The Mel Robbins Podcast

In this episode, you’ll learn how to stop doubting yourself and get anything you want in life.



Mel is thrilled to introduce you to her incredible guest today – someone she’s admired and followed for years, and who is here today for YOU.



Benny Blanco is one of the most successful and sought-after music producers and songwriters in the world and one of the defining hitmakers of the 21st century.



Benny is a 12-time Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer with 29 #1 hits and 19 songs that have over a billion streams on Spotify.



But, Benny didn’t start his impressive career with everything figured out. He didn’t grow up with money, some magical level of confidence, or everything figured out.



He built his career by showing up, failing, getting rejected, trying again, and learning through experience.



Today, Benny reveals what most people never see: the rejection, the fear, the self-doubt, and the countless moments when everything could have fallen apart.



And he will show you the life-changing tools and strategies that have helped him push through nonstop rejection and setbacks.



Benny has also written a fantastic brand-new book called “F*ck Failure” – which happens to be exactly the message he’s here to share with you today:



Every single failure is leading you somewhere, even if you can’t see it right now.



Your life can look entirely different a year from now. If you want the dream job, true love, unshakeable confidence, better friendships, or more happiness, Benny wants you to know there’s one rule:



Keep showing up.



In this episode, you’ll learn:

-The simple mindset shift Benny uses to erase failure and keep moving

-Why you’re only one small move away from changing your life for the better

-Why waiting to feel ready is a losing game

-The wild story behind a #1 hit that almost never happened, and why it proves you can’t give up

-How to stop letting self-doubt make your decisions

-How to keep showing up when you’re exhausted, embarrassed, or convinced you have no idea what you’re doing

-How to face the fears you’ve been avoiding for years

-How a list Benny made before he started dating his wife, Selena Gomez, can help you stop settling in your own life



This conversation will make you rethink every failure, every rejection, and every excuse you have been using to stay stuck.



As Benny will show you, failure doesn’t have to break you. It’s the very thing that can make you unstoppable.



If he can turn his failures into hits, you can turn yours into the life you’ve been wanting to live.



For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.



If you liked the episode, check out this one next: A Process for Finding Purpose: Do THIS to Build the Life You Want



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Why are you bloated all the time?

Why can certain foods suddenly make you feel terrible?

And what is actually going on inside your gut when nothing you try seems to work?

Today, Mel is joined by Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad, MD, a board-certified medical doctor specializing in integrative gut health and integrative medicine, who has spent years helping patients uncover what’s really behind their most stubborn symptoms.

This conversation will change the way you understand your gut – and reveal a simple 4-part protocol for getting to the root of what’s making you feel so bad so you can feel your best again.

Dr. Rajsree covers it all: IBS, bloating, SIBO, constipation, diarrhea, leaky gut, histamine intolerance, low stomach acid, reflux, food sensitivities, and more.

And she explains the surprising ways your gut can impact your energy, anxiety, focus, sleep, skin, weight, metabolism, blood sugar, and thyroid health.

You’ll learn:

-The 4 systems that control your gut health – and what happens when even one is out of balance

-2 steps you can start taking immediately to improve your gut health

-What causes bloating and how to stop it fast

-The 3 main symptoms of IBS and what they may be telling you

-What histamine intolerance is and how it disrupts your “gut garden”

-The surprising connection between your gut and your thyroid

-The Hashimoto’s symptoms your gut may reveal first

-How exercise can help reverse insulin resistance

-Why your “acid reflux” may actually be the opposite problem



If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” but you still don’t feel normal – or you’re tired of guessing which food, supplement, or symptom to chase next – this episode will help you understand what your body may be trying to tell you – and what to do next.



For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, listen to this one next: #1 Dermatologist: The Ultimate Skincare Routine for Amazing Skin.

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There’s someone in your life you wish would change.

You’ve pushed, reminded, and given advice. You’ve had the same conversation over and over.

And somehow, you’re still stuck in the same frustrating cycle of fighting, nagging, lecturing, and hoping they’ll finally do something differently.

There is a better way.

In today’s conversation, Mel sits down with renowned behavioral scientist and award-winning NYU professor Dr. Dolly Chugh to unpack the surprising science of why people resist change and what really works.

You’re going to walk away with some of the most powerful, research-backed tools Dr. Chugh teaches at NYU – tools that will change how you see difficult people, frustrating relationships, and your own ability to influence how others behave.

You’ll learn:

-The 3 things that really do help when someone you love won’t change

-The simple question to ask before giving advice – so it doesn’t backfire

-The 4-option question that reveals what someone needs from you in a difficult moment

-The relationship tool that keeps small problems from turning into 10-out-of-10 fights

-How to tell when “helping” someone is keeping them stuck

-The 2 “bodyguards” in your brain that explain why you know better but still don’t do better

-Why your brain can fight change even when you desperately want it

-The surprising role “unlearning” plays in changing a habit or behavior

If you’re exhausted from trying to change someone you love, this conversation will give you a different way forward – starting today – that feels lighter, more hopeful, and extremely doable.

Your relationships will never be the same. And neither will you.

For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, listen to this one next: How to Become More Confident, Influential, and Communicate Better With #1 Harvard Business Professor

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Today is Mel’s 30th wedding anniversary. And she couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to have a sit down conversation with her husband Chris about the lessons they've learned along the way.

This episode isn’t about the highlights – it’s talking about the hard lessons that have shaped their marriage these last 30 years.

Mel and Chris unpack the years where they felt more like roommates than a married couple and they share stories from when stress got the best of them. 

They get into how resentment and bitterness created a distance that kept growing, and how they found their way back to each other.

They talk about what they wish they knew sooner and the expert advice that has helped them the most.

Mel and Chris also break down their relationship truths into small, actionable things you can do to make your relationship stronger today. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-How to tell when stress has turned your partner from your favorite person into the person you blame.

-Why resentment, criticism, silence, and shutdown can become a cycle that quietly pulls couples apart.

-What “normal marital hatred” means and why your partner can trigger old wounds you have never fully dealt with.

-How to soften during conflict instead of hardening, attacking, or retreating.

-The simple rituals Mel and Chris use to rebuild connection, including notes, touch, walks, shared meals, and weekly calendar check-ins.

-How to know whether your relationship has the foundation to grow with you through decades of change.

Whether you are newly in love, decades into a marriage, going through a rough patch, or wondering if your relationship is going to make it through a rough season, this conversation will give you a more honest and useful way to think about lasting love. 

Because the truth is, a strong relationship isn't built by avoiding the hard seasons. It’s built by learning the lessons from them and finding your way back to each other when those seasons come. 

For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked the episode, you should check out these ones next, both of which were mentioned on the podcast:

James Sexton: The Most Eye-Opening Conversation on Marriage & Love You Will Ever Hear (From #1 Divorce Lawyer)

Terry Real: Married, Dating, or Single: The Best Relationship Advice You Will Ever Receive

Mel also wants to tell you:

 

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Learn how to truly help someone you love. 

When someone you care about is going through a difficult time, you can make a meaningful difference with a few simple words. 

Today, clinical psychologist and three-time New York Times bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour teaches you how to offer the right kind of support for your kid, partner, or friend without panicking, taking control, or trying to fix everything. 

You’ll learn 3 questions that help you understand whether someone needs to vent, needs more support, or may need professional help. 

Dr. Damour also explains why painful emotions are not always a sign that something is wrong, how to recognize when coping has become harmful, and why giving advice before understanding what someone needs can backfire. 

This episode is one of Mel’s favorite conversations on The Mel Robbins Podcast, and she’s bringing it back with a brand new introduction and new insights for right now.

In it, Mel gets personal about supporting her husband through depression, parenting teenagers through intense emotions, and the mistakes she made when she tried to solve every problem. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

-The exact words to use when someone shuts down or pushes you away

-Why the advice you give can make someone feel worse

-How to respond when someone is drinking, using substances, self-harming, or avoiding life

-How to listen so the person feels supported

-The simple question to ask when someone is venting

-How to stay calm when someone you love is overwhelmed

-The 3 questions to ask when someone you love is struggling

-How to tell the difference between normal stress and a serious mental health concern

-The two warning signs that someone may need professional support

-When and how to ask directly about suicide or self-harm

-How to suggest therapy without making someone feel broken

By the time you finish listening, you’ll know what to say, what not to say, and how to show up for someone you love.

For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. 

If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Motivate Yourself (and Others) to Change Any Behavior

Mel also wants to tell you:

 

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