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April 21, 2025 68 mins

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Despite achieving massive success with her latest book “Let Them", today Mel Robbins shares how she spent decades battling self-hatred and constant anxiety until she finally addressed her nervous system's fight-or-flight response rooted in childhood trauma. Mel also reveals how her groundbreaking "Let Them Theory" emerged from a transformative moment at her son's prom, where her daughter's blunt advice changed everything. Her powerful perspective on building self-belief through consistent action rather than external validation offers a blueprint for anyone feeling stuck—success isn't about perfect habits or natural talent but simply showing up when you don't feel like it and refusing to let discouragement win.

Mel’s books:

The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About

The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage

The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit

In this episode you will learn:

  • Why success is ultimately about not quitting, even when everything feels impossible
  • How to develop faith in yourself
  • The two biggest obstacles to achievement
  • Why external success never repairs internal self-worth, without addressing your relationship with yourself
  • How to recognize and reset your nervous system when it's stuck in chronic fight-or-flight mode

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