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 this episode, I’m making the topic of #trauma easier to understand by taking you step by step through my recent revelation that I was struggling with past trauma. Note: this episode covers sensitive material, including discussion of trauma and sexual assault. If this topic isn’t for you right now – please skip this episode. The words “trauma” and “nervous system” are thrown around like candy online. I want to share the profound things that I’ve learned about both topics and how I’ve started to address and heal the trauma in my #nervoussystem. This episode is personal, it’s important, and tactical, and most of all – it’s packed with tools you can start using right now. Xo Mel Follow along with my free workbook. You can sign up for that here 👉 https://www.melrobbins.com/calm This podcast is presented solely for educational and entertainment purposes. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. In this episode, you'll learn: 00:00 Intro 03:38 This episode is one of the most important I’ve ever created 08:26 What is trauma anyway? 09:47 Do you recognize yourself in these signs of past trauma? 10:42 Getting honest: my personal story 22:18 What happens to me when I hear the sound of crunchy snow (and how this applies to you) 26:22 Do you have to remember trauma to heal from it? 28:06 If I have little-T trauma, does that mean my parents are to blame? 35:10 This is what your nervous system is (and it’s not what I used to think) 40:13 You have the power to heal your trauma 44:03 Here’s why your triggers were helpful then and why they’re not now 53:06 How can you get yourself out of survival mode and start to focus again? 58:52 The difference between your two nervous systems 1:01:13 Six takeaways to help you switch from fight or flight to rest and recovery 1:09:58 You have the ability to heal yourself 1:14:54 The power is inside of you — 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