In this episode of Silicon Valley Girl, Marina Mogilko sits down with Mel Robbins — bestselling author ("Let Them," "The 5 Second Rule"), entrepreneur, and host of The Mel Robbins Podcast, one of the top podcasts in the world (recently nominated for a Golden Globe).

Mel breaks down why anxiety happens, how to separate yourself from the alarm going off in your body, and why that restless feeling might actually be telling you something important about your life. She shares her journey from $800K in debt to building a media empire, and explains why your timeline doesn't have to match anyone else's.

We also dive into dealing with FOMO, managing mom guilt, knowing when to say no, and why jealousy is just blocked ambition. Plus, Mel introduces her new protein company, Pure Genius, and explains why protein isn't just for the gym—it's for focus, energy, and life.

Topics covered:

How to stop nighttime anxiety and racing thoughts
Why "I have anxiety" vs "I feel anxious" matters
The friction exercise to figure out what you actually want
How to use jealousy as a roadmap for your goals
Setting boundaries and protecting your time as an entrepreneur

Check out Mel Robbins' bestselling book "The Let Them Theory" here: https://www.melrobbins.com/book/the-let-them-theory/

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