Pretty Basic with Alisha Marie and Remi Cruz Mel Robbins Explains Why You’re Losing Friends + How to Stop Self-Sabotage
Dec 10, 2025
Mel Robbins, a best-selling author and motivational speaker, shares her groundbreaking 'Let Them Theory' and how it can transform relationships. She highlights the importance of asking if others want advice or just a listening ear. Mel reframes jealousy as a signal of ambition and explains her 5-4-3-2-1 method to combat procrastination. Discussing adult friendships, she explores dynamics, expectations, and the need to let go of judgment in family relationships to foster connection. Tune in for practical insights to reclaim control and improve your well-being!
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Comparison Is A Signal, Not A Sentence
- Comparison is normal and unavoidable, but its effect depends on how you use it.
- Use comparison as data about your desires, not as a tool to punish yourself.
Jealousy Reveals Hidden Ambition
- Jealousy signals ambition; being annoyed at others often masks self-doubt blocking your drive.
- Recognize jealousy as evidence of desire and use it to fuel action instead of resentment.
Rock Bottom At 41 Sparked Change
- At 41 Mel woke up unemployed and $800,000 in debt and spent a year drinking and blaming the world.
- That low point forced practical action: pick up the phone, get out of bed, and start fixing finances.
