Let Them

Mary Ann

Mel Robbins is the number one female podcaster in the world.  She excels at taking research and making it relatable to the average person.  Mel knows how to ask just the right questions of her podcast guests.  She is authentic and vulnerable as she share her life stories and experiences.  Over the last few years, she has developed The Let Them Theory, and it now has become a best-selling self-help book.  

If you are fan of Mel Robbins, you will love the book.  If you are new to her work, you will find answers to questions you may have.  For me, Let Them and Let Me which are the two main premises of The Let Them Theory reminded me of the Serenity Prayer.  Let Them and grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change are both alike, and Let Me and grant me the courage to change the things that I can are similar.  Regardless, it is good advice to live by.  Mel tells you how to use the principles with several examples from her life or her family and friends.    She has done in depth research and had conversations with experts in the field of psychology that she shares in the book.  

She gives excellent advice on friendships and romantic relationships.  When you are hurting from a toxic friendship or trying to heal from a broken heart, you can find solace in The Let Them Theory.  Individuals with addiction issues can find support in the book as well.  

Life is hard and sometimes you need a little help from you friends, and sometimes a friend can be a book. You cannot change other people. You can only change yourself.  You have to say Let Them and then take steps to Let Me to care for yourself.  As someone who tries to fix everything, The Let Them Theory, was a good book to relate to my character flaws.

This is worth a read in your personal journey to self-discovery.  If you like the book, check out the podcast.  The Mel Robbins Podcasts are also full of good advice and interesting guests.  I am not sure Mel herself has developed new ideas, but she does bring the work of others to her audience and does the digging for you.  Her keen sense of what is important guides the way.  She can summarize topics in a concise and empathic manner making many subject relatable and understandable.  Thanks, our friend, Mel!  (When you listen to the podcasts, you will understand this ending.)