The Mel Robbins Podcast · 2025-10-20 · 52 min · 8,612 words

If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed, You Need to Hear This

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Hey, it's your friend Mel and welcome to the Mel Robbins podcast. I just learned the craziest thing. Did you know that there is a major difference between moments where you feel stressed? versus when you feel overwhelmed. I mean, I've used those words interchangeably my entire life.

And now I realize, based on what you're going to learn today, it led to burnout. Because if you don't know the difference between overwhelm and stress, I know it's costing you too. I mean, have you ever had one of those moments where it's like your brain just shuts down because you have too much to do. Well, I want to tell you something.

You're not crazy. You're not lazy. You are definitely not alone. I have been there and today I'm going to give you the four steps to get out of overwhelm when life feels like just too much. Now, these four steps come directly from two of your favorite medical experts that have appeared on the Mel Robbins podcast.

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