The Mel Robbins Podcast The Exact Words You Need to Hear Today If It Feels Like Nothing’s Working
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Nov 13, 2025 
In this conversation, Mark Nepo, a number one New York Times bestselling author and poet, shares his wisdom on resilience and presence. He reflects on the profound impact of his book, The Book of Awakening, which offers daily insights on life. Mark discusses two transformative questions that foster connection, the importance of self-love, and simple morning rituals to ground oneself. He emphasizes the power of vulnerability and how to trust your heart's journey, reminding us that we’re more connected than we realize.
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Life Is Always Here
- Mark Nepo argues life is always where you are, not somewhere else, and that many people have lost direct connection to life.
- Opening a heart space lets you discover that you're more together than alone.
Ask Two Simple Opening Questions
- Ask two nonjudgmental questions: "What's it like to be you right now?" and "What do you care about?" to open connection with someone.
- Invite the person to tell their story rather than label or fix them.
Son Who Believed Nothing Was True
- Mark tells of a mother and son at a retreat where the son claimed "nothing's true," yet later comforted a grieving attendee.
- The son's spontaneous compassion became the evidence of something true in him.
