever felt behind, stuck, overlooked, or underpaid, you need to hit play.  This is the most motivational, eye-opening episode that you will ever hear, and it will give you the roadmap to become the bolder, braver, more confident, and richer version of yourself you know you’re meant to be.  Today, Mel is joined by Barbara Corcoran. Barbara is one of the original Sharks on Shark Tank, a real estate mogul, and one of the most influential self-made women in business.  This episode will show you how to create an extraordinary and successful life, even if you

You will not believe how much better you feel when you say these 6 words.  This is one of the most transformative conversations ever, on the Mel Robbins Podcast.  And it’s about… your clothes. If you’ve ever stood in front of your closet thinking:  “I have nothing to wear.”  “Nothing fits right.”  “I don’t feel good in my body.”  “Whatever… I’ll just wear the same thing again.”  This conversation will change that.  Erin Walsh is a celebrity stylist and Women’s Wear Daily Stylist of the Year who teaches the psychology of getting dressed with intention. She is also Mel’s stylist who dressed her

If you’ve ever wondered whether your bloating is normal, what your poop is supposed to look like, or why your stomach seems to have a mind of its own… you are definitely not the only one.  This conversation is hilarious, science-backed, and packed with the answers to questions we all have but rarely ask.  By the end, you’ll understand your body better, feel less embarrassed about what it’s doing, and finally have a practical guide to taking care of your gut instead of guessing.  Today, Dr. Trisha Pasricha is here to answer every question you’ve been too embarrassed to ask out loud.  Dr. Pasric

Life doesn’t always go according to plan.  And even the changes you choose can bring uncertainty, questions, and moments where you wonder what’s next.  Today’s episode will show you how to move forward and find something better on the other side.  In it, Mel sits down with Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist, expert on change, and New York Times bestselling author, for a powerful conversation about why change feels so hard and, more importantly, how to move on to become an even stronger, wiser version of yourself.     If you’re trying to figure out how to leave the past behind and reinvent

This episode is a MUST listen. Mel calls it one of the most important conversations she has ever had on The Mel Robbins Podcast.  Most women don’t know this, and this information could save the life of a woman you love.  If you are thinking you’re “fine,” while quietly suffering through symptoms that are treatable, you probably don’t know this life-saving medical fact either.  Today, Mel is joined by Dr. Rachel Rubin, MD, a leading urologist and sexual health expert, to talk about hormones, menopause, libido, pelvic health, UTIs, and what’s happening in your body.  In fact, since recording thi

Today, you’re going to learn the life lessons most people learn too late.  This episode will teach you exactly what matters most in life.  Because in this powerful conversation, Dr. Rahul Jandial, MD, Ph.D. – a world-renowned cancer neurosurgeon and neuroscientist – shares the #1 regret he’s heard from more than 15,000 patients at the end of their lives. Dr. Rahul Jandial is the Medical Director of Neurosurgical Oncology and Skull Base Surgery at City of Hope in Los Angeles, one of the leading cancer centers in the world.   He operates on brain cancers and spinal tumors in both adults and chil

If you constantly feel behind, overwhelmed, or like your to-do list is running your life, you’re not alone.  Here’s the good news: today, you’re going to get your life back on track – and it’s easier than you think. You’re missing a simple system to handle the endless “life admin” that piles up every week. Things like: -scheduling appointments -answering emails -organizing paperwork -managing finances -planning your week -and dealing with all the little tasks (aka “life admin) that quietly drain your time and energy. In this solo episode, Mel will show you how dedicating one single day to hand

Today’s episode is going to change the way you think about your life.  If you keep telling yourself you want to: -go after something bigger  -start something new  -speak up  -take a chance  -or finally do the thing you know you’re meant to do in life…  but you “just can’t seem to find the time,” or “make it happen,” this is the conversation you need to hear right now.  Seth Godin is going to call you out in the kindest, clearest, most liberating way.  Seth is one of Mel’s most beloved business mentors. He’s written more than 20 bestselling books, his ideas have influenced millions of people ar

If you feel like you have a complicated relationship with your body, food, and eating, you’re not the only one. Mel has gotten thousands of messages asking for an episode about emotional eating and body image, which is why she invited a world-renowned expert to talk about this topic with you. Today, Dr. Rachel Goldman is here for you. Dr. Goldman is a nationally recognized clinical psychologist and NYU professor who has spent more than a decade working with thousands of people struggling with emotional eating, obesity, disordered eating, and struggles with body image. She has an empowering per

Mel calls today’s episode one of the most moving, meaningful, and transformational conversations ever to happen on the podcast.  She says it is THE most important relationship advice that she has ever heard and you will ever hear.  Today’s guest, James Sexton, is a world-renowned authority on relationships, but coming from a perspective you may not expect.  He’s the author of the bestselling book How to Stay in Love. But he’s also one of the top divorce attorneys in the world, which means for decades he's had a front-row seat to what makes marriages thrive – and the reason why marriages fall a

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, irritable, anxious, sad, or like you’re just barely getting through the week, feeling better comes down to 4 simple choices you can make starting today.   In this episode, Mel breaks down the small choices that make a surprisingly huge difference in your life – choices that determine whether your day gets easier or harder. These aren’t big life overhauls, just tiny decisions that help you take back your power, time, energy, happiness, and peace.   And that’s good news because when you’re worn out, the last thing you need is a massive “fix your lif

For the first time ever on The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel is sitting down with a world-renowned dermatologist.  Whether you’re dealing with acne, aging skin, redness, fine lines, or you’re just overwhelmed and don't know what to do with the products that are clogging your bathroom drawers, this episode is for you.  If you’re at a moment in your life where your skin is out of control, you don’t look like yourself, and you don’t feel like there's anything you can do, Dr. Shereene Idriss is going to assure you that there is absolutely always something you can do. And today, you’re going to learn ex

What if you could teleport into Stanford’s most popular class and walk out knowing exactly how to build the life you want?  This episode is your invitation to do just that.  Today, Stanford professors Bill Burnett and Dave Evans are giving you their step-by-step guide to find your purpose and design the life you want, even if you feel stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed.  Their proven process will quickly help you take charge of your life, expand your view of what’s possible for yourself, live with no regrets, and find more meaning in each day.   Is it ever too late to design the life of your dre

If you’ve ever clicked “Accept All Cookies,” ignored software updates, saved your passwords, or logged into free Wi-Fi, you have to hear this.  The little “harmless” things you do online are exactly what scammers count on.  In today’s conversation, Mel sits down with award-winning cybersecurity expert Caitlin Sarian (aka “Cybersecurity Girl”) to give you the short and simple checklist of things that protect your money, your identity, and your privacy online.  You don’t need to understand cybersecurity. You just need to stop treating online habits like they’re harmless, because they can leave y

In this episode, you’re going to receive the best dating advice no one ever told you.  Whether you’re single, dating, in a relationship, or listening because you’re looking for advice for someone you love - this episode will change how you think about dating and love. If you’re feeling discouraged, burned out, or you’re starting to wonder, “Am I ever going to find the right person?” or “Am I with the right person?” you’re not alone - and this episode is for you. Today, Mel sits down with Logan Ury, who is a Harvard-trained behavioral scientist, world-renowned researcher, dating expert, bestsel

In this episode, you are going to learn how to have amazing sex, deeper intimacy, and create real, lasting love.  If you’re not having sex, or if sex feels like one more thing on the to-do list, this is what you need to hear right now. Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Nicole McNichols, PhD, a University of Washington professor who teaches the most popular class on campus – which is about human sexuality. There is a reason she is the country’s #1 sex professor. Her message is simple: nothing is “wrong” with you.  You were just never taught how desire actually works, what turns you on, or how women

Some days, you don’t just feel off. You feel like you’re losing your control of everything.  The routine is gone. The house is a mess. Motivation is shot. And suddenly one bad day turns into a week of feeling behind.  This episode is the reset you need.  Today Mel is sharing 5 simple, science-backed ways to create quick wins and real momentum – one tiny step at a time – so you go from overwhelmed and scattered to clear, grounded, and back in control.  These aren’t big life changes. They’re small moves that make a surprisingly big difference to shift your direction so you can feel like you agai

Some days, you don’t just feel off. You feel like you’re losing your control of everything.  The routine is gone. The house is a mess. Motivation is shot. And suddenly one bad day turns into a week of feeling behind.  This episode is the reset you need.  Today Mel is sharing 5 simple, science-backed ways to create quick wins and real momentum – one tiny step at a time – so you go from overwhelmed and scattered to clear, grounded, and back in control.  These aren’t big life changes. They’re small moves that make a surprisingly big difference to shift your direction so you can feel like you agai

Ever stood in front of the fridge thinking, “What am I actually supposed to eat to get healthy?”  Today you are getting your answer.  This episode gives you a simple way to decide what to eat to stay healthy without complicated math, crazy recipes, or “bro science”.  In this episode, Mel sits down with Dr. Amy Shah, MD. Dr. Shah is a leading expert in the role nutrition plays in health, longevity, and hormone regulation. She has been in clinical practice for 22 years as a double-board certified medical doctor with specializations in nutrition, internal medicine, and immunology. She has a degre

This episode is for you: the person holding everything together.  If your days are packed with work, caregiving, and nonstop demands, this is what you need to hear right now.  Today, Mel sits down with one of the world’s leading experts on time management, Laura Vanderkam. She’s a New York Times bestselling author, a researcher who’s studied thousands of real schedules, a mom of five, and a total realist about how busy life can get.  Laura Vanderkam’s approach isn’t “do more.” Laura’s not selling hacks. She gives you a clearer map of your days and a few small changes that reduce the chaos and

Today, Mel has one of the most powerful conversations you’ll ever hear on this podcast.  If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, exhausted, or numb by what you’re seeing in the news, today’s episode is for you.  When life feels uncertain, it’s easy to start pulling back, numbing out, and bracing for the next thing.  You’re not alone.  That’s why you need to hear from Mel’s guest today, Bryan Stevenson.  He is one of Mel’s personal heroes, and he is the kind of human being who restores your faith in what’s possible.  Bryan is a world-renowned civil rights lawyer and author of Just Merc

In today’s episode, you’re going to hear a conversation that will help you find meaning again - especially if you’ve been feeling lost, stuck, stretched thin, or quietly wondering, “Does any of this even matter?”  Joining Mel is Ocean Vuong - one of the most acclaimed writers of our time and the bestselling author of On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous.  His newest book, The Emperor of Gladness, moved Mel so deeply she knew she had to bring him on the podcast - because Ocean has a rare gift: he puts words to feelings you’ve had, but never knew how to say out loud.  Ocean is an award-winning poet,

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to get motivated, even when you don’t feel like it.  If you feel unmotivated, scatter brained, or exhausted…  If you keep reaching for your phone, wine, or the remote even when you want to stop…  If you’re frustrated with yourself for lacking discipline….  This conversation will help you stop wasting time and finally understand why it’s so hard to do the things you know you should do.  Joining Mel today is Dr. Anna Lembke, MD, who is the world’s leading expert on dopamine and compulsive behavior. Dr. Lembke is a professor of psychiatry and addiction medicin

In this episode, you’ll learn the best financial advice you’ll ever hear. It’s your guide to taking control of your money and learning the rules of how to make it, save it, and spend it better. Maybe you’re trying to pay down debt.   Maybe you’re wondering how you’ll ever afford a home.   Maybe you’re doing “okay,” but you don’t feel confident about the future, and you don’t know the best place to invest your money. Or maybe you want to know what really works to save money, make more money, invest money, and how to stop feeling like you’re behind.   This episode will show you exactly what to d

If you’ve been thinking, “What is going on with my body?” Today, you are getting your answers.  You’re going to learn the real science and brand-new research of perimenopause and menopause and the simple, research-backed changes that can help you feel stronger, calmer, and more in control, starting now.  For way too long, women have been left guessing about hormone changes, weight gain, sleep issues, mood swings, and why workouts that used to “work” suddenly don’t.  Most of the advice out there is outdated, generalized, or based on bodies that are not female.  That changes today.  In this eye-

This episode will change the way you show up in your love life - whether you’re in a relationship, healing from one, or hoping to find the right one.  If your relationship feels stuck, if the spark is gone, if you’re always the one apologizing, or if you’ve been shutting down to avoid conflict, or you just wish things were a little bit better, you are not alone.  What you’ll learn here will completely transform how you love and how you’re loved in return.  Today, Mel is joined by one of the most powerful voices in modern therapy: Terry Real.  Terry is a bestselling author, renowned couples the

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn an easy and proven way to build good habits and break bad ones.  Here to offer you a guide to improving your life, no matter what your goals are, is James Clear – the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Atomic Habits, which is one of Mel’s favorite books.  James Clear is one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation and behavior change. His work has helped millions of people lose weight, quit smoking and vaping, stop drinking, build businesses, start new chapters, achieve lifelong goals, and become the person they want to be.  In this conve

This episode is about taking your power back and giving yourself the credit you deserve.  Everyone needs a friend who reminds you who you really are. Today, Mel is that friend.  In this episode, Mel shares 7 powerful things to remind yourself every day. These carefully chosen sentences pull you back into your strength, your courage, and your confidence.  They are the words you need to hear that activate the most capable version of you.  This episode will help you:  -Reclaim your power when you’ve been playing small or second-guessing yourself  -Set boundaries that protect your energy without g

Today’s episode is a MUST listen.  This is your 2026 Body Reset and it’s all about taking control of your health once and for all.  If you want to get stronger, lose fat, move better, and feel good in your body again –  without extreme workouts, punishing diets, or guessing what actually works – this episode will give you a clear, proven path forward.  For too long, people have been told to ignore pain, push through exhaustion, and accept stiffness, weight gain, and chronic discomfort as “part of getting older.” That ends now.  Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Betsy Grunch, one of the top neurosu

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn exactly how to achieve your goals, stay motivated, and create real, lasting change in your life.  If you’ve struggled to create change that sticks…  If you know exactly what you want to change, but can’t follow through…  If you’re tired of blaming willpower…  This conversation will give you clarity, relief, and a proven way forward.  Joining Mel today is Dr. Katy Milkman, PhD, one of the world’s leading behavioral scientists, an endowed professor at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and co-founder of the Behavior Change

In this episode, you’re getting the best of the best of The Mel Robbins Podcast.  These are the 9 moments people couldn’t stop talking about this year.  In 2025, Mel released 106 episodes of the podcast and featured 75 experts who shared their transformative insights on health, relationships, mindset, and more.  Together, this adds up to thousands of takeaways.  Because your time is valuable, Mel is giving you a gift today:  She and her team crunched the data, reviewed hundreds of hours of content, analyzed listener feedback, and pinpointed the moments you saved, replayed, and wrote about – th

If your family stirs up feelings - stress, guilt, grief - this episode is for you.  Whether you love spending time with them, can only handle them in small doses, or stay away for your own sanity, being around family has a way of pushing every button you’ve got.  That’s why Mel invited Dr. Mariel Buqué, a Columbia-trained psychologist and leading expert on family dynamics and generational patterns, to share the real reason why your family stresses you out.  Dr. Buqué will help you see how the home you grew up in and the role that you played in your family shaped you as a person.  She will also

Today, you are going to learn scientifically proven ways you can use your mind to upgrade your life, starting with your body, your energy, and your confidence.  In this episode, Stanford professor and leading psychology and mindset researcher Dr. Alia Crum reveals the science behind how your thoughts shape your body, your energy, and your health.  She’s proven over and over again that your thoughts about exercise, stress, and food are working against you – and how you can change them.  She’ll explain that this isn't just about thoughts, but that you have settings in your mind that you need to

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn what nobody tells you about grief and loss.  Whether you’ve lost someone recently, years ago, or are anticipating a loss, this conversation will give you clarity, relief, and a way forward.  Or if someone you love is grieving and you feel helpless and want to know how to support them, after this conversation you will know exactly what to say and do.   Joining Mel today is David Kessler, one of the world’s most renowned experts on grief and loss and bestselling author of eight books, who has spent more than 40 years helping millions of people through th

Do you want to make 2026 your best year yet?  An amazing year doesn’t happen by chance. It happens by choice. And there are only 6 questions to ask yourself for instant clarity and insight. Your answers will show you what the very next steps are in your life.  The brand new companion workbook to this episode can be found at melrobbins.com/bestyear.  In this episode, Mel walks you through her empowering, research-backed, year-end ritual designed to set you up for success. By the end, you’ll know exactly where to steer your energy to make next year your best yet.   She will cover:  -The powerful

This episode is a MUST listen.  If you feel stuck right now - whether it’s with your health, your job, your habits, your relationships - this conversation is for you.  Today, you’re getting a new framework that helps you create an instant shift, and it comes from one of Mel’s favorite thinkers on the planet: Mark Rober.  Mark is a NASA engineer who turned his love of science and education into the #1 science education platform in the world, with 72 million YouTube subscribers.  And here’s here to teach you a completely different way to approach goals, confidence, and happiness:  Treat your ent

If you’ve been feeling the itch for something more in life: a new chapter, a new dream, a new version of yourself – this episode is your green light.  It is a guide to how you can transform your life at any moment.  Today, Mel sits down with her friend Hoda Kotb. Hoda, more than anyone else, will prove to you that reinvention is something you CAN do.  In her twenties and thirties, she climbed the ranks in newsrooms across the country and refused to quit until she landed one of the most coveted jobs in the world, a co-anchor of the Today Show.  In her forties she became a breast cancer survivor

This is one of the most motivating episodes of all time on The Mel Robbins Podcast.  If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or like it’s too late to reach your potential, you need to hear this conversation.  Today’s episode is a wake-up call.  You can break free of regret, shame, and fear.  You can become the person you know you’re meant to be.  It’s not too late to change.  And this conversation will show you how.  Today, you’re going to meet one of the most inspiring and motivational human beings on the planet, viral powerhouse Wallace Peeples, also known as Wallo.  Wallo spent 20 years in

If you are tired of your own excuses…  If you are tired of starting out strong, only to end up in the exact same place…  If you feel like you can’t get your life together…  If you feel unmotivated and exhausted…  That makes complete sense. The end of the year is almost here and you need a little PUSH to get over the finish line.  So Mel is giving you the simple reset you need to finish the year with energy and focus.  Today, Mel is joined by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg, and he’s breaking down the three small habits that will quietly reset your mind a

In today’s episode, you’ll learn a simple tool you can use to feel happier and more connected to your loved ones.  Mel is teaching you a few simple gratitude practices, ones you can do with your family, your partner, or even in a group text, that are proven to lower stress and make any relationship better.  Mel used to cringe at the word gratitude.    The fake smiles. The toxic positivity. The pressure to be “thankful” while your life is falling apart.    But then she uncovered the real science – and what it does to your brain and body is shocking. This episode is not about keeping a journal o