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Don’t Waste Your Life: An 89-Year-Old’s Best Life Advice For You Nov 09, 2026

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You are in for a treat today. You’re getting The Mel Robbins Podcast on the go!

Last week, my mother-in-law, Judie, walked into our kitchen in Vermont and announced that she’s planning a big adventure, starting on her 90th birthday.

She and her partner, John, have decided to backpack around Europe for a year. I KNOW!!!

Yes, a 90-year-old woman and her boyfriend in his late 80s are shaking things up and backpacking around Europe.

I was dying to know the story behind this decision. So I rounded everyone up - Judie, my husband Chris, and our two dogs, Yolo and Homie - and we headed outside for a walk.

And I grabbed my phone and pressed record to capture the entire thing. Which means you’re coming on the walk with us to hear how this adventure came about. I promise you, you’re going to be so inspired by her message: Don’t wait.

Don’t wait to do the things you’ve been meaning to do.

Don’t wait to call the person you love.

Don’t wait for the perfect time.

Time is ticking, so if there’s something you want to do, make a decision and start figuring out how.

I know you’re going to absolutely love this conversation and be inspired when you're done taking this walk with us.

Chris' dad died almost 20 years ago, so I feel so lucky to still have both of my parents (hi mom and dad!) and Judie alive and in our lives.

I love listening to their stories, hearing how they see the world, and learning from everything they've been through. And the older I get, the more I realize just how much wisdom they have to share.

Today’s message is simple: you get one life. It’s easy to forget that the people we love won’t be here forever. We think we have time, and that’s why we put off so many things. This conversation will inspire you to stop waiting and go for the things you’ve been putting off while you still can.

Time isn’t waiting for us to be ready.

And look, you don't have to do anything nearly as adventurous as what Judie and John have planned for next year.

Maybe there's a friend you've been meaning to call… a place you've always wanted to visit… a class you keep telling yourself you’re going to sign up for… a book you want to write… a business you want to start… or something completely new you'd love to try. Maybe you want to visit your grandson in college or go see your niece's new baby.

When you hear what made Judie decide that NOW is the time for this adventure, you'll understand why now is the time for you to do something too.

I bet as you listen, you'll think of someone who inspires you. Send this episode to them and tell them why.

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Stop Being Available: How to Set Better Boundaries and Take Your Power Back Nov 07, 2026

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Are you the person everyone depends on?

Do you remember the appointments, make the plans, solve the problems, keep track of what everyone needs, and step in whenever something falls through the cracks?

If that sounds familiar, this conversation is for you.

In this deeply relatable and practical conversation, Mel sits down for another episode with world-renowned motivational speaker Dr. Eric Thomas, also known as “ET, The Hip Hop Preacher,” to talk about what happens when you become the person who holds everything together.

Dr. Thomas is a pastor, educator, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the most influential motivational speakers in the world.

In this conversation, he shares something extremely personal: what he learned from realizing how much his wife, Dede, had been carrying in their marriage and family while he was focused on building his career.

That realization changed the way he thought about strength, responsibility, trust, and it changed their marriage.

Dr. Thomas will tell you, “You’ve done everything for everybody else and you’ve not done the things that you need to do for yourself.”

He knows that you’re used to getting things done, and how hard it has become to put anything down. He will show you how to get that time back to focus on yourself.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-How to recognize when you’ve become the person who does everything for everyone

-Why “I’ll just do it myself” can become a pattern that leaves you exhausted

-Why capable people often have the hardest time letting other people help

-What happens to your family when you become the person everyone waits on

-How to tell the difference between helping someone and constantly rescuing them

-How to stop grabbing responsibility back the second someone struggles

-What to do when you think, “If I don’t do it, it won’t get done”

-How to start sharing responsibility without feeling like everything is going to fall apart

-Why being needed can become part of your identity without you realizing it

-How to stop measuring your value by how much you do for other people

-What the people who love the “strong one” need to understand

Dr. Thomas says, “In opening myself up to be cared for, I found care.”

Today you are going to learn how to take the care you have been giving to everyone and turn it back on yourself, so you can focus on your dreams, your life and get your energy back.

If you are tired of being the one who always remembers, fixes, handles, and holds everything together, this conversation will help you understand why you keep doing it and how to finally start putting some of that weight down.

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: It’s Not Too Late: How to Transform Your Life at Any Moment

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Focus on Yourself: Do THIS Before 2026 Ends to Get Back on Track with Eric Thomas Nov 05, 2026

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If you’ve been feeling like this year got away from you, this episode will help you get back on track.

In this powerful and practical conversation, Mel sits down with world-renowned pastor, and motivational speaker, and New York Times Bestselling author Dr. Eric Thomas to talk about how to get yourself back on track when life has knocked you off course.

Dr. Thomas knows what it feels like to have your circumstances work against you.

He went from being homeless and dropping out of high school to earning his Ph.D. in education from Michigan State University and becoming one of the most influential motivational speakers in the world known as ET The Hip Hop Preacher.

But this conversation is not about pushing harder, grinding more, or trying to completely reinvent your life overnight.

In this episode, Dr. Thomas shows you how to stop focusing on everything that is going wrong, identify what is still within your control, and start building momentum again one day at a time.

He also shares his 52 day challenge that he created after watching himself and people around him lose hope during a difficult year, and will inspire you to take on this challenge as well.

You’ll learn:

-The story that inspired his 52-day challenge and why it completely changed the way he thinks about transformation

-How to figure out the one area of your life that needs your attention right now

-How to take the skills you already use successfully in one area of your life and apply them somewhere you feel stuck

-How to choose a daily action that is realistic enough to actually stick with
-How to recognize the excuses you keep making without beating yourself up
-Why you do not need to change your whole life in order to change the direction of it
-How to keep going when you are doing the work but still cannot see the result
-The question to ask yourself when you feel like giving up
-How to stop obsessing over how far you have to go and focus on what you can do today
-Why getting back to your best self may be more powerful than trying to become a completely different person

You do not have to solve your whole life before this year ends.

You do not have to wait for your circumstances to change before you start feeling better.

You just need to stop giving all of your attention to what you cannot control and start putting it toward what you can.

If this year has worn you down, this conversation will help you focus on yourself, make one decision that moves you forward, and use the next 52 days to get your hope, clarity, and momentum back.

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: Strong, Fit and Healthy: How to Get Your Best Body & Increase Your Energy in 3 Days

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My Daughter Got Brutally Honest About What I Got Wrong as a Mom (My Biggest Regrets) Nov 02, 2026

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What if you could sit down with your parents and finally tell them what they got wrong? Or ask your kids what they wish you'd done differently?

Today, Mel and her daughter Sawyer are having the kind of honest conversation most families never have.

And Sawyer isn't holding back.

She asks Mel lots of questions, including:

-What do you think you got wrong as my mom?

-What do you wish you did differently?

-What did raising three kids teach you?

Mel talks about her biggest regrets, the mistakes she's still making, and the ways her own childhood shaped the mother she became.

But what makes this conversation so special is that Sawyer shares her side, too.

You'll hear why Sawyer sometimes turns to her dad instead of Mel, what she wishes her mom understood about her, and how even the most loving families can fall into patterns that leave everyone feeling frustrated or misunderstood.

As Mel and Sawyer talk, you'll hear things you can do to make your relationships better, too.

In this episode, you'll learn:

- What Mel wishes she'd done differently raising her three kids

- Why Mel regrets trying to help her kids and what you can do to avoid this mistake

- What adult children wish their parents understood

- How your childhood shapes the way you communicate, show love, and handle conflict

- Why mothers and daughters can have such complicated relationships

- One simple question that can change how you communicate with the people you love

- How to stop repeating the same arguments and frustrations in your family

- A practical way to stay calm when someone pushes your buttons

- Why you don't always need to agree to understand each other

- How to build a closer, more loving relationship with your family, no matter how old you are

Whether you're a mom looking back on raising your kids, an adult who wishes your parents understood you better, or someone who wants less tension and more connection with your family, this conversation will give you a new perspective.

You can't change everything that happened in your family, but you can change how you understand each other and 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: You Learn This Too Late: This One Idea Might Change Your Entire Life

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3 Signs You’re With the Right Person or if You Are Settling (Best Relationship Advice) Oct 29, 2026

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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.

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

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It’s Not Too Late: The 5 Shifts That Will Change the Rest of Your Year with Ed Mylett Oct 26, 2026

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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 to Let Go of What No Longer Serves You Oct 24, 2026

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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.

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How to Unlock Your Full Potential with #1 Professor Adam Grant Oct 22, 2026

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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 herefor 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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Mayo Clinic Dermatologist: 5 Daily Habits That Are Aging Your Skin Faster & What to Do Instead Oct 19, 2026

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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.

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same

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This One Skill Makes Every Relationship Better Oct 17, 2026

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If you want stronger relationships with the people in your life, there’s one skill you can get better at right now: empathy.
Empathy isn’t just something you feel. It’s something you practice – in the small, everyday moments when someone needs to feel understood, supported, remembered, or cared for.

In this episode, Mel teaches you 4 simple, research-backed ways to practice empathy and build more trust, connection, and closeness with your partner, family, friends, coworkers, and even people you’ve just met.

You’ll learn how to stop assuming you know what someone is feeling and truly understand them.

You’ll see how to turn the thought “I should reach out” into real connection.

And you’ll know how to show up for someone who is struggling without putting the burden on them to tell you what they need.

Mel also shares fascinating research on connection, a powerful lesson from organizational psychologist Adam Grant on the small gestures that strengthen relationships, and an unforgettable story from the late Judge Frank Caprio about what it really means to see the person standing in front of you.

You’ll learn:

-The simple question that can help someone feel truly understood

-How to get people to open up to you without pushing

-How to stop overthinking and finally reach out

-A better way to support someone who’s overwhelmed

-How to show up for people in the good moments, too

-The small actions that quietly build trust over time

- How to create more moments of connection in your everyday life

Strong relationships are built in the small moments. And when you start showing up differently in those moments, you don’t just make someone else’s life better.
You make your own life better, too.

This episode is sponsored by our exclusive insurance partner, Amica.

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

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