How to Get Freedom From Self-Doubt with Lewis Howes | 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. — This is an episode about how to face the things you’re scared to admit, or as in the case of my guest today, had never publicly spoken about. Today, you will meet a friend of mine who had some serious sh*t to face, and has spent the last several years addressing the things that used to drag him down. Do not miss this deeply personal conversation. It is profound. It is relevant to your life and packed with so much #wisdom. And we jump right in. @lewishowes is host of the award-winning podcast, The School of Greatness, which just celebrated its 10-year anniversary and has over 500 million downloads. His brand new book, The Greatness Mindset, teaches you how to discover your own unique gifts and talents but more importantly, how to do the work to heal. This conversation is “unguarded” and covers sensitive topics. (Particularly, perhaps, for the men in your life). So skip this if this isn’t for you today. Xo Mel In this episode, you'll learn: 00:00 Intro 09:18 If you were bullied or didn’t do well in school, you’ll relate to this. 11:00 Here’s why I really love Lewis’ story and think he’s so inspiring. 18:58 Almost all of us have an identity crisis at some point in our lives. 22:38 Hear Lewis’ two-part advice if you’re drowning emotionally. 26:18 Here’s what happens when success never feels fulfilling. 27:11 What does it feel like to be “at peace”? 31:02 Listen to Lewis describe the surprising places he felt his past trauma. 32:28 Here’s how Lewis came to terms with being dyslexic. 35:08 Hold trauma without healing it and it will surface in real life.. 36:43 Listen to Lewis describe the first time he shared his abuse out loud. 49:10 After all the work he’s done, how does Lewis define “greatness”? 49:42 Here’s what’s incredible about seeing your own value. 50:00 When no matter what you do, you don’t feel like you’re enough. 52:47 The wake up moment that led to The School of Greatness. 57:43 Do this when you want to change your career or start a business. 58:58 I love this way of thinking about winning. 1:00:41 Out of hundreds, this is the interview guest that had the most impact. 1:03:10 Lewis only found real love after doing this first. 1:05:49 What does it mean to no longer abandon yourself? 1:07:03 Most men struggle with this because they were never taught how. 1:09:34 The powerful words Lewis said at the start of his current relationship. 1:11:13 The surprising place where Lewis found men who felt emotionally free. Check out Lewis's new book, The Greatness Mindset: https://info.lewishowes.com/the-greatness-mindset #lewishowes #inspiration #motivation #healing — 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