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You can change your life and Mel Robbins will show you how. The Mel Robbins Podcast is the #1 podcast on the globe for a reason: Mel’s simple, research-backed advice has changed millions of people’s lives, and in every episode, she’s giving you all her hard-fought secrets, science-backed tools, and...

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Changeable: How Collaborative Problem Solving Changes Lives at Home, at School, and at Work Cover

J. Stuart Ablon

Changeable

How Collaborative Problem Solving Changes Lives at Home, at School, and at Work

Mel praised Dr. Ablon's new bestseller, noting its title Changeable and its focus on the surprising science behind helping anyone change.

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I love the title of his new bestselling book, Changeable, The Surprising Science Behind Helping Anyone Change.

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Mel praised Dr. Ablon's new bestseller, noting its title Changeable and its focus on the surprising science behind helping anyone change.

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I love the title of his new bestselling book, Changeable, The Surprising Science Behind Helping Anyone Change.

How to Not Die Alone: The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love Cover

Logan Ury

How to Not Die Alone

The Surprising Science That Will Help You Find Love

The book was highlighted as Logan Urie's bestselling title and its name was used as a reminder that listeners wouldn't end up alone.

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She is the author of the bestselling book, How to Not Die Alone.

— Episode: The Only Dating Advice You'll Ever Need

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Episode: The Only Dating Advice You'll Ever Need

The book was highlighted as Logan Urie's bestselling title and its name was used as a reminder that listeners wouldn't end up alone.

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She is the author of the bestselling book, How to Not Die Alone.

You're not going to die alone.

Press Pause - Teen Devotional (Volume 8) (Lifeway Students Devotions) Cover

Lifeway Students

Press Pause - Teen Devotional (Volume 8) (Lifeway Students Devotions)

The book was mentioned as a resource that discusses the concept of pressing pause to improve focus and creativity.

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the book called Press Pause

— Episode: Unlock Your Brain’s Hidden Power: 6 Tool...

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The book was mentioned as a resource that discusses the concept of pressing pause to improve focus and creativity.

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the book called Press Pause

Decluttering at the Speed of Life: Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff Cover

Dana K. White

Decluttering at the Speed of Life

Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff

The bestseller was cited as a fourtime bestselling book that outlines a rapid decluttering process. It was used to establish Dana's authority on the subject.

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the bestselling book, Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K. White. Dana is a speaker. She is crazy viral on YouTube. She's the creator of the nomess decluttering process.

— Episode: How To Declutter Your Home: 5 Tips That...

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The bestseller was cited as a fourtime bestselling book that outlines a rapid decluttering process. It was used to establish Dana's authority on the subject.

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the bestselling book, Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana K. White. Dana is a speaker. She is crazy viral on YouTube. She's the creator of the nomess decluttering process.

Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End – The New York Times Bestselling Memoir on Death and Human Connection Cover

Alua Arthur

Briefly Perfectly Human

Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real About the End – The New York Times Bestselling Memoir on Death and Human Connection

Mel praised the book as a visually stunning, gorgeous work that makes readers think differently about their lives and urged listeners to hold it in their hands.

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And that led me to your book, Briefly Perfectly Human.

— Episode: Don’t Learn This Too Late: Make An Authe...

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Mel praised the book as a visually stunning, gorgeous work that makes readers think differently about their lives and urged listeners to hold it in their hands.

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And that led me to your book, Briefly Perfectly Human.

And I have to say, first of all, before you even crack this book open, this is one of the most gorgeous books I've ever seen in my entire life.

And I cannot wait for you as you're listening to us to hold this book in your hands because it's going to make you think completely differently about your life.

It's Not You: Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People Cover

Ramani Durvasula PhD

It's Not You

Identifying and Healing from Narcissistic People

Mel recommended reading the expert's bestseller, saying it was transformative and clarified that narcissists don't change, but you can protect yourself.

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At least read Dr. Romani's bestselling book, It's Not You. Your advice is transformative and the message is clear. They are not changing, but you can.

— Episode: Don’t Argue or Fight With a Difficult Pe...

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Mel recommended reading the expert's bestseller, saying it was transformative and clarified that narcissists don't change, but you can protect yourself.

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At least read Dr. Romani's bestselling book, It's Not You. Your advice is transformative and the message is clear. They are not changing, but you can.

The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit Cover

Mel Robbins

The High 5 Habit

Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit

Mel mentioned the High Five Habit as a book she had listened to over the past year and credited it with helping her manage anxiety.

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I love the five second rule and the high five habit. Those are books that I've listened to over the last year and I love them.

— Episode: The Truth About Anxiety and How To Heal...

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Mel mentioned the High Five Habit as a book she had listened to over the past year and credited it with helping her manage anxiety.

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I love the five second rule and the high five habit. Those are books that I've listened to over the last year and I love them.

The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit Cover

Mel Robbins

The High 5 Habit

Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit

Mel noted that her mother also authored a book called The High Five Habit, indicating it was part of her publishing portfolio.

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She wrote two books, uh, the five second rule and the high five habit.

— Episode: 3 Simple Steps to Change Your Life

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Episode: 3 Simple Steps to Change Your Life

Mel noted that her mother also authored a book called The High Five Habit, indicating it was part of her publishing portfolio.

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She wrote two books, uh, the five second rule and the high five habit.

The Emperor of Gladness: Oprah's Book Club: A Novel Cover

Ocean Vuong

The Emperor of Gladness

Oprah's Book Club

Mel briefly mentioned it as one of her favorite books she had read, citing it as a highlight during her yearend reflection.

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maybe it was a really good book that you read. I read one of my favorite books of all time. This was a high, The Emperor of Gladness is here.

— Episode: How to Make 2026 the Best Year: 6 Questi...

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Mel briefly mentioned it as one of her favorite books she had read, citing it as a highlight during her yearend reflection.

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maybe it was a really good book that you read. I read one of my favorite books of all time. This was a high, The Emperor of Gladness is here.

Jump and Find Joy: Embracing Change in Every Season of Life Cover

Hoda Kotb

Jump and Find Joy

Embracing Change in Every Season of Life

Mel described it as Hoda's newest bestseller about embracing change in every season of life, and later read its introduction which encouraged letting go of what isn't working and pursuing what you want.

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Hoda is also the number one New York Times bestselling author who has written nine books, including her newest bestseller, Jump and Find Joy, which is all about embracing change in ev...

— Episode: The Reset You Need: How to Transform You...

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Episode: The Reset You Need: How to Transform Your Life at...

Mel described it as Hoda's newest bestseller about embracing change in every season of life, and later read its introduction which encouraged letting go of what isn't working and pursuing what you want.

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Hoda is also the number one New York Times bestselling author who has written nine books, including her newest bestseller, Jump and Find Joy, which is all about embracing change in every season of your life.

I want to read to you from your New York Times blockbuster bestselling book, Jump and Find Joy. I am reading from the introduction. And you say, I truly believe that it's never too late to let go of what you know isn't working and to go for what you want.

Yes, Pets Do Go To Heaven!: How To Communicate With Pets In The Afterlife, Understand Signs & Why You Will See Them Again Cover

Sophia Grace

Yes, Pets Do Go To Heaven!

How To Communicate With Pets In The Afterlife, Understand Signs & Why You Will See Them Again

The guest was introduced as the bestselling author of two books and his brandnew release was highlighted as "Yes to You, New to Them." Later the hosts urged listeners to check out the book and discussed its core message of saying yes to oneself and no to others.

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He's the bestselling author of two books, including his brand new one, Yes to You, New to Them.

— Episode: You Have No Idea What You’re Capable of...

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The guest was introduced as the bestselling author of two books and his brandnew release was highlighted as "Yes to You, New to Them." Later the hosts urged listeners to check out the book and discussed its core message of saying yes to oneself and no to others.

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He's the bestselling author of two books, including his brand new one, Yes to You, New to Them.

Let me see that book. Yes to you and no to them.

The discipline of saying no and the freedom that follows. Yes to you.

Damn Good Advice (For People with Talent!): How To Unleash Your Creative Potential by America's Master Communicator, George Lois Cover

George Lois

Damn Good Advice (For People with Talent!)

How To Unleash Your Creative Potential by America's Master Communicator, George Lois

During the conversation Wallo mentioned discovering a book titled "Damn Good Advice" authored by George Lois, noting it as a source of marketing insight.

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Oh, I ran into a book called Damn Good Advice by George Lois.

— Episode: You Have No Idea What You’re Capable of...

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During the conversation Wallo mentioned discovering a book titled "Damn Good Advice" authored by George Lois, noting it as a source of marketing insight.

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Oh, I ran into a book called Damn Good Advice by George Lois.

How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be Cover

Katy Milkman

How to Change

The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

The host noted that Milkman is the author of a bestselling book called How to Change, which explains the science of moving from where you are to where you want to be.

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She's also the author of the bestselling book, How to Change the Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

— Episode: Change Your Life This Year: How to Get F...

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Episode: Change Your Life This Year: How to Get From Where...

The host noted that Milkman is the author of a bestselling book called How to Change, which explains the science of moving from where you are to where you want to be.

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She's also the author of the bestselling book, How to Change the Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be

Fighting for Our Friendships: The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships Cover

Danielle Bayard Jackson

Fighting for Our Friendships

The Science and Art of Conflict and Connection in Women's Relationships

The episode highlighted Danielle Bayard Jackson as the bestselling author of Fighting for Friendship and praised the book for its researchbacked insights on adult friendship.

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Danielle Bayard Jackson is the bestselling author of Fighting for Friendship.

— Episode: 9 Habits That Will Change Your Life: The...

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The episode highlighted Danielle Bayard Jackson as the bestselling author of Fighting for Friendship and praised the book for its researchbacked insights on adult friendship.

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Danielle Bayard Jackson is the bestselling author of Fighting for Friendship.

The Man the Moment Demands: Master the 10 Characteristics of the Comprehensive Man Cover

Jason Wilson

The Man the Moment Demands

Master the 10 Characteristics of the Comprehensive Man

Jason Wilson was introduced as the author of the bestselling book The Man, The Moment Demands, a guide that reframes what it means to be a whole man today.

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Jason Wilson is also the author of the bestselling book, The Man, The Moment Demands, a guide that reframes what it means to be a whole man in today's world.

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Jason Wilson was introduced as the author of the bestselling book The Man, The Moment Demands, a guide that reframes what it means to be a whole man today.

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Jason Wilson is also the author of the bestselling book, The Man, The Moment Demands, a guide that reframes what it means to be a whole man in today's world.

Break the Cycle: A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma Cover

Dr. Mariel Buqué

Break the Cycle

A Guide to Healing Intergenerational Trauma

It was highlighted as Dr. Bouquet's bestselling work on intergenerational trauma, referenced while introducing her expertise and while reading a passage about the intergenerational higher self.

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She is also the bestselling author of the book, Break the Cycle.

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It was highlighted as Dr. Bouquet's bestselling work on intergenerational trauma, referenced while introducing her expertise and while reading a passage about the intergenerational higher self.

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She is also the bestselling author of the book, Break the Cycle.

I'm reading from page 28 of your bestselling book, Break the Cycle. This is in a section called your intergenerational higher self.

ROAR, Revised Edition: Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong Body for Life Cover

Stacy Sims

ROAR, Revised Edition

Match Your Food and Fitness to Your Unique Female Physiology for Optimum Performance, Great Health, and a Strong Body for Life

It was mentioned as one of two groundbreaking books written by Dr. Stacey Sims.

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She's the author of two groundbreaking books, Roar and Next Level.

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It was mentioned as one of two groundbreaking books written by Dr. Stacey Sims.

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She's the author of two groundbreaking books, Roar and Next Level.

Next Level: Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond Cover

Stacy T. Sims PhD

Next Level

Your Guide to Kicking Ass, Feeling Great, and Crushing Goals Through Menopause and Beyond

It was described as a bestselling manual filled with photos that can walk readers through the program.

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Next Level has all kinds of photos. And this is like a manual that can walk you through it, this amazing bestselling book.

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It was described as a bestselling manual filled with photos that can walk readers through the program.

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Next Level has all kinds of photos. And this is like a manual that can walk you through it, this amazing bestselling book.

She's the author of two groundbreaking books, Roar and Next Level.

I Don't Want to Talk About It: Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression Cover

Terrence Real

I Don't Want to Talk About It

Overcoming the Secret Legacy of Male Depression

Mel said she had written a whole book and audio book titled Fierce Intimacy to help couples improve intimacy.

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I did a whole book, audio book, I called it Fierce Intimacy.

— Episode: The Best Relationship Advice You Will Ev...

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Episode: The Best Relationship Advice You Will Ever Receive

Mel said she had written a whole book and audio book titled Fierce Intimacy to help couples improve intimacy.

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I did a whole book, audio book, I called it Fierce Intimacy.

Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship (Goop Press) Cover

Terrence Real

Us

Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship (Goop Press)

Terry mentioned his New York Times bestseller Us and read a passage from page nine of the book.

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I want to read to you from your New York Times bestseller, Us. This is page nine and it's the chapter that is entitled, which version of you shows up to your relationship?

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Episode: The Best Relationship Advice You Will Ever Receive

Terry mentioned his New York Times bestseller Us and read a passage from page nine of the book.

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I want to read to you from your New York Times bestseller, Us. This is page nine and it's the chapter that is entitled, which version of you shows up to your relationship?

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