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The Mel Robbins PodcastNovember 24, 2025
World Leading Therapist: Why You Feel Stuck in Life & How to Get Unstuck
About This Episode
In today’s episode, you’re going to learn the root cause of why you feel stuck. Whether you feel trapped in self-doubt, overwhelmed by anxiety, or find yourself in a dynamic that keeps repeating, this conversation will show you how to break free. Joining Mel today is Lori Gottlieb: world-renowned therapist, writer of the “Dear Therapist” column for The New York Times, and bestselling author of “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone.” Lori is here to help you change the most powerful force shaping your life: the story you’re telling yourself. What she shares today will change the way you see yourself, your relationships, and your past. In this episode, you’ll learn: -How to identify the story that’s keeping you stuck -What emotional trauma has to do with your inner dialogue -How anxiety is fueled by the way you talk to yourself -The simple tools to calm anxiety and stop spiraling -The biggest questions people bring to therapy and what they all have in common -How to reclaim the author role in your life and stop being defined by your past If you’ve ever felt like you missed your shot, like you’re too much or not enough, or that it’s too late to feel better, this conversation is for you. You are not the story you’ve been telling yourself. You are the author. And today, with Lori’s help, you’ll learn how to write something new – starting now. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: The Truth About Anxiety & ADHD: Life-Changing Tools From a Renowned Psychiatrist Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer
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Books Mentioned

“The let them theory is the number one book in the world. Because it's your holiday survival guide.”
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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Lori Gottlieb
“Lori Gottlieb is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, a book that has sold over 3 million copies and been translated into more than 30 languages.”
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“The excerpt mentions a section on page 51 of a New York Times bestseller discussing the concept of idiot compassion.”
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Atomic Habits
James Clear
“Lori Gottlieb and Mel Robbins discuss a section in 'Atomic Habits' where James Clear talks about the importance of attaching identity to the changes you want to make.”
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