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7 Lessons To Learn Once That Will Improve Your Life Forever

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. — Once you learn these 7 lessons, you will never be the same. Today, Mel is sharing the profound wisdom that she learned while hiking on the Appalachian Trail. In this deeply personal, relatable, and entertaining episode, Mel walks you through how you can use these insights to improve your relationships, find perspective, change your mindset, and keep your cool even in moments of high stress. By the end of this episode, you are going to feel inspired to take on new challenges and climb to the next level in your life. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-206 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 01:30: Mel’s family planned a once-in-a-lifetime trip. 05:50: Always pack these 3 things when you plan to camp. 07:00: One of the best stops for breakfast in Portland, Maine. 09:38: The ONE thing you should NEVER forget when you’re going hiking. 17:15: Lesson #1: Make a challenge easier by doing this. 23:30: Take one minute for this when you feel overwhelmed. 28:18: Live with this attitude and your life will expand. 29:45: Lesson #2: Running away from this isn’t going to make it go away. 33:00: Lesson #3: Just keep doing this and eventually good things come. 33:50: You can’t beat the healing powers of nature. 34:40: Lesson #4: Think it’s too late for you? Listen to this. 36:30: Lesson #5: You may especially need to hear this reminder right now. 39:05: Lesson #6: There is nothing wrong with you when you ask for this. 43:50: Lesson #7: Always do this ONE thing anytime you’re planning a trip. — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@UCk2U-Oqn7RXf-ydPqfSxG5g 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

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CHAPTERS

  1. 0:00 – 1:30

    Intro

  2. 1:30 – 5:50

    Mel’s family planned a once-in-a-lifetime trip.

  3. 5:50 – 7:00

    Always pack these 3 things when you plan to camp.

  4. 7:00 – 9:38

    One of the best stops for breakfast in Portland, Maine.

  5. 9:38 – 17:15

    The ONE thing you should NEVER forget when you’re going hiking.

  6. 17:15 – 23:30

    Lesson #1: Make a challenge easier by doing this.

  7. 23:30 – 28:18

    Take one minute for this when you feel overwhelmed.

  8. 28:18 – 29:45

    Live with this attitude and your life will expand.

  9. 29:45 – 33:00

    Lesson #2: Running away from this isn’t going to make it go away.

  10. 33:00 – 33:50

    Lesson #3: Just keep doing this and eventually good things come.

  11. 33:50 – 34:40

    You can’t beat the healing powers of nature.

  12. 34:40 – 36:30

    Lesson #4: Think it’s too late for you? Listen to this.

  13. 36:30 – 39:05

    Lesson #5: You may especially need to hear this reminder right now.

  14. 39:05 – 43:50

    Lesson #6: There is nothing wrong with you when you ask for this.

  15. 43:50 – 45:29

    Lesson #7: Always do this ONE thing anytime you’re planning a trip.

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