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

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

The Mel Robbins Podcast
Nov 24, 2025 1h 31m
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<p>In today’s episode, you’re going to learn the root cause of why you feel stuck. </p><p>Whether you feel trapped in self-doubt, overwhelmed by anxiety, or find yourself in a dynamic that keeps repeating, this conversation will show you how to break free. </p><p>Joining Mel today is Lori Gottlieb: world-renowned therapist, writer of the “Ask the Therapist” column for The New York Times, author of “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone,” which has sold 3 million copies, and host of the podcast Since You Asked. </p><p>Lori is here to help you change the most powerful force shaping your life: the story you’re telling yourself. </p><p>What she shares today will change the way you see yourself, your relationships, and your past. </p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn: </p><p>-How to identify the story that’s keeping you stuck </p><p>-What emotional trauma has to do with your inner dialogue <br />-How anxiety is fueled by the way you talk to yourself </p><p>-The simple tools to calm anxiety and stop spiraling <br />-The biggest questions people bring to therapy and what they all have in common </p><p>-How to reclaim the author role in your life and stop being defined by your past</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like you missed your shot, like you’re too much or not enough, or that it’s too late to feel better, this conversation is for you. </p><p>You are not the story you’ve been telling yourself. </p><p>You are the author. </p><p>And today, with Lori’s help, you’ll learn how to write something new – starting now. </p><p>For more resources related to today’s episode, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-345/" target="_blank">click here</a> for the podcast episode page. </p><p>If you liked the episode, check out this one next: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-279/" target="_blank">The Truth About Anxiety & ADHD: Life-Changing Tools From a Renowned Psychiatrist</a></p><p>Connect with Mel: </p><p> </p><ul><li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank">Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank">Follow Mel on Instagram </a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank">The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank">Mel's TikTok </a></li><li><a href="https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank">Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free</a></li><li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank">Disclaimer</a></li></ul><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

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