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What happens when we disabuse ourselves of the illusion that we can control others?
How might surrendering this compulsion paradoxically catalyze profound inner liberation?
A deceptively simple two-word theory is revolutionizing our understanding of agency—creating astonishing transformations through a mere shift in perspective. “Let Them” serves as both a practical antidote to chronic stress and a brilliant distillation of ancient wisdom.
My guest today is Mel Robbins, a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and one of the most sought-after experts in the world on mindset and behavior change. Her meteoric rise in both podcasting and publishing has been remarkable—consistently dominating global charts and bestseller lists. Back for her third appearance on the show, she’s here to share fresh insights from her latest book, “The Let Them Theory,” which has become a cultural phenomenon for its surprisingly powerful approach to reclaiming autonomy. What makes Mel’s work particularly magnetic is her remarkable gift for distilling complex psychological principles into remarkably pragmatic tools that create immediate, tangible results in people’s lives.
“The more control you give up, the more control you gain. The more you let other people live their life, the better your life gets.”
– MEL ROBBINS
Today, we discuss:
- The Paradox of Control & Personal Power
- Breaking Free From Self-Obsession
- Emotional Maturity in Relationships
- Creating Space for Others to Change
- Finding Freedom in Surrender
For those who prefer a visual experience, the conversation is available on YouTube. As always, the audio version streams wild and free on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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- Book: The Let Them Theory
- Podcast: The Mel Robbins Podcast
- Book: The High 5 Habit
- Book: The 5 Second Rule
- Mel Robbins: Free Courses
- YouTube: Mel Robbins
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- TED: How to stop screwing yourself over
- Deadline: ‘The Mel Robbins Show’ Will End Syndicated Talk Run After One Season
- Boston Magazine: Mel Robbins Is Not the Bashful Type
- The Hollywood Reporter: Mel Robbins to Launch New Podcast in Exclusive Deal With SiriusXM’s Stitcher
- Forbes: Turn Your Day Around With One Simple Habit From Mel Robbins
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