Try It For 1 Week: 3 Small Habits That Change Your Body, Energy, And Life

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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

4.8 • 10.6K Ratings

🗓️ 21 July 2025

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Today’s episode is the cheat sheet you’ve been waiting for. If you're confused by all the conflicting health advice – from keto to vegan, biohacking, to hormone tracking – this is your reset. Mel did the heavy lifting for you, analyzing 53 conversations with the world’s leading health experts to pinpoint exactly what matters most for your health, energy, and longevity. The result? 3 simple, science-backed habits that every single expert agrees are the most important for your health and happiness. You’ll hear directly from: -Dr. Eric Topol, one of the most renowned health researchers in the world, on how exercise can reverse your biological age. -Dr. Vonda Wright, top orthopedic surgeon and women’s health expert, with a simple, no-cost workout plan you can do at any age with no gym required. -Dr. Shefali, top clinical psychologist, on how your devices are stealing your time, energy, and peace of mind, and what to do about it -Dr. Laurie Santos, the top professor at Yale and a happiness expert, on the surprising secret to happiness — and better health. Forget complicated routines or expensive supplements. If you’ve ever thought, "Could someone please just tell me what works?", consider this your answer. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, you’ll love the full episodes with each of the doctors interviewed today: Dr. Eric Topol: Advice From the #1 Longevity Doctor: Add 10 Years to Your Life With 3 Simple Habits Dr. Vonda Wright: Look, Feel, & Stay Young Forever: #1 Orthopedic Surgeon’s Proven Protocol Dr. Shefali: You Learn This Too Late: This One Idea Might Change Your Entire Life Dr. Laurie Santos: The Science of Well-Being: Powerful Happiness Hacks That 5 Million People Are Using 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	Are you confused by all the health advice out there?
0:11.8	I know I am.
0:12.9	I mean, one day it's keto, then it's vegan, then plant-based, no wait.
0:16.3	Carnivore is the answer.
0:17.7	Lift heavy, go for a walk, Pilates, hike a mountain, train like a Navy seal. I mean, it's like you're supposed to biohack, hormone panels, cold plunge, add salt, cut caffeine, track your sleep, eat more protein, or was it less? Oh my God. Anybody else out there feel like you got wellness whiplash? No wonder you and I are so confused and overwhelmed and ready to just throw our hands in the air before we even start.
0:39.3	So here's what I did.
0:40.9	I went back through 53 conversations here on the Mel Robbins podcast with world-class experts who have appeared to talk about how to be healthier.
0:51.7	Now I'm talking about conversations with the smartest minds in
0:55.9	medicine, science, physiology, muscle structure, psychology, to figure out what actually matters
1:03.9	when it comes to living a healthier life. And I'm going to be honest with you. When I crunched
1:09.5	the data on 53 episodes, I was surprised.
1:13.6	There are three health habits that move the needle more than anything else. That's what all
1:19.6	53 health, happiness, and medical experts agree on. Three, not 30, not 300, no, three simple things. Backed by decades of research that will
1:31.4	change how you feel, how you age, how long you live, how you feel as you're doing it, its impact
1:37.6	is almost immediate. And today, your friend Mel, is sharing these three habits with you. This episode is the health reset, no fluff, gimmicks, no shame, just a clear science-back cheat-sheet because this doesn't have to be complicated.
1:53.1	In fact, it's gotten so complicated we're not doing anything.
1:56.0	Let's make it simple, because you don't need to overhaul your life.
1:58.8	You just need to start with the right
2:00.9	three habits. So if you've ever thought, could you just tell me what works? You're in the right
2:05.9	place. Let's get into it.
2:24.3	Hey, it's your friend Mel, and welcome to the Mel Robbins podcast. I am so excited that you're here with me right now. I am fired up for what we're going to talk about today because you
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