Mel Robbins: These 2 Words Will Fix Your Relationships!

Begin Again with Davina McCall

FlightStory

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

4.8 • 631 Ratings

🗓️ 11 June 2025

⏱️ 80 minutes

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In this episode of Begin Again, Mel Robbins reveals how she escaped £800,000 in debt, overcame crippling anxiety, and rebuilt her life using a simple tool known as the 5 Second Rule. She opens up about hitting rock bottom, the moment that sparked her transformation, and why waiting to “feel ready” is a lie. Mel also shares the science behind breaking bad habits and how small, consistent actions create real change. The conversation also dives into Mel’s viral “Let Them” Theory—a powerful mindset shift that’s helping millions let go of control and heal their relationships. From navigating marriage struggles and parenting challenges to building inner peace, Mel offers hard-earned wisdom, practical tools, and emotional honesty. This is a must-watch for anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to begin again. 🎙️ Drop a comment: What’s Your Biggest takeaway? Follow me here: www.instagram.com/beginagain https://www.tiktok.com/@beginagainpod "Let Them" Available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Let-Them-Theory-Life-Changing-Millions/dp/1788176189/ref=tmm[…]1OoSw1UBXmoh1rOflxcVGDm_jVjrYTds--OUYM&qid=1749572663&sr=8-1 (00:00:00:00) Intro (00:00:03:02) Coming Up... (00:01:12:07) Gratitude (00:01:40:02) Becoming Mel Robbins (00:07:05:17) Mel's Personal Journey and Finding Motivation (00:14:33:09) How I Got Out of $800,000 in Debt (00:17:44:17) Being the Villain of Your Own Story (00:19:09:21) Talking About Family (00:20:14:17) 5 Second Theory (00:27:52:07) Ancient & Brave Ad (00:29:21:16) TEDx Talk in 2011 (00:33:47:06) Science Behind the 5 Second Theory (00:35:59:05) Understanding Motivation and What Holds Us Back (00:37:57:13) Let Them Theory (00:41:16:00) Control, Power, and Relationships (00:47:52:05) When 'Let Them' Becomes 'Let Me' (00:52:36:12) Mel on Working with Her Daughter & Breakups (01:00:54:12) Applying the Let Them Theory to Children (01:04:52:06) Dealing with a Fight or Flight Mentality (01:12:56:23) Navigating Adult Friendships Sponsored by: Ancient + Brave - https://ancientandbrave.earth/pages/planet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:30.0	I was shocked to learn that the single biggest thing that is standing in everybody's way is that, oh my God.
0:37.4	My Robbins. You are the queen of beginning again.
0:40.2	I used to be the kind of person that let my feelings run me over.
0:43.8	Yes.
0:44.3	I've spent my entire life trying to control everything.
0:47.2	I think it was to feel safe.
0:50.3	I can relate.
0:51.3	I thought loving meant controlling.
0:54.0	The let them theory bridged a gap. But the truth is,
0:59.3	the more you learn how to love people as they are, the better your relationships get. Yes, I mean,
1:04.5	I always say living a life that you love. Friends are so important. Adult friendship is very hard
1:09.1	because there's three factors that make friendship possible with anyway. Number one, you have to have proximity. The second factor is timing. And the third one is, how can parents help children using the let them theory? Let them learn from life while you've got your arm around their shoulder saying I am here when you need me.
1:30.6	But I saw this thing that I'd never seen before.
1:34.5	And once I explain it, you'll never look at life the same way again.
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