

How To Stop Sabotaging Your Relationships | Mel Robbins EP 785
Oct 31, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Mel Robbins, best-selling author and motivational speaker, dives into the intricacies of building thriving relationships. She emphasizes the importance of balancing individual needs with shared experiences. Listeners will learn how supportive relationships can foster personal growth and healing, while acknowledging the need for boundaries. Mel also highlights the significance of recognizing each other's strengths to cultivate emotional stability. Tune in for practical insights on breaking the cycle of self-sabotage in relationships!
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The Flatiron Meeting That Revealed His Character
- Mel Robbins recalls meeting her husband Chris rollerblading in a suit with a big smile, which made her feel his "strength at play."
- That memory became a touchstone for why she felt safe and connected to him early on.
Hot Nalgene In A Snowstorm
- Mel describes a camping trip where Chris warmed a Nalgene with hot water in a sleeping bag during a freak snowstorm.
- She uses this story to illustrate his caretaker instincts and thoughtfulness in small actions.
Name The Role To See Strengths
- Mel created an avatar she calls "my trip leader" to describe when Chris shines as adventurous caretaker and leader.
- Naming that role helps her step back and let him lead so both can play to strengths.