Finally Feel Good in Your Body: 4 Expert Steps to Feeling More Confident Today

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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Education, Mental Health, Relationships, Self-improvement, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 10.6K Ratings

🗓️ 9 June 2025

⏱️ 72 minutes

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Summary

If you’re tired of picking apart your appearance, hiding your body, or never feeling good enough, this episode is for you. Today, you’ll learn the 4 simple steps you can take to build lasting confidence and finally feel good in your body. This powerful episode was inspired by a raw and emotional conversation Mel had with viral comedian Jake Shane. When Jake admitted he hates how he looks and struggles with self-worth, it opened the door to a bigger truth: millions of people feel the exact same way—but don’t know what to do about it. So, Mel called in the experts. In this episode, you’ll hear from Mel and Jake and learn tools from two renowned psychiatrists: -Dr. Judith Joseph, MD, double board-certified psychiatrist, professor at Columbia and NYU Medical Schools, and author of the bestselling book High Functioning. -Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni, MD, Harvard Medical School professor and psychiatrist at Mass General Brigham who specializes in anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and depression. Together, they break down the surprising psychology behind body shame and give you a practical, proven roadmap to feeling better, starting now. You’ll learn how to: Break free from body shame, obsession, and constant comparison Rewire your brain for confidence and lasting self-acceptance Use 4 science-backed steps to heal how you see yourself Understand the hidden psychology behind body image and self-talk Unpack the shocking research on how screens and modern life are distorting your self-image (and how to fix it) This isn’t just a conversation. It’s your roadmap to healing, backed by science. After listening you will have the tools, the science, and the mindset shift you need to stop hiding—and start seeing yourself clearly. Because when you change how you see yourself, you change everything. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this one next: How to Build Real Confidence: 7 Truths to Unlock Your Authentic Self Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer

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0:00.0	Hey, it's your friend Mel, and welcome to the Mel Robbins podcast.
0:08.7	So I was scrolling through TikTok the other day, and this one video stopped me in my tracks.
0:14.7	It was a video by a young woman named Avi, and her handle, if you want to check her out, is being and becoming Avi. And she said
0:22.8	something that really struck me, so I played it again. Basically, she said one of the reasons why
0:29.1	so many of us don't like how we look is because human beings were never meant to see themselves
0:36.5	this much.
0:38.1	Just stop and think about that.
0:39.7	It's true, isn't it?
0:41.0	We're not supposed to be staring at ourselves all the time,
0:43.6	whether it's on Zoom or taking selfies
0:45.8	or scrolling through everyone else's curated,
0:48.5	perfect-looking lives.
0:50.1	And that's exactly why our conversation today is so important. You and I are about to have a raw,
0:58.2	unfiltered talk unlike anything we've ever had before on this podcast, because today you and I are
1:04.9	going to talk about something that affects every single one of us, even if you don't say it out
1:10.1	loud. Body image, self-talk, picking yourself
1:13.6	apart, those quiet moments of comparison and shame that shape how you see yourself and how that
1:20.6	impacts the way you're showing up in the world. Maybe for you, it's acne that makes you want to
1:25.9	just stay inside your apartment. Maybe it's a part of your
1:29.0	body that you've spent years hiding or hating, or maybe it's something you can't change. Your
1:34.8	height, your complexion, your body shape, your hair texture. You've convinced yourself that because of it,
1:41.1	you're somehow less worthy of love, connection, or confidence. If any of that
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