Best Rhimes Podcasts (2026)

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2026 Body Reset: How to Get Stronger, Lose Fat, & Take Control of Your Health 1:27:15

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Today’s episode is a MUST listen. This is your 2026 Body Reset and it’s all about taking control of your health once and for all. If you want to get stronger, lose fat, move better, and feel good in your body again – without extreme workouts, punishing diets, or guessing what actually works – this episode will give you a clear, proven path forward.…

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ReThinking: Overcoming status anxiety with Alain de Botton and RaQuel Hopkins 35:17

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Alain de Botton is a philosopher, bestselling author, and cofounder of The School of Life, known for his fearless engagement with the complexity of human existence. In this special episode, Adam co-hosts alongside former guest RaQuel Hopkins, a therapist, social media star, and fan of Alain’s work. They discuss the roots of and remedies for status …

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Change Your Life This Year: How to Get From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be 1:20:32

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In today’s episode, you’re going to learn exactly how to achieve your goals, stay motivated, and create real, lasting change in your life. If you’ve struggled to create change that sticks… If you know exactly what you want to change, but can’t follow through… If you’re tired of blaming willpower… This conversation will give you clarity, relief, and…

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9 Habits That Will Change Your Life: The Best Expert Advice I’m Using This Year 1:32:32

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In this episode, you’re getting the best of the best of The Mel Robbins Podcast. These are the 9 moments people couldn’t stop talking about this year. In 2025, Mel released 106 episodes of the podcast and featured 75 experts who shared their transformative insights on health, relationships, mindset, and more. Together, this adds up to thousands of …

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ReThinking: Raising a new generation of readers with Shannon Hale 39:43

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Shannon Hale is the author of more than 50 books for all ages, including the Princess Academy series and her graphic novel memoirs. In this episode, Adam and his daughter Joanna (a longtime fan of Shannon’s books) talk to Shannon about the powerful lessons books teach us about empathy, and take a closer look at how stories can either reinforce or d…

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You’ll Never See Your Family the Same After This Episode 1:16:45

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If the holidays stir up feelings about your family - stress, guilt, grief - this episode is for you. Whether you love spending time with them, can only handle them in small doses, or stay away for your own sanity, being around family has a way of pushing every button you’ve got. That’s why Mel invited Dr. Mariel Buqué, a Columbia-trained psychologi…

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#1 Mindset Expert: Simple Mindset Shifts That Transform Your Body, Energy, & Life 1:30:06

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Today, you are going to learn scientifically proven ways you can use your mind to upgrade your life, starting with your body, your energy, and your confidence. In this episode, Stanford professor and leading psychology and mindset researcher Dr. Alia Crum reveals the science behind how your thoughts shape your body, your energy, and your health. Sh…

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Your Grief & Heartbreak Will Get Better the Moment You Listen to This 1:30:33

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In today’s episode, you’re going to learn what nobody tells you about grief and loss. Whether you’ve lost someone recently, years ago, or are anticipating a loss, this conversation will give you clarity, relief, and a way forward. Or if someone you love is grieving and you feel helpless and want to know how to support them, after this conversation …

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ReThinking: Margaret Atwood on what AI can’t replace 42:41

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Margaret Atwood is best known as the author of The Handmaid’s Tale, and she’s won a slew of awards for her novels, poetry collections, and children’s books. Now, at the age of 86, she’s written her first memoir, The Book of Lives. In this episode, Adam and Margaret break down her perspective on what creative jobs AI will and won’t threaten and disc…

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How to Make 2026 the Best Year: 6 Questions to Ask Yourself 1:19:53

20d ago1:19:53

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Do you want to make 2026 your best year yet? An amazing year doesn’t happen by chance. It happens by choice. And there are only 6 questions to ask yourself for instant clarity and insight. Your answers will show you what the very next steps are in your life. The brand new companion workbook to this episode can be found at melrobbins.com/bestyear. I…

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5 Rules That Will Change Your Life Immediately 53:52

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This episode is a MUST listen. If you feel stuck right now - whether it’s with your health, your job, your habits, your relationships - this conversation is for you. Today, you’re getting a new framework that helps you create an instant shift, and it comes from one of Mel’s favorite thinkers on the planet: Mark Rober. Mark is a NASA engineer who tu…

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ReThinking: Busting longevity myths with Eric Topol 39:14

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Slowing the process of aging is something many people are interested in—and there’s a lot of pseudoscience out there about how to do it. Eric Topol is a cardiologist at Scripps and a prolific researcher on the genetics of longevity. In this episode, Eric debunks some common myths about how to live a longer life and shares his surprising findings ab…

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How to Reinvent Your Life Starting Today 1:33:27

27d ago1:33:27

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If you’ve been feeling the itch for something more in life: a new chapter, a new dream, a new version of yourself – this episode is your green light. It is a guide to how you can transform your life at any moment. Today, Mel sits down with her friend Hoda Kotb. Hoda, more than anyone else, will prove to you that reinvention is something you CAN do.…

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If This Episode Doesn’t Motivate You, Nothing Will 1:20:29

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This is one of the most motivating episodes of all time on The Mel Robbins Podcast. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated, or like it’s too late to reach your potential, you need to hear this conversation. Today’s episode is a wake-up call. You can break free of regret, shame, and fear. You can become the person you know you’re meant to be. It’s n…

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ReThinking: Building confidence with mentalist Oz Pearlman 32:50

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Oz Pearlman has been called the World’s Greatest Mentalist—he’s performed for some of the world’s top celebrities and made it to the finals on America’s Got Talent. In this episode, Oz joins Adam live at Authors@Wharton to show off his tricks and discuss the real skills behind his rise to success. The two reflect on Oz’s time working on Wall Street…

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The 7‑Day Habit Reset: Start Today, Feel Different By Next Week 1:15:10

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If you are tired of your own excuses… If you are tired of starting out strong, only to end up in the exact same place… If you feel like you can’t get your life together… If you feel unmotivated and exhausted… That makes complete sense. The end of the year is almost here and you need a little PUSH to get over the finish line. So Mel is giving you th…

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How to Live a Happier Life: Do THIS Gratitude Practice Today 46:28

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In today’s episode, you’ll learn a simple tool you can use to feel happier and more connected to your loved ones. Mel is teaching you a few simple gratitude practices, ones you can do with your family, your partner, or even in a group text, that are proven to lower stress and make any relationship better. Mel used to cringe at the word gratitude. T…

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ReThinking: Why are people acting like everything’s fine? with Rahaf Harfoush 41:21

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In our rapidly changing world, it might make you feel crazy to look around and see others going about life as usual. There’s actually a term for this phenomenon: hypernormalization. In this episode, Adam talks with Rahaf Harfoush, a digital anthropologist and expert on toxic productivity culture, about the immense pressures of living through “unpre…

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World Leading Therapist: Why You Feel Stuck in Life & How to Get Unstuck 1:31:07

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In today’s episode, you’re going to learn the root cause of why you feel stuck. Whether you feel trapped in self-doubt, overwhelmed by anxiety, or find yourself in a dynamic that keeps repeating, this conversation will show you how to break free. Joining Mel today is Lori Gottlieb: world-renowned therapist, writer of the “Ask the Therapist” column …

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Shonda Rhimes Year of Yes Blueprint 33:19

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Shonda Rhimes: Year of Yes Blueprint breaks down the powerful lessons behind her life-changing experiment of saying “yes.” This episode explores courage, creativity, boundaries, and how embracing opportunity can reshape your entire life.By Vallie Lakin

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Mark Nepo The Courage To Be Here 30:38

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Mark Nepo: The Courage To Be Here explores the wisdom of presence, vulnerability, and living with an open heart. In this episode, Nepo shares timeless insights on resilience, compassion, and finding meaning in the everyday moments of life.By Vallie Lakin

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Stop Fighting Family You Cannot Change 31:41

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Stop Fighting Family You Cannot Change explores the emotional toll of trying to fix unfixable relationships. This episode offers clarity, boundaries, and peace—showing how letting go can protect your mental health and restore your sense of self.By Vallie Lakin

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Elder Advice The Six Biggest Life Regrets 39:14

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Elder Advice reveals the six most common life regrets shared by those in their later years. This episode offers powerful lessons on choices, happiness, and living with fewer regrets while there’s still time to change course.By Vallie Lakin

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This One Study Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life: The Cornell Legacy Project 1:26:30

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What if you could meet with your older, wiser self for a few minutes and get all the answers you need to live a life you’re proud of? A life with more joy and fewer regrets. A life of purpose and passion. That’s exactly what this episode feels like. In this powerful conversation, Mel sits down with Dr. Karl Pillemer, director of Cornell University’…

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ReThinking: Talking people out of hate with Daryl Davis and former neo-Nazi Jeff Schoep 41:39

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The Ku Klux Klan is one of the tightest-knit White supremacist groups in America—once someone joins, they’re usually in for life. But since the 1980s, over 200 members have renounced their affiliation, and all give credit to the same man: a Black jazz musician named Daryl Davis. In this episode, Adam is joined by Daryl and Jeff Schoep, a former lea…

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How to Deal with Difficult People & Not Get Stressed Out 1:14:53

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Today, you are getting research-backed strategies for handling difficult people. If you’re done being dismissed, talked over, or made to feel small, this episode will help you show up with power - and walk away with peace. Whether it’s family, coworkers, friends, or anyone who knows how to trigger you, today you’re getting tools for dealing with di…

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Rewiring Fear The Science_of Trauma Replacement 23:57

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Learn how the brain can replace old fear patterns through the science of trauma rewiring. This episode explores how memory, emotion, and neural circuits change — and how targeted techniques can build new, healthier responses.By Vallie Lakin

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Breathing Rewires Fear Circuits Brain Chemistry 35:20

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Explore how specific breathing techniques can biologically calm the body, rewire fear circuits, and shift brain chemistry. Learn how controlled breath can reduce stress, regulate emotions, and create lasting changes in the nervous system.By Vallie Lakin

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Thoughts Are Sensory Simulations Not Abstract 27:54

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Discover why thoughts aren’t abstract ideas but sensory simulations your mind creates. In this episode, we explore how sight, sound, and emotion shape every thought — and how understanding this can transform the way you think, feel, and make decisions.By Vallie Lakin

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The Exact Words You Need to Hear Today If It Feels Like Nothing’s Working 1:19:08

2M ago1:19:08

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Some days, the world feels like too much. The news, the stress, the noise. You start to wonder if you’ll ever feel right again. Then, out of nowhere, something lands in your lap that reminds you of what really matters. That’s what today’s conversation delivers: the exact words you need to hear if you’re feeling stuck in that negative place. In this…

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ReThinking: Living each day like it’s your first with Suleika Jaouad 42:01

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Suleika Jaouad is the author of the memoir Between Two Kingdoms and the new Book of Alchemy—she’s also a lifelong journaler. In this episode, Adam and Suleika reflect on how Suleika’s journaling practice has helped her through cancer, discuss the art and science of journaling, and brainstorm creative ways to incorporate it into reflection and relat…

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The Secret to Stopping Fear & Creating the Future You Want with Shonda Rhimes 1:22:26

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This episode is a MUST listen. If you’ve ever felt stuck, small, or tired of letting fear dictate your life, you need to hit play. This is the most eye-opening, empowering conversation you’ll hear this year. It’s time to stop playing small. There’s a bigger possibility for your life, you are more capable than you know, and you can manifest the futu…

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How to Use AI to Make Money, Save Time, and Be More Productive 1:20:31

2M ago1:20:31

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What if the most powerful tool for saving time, making money, and transforming your life was already right in front of you? And yet you’re most likely using it incorrectly or not using it at all. That tool is AI – artificial intelligence. Have you noticed: it seems like everybody is talking about AI everywhere you turn? You’re already living with i…

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ReThinking: Malala Yousafzai on redefining resilience and prioritizing joy 44:13

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Malala Yousafzai is an activist for girls’ education and women’s empowerment, and the youngest Nobel Peace Laureate in history. In her new book, Finding My Way, is her effort to take control of her story after becoming a public figure at a young age. In this episode, Malala and Adam talk about the pressures of childhood fame, Malala’s struggles wit…

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3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Figure Out What You Really Want 1:06:51

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If you’ve ever had that quiet thought – “There’s more I’m meant to do” – this episode is your sign to pay attention. What if the life you want isn’t as far away as it feels? What if you could start seeing new possibilities right now? In this episode, Mel shares 3 powerful questions you need to ask yourself this week. Developed by Stanford Universit…

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How to Communicate With Confidence & Ease (From Harvard Business School’s #1 Professor) 1:16:38

2M ago1:16:38

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This episode will completely change the way you think about communication. What you learn will boost your influence and make you more confident. If you… Overthink what you said hours after a meeting, Freeze up when it’s your turn to talk, Or want to sound more confident without faking it… This is your blueprint for better conversations at work, in …

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ReThinking: Permission to play with Jacob Collier 43:28

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Jacob Collier is a Grammy-winning musician, an exceptional teacher and communicator, and a rousing innovator onstage. Jacob joins Adam in front of a live audience at TED to give an interactive performance and share his perspective on audience participation, his insights on communication, and his unconventional approach to making music that defies g…

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12 Minutes to a Better Brain: Neuroscientist Reveals the #1 Habit for Clarity & Focus 1:25:21

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If you’re feeling tired, unfocused, and like your mind is being hijacked, today’s episode is for you. The world today is designed to steal your focus. In today’s episode, cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Amishi Jha joins Mel to deliver a wake-up call: Every scroll, every ping, every mindless click – these aren’t just distractions. They are rewiring you…

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Mayo Clinic Cancer Doctor: 5 Foods That Heal the Body, Starve Cancer, & Prevent Disease 1:48:31

2M ago1:48:31

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In this episode, you will learn what to eat to heal your body, starve cancer, and prevent disease - with the food you eat. Today, Mel sits down with Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a double board‑certified Mayo Clinic physician, the first cancer doctor ever on this podcast, integrative oncology pioneer, and stage 4 cancer survivor. Her colleagues at Mayo Clini…

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ReThinking: The art of the interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin 36:41

2M ago36:41

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As a business journalist, Andrew Ross Sorkin writes for the New York Times DealBook, which he founded, and co-anchors Squawk Box on CNBC. In this episode, Adam and Andrew riff on what makes a great conversation and compare notes on their best and worst interviews—including when Elon Musk told Bob Iger to f*** off. They also investigate what Andrew …

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If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed, You Need to Hear This 51:30

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If you’ve been thinking, I can’t focus… I can’t catch up… I feel so behind… this episode is for you. Today, Mel breaks down overwhelm: why your brain feels overloaded and the 4 simple steps you can use today to clear your mind and finally get back on track. You’ll learn: -The real reason you can’t focus (and it’s not what you think) -The first thin…

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Feel Better Now: Neurosurgeon Reveals the New Science of Healing Your Body & Stopping Pain Today 1:12:39

3M ago1:12:39

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In today’s episode, you’re going to learn the new science of healing your body, stopping pain, and feeling better now. One of the world’s most respected neurosurgeons and medical experts alive is here to reveal the new frontiers in pain management and how you can feel better in your body starting today. Whether you’ve been living with a chronic con…

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ReThinking: What being a lawyer taught John Grisham about writing novels 34:15

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John Grisham is the author of over 50 #1 bestselling novels, including A Time To Kill and The Pelican Brief—but before he became the preeminent writer of legal thrillers, he had a tumultuous career as a lawyer. Adam and John discuss how John’s experience in the courtroom inspires his fiction, and how it has continued to shape his perspective on sto…

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How to Create a Successful Mindset: The Science of Passion and Perseverance 1:35:48

3M ago1:35:48

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What if the one thing that matters most for your success isn’t talent, luck, or intelligence, but something you can build starting today? In this eye-opening conversation, renowned psychologist Dr. Angela Duckworth joins Mel to reveal the real science of success and what drives achievement – and it’s not what you’ve been told. You’ll learn why grit…

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It’s Not Too Late: How to Transform Your Life at Any Moment 1:18:34

3M ago1:18:34

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If you’ve ever felt stuck, behind, or like you’re not living the life you’re meant to, this conversation is for you. Today’s episode is a guide to how you can transform your life – at any moment. Mel sits down with New York Times bestselling author, ultra-endurance athlete, and host of one of the world’s top podcasts, Rich Roll, to reveal the lesso…

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ReThinking: What we’re getting wrong about mental health with RaQuel Hopkins 33:53

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RaQuel Hopkins is a therapist and HR professional whose hot takes on growth and well-being have challenged how many people talk and think about mental health. In this episode, Adam and RaQuel explore how some people use mental health labels as a crutch, discuss ways to expand our capacity instead of simply coping with emotional wounds, and address …

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Try It for 1 Week: 6 Small Ways to Bring Back the Happiness, Energy, and Fun 49:15

3M ago49:15

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If you feel like nothing feels exciting or fun anymore, you’re not alone. In today’s episode, Mel shares 6 small ways you can break out of autopilot and live with more joy, fun, and energy. If you’re tired of feeling numb, heavy, or stuck in a routine, this episode is your wake-up call. Mel proves to you today that you can have more fun, even when …

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Use Your Mind to Heal Your Body With the #1 Harvard Psychologist 1:18:47

3M ago1:18:47

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What if everything you’ve been told about health, stress, and aging is wrong? Today, the legendary Dr. Ellen Langer – pioneering Harvard psychologist and global mindfulness legend, renowned for her 50+ years of groundbreaking research – joins Mel for the conversation of a lifetime. She says you can use your mind to heal your body, and she has 50 ye…

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ReThinking: Brené Brown on courageous leadership 41:22

3M ago41:22

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Brené Brown is a researcher, storyteller, and author who hosts the podcast Dare to Lead and has given some of the most popular TED Talks of all time. Brené joins Adam live at Authors@Wharton to talk about her new book, Strong Ground. They discuss how to identify your core values, what courageous leadership looks like, and whether vulnerability has …

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This Shocking Truth About Other People Will Change Your Life 1:30:24

3M ago1:30:24

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What if the world became a better place by becoming better, more authentic versions of ourselves? Despite what the headlines and social media might suggest, we’re not as divided as we think. Most people want the same core things: to be a good person, to live with integrity and authenticity, and to make a positive impact. But we’re caught in a colle…