How to Find Your Purpose &amp; Design the Life You Want

Leaving the Saints, How I Left the Mormons and Found My Faith

Dr. Martha Beck

Anxiety always lies, but only always.

Martha Beck

I wrote a book about it called Leaving the Saints, How I Left the Mormons and Found My Faith, because it was about how I had been set free by the exp…

I wouldn't be sitting here in this chair hosting this podcast if 19 years ago, I hadn't walked into the Boston Convention Center, sat down in a chair…

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In today’s episode, you’ll learn a process to figure out what you really want, design a life you love, and find your purpose. If you feel stuck, lost, or unsure about what’s next, this conversation will give you the clarity and tools you’ve been searching for. This is your roadmap for creating the life you want. For two decades, Mel has followed the work of Dr. Martha Beck from afar. She is the #1 life coach in the world and her teachings have inspired Mel every single step of her own journey. In this episode, for the very first time, Mel and Dr. Beck are sitting down to give you the coaching session of a lifetime. Dr. Beck is here to give you the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for and the wisdom you’ve been craving. Using her own powerful comeback story of strength and resilience , she’ll inspire you to step into your purpose and create a bold, authentic life that’s fully aligned with who you are and what you truly want. For more resources, including links to Dr. Martha Beck’s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this research-packed episode, your next listen should be this episode: If You Struggle With Stress & Anxiety, This Will Change Your Life Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new book, The Let Them Theory Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes Disclaimer

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Leaving the Saints, How I Left the Mormons and Found My Faith

Dr. Martha Beck

Best for Individuals struggling with anxiety and seeking creative solutions.Often cited around anxiety and creativity

“The topic of your new seventh instant New York Times bestselling book beyond anxiety. I would love to have you explain that tool of flipping from that kind of anxiety spiral to how you tap into the creative brain.”

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Key quote: “Anxiety always lies, but only always.”

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Key quote: “I wrote a book about it called Leaving the Saints, How I Left the Mormons and Found My Faith, because it was about how I had been set free by the experience of dealing with that.”

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Key quote: “I wouldn't be sitting here in this chair hosting this podcast if 19 years ago, I hadn't walked into the Boston Convention Center, sat down in a chair, looked up, and a woman I had never met before, never seen before, walked on stage.”

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Beyond Anxiety

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Anxiety always lies, but only always.

Leaving the Saints, How I Left the Mormons and Found My Faith

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I wrote a book about it called Leaving the Saints, How I Left the Mormons and Found My Faith, because it was about how I had been set free by the exp…

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