If you’ve ever said, “I’m not ready,” this episode is for you.

It’s time to stop living small and start doing the things you’ve always wanted to do.

Today, Mel is going to change the way you think about fear, confidence, and going after what you really want.

In this episode, Mel shares one of the most challenging and surprising experiences of her life: a sold-out, five-city live theater tour that forced her to face fear, perfectionism, and self-doubt in real time.

This past month, Mel did something she’s never done before: a multi-city sold-out live theater tour, complete with lighting cues, comedy skits, physical comedy, and more pressure than she’s ever felt.

She wasn’t ready. But she did it anyway. And through the nerves, chaos, and self-doubt, she walked away with 6 life-changing lessons that will inspire you to finally do the thing you’ve been avoiding.

If fear, overthinking, or perfectionism has been keeping you stuck, this episode will show you what’s waiting on the other side.

Today you’ll learn:

-The 6 mindset shifts Mel used to do something she was terrified to try

-Why fear is actually a sign you’re doing something meaningful

-How to bring the fun when the stakes feel high

-What to do when things go wrong—and how to keep going anyway

-How to stop waiting to feel ready and start taking action

Whether you want to change careers, start creating content, get back out there after heartbreak, or simply start a new dance class, it’s time to live life bigger.

Because the truth is, you’ll never feel ready.

And that’s exactly why you have to start.

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If you liked this episode, your next listen should be: How to Find Your Purpose & Design the Life You Want

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In today’s episode, you’ll get the positive boost you’ve been needing for a long time.

Mel is teaching you how to upgrade your energy, mood, and mindset with 7 tiny changes you can make in your life today.

Right now, life feels like it is speeding by; there is so much to do, and life feels really overwhelming. You’re tired, overbooked, and wondering why everything feels harder than it should.

The fix is right in front of you. And it isn’t a life overhaul.

It’s small, science-backed habits that reconnect you to yourself, your people, and what really matters.

These 7 small fixes make you feel incredible.

They will help you feel more like yourself again.

In this episode, Mel shares the simple, overlooked habits that help her feel better and have more good days. These habits are grounded in research, proven to boost your mood, lower your stress, and strengthen your relationships. They are proven to work, even when you’re already exhausted or short on time.

Mel tells you powerful personal stories, shares uplifting research, and reads one unforgettable letter that will make you want to write a note to someone you love today. You’ll also learn what you need to do in your kitchen for more energy in an instant, the one word that creates an instant connection with someone, the best way to keep your relationships strong, and why you need to take 180 seconds to go on what Mel calls an “awe walk.”

If you’ve been feeling disconnected, worn out, or like you’ve lost your spark, this episode is your reminder that it doesn’t take much to feel better. These small habits give you big rewards.

These are the 7 habits Mel uses when she needs an energy upgrade, and now, she’s sharing them with you.

This episode is sponsored by our exclusive insurance partner, Amica.

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If you liked this episode, your next listen should be: 8 Habits That Will Change Your Life: The Expert Advice You Need This Year

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• Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory
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James Patterson has sold 400 million books and written hundreds of stories, but the most important one he’s lived is being a dad.

In this powerful, personal, and deeply relatable episode, one of the world’s bestselling authors steps away from the writing desk and into the studio to talk about what matters most: family.

Whether you're a dad, love a dad, or are simply navigating your own relationship with a father figure, this episode offers fresh perspective and hard-earned wisdom.

With his signature mix of humor, honesty, and heart, James Patterson shares the kinds of reflections, stories, and mindset shifts that will inspire you to show up differently for the people you love, starting today.

You’ll learn:

-How to become a more present, engaged, and emotionally available father

-How to handle the unspoken pressure many dads carry and how it gets in the way of connection

-The conversations that can shift generations and how to start them now.

-What James wishes he’d done differently and what he’s proud of now

You don’t have to be a dad to take something meaningful from this conversation.

If you’ve ever struggled with what to say or how to connect, this episode will stay with you. And it just might help you start the conversation that matters most.

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For an episode about motherhood, listen to this one: What Every Mom Needs to Hear Today

If you want to know more about how to make deeper connections with the people you love, listen to this episode next: The One Tool to Transform Your Relationships: The Let Them Theory.

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
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