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. View Show Notes From This Episode Sign up for Dr. Hyman’s Brainshaping Academy to learn how to nourish the biological systems that support your mental, emotional, and cognitive health https://drhyman.com/products/brainshaping?utm_source=dr_hyman_show&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=may_27&utm_content=link Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hymanhttps://drhyman.com/pages/picks?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Sign Up for Dr. Hyman’s Weekly Longevity Journalhttps://drhyman.com/pages/longevity?utm_campaign=shownotes&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=podcast Join the 10-Day Detox to Reset Your Healthhttps://drhyman.com/pages/10-day-detox Join the Hyman Hive for Expert Support and Real Resultshttps://drhyman.com/pages/hyman-hive This episode is brought to you by Rho, Pique, Timeline, Sunlighten, Cozy Earth, and Made In. Explore science-backed products at rhonutrition.com and use code HYMAN for 20% off the entire site. Elevate your daily wellness ritual at piquelife.com/hyman and enjoy 20% off plus free gifts. Support healthy aging and get up to 20% off when you subscribe on top of the new starting price of $79 at timeline.com/drhyman. Discover why so many people are using sunlighten.com. Just use code HYMAN to save up to $2,100 today and free shipping. Upgrade your sleep setup with cozyearth.com and enjoy 23% off  with code HYMAN. Explore kitchen essentials at madeincookware.com and save 10% off your first order with code DRHYMAN10. 0:00 Ready Before You Feel It 3:05 Getting Better with Age 8:48 Intention over Motivation 18:38 Building Healthier Defaults 33:53 Outsmarting Resistance 45:18 Small Choices, Big Upward Spirals 52:57 The Let Them Theory 1:08:33 Influence without Control 1:13:35 What the Next Years Hold 1:19:20 A Better Life at Any Age 1:22:15 Pure Genius Protein and Closing 1:24:35 A Hundred Healthy Years