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July 8, 2025 113 mins
This is an interview like no other. Mel Robbins opens up about overcoming crippling anxiety, undiagnosed ADHD, and childhood trauma with the life-changing 5 Second Rule. At 41, she was $800,000 in debt, unemployed, and waking up with a feeling of full-body dread every single day. Mel shares the one rule that became her turning point - helping her get out of bed and rebuild her life from the ground up. She opens up about how the "Let Them" theory saved her 29-year marriage, and how she faced identity struggles and mental health challenges that were holding her back. Now one of the most influential voices in personal growth and self-improvement, Mel reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her journey. With over a billion video views and multiple bestselling books, Mel shares how she transformed her life and how you can do the same. Whether you're navigating a long-term relationship, struggling with anxiety, or simply looking to reclaim your power, this episode offers real, actionable insights for anyone ready to change their life. Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/needtotalk  https://www.tiktok.com/@weneedtotalkpod  Support Mel here: Instagram: https://g2ul0.app.link/TtCoupouOUb TikTok: https://g2ul0.app.link/3kBIBVruOUb Let Them: https://g2ul0.app.link/3EslE4vuOUb  (00:00) Intro (00:52) Mel's Upbringing in 1960s USA (09:14) Mel's Attachment Style and Childhood Trauma (18:49) Mel's Experience of University (27:08) Mel's First Legal Job and the Lessons It Taught Her (42:12) Shopify Ad (43:15) Tinder Ad (44:25) How Mel Met Her Husband Chris (52:35) How Mel's ADHD Affected Her Marriage (1:03:32) How the 'Let Them' Theory Helped Mel's Marriage (1:06:24) Indeed Ad (1:07:36) How Mel and Chris Navigated a Dip in Their Marriage from 2008–14 (1:12:58) How Mel Changed Careers (1:16:38) The Success of Mel's 2011 TED Talk (1:22:19) Roles Within Mel's Marriage with Chris (1:28:04) A Message from Mel's Daughter (1:31:54) Mel's Thoughts on Motherhood (1:36:09) Some Parting Thoughts on the 'Let Them' Theory from Mel (1:43:07) Most Memorable Conversation (1:47:03) Paul's Takeaways Sponsored By: Shopify: www.shopify.co.uk/needtotalk  Tinder: https://tinder.com/en-GB  Indeed: https://indeed.com/weneedtotalk  ♥️Get The Love Journal now: https://bit.ly/lovejournal-mp  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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