The Mel Robbins Podcast Mel Robbins

In today’s episode, I’m finally answering the #1 personal question that I get asked:

What’s the story behind my tattoo on my right wrist?

Pull up a seat to laugh along with us as Chris and I share our tattoo adventure - complete with anxiety, jealousy, intention, love, a huge mistake on my part, and the most incredible moments of synchronicity.

But it’s not just a story; there’s a much more profound topic we are discussing today.

Because tattoos aren’t really about tattoos.

They are an example of a powerful, positive force that habit researchers call an “environmental trigger.”

They’re also an example of another tool that you can use to create a more powerful and resilient mindset.

Because a lot of tattoos are also “meaningful mantras.”

Today, you will learn how to create and use positive triggers and meaningful mantras to improve your life and to remind you of either a deeper purpose or the values you want to live by.

This goes way beyond etching ink onto your body.

By the end of this episode, you’ll not only be inspired to create your own meaningful mantra, you will have several specific examples of how you can create a positive environmental trigger using things you have around your house.

One thing’s for sure, this episode will leave a lasting impression. 😄

Xo Mel


In this episode, you’ll learn:

6:00: I’m answering this personal question so many of you have been asking.
8:30: Chris shares his powerful story for the tattoo he etched on his forearm.
12:00: The inspiration for my own tattoo came from this.
15:00: You won’t believe what happened on our 15th wedding anniversary.
18:00: Here’s how I beat myself up while Chris was getting his tattoo.
19:00: You might know this already, but a tattoo isn’t just a tattoo.
21:00: I just love the synchronicity behind this entire tattoo event.
24:30: Chris’s tattoo has become a lifeline for him, especially now.
30:30: Rule #1: a mantra will only work for you if you have this first.
32:15: Need an idea for your own mantra? I’ve got a bunch of them for you.
34:30: Here’s how to figure out your own powerful mantra.
36:30: This is what scientists think about why tattoos are so powerful.
38:15: Here’s what Chris did that gets him emotional every time he sees it.
41:00: Are you a busy mom? Then this mantra might work for you.
42:40: Maybe you need to shift your thinking about a mantra this way.

Learn more about “How & Why Synchronicity Can Improve Your Life.”
Want more about finding your purpose? “Stop Searching and Do This Instead.”

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In this episode, you’re learning how to speak up for yourself and make sure that you are heard.

Whether you want to be more influential and visible at work or there’s a hard conversation that you’ve been avoiding with a family member, this episode will empower you to have a breakthrough.

Most of us have never been taught the skills we need to have challenging conversations or to better advocate for our needs.

The good news is that these are skills, and you are going to learn them in a very entertaining and relatable format today.

You’re invited to listen in on multiple coaching sessions with listeners just like you and me who are struggling to find the words or the courage to say what needs to be said.

So today I’m unpacking my formula, step by step, for handling challenging conversations.

This is an excellent episode to send to people in your life who you really wish saw their own value and worth and could communicate it better.

I can’t wait to hear how these very clear steps have helped you have those conversations you’ve been putting off and to show up differently at work and school.

Xo Mel

Want me to answer your question on the podcast? Submit it here.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

3:00: Listen to Claudia’s question about how to set boundaries in friendships.
5:30: Here are 3 reasons why we avoid difficult conversations in the first place.
14:40: Do you have a friend who criticizes you? Listen to this.
17:30: Make sure you are ready with THIS before you start your conversation.
19:45: This is a prime example of a time when I was being a crappy friend.
23:30: Here’s what you should assume before you have a conversation.
25:30: Never do this or you’ll put the other person on the defensive.
26:45: If you can, PLEASE have your conversation this way.
30:40: Here’s my favorite visual when it’s my turn to listen.
33:40: Do you have to communicate with an ex? Listen to Erica.
35:50: You’ve got to learn how to “gray rock” when dealing with difficult people.
36:40: See the petty people in this ridiculous way and it will help!
39:30: Like it or not, you have to have this conversation for your kids’ sake.
40:30: Here is what anger and pettiness actually is.
41:15: One of two things will happen when you handle conversations like this.
43:30: How do you handle combative people in your life? Listen to Candace.
46:00: Here’s what a person with anxious attachment needs to hear from you.
49:00: Need to have a conversation with someone who’s triggered easily?

Is it time to let go of your relationship? If so, then listen to “How to Let Go.”

Learn about “The 4 Attachment Styles for Healthy Relationships.”

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I made you an appointment with one of the world’s leading doctors in functional medicine.

Dr. Mark Hyman has written an incredible 14 (!!!) New York Times best sellers. He is the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, and Head of Strategy and Innovation at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine.
His latest book, Young Forever, teaches you science-backed, actionable steps to slow down the aging process and even reverse disease.

An appointment like this would cost $$$ in person, but today, it’s free for you.

Seriously, you will be floored by what you hear.

No matter how old you are, you have more control over your health than you may think, and it’s never too early or too late to start making simple yet profound changes.

Having trouble sleeping? We've got you.

Brain fog and headaches messing up your day? Check.

Low energy? We hear you.

Anxiety and ADHD running your life? We’re covering that too.

In this episode, we are breaking everything down point by point so that you get the specific, actionable steps you need to start changing your life in real time.

Grab a notebook because the doctor is in and he will see you now.

Get ready to take charge of your health like never before.

Xo Mel

Check out research and other resources at melrobbins.com/podcast.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

9:30: Food is not just food; here’s what it becomes once you eat it.
12:30: So what’s the connection between gut health and overall health?
14:45: What exactly is inflammation and what’s causing it?
16:30: Okay, so then what does a healthy gut look like?
19:30: Put these foods on your plate for 10 days and see what happens.
23:30: The big fat lie we’re being fed every day.
25:30: Can changing my gut heal my anxiety?
27:15: This simple tool will improve digestion and calm your nerves.
28:30: Phenomenal story of ADHD that was healed in two months.
31:30: The difference between two main types of allergies.
34:00: Holy sh*t! What Dr. Hyman said that reminded me of Oakley.
37:45: The 5 major things in your life that cause inflammation.
40:00: Simple tips to help you start sleeping better.
42:40: If we could cure this, we’d extend our lives by more than 7 years.
44:45: These are the supplements you and I should be taking.
48:15: Here’s what causes your body to dump too much magnesium.
50:50: Trouble with your hormones? You need to hear this.
55:00: Do this if you want a clear picture of your health.
59:45: What probiotics help reset your gut?

Want me to answer your question on the podcast? Submit it here.
Start your day off with focus using “A Toolkit for the Perfect Morning Routine.”
Here are more “Simple Ways to Improve Your Brain Health.”

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In this episode, you and I are tackling overwhelm together as I coach five listeners just like you who are tired of feeling so stressed.

I promise this will be helpful, fun, and full of powerful tools you can put to use immediately.

You need that because you’re drowning in your to-do lists, taking care of everyone else but yourself, and you’re saying yes to every commitment that enters your inbox.

That’s why simple solutions are the answer.

And I need these solutions too. I feel like my to-do list is overflowing and the demands are piling up.

But that’s okay, because with The Mel Robbins Podcast, you get to show up exactly as you are.

And today, we will start breaking down the two types of overwhelm so you can understand exactly what it is you’re dealing with.

But we don’t stop there.

You’re also getting three simple but profound strategies to help you eliminate the overwhelm from your life.

So that you start feeling energized again.

And I so want that for you.

Xo Mel
Check out research and other resources at melrobbins.com/podcast.

In this episode, you’ll learn:


3:30: If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’ll recognize yourself in Laura’s question.
8:00: Knowing the two types of overwhelm has profoundly impacted my life.
9:00: What my talk show mentor taught me that I’ll never forget.
11:45: When it comes to dealing with legitimate overwhelm, start here.
14:45: Can you have a morning routine when your life is overwhelmed?
17:00: When life seems insanely busy, you have to stop telling yourself this lie.
18:00: Here’s my #1 strategy for dealing with overwhelm.
23:30: Are you someone who says yes to everything? Then this is for you.
28:40: The Rule of Three saves me every time.
32:35: This truth about procrastination will make you see it in a whole new way.
38:15: Procrastinating on paying your bills? You need to listen to Michelle.

Want me to answer your question on the podcast? Submit it here.
Don’t know how to say no? Listen to “Start Putting Yourself First.”
And I know you will like “The Only Way to Stop Procrastinating.”

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In this episode, we are digging into betrayal and learning how to get your power back after someone shatters your trust.

It’s happened to me and I know it’s happened to you, too.

Maybe someone cheated on you. Maybe someone stole from you in business. Perhaps it was a friend who stabbed you in the back.

It’s painful.

You might not be sure how to confront that person, or if it’s even worth it.

Or if you did confront them, they may have denied and deflected, making you feel like something was wrong with you.

Well today I’m using my own experiences with betrayal to coach Sonia and Jenn - and you - through this.

You always have options, and whether you believe it or not, you can get your power back.

Today’s episode will help you heal, change your perspective, and equip you with the tools you need to land on your feet and be smarter, more open and able to create healthier relationships, partnerships, and friendships in the future.

You deserve that.

Buckle up, because your friend Mel is hitting you between the eyes with some hard earned wisdom and tough love today.

Xo Mel
Check out research and other resources at melrobbins.com/podcast.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

3:30: I was betrayed by someone in my business and this is what I learned.
4:12: Sonia asks her question about a painful betrayal.
5:15: Should you confront this person? Ask yourself this first.
11:40: You don’t need to have this in order to feel closure with someone.
14:20: Here’s how to have a conversation with someone who betrayed you.
16:00: Jenn reveals how her painful betrayal has changed her.
17:30: This is the hardest part of betrayal to grasp. Please play on repeat.
19:20: Here is what you’re actually grieving after you’ve been betrayed.
26:45: You need to change your story of betrayal. Here’s how.
28:30: Trying to work through betrayal with someone you love? Listen to this.
34:40: Here is what the experts say about affairs.
39:45: The advice from Jenn that you need to hear if you’ve just been betrayed.

Want me to answer your question on the podcast? Submit it here.
Here is Betrayal 101: “3 Lessons From One of the Hardest Years of My Life.”
When it’s time to do this, listen to “How to Let Go.”

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In this episode, you and I are getting intentional about your happiness.

Happiness is misunderstood.

Fortunately, there’s a ton of research that explains why it can be so elusive and, even better, HOW you can create a happier life, starting today.

Our conversation about happiness begins with breaking down the two types of happiness and why it’s important for you to include both in your life.

You’ll also learn four practical takeaways that research says are key for cultivating more happiness in your daily life.

I love this episode, and I can’t wait for you to experience it! I am bringing the science and the strategies, and I have a phenomenal metaphor to share with you that will forever change the way you view happiness.

You’re not only going to learn what to do; you’re going to experience several listeners just like you who are seeking more happiness and fulfillment in their lives.

This is a highly relatable, entertaining, and transformative episode, so don’t miss out.

You’ll be happy you joined us.

Xo Mel

Check out research and other resources at melrobbins.com/podcast.

And if you want to start owning your mornings, join my free Wake Up Challenge.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

3:00: Can’t remember the last time you were truly happy? You’re not alone.
5:00: Does this happen to you when you chase happiness?
8:00: What do we mean by happiness, anyway?
8:30: You knew this was coming- my favorite metaphor for happiness!
10:15: Science puts happiness into these two buckets.
14:00: The problem when you’re on a big healing journey and what to do about it.
23:00: Can you feel happy even during the mundane, ordinary days?
24:15: Believe it or not, here’s where you find true happiness.
26:30: This is the single best decision you can make to cultivate happiness.
30:00: This is how your brain reads loneliness because you’re meant to connect.
35:00: Building warm relationships starts here.
37:30: Here’s how I reorganized my own life to stop feeling lonely.
39:50: My mom is a pro at this and research shows it will boost your energy.
44:30: What do you need to know about feeling inner peace?
46:30: Here’s why older people tend to be happier.
48:30: Three surprising ways to actually invite more peace in your life.

Want me to answer your question on the podcast? Submit it here.

This episode pairs well with “You’ll Never Be Truly Happy Until You Start Doing This”

Learn how to train your mind with “The Mindset Reset Toolkit.”.

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