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. — Today, you’re getting a masterclass in how to manage your emotions and deal with people who cannot tolerate their own. Whether you find yourself constantly annoyed, frustrated, or angry… Or if you’re sick of dealing with people who can’t handle their own emotions… This episode is for you. You’ll learn powerful, practical, and science-backed skills to master your emotions so that you can stay calm when you’re stressed, be fearless under pressure, and reach your potential. Dr. Susan David is here to share her best advice with you. Dr. David is an award-winning Harvard medical school psychologist and bestselling author who has been studying emotions, happiness, and achievement for over 20 years. She is here to explain how your thoughts and feelings directly affect your actions, careers, relationships, happiness, and health – and exactly what to do about it. Dr Susan David’s website: www.susandavid.com/ For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-190 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. 00:00:00: Intro 00:03:39: Are you feeling more emotional recently? This might be why… 00:06:58: Dr. David shares an experience where her emotions got the best of her. 00:10:53: Use the one tool to ground yourself and regulate your emotions. 00:17:34: Dr. David answers listener questions about how to manage emotions. 00:24:16: Practical strategies to use when you’re feeling hooked on a certain emotion. 00:31:19: Two common reactions to difficult emotions and how to properly cope. 00:39:56: These are the emotions behind passive-aggressive behavior. 00:47:26: Practice these skills to find the deeper meaning behind other's behaviors. 00:52:25: If you’re struggling to process your emotions, listen to this advice. 00:58:25: Why wishing away your emotions is a “dead person’s goal.” — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins 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