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The Mel Robbins PodcastNovember 18, 2024
The Real Reason You’re Exhausted: How To Gain Control of Your Time & Your Life
About This Episode
It’s time to get off the hamster wheel that’s leaving you exhausted and overwhelmed. If the idea of “doing nothing” feels almost painful and you feel uncomfortable when you’re not busy, this episode is the wake-up call you need. Today, Mel unpacks one of the most common addictions that you probably have never heard of before: the addiction to busyness and stress. Here to give more research and advice is Dr. Scott Lyons, a medical doctor, psychologist, and world-renowned trauma expert. Dr. Lyons explains why over-scheduling every second of your day and constantly feeling “not enough” unless stretched to the limit is keeping you disconnected. By the end of this episode, you’ll have actionable steps to break free from the cycle and regain control of your time, energy, and peace of mind. For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this empowering and insightful episode, listen to this one next: #1 Stress Doctor: 5 Tools to Protect Your Brain From Stress & Feel Calmer Now Connect with Mel: Watch the episodes on YouTube Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer
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Books Mentioned

This is Water
David Foster Wallace
“David Foster Wallace gave a commencement address at Kenyon College in 2005 that was later turned into the book, 'This is Water'. He tells a story about two little fish swimming and the difficulty of recognizing the water they are in.”
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“Gabor Mate is this brilliant, physician and addiction specialist. And he says, don't ask why the addiction, ask why the pain.”
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“The speaker mentions having a new book, 'The Let Them Theory', coming out and being in the middle of its promotion.”
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