Trust Your Gut: How to Make a Hard Decision

Mel Robbins ‱ April 28, 2025
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Mel Robbins is the creator and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, one of the most successful podcasts in the world, and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. She has 40M followers and is known globally for practical tools on mindset and behavior change. The Wall Street Journal calls her a “billion-view podcaster,” and TIME says she gives millions “a reason to believe in themselves.” Her books are published in 63 languages. The Let Them Theory is a #1 bestseller across every major list and a top-selling book of 2025 with more than 8M copies sold. She also wrote The 5 Second Rule and The High 5 Habit, and has seven #1 Audible releases. Her company, 143 Studios, produces award-winning podcasts, books, courses, and events for partners like Starbucks, Ulta Beauty, JP Morgan Chase, LinkedIn, and Audible. She has been honored by TIME 100 Digital Voices, Forbes 50 Over 50, USA Today, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and The Hollywood Reporter.

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Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 đŸ”„ Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — In today’s episode, Mel will help you make any decision that you’re facing. Today, she is giving you a masterclass in decision making—the psychology, the science, and the step-by-step framework she personally uses to stop spinning, start moving, and trust your gut. If you're stuck in indecision, overthinking, or afraid of making the wrong choice—this episode is for you. You’ll learn how to: -Trust your intuition (yes, it’s real—and it’s backed by science) -Stop second-guessing yourself -Know when to go with your gut vs. when to slow down and make a plan -Navigate difficult decisions that affect other people (like calling off a wedding or leaving a job) -Handle the emotional aftermath of hard choices -Build the confidence to make any decision—even the scary ones This episode is packed with the tools, insights, and clarity you need to stop avoiding your choices and start creating the life you actually want. You are one decision away from a different life. And chances are you already know exactly what to do, you’re just too afraid to do it. This episode will teach you how to trust your gut and give you the courage to make the hard decision you know deep down you have to make. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-284 Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. 00:00 Welcome 02:10 The Power of One Decision 07:23 Your Daily Decisions Are More Powerful Than You Think 15:54 How to Use Intuition to Make Better Choices 25:00 When in Doubt Trust Your Gut 33:41 The Science Behind Decision Making 42:14 Have Courage to Trust Your Gut 47:52 There are No Bad Decisions — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah

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