How to Build the Life You Want (Even When You Feel Overloaded, Exhausted, & Uncertain)

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<p>Feeling overloaded, discouraged, and overwhelmed? You’re not alone. </p><p>Today’s episode will show you how to keep going and explore new possibilities for yourself, even during uncertain times. </p><p>Mel’s guest today, Kellie Gerardi, is here to give you the step-by-step process to building the life you want. </p><p>Kellie is an astronaut and bioastronautics researcher who went from working coat check to leading research missions in space. <br /> </p><p>And Kellie doesn’t just take you into space - she takes you into the real-life moments most people never talk about. </p><p>She speaks about infertility, IVF, ambition, motherhood, and big dreams in a candid way you rarely hear discussed. </p><p>Together, Mel and Kellie walk through 3 truths that will change how you show up to your life. <br /> </p><p>In this episode, you’ll hear about: </p><p>-How to keep going even during challenging times. </p><p>-The question that changes everything: Why not me? </p><p>-Why extraordinary things aren't reserved for extraordinary people. </p><p>-You can become the person you want to be, but you have to act like it first. </p><p>-Why hiding isn’t strength, it’s self-destruction. </p><p>-Rules are made to be broken. </p><p>-People will judge you no matter what you do. Let them. <br /> </p><p>Whether you're going after a goal, discouraged in the face of setbacks, or just trying to get through the day, this episode will give you the motivation, courage, and tools you need. </p><p>For more resources, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-328/" target="_blank">click here</a> for the podcast episode page. </p><p><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/the-let-them-tour/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to get tickets to Mel's live tour, Let Them Tour 2026.</p><p>If you liked the episode, check out this one next: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-282/" target="_blank">A Process for Finding Purpose: Do THIS to Build the Life You Want</a></p><p>Connect with Mel: </p><p> </p><ul><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://bit.ly/46PVnPs" target="_blank">Sign up for Mel’s personal letter </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>