4 Ways to Stay Calm When You’re Stressed: This Life Advice Will Change Your Future

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

March 18, 2024

Duration

1h 1m

Channel

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — In today’s episode, you’re going to learn 4 pieces of advice that will help you act confident when you're stressed, be fearless under pressure, reach your potential, and unlock the magic in your life. If you can’t stop procrastinating, are battling self-doubt, or you just need a reminder that you’re stronger than you think, then this is the episode for you. And if you know someone who’s not living up to their potential because they keep procrastinating on the actions they need to take, send them this episode and let Mel give them the motivation they need. For lots more resources, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-156 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 Intro 03:45: Why The Mel Robbins Podcast listeners are the BEST. 04:40: What got Mel SO excited. 06:00: You get the opportunity of a lifetime but you want to turn it down? 10:50: Why you get mad at people you love who aren’t taking initiative. 13:40: Expect this response when you confront people who are avoiding. 15:50: You avoid lifetime opportunities because of this. 17:25: Do this when someone you love is backing away from opportunities.. 19:45: Be prepared and expect this as a response. 21:10: Life Lesson #1: use these 4 words when you’re stopped by fear. 27:00: Fast forward to Carnegie Hall, and what a surprise this was. 29:10: Does your anxiety look like this too? 34:00: Lesson #2: The BEST thing to do when you’re feeling stressed. 38:20: Here’s what the science says about a good scream. 45:15: Phil Cook is a phenomenal artist; listen to his music clip here. 46:55: The 5 minutes that Mel held her breath in awe. 49:00: The moment designer Leanne Ford’s kindness saved the day. 50:05: Life lesson #3: What if you lived your whole life like this? 51:30: The text exchange between two women supporting each other. 54:25: Life lesson #4: Instead of your phone, get your memories this way. #procrastination #stressrelief #selfdoubt #advice #podcast — 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

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• Guest

  guest

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Mel Robbins and Guest, 4 Ways to Stay Calm When You’re Stressed: This Life Advice Will Change Your Future explores four Simple Life Lessons From One Unforgettable Night At Carnegie Hall Mel Robbins recounts the story of her daughter Kendall’s last‑minute invitation to perform her debut single at Carnegie Hall and the emotional rollercoaster that followed. Through Kendall’s initial paralysis, a cathartic elevator scream, a stranger’s extraordinary generosity, and Mel’s own failed attempt to film the performance, Mel extracts four practical life lessons. She shows how to support loved ones without pressuring them, how to manage your own stress in high‑stakes moments, and how small, generous acts can become core memories. The episode closes with a reminder to be fully present for the moments that matter instead of obsessing over documenting them.

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