I’m on a long road trip from Austin to my summer home in Chester, VT during a transitional time in my life trip. Listened to your episode with Jay Shetty twice (the second time to take actionable notes). I am three years out from losing my partner of 40+ years to pancreatic cancer. I am looking forward, not back, and creating/recreating my script. Thanks for so much great inspiration about wellness and possibilities. Will be a follower of the podcast for sure.

Every episode is exactly what I need, when I need it. So many knowledgeable guests and Mel always helps break it down so it really sticks. So grateful for Mel.

This episode is timely, meaning whenever you hear it it is the perfect time that you needed to hear it. Thank You:)!!!

This podcaster has taken New Age guru-ism to a level that flaunts anyone can scour the internet or use AI to share info with listeners who seemingly don’t know how to do these things themselves. Please stop giving 5-Star reviews to someone who not only does your lazy work for you but also significantly appropriates what another person had already come up with but listeners give this podcaster credit instead. No matter the info provided in this platform based mostly on New Age beliefs or substance that intrigues but is like eating a dessert that gave a momentary “happy” feeling then the sugar level drops, the reality comes back that you’re still unhappy or having to seek the next guru’s epiphany that lasts as long in real life as the need to take a breath. Oprah Winfrey started this guru path because she felt a higher power blessed her life in gaining fame and riches when in reality people, mere human beings, saw her talent and simply hired her to do a job they felt she would do well—and she did so in an authentic manner that pleased audiences in that time. Yet, strangely, Oprah gives no credit to these mere human beings who hired her, helped launch her lucrative career. This podcaster has a team that searches the internet on the topics and people who wrote or represent the ideas shared in each episode—that’s it. Listeners get the flavor of the week they can easily look up and read themselves devoid of ads or repetition in order to fill the need of time for a podcast. Then again, perhaps this podcaster outsourced for its 5-Star reviews as another podcaster’s forum in Apple reported is a common occurrence…that’s what I figure is going on to keep it high on the charts.

I already thought that Mel was relatable and then I listen to the latest podcast about being a mom and I just cannot relate anymore to her thank you, Mel

Mel has conversations as if you are the friend in the room too. Her way of communicating and making people feel seen and validated is unmatched. I almost have to remind myself if I saw her IRL, she wouldn’t know me bc I feel like I know her as a close friend. By far my favorite podcast to listen to and it feels as though it’s every subject I never knew I needed to hear til I listened. She is life changing for me and how I engage with people around me. I could never thank her enough and one day wish to hug her in person to say this. 🥰

Shocking you let this play. I’m literally concerned for people hearing a message to avoid supplements and MRIs that have helped so many people detect early health issues. One of the most recent supplement published studies was on the aging population and collagen supplements. It showed muscle retention. Thats pivotal for that age group. This is so disappointing

What started out as repetitive is now completely formulaic. Mel says the same thing to start every episode and it takes 5-10 minutes to do so. Mel seems to think her audience is not smart the way she repeats everything and breaks it down for a 5 year old. Give your listeners a little credit. Mel has decent guests at least some of the time but has anyone else noticed the round robin interviews of a set of podcasters? They are all just interviewing each other without many of them being experts in anything. I’ll do your show if you do mine is how it seems.

Love you Mel! I really enjoyed the episode with Dr Topol BUT his position on supplements is so concerning to me and I think can be very much misunderstood by the audience. If a person has low vitamin B or D for example, supplementing is extremely important and will absolutely make a difference to their health yet Dr Topol is telling us that there is no evidence to support the use of supplements and that they are only making a difference in our urine?

She had a “WORLD WIDE sex expert” on and said having sex before bedtime is bad and having sex on dates should not be the best part of the date . . . . . Excuse me B! Who the heck called you an expert?

The Mel Robbins Podcast is a masterclass in saying a lot without actually saying much. Mel’s delivery is confident, sure—but the advice? It’s oversimplified, surface-level, and often feels more like recycled Instagram captions than meaningful insight. What’s more frustrating is the lack of originality. The now-viral “Let Them” theory, which Robbins presents as a transformative mindset shift, wasn’t even her idea. It came from Cassie Phillips, a mindset coach who shared that concept long before Robbins ever mentioned it. A quick Google search is all it takes to find the real source. Giving credit matters, especially when your entire platform is built on “life-changing” ideas. If you’re looking for depth, substance, or genuinely original thought, this isn’t the podcast for you. But if you’re fine with motivational fluff repackaged from other creators, then Mel’s got plenty of that on tap.

Loved this episode. I especially enjoyed the tree analogy of friendships throughout a person’s life. Awesome. Thank you so much! 😀

Love the Friendship episode, such wise insight into friendships by Daniele with great commentary by Mel. I have to get the book to read!

You stole Let Them from another ctreator.

I am thirteen and I listen to this podcast. She is helping me guide my live.

Mel has great guests and often in the middle of the episode there is good content, but she spends SO MUCH TIME telling you how important and life changing what you’re about to hear/are hearing/just heard is that literally it drives me bonkers. Just do the interview, stop telling us how we are about to hear the biggest news of our lives every other sentence in EVERY interview!

I feel so seen by Mel and love how down to earth and approachable she is. I always love having a new podcast pop up on my page and getting to learn alongside her from incredible guests.

Absolutely pivotal! Wish it kept going!

I’m really impressed with this podcast! Mel does such a fantastic job of bringing on a wide range of guests, which keeps things so interesting. What I especially appreciate is her interviewing style – she really knows how to ask those insightful questions that make her guests delve deeper and truly unpack their thoughts.

I really needed to hear this to help me be better and to heal from those friends I have loss. It’s a great pod I shared with friends

Episode 282 with Jay Shetty was the single best episode on any podcast I’ve ever listened to. Just as Mel was impacted and emotional, I was also. Jay has a perspective on life and living that really opened my eyes on why I do what I do and what I need to do differently for my own life purpose. Thank you Mel!

I’ve never felt so seen. Being in your 20’s right now is literally crying 1-3 times a month. But 20s with possibilities is my new anthem. Thankyou!

This episode is amazing! Thank you for Validating the feelings, and struggles faced trying to loose weight. It was an emotional episode for me. Mel your questions were right on point and Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen your answers were so well Explained. Ive shared this with so many friends. I wasn’t success using GLP1.

Good but the introductions take wayyyyyyy too long

Some ideas and advice is helpful but I find her introductions and even beyond that to be so repetitive and just feels like filler. A streamlined show without so much digressive self-pondering and promotion would make this more appealing.

repeating something many times doesn’t make a good podcast. also, learned nothing new.

I love some of the guests Mel has on. I frequently find that Mel speaks as if she is the expert though instead of letting the experts share and then Mel add in her personal experiences/opinions.

Great conversation, this episode opened my eyes and gave me some perspective about how to make my life better!

I feel compelled to rate the show because it is so good. She’s funny, easy to listen to, and I’ve learned so much.

Terrible podcast. There is so much info that this drug is bad for people. This is not promoting people to take responsibility to educate themselves on things like ultra processed foods. Really bad guest Mel. I’m sorry but people do need to take responsibility for their health. Not just take another pill

I like to tell people mel is my therapist!

Mel is great but the recent episode on weight loss was a little much. It felt like she was really selling weight loss and that if you care about your loved ones you should share this with them. I wish there had been any type of awareness around eating disorders and potential triggers at the start of the episode. Also, this is one endocrinologists take and there are a lot of arguments around correlation vs causation with health issues that correlate with obesity. I found this episode triggering and worrisome and I’ve had years of ED therapy and nutritional work. Please don’t send this to a loved one who struggles with their weight or body image. I would recommend they see a Health at Every Size certified nutritionist to work on a plan for them individually without fat shaming them or saying their weight means they have a “disease” of obesity. This was upsetting language despite good intentions.

I’ve been dealing with this weight issue for the past 38 years. I’m so tired of it. I wanted to go on Z pound but my doctor basically said I have to have diabetes or a heart attack because Medicare won’t pay for it. I’m so so irritated that only the rich or connected can go on this.

Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like Mel is always pushing to share and sort of treating the audience like an mlm might treat their family. I sure do enjoy her guests, but I also feel like she really plays up how important the information is and how incredible her guests are. I don’t know, it feels not entirely honest about how this is just another interview wellness show. Which there’s nothing wrong with, to be fair, but I don’t want to be told to share this episode every 5 minutes and for the intro to every episode be a 7 minute lead up.. when we could just jump in? The style feels pushy and grand standy. That said, the guests she has on are very intelligent. I don’t know that Mel really asks or challenges her guests much, but they seem interesting and I have learned some.

Episode was disappointing she gave such silly advice .

After being told at a family dinner that I had to get “Let Them” and how this book was so real for my 30 something nephew, I went online and found her podcast. At 75 and having worked in Special Ed for years I had been exposed to so many things. Having been diagnosed with ADHD at 54, after my son was tested and courses I had taken, I felt I had a clear understanding of ADHD. I think it was the way that Mel Robbins interacted with Dr Tracey Marks & asked direct questions by way of example, to identify behaviors and copping strategies that allowed me to see things so much more clearly. I have sent this link to my friends and family members. Ms. Robbins thank you for having Tracey Marks on your podcast. I have already ordered her audio book in addition to yours, LET THEM. K Pakiela

Mel seems like a great person, but I feel like she uses a lot of filler words and sentences to make the topic dragged out. She brings experts on and doesn’t seem to let them fully express their thought process before interjecting her own thoughts and trying to reiterate what was just said. Feels scripted and unoriginal. This is just my opinion as an avid podcast listener, but I’m very surprised this is the #1 show in the world.

Excessive amount of disruptive sponsor messages ! I understand that you have to pay the bills and earn a buck but this is so overboard, so much more than any other podcasts, and just off putting. Not to mention that it makes me question how genuine Mel’s mission is for this podcast.

I loved the first year. The experts were amazing but then Mel started getting celebrities instead (Chrissy Teigen) who were self involved with no real topic knowledge. I miss the helpful experts!

Listened to 2 episodes. Wow, MR has a long windup - is there a purpose to this approach. And she seems to self-promote so much.

Mel Robbins Podcast is so real! Thank you for sharing these insightful episodes are changing so many lives.

MR is leaping into complex, current topics (trauma, PTSD, relationships, etc.) without knowledge or expertise with arrogance and ego. She’s dangerous. Do your own work. And, know that Let Them was a viral movement long before her book, for which she won’t even acknowledge the poet she’s plagiarized.

Love Mel’s podcasts. So insightful and inspiring. Great varsity of guests and topics.

I feel like I know Mel when I listen to her podcasts, I’m not a podcast kind of gal and realized I could start being a podcast gal. The calm my inner child feels is real. Mel, keep doing what you’re doing. For those who feel like they need to redirect their mental health journey, starting here is great! I’m a psychotherapist and can tell you, therapy alone, is not enough for change. It’s what you feed your mind on a daily basis, mentally and physically. It’s what you do OUTSIDE of therapy that counts. Love this podcast!

The discussion w Jim Doty on the science of manifesting was great. Heartfelt and touching as well as grounded in science. Can’t wait to learn more.

I’m reading a lot of these reviews, and noticing a similarity to what I feel with this pod - “I love Mel, but…”. I like these podcasts. I download most of them. But sometimes Mel can be a bit polarizing and the experts she brings on definitely do not paint the entirety of the issues they discuss. In particular, a lot of the eating and body related ones are not for an audience other than Mel, or someone with a body similar to Mel and a body / food experience similar to Mel. It would be cool if she could try and feature a larger array of perspectives. That said, I like a lot of the mental health related ones. The other issue is her new obsession with telling us to “share the episode”. It feels super manipulative, since she literally knows shares have grown her show it feels like she’s doubling down on “forcing us to share”. Mel, I will share your episode if I want to and I know how. Please try to just tell us once. 3-4 times is getting weird.

This pods is transforming my life. She is a must listen. Thank you Mel for all the life skills you are giving us!!

Mel is a captivating speaker. This podcast is a MUST LISTEN. It has truly changed by life.

Booking Charlemagne as “an expert” and stating you are “a huge fan” lol ok lady. He has so many accusations against him and is a chronic misogynist. But sure.

Did you know the country is burning down? Scammy self involved money grubbing bore