3 Simple Ways to Get the Love You Want
The Mel Robbins Podcast
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In this episode, you’ll learn what true love really is, along with 3 simple ways to start getting the love you want.
Today, you’ll learn the art & science of giving and receiving love.
You’ll get simple tools for all kinds of love: romantic relationships, friendships, family relationships, mentorship, and even the smallest, simplest daily acts of love.
You’ll also learn:
- The most controversial thing ever said on The Mel Robbins Podcast
- The truth about love (and an entirely new way to think about it)
- How to instantly shift any relationship for the better
- The #1 relationship study of all time: Mel breaks down the takeaways for you
- 3 things you can do, immediately after listening, to boost your happiness and well-being
- How the Law of Reciprocity creates a powerful ripple effect
- This person made a huge difference in Mel’s life (and will change yours, too)
- The secret to inspiring and motivating any person (yourself included)
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In this episode, you'll learn:
- 1:32: The most controversial four-letter word Mel has ever said
- 3:33: Why you might have a hard time hearing it
- 5:00: The incredibly inspiring speech behind this word
- 9:50: Hearing these words was a spiritual experience for Mel
- 11:11: Here’s what happens when you give people hope
- 13:00: What the science says about the benefits of having a cheerleader
- 14:00: The science says the opposite is true when you don’t feel supported
- 16:30: You won’t find Mel’s definition of love in a dictionary
- 18:00: Can you love someone you don’t like?
- 21:30: What Mel texted to her UPS driver that she does not regret
- 25:00: Somebody doesn’t love what you do? Use this strategy
- 26:20: The powerful email Mel received that broke her heart
- 27:00: Mel responds to John, who asks why she signs out the way she does
- 29:20: This listener sent a doozy of a message, and this might be why
- 37:20: Try this one short activity to bring more love into your life
- 39:00: The #1 reason you struggle with deep connection, according to research
- 40:00: Do this practice, even with a perfect stranger
- 44:!5: How the Law of Reciprocity creates a positive ripple effect
- 45:50: The best thing to do to improve ANY relationship
- 46:30: It doesn’t cost anything to give the gifts we all want most
- 48:10: It may be uncomfortable, but do this today and you won’t regret it
- 50:00: The incredible gift Mel’s friend received from his father on his deathbed
- 53:30: The bloopers you love!
Resources and go deeper:
- Linda Cliatt-Wayman: website.
- Linda Cliatt-Wayman: TED Talk.
- Linda Cliatt-Wayman: Modern Hero.
- Harvard Graduate School of Education: The science of resilience.
- Harvard Center on The Developing Child: 8 things to remember about child development.
- Harvard Center on the Developing Child: The effect of neglect on a developing brain.
- The Harvard Study of Adult Development: website.
- The Harvard Study of Adult Development: The Good Life, Dr. R. Waldinger
- The Gottman Institute website.
- The Gottman Institute: The first duty of love is to listen.
- University of Chicago: Why talking to strangers will make you happier.
- Computers in Human Behavior: Smartphones reduce smiles between strangers.
- The High 5 Habit book, Mel Robbins
- The High 5 Habit audiobook, Mel Robbins
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