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The Mel Robbins Podcast

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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Books 285

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Drug Dealer, MD: How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It's So Hard to Stop Cover

Anna Lembke

Drug Dealer, MD

How Doctors Were Duped, Patients Got Hooked, and Why It's So Hard to Stop

It was noted as the second of Dr. Lembke's bestselling titles that have been translated into more than 30 languages.

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She is the New York Times bestselling author of two books that have been translated into over 30 languages, Dopamine Nation and Drug Dealer MD.

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It was noted as the second of Dr. Lembke's bestselling titles that have been translated into more than 30 languages.

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She is the New York Times bestselling author of two books that have been translated into over 30 languages, Dopamine Nation and Drug Dealer MD.

Finisher - Workbook Cover

LaTrice Ryan

Finisher - Workbook

It was noted as a companion workbook that readers of the author's books can use for handson financial planning.

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I've read Smart Women Finish Rich, Smart Couples Finish Rich. I got the Finisher's Workbook and I'm going to get The Automatic Millionaire.

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It was noted as a companion workbook that readers of the author's books can use for handson financial planning.

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I've read Smart Women Finish Rich, Smart Couples Finish Rich. I got the Finisher's Workbook and I'm going to get The Automatic Millionaire.

The Brothers Karamazov: A Novel in Four Parts With Epilogue Cover

Fyodor Dostoevsky

The Brothers Karamazov

A Novel in Four Parts With Epilogue

It was cited as a college favorite that profoundly changed the listener's thinking.

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He told me that he had just finished reading The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky. My favorite book in college, it was a book that just changed my thinking.

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Episode: The Exact Words You Need to Hear Today

It was cited as a college favorite that profoundly changed the listener's thinking.

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He told me that he had just finished reading The Brothers Karamazov by Dostoyevsky. My favorite book in college, it was a book that just changed my thinking.

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

Ocean Vuong

The Emperor of Gladness

Oprah's Book Club

Mel described it as a remarkable bestseller that held up a mirror to her emotions, softened her, and reminded her that beauty can exist even in the hardest moments of life.

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Hey, it's your friend Mel, and welcome to the Mel Robbins Podcast. ... when I read the remarkable bestselling book, The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vaughn.

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Mel described it as a remarkable bestseller that held up a mirror to her emotions, softened her, and reminded her that beauty can exist even in the hardest moments of life.

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Hey, it's your friend Mel, and welcome to the Mel Robbins Podcast. ... when I read the remarkable bestselling book, The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vaughn.

His newest novel, The Emperor of Gladness, was chosen as Oprah's book club pick and debuted on the New York Times bestseller list. And it's one of the best books I have ever read. I give it to people as a gift over and over and over again.

I love your New York Times blockbuster, bestselling, profound novel, The Emperor of Gladness.

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous: A Novel Cover

Ocean Vuong

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

A Novel

It was noted as his debut novel that became an instant NewYorkTimes bestseller and earned him the American Book Award, the Mark Twain Award, and the New England Book Award.

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His debut novel, On Earth, We're Briefly Gorgeous, became an instant New York Times bestseller. It earned him the American Book Award, the Mark Twain Award, and the New England Book Award.

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It was noted as his debut novel that became an instant NewYorkTimes bestseller and earned him the American Book Award, the Mark Twain Award, and the New England Book Award.

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His debut novel, On Earth, We're Briefly Gorgeous, became an instant New York Times bestseller. It earned him the American Book Award, the Mark Twain Award, and the New England Book Award.

Night Sky with Exit Wounds (Lannan Literary Selections) Cover

Ocean Vuong

Night Sky with Exit Wounds (Lannan Literary Selections)

It was cited as a celebrated poetry collection that won the T.S. Elliott Prize.

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He is also the author of two celebrated poetry collections, Night Sky with Exit Wounds, which won the T.S. Elliott Prize, and Time is a Mother, a finalist for the Griffin Poetry Prize.

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It was cited as a celebrated poetry collection that won the T.S. Elliott Prize.

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He is also the author of two celebrated poetry collections, Night Sky with Exit Wounds, which won the T.S. Elliott Prize, and Time is a Mother, a finalist for the Griffin Poetry Prize.

Time Is a Mother Cover

Ocean Vuong

Time Is a Mother

It was mentioned as a poetry collection that was a finalist for the Griffin Poetry Prize.

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He is also the author of two celebrated poetry collections, Night Sky with Exit Wounds, which won the T.S. Elliott Prize, and Time Is a Mother, a finalist for the Griffin Poetry Prize...

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It was mentioned as a poetry collection that was a finalist for the Griffin Poetry Prize.

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He is also the author of two celebrated poetry collections, Night Sky with Exit Wounds, which won the T.S. Elliott Prize, and Time Is a Mother, a finalist for the Griffin Poetry Prize.

You Could Be Having Better Sex: The Definitive Guide to a Happier, Healthier, and Hotter Sex Life Cover

Dr Nicole McNichols

You Could Be Having Better Sex

The Definitive Guide to a Happier, Healthier, and Hotter Sex Life

The host highlighted Dr. McNichols' new bestseller and said listeners would be able to improve their sex lives after hearing it.

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Dr. Nicole McNichols' new book is called, You Could Be Having Better Sex. And after listening today, you will be.

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The host highlighted Dr. McNichols' new bestseller and said listeners would be able to improve their sex lives after hearing it.

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Dr. Nicole McNichols' new book is called, You Could Be Having Better Sex. And after listening today, you will be.

The book is You Could Be Having Better Sex.

How to Live a Meaningful Life: Using Design Thinking to Unlock Purpose, Joy, and Flow Every Day Cover

Bill Burnett

How to Live a Meaningful Life

Using Design Thinking to Unlock Purpose, Joy, and Flow Every Day

The hosts referenced this latest blockbuster as a key resource for finding purpose and meaning, even reading a passage aloud during the episode.

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Bill and Dave have authored multiple bestsellers, including the number one New York Times bestseller, Designing Your Life, and their latest blockbuster, How to Live a Meaningful Life.

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The hosts referenced this latest blockbuster as a key resource for finding purpose and meaning, even reading a passage aloud during the episode.

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Bill and Dave have authored multiple bestsellers, including the number one New York Times bestseller, Designing Your Life, and their latest blockbuster, How to Live a Meaningful Life.

I want to read to you from your blockbuster bestseller, How to Live a Meaningful Life.

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James J. Sexton

How to Stay in Love

The host introduced James Sexton as the author of the bestselling book How to Stay in Love, and the conversation repeatedly referenced chapters and pages from that book as guidance for couples.

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He's the author of the bestselling book, How to Stay in Love.

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The host introduced James Sexton as the author of the bestselling book How to Stay in Love, and the conversation repeatedly referenced chapters and pages from that book as guidance for couples.

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He's the author of the bestselling book, How to Stay in Love.

Well, you have this really beautiful chapter later in the book, How to Stay in Love, that's all about writing a letter.

From your bestselling book, How to Stay in Love, this is page 248.

From your bestselling book, How to Stay in Love, this is page 238.

The chapter later in the book, How to Stay in Love, shows how writing a letter can improve communication.

The Other Side of Change: Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans Cover

Maya Shankar

The Other Side of Change

Who We Become When Life Makes Other Plans

Mel highlighted Shunker's NewYorkTimes bestseller, noting it examined how people transform after major life shifts.

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And now, she's the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Other Side of Change, who we become when life makes other plans.

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Mel highlighted Shunker's NewYorkTimes bestseller, noting it examined how people transform after major life shifts.

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And now, she's the author of the New York Times bestseller, The Other Side of Change, who we become when life makes other plans.

One of the topics that I explore in the book is called possible selves.

Vagina Obscura: An Anatomical Voyage Cover

Rachel E. Gross

Vagina Obscura

An Anatomical Voyage

Mel Robbins mentioned that Rachel Gross had written a book titled Vagina Obscura while discussing the lack of anatomical education for women.

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She wrote a book called Vagina Obscura.

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Mel Robbins mentioned that Rachel Gross had written a book titled Vagina Obscura while discussing the lack of anatomical education for women.

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She wrote a book called Vagina Obscura.

You've Been Pooping All Wrong: How to Make Your Bowel Movements a Joy Cover

Trisha Pasricha MD MPH

You've Been Pooping All Wrong

How to Make Your Bowel Movements a Joy

The host highlighted it as a new bestselling book that explains everything needed to understand bowel movements and gut health, positioning it as the central resource for the conversation.

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She's also the author of the new bestselling book, You've Been Pooping All Wrong, which tells you pretty much everything you need to know about how fun, direct, informative this conve...

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The host highlighted it as a new bestselling book that explains everything needed to understand bowel movements and gut health, positioning it as the central resource for the conversation.

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She's also the author of the new bestselling book, You've Been Pooping All Wrong, which tells you pretty much everything you need to know about how fun, direct, informative this conversation is going to be.

Your bestselling book, You've Been Pooping All Wrong, How to Make Your Bowel Movements a Joy.

The Art of Intentional Dressing: Your Essential Style Guide for Manifesting a Magnetic Life Cover

Erin Walsh

The Art of Intentional Dressing

Your Essential Style Guide for Manifesting a Magnetic Life

Mel introduced Erin as the bestselling author of the new book, The Art of Intentional Dressing, which outlines her philosophy of using clothing as a tool for intentional selfexpression.

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She is the bestselling author of the new book, The Art of Intentional Dressing.

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Episode: 6 Words to Tell Yourself Every Morning

Mel introduced Erin as the bestselling author of the new book, The Art of Intentional Dressing, which outlines her philosophy of using clothing as a tool for intentional selfexpression.

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She is the bestselling author of the new book, The Art of Intentional Dressing.

All the Cool Girls Get Fired: How to Let Go of Being Let Go and Come Back on Top Cover

Laura Brown

All the Cool Girls Get Fired

How to Let Go of Being Let Go and Come Back on Top

Mel referenced the book All the Cool Girls Get Fired, written by Laura Brown and Christine O'Neill after they were both let go from their jobs, using it as an example of turning setbacks into new possibilities.

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my friend, Laura Brown and Christine O'Neill, they wrote a book because they both got fired from their fancy jobs and it's called All the Cool Girls Get Fired.

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Mel referenced the book All the Cool Girls Get Fired, written by Laura Brown and Christine O'Neill after they were both let go from their jobs, using it as an example of turning setbacks into new possibilities.

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my friend, Laura Brown and Christine O'Neill, they wrote a book because they both got fired from their fancy jobs and it's called All the Cool Girls Get Fired.

Shark Tales: True (and Amazing) Stories from America's Lawyers Cover

Ron Liebman

Shark Tales

True (and Amazing) Stories from America's Lawyers

The book was identified as a NewYorkTimes bestseller that recounts how she turned a $1,000 loan into a billiondollar business.

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She's the author of the New York Times bestseller, Shark Tales, How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business.

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The book was identified as a NewYorkTimes bestseller that recounts how she turned a $1,000 loan into a billiondollar business.

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She's the author of the New York Times bestseller, Shark Tales, How I Turned $1,000 into a Billion Dollar Business.

The Alzheimer's Solution: A Breakthrough Program to Prevent and Reverse the Symptoms of Cognitive Decline at Every Age Cover

Dean Sherzai

The Alzheimer's Solution

A Breakthrough Program to Prevent and Reverse the Symptoms of Cognitive Decline at Every Age

The Alzheimers Solution was highlighted as the bestselling book cowritten by the two neurologist guests, and passages from it were read to illustrate early stages of dementia and key research findings.

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They are also the authors of the bestselling book, The Alzheimer's Solution.

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The Alzheimers Solution was highlighted as the bestselling book cowritten by the two neurologist guests, and passages from it were read to illustrate early stages of dementia and key research findings.

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They are also the authors of the bestselling book, The Alzheimer's Solution.

Dr. Dean, you know, after reading your bestseller that you two wrote together, The Alzheimer's Solution, I'll tell you what caught me was at the top.

This is on page 61. A person in stage one has no impairment, no memory disorder, or cognitive deficits. Amyloid plaques and tau tangles may be accumulating in the brain. Alzheimer's and other dementias begin to form years and often decades before they manifest.

I was startled reading your bestselling book, The Alzheimer's Solutions, page 46.

Finisher - Workbook Cover

LaTrice Ryan

Finisher - Workbook

The workbook was cited by an audience member as part of the set of resources she'd already obtained from David Bach's teachings.

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I've read all your books. I've read Smart Women Finish Rich, Smart Couples Finish Rich. I got the Finisher's Workbook and I'm going to get The Automatic Millionaire.

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The workbook was cited by an audience member as part of the set of resources she'd already obtained from David Bach's teachings.

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I've read all your books. I've read Smart Women Finish Rich, Smart Couples Finish Rich. I got the Finisher's Workbook and I'm going to get The Automatic Millionaire.

What I Wish I Knew About Luck: A Crash Course on Turning Aspirations into Achievements Cover

Tina Seelig

What I Wish I Knew About Luck

A Crash Course on Turning Aspirations into Achievements

Mel introduced the book as the latest work by Dr. Selig and then read a passage from it, describing how luck is built through taking chances and calculated risk.

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She's also the author of 18 books, including her wildly popular bestseller, What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20, and her latest book, What I Wish I Knew About Luck, is what we're going t...

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Mel introduced the book as the latest work by Dr. Selig and then read a passage from it, describing how luck is built through taking chances and calculated risk.

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She's also the author of 18 books, including her wildly popular bestseller, What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20, and her latest book, What I Wish I Knew About Luck, is what we're going to be talking about today.

I want to read to you from your bestselling book, What I Wish I Knew About Luck. This is on page six. Luck requires taking a chance, a calculated risk. It begins the moment you decide to act in the face of uncertainty.

What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20: A Crash Course on Making Your Place in the World Cover

Tina Seelig

What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20

A Crash Course on Making Your Place in the World

Mel mentioned it as Tina Selig's wildly popular bestseller while introducing her background and other works.

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She's also the author of 18 books, including her wildly popular bestseller, What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20, and her latest book, What I Wish I Knew About Luck, is what we're going t...

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Mel mentioned it as Tina Selig's wildly popular bestseller while introducing her background and other works.

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She's also the author of 18 books, including her wildly popular bestseller, What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20, and her latest book, What I Wish I Knew About Luck, is what we're going to be talking about today.

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