Mel Robbins | The Part of “Let Them” Everyone Gets Wrong

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<p>After recording in-studio, Mel Robbins and Ryan Holiday headed to the Bastrop Opera House for a live conversation and audience Q&amp;A. They discuss the biggest misconceptions about the Let Them Theory, why Stoicism isn’t about suppressing feelings, and how self-control is really about creating space between what you feel and how you respond. Mel also opens up about how learning to pause changed her relationships, her parenting, and her sense of peace after years of living on edge.</p><br><p>Mel Robbins is the creator and host of the award-winning<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@melrobbins" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <em>The Mel Robbins Podcast</em></a><em>, </em>one of the most successful podcasts in the world, and a #1 <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Theory-Life-Changing-Millions/dp/1401971369" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Let Them Theory</em></a> was the top selling book of 2025 according to <em>Publisher’s Weekly</em>, with +7 million copies sold within nine months of its release date. It is on pace to have the best non-fiction book launch of all time. She is also the author of the multimillion-copy-selling <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Second-Rule-Transform-Confidence-Everyday/dp/1682612384/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_1/131-0453485-7543633?pd_rd_w=5j8iH&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&amp;pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&amp;pf_rd_r=WWETGJD7XVNXAGKQPZ9C&amp;pd_rd_wg=czEnh&amp;pd_rd_r=d4610433-7db9-484d-8bc9-4fffb46a26cd&amp;pd_rd_i=1682612384&amp;psc=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The 5 Second Rule</em></a>, <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/the-high-5-habit-take-control-of-your-life-with-one-simple-habit?_pos=1&amp;_sid=ad80e0814&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The High 5 Habit</em></a>, and seven #1 audiobook releases on Audible.</p><br><p>👉 Listen to Mel and Ryan’s in-studio episode on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mel-robbins-what-would-a-stoic-think-about-the-let/id1430315931?i=1000743594172" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CCZcKJKexmlRmpP4emj71" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKX9BRFctY4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">watch it on YouTube</a></p><br><p>📚 Pick up a signed copy of <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/the-high-5-habit-take-control-of-your-life-with-one-simple-habit?_pos=1&amp;_sid=ad80e0814&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The High 5 Habit</em></a> by Mel Robbins at The Painted Porch: <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/the-high-5-habit-take-control-of-your-life-with-one-simple-habit?_pos=1&amp;_sid=ad80e0814&amp;_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.thepaintedporch.com/</a></p><br><p>Grab a copies of Mel Robbins’ other books: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Let-Them-Theory-Life-Changing-Millions/dp/1401971369" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The Let Them Theory</em></a><em> </em>and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Second-Rule-Transform-Confidence-Everyday/dp/1682612384/ref=pd_lpo_d_sccl_1/131-0453485-7543633?pd_rd_w=5j8iH&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&amp;pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&amp;pf_rd_r=WWETGJD7XVNXAGKQPZ9C&amp;pd_rd_wg=czEnh&amp;pd_rd_r=d4610433-7db9-484d-8bc9-4fffb46a26cd&amp;pd_rd_i=1682612384&amp;psc=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>The 5 Second Rule </em></a></p><br><p>Tune into<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@melrobbins" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <em>The Mel Robbins Podcast</em></a> on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@melrobbins" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mel-robbins-podcast/id1646101002" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, and <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7vz4RYsD5MulTCrcH478t1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify&nbsp;</a></p><br><p>Follow Mel Robbins on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@melrobbins" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a></p><br><p>🎥 Watch the video episodes on<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic YouTube channel</a>:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/@DailyStoic/videos</a></p><br><p>👉 Support the podcast and go deeper into Stoicism by subscribing to<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> The Daily Stoic Premium</a> - unlock ad-free listening, early access, and bonus content:<a href="https://dailystoic.supercast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://dailystoic.supercast.com/</a></p><br><p>🎙️ Follow The Daily Stoic Podcast on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Instagram</a>:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.instagram.com/dailystoicpodcast</a></p><br><p>✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? 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