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Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Tap Into Your Power and Feel Calmer | The Mel Robbins Podcast

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, we break down the two types of #overwhelm so you can understand exactly what it is you’re dealing with. But we don’t stop there. You’re also getting three simple but profound #strategies to help you eliminate the overwhelm from your life. If you’re drowning in to-do lists, taking care of everyone else but yourself, and saying yes to every commitment that enters your inbox, then this episode is for you. Simple solutions are the answer to help you start feeling energized again. Xo Mel In this episode, you'll learn: 00:00 Intro 04:14 If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’ll recognize yourself in Laura’s question. 09:22 Knowing the two types of overwhelm has profoundly impacted my life. 15:57 When it comes to dealing with legitimate overwhelm, start here. 17:52 Can you have a morning routine when your life is overwhelmed? 19:42 When life seems insanely busy, you have to stop telling yourself this lie. 21:13 Here’s my #1 strategy for dealing with overwhelm. 22:14 The Rule of Three saves me every time. 24:37 Are you someone who says yes to everything? Then this is for you. 32:17 This truth about procrastination will make you see it in a whole new way. 35:05 What my talk show mentor taught me that I’ll never forget. 38:15 Procrastinating on paying your bills? You need to listen to Michelle. #overwhelmed #stressed — 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 RobbinshostLauraguestSamanthaguestCindyguestArtist caller (name not given)guestMichelleguest
Mar 20, 202343mWatch on YouTube ↗

CHAPTERS

  1. 0:00 – 4:14

    Intro

  2. 4:14 – 9:22

    If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’ll recognize yourself in Laura’s question.

  3. 9:22 – 15:57

    Knowing the two types of overwhelm has profoundly impacted my life.

  4. 15:57 – 17:52

    When it comes to dealing with legitimate overwhelm, start here.

  5. 17:52 – 19:42

    Can you have a morning routine when your life is overwhelmed?

  6. 19:42 – 21:13

    When life seems insanely busy, you have to stop telling yourself this lie.

  7. 21:13 – 22:14

    Here’s my #1 strategy for dealing with overwhelm.

  8. 22:14 – 24:37

    The Rule of Three saves me every time.

  9. 24:37 – 32:17

    Are you someone who says yes to everything? Then this is for you.

  10. 32:17 – 35:05

    This truth about procrastination will make you see it in a whole new way.

  11. 35:05 – 38:15

    What my talk show mentor taught me that I’ll never forget.

  12. 38:15 – 43:35

    Procrastinating on paying your bills? You need to listen to Michelle.

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