How To Feel More In Control Of Life: A Revolutionary Approach to Stress, Relationships & Inner Peace with Mel Robbins #525

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Health & Fitness, Medicine, Alternative Health, Mental Health

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🗓️ 19 February 2025

⏱️ 132 minutes

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Studies show we spend up to 70% of our mental energy focusing on things we can't control, which affects our relationships, stress levels and health. But what if there were two simple words that could help us all break free? Today's returning guest is Mel Robbins. Mel is a former lawyer and someone who has now become a sought-after expert in life improvement, mindset, and behaviour change. The occasion for her second appearance on my podcast is the launch of her latest book, #1 New York Times best-seller The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About. In this episode, you'll learn about: The 'Let Them Theory' mindset tool - understand the two simple but profound parts: "Let them" for accepting what you can't control, and "Let me" for focusing on what you can The 5 questions that Mel thinks we should be asking ourselves The truth about failure - discover why the fear of failing isn't about failure itself, but about others' opinions Breaking free from people-pleasing - learn why we struggle to ask for what we need and how to start prioritising ourselves Emotional maturity - understand why adults often behave like "8-year-olds in big bodies" when emotional, and how to develop greater emotional intelligence The health-stress connection - explore how being triggered by others' actions leads to unhealthy coping mechanisms, and how to break free from this cycle Relationship wisdom - discover why criticism and disappointment are normal, and how accepting people as they are improves relationships Over the past few years, Mel has amassed an incredible 25 million followers online because of her unique ability to connect with others. She is passionate, articulate and very relatable - and this conversation is full of practical tools to help you transform your relationships, lower your stress, increase your energy and feel more in control of life. Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. This January, try FREE for 30 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com. Thanks to our sponsors: https://calm.com/livemore https://thriva.co https://drinkag1.com/livemore https://exhalecoffee.com/livemore Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/525 DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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0:00.0	By constantly thinking about what other people think, believe, do feel, all of your energy and power is going to other people.
0:10.9	So you have none left for yourself.
0:13.1	And then you've missed the single biggest truth about life.
0:16.5	It was never over there.
0:18.1	The power's in here.
0:19.9	Hey guys. How you doing? Hope hope you having a good week so far.
0:24.1	My name is Dr. Rongan Chatterjee, and this is my podcast.
0:28.5	Feel Better, Live More.
0:33.0	Studies show that we spend up to 70% of our mental energy focusing on things we can't control,
0:41.7	which affects our relationships, stress levels and health.
0:45.7	But what if there were two simple words that could help us all break free?
0:51.7	Well, today's returning guest is Mel Robbins. Mel is a former lawyer and someone who has now
0:57.7	become a sought-after expert in life improvement, mindset and behaviour change. The occasion for her
1:06.0	second appearance on my podcast is the launch of her latest book, the number one New York Times bestseller,
1:13.2	The Let Them Theory, a life-changing tool
1:16.1	that millions of people can't stop talking about.
1:20.2	In our conversation, you will learn the two simple parts
1:23.9	that make up this powerful mindset tool.
1:30.1	Let them, for accepting what you can't control and let me for focusing on what you can. You'll also learn the five questions that Mel thinks
1:37.4	we should all be asking ourselves, why the fear of failing isn't actually about failure,
1:49.0	and why we struggle so much to ask for what we really need. We also talk about emotional maturity,
1:52.0	why adults often behave like eight-year-olds in big bodies,
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