deep connections

In this episode, you’ll learn what true love really is, along with 3 simple ways to start getting the love you want. 

Today, you’ll learn the art & science of giving and receiving love.

You’ll get simple tools for all kinds of love: romantic relationships, friendships, family relationships, mentorship, and even the smallest, simplest daily acts of love.

You’ll also learn:

• The most controversial thing ever said on The Mel Robbins Podcast.
• The truth about love. (and an entirely new way to think about it)
• How to instantly shift any relationship for the better.
• The #1 relationship study of all time: Mel breaks down the takeaways for you.
• 3 things you can do, immediately after listening, to boost your happiness and well-being.
• How the Law of Reciprocity creates a powerful ripple effect.
• This person made a huge difference in Mel’s life. (and will change yours, too)
• The secret to inspiring and motivating any person. (yourself included) 

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Disclaimer

On this episode I go over the importance of showing up for other people, what will change in your life when you start to do this more consistently, and ways that you can show up for others (your partner, friends, family and even strangers).

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Everyone wants to be loved and appreciated. But psychologist Harry Reis says there’s another ingredient to successful relationships that’s every bit as important as love.

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If you think all charming people are just born that way, think again! You can actually learn to build rapport with others and make them feel fantastic around you, and I’ll teach you how with my 4 simple tips. The best part? This is something you can do right away – in the very next conversation you have with someone – to charm them in 2 minutes or less. Ready, set, go!

Nobody – woman or man – appreciates being objectified. Whether you are being judged on the size of your breasts or your bank account, it is offensive because you have so much more to offer the world than something so superficial. But what if you are the person doing the objectifying? This behavior is also dangerous for you. It pretty much guarantees that you’ll never meet the kind of men you’d actually like to attract. I explain why, and give you one simple trick that will help you connect with the real person you want most. 

Embracing vulnerability. Vulnerability is a tough subject. As we get older we learn to close ourselves off and put our armor up, and not let ourselves be vulnerable so that we can't get hurt. The problem with that is that in order to have true, deep relationships we need to be vulnerable and others need to be vulnerable. In this episode we talk about the steps to being comfortable with, and learning to embrace, vulnerability.