One Powerful Hack to Live a Meaningful Life | The Mel Robbins Podcast

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Released

March 30, 2023

Duration

50m

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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. — In today’s episode, I’m finally answering the #1 personal question that I get asked: What’s the story behind my #tattoo on my right wrist? Pull up a seat to laugh along with us as Chris and I share our tattoo adventure - complete with anxiety, jealousy, intention, love, a huge mistake on my part, and the most incredible moments of #synchronicity. But it’s not just a story; there’s a much more profound topic we are discussing today. Because tattoos aren’t really about tattoos. They are an example of a powerful, positive force that habit researchers call an “environmental trigger.” This goes way beyond etching ink onto your body. Today, you will learn how to create and use positive triggers and meaningful #mantras to improve your life and to remind you of either a deeper purpose or the values you want to live by. Xo Mel In this episode, you'll learn: 00:00 Intro 02:12 I’m answering this personal question so many of you have been asking 07:41 Chris shares his powerful story for the tattoo he etched on his forearm. 10:57 The inspiration for my own tattoo came from this. 12:52 You won’t believe what happened on our 15th wedding anniversary. 16:08 Here’s how I beat myself up while Chris was getting his tattoo. 17:21 You might know this already, but a tattoo isn’t just a tattoo. 19:23 I just love the synchronicity behind this entire tattoo event. 22:58 Chris’s tattoo has become a lifeline for him, especially now. 30:45 Rule #1: a mantra will only work for you if you have this first. 31:30 Here’s how to figure out your own powerful mantra. 32:20 Need an idea for your own mantra? I’ve got a bunch of them for you. 36:09 This is what scientists think about why tattoos are so powerful. 38:13 Here’s what Chris did that gets him emotional every time he sees it. 41:09 Are you a busy mom? Then this mantra might work for you. 42:25 Maybe you need to shift your thinking about a mantra this way. — 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

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• Chris Robbins

  guest

• Jonathan

  guest

• Denise

  guest

• Monica

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🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Mel Robbins and Chris Robbins, One Powerful Hack to Live a Meaningful Life | The Mel Robbins Podcast explores Mel Robbins Reveals Tattoo Story And Mantra Hack For Meaningful Living Mel Robbins and her husband Chris share the personal stories behind their tattoos—Mel’s “It shall be” and Chris’s “One gate”—and how these phrases became lifelong anchors during years of debt, addiction recovery, career change, and family upheaval.

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