My mother was a teacher, and I remember her saying that when you take a test and you don’t know the answer, go with the first answer that comes to your mind or the one that initially seems right. A lot of people believe that – but is it really good advice? This episode begins with the evidence that proves or disproves this theory. https://www.spring.org.uk/ ... Show More
May 2025
How to Stop Negative Thoughts & Reset Your Mind for Positive Thinking
<p>In today’s episode, you are getting a step-by-step guide on how to change your mindset, stop negative thoughts, and make your mind work for you. </p><p>What if the voice in your head — the one that criticizes, spirals, and second-guesses everything — could actually <i>help</i> ... Show More
1h 21m
Feb 2023
3 REASONS WHY YOU TAKE PEOPLE'S OPINIONS TOO SERIOUSLY - AND 3 WAYS TO STOP THAT [RE-RELEASE]
As I sit here in the final throes of editing my upcoming book, I’m worried what you’ll think if I don’t give you another podcast this week. That’s when I thought this is the perfect episode to re-release … Why do other people’s opinions about you matter so much to you? Or, well, ... Show More
50m 25s
Oct 2
Use Your Mind to Heal Your Body With the #1 Harvard Psychologist
<p>What if everything you’ve been told about health, stress, and aging is wrong? </p><p>Today, the legendary Dr. Ellen Langer – pioneering Harvard psychologist and global mindfulness legend, renowned for her 50+ years of groundbreaking research – joins Mel for the conversation of ... Show More
1h 18m
Mar 2025
How to Stop Letting Fear Control Your Life (ft. Dr. Julie Smith)
You know that voice in your head that loves to tell you that you suck? Yeah, that one. The one that compares you to everyone on Instagram, tells you you’re a failure for eating cereal at 11 p.m., and insists you’ll never get your life together. Well, today, we’re calling in a pro ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2025
How Exercise Changes Your Brain & Why Anxiety Is Your Superpower with Dr Wendy Suzuki (re-release) #533
Every morning, my guest on this week’s episode starts her day with 30-minutes of exercise. She knows – from personal experience backed by scientific research – that this makes her more focused, happy, motivated, and even creative. She knows it’ll help her grow new brain cells and ... Show More
1h 30m
Feb 2025
How to Control Your Mind & Redirect Your Energy to Self Transformation
<p>In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to do a mindset reset to unlock the full power of your mind. </p><p>Your brain is wired to give you what you want, and today, you’re getting Mel’s science-backed insights and her step-by-step guide for letting go of negative thoughts and re ... Show More
1h 10m
Aug 21
Do THIS to Boost Your Metabolism, Lose Fat, & Feel Better Now With Dr. William Li
<p>In today’s episode, you will learn how to boost your metabolism at any age and the simple changes that lead to better health, longevity, and fat loss. </p><p>You’ll discover the 4 biggest myths keeping you stuck, how to reset your body’s natural fat-burning system, and what fo ... Show More
50m 10s
Oct 23
Mel Robbins: "I Was Lost & Trapped Until 47 Yrs!" -How To Stop Overwhelm & Take CONTROL Of Your Life (Fan Fave)
It’s Lisa Bilyeu with another incredible episode of Women of Impact and today Mel Robbins and I will frikin’ CHANGE YOUR LIFE and help you get to your goals in JUST 50 minutes! So if you feel like you’re constantly losing it, always overwhelmed, easily distracted, or the worst, A ... Show More
55m 27s
Feb 2025
3487: The Scientific Approach to Changing Your Life by Dr. Lisa Firestone of PsychAlive on Personal Development
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Episode 3487:
Real change isn’t just about willpower - it’s a process backed by science. Lisa Firestone, Ph.D., explores psychologi ... Show More
9m 17s
Oct 3
This is how to outsmart your negative thoughts, once and for all
Do you ever feel trapped in negative self-talk? In this episode, I’ll walk you through a six-step process grounded in psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy that will help you identify, interrupt, and rewire destructive thought patterns so you can regain control of your mind ... Show More
16m 52s