NBC Meet the Press Mel Robbins explains how the ‘Let Them’ theory brings focus to people’s lives: Full interview
Sep 21, 2025
Mel Robbins, an author, podcaster, and public speaker, dives deep into her transformative 'Let Them Theory.' She discusses how letting go of control can lead to clarity and purpose in life. Mel shares the science behind her ideas and touches on her own vulnerabilities, including a rock-bottom moment that sparked her journey. The Five-Second Rule features prominently, illustrating how to combat hesitation. She also reflects on her late ADHD diagnosis and the importance of prioritizing family and personal meaning over success.
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Control Comes From Releasing Control
- Letting go of trying to control others frees time, energy, and mental space for yourself.
- Mel Robbins says releasing control paradoxically restores your control and peace.
Use The 'Let Them / Let Me' Ritual
- When you feel stressed by someone, say "let them" to acknowledge you can't control them.
- Then say "let me" and shift energy into changing your response and what you can control.
Simple Tool, Deep Roots
- Let Them targets the number-one source of stress: trying to control what others do or think.
- The approach combines simple actionable practice with ancient wisdom like stoicism and radical acceptance.
