Your Dreams Are Not a Joke: It’s Time to Dream Big Again & 3 Ways to Get Started
About this episode
<p>THIS is the pep talk you need to hear right now.</p><p> </p><p>I’m showing up with a level of intensity in a way you’ve never heard me before.</p><p> </p><p>We are talking about you and your big dreams.</p><p> </p><p>No matter what you're going through in life, your dreams are alive and well and they are waiting for you to wake up and turn toward them.</p><p> </p><p>If you’re not ready for some Mel Robbins inspirational firepower, bookmark this for another day. Because I’m not f’ing around today.</p><p> </p><p>If you’re done with feeling like you’re doing the same sh*t day in and day out…</p><p> </p><p>If you’re tired of your excuses…</p><p> </p><p>Or if you're like Barbara, who you will meet in this episode, and you have given up on your dreams because they haven’t materialized yet…</p><p> </p><p>This may be the most important 50 minutes of your life.</p><p> </p><p>There is a flame inside of you that is still flickering.</p><p> </p><p>Today, we are going to throw gasoline on and reignite that fire.</p><p> </p><p>You’re ready for this today. I know you are.</p><p> </p><p>And more than any other episode, I can't wait to hear how you’re feeling and what you’re doing after you listen to this one.</p><p> </p><p>Xo Mel </p><p> </p><p>P.S. A lot of you keep asking how you can motivate the people that you love – your kids, spouses, family members, colleagues. Just share this episode with them and I’ll take care of it.</p><p> </p><p>P.P.S. When you’re done listening, you’re going to feel like you’ve been shot out of a cannon and want to know how to level up. A great way to start is jumping into <a href="https://www.melrobbins.com/wakeup">The Wake Up Challenge</a> so I can support you in getting your mornings off to a great start for five days in a row, which is exactly the kind of structure you’re going to need to get started on your dreams.</p><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>
Listen to this episode in English to learn English
Podcast episodes are one of the highest-density ways to absorb English at native pace. Your Dreams Are Not a Joke: It’s Time to Dream Big Again & 3 Ways to Get Started from The Mel Robbins Podcast gives you natural dialogue, unscripted speech, and vocabulary that actually appears in real conversations.
In the Hinto app, every word in the transcript is tappable. Tap an unknown word, see the translation in your language instantly, and keep listening without breaking flow.
Episodes to Learn English
- How to Protect Your Focus, Motivation, & Mental Health: The $17.1 Billion Wake-Up Call Sep 14, 2026
- Stanford Psychologist: 7 Small Things That Make a Huge Difference in How You Feel Sep 10, 2026
- This One Episode Will Motivate You to Change Your Entire Life Sep 7, 2026
- Give Me 60 Minutes and I'll Eliminate Your Self-Doubt Forever with Benny Blanco Sep 3, 2026
- A Doctor’s Gut Reset: 4-Part Protocol to Stop Bloating, Boost Energy, & Feel Better Now Aug 31, 2026
- Stop Wasting Your Time: How to Deal With People Who Won’t Change & What to Do Instead Aug 27, 2026
- 30 Years of Marriage: 3 Things About Relationships I Wish Someone Told Me Sooner Aug 24, 2026
- If Someone You Love Is Having a Hard Time, Listen to This Aug 22, 2026
- The ADHD Doctor: How to Focus, Stop Procrastinating, Manage Your Emotions, & Feel in Control Aug 20, 2026
- Former CIA Spy: How to Read Anyone, Think Clearly, and Protect Yourself Aug 17, 2026
- If You Feel Overwhelmed, Stressed, or Stuck, Listen to This Aug 13, 2026
- World Leading Psychologist: How to Manifest Anything & Create the Life You Want Aug 10, 2026
- How to Feel Better Fast: 5 Tricks That Give You More Energy Instantly Aug 8, 2026
- Organize Your Life & Home: The Simple System That Gives You More Time, Energy, & Control Aug 6, 2026
- If You Only Listen to One Podcast This Week, Make It This One Aug 3, 2026
- MIT Longevity Expert: Do These 3 Things Now to Stay Young, Live Longer, & Keep Your Freedom Jul 30, 2026
- 9 Small Things That Will Help You Feel Amazing Again Jul 27, 2026
- #1 Women’s Hormone Doctor: Take Control of Your Body, Balance Hormones, & Feel Amazing Jul 23, 2026
- The Manipulation Expert: 4 Hidden Signs You’re Dealing With a Toxic Person Jul 20, 2026
- How to Master Your Emotions & Never Get Angry or Bothered by Anyone Jul 16, 2026
- Feeling Lost or Behind in Life? The #1 Happiness Expert Explains How to Find Your Purpose Jul 13, 2026
- How to Get More Out of Life: Make More Money & Build Something That Matters with Seth Godin Jul 11, 2026
- 8 Simple Reminders You Need to Hear Right Now Jul 9, 2026
- How to Master Any Conversation, Communicate With Confidence, and Deal With Difficult People Jul 6, 2026
- Create a Happier Version of Yourself: Redirect Your Energy for Positive Thinking Jul 2, 2026
- #1 Brain Surgeon: What Your Dreams Are Trying to Tell You About Yourself Jun 29, 2026
- Change Your Body at Any Age: The Diet & Exercise Plan For a Longer Life Jun 25, 2026
- Try it For 1 Week: Small Ways to Make Your Life Fun & Exciting Again Jun 22, 2026
- How to Become the Most Confident Version of Yourself & Step Into Your Power Jun 20, 2026
- The Best Relationship Advice That Everyone Needs to Hear (From the World’s #1 Love Researchers) Jun 18, 2026