Today, a secret service agent is teaching you how to read body language, master your emotions, and spot a liar.

In this one of a kind episode, agent Evy Poumpouras is unpacking proven strategies and psychological tricks to get what you want.

Evy is a former secret service agent who has protected 5 U.S presidents.

She is a “human lie detector” who has been specially trained in the art of lie detection, human behavior, and cognitive influence.

And today, she is giving you a masterclass of all of her best secrets from over 3 decades of training and experience.

Evy’s extensive and decorated career includes operating undercover, complex criminal investigations, and working as an interrogator for the Secret Service’s elite polygraph unit – and she’s here to arm you with information, tools, and strategies in this special episode.

For more resources, including links to Evy’s work, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this impactful and tactical episode, you’ll love listening to this one next, which shares more body language secrets (including those that are specific to helping you get ahead at work): Research From Princeton: 13 Proven Hacks That Boost Your Influence & Make You More Confident

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Want to know the secret to make your life exciting again?

By the end of this podcast, you are going to have a plan to shake things up in your life, starting today.

In this fun and engaging episode, Mel is leading you through an exercise that will prompt you to find more adventure and passion in your life.

She will walk you through 5 different questions that will help you start your “Never Been There, Never Done That” adventure.

You are going to learn the surprising benefits of trying something new, and it doesn't have to cost a thing or take up very much time.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next: Transform Your Life at Any Moment: The Surprising Science of Happiness

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Do you want to know the most important lesson from 200,000 brain scans?

What about the daily habits that make you smarter, improve your memory, and help you learn faster?

Would you like to control your mind and speak to yourself in a more positive way?

Today’s episode is a masterclass on how you can unleash the full potential of your brain.

Your brain health is pivotal when it comes to your mental health, memory, focus, and more. So it is time to start prioritizing it.

In this episode, you’re getting the simple, science-backed hacks and daily practices you can start implementing today – and they are easier than you think.

6 world renowned experts, including the #1 brain doctor, a professor from Harvard Medical School, and other esteemed researchers are giving you a step by step guide to build a better brain.

After you finish listening, you’ll love the full podcast episodes with each of the experts featured today.

Check out the full episodes here:

Dr. Sarah Wakeman: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-155

Dr. Daniel Amen: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-90

Jim Kwik: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-128

Dr. Paul Conti: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-125

Shawn Achor: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-79

Dr. Joseph Ferrari: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-127

For more resources, including links to the 6 experts’ websites, research, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page.

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Why is adult friendship so hard?

Today, Mel is finally having the conversation on how to find your people, have more fun, and create meaningful friendships as an adult.

In this deeply relatable episode, you’ll learn the 5 lies that you tell yourself about friendship that are keeping you from having the best relationships of your life—and the truths you must know.

If you’ve been feeling lonely, left out, or just like your friendships are not as strong as they used to be, you’ll feel empowered and encouraged by the time you finish listening.

Mel is giving you her exact 3-step playbook for finding, making, and strengthening your relationships. This is an encore episode with new and exciting insights from Mel at the top of the episode, that is packed with tools, tips, and scripts to create more meaningful friendships.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, especially the last 10 minutes of it (you’ll have to listen to know what I’m talking about!) you’ll love this one next: This One Hack Will Unlock Your Happier Life

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Today’s episode is a wake-up call.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll have an entirely different approach to how you think about life.

This is one of the most profound and insightful episodes of all time on The Mel Robbins Podcast.

Joining Mel today is the renowned clinical psychologist and spiritual teacher, Dr. Shefali.

This conversation strikes deep into the core of what it means to be alive and the mistakes that you are likely to make in every relationship you have.

It is an invitation for you to really consider your own experience and how your parent-child relationship impacted you, including how you show up in your day-to-day life and how you do (or will) show up as a parent.

Dr. Shefali will help you break cycles and reparent yourself. She’ll give you the steps to find your authentic self and maybe even have a spiritual awakening.

And you’ll learn the BEST advice for raising kids (and supporting adult children) that Mel has ever heard.

Dr. Shefali received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Columbia University. She's an expert in family dynamics and is known as the pioneer of the conscious parenting movement. She specializes in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy and is a New York Times bestselling author of 7 books.

Her simple words will change how you think about yourself, your life, and your relationships in a whole new way.

For more resources, including links to Dr. Shefali’s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this enlightening episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next: Life Is Short (How to Spend It Wisely)

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Today, you are going to learn one of the best science-backed hacks to feel happier, more connected, and even make you more successful.

The simple tools Mel shares today will boost your mood, lower your stress, and make your life more meaningful.

In this deeply personal episode, you’ll learn 4 specific applications of this powerful and profound research – and you may be surprised by how simple it is to find and bring into your life.

By the time you finish listening, you’ll be inspired to take immediate action to create a positive ripple effect in your life and your relationships.

For more resources, including links to the studies mentioned in the episode, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next with Dr. Adam Alter, who is mentioned in today’s episode: 6 Simple Science-Backed Hacks That Will Make Your Life Better

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Do you want to have better sex?

Or even know how often you should be having sex – according to research?

Today, Dr. Rena Malik, MD is in the house to answer all of your uncomfortable sex questions.

Dr. Malik is an absolute powerhouse who is known for her viral, no-shame, straight-to-the-point advice on how to have the best sex of your life.

She is a top urologist, pelvic surgeon, and sexual health expert – and she’s here today giving you the truth, based on medical research, on things like G-spots, orgasms, libido, and even erectile dysfunction.

You’ll also learn the single biggest thing that you are getting wrong in your sex life, according to one of the top urologists in the country.

Dr. Malik is an assistant professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the Director of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery. She is also a researcher who has published over 100 peer-reviewed research articles, multiple review articles, and book chapters.

You're going to want to share this conversation and all the juicy details with every one of your friends, and most importantly, your significant other.

Great sex starts today.

For more resources, including links to Dr. Rena Malik’s research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page.

If you liked this research-packed episode, you’ll love listening to this episode next: The #1 Neuroscientist: After Listening to This, Your Brain Will Not Be the Same.

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In today’s episode, you’ll learn the real reason why you’re always tired – and how to fix it.

If you want to wake up every morning feeling refreshed, energized, focused, and in control, you need to get the best sleep of your life – every night.

Today, you’ll learn 7 easy, accessible, science-backed tips that will help you (and the people you love) perfect your sleep and as a result give you (almost) limitless energy.

Joining Mel on the podcast today is the renowned Harvard sleep scientist Dr. Rebecca Robbins, PhD.

Dr. Robbins is a Research Investigator in the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders and the Departments of Medicine and Neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital, and an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

You’ll love the simple, free, and evidence-backed tips that Dr. Robbins shares. These easy habits will boost morning energy, make you feel incredible, and best of all: you can easily add them into your life today.

For more resources, including links to Dr. Rebecca Robbins research, website, and social media, click here for the podcast episode page.

Want to know what to listen to next? Mel shared Dr. Rebecca Robbins’ research on an episode about evening routines: 4 Easy Nighttime Habits to Feel Energized & Sleep Better.

And, you’ll also love this hit episode, which also cites Dr. Robbins’ work: 3 Small Decisions That Make You Feel Incredible: Do This Every Morning After Waking Up.

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