The POWER of the PAUSE: How to Slow Down and Let Go | 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 the inspiration and wisdom you need to hear today. It’s been quite a week and it’s only Monday. I woke up yesterday and was so sick, I had to cancel some really important work and personal commitments. Cue: the #disappointment, the #anxiety of upsetting others, and my own #sadness that life was not going as I had planned. This is one of those episodes that I recorded for myself and for you. Even when things are really upsetting, you still have the power to face them and take control. Join me in learning one simple, powerful tool. I’ll not only explain it – I’ll also have you practice it with me. I already feel better, and so will you. Xo Mel In this episode, you’ll learn: - The most important question to ask yourself when life disappoints you - How to get out of your head and back into your body - Why pausing is so important to your mental and physical health In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:36 What is this moment trying to teach me? 02:34 In real time, I’m having to let go 04:40 Put yourself in pause with me 10:05 How do you know when it’s time to let go? 12:48 Metaphor: You are like a tree that needs to shed its leaves 15:20 Key Concept: Reciprocal energy exchange 20:39 Key Concept: Everything serves a particular purpose in your life 23:52 Focusing on energy 29:34 Situation #1: When you have a flood of negativity around something 40:05 Quick recap 41:19 Winners quit all the time 45:34 Situation #2: Use your values to create positive energy in depleting situations 49:21 Key Concept: 2 Rules to avoid energy drains — 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