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Five Ways I’m Finding Hope and Strength Right Now | The Mel Robbins Podcast

Order my new book, The Let Them Theory 👉 https://bit.ly/let-them 👈 It will forever change the way you think about relationships, control, and personal power. It all begins with two simple words: Let Them. 🔥 — I’m not even going to call our conversation today an episode because it is so much bigger. I am here with a soul-stirring and inspiring message that’s coming from my heart to yours. When the world feels dark, you and I need to bring the light. I was moved to share a deeply personal message with you today about the power you hold to make a difference right now. I hope that when you hear my words, they will inspire you to find your strength and that they will renew your spirit. And just know if you’re reading this, I’m sending you my love, and I hope you feel my light and the protection of my prayers. Xo Mel In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Ever met someone like this? 04:45 Sometimes the love you need will come from this source. 07:10 It meant so much to me when Ernest said this. 08:17 I have a deep connection to lighthouses, so this metaphor was perfect. 11:45 When someone tells me this, I immediately feel better. 14:27 Today’s conversation isn’t really a podcast episode because it’s way deeper. 14:50 We can’t get so caught up in the darkness that we forget this. 17:00 I love this, in particular, about lighthouses. 18:12 What exactly is your “light”? 20:35 When I’m feeling sad and overwhelmed, I make it a point to do this. 25:58 Cultivate this practice, even if you don’t have one now. 26:40 Let me tell you about the 10-5 Rule and why it works. 28:50 You need to keep the right balance of this to protect your mental health. 30:10 And please, reach out to these people because they need to hear from you. 32:25 We have an opportunity to feel power, even in times like these. — 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

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Oct 16, 202334mWatch on YouTube ↗

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WHAT IT’S REALLY ABOUT

Mel Robbins Shares Five Simple Ways To Be A Lighthouse Now

  1. Mel Robbins addresses the widespread feeling of being emotionally lost amid global crises and personal overwhelm, using the metaphor of a lighthouse to illustrate inner strength and guidance. Inspired by an uplifting encounter with a driver named Ernest, she reframes everyone as a potential ‘minister’ of light and support. Robbins outlines five concrete practices she’s using—spiritual grounding, small acts of connection, limiting media intake, intentional outreach, and choosing hopeful responses—to stay anchored and helpful rather than paralyzed by fear. The episode encourages listeners to recognize they are not truly lost because they still have themselves, their humanity, and their capacity to shine light for others.

IDEAS WORTH REMEMBERING

5 ideas

You may feel lost, but you are not lost because you still have you.

Robbins emphasizes that while fear and confusion are real, you are never truly alone or directionless as long as you can reconnect with yourself, your values, and your inner strength.

Act like a lighthouse: shine your light for anyone who needs it.

Instead of fixating on who deserves your help, focus on consistently offering kindness, compassion, and presence in all directions—small gestures can guide others through their own storms.

Helping others is one of the fastest ways to help yourself.

When you feel paralyzed by fear or sadness, doing even small acts of service (running an errand, checking in on someone, volunteering) breaks the mental echo chamber and restores a sense of agency and perspective.

Practice spiritual grounding daily to stay connected and calm.

Through prayer, meditation, journaling, time in nature, or visualization, Robbins recommends anchoring yourself in something larger than the current crisis to reduce overwhelm and tap into hope.

Use the 10/5 rule to create micro-moments of human connection.

When 10 feet away, make eye contact and smile for a few seconds; at 5 feet, smile again and say hello—this leverages our mirror neurons to spread warmth and counter isolation in everyday spaces.

WORDS WORTH SAVING

5 quotes

Yes, you may feel deeply afraid and you may feel lost, but you're not lost. You have you.

— Mel Robbins

Everybody is a minister, because everybody has the power to spread light and positive energy.

— Ernest (as recounted by Mel Robbins)

The lighthouse has one job. The lighthouse is always shining its light so that it can bring you home.

— Mel Robbins

How much time you spend watching the news does not equal how much you care.

— Mel Robbins

When I see despair, I respond with hope. When I see sorrow, I respond with love.

— Mel Robbins

Feeling emotionally lost and overwhelmed in a dark, chaotic worldThe lighthouse metaphor as a symbol of inner guidance and hopeThe power of strangers and everyday interactions to lift us upBeing a ‘minister’ of light: spreading positivity and supportFive concrete practices to stay grounded and connected to your inner lightBalancing staying informed with protecting your mental healthReaching across lines (e.g., to Jewish and Muslim friends) with compassion

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