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The Mel Robbins Podcast · June 4, 2026 · 1h 3m

Your Summer Reset for More Energy, Fun, & Happiness (Backed by Science)

In this solo episode, Mel Robbins offers a mid-year reset to help you break free from autopilot and reignite energy, fun, and joy. She shares personal stories from her 56-day tour and walks through two powerful reflective questions that prompt you to acknowledge your progress and create something to look forward to. Research shows that temporal landmarks like mid-year provide psychological fresh starts, and that self-compassion and anticipation are key to well-being. Mel gives practical steps to get out of the routine and put something on the calendar to look forward to.

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Highlights

Mel asks two reflective questions to prompt a mid-year reset, encouraging you to acknowledge your progress and create something to look forward to.
Mel emphasizes the importance of stopping to recognize the hard things you've gotten through and the progress you've made, instead of measuring your life only by what's undone.
Anticipation as a Happiness Booster
Mel explains that having something to look forward to is a powerful way to create more energy and joy, and she recommends putting an event on the calendar that gives your mind a positive place to go.
Mel argues that getting stuck in the same routine drains energy, and that injecting novelty—whether a new activity, a different route, or a fresh challenge—can reset your sense of vitality.

Misc

Mel shares never-before-heard, behind-the-scenes stories from her 56-day tour.
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