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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. — Have you ever had such a powerful #coincidence happen in your life that you think… This must be a sign. The person sitting next to you at an event turns out to be part of the team you’re interviewing with next week. There is a hummingbird outside your apartment window on move-in day, and your grandmother always said she’d come back as one. You’re sitting in your favorite coffee shop, thinking of someone you haven’t seen in a long time, and right at that moment, they text you. You can’t explain how these things happen, but when they do, they give you #goosebumps and make you feel just a little bit more confident and less alone. I personally love it when this happens. And I’m always on the lookout for signs that my life is moving in the right direction. Well, what if I told you that you can create more moments like this? That’s what we’re talking about today. These moments have a name: they’re called “synchronicities.” And my guest today is Dr. Tom Myers, a professor who researched and wrote his entire Ph.D. dissertation on the subject. You’re about to learn simple steps that will train your brain to create more of these impactful #synchronicities in your own life, and three powerful reasons why it’s important that you do so. Today, you and I are hanging out at the intersection of #psychology, #science, and #spirituality. Wouldn’t it be nice if your life had more of these magical moments? Looking for signs that you’re on the right path is not some cheesy thing to do; it’s yet another way you can get intentional about training your brain to help you experience life in a whole new way. I’ll also share a few stories from my life that are not only examples of synchronicity, but they will also give you goosebumps. I can’t wait to hear your “goosebump” stories, and I hope what you learn from our conversation today will teach you how to create more of them. Xo Mel I talk more about synchronicity, including a powerful story from my life and how to create more of them, in my New York Times bestselling book The High 5 Habit. For complete show notes, including links to every research study mentioned, see the episode page at https://www.melrobbins.com/podcast In this episode, you’ll learn: - The definition of synchronicity - 3 powerful reasons why you want to invite more of it in - 3 simple steps to open yourself up to more synchronicity in your life In this episode: 00:00 Intro 00:40 Intro to synchronicity and Dr. Tom Myers 05:15 Definition: What is synchronicity? 09:42 The difference between a coincidence and a synchronicity 17:53 Key concept: How to tell that a synchronicity is happening to you 23:12 Why does synchronicity matter? 27:23 Key concept: How to tap into the power within and create more magical moments in your life 41:05 Exercise: Looking for hearts 43:35 How looking for hearts helped save Eliza’s life — 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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WHAT IT’S REALLY ABOUT

Mel Robbins Reveals How Synchronicity Becomes Your Everyday Superpower

Mel Robbins and Dr. Thom Myers explore synchronicity—those goosebump-inducing, ‘meant to be’ events—and argue that they’re more than random coincidence. They connect Jungian psychology, quantum entanglement, and everyday experience to frame synchronicity as evidence of deep interconnectedness and a practical life tool. The conversation explains how to distinguish coincidence from synchronicity, why noticing meaningful patterns matters, and how your thoughts, emotions, and attention filter what you see. They outline simple practices—like clarifying what you want and actively looking for symbolic ‘signs’—to cultivate more synchronicity, confidence, and a sense of guidance in daily life.

IDEAS WORTH REMEMBERING

5 ideas

Synchronicity is acausal, meaningful, and perfectly timed.

According to Dr. Myers, a synchronicity has three markers: it comes ‘out of the blue’ (you didn’t directly cause it), it feels deeply meaningful to you, and it arrives at exactly the right time you needed it.

Meaning is what turns coincidence into synchronicity.

The same event can be a throwaway coincidence or a powerful sign depending on your personal association and emotional response—for example, a random blue balloon versus a blue balloon on your late father’s birthday.

Clarifying what you want primes you to notice aligned events.

Writing down your desires, dreams, or goals daily ‘supercharges’ your attention; once your inner focus is clear, your brain (via its filtering system) becomes more likely to notice external opportunities, people, and symbols that support those desires.

Actively label and honor meaningful moments as ‘this is for a reason.’

A key practice is being brave enough to call out these events as signs rather than dismissing them—treating them as intentional guideposts from life, which strengthens your trust, confidence, and sense of alignment.

Look for patterns and repetitions—especially in times of emotional need.

Myers notes that synchronicities often come in clusters or patterns (e.g., repeated numbers, recurring lyrics, similar conversations) when you’re wrestling with a question, and those patterns can point toward next steps or reassurance.

WORDS WORTH SAVING

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Synchronicity is that point where you have a holy crap, holy shit moment.

— Dr. Thom Myers

A coincidence you can explain away, but a synchronicity has something more magical that you can’t put your finger on.

— Dr. Thom Myers

There are signs all around you if you’re awake enough to see them.

— Mel Robbins

It’s like creating your own mile markers on the path of life.

— Mel Robbins

When you tap into the science of synchronicity, you’re not only training your brain for miracles—you’re bringing a tool into your life that is an act of self-love.

— Mel Robbins

Definition and psychology of synchronicity (versus coincidence)Interconnectedness, energy, and quantum entanglement as a backdropSigns, symbols, numbers, animals, and patterns as carriers of meaningEmotional resonance, intuition, and ‘gut feelings’ as guidancePractical methods to increase synchronicity awarenessAlignment, flow, and using synchronicity as life ‘guideposts’Neuroscience and the reticular activating system in pattern recognition

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