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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 this episode, you will meet Judie, a total badass who has it all figured out, from killer biceps to fulfilling friendships to staying mentally sharp, spunky, and sexy. She’s got it all together. Who is Judie? She’s my 85-year-old mother-in-law. You don’t need a library full of books filled with the science of staying young forever. Today you are getting the cliff notes for living a long, happy, healthy, fulfilling, and purposeful life. She will teach you: - The reason moments of joy are fleeting for you and how to make them last longer - The most important relationship you need to foster in your life - The surprising thing you can do this week to create purpose in your life - Why you need friends that are younger AND older than you - How to create a killer morning routine that fuels your busy life - The 3 ways to keep your mind young at any age - The reason YOU need to be the first one to pick up the phone Today Judie is sharing her 7 secrets to #longevity and coaching you on how to get the life you deserve. She spills her no-BS secrets on how to take care of your mind, body, and relationships. Backed by research and 80 years of experience, her love of life and ability to embrace moments of joy and give back are what make her such an inspiration. I am so excited to introduce this wonderful person to you. I want you to take a page out of her playbook. You’re never too young or too old to start living life the way you want. And it is NEVER too late to be the badass you were meant to be. Xo, Mel In this episode: 00:00 Intro 04:47 How to create a killer morning routine that fuels your busy life 09:44 One mantra that you need for purposeful intention 10:58 When Judie first started working out (it’s not too late) 12:23 Judie’s #1 for feeling less depressed and isolated as you age 12:58 Why you need friends that are younger AND older than you 14:34 The surprising thing you can do this week to create purpose in your life 17:10 The reason YOU need to be the first one to pick up the phone 19:51 The 3 ways to keep your mind young at any age 21:58 How to maintain the motivation to move every day 28:25 The most important relationship you need to foster in your life 33:17 How you can really “stay young at heart” 40:24 How to get the life you deserve and live the way you want #liveyourbestlife #livewithpurpose — 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

Mel RobbinshostJudie (Judy) Robbinsguest
Aug 28, 202343mWatch on YouTube ↗

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August 28, 2023
Duration
43m
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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 this episode, you will meet Judie, a total badass who has it all figured out, from killer biceps to fulfilling friendships to staying mentally sharp, spunky, and sexy. She’s got it all together. Who is Judie? She’s my 85-year-old mother-in-law. You don’t need a library full of books filled with the science of staying young forever. Today you are getting the cliff notes for living a long, happy, healthy, fulfilling, and purposeful life. She will teach you:

  • The reason moments of joy are fleeting for you and how to make them last longer
  • The most important relationship you need to foster in your life
  • The surprising thing you can do this week to create purpose in your life
  • Why you need friends that are younger AND older than you
  • How to create a killer morning routine that fuels your busy life
  • The 3 ways to keep your mind young at any age
  • The reason YOU need to be the first one to pick up the phone

Today Judie is sharing her 7 secrets to #longevity and coaching you on how to get the life you deserve. She spills her no-BS secrets on how to take care of your mind, body, and relationships. Backed by research and 80 years of experience, her love of life and ability to embrace moments of joy and give back are what make her such an inspiration. I am so excited to introduce this wonderful person to you. I want you to take a page out of her playbook. You’re never too young or too old to start living life the way you want. And it is NEVER too late to be the badass you were meant to be. Xo, Mel In this episode: 00:00 Intro 04:47 How to create a killer morning routine that fuels your busy life 09:44 One mantra that you need for purposeful intention 10:58 When Judie first started working out (it’s not too late) 12:23 Judie’s #1 for feeling less depressed and isolated as you age 12:58 Why you need friends that are younger AND older than you 14:34 The surprising thing you can do this week to create purpose in your life 17:10 The reason YOU need to be the first one to pick up the phone 19:51 The 3 ways to keep your mind young at any age 21:58 How to maintain the motivation to move every day 28:25 The most important relationship you need to foster in your life 33:17 How you can really “stay young at heart” 40:24 How to get the life you deserve and live the way you want #liveyourbestlife #livewithpurpose — 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

    host
  • Judie (Judy) Robbins

    guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Mel Robbins and Judie (Judy) Robbins, 7 Longevity Secrets From My Rockstar 85 Year Old Mother-in-Law | The Mel Robbins Podcast explores eighty-Six And Thriving: Judy Robbins’ Real-Life Longevity Blueprint Revealed Mel Robbins interviews her 85-year-old mother-in-law, Judy Robbins, to uncover the habits, mindset, and choices behind Judy’s unusually vibrant, active life in her mid-80s.

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