Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — In today’s episode, Mel is giving you the playbook to make decisions without guilt. If you’ve ever felt stuck between your own life and other people’s obligations, this one’s for you. Mel shares the personal (and laugh-out-loud story) of an unexpected 10-day stay with her parents, which started with guilt and ended with her dad’s epic pickleball mishap that ended with him getting back surgery. This episode is a candid, funny, and unexpectedly deep dive into how to release the pressure to be everything to everyone. Whether you’re juggling family visits, battling the guilt of not staying longer, or simply want to have more fun with your loved ones, Mel gives you the real talk and practical tips you need to stay sane and enjoy the ride. Mel tells you how to turn guilt into joy and find peace in the moments that truly matter. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel empowered to ditch the heavy guilt, embrace the fun, and make every visit with the people you love a memorable one. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-212 Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast 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: 0:00 Introduction 02:30 The quote that changed how Mel thinks about time. 03:40 Profound truth about the time you have with those you love. 05:20 Your life is probably this crazy, too. 07:00 Mel’s plans for her dad’s 80th birthday didn’t go as planned. 9:20 If you’ve ever done something out of guilt, Insight #1 is for you. 11:15 Make this choice and watch guilt disappear. 13:40 Dig beneath the family drama and this is what you find. 14:50 A script to use when to diffuse family tension. 17:10 What Mel ordered for her dad’s epic surprise 80th party. 19:30 If you’ve been waiting to spice up your life, Insight #2 is for you. 22:00 Want to see the people you love? Do this. 26:45 How Mel’s dad hurt his back badly enough for surgery. 29:45 If you grew up in a small town, you’ll get this. 33:30 What you realize about life once you get older. 34:15 Truth bombs about relationships that will change yours forever. 36:45 Mel’s favorite relationship advice from therapist, Dr. Ramani. 37:50 Accept this fact and your relationships will get better. — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@UCk2U-Oqn7RXf-ydPqfSxG5g Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah