# Mel Robbins: From Law to Self-Development Powerhouse - Her Extraordinary Journey
Discover the remarkable transformation of Mel Robbins from criminal defense attorney to globally recognized personal development expert. This episode explores how Robbins created the life-changing "5 Second Rule," built a media empire, and became a "billion-view podcaster" while openly navigating ADHD, anxiety, and dyslexia. Learn about her bestselling books including The 5 Second Rule and The Let Them Theory (which sold an unprecedented 6 million copies in just six months), her award-winning podcast, and her practical approach to mindset and behavior change. Hear the inspiring story of how this TIME 100 influential voice continuously reinvents herself while helping millions take control of their lives through actionable, science-backed strategies.
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Discover the remarkable transformation of Mel Robbins from criminal defense attorney to globally recognized personal development expert. This episode explores how Robbins created the life-changing "5 Second Rule," built a media empire, and became a "billion-view podcaster" while openly navigating ADHD, anxiety, and dyslexia. Learn about her bestselling books including The 5 Second Rule and The Let Them Theory (which sold an unprecedented 6 million copies in just six months), her award-winning podcast, and her practical approach to mindset and behavior change. Hear the inspiring story of how this TIME 100 influential voice continuously reinvents herself while helping millions take control of their lives through actionable, science-backed strategies.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Mel Robbins born Melanie Lee Schneberger on October sixth, nineteen
sixty eight in Kansas City, Missouri is today one of
the most recognizable experts in the fields of personal development, mindset,
and behavior change. Her dynamic journey from the heartland of
America to international acclaim has been shaped by both personal
experience and professional accomplishment, making her story one of ongoing
(00:25):
reinvention and impact. Robin spent much of her early childhood
in North musk Again, Michigan, having moved there with her
family at a young age. Her parents, Robert and Marika Schneberger,
encouraged her curiosity and sense of determination, traits that would
serve her well throughout the unpredictability of her career path.
(00:45):
She attended Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, where she earned
a degree in history, before opting to continue her studies
at Boston College Law School. There, she gained her Juris
Doctor in nineteen ninety four, setting the stage for what
she initially thought would be a lifelong career in law.
Just a couple of years later, Mel married Christopher Robbins,
(01:06):
who would support her through her many professional pivots. The
couple settled in New England and went on to have
three children together. Early in her career, Robbins worked as
a criminal defense attorney for the Legal Aid Society in
New York City, where she provided legal counsel to those
unable to afford private representation. This job, which she has
(01:27):
spoken about both as rewarding and emotionally taxing, was only
the first in a lengthy series of roles that included
stints at law firms, startups, and investment projects. According to
Robbins herself, her twenties and early thirties were characterized by
what she describes as exploring rather than finding a single
(01:48):
straight path. She frequently changed jobs, sometimes leaving after only
a year or two, and invested in ventures such as
a paint your own pottery business. She even began to
study life coaching, showing her early desire to better understand
and help people solve their problems. Robbins's restless professional spirit
might have seemed unorthodox at the time, but each twist
(02:11):
in her journey taught her valuable lessons in resilience, self reflection,
and the power of experience. Her ability to adapt would
later prove essential as she ventured into media. Mel Robbins
broke into the world of broadcasting with her syndicated radio show,
where she blended practical advice and story telling. Her direct
(02:31):
approach and talent for problem solving found a wide audience
as she addressed topics ranging from relationships and business to
personal growth. She also contributed articles to outlets like Success
Magazine and provided commentary for CNBC and Fox Business Network.
In twenty eleven, Robbins's life took an unexpected turn when
(02:52):
her ted ex talk How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over
went viral. In this widely shared presentation, she introduced the
world to the concept of the five second Rule, a
simple yet powerful technique designed to help people break habits
of self doubt and procressed Dennis by counting down from
five and then taking immediate action. The success of her
(03:15):
tedex talk launched mel Robins into the public consciousness on
a new scale. The five second Rule struck a chord globally,
and she published a book by the same name in
twenty seventeen. That book, The Five Second Rule, quickly became
a bestseller and has since sold millions of copies globally.
It remains one of the most widely cited personal development
(03:37):
works translated into over sixty languages, and has helped countless
people initiate change in both small moments and major life transitions.
Robbins's subsequent works continued this streak of success. In twenty
twenty one, she released The High Five Habit, which encouraged
listeners to adopt habits of self incurment and positive reinforcement.
(03:59):
Her latest release, The Let Them Theory, came out in
twenty twenty four and achieved extraordinary commercial success, with six
million copies sold in only six months and reviewers hailing
it is possibly the most successful nonfiction book launch of
all time, according to publishers. Weekly media outlets such as
The Wall Street Journal and USA Today have recognized Robbins
(04:21):
as a billion view podcaster and a force in the industry,
while Time named her one of the one hundred most
Influential Digital voices in twenty twenty five. Over the years,
her books have become number one New York Times, Amazon, Audible,
and Sunday Times bestsellers, and she has received top honor
such as the Gracie Award for Outstanding News Talk Show Host,
(04:43):
the People's Choice Webby Award for Podcasting, as well as
inclusion in Forbes's fifty over fifty list. Mel Robin's reach
only continued to grow with the launch of the Mel
Robins Podcast in twenty twenty two. Praised for its relatable,
science backed and no nonsense approach, her podcast is ranked
among the top fifteen in the United States and regularly
(05:05):
features conversations about overcoming anxiety, resilience, productivity, and personal struggle.
Her Boston based media company, one hundred forty three Studios
specializes in producing podcasts, books, online courses, and events, cementing
her place in a world of media and personal development.
Outside her professional life, Neil Robbins has openly discussed her
(05:27):
experiences with ADHD, anxiety, and dyslexia, and these topics frequently
serve facing her work as she seeks to be stigmatize
mental health challenges and empower listeners to embrace their own uniqueness.
Her transparency in willingness to discuss her struggles make her
insights all the more resonant, underscoring her core belief that
(05:48):
change is possible for everyone, regardless of their background or obstacles.
Throughout her life, Robbins has demonstrated a remarkable capacity for
adaptation and self discovery, using to be defined by a
single career or moment. Her mission remains to inspire millions
to take control, improve their lives, and believe in themselves,
(06:09):
no matter what stage of life they are in. She
lives in Vermont with her husband Chris, and their children,
finding balance between her family commitments and her ever expanding influence.
Mel Robbins's journey continues to evolve and her story remains
a testament to the power of grit, curiosity, and action.
(06:32):
Thank you for tuning in and hearing the ongoing story
of Mel Robin's. Be sure to come back each week
for a new update on what is happening with Mel Robins,
and do not forget to subscribe for future episodes. This
has been a Quiet Please production. For more information, check
out Quiet Please dot Ai. Thanks for listening.
Mel Robbins born Melanie Lee Schneberger on October sixth, nineteen
sixty eight in Kansas City, Missouri is today one of
the most recognizable experts in the fields of personal development, mindset,
and behavior change. Her dynamic journey from the heartland of
America to international acclaim has been shaped by both personal
experience and professional accomplishment, making her story one of ongoing
(00:25):
reinvention and impact. Robin spent much of her early childhood
in North musk Again, Michigan, having moved there with her
family at a young age. Her parents, Robert and Marika Schneberger,
encouraged her curiosity and sense of determination, traits that would
serve her well throughout the unpredictability of her career path.
(00:45):
She attended Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, where she earned
a degree in history, before opting to continue her studies
at Boston College Law School. There, she gained her Juris
Doctor in nineteen ninety four, setting the stage for what
she initially thought would be a lifelong career in law.
Just a couple of years later, Mel married Christopher Robbins,
(01:06):
who would support her through her many professional pivots. The
couple settled in New England and went on to have
three children together. Early in her career, Robbins worked as
a criminal defense attorney for the Legal Aid Society in
New York City, where she provided legal counsel to those
unable to afford private representation. This job, which she has
(01:27):
spoken about both as rewarding and emotionally taxing, was only
the first in a lengthy series of roles that included
stints at law firms, startups, and investment projects. According to
Robbins herself, her twenties and early thirties were characterized by
what she describes as exploring rather than finding a single
(01:48):
straight path. She frequently changed jobs, sometimes leaving after only
a year or two, and invested in ventures such as
a paint your own pottery business. She even began to
study life coaching, showing her early desire to better understand
and help people solve their problems. Robbins's restless professional spirit
might have seemed unorthodox at the time, but each twist
(02:11):
in her journey taught her valuable lessons in resilience, self reflection,
and the power of experience. Her ability to adapt would
later prove essential as she ventured into media. Mel Robbins
broke into the world of broadcasting with her syndicated radio show,
where she blended practical advice and story telling. Her direct
(02:31):
approach and talent for problem solving found a wide audience
as she addressed topics ranging from relationships and business to
personal growth. She also contributed articles to outlets like Success
Magazine and provided commentary for CNBC and Fox Business Network.
In twenty eleven, Robbins's life took an unexpected turn when
(02:52):
her ted ex talk How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over
went viral. In this widely shared presentation, she introduced the
world to the concept of the five second Rule, a
simple yet powerful technique designed to help people break habits
of self doubt and procressed Dennis by counting down from
five and then taking immediate action. The success of her
(03:15):
tedex talk launched mel Robins into the public consciousness on
a new scale. The five second Rule struck a chord globally,
and she published a book by the same name in
twenty seventeen. That book, The Five Second Rule, quickly became
a bestseller and has since sold millions of copies globally.
It remains one of the most widely cited personal development
(03:37):
works translated into over sixty languages, and has helped countless
people initiate change in both small moments and major life transitions.
Robbins's subsequent works continued this streak of success. In twenty
twenty one, she released The High Five Habit, which encouraged
listeners to adopt habits of self incurment and positive reinforcement.
(03:59):
Her latest release, The Let Them Theory, came out in
twenty twenty four and achieved extraordinary commercial success, with six
million copies sold in only six months and reviewers hailing
it is possibly the most successful nonfiction book launch of
all time, according to publishers. Weekly media outlets such as
The Wall Street Journal and USA Today have recognized Robbins
(04:21):
as a billion view podcaster and a force in the industry,
while Time named her one of the one hundred most
Influential Digital voices in twenty twenty five. Over the years,
her books have become number one New York Times, Amazon, Audible,
and Sunday Times bestsellers, and she has received top honor
such as the Gracie Award for Outstanding News Talk Show Host,
(04:43):
the People's Choice Webby Award for Podcasting, as well as
inclusion in Forbes's fifty over fifty list. Mel Robin's reach
only continued to grow with the launch of the Mel
Robins Podcast in twenty twenty two. Praised for its relatable,
science backed and no nonsense approach, her podcast is ranked
among the top fifteen in the United States and regularly
(05:05):
features conversations about overcoming anxiety, resilience, productivity, and personal struggle.
Her Boston based media company, one hundred forty three Studios
specializes in producing podcasts, books, online courses, and events, cementing
her place in a world of media and personal development.
Outside her professional life, Neil Robbins has openly discussed her
(05:27):
experiences with ADHD, anxiety, and dyslexia, and these topics frequently
serve facing her work as she seeks to be stigmatize
mental health challenges and empower listeners to embrace their own uniqueness.
Her transparency in willingness to discuss her struggles make her
insights all the more resonant, underscoring her core belief that
(05:48):
change is possible for everyone, regardless of their background or obstacles.
Throughout her life, Robbins has demonstrated a remarkable capacity for
adaptation and self discovery, using to be defined by a
single career or moment. Her mission remains to inspire millions
to take control, improve their lives, and believe in themselves,
(06:09):
no matter what stage of life they are in. She
lives in Vermont with her husband Chris, and their children,
finding balance between her family commitments and her ever expanding influence.
Mel Robbins's journey continues to evolve and her story remains
a testament to the power of grit, curiosity, and action.
(06:32):
Thank you for tuning in and hearing the ongoing story
of Mel Robin's. Be sure to come back each week
for a new update on what is happening with Mel Robins,
and do not forget to subscribe for future episodes. This
has been a Quiet Please production. For more information, check
out Quiet Please dot Ai. Thanks for listening.
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