World Leading Therapist: Why You Feel Stuck in Life & How to Get Unstuck

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, Mel interviews Lori Gottlieb, a renowned psychotherapist, about how changing the stories we tell ourselves can change our lives. Lori explains that everyone has a personal narrative shaped by past experiences and beliefs, which often dictates their behavior and relationships. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and editing these stories, as they can be faulty and incomplete, leading to self-doubt, anxiety, and people-pleasing. Lori provides practical exercises, such as identifying counterexamples to negative beliefs and applying the "kind, true, and useful" criteria to self-talk, to help listeners rewrite their stories and create more fulfilling lives. The discussion also covers topics like setting boundaries, understanding the "owner's manual" of loved ones, and dealing with complicated feelings, all aimed at empowering listeners to take control of their narratives and become the sole authors of their lives.