If You Feel Overwhelmed, Stressed, or Stuck, Listen to This

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<p>Today's episode is a conversation you are going to want to revisit over and over and over. You are about to learn the skills nobody ever taught you, but you need now more than ever.</p> <p>It's hard to not feel exhausted and just overwhelmed in today's world. You are constantly being bombarded with bad news, followed up by worse news. </p> <p>All of that while you still try and deal with the hurdles of just living a regular life.</p> <p>That is where today's guest, therapist Kier Gaines comes in. Mel absolutely adores this man and constantly seeks out his advice as a source of calm, ease, and understanding. </p> <p>But it isn't just Mel. Across platforms, millions of people turn to Kier Gaines because he has a knack for turning complicated emotions you don't quite have the words for and explains them in a way that makes sense. He then gives you tools to come back to yourself so you don't get flooded in those emotions. </p> <p>This is a conversation about how to handle life in today's chaotic world. </p> <p>You’ll laugh, and you’ll probably tear up a little bit, but at the end you will feel the sense of calm that Kier is known for bringing, and you’ll be ready to show up differently in all of your relationships that matter most to you.</p> <p>In today's episode you will learn:</p> <p>-What to do when everything feels like too much</p> <p>-How to stop trying to control other people and finally find more peace</p> <p>-What to do when you're spiraling, overthinking, or about to lose your cool</p> <p>-Why you keep having the same arguments, and how to break the cycle</p> <p>-How to build confidence that doesn't depend on other people's approval</p> <p>-The simple mindset shifts that will help you feel more grounded, more present, and more in control of your life</p> <p>By the end of this episode you will have control of your emotions and be ready to stop letting them control you. You’ll walk away with tools you can start using today to show up in your life with more clarity, calm, and confidence. </p> <p>For more resources related to today’s episode, <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-424/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here</a> for the podcast episode page. </p> <p>If you liked this episode, listen to this one next: <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-274/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Why You Feel Lost in Life: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma & How to Heal</a></p> <p>Mel wants to add:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://puregeniusprotein.com/MP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Try the 23g protein shot I drink every single morning</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/newsletter/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Join 2 million readers loving my weekly newsletter - full of tips, tools, and inspiration</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401971369?tag=lnk0001-20&geniuslink=true" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Let Them Theory: read the book everyone’s talking about</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/45OWCNr" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Watch the episodes on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/3QfG8bb" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Connect with me on Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/49bg4GP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Follow the show’s Instagram for clips, behind the scenes, and more</a></li> <li><a href="https://bit.ly/46Kpw2v" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Find some daily positivity on my TikTok</a></li> <li><a href="https://siriusxm.supportingcast.fm/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Want zero ads? Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/disclaimer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">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>