9 Habits That Will Change Your Life: The Best Expert Advice I’m Using This Year

Mel Robbins presents a recap of the top nine most impactful moments from The Mel Robbins Podcast in 2025, highlighting key insights and advice from various experts. The episode covers a range of topics including overcoming feeling stuck with Jay Shetty's advice, navigating friendships with Danielle Bayard Jackson, improving health with Dr. Dawn Mussallem's cancer-fighting foods, enhancing intimacy with Vanessa Marin's sex therapy tips, understanding men's emotional lives with Jason Wilson, optimizing women's health with Dr. Stacy Sims, protecting mobility with Dr. Vonda Wright, healing from childhood experiences with Dr. Gabor Maté, and cultivating hope with Bryan Stevenson. Mel shares personal anecdotes and reflects on how these moments have influenced her life, encouraging listeners to revisit these impactful conversations and offering a free workbook to help create their best year.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction, Resources

Part 2: Mindset, Getting Unstuck

Part 3: Social Connection, Friendship

Part 4: Physical Health, Nutrition

Part 5: Intimacy, Relationships

Part 6: Emotional Resilience, Men's Health

Part 7: Women's Health, Longevity

Part 8: Trauma, Healing, Childhood

Part 9: Hope, Conclusion

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The Mel Robbins Podcast

Part 1: Introduction, Resources

00:00Introduction to the Top 9 Moments of the Mel Robbins Podcast in 2025

Introduction to the Top 9 Moments of the Mel Robbins Podcast in 2025

01:16Free Workbook Offer: Creating Your Best Year in 2026

Free Workbook Offer: Creating Your Best Year in 2026

03:18Acknowledgment and Gratitude for Podcast Growth and Impact

Acknowledgment and Gratitude for Podcast Growth and Impact

06:33Introduction to the 20-Page Workbook

Introduction to the 20-Page Workbook

Part 2: Mindset, Getting Unstuck

07:42Top Moment #1: Jay Shetty on Feeling Stuck

Top Moment #1: Jay Shetty on Feeling Stuck

10:06Jay Shetty's Insight on Releasing the Past to Move Forward

Jay Shetty's Insight on Releasing the Past to Move Forward

13:07Reflection on Jay Shetty's Advice and Its Impact

Reflection on Jay Shetty's Advice and Its Impact

14:25Applying Jay Shetty's Wisdom to Personal Growth

Applying Jay Shetty's Wisdom to Personal Growth

Part 3: Social Connection, Friendship

15:32Top Moment #2: The Importance of Friendship

Top Moment #2: The Importance of Friendship

17:15Danielle Bayard Jackson on the Realities of Adult Friendship

Danielle Bayard Jackson on the Realities of Adult Friendship

19:09Danielle Bayard Jackson on Friendship Dynamics and Expectations

Danielle Bayard Jackson on Friendship Dynamics and Expectations

22:25Reflection on Danielle Bayard Jackson's Insights

Reflection on Danielle Bayard Jackson's Insights

23:50The Collective Nature of Friendship and Permission to Evolve

The Collective Nature of Friendship and Permission to Evolve

25:59Embracing Change and Prioritizing Long-Term Health

Embracing Change and Prioritizing Long-Term Health

Part 4: Physical Health, Nutrition

27:36Top Moment #3: Dr. Dawn Mussallem on Foods That Fight Cancer

Top Moment #3: Dr. Dawn Mussallem on Foods That Fight Cancer

29:35Dr. Dawn Mussallem on Specific Foods and Their Cancer-Fighting Properties

Dr. Dawn Mussallem on Specific Foods and Their Cancer-Fighting Properties

34:07Dr. Dawn Mussallem on Kiwi and Empowerment Through Knowledge

Dr. Dawn Mussallem on Kiwi and Empowerment Through Knowledge

37:32Teaser for the Next Top Moment: An Unexpected Revelation

Teaser for the Next Top Moment: An Unexpected Revelation

Part 5: Intimacy, Relationships

38:30Top Moment #4: Vanessa Marin on Better Sex, Intimacy, and Love

Top Moment #4: Vanessa Marin on Better Sex, Intimacy, and Love

39:27Vanessa Marin on the Best Time of Day for Sex

Vanessa Marin on the Best Time of Day for Sex

42:32Vanessa Marin on Planning Sex and the Importance of Gratitude

Vanessa Marin on Planning Sex and the Importance of Gratitude

44:41Vanessa Marin on Physical Contact and Eye Contact

Vanessa Marin on Physical Contact and Eye Contact

48:21Reflection on Vanessa Marin's Advice and Its Impact

Reflection on Vanessa Marin's Advice and Its Impact

Part 6: Emotional Resilience, Men's Health

49:00Top Moment #5: Understanding the Emotional World of Men

Top Moment #5: Understanding the Emotional World of Men

51:14Jason Wilson on Supporting Men in Opening Up Emotionally

Jason Wilson on Supporting Men in Opening Up Emotionally

53:07Jason Wilson on Anger as a Safe Emotion for Men

Jason Wilson on Anger as a Safe Emotion for Men

55:21Reflection on Jason Wilson's Insights and Their Impact

Reflection on Jason Wilson's Insights and Their Impact

Part 7: Women's Health, Longevity

57:03Teaser for the Next Top Moment: Women's Health

Teaser for the Next Top Moment: Women's Health

58:47Top Moment #6: Dr. Stacy Sims on Women's Health

Top Moment #6: Dr. Stacy Sims on Women's Health

1:01:05Dr. Stacy Sims on Fasted Training

Dr. Stacy Sims on Fasted Training

1:02:41Reflection on Dr. Stacy Sims's Advice and Its Impact

Reflection on Dr. Stacy Sims's Advice and Its Impact

1:04:37Top Moment #7: Dr. Vonda Wright on Protecting Strength and Mobility

Top Moment #7: Dr. Vonda Wright on Protecting Strength and Mobility

1:07:17Dr. Vonda Wright on the Future of Women's Health

Dr. Vonda Wright on the Future of Women's Health

1:11:01Reflection on Dr. Vonda Wright's Message of Empowerment

Reflection on Dr. Vonda Wright's Message of Empowerment

1:13:35Dr. Vonda Wright on Taking Action and Building Strength

Dr. Vonda Wright on Taking Action and Building Strength

Part 8: Trauma, Healing, Childhood