MEL ROBBINS: How to Stop People-Pleasing Without Feeling Guilty (Follow THIS Simple Rule to Set Boundaries and Stop Putting Yourself Last!)

About this episode

<p>Jay is joined on stage at Boston&rsquo;s Wang Theatre by his longtime friend Mel Robbins, in front of a packed live audience. Their shared history allows them to speak openly and honestly about the pressure to be liked, the fear of being misunderstood, and how easily we lose ourselves trying to meet other people&rsquo;s expectations. Mel&rsquo;s superpower is her ability to choose herself in moments when giving up or staying small feels safer.</p> <p>Mel shares the hard truths she&rsquo;s learned about self-criticism, people-pleasing, and why waiting to feel &ldquo;ready&rdquo; keeps us stuck. Jay reflects on how constantly judging and fixing ourselves pulls us away from our inner life, and why real growth starts with awareness and self-respect. Mel also talks about how many of her biggest changes came from desperation, not confidence, and Jay reframes jealousy, fear, and failure as signs that something meaningful is trying to emerge.</p> <p>In this episode, you'll learn:</p> <p>How to Stop Letting Other People&rsquo;s Opinions Run Your Life</p> <p>How to Quiet Your Inner Critic When Stress Takes Over</p> <p>How to Unlearn the Self-Criticism You Were Taught Growing Up</p> <p>How to Stop Waiting to Feel &ldquo;Ready&rdquo; to Start Living Your Life</p> <p>How to Break the Habit of People-Pleasing Without Guilt</p> <p>How to Use Jealousy as a Clue Instead of a Curse</p> <p>How to Keep Going When Desperation, Not Confidence, Is Driving You</p> <p>Life doesn&rsquo;t change all at once. It changes when you choose to speak to yourself with kindness, honor your needs, and take the next step even when you&rsquo;re afraid.</p> <p>With Love and Gratitude,</p> <p>Jay Shetty</p> <p><strong><em>Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe </em></strong><a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>.&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! </em></strong><a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast"><strong><em>https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</em></strong></a><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></p> <p><strong>What We Discuss:</strong></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>00:17 What Do We Really Worry About Most?</p> <p>02:12 How to Quiet the Inner Critic</p> <p>15:50 Stop Obsessing Over the Physical&nbsp;</p> <p>18:17 How People-Pleasing Is Actually a Form of Control</p> <p>25:02 Start Listening to Your Own Needs</p> <p>29:54 Finding the Strength to Let Go and Move Forward</p> <p>41:15 Is it a Vibe or Not a Vibe?</p> <p>46:18 Creating Safety by Letting Go of Judgment</p> <p>50:04 The Power of Outlasting Yourself</p> <p>58:50 Making Space for Hurt While Choosing Compassion</p> <p>01:05:14 Turning What You Love Into a Business</p> <p><strong>Episode Resources:</strong></p> <p>Website | <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/">https://www.melrobbins.com/</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/">https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/melrobbins">https://www.youtube.com/c/melrobbins</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>TikTok | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@melrobbins">https://www.tiktok.com/@melrobbins</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mel-robbins-podcast/id1646101002">The Mel Robbins Podcast</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Theory-Life-Changing-Millions/dp/B0DFMZMKFJ/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_w=Rp7as&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.bc3ba8d1-5076-4ab7-9ba8-a5c6211e002d&amp;pf_rd_p=bc3ba8d1-5076-4ab7-9ba8-a5c6211e002d&amp;pf_rd_r=132-8121315-7594942&amp;pd_rd_wg=OVMET&amp;pd_rd_r=8ae51e79-e6c5-4904-8848-02949c09243c&amp;ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk">The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can&rsquo;t Stop Talking About</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>