This Simple Mind Hack Will Help You Overcome Any Fear

We're gonna talk about fear and how fear and nerves are holding you back. So if you get nervous before you have to give a speech, this is an episode for you. If you get nervous about flying, episode for you. If you get nervous about making a cold call, this episode and the simple research I'm gonna teach you will change your life, your brain, your nervous system forever. And so today, whew, we are flipping the script. And I'm gonna teach you how to take control of your life and your brain and your nervous system. This stuff is so freaking cool. Oh my gosh. Hey. It's Mel, and welcome to an incredible episode of the Mel Robbins Podcast. So I was talking with my team about the upcoming holidays here in the United States, and we were just kind of talking about what everybody's plans were. And Cameron, who's one of the producers on the show, mentioned that she had this big trip planned. And so I said, "Well, that's awesome." And she said, "Yeah, but..." And then she said something so relatable, at least it was relatable to me. She said, "I'm really excited about the trip, except I'm so nervous about the flight." Now, that's what we're gonna talk about today. We're gonna talk about fear and how fear and nerves are holding you back. And I asked Cameron, I said, "Cameron, you probably don't want to come on the podcast, but would you come on the podcast and allow me to coach you through your fear of flying?" Because one of the things that I want to tell you is that I used to be afraid of flying, and you're gonna hear more about that, terrified of flying. And a couple years ago, I learned this really amazing piece of research from Harvard Business School that I have used over and over and over again, not only to conquer my fear of flying, but I use it in any situation where I am nervous. And this simple piece of research is gonna help you not only conquer your fears, but is going to teach you how to take control in moments where nerves either stop you or they impact how you perform. So if you get nervous before you have to give a speech, this is an episode for you. If you get nervous about flying, episode for you. If you get nervous about making a cold call or applying for a big job or singing in public or you get nervous before you take a test, this episode and the simple research I'm gonna teach you will change your life, your brain, your nervous system forever. And I can tell you that because what I'm about to share with you and teach you and walk Cameron through is not only gonna get Cameron on that plane, it is gonna get you through any situation that you feel nervous about. It's gonna teach you how to take control. This stuff is so freaking cool. And I'm excited about it because I've been teaching this on stages around the world for years, and so I not only know that it works in my life, I not only know that what I'm about to teach you works because of the research, but I have proof. I have proof. Uh, Makuto uses what I'm about to teach you to tame OCD. Lynn, who is a nurse, is no longer nervous about public speaking, and that's changed her career. Emma has used what you're about to learn to stop panic attacks and her fear about leaving the house and going to school. Len used this simple strategy you're about to learn and Cameron's about to learn to nail and land a job during a job interview. Dan conquered his fear of heights. And Marin, Marin used what you're about to learn to get two promotions. This is a game changer, so get ready. And you're also going to want to share this with your kids, with people that you love, because one of the things that I know is that if you allow yourself to get hijacked by your nerves, that feeling of being nervous will not only stop you, it impacts how you perform on tests, it impacts how you perform at work. And so today, whew, we are flipping the script, and I'm gonna teach you how to take control of your life and your brain and your nervous system. This stuff is so freaking cool. Oh my gosh. So before I bring Cameron on, I want you to stop and think, what is something that you're afraid to do? Or what is a situation where you get really, really nervous and it impacts your ability to be a top performer? Like maybe, for example, you've been thinking about taking an improv class, but you get nervous when you go to sign up. Maybe you've been wanting a bigger role at work, but you get nervous when you think about the amount of presenting you're gonna have to do. Maybe you have tried to take the MCATs or the LSAT or the bar exam over and over and over again, but you get nervous and you blow it. Or maybe your kids are applying to college and their nerves are getting the best of them. This is a game changer. So I want you to think about that situation, because while I'm gonna coach Cameron on her fear of flying and I'm gonna teach her how to use research to take control and to get on that plane and, dare I say, enjoy the flight, this will work for any situation that you get nervous about too.Okay, Cameron.