How to Learn From Your Mistakes: Let Go of Regret & Move Forward (My Breast Implant Nightmare)

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. — If you’ve ever failed, made a major mistake, or wish you could take something back, this episode will teach you how to let go of regret and move forward. Today, Mel is sharing her breast implant story and how everything went horribly wrong. Even though she can now laugh at some of the things that happened, she also faces the truth: how this one decision left her with regret and shame for years. This episode is a masterclass in turning your pain and past failures into straight-up rocket fuel. Mel gives life-changing insights that will turn your regret into wisdom that will help you get out of any situation where you feel stuck. It’s time to reclaim who you are meant to be and take back control of your life. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: http://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-219 Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. In this episode: 0:00 Introduction 4:02 The deeply personal truth behind why Mel got breast implants 6:44 One critical mistake Mel made before getting breast implants 9:05 The first surprising sign that the breast implants were a mistake. 16:26 When a decision leaves you feeling ashamed – here’s how to handle it. 18:51 Facing regret alone? Here’s why you don’t have to. 22:17 This pivotal moment changed everything for Mel – it might for you too. 25:25 Considering breast implants? You need this research first. 28:17 Mel’s gut told her something was wrong...and it was. 33:10 Mel’s explant surgery story: here’s what REALLY happened. 42:19 Living with regret? Here’s how to turn your pain and past failures into fuel. — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@UCk2U-Oqn7RXf-ydPqfSxG5g 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