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. — Today, an absolute powerhouse is here to give you the key to living a longer, happier, healthier, and more meaningful life. “I’m 86, but I look and feel 57,” says Mel’s mother-in-law, Judie Robbins. Judie is the most happy, alive, vibrant, and well-connected person Mel knows. She’s back on the podcast and is sharing her best life advice and all new secrets for longevity, vitality, and how to create a long and happy life that you actually enjoy. You’ll also learn the crucial life lessons that most people learn too late, but you won’t after what you hear today. After today’s episode, you’ll know one thing for sure: No matter your age, the best years of your life are ahead of you. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-175 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: 00:03:04: This 87-year-old’s workout routine for better health and happiness. 00:04:45: One easy trick to feel more motivated in the morning. 00:07:31: How to find the energy to exercise every day, even in old age. 00:09:14: What a daily walk can do for your mental and physical well-being. 00:11:30: Judie’s smoothie recipe to build muscles even at 87. 00:13:30: You will never believe what Judie has every morning with breakfast. 00:16:46: How Judie starts every day to jumpstart her metabolism. 00:18:34: Judies #1 tip for keeping connection and community at any age. 00:20:39: How to use your calendar to find more meaning in your life. 00:23:18: What we all get wrong when it comes to fostering friendships. 00:25:00: How to deal with losing someone you love. 00:26:03: Plan a trip; it’s so incredibly important. 00:28:13: Why volunteering can help you find purpose and passion. 00:30:15: If you feel overwhelmed with grief right now, listen to this. 00:31:22: The story about how Judie went skydiving at 85. 00:33:27: Our family tattoo and its sentimental meaning. 00:34:34: What Judie learned during her psychedelic trip. 00:37:01: Why do we lie to make other people happy? 00:39:26: Judie’s biggest regret over 80 years. 00:41:03: If you feel like the best days of your life are behind you, do this. 00:46:41: How to use group messages to stay better connected. 00:49:01: How your social life might help you live longer. #longlife #lifeadvice #happierlife #healthierlife — 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 #lifeadvice #selfdevelopment #habits