This Simple Mindset Shift Will Change the Way You See Your Life

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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

4.7 • 15.3K Ratings

🗓️ 26 March 2026

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Life doesn’t always go according to plan. And even the changes you choose can bring uncertainty, questions, and moments where you wonder what’s next. Today’s episode will show you how to move forward and find something better on the other side. In it, Mel sits down with Dr. Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist, expert on change, and New York Times bestselling author, for a powerful conversation about why change feels so hard and, more importantly, how to move on to become an even stronger, wiser version of yourself. If you’re trying to figure out how to leave the past behind and reinvent yourself when life doesn’t go the way you planned, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are – and help you see what’s possible. Together, Mel and Dr. Shankar unpack the science behind rebuilding when life takes an unexpected turn – and why you don’t need to have everything figured out to move forward. By the end, you’ll understand how to reshape the way you see yourself, stop negative thoughts from taking over, and move forward with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn: -How to leave the past in the past -The reset to help you start over after a setback -How to stop your mind from spiraling -Real motivation strategies to make change easier when you feel tired, stressed, or stuck - The reassuring mindset shift for more confidence and peace This episode will give you the mental reset and the tools you need to restart your life, move forward, and step into who you’re meant to be. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: How to Reinvent Your Life Starting Today. Connect with Mel: Order Mel’s new product, Pure Genius Protein Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. 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 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	Have you ever felt like life was just starting to make sense?
0:13.7	You've hit your groove.
0:16.0	And then all of a sudden, someone pulls the rug out from underneath you, the layoff, the breakup, the diagnosis, the back injury that you didn't see coming.
0:29.7	And now, you're left standing here in the wreckage.
0:34.8	And when that happens, have you ever noticed some well-meaning friend of yours
0:38.5	always turns to you and says, well, you know, when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade.
0:44.8	And I always think, only if we're putting tequila in it. Here's the quote I prefer. If you're
0:51.1	going through hell, keep going. Winston Churchill said that, and I get it.
0:55.8	It's easier said than done.
0:58.3	But when life is unfair, at some point, you're going to have to stop feeling sorry for yourself.
1:04.4	And as my mom likes to say, pull up your big girl panties and deal with it.
1:09.1	And that's exactly what we're going to learn to do today.
1:12.5	And you're going to love the expert because she's somebody who has had to do this over and over and over again in her own life.
1:22.6	She is a renowned cognitive scientist who studies human behavior. And for the last four years, she's been
1:29.0	researching people who have experienced major life change and is here today to teach you a few
1:35.7	tools and mindset switches that will help you quiet the spiraling thoughts and find the clarity
1:43.0	and courage that you need in order to move yourself
1:46.6	or your career or your whole life forward. This episode is your guide to picking yourself back up,
1:54.9	holding your own hand as you start the process of moving forward again. And it's going to help you see bigger possibilities
2:02.9	on the other side of what you're going through right now.
2:12.2	You know, I not only host this show, I'm also listening and learning just like you are. And after hearing from our incredible experts on this podcast, I'm also listening and learning, just like you are. And after hearing from
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