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 your life is running you instead of the other way around, this episode is for you.

Whether you’re exhausted, stuck in reaction mode, caring for everyone else, unsure what you want anymore, or feeling disconnected from yourself, this episode will show you exactly how to take back control – starting today.

This episode delivers the most important guidance you need to hear right now.

It will teach you the 5 essential rules for setting and achieving personal goals - the skills no one ever taught you, but everyone needs to reclaim their time, energy, and sense of control.

And it’s your guide to taking control of your life: how to choose a goal that actually matters to you, how to pursue it in a busy life, and how to keep going even when motivation fades.

Today, Mel breaks down decades of research from psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science  and shows how she’s used these five rules to achieve her own goals. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-The counterintuitive reason setting one meaningful personal goal can immediately help you feel more in control

-The 5 research‑backed rules that make goals stick - even if you’re exhausted or short on time

-How to choose a goal that’s truly yours (and not something you think you “should” want)

-Why writing your goal down and visualizing it rewires your brain to follow through

-The difference between the will (your why) and the way (your plan) 

-Why consistency beats intensity - and how to keep going even after setbacks

-How personal goals become an anchor in the storm when the world feels heavy

After listening, you’ll walk away with clarity, a sense of direction, and a simple plan to start pursuing something meaningful - even if life feels full right now.

This is practical, research‑backed guidance that actually works.

If you’re ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start taking control of your life again, this episode is where it begins.

For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.  

In the episode, Mel mentioned Pure Genius, the company she co-founded that is one of her personal goals. You can learn more here.

If you liked the episode, check out this episode with James Clear: The Science of Making & Breaking Habits: How to Change Your Life in 1 Month

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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 Dr. Seelig will teach you today, there is a science to luck. And when you understand it, and start using it, you can create a life that feels a whole lot luckier. 

In this conversation, you’ll learn:

-What research reveals about lucky people

-The #1 mindset shift that separates lucky people from everyone else

-The difference between fortune (what happens to you) and luck (what you create)

-The 3-step framework to creating luck: build your sailboat, recruit your crew, hoist the sail

-The 6 kinds of risk (and how your risk profile might be keeping you stuck)

-Why asking for a “5-minute favor” can change your entire life

-Simple ways to “stir the pot” this week so new opportunities can find you

Dr. Seelig isn't ignoring reality. A lot of life right now doesn’t feel lucky. Everything is more expensive. Jobs are harder to get. Headlines are scary. Owning a home feels out of reach. That is real. And Dr. Seelig acknowledges all of it.

And still she says this: There are practical, everyday things you can do - even when you feel stuck in the thick of it - that can change your luck and the direction of your life.

If you’ve been telling yourself, “Nothing ever works out for me,” this episode is your wake-up call. If you follow the formula that Dr. Seelig is sharing with you today, there is no doubt that you will have a better and luckier life - because you will have created it. 

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: Unlock Your Brain’s Hidden Power: 6 Tools to Boost Focus, Confidence, and Creativity

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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 health myths, fear‑based medical advice, and misinformation spread online.

In this episode, Doctor Mike explains how dangerous health lies lead people to ignore symptoms, delay care, avoid their primary care doctor and why some of this misinformation will result in preventable illness and death.

This episode delivers the most important health truths you need to hear right now.

Doctor Mike breaks down why taking care of your health feels harder than ever: you’re flooded with conflicting advice, extreme claims, and content designed to scare or sell - not help. 

He teaches you how to identify medical red flags, spot misinformation, and understand what actually works versus what doesn’t.

This conversation will help you take back control of your health with clear, science‑based guidance without panic, guilt, or overwhelm.

Doctor Mike also shares deeply moving insights on grief, how to navigate life’s most painful moments, and his personal story of coping with the sudden loss of his mother.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- How to argue a medical bill and advocate for yourself in a broken healthcare system

- The most dangerous health lies being spread online right now and why they’re so harmful

- The truth about vaccines and how misinformation is putting lives at risk

- How to spot medical misinformation, red flags, and fear‑based tactics designed to scare or sell

- What to know about vaping, smoking, and nicotine patches 

- Why viral health trends and “miracle cures” often cause more harm than good

- How grief, stress, and burnout impact your physical health and why basics can feel so hard

- What actually improves long‑term health and what’s just noise

- How misinformation hijacks decision‑making and fuels anxiety

- How to have more honest, effective conversations with your doctor

- How to make informed health decisions you can trust

Whether you’re trying to get healthier, caring for everyone else while neglecting yourself, or feeling frozen by conflicting medical advice, this episode will feel like a lifeline.

This is honest, research‑backed health information from a doctor who is committed to telling the truth. 

If you’re ready to stop being misled by health misinformation and start making confident, informed decisions about your health, this episode is where it begins.

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: Try It For 1 Week: 3 Small Habits That Change Your Body, Energy, And Life

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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 control of your money: how to make it, how to save, and how to invest no matter where you’re starting from. 

It’s about learning how money actually works - so you can stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling calm, capable, and in control. 

Today, Mel shares the best money advice from four of the most trusted and influential experts in personal finance. 

Tiffany Aliche, known as The Budgetnista, is a New York Times bestselling author who has helped millions of people save money, manage their finances, and pay off massive amounts of debt. 

David Bach is a 10‑time New York Times bestselling author and the creator of The Automatic Millionaire, who will show you how small, automatic daily habits can turn into millions over time. 

Ramit Sethi is a New York Times bestselling author, the creator of I Will Teach You to Be Rich, and the host of Netflix’s How to Get Rich, is going to simplify money into four clear buckets. 

Morgan Housel is the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and one of the most respected financial thinkers in the world, and today he will help you understand the emotional and psychological forces that drive financial decisions.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- The 4 money rules that determine whether you build wealth or stay stuck - no matter what you earn

- The #1 mistake that’s quietly keeping people broke

- How to stop guessing where your money is going and finally take control

- The simple habits that make saving, spending, and investing feel easier

- Why you can start feeling better about your life before you’re debt‑free

- How small daily decisions can turn into massive long‑term wealth

- The mindset shift that instantly reduces money stress 

After listening, you’ll walk away with a clear plan, a healthier relationship with money, and the confidence to make smarter financial decisions starting today.

This is simple, practical, and research‑backed financial advice that actually works.

If you’re ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start taking control of your financial future, this episode is where it begins.

If you loved this episode, you’ll definitely want to listen to the full conversations with each of the financial experts you heard from today:

Tiffany Aliche: 5 Rules of Money: How to Make It, Save It, & Be Smarter About It

Rami Sethi: You’ve Got Money All Wrong: A Step by Step Guide to Living a Rich Life

David Bach: The #1 Money Habit That Sets You Up for Financial Freedom

Morgan Housel: The Best Financial Advice You’ll Ever Hear

For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.  

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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 cognitive decline. 

Together, they break down what dementia actually is, how Alzheimer’s fits into it, and why brain decline often begins 20+ years before symptoms appear - long before most people think to pay attention to brain health. 

Dr. Ayesha and Dr. Dean explain how brain health is not determined by genetics alone, and why your daily habits have the power to prevent, slow, and even pause cognitive decline. 

They share the exact science‑backed framework they teach their patients, built around five simple pillars of brain health using one unforgettable acronym: NEURO. 

You’ll also learn how to tell the difference between normal forgetfulness (like walking into a room and forgetting why) and early warning signs of dementia that should prompt a doctor visit. 

And if you’re a caregiver - or love someone who is - this episode is essential listening. The doctors explain why caregivers face a significantly higher risk of cognitive decline, how chronic stress and poor sleep damage the brain, and what you can do to protect your own memory while caring for others. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

- How to prevent Alzheimer’s disease and slow cognitive decline using science‑backed daily habits

- The difference between normal age‑related forgetfulness and early warning signs of dementia

- What dementia actually is, how Alzheimer’s fits into it, and why brain decline can start decades before symptoms

- Why genetics are not your destiny when it comes to memory loss and brain health

- The NEURO framework neurologists use to protect memory and reduce Alzheimer’s risk

- How exercise, deep sleep, stress reduction, and nutrition physically grow new brain connections

There is so much good news in the research.

There are simple, free things you can do starting today - even while listening -  that can reduce dementia risk by up to 53% and dramatically improve long‑term brain health.

If you’re concerned about Alzheimer’s, dementia, memory loss, or your cognitive future - this is the conversation you need.

For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.  

If you liked the episode, check out this one with neuroscientist, Dr. Wendy Suzuki next:  Change Your Brain: #1 Neuroscientist’s Exercise Protocol for Peak Energy and Focus

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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’ve been underestimated, rejected, dumped, or doubted. 

She’ll remind you it’s not too late and you’re not too old - you can reinvent your life, achieve more, and go after what you want using the playbook she shares in this episode. 

Barbara was called “stupid” at school. She worked 22 different jobs before she borrowed $1,000 to start her business with her boyfriend… and then got dumped when he left her for her secretary.

But that was just the start of her story. She proves that anything is possible when you refuse to quit. 

Today, she’s built a legendary career, created one of the biggest real estate companies in New York City, and sold it for millions - by refusing to let other people’s opinions define her.

In this conversation, Barbara will give you the mindset, the strategy, and the truth you need to bet on yourself when the world doubts you and when you’ve been doubting you, too.

You will learn: 

-The single most valuable skill anyone who lost their job needs to hear 

-Barbara's advice if you want to start a business today 

-What makes a good pitch 

-The most effective way to ask for a raise so you actually get one

-The difference between a boss and a leader 

-How to beat self-doubt by changing the “tape” in your head

-The one trait Barbara says she’ll fire you for fast

This is a masterclass in confidence, reinvention, and motivation. 

By the time it’s over, you’ll stop making excuses, stop playing small, and start moving.

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 with Charlamagne tha God: Reinvent Yourself: How to Let Go of Past Mistakes and Create a New Version of You

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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 for the Golden Globes! 

In this conversation, Erin will show you how to stop walking into your closet and picking the same jeans, the same black shirt, the same outfit on repeat. 

Instead, Erin will teach you the 6 words that will transform the clothes you already own into tools to help you become the “supernova” version of yourself.

No shopping. No trends. No pressure to be “a fashion person.” 

You need to start this tomorrow morning, here’s why: 

You have to get dressed every day, so why not get intentional about it?

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-A brand-new way to get dressed that makes you feel BETTER, not worse

-Why your clothes are keeping you stuck - and how to change that

-Why you don’t need to buy anything to feel fabulous

-How to stop hiding and start dressing to feel confident, powerful, and beautiful

-The mindset shift that changes your mood, confidence, and energy all day

-Why “I have nothing to wear” is almost never true (and what’s really going on underneath it)

-Why “cleaning out your closet” feels impossible and how to do it the right way

-One simple trick that will finally help you donate clothes you never wear (this is so freeing!)

-The BEST and most unique gift idea for every woman you love (my daughters will be getting this every year for the holidays. It’s brilliant!)

-The ONLY item to buy if you feel like you need something new

Mel and Erin put the method to the test with women on Mel’s team: a new mom, a postmenopausal woman, and a breast cancer survivor.

You’ll hear the real emotion (yes, some tears), the honesty, and the surprising transformation that happens when you stop getting dressed to hide – and start getting dressed to live the life you always wanted.

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: How to Stop Negative Thoughts & Reset Your Mind for Positive Thinking

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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. Pasricha is a Harvard Medical School physician-scientist, a board-certified gastroenterologist, director of the Institute for Gut-Brain Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and the longtime “Ask a Doctor” columnist for The Washington Post. She’s also the author of the new book You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong. 

She’s funny, brilliant, and completely unafraid to talk about the things most doctors avoid, from poop and bloating to hemorrhoids, colon cancer risk, and the surprising ways your gut influences your mood and brain. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-Why you’re bloated and what to do about it

-Why looking at your phone on the toilet dramatically increases hemorrhoid risk (and the 5‑minute rule every GI doctor follows)

-The #1 mistake make that causes constipation

-Why more young people are getting colon cancer, and the early warning signs of colon cancer you should never ignore

-What your gut is telling you about your stress and mental health

This is the ultimate no shame conversation that will help you finally understand how to listen to your gut.

Dr. Pasricha will change the way you think about digestion, gut health, and yes, even poop.

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: Change Your Body & Your Life in 1 Month: 4 Small Habits That Actually Work

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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 yourself when life doesn’t go the way you planned, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are – and help you see what’s possible.  

Together, Mel and Dr. Shankar unpack the science behind rebuilding when life takes an unexpected turn – and why you don’t need to have everything figured out to move forward. By the end, you’ll understand how to reshape the way you see yourself,  stop negative thoughts from taking over, and move forward with clarity and confidence. 

You’ll learn: 

-How to leave the past in the past

-The reset to help you start over after a setback

-How to stop your mind from spiraling

-Real motivation strategies to make change easier when you feel tired, stressed, or stuck 

- The reassuring mindset shift for more confidence and peace  

This episode will give you the mental reset and the tools you need to restart your life, move forward, and step into who you’re meant to be. 

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: How to Reinvent Your Life Starting Today. 

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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 this episode, the majority of women on the team have spoken to their doctors about what Dr. Rubin shared. 

You’re about to hear what she wishes every woman knew sooner: Almost every issue that you're dealing with “down there” is likely related to changing hormones. 

If you’ve ever dealt with a UTI, leaking, urgency, dryness, painful sex, or that feeling that something is “off” down there, and you’ve been told it’s normal, it’s aging, or it’s just something you have to live with, this episode could change your life and have you asking, Why have I not heard this before? 

Do not learn this too late. 

By the time most women get the right information, they have already lost years to pain, discomfort, anxiety, and unnecessary treatments. 

No matter how old you are, all women need to understand this information.

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

-Why recurring UTIs, urgency, frequency, and leakage are often hormonal, not “just sex” or “just aging”, and they can be fixed 

-What GSM (genitourinary syndrome) is, and how it impacts women in perimenopause, menopause, during breastfeeding, and even while using birth control  

-The safe, evidence-backed treatment that can prevent UTIs by more than half, and why almost no one tells women about it  

-Why many women need testosterone as a natural way to increase libido, mood, energy, orgasm, and the feeling of “I’m back” 

-That 1 in 4 women have a treatable condition that prevents orgasm, and why doctors don’t know how to check it, diagnose it, or treat it  

This is the conversation that will make you understand your body differently, and realize you have been tolerating things you do not have to tolerate. 

If you’re a woman in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, this is information you deserve to have now. 

Your health should not be a mystery.

You should not have to suffer. 

This conversation will give you the truth about your health and may even save your life or the lives of a woman you love. 

For every single study and resource Dr. Rubin mentions, click here for the episode show notes. This episode is one, in particular, where the show-notes are a must-read. 

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: The #1 Menopause Doctor: How to Lose Belly Fat, Sleep Better, & Stop Suffering Now

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