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The Mel Robbins Podcast

The Mel Robbins Podcast

By: Mel Robbins
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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
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  • What Makes a Good Life? This Study on 26,000 Regrets Will Guide You for the Rest of Your Life

    What Makes a Good Life? This Study on 26,000 Regrets Will Guide You for the Rest of Your Life
    May 25 2026

    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 regrets from people across 134 countries.

    After analyzing regrets from all around the world, his research has found that there are 4 core types of regrets, and based on what kind of regret you're dealing with, there are specific strategies that you can use to process it, learn from it, and move forward.

    You’re also going to be inspired to take action after hearing what other people regret the most, so you can live in a way that will avoid these regrets for yourself.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:

    -The 4 types of regret and how to recognize yours

    -The one type of regret that shows up more than any other

    -Why the things you didn't do will haunt you far more than the things you did, and what that tells you to go do today

    -Daniel's 3-step reset to stop repeating the same patterns and start moving forward

    -One simple move you can make today to stop repeating the same regret pattern

    This is not a conversation about the past. It's a conversation about what you do next.

    Because after studying 26,000 regrets, the answer is clear:

    You can't change what happened. You can change 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: This One Study Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life: The Cornell Legacy Project

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • You’re Not Broken: Why You People-Please, Feel Anxious, & Never Feel Good Enough – and How to Heal

    You’re Not Broken: Why You People-Please, Feel Anxious, & Never Feel Good Enough – and How to Heal
    May 21 2026
    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’ve been carrying for decades: Mother Hunger. She says Mother Hunger is a primal yearning for a certain quality of love, safety, and guidance that many of us didn’t receive in the way we needed as children, even if our mothers did their best. This episode is not about blaming mothers. It’s about telling the truth, understanding what happened, and learning how to give yourself what you went without, so you can stop proving your worth and start feeling it. In this episode, you’ll learn: -What Mother Hunger is (and why it can feel like you’re searching for love in the wrong places) -The 3 core needs every child requires: nurturing, protection/safety, and guidance -Why women become people-pleasers and emotional “monitors” in their families -How long-term childhood stress can show up as anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and feeling “never enough” -Why addiction and disordered eating can become ways to regulate your nervous system because you never felt safe -Why you can love your mom and still acknowledge: something was missing -How to start healing by learning to nurture, protect, and guide yourself now -Signs of an unhealthy mother-daughter relationship and how to recognize them in your own life -How mothers unknowingly pass down trauma If you've spent your entire life feeling like something was off in your relationship with your mother, but you could never quite put your finger on it, Kelly is here to say: You were right. And if you feel guilty for just considering that something might have been off, you need to hear this conversation today. Whether you had a mother who tried her best or a childhood you've never been able to make sense of, this episode will give you the truth, the framework, and the first real steps toward healing. 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’ll Never See Your Family the Same After This Episode Connect with Mel: Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius ProteinGet Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok 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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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Start Where You Are: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol to Feel Stronger & Look Younger in Weeks

    Start Where You Are: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol to Feel Stronger & Look Younger in Weeks
    May 18 2026
    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're starting from. Dr. Wright is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon and one of the world’s leading experts on mobility, musculoskeletal aging, and longevity. She’s also one of your favorite expert guests ever to appear on The Mel Robbins Podcast, which is why Mel invited her back on the show to share all new insights. Dr. Wright has treated over 100,000 patients and studied thousands more, and she is here to sum up what she has learned: No matter when you start or how small the steps, it’s not too late; your body can rebuild, and you have far more control over how you age than you think. In just 4 weeks, you will start feeling better. In today’s episode, you’ll learn: -The biggest lies you’ve been told about aging (and why they’re holding you back) -How you can stay fit for life and teach your body to rebuild itself -The specific most critical windows of your life for healthy aging and the exact steps to take right now to protect your future -How women silently lose up to 20% of their bone density in the years around perimenopause and what to do to stop it -Why muscle is your most powerful anti-aging tool and how to build it in just 2 days a week -What every woman needs to know about bone health, menopause, and strength to become “unbreakable” -The longevity formula: The 4 simple steps you can start today to feel younger in just weeks -Why it’s never too late to rebuild strength, balance, and energy (even if you sit all day) -How to go from 0 to strong: Dr. Wright's protocol is specifically designed for people who feel too tired, too busy, or too far behind to begin Whether you or someone you love is feeling stiff, tired, or worried about how you’re aging, this episode will change how you think about your body and what’s possible. If you’re ready to feel stronger, more energized, and more in control of your future, this episode is where you start. Whether you're 30 and want to get ahead of aging, 45 and in the thick of perimenopause, or 65 and convinced it's too late, this episode will give you a clear, science-backed roadmap to staying strong, mobile, and independent for life. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, you’ll love Dr. Vonda Wright’s first appearance on The Mel Robbins Podcast: Look, Feel, & Stay Young Forever: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol Connect with Mel: Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius ProteinGet Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok 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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    1 hr and 21 mins
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Thanks for sharing your insight Kendall and Mel. It's gritty, it's real and it is enlightening.

weekly pick me up

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For too long I would see Mel Robbins and think it was the wife of the other motivational speaker Robbins. He’s great but they are not connected - she’s different, very different.
‘Start here’ are the simple clear directions I need sometimes to cut through the noise.
‘Here’s what to do next’.
Thank you Mel Robbins, Thank you.

Always brilliant Mel Robbins not Mrs Robbins the wife of the other guy, Robbins.

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Loved it. Listened to it multiple timed to get my head around it. Very much aware of the three things about change and my side bias.

Very compelling podcast

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This is a great pod-cast, so good that I am writing my first ever review! Such great advice, the one in relation to starting college is the best advice I have heard on this topic and given that its many decades since I did start college I really did not expect to get anything from that one and only listened cause my niece started last yr! Every one is a gem - thank you Mel Robbins - just love what you are doing. Liz O'K

Brilliant - Best advice eg starting college, adhd

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I love Mel and her guests and the truth of the life of a human beings

Truth

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