The Mel Robbins Podcast · 2026-09-10 · 76 min · 13,944 words

Stanford Psychologist: 7 Small Things You Can Do Right Now to Enjoy Life More

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Hey, it's your friend Mel and welcome. To the Mal Robins Podcast. I am so excited about the conversation today because we're gonna talk about how you can feel like yourself again. Get your spark back and bring more joy into your life, even If things are really hard right now.

And we're gonna do it with this extraordinary woman. Her name is Dr. Kelly McGonagall. I have been trying to get her on the podcast for years. She's one of the world's leading experts in stress, resilience, joy. She's been at Stanford University as a psychologist and lecturer for over 20 years. And what she's gonna teach you today, it is simple. It's backed by science. She has such an important message to share with you. You can enjoy your life. Right now. For real.

She wants you to know that a good life Isn't perfect. And joy is how you navigate those moments in between. Periods that are challenging and periods that are amazing. Joy is how you have a day that has a sunrise.

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