Finally Feel Good in Your Body: 4 Expert Steps to Feeling More Confident Today

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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 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — If you’re tired of picking apart your appearance, hiding your body, or never feeling good enough, this episode is for you. Today, you’ll learn the 4 simple steps you can take to build lasting confidence and finally feel good in your body. This powerful episode was inspired by a raw and emotional conversation Mel had with viral comedian Jake Shane. When Jake admitted he hates how he looks and struggles with self-worth, it opened the door to a bigger truth: millions of people feel the exact same way—but don’t know what to do about it. So, Mel called in the experts. In this episode, you’ll hear from Mel and Jake and learn tools from two renowned psychiatrists: -Dr. Judith Joseph, MD, double board-certified psychiatrist, professor at Columbia and NYU Medical Schools, and author of the bestselling book High Functioning. -Dr. Ashwini Nadkarni, MD, Harvard Medical School professor and psychiatrist at Mass General Brigham who specializes in anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and depression. Together, they break down the surprising psychology behind body shame and give you a practical, proven roadmap to feeling better, starting now. You’ll learn how to: -Break free from body shame, obsession, and constant comparison -Rewire your brain for confidence and lasting self-acceptance -Use 4 science-backed steps to heal how you see yourself -Understand the hidden psychology behind body image and self-talk -Unpack the shocking research on how screens and modern life are distorting your self-image (and how to fix it) This isn’t just a conversation. It’s your roadmap to healing, backed by science. After listening you will have the tools, the science, and the mindset shift you need to stop hiding—and start seeing yourself clearly. Because when you change how you see yourself, you change everything. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-296/ 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 Welcome 9:56 The Conversation That Sparked This Episode 14:47 Why You’re So Hard on Yourself 23:18 Your Brain Wasn’t Built to See Your Face This Much 30:51 Zoom, Selfies, and Filters: How Tech Is Warping Your Body Image 39:57 How to Trace Back Where Your Negative Self-Talk Started 49:29 This Is How You Finally Break Free from Negative Body Image — 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