Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — In today’s episode, you will learn how to boost your metabolism at any age and the simple changes that lead to better health, longevity, and fat loss. You’ll discover the 4 biggest myths keeping you stuck, how to reset your body’s natural fat-burning system, and what foods to eat (and avoid) to finally feel better in your body. Here to share this information is the world-renowned physician and metabolism expert, Dr. William Li, MD. Dr. Li is one of your favorite experts of all time on The Mel Robbins Podcast, and Mel is thrilled to invite him back to the show to share more tools, research, and insights. He is a physician and scientist whose groundbreaking work on angiogenesis (the study of blood vessels) has impacted more than seventy diseases, including cancer, diabetes, blindness, heart disease, and obesity, and his foundation has educated 40,000 physicians. He has also spent over 30 years researching the connection between food and health, and his findings that he is sharing with you today are nothing short of revolutionary. In this episode, you’ll learn: - The 4 biggest myths about metabolism (and why your “slow” metabolism isn’t the problem). - The top 5 foods that burn fat, fight disease, and fuel your body better. - The real reason you overeat – and how to break the habit. - How you can slow aging, boost energy, and feel better by making a few powerful changes to your daily routine. Dr. Li’s research and advice will change the way you think about your metabolism, food, and your health. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-318/ 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. In this episode: 00:00 Meet the Guest 02:30 What is Metabolism? 06:28 The 4 Biggest Misconceptions About Metabolism 13:49 How Your Metabolism Changes Over a Lifetime 22:30 What Triggers Weight Gain Inside Your Body 25:52 What Quietly Slows Down Your Metabolism 35:10 How to Reactivate a Slow Metabolism 37:43 3 Foods That Support a Healthy Metabolism 40:12 Let Go of Calorie Counting and Food Stress — 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