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How to Stop Caring What People Think of You

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. — Today, you’re going to learn the simple trick to stop caring what other people think. If you find that you take things personally, worry what other people think about you, are scared of being judged, or find that you can’t stop overthinking, you’ll love this episode. You’ll learn how to stop people-pleasing and start doing what is right for you. Featured in today’s episode is Chrissy Teigen, who opens up about her own struggles with people-pleasing. Mel gives Chrissy the coaching session of a lifetime, and what they talk about together will resonate deeply with you. This episode is both deeply personal and highly practical. You’ll learn: Why you care so much about what other people think. How to Let Them think bad thoughts about you. The tools you need to live your life on your own terms again. Get ready to take back control of your life again and live it for yourself. To listen to Chrissy Teigen’s new podcast on Audible, Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen, go to https://audible.com/chrissyandmel Get a copy of Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory, which she mentions in this episode, https://www.melrobbins.com/letthemtheory For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-252 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 9:51 The Role of Childhood in Self-Esteem 12:26 Chrissy's Struggle with Public Perception 15:00 Taking Back Control from How Others Perceive You 18:01 Setting an Example For Your Loved Ones 25:19 Understanding Self-Criticism 33:09 Taking Control of Your Self-Worth 38:33 Real-Life Applications of 'Let Them' — 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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Jan 9, 202547mWatch on YouTube ↗

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Released
January 9, 2025
Duration
47m
Channel
The Mel Robbins Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

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. — Today, you’re going to learn the simple trick to stop caring what other people think. If you find that you take things personally, worry what other people think about you, are scared of being judged, or find that you can’t stop overthinking, you’ll love this episode. You’ll learn how to stop people-pleasing and start doing what is right for you. Featured in today’s episode is Chrissy Teigen, who opens up about her own struggles with people-pleasing. Mel gives Chrissy the coaching session of a lifetime, and what they talk about together will resonate deeply with you. This episode is both deeply personal and highly practical. You’ll learn: Why you care so much about what other people think. How to Let Them think bad thoughts about you. The tools you need to live your life on your own terms again. Get ready to take back control of your life again and live it for yourself. To listen to Chrissy Teigen’s new podcast on Audible, Self-Conscious with Chrissy Teigen, go to https://audible.com/chrissyandmel Get a copy of Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory, which she mentions in this episode, https://www.melrobbins.com/letthemtheory For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-252 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 9:51 The Role of Childhood in Self-Esteem 12:26 Chrissy's Struggle with Public Perception 15:00 Taking Back Control from How Others Perceive You 18:01 Setting an Example For Your Loved Ones 25:19 Understanding Self-Criticism 33:09 Taking Control of Your Self-Worth 38:33 Real-Life Applications of 'Let Them' — 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

SPEAKERS

  • Mel Robbins

    host
  • Narrator

    other
  • Chrissy Teigen

    guest
  • Guest Expert

    guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Mel Robbins and Narrator, How to Stop Caring What People Think of You explores mel Robbins’ “Let Them Theory” Frees You From Others’ Opinions Mel Robbins explores why our fear of other people’s opinions is the single biggest obstacle to living fully, using her coaching conversation with Chrissy Teigen as a case study.

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