The Mel Robbins Podcast

This is one of the most eye-opening conversations Mel has had on the podcast.   Today, Dr. Jonathan Haidt joins Mel to explain what constant quick dopamine is doing to attention, motivation, confidence, and mental health - and why the impact looks very different in boys than it does in girls.   This conversation could not be more timely.   Meta recently agreed to a landmark $17.1 billion settlement in a major case accusing the company of endangering children by designing its platforms to be addictive to kids and teens. And, today, you’re going to hear from one of the experts, Dr. Haidt, whose

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

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 Ti

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

Why are you bloated all the time?  Why can certain foods suddenly make you feel terrible?  And what is actually going on inside your gut when nothing you try seems to work?  Today, Mel is joined by Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad, MD, a board-certified medical doctor specializing in integrative gut health and integrative medicine, who has spent years helping patients uncover what’s really behind their most stubborn symptoms.   This conversation will change the way you understand your gut – and reveal a simple 4-part protocol for getting to the root of what’s making you feel so bad so you can feel your

There’s someone in your life you wish would change. You’ve pushed, reminded, and given advice. You’ve had the same conversation over and over.  And somehow, you’re still stuck in the same frustrating cycle of fighting, nagging, lecturing, and hoping they’ll finally do something differently.  There is a better way.   In today’s conversation, Mel sits down with renowned behavioral scientist and award-winning NYU professor Dr. Dolly Chugh to unpack the surprising science of why people resist change and what really works.   You’re going to walk away with some of the most powerful, research-backed

Today is Mel’s 30th wedding anniversary. And she couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to have a sit down conversation with her husband Chris about the lessons they've learned along the way. This episode isn’t about the highlights – it’s talking about the hard lessons that have shaped their marriage these last 30 years. Mel and Chris unpack the years where they felt more like roommates than a married couple and the simple and they share stories from when stress got the best of them.  They get into how resentment and bitterness created a distance that kept growing, and how they found

Learn how to truly help someone you love.  When someone you care about is going through a difficult time, you can make a meaningful difference with a few simple words.  Today, clinical psychologist and three-time New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour teaches you how to offer the right kind of support for your kid, partner, or friend without panicking, taking control, or trying to fix everything.  You’ll learn 3 questions that help you understand whether someone needs to vent, needs more support, or may need professional help.  Dr. Damour also explains why painful emotions are not a

If you have ever been told that you are too emotional, sensitive, anxious, hormonal, disorganized, or simply not trying hard enough, this episode is for you. There’s a chance, according to Mel’s expert guest today, that like Mel, that the root cause of what you’re struggling with is actually ADHD. Today, Dr. Sasha Hamdani, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist and leading expert on ADHD, gives you the full and comprehensive explanation you deserve. She shares that ADHD is not just about attention. It can affect your emotions, motivation, energy, sleep, appetite, relationships, and ability to hand

Today, a former spy and the former Chief of Disguise for the CIA is taking you inside the heart-pounding world of espionage and the secret life she lived working undercover for 30 years.  Jonna will share the tactics and strategies you need to read anyone and spot a liar, offer a powerful warning about the state of the world today, and give you practical wisdom to find courage and face life’s hardest moments. For decades, Jonna helped intelligence officers assume new identities, disappear in plain sight, and carry out high-risk operations.  Jonna created disguises convincing enough to fool the

Today's episode is a conversation you are going to want to revisit over and over and over. You are about to learn the skills nobody ever taught you, but you need now more than ever. It's hard to not feel exhausted and just overwhelmed in today's world. You are constantly being bombarded with bad news, followed up by worse news.  All of that while you still try and deal with the hurdles of just living a regular life. That is where today's guest, therapist Kier Gaines comes in. Mel absolutely adores this man and constantly seeks out his advice as a source of calm, ease, and understanding.  But i

Today, you are going to learn the science of manifestation, visualization, and imagination - and the steps you can take to start creating the life you want. In this powerful episode, Mel sits down with Dr. Cassandra Vieten, PhD, a clinical psychologist, professor at UC San Diego, and one of the world’s leading researchers on imagination and consciousness. Dr. Vieten directs the Center for Human Imagination at UC San Diego, leads the Center for Mindfulness at UC San Diego’s Centers for Integrative Health, and her research has been cited more than 5,000 times. Together, Mel and Dr. Vieten unpack

If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, burned out, or stressed, today’s episode will remind you that you are not stuck - and that you can shift how you feel right now. In this episode, Mel breaks down the top 5 feelings that more than half a million listeners shared that you're struggling with. For each one, you’ll get a simple, science-backed tool to help you feel better fast. Whether you’re going through burnout, navigating a transition, feeling overwhelmed, or just feeling a little “off,” this conversation is your invitation to check in with yourself, regain clarity, and feel better. Withi

This conversation will make your home and your life feel lighter and easier in the first 10 minutes.  Clutter is stealing your time, draining your energy, and you are about to learn the fast and simple way to take back your sanity.  Even better news: You do not need to spend an entire weekend to get organized.  You need a simple system that works for your real (and very busy) life.  Today, Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, the organizing experts behind The Home Edit, are here to help you clear the clutter, take back your space, and make your home feel easier to live in.  They are removing the sh

This might be one of the greatest conversations Mel has ever had on this podcast. Today, you’re getting an absolute masterclass in motivation from one of the greatest athletes walking this earth: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce. If you’ve ever felt self-doubt, pressure, or like your best days are behind you, you’re in the right place. In this conversation, Shelly-Ann does not hold back. Shelly-Ann is the most decorated 100-meter sprinter of all time, male or female. She has won Olympic gold 3 times. She has won 10 gold medals at the World Championships, with 2 of them coming after she gave birth to he

What no one tells you about aging is that it starts long before you feel old.  In fact, the choices you’re making in this moment are shaping how strong, independent, connected, and fulfilled you’ll feel decades from now.  In this hopeful conversation, Mel sits down with MIT longevity expert Dr. Joseph Coughlin, founding director of the MIT AgeLab, for a wake-up call that will change how you plan the rest of your life.  The good news?   Dr. Coughlin says you’re probably going to live longer than you think. But longevity is not just about adding more years to your life. It is about deciding how

Want to feel amazing again?  You do not need a complicated plan to start feeling better. You need just a few simple, but powerful changes that make a real difference.  In today’s episode, Mel shares 9 research-backed life hacks you can use right now to improve your energy, sleep, confidence, relationships, focus, money, and daily life.  These are not big commitments. Most of them can be done while you are listening, and every one of them can be done today - so you can reset your life before the episode is over.  You’ll learn: -The simple sentence that makes you believe in yourself and start ta

Today’s episode is your ultimate women’s hormone health guide for every age.  If you are dealing with painful periods, infertility, endometriosis, PCOS, struggling with perimenopause, menopause, or confused about birth control - this episode is a MUST listen.  From PMS to menopause, this episode will teach you how to use science to hack your hormones, reset your body, and feel amazing again.  Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Sharon Malone, MD, one of the most trusted medical experts in women’s health today, to cover health topics we have never discussed on this podcast before.  Whether you’re 25,

In today’s episode, you’ll learn the hidden signs of a manipulative, toxic person from the #1 researcher in the world on dark personalities, Dr. Leanne ten Brinke, PhD.  She is here to teach you how to spot the poisonous people that are hidden in plain sight around you – in your family, your community, and at work.  And, she’s giving you the science-backed guide to understand poisonous people: how they operate, how to spot the patterns early, and what to do when you realize you’re dealing with one.  Dr. ten Brinke is a professor at the University of British Columbia, where she directs the Trut

Are you going to keep being controlled by your emotions for the rest of your life?  The answer is no.  Because today, Dr. Marc Brackett, PhD, the world’s leading expert on emotional intelligence is here to tell you,  “Success in virtually every aspect of life – career, friendship, love, and family – is determined mainly by one thing: how we deal with emotions.” Because your emotions are running your life – and you don’t even realize it. Dr. Brackett is the Founder & Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence whose research proves that your life is being shaped by the one skill that

In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to feel happier and more connected to your purpose in under 5 minutes.  Today, you’re learning from Dr. Dacher Keltner, one of the world’s leading experts on meaning, purpose, happiness, and awe. Dr. Keltner is a distinguished professor of psychology at UC Berkeley, and the founding director of the Greater Good Science Center, one of the most renowned research institutes in the world that studies well-being. He has spent over 35 years researching science-backed tools that you can use right now. You will be clear, focused, calmer, more engaged in your life,

Two simple questions can change the way you make decisions, spend your time, and build your future.  In today’s episode, Mel sits down with Seth Godin, one of the most influential thinkers of our time and one of Mel’s most trusted mentors.  Seth has written more than 20 bestselling books, taught millions of people how to think differently, and shaped the way Mel thinks about success, confidence, purpose, business, and making an impact.  Today, Seth is sharing the advice Mel wishes everyone could hear, particularly when it comes to business and success.  His wisdom will make you rethink how you

Today, you’re getting exactly what you need to take back your power and make life feel a little easier.  In this solo episode, Mel shares 8 simple reminders that will help you feel stronger, calmer, and more confident.  These are the words to come back to when you need courage, perspective, and a reminder of how much strength you already have.  Through 8 powerful quotes and straight-to-the-point coaching, Mel will show you how to stop taking other people’s behavior personally, pause before you react, protect your peace, take responsibility for your own happiness, and make something good happen

What if you could walk into any room and become the person everyone remembers?   Someone who can communicate with  confidence, command respect, and create lasting connections?  Today, Mel sits down with Oz Pearlman, a world-renowned mentalist who has spent decades mastering the skills that make people more trustworthy, respected, and likeable.  On stage, Oz creates the illusion of reading minds. But in this energizing conversation, he reveals the tools behind his success that you can use in your own life to read people, talk to anyone, and communicate with confidence. You’ll learn how to pay a

In this episode, you will learn how to take back your power when you’re in the midst of change, stress, or uncertainty, and then redirect your energy for self-transformation.  If there’s an area of your life that you’re feeling unhappy about and want to take control over, today’s episode will show you exactly what to do.  Joining Mel in this deeply personal episode is her 21-year-old son Oakley. He candidly shares how he went from feeling stuck and lonely, to finally feeling happy again, and the simple mindset shifts and changes that made the biggest difference.  He and Mel openly unpack how t

Today’s episode will change how you think about your dreams and your entire life. Do you ever wake up from a dream and wonder: What did that mean? Or maybe you’ve had a nightmare and asked yourself: Why did I dream that? Could I stop it? Is my brain trying to tell me something? Maybe you keep having the same dream over and over again. Or maybe you’re the person who says, “I don’t dream.” According to today’s expert, you’re wrong. We all dream. And once you understand what your brain is doing while you’re dreaming, you’ll never think about sleep, your mind, or what’s possible in the same way ag

Today's episode is a MUST listen.  You will learn the surprising science of  exercise and nutrition, the mistakes you’re making, and the simple changes that lead to better health and longevity.  In this powerful episode, Mel sits down with one of her dream guests, Dr. Rhonda Patrick PhD.  Dr. Patrick is a biomedical scientist who has spent her career studying nutrition, aging, and disease prevention. Ever wonder why you can walk every day and still not feel stronger? Or why you’re exhausted, stressed, and carrying more weight around your middle? There’s a reason for that. Today, Dr. Rhonda Pat

Summer is all about having fun: long days, warm nights, and getting together with the people you love. Today’s episode is your playbook for making that time you spend with people more exciting and meaningful.  Mel is joined by Priya Parker, one of the world’s leading experts on human connection. Her book “The Art of Gathering” is the most renowned work on how to bring people together and create moments that feel joyful and unforgettable.  In this episode, she will teach you simple ways to create real connections and make the time you spend with others memorable and fun. Whether you’re planning

Today, you’re going to hear one of the most emotional and inspiring episodes that has ever been on The Mel Robbins Podcast.  When the world feels overwhelming…  When you’re discouraged…  When you feel beaten up by life…  When you’re tired of carrying the past around…  This is the episode to press play on.  In this powerful episode, Mel revisits her conversation with Sarah Jakes Roberts, with a brand-new introduction and new insights for right now.  This is a conversation Mel personally returns to when she needs hope, motivation, optimism, and a reminder that change is possible. Sarah Jakes Rob

Today’s episode is one of the most eye-opening conversations about marriage, love, and relationships you will ever hear.  Whether you're married, dating, single, divorced, or in a long term relationship, get ready for the gift of the Gottmans.  Dr. John and Dr. Julie Gottman are the world’s leading relationship researchers. For over 50 years, they have studied thousands of couples, published hundreds of research papers, written 52 books, and changed the way the world understands love.  And what they are sharing today is simple but life-changing: It’s not whether you have conflict that determin

This episode gives you a reset you can use tonight.  In today’s solo episode, Mel shows you how to end your day right, with 7 simple sentences that reset your mindset and rewire your brain for a better night’s sleep and a great day tomorrow.  If you’re like Mel, nights are when your anxiety shows up. Because when the world gets quiet, your thoughts get loud: The regrets. The pressure. The to-do list. The fear that you’re failing. And if you fall asleep in that headspace, of course you wake up tired. Instead, tonight, when you climb into bed, you will start to change the settings in your brain

If work feels shaky right now: If you’re being overlooked for a promotion or raise,  If you’re changing jobs or looking for a job, If you’ve been feeling uneasy about changes in tech and AI, If the feeling at work is “anything could happen…”  This episode is for you. The world is moving fast, companies are shifting, and a lot of people are sitting back and hoping they don’t get hit.  Carla Harris is here to make sure you’re not one of them. Carla is one of the most respected leaders on Wall Street. She’s spent 35 years in the rooms where decisions get made: who gets promoted, who gets picked,

If you’ve been feeling exhausted, tired, bloated, anxious, in pain, or just not like yourself, you need to hear today’s episode. Today, Mel sits down with one of the most respected medical researchers in the world, gastroenterologist Dr. Brennan Spiegel, to uncover the overlooked, invisible force that’s having a shocking impact on your energy, strength, gut health, mood, and every single cell in your body – even how fast your body ages.   Whether you’re dealing with fatigue, back pain, swelling, digestion issues, or a heaviness in your body that you can’t shake, Dr. Spiegel says these are all

This episode will help you hit reset on the rest of your year and make your life feel like yours again. In today’s personal solo episode, Mel will help you pause, reconnect with yourself, and ask you two powerful questions that can change how you experience the rest of the year. Because somehow, the year is already almost halfway over. And if you’re like most people, you’ve been moving so fast that you haven’t stopped to recognize the hard things you’ve gotten through and the progress you’ve made.  If you’ve felt like:  …your life feels like one long to-do list  …you’re tired, flat, or stuck i

In today’s episode, a former secret service agent shares exactly how to read body language, handle difficult people, and know when someone is lying. You’ll also learn psychological tricks to spot manipulation, master your emotions, gain respect, and get what you want without being pulled into other people’s drama. Today, Mel is bringing back one of the most tactical and empowering conversations ever on The Mel Robbins Podcast, with a brand new introduction and new insights for right now. Her guest is Evy Poumpouras, a former secret service agent who has protected 5 former U.S presidents.  She

Life is hard. Stress is inevitable – whether it’s from things in your daily life or coming from the world around you.  But even when things feel overwhelming, there’s always something you can do.  In this conversation, Dr. Tara Narula, a board-certified cardiologist and stress expert, reveals the research-backed tools that will help you dial down your stress, train your nervous system to work for you, and feel calmer, stronger, and more in control – even when the world around you feels overwhelming.  This conversation will change the way you think about resilience. It’s not about pretending ev

When was the last time you thought about something you wish you'd done differently?  A relationship you let drift apart. A mistake you wish you could take back. A conversation you keep putting off. A decision that you now realize was the wrong one.  You’re not alone. Regret is actually one of the most common emotions people experience – and it’s the most misunderstood.  That’s why Mel invited Daniel Pink, one of the most influential thinkers and authors of our time, to share the findings of his World Regret Survey, the largest study of human regret ever conducted, analyzing more than 26,000 re

If you’re exhausted from always putting everyone else first, people-pleasing, and struggling with anxiety, this conversation is going to change how you see yourself.  And if you've ever felt invisible in your own family, like your needs didn't matter, or if nothing you did was ever enough, this episode will finally connect the dots for you as an adult.  Today on the podcast, renowned therapist and bestselling author Kelly McDaniel explains that many of your patterns stem from a hidden wound from your childhood.   Her work has helped millions of people finally name an invisible heartbreak they’

If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t have time to take care of myself,” or “this is just part of getting older,” this episode is for you.  Today, you’re going to learn exactly what to do to start feeling better and getting stronger, with results you'll see and feel in as little as 4 weeks.  In this episode, renowned orthopedic surgeon and longevity expert Dr. Vonda Wright, MD returns to give you the wakeup call of a lifetime and share her brand new, complete, science-backed protocol to build muscle, strengthen your bones, restore your balance, and reverse the effects of aging, no matter where you'

If you’ve been feeling lost, overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you’re meant for more but can’t seem to move forward, this episode is for you.  It’s finally time you get unstuck.  In today’s solo episode, Mel breaks down the 3 traps that keep you stuck – the hidden patterns that leave you wishing, overthinking, and doubting yourself instead of taking action.  You’ve been beating yourself up instead of making the moves that could quickly get you out of a rut and onto changing your life for the better.  That ends today.  Through questions from your fellow listeners and straight-to-the-point coachin

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