6 Ways to Use My “Let Them” Theory to Improve Any Relationship | The Mel Robbins Podcast

Order my new book, The Let Them Theory 👉 https://bit.ly/let-them 👈 It will forever change the way you think about relationships, control, and personal power. It all begins with two simple words: Let Them. 🔥 — Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a way to not get so annoyed or frustrated with the people that you love? There is. It’s called the “Let Them” theory. Mel discovered it while arguing with her son about a taco stand, and she hasn’t stopped using it since. She first explained the “Let Them” theory in a 60-second reel on Instagram. 63 million views later. The verdict is in. Everyone loves the “let them” theory. Today, Mel is in the studio, taking your calls live and teaching you 6 ways to improve any #relationship with the “Let Them” theory. In this episode, you hear Mel cover topics like: How to handle a mother-in-law who is not supportive Feeling left out? Good. You need better friends Why moving in with your parents is better than living with an ex What to say when your sibling wants to gossip about your mom Why being the family peacekeeper creates a war inside you How to stop being the “fixer” in your relationships The truth about addiction in a family and the role you need to play Why your dad’s gambling problem isn’t yours to fix How rescuing people robs them of the problems they need to face What to do when your parents’ marriage is in crisis How to tell a friend you are sick of hearing about their relationship drama Why you shouldn’t be the “therapist” for your friend group Why it's normal for friends to drop you when you start drawing boundaries The art of putting yourself first: “Let me” be happy for a change Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://bit.ly/45OWCNr The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram: https://bit.ly/49bg4GP I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:42 What is the “Let Them Theory” anyway? 04:03 My overfunctioning anxiety kicked in until this happened. 09:29 How do I stop being the ‘peacemaker’ in my family? 11:26 Here’s the 2 simple strategies for facing discomfort. 13:17 Why can't you stop gossiping even though you know it’s toxic? 18:52 How to have the courage to leave the job you hate. 20:21 How do you deal with judgemental family members? 26:39 Whoa, a lot of you will relate to this. 32:41 Why being the “therapist” for your friend group is draining you. 35:22 How to stop being the “fixer” in the relationship. 40:03 The 4 things you are responsible for in any relationship. 41:44 The root cause of any addiction. 44:51 What you need to know about navigating life after abuse. 46:02 Why “giving your all” to a relationship is the worst decision possible. 50:25 How can you empower people you love to use the “Let Them Theory”? Listen to the podcast episode “6 Ways to Use My “Let Them” Theory to Improve Any Relationship” - https://link.chtbl.com/DAinFkFf?sid=ep119_description #relationshiptips #relationshiphacks #letthem #podcast — Catch full episodes of The Mel Robbins Podcast here on YouTube https://bit.ly/tmrp_playlist 📺 Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast while you're on-the-go! https://link.chtbl.com/DAinFkFf?sid=listennow 🎧 Available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. New episodes drop every Monday (to start your week) and Thursday (to get you through it). — Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins?sub_confirmation=1 — Follow me here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@UCk2U-Oqn7RXf-ydPqfSxG5g Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com — Sign up for my weekly newsletter at https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter — Looking for my books on Amazon? Here they are! High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/3372Rl9