The Mel Robbins Podcast

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 partner
Whether 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.
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What if the best part of the year hasn’t happened yet?
If you’ve been feeling stuck, behind, and sick of your own bad habits, this conversation is for you.
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Mel sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and one of favorite people Ed Mylett.
They talk about what it takes to stop living on autopilot and start building a great life, at any age.
Ed believes you are always one decision away from a different life.
But here’s where Ed’s advice is completely fresh and different:
Ed says building a great life isn’t about doing more, achieving more, or adding another goal. He knows:
The most powerful thing you can do is make room for the life you want by letting go of what is keeping you stuck.
After losing his father and facing serious health challenges of his own, Ed was forced to rethink the way he was living. He began questioning what success really means, how much of his life he had wasted worrying, and whether the things he was chasing still mattered to him.
What he found, and is sharing with you today, changed the way he thinks about time, confidence, purpose, relationships, and what makes a life meaningful.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-How you can change the direction of your life with one decision
-The simple life audit Ed uses to figure out what he needs to let go of
-How to break the patterns that keep pulling you backward
-Ed’s simple tool to stop worry and take back control of your life
-To create a different future, even when your current circumstances make you feel stuck
-How to build confidence by creating small wins that prove you can trust yourself
-To trusting your intentions, even when you doubt your abilities
-How “one more day” helped save Ed’s father’s life, and became one of Ed’s most powerful ideas.
-Why you are most qualified to help the person you used to be, and how your greatest struggles can become a source of purpose
-How helping someone else can pull you out of helplessness and reconnect you with your own value
-The daily habit Ed is using to create more clarity, purpose, and meaning in his life
-Why waiting until “someday” to enjoy your life is one of the biggest mistakes you can make
Ed’s story is a reminder that your mistakes are not proof that you failed.
Your past is not proof that you’re stuck.
And the experiences you wish you could erase may become the very things that allow you to make a difference in someone else’s life.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign that it’s not too late to change your life, this is it.
You’re not done.
There is still time left on the clock.
And your next chapter can start today.
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: The Science of Making & Breaking Habits: How to Change Your Life in 1 Month
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How do you know when it’s time to let go of something in your life?
And how do you know if you should keep fighting for it or finally move on?
You need this episode because you probably have something in your life right now that’s draining your energy.
Maybe it’s a relationship you’ve outgrown.
A job that makes you miserable.
A goal that no longer feels right.
Or a way of thinking about yourself that’s holding you back.
You know something needs to change, but you’re having a hard time letting go.
Today, Mel will teach you how to recognize what’s weighing you down, trust what your energy and intuition are telling you, and make room for something better.
You’ll learn how to recognize the difference between something worth fighting for and something that’s keeping you stuck, why certain people and situations leave you feeling drained, and how to stop pouring your energy into things that give nothing back.
And you’ll discover why letting go of something can be the beginning of an entirely new chapter in your life.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How to know when it’s time to let go or keep fighting for something
- The 2 biggest energy drains you need to let go of
- How to use your intuition and energy to make difficult decisions
- How to recognize when a relationship, job, or goal is draining your energy
- What your inner compass and fuel gauge can teach you about your life
- Why letting go creates space for new opportunities and growth
- How to stop resisting change and start moving toward what’s next
This is an encore episode with a brand-new introduction inspired by the changing seasons and fresh insights on how to let go of what no longer serves you.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, exhausted, uncertain, or afraid to move on, this episode will help you recognize what it’s time to release, trust yourself, and make room for the next season of your life.
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: Feeling Stuck? The Simple Rule That Can Change Your Life
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In today’s episode, you’re going to learn why you’re more capable than you think, what’s keeping you stuck, and the science-backed tools to unlock your full potential.
Here to show you how to get more out of your life, your work, and your relationships is Adam Grant – a #1 New York Times bestselling author, renowned organizational psychologist, and one of Mel’s favorite thinkers, authors, and people of all time!
Adam Grant is one of the world’s leading experts on motivation, human potential, and the science of success. He is a professor at the Wharton School of Business and the author of six #1 New York Times bestsellers.
In this conversation, Adam will prove to you that your potential is not determined by where you are today, but by how much you are capable of growing.
If you feel stuck, frustrated, or disappointed with where you are in life, it doesn’t mean you’ve reached your limits. It may mean you need to find a different path forward.
Adam breaks down the science of what helps people grow, make better decisions, build confidence, and create meaningful connections with others.
He also shares fascinating new research on why some relationships feel effortless, how to strengthen your friendships, and the simple habits that help you connect with people on a deeper level.
And even if you’ve read Adam’s books, Mel and Adam explore surprising new research and practical strategies that will change how you think about yourself and the people in your life.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
- Stop overthinking and make better decisions
- Recognize when it’s time to change direction in your career or life
- Unlock potential you didn’t know you had
- Build confidence before you feel ready
- Use one simple question to get better advice and make smarter choices
- Find mentors and people who help you grow
- Make progress toward your goals without burning yourself out
- Reconnect with old friends and strengthen your relationships
- Use the science of “pebbling” to make people feel seen and appreciated
- Create stronger connections with friends, family, and coworkers
By the end of this episode, you’ll understand why you may be underestimating what you’re capable of – and you’ll walk away with research-backed tools to grow, make better decisions, and build a more meaningful life.
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: The Science of Making & Breaking Habits: How to Change Your Life in 1 Month
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You are getting the ultimate guide to skincare and skin health.
In today’s episode, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist will reveal the 5 small habits for healthier, younger, and more radiant skin.
Whether you're dealing with dry skin, wrinkles, dark spots, acne, thinning hair, or your skin suddenly seems to be aging overnight, this episode is for you.
Dr. Saranya Wyles, MD PhD, one of the leading dermatologists and physician-scientists at Mayo Clinic, is here with the science, the 5 specific things you can do to improve your skin health, and the truth about what works… and what doesn't.
Dr. Wyles studies the connection between your skin, aging, and overall health. And she's going to change the way you think about skincare.
Because your skin isn't just about how you look. It's the largest organ in your body, and it can serve as a check engine light for your health.
What your skin may be telling you about inflammation, hormones, and underlying health conditions.
What helps your skin repair itself and what accelerates aging.
What's worth your money and what isn't.
In today's episode, you're going to learn how to recognize important changes in your skin, protect it as you age, and take better care of your overall health.
Dr. Wyles covers everything from collagen and skin aging to hormones, inflammation, sunscreen, skincare products, and the latest treatments everyone's talking about online.
And she doesn't just tell you what might be wrong. She gives you clear, science-backed steps you can take to protect your skin and support your health.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- The warning signs in your skin you shouldn't ignore
- How certain skin conditions may be connected to heart disease, diabetes, and inflammation
- The 5 small habits that support healthier skin and better aging
- What happens to your skin during perimenopause and menopause, and what you can do about it
- How sleep, stress, nutrition, and exercise affect the way your skin looks and functions
- What the research says about peptides, red light therapy, and popular anti-aging treatments
- The difference between mineral, chemical, and tinted sunscreen, and which one to use
- How to simplify your morning and nighttime skincare routines
If you put what Dr. Wyles teaches you into practice, you'll stop guessing, stop chasing skincare trends, and start taking better care of your skin and your overall health.
For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.
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