The Mel Robbins Podcast
Mel Robbins
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
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May 11, 2026 • 1h 19min
How to Eliminate Self-Doubt Forever & Build Unshakeable Confidence
Dr. Shadé Zahrai, behavioral researcher and confidence expert with a PhD in organizational behavior, shares a four-part Big Trust framework. Short, actionable segments cover acceptance, agency, autonomy, and adaptability. Expect practical tools like scheduled worry time, posture and voice hacks, and tiny steps to beat procrastination and shrink self-doubt.
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May 7, 2026 • 1h 19min
The Reality of Adult Friendship: Here’s Why You’re Lonely & How to Make Real Friends as an Adult
Kasley Killam, a Harvard-trained social scientist and bestselling author on friendship, breaks down why adult connection feels harder than ever. She explores social health, loneliness as a signal, and the line between protecting your peace and pulling away. Expect practical frameworks like friendship styles, the 5-3-1 formula, and easier ways to build deeper, lasting connections.
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May 4, 2026 • 1h 6min
Harvard Business School Professor: How to Become More Confident, Influential, and Communicate Better
Leslie K. John, a Harvard Business School professor and behavioral scientist, dives into why undersharing may be hurting your relationships, health, and career. She explores how honesty builds trust, why silence can make people seem less credible, and how hidden feelings drain your energy. Plus, she shares simple tools for tougher conversations and deeper connection.
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Apr 30, 2026 • 1h 8min
#1 Nutrition Researcher: Eat THIS to Transform Your Health, Stay Young, and Live Longer
Dr. Lucia Aronica, a Stanford epigenetics scientist and nutrition researcher, explores how food can influence gene expression and healthy aging. She digs into why dieting backfires, how inflammation speeds aging, and which everyday foods matter most. Expect surprising talk on eggs, dark chocolate, tomatoes, broccoli, garlic, protein, omega-3s, fermented foods, and simple kitchen prep tricks.
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Apr 27, 2026 • 1h 15min
Nervous System Reset: Do THIS Every Day to Rewire Your Brain From Stress and Anxiety
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, pediatrician and former California Surgeon General, explores how childhood adversity can wire an overactive stress response into adult life. She talks about why people shut down, procrastinate, or feel sudden dread. The conversation highlights ACEs, toxic stress, buffering, and simple daily practices like “I’m here” that help the nervous system feel safer.
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Apr 23, 2026 • 1h 10min
The Science of Achieving Goals: How to Change Your Life in 5 Simple Steps
A practical guide to setting goals that actually matter. It explores why one meaningful aim can restore a sense of control, how writing things down and visualization boost follow-through, and why support may need to come from outside your inner circle. It also covers identity, daily habits, and the balance between motivation and a clear plan.
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Apr 20, 2026 • 1h 5min
Stanford Luck Researcher: How to Manifest the Life You Want
Tina Seelig, a Stanford neuroscientist and innovation expert, explores why luck is created, not inherited. She unpacks luck vs. fortune, the sailboat framework for spotting opportunity, six types of risk, and how tiny asks and everyday generosity can open surprising doors. It’s a lively look at creativity, identity, and stirring the pot to invite more possibility.
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Apr 16, 2026 • 1h 30min
The 5 Top Health Lies & The Truth You Need to Feel Better Today
Doctor Mike Varshavski, a board-certified family medicine physician and major online health educator, tackles the internet’s biggest health lies. He gets into medical misinformation, vaccine fear, and red flags for wellness grifters. He also talks about fighting medical bills, why primary care matters, and his personal experience with grief after losing his mother.
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Apr 13, 2026 • 1h 8min
The Best Financial Advice You Will Ever Receive: 4 Money Rules That Will Change Your Life
David Bach, author of The Automatic Millionaire, and Ramit Sethi, personal finance writer behind I Will Teach You to Be Rich, break down money into simple systems. They talk about automating savings, using four clear spending buckets, spotting invisible overconsumption, cutting shame around debt, and why small daily habits can reshape your financial life.
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Apr 9, 2026 • 1h 29min
#1 Neurologists: 5 Habits to Boost Brain Health & Prevent Alzheimer's
Dr. Ayesha Sherzai, a neurologist and brain health researcher, and Dr. Dean Sherzai, a neurologist and Alzheimer’s specialist, unpack what dementia and mild cognitive impairment really mean. They explore why brain decline can start decades early, how stress, sleep, caregiving, concussions, and daily habits affect memory, and the NEURO framework for protecting long-term brain health.
