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The Mel Robbins Podcast

Mel Robbins on motivation, habits, and mental health, frequently bringing on named experts for practical, durable advice.

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17 episodes tracked · 7 guests covered · 9 pieces published, latest 2026-08-01

Dr. Leanne Ten Brinke says you can spot a psychopath in exactly five seconds
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Dr. Leanne Ten Brinke says you can spot a psychopath in exactly five seconds

Forensic psychologist Dr. Leanne Ten Brinke explains why we fall for dark personalities, and the specific physical 'douche smile' that gives them away.

Aug 1, 2026
Mel Robbins says writing your unfinished to-do list at night can work better than some sleep medication
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Mel Robbins says writing your unfinished to-do list at night can work better than some sleep medication

The strongest idea in Robbins's bedtime script is also the most suspiciously useful one, put the unfinished mess on paper and stop letting your brain cosplay as a project manager at midnight.

Jul 26, 2026
Marc Brackett says teachers can grade the same essay one to two full grades differently depending on their mood
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Marc Brackett says teachers can grade the same essay one to two full grades differently depending on their mood

The Yale emotional intelligence researcher makes a useful, slightly terrifying case that your feelings are already making decisions before you think you are.

Jul 26, 2026
Dr. Brennan Spiegel says a thumb that touches your forearm may help explain IBS
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Dr. Brennan Spiegel says a thumb that touches your forearm may help explain IBS

The Cedars-Sinai gastroenterologist gives Mel Robbins a sticky new theory of gut trouble, posture, balance, grip strength, and the indignity of being a human sack of potatoes on Earth.

Jul 20, 2026
Mel Robbins says the Red Sox are making their first bobblehead honoring a woman for her Let Them Night
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Mel Robbins says the Red Sox are making their first bobblehead honoring a woman for her Let Them Night

The summer-reset episode mostly sells anticipation as self-care, but the searchable nugget is a Fenway promo claim big enough to make Red Sox fans squint.

Jul 19, 2026
Mel Robbins says your life is an average Tuesday, not the big moments you keep waiting for
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Mel Robbins says your life is an average Tuesday, not the big moments you keep waiting for

The self help star's best reminder is also the least glamorous one: stop treating ordinary days like filler.

Jul 12, 2026
Rhonda Patrick says 1 minute of breathless exercise beats 53 minutes of walking around your house
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Rhonda Patrick says 1 minute of breathless exercise beats 53 minutes of walking around your house

The researcher behind the FoundMyFitness newsletter just made your gym membership guilt optional and your stair climb mandatory.

Jun 28, 2026
Daniel Pink Has 26,000 Regrets to Show You, and That's the Good News
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Daniel Pink Has 26,000 Regrets to Show You, and That's the Good News

The author of 'The Power of Regret' joins Mel Robbins to make the case that the emotion you've been running from is actually the most useful one you have.

Jun 2, 2026
Dr. Tara Narula Wants You to Stop Trying to Bounce Back
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Dr. Tara Narula Wants You to Stop Trying to Bounce Back

The cardiologist and TV medical correspondent makes the case that resilience isn't recovery, it's transformation, and your cardiovascular system is paying close attention either way.

Jun 2, 2026