Why Midlife Could Be Your Most Powerful Chapter Yet | Mel Robbins

Most of us have been there. I know I have. You want to make a change, but somehow it keeps getting pushed to tomorrow. Why does getting started so often feel like the hardest part?

Today, I’m joined by Mel Robbins, bestselling author of The Let Them Theory and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast. We talk about what helps us follow through, how our surroundings shape our habits, and how to support the people we love without trying to control their choices.

Here’s what we get into:

How to catch yourself before you talk yourself out of taking action

Why healthy choices don’t have to depend on feeling motivated

How to stop letting other people’s reactions and opinions consume your energy

What you can try when someone you love resists your efforts to help

Ways to build a clearer picture of what you want your life to look like as you get older

I know firsthand how hard it can be to start again. During my recovery from back surgery, even the smallest movements took effort. Having something I wanted to get back to helped me keep going. Being able to play with my grandson gives me a reason to keep building strength today. Whatever your reason is, it deserves a place in the everyday decisions you make about your health.

Thank you to everyone who voted for The Dr. Hyman Show in this year’s Signal Awards. We won four awards, including two Listener’s Choice honors made possible by your votes. Your support means a great deal to me, and I look forward to bringing you more conversations that help you better understand your health and put what you learn into practice.

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