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The Mel Robbins Podcast#1 Neuroscientist: After Watching This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Duration
- 1h 11m
- Channel
- The Mel Robbins Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Today, you are getting a step-by-step guide on how to change your brain. Joining Mel is neuroscientist Dr. Lara Boyd, a professor at the University of British Columbia who directs the Brain Behaviour Lab there. This #1 neuroscientist will teach you how to rewire your brain at any age. There's a personal reason she's devoted her life to this work. Before becoming a neuroscientist, Dr. Boyd was a physical therapist. She spent three months unsuccessfully trying to help a man with a brain injury learn to walk again. Frustrated by how little she understood what was happening inside his brain, Dr. Boyd quit her job, got her PhD in neuroscience, and dedicated her career to figuring out how the brain learns and changes. Her message is incredibly hopeful: You are never too old, too late, or too set in your ways to change who you are and what you’re capable of. But becoming who you want to be doesn’t happen by accident. Dr. Boyd reveals what really reshapes your brain, what happens when you challenge yourself to do hard things, and how to make what you practice stick. In this episode, you’ll learn: -How to rewire your brain at any age -How doing challenging things can help your brain learn and change -The #1 driver of change in your brain -The daily habit that Dr. Boyd calls “rocket fuel” for your brain -How to prime your brain for success and the truth about manifestation -How to make lasting change, even if you’ve felt stuck for years Class is in session, because after you listen to this, your brain will not be the same. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-444. Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. In this episode: 00:00 Meet the Guest 05:08 Your Brain Can Change at Any Age 08:19 What Learning Does to Your Brain 11:29 Can the Brain Heal After a Stroke? 14:26 The Best Way to Rewire Your Brain 20:13 How Neurodivergent Brains Learn Differently 23:23 How to Rewire Your Brain at Any Age 29:02 3 Daily Habits for a Healthier Brain 40:18 How Long Does It Take to Rewire Your Brain? 43:00 How to Use Visualization for Better Performance 45:30 The Science Behind Manifesting and Affirmations 52:15 How to Find Your Learning Style 55:48 Can You Learn a New Language as an Adult? 01:00:21 7 Daily Habits to Rewire Your Brain 01:03:22 Being Social Is Good for Your Brain 01:06:25 How to Build The Brain You Want — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah
SPEAKERS
Mel Robbins
hostHost of The Mel Robbins Podcast and author/speaker focused on behavior change and motivation.
Dr. Lara Boyd
guestNeuroscientist at the University of British Columbia (UBC) specializing in neuroplasticity and brain-based rehabilitation research.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Mel Robbins and Dr. Lara Boyd, #1 Neuroscientist: After Watching This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same explores Neuroscientist explains how experience, struggle, sleep, and exercise rewire brains A neuroscientist explains that neuroplasticity—brain change—happens across the entire lifespan and is primarily driven by the experiences you actively engage in.
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