Mel Robbins On Healing Anxiety, Marriage Therapy, & Igniting Transformation

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Dec 12, 2022

Mel Robbins, the mega-bestselling author of The 5 Second Rule and The High Five Habit, shares her recent breakthroughs with anxiety, including insights from her MDMA therapy sessions. She dives into the roots of anxiety, emphasizing self-love and the transformative power of therapy. Parenting advice highlights empowering children through questioning rather than instructing, fostering independence. Mel discusses the balance between personal success and well-being, advocating for meaningful rituals and self-compassion to reclaim joy in daily life.

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INSIGHT

Anxiety and Love

Anxiety and an inability to receive love are tightly connected.
People may block love due to past experiences of feeling separate or insecure.

INSIGHT

Origins of Anxiety

Anxiety stems from childhood experiences of feeling separate from caregivers.
This "separation anxiety" can trigger an alarm in the body whenever one feels disconnected.

ADVICE

Managing Anxiety

Treat anxiety alarms with self-love and reassurance.
Hug yourself, breathe deeply, and tell yourself what you need to hear.

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