How to Create a New Version of Yourself: Let Go of Past Mistakes & Overcome Regret

Today’s episode is a dare: a dare to get back up and believe in yourself.

This is one of the most emotional and inspiring episodes that have ever been on The Mel Robbins Podcast.

If you’ve ever failed or felt like you’re not being the version of yourself you know you’re meant to be, this is the episode for you.

Today, world-renowned speaker, pastor, and New York Times best-selling author Sarah Jakes Roberts joins Mel to share her incredible story and powerful wisdom with you.

Pregnant at 13, married by 19, divorced by 22, and all while under the intense scrutiny as the daughter of a famous mega-church pastor, Sarah knows what it’s like to be knocked down. But more importantly, she shares what it takes to get back up.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to accept yourself for where you’re at while still pushing yourself to become who you want to be.

Sarah teaches you what it truly means to be powerful, how to reclaim your confidence, and how to create a new version of yourself.

This is a masterclass in turning your pain and past failures into straight-up rocket fuel. Stop discounting yourself and the impact you have in this world.

It’s time to reclaim who you are meant to be and take back control of your life.

If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next: Do This To Become More Confident: 5 Truths You Need To Hear

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In this episode:‍

• 6:25: Sarah Jakes Roberts shares how teen pregnancy impacted her self-worth.
• 10:34: This is how YOU can move on and learn to accept and love yourself.
• 14:23: Use these 2 words to own who you are and become who you want to be.
• 20:24: If you’re someone who is seeking purpose, you NEED to hear this.
• 24:42: This is how you can create your dream life with your “leftovers.”
• 34:18: The importance of sitting with your cringe-worthy moments.
• 44:23: Why you need to reflect through the eyes of who you once were.
• 53:36: If you’ve ever felt hostage in your own life, reflect using this framework.
• 1:01:08: The most powerful thing you can do to create space for growth.
• 1:07:18: This is the TRUE meaning of “power” in your life.
• 1:12:33: How Sarah Jakes Roberts turned embarrassment into power.

‍Sarah Jakes Robert:

• Check out her website here.
• Purchase her latest book, Power Moves.
• Listen to her podcast, Women Evolve.
• Watch her on YouTube here.
• Follow her on Instagram.
• And find her on Tik Tok.

‍Additional Resources:

• Forbes: How forgiveness can help transform your life
• Los Angeles Times: Sarah Jakes Roberts remaking the image of the modern pastor
• Survey: 80% of women don’t feel like they’re enough.
• Body Image Statistics: 91% of women don’t like their bodies.
• Harvard Business Review: How to stop obsessing over your mistakes
• Harvard Business Review: How to move past an embarrassing moment
• Forbes: 75% of female executives have imposter syndrome.
• Psychology Today: Why so many men feel inadequate.
• Journal of Education and Training Studies: Self-esteem and happiness.
• Hey Sigmund: How to stop anxiety intruding on your decisions.
• University of California, Berkeley: Research shows 3 ways to see meaning in life.
• Harvard Business Review: Stop being so hard on yourself.
• The Atlantic: Big dreams and small actions go together.
• Neuroscience News: Your dreams and your personality are linked.
• New York Times: Stuck in a rut? You’re not alone
• UC, Berkeley: Why your brain needs to dream.
• Harvard Business Review: How to practice reflective thinking
• National Library of Medicine: The neuroscience of goals and behavior change