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The Mel Robbins Podcast

Don’t Take Life Too Seriously: How to Have More Fun | The Mel Robbins Podcast

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, you are going to learn the art of having more #fun.

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Jun 25, 202342mWatch on YouTube ↗

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WHAT IT’S REALLY ABOUT

Mel Robbins Turns Shapewear Disaster Into Masterclass On Laughing At Yourself

Mel Robbins shares a hilariously detailed story about a painful shapewear wardrobe malfunction at a formal art fundraiser, turning an embarrassing experience into a memorable, lighthearted moment.
Alongside friends and colleagues Amy and Jessie (and a cameo from her husband Chris), she contrasts everyday “body freedom” moments with the extreme relief of finally unsnapping an ill‑fitting thong bodysuit.
The conversation pivots into a broader reflection on the power of humor—especially laughing at yourself—as a leadership asset, social connector, and antidote to perfectionism and self-judgment.
They emphasize that a sense of humor can be developed, and that choosing to see the ridiculous in life’s mishaps makes you more relatable, confident, and open to connection.

IDEAS WORTH REMEMBERING

5 ideas

Choose laughter over self-criticism when things go wrong.

Mel highlights that in the middle of discomfort and embarrassment, you can either spiral into self-blame or step back and find the absurdity—laughter instantly lightens the experience and your mood.

Laughing at yourself makes you more relatable and likable.

By openly sharing her wedgie-and-bodysuit saga, Mel shows how self-deprecating humor invites others in, bonds people through shared experiences, and reduces social pressure for everyone.

A sense of humor is a professional superpower.

Citing research, they note that leaders and coworkers with appropriate humor are seen as more confident, intelligent, and trustworthy, and executives overwhelmingly prefer employees who have a sense of humor.

Perfectionism is like wearing a bodysuit that’s too small.

Mel uses her shapewear metaphor to show how constantly trying to be polished and serious constricts your personality, cuts off joy, and keeps you from fully expressing yourself.

Humor can be developed; it’s not just an inborn trait.

Amy, who does improv and stand-up, reinforces that seeing the world in a funny way is a skill you can practice—by noticing everyday mishaps, talking about them, and allowing others to laugh with you.

WORDS WORTH SAVING

5 quotes

When you unsnap the judgment and the seriousness and the gotta‑be‑perfect and act‑like‑a‑robot mentality, you’re missing out on one of the greatest joys in life, which is learning how to laugh at yourself.

— Mel Robbins

Your whole life becomes like you’re wearing a bodysuit that’s too small. It constricts you, it suffocates you, it cuts off your life force and your circulation.

— Mel Robbins

Not only do you not give a shit, but you make fun of yourself. You let everybody in on the joke.

— Amy

Funny is a power. It’s a superpower that you can have.

— Amy

Stop taking yourself so damn seriously… be a little human. It lets people in, it lets up the pressure on you, and it makes you more relatable.

— Mel Robbins

Read the available transcript

Mel’s shapewear/Skims wardrobe malfunction at a professional eventEveryday “body freedom” moments (e.g., taking off bras, bike shorts, shapewear)Learning to laugh at yourself instead of beating yourself upHumor as a leadership and workplace assetRelatability, vulnerability, and bonding through shared laughterLetting go of perfectionism and not taking life too seriouslyDeveloping and practicing a sense of humor (including with kids and colleagues)

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