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The Mel Robbins Podcast

How to Become a Better Human: Lessons on Kindness, Love, and Happiness (From a 10-Year-Old)

The Mel Robbins Podcast

SiriusXM Podcasts

Education, Mental Health, Relationships, Self-improvement, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 10.6K Ratings

🗓️ 19 September 2024

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

In today’s episode, you’ll reframe your perspective on happiness, kindness, and friendship through a fresh lens—all thanks to a surprising source: Mel’s 10-year-old guest, Elton. Mel is sitting down with this wise beyond his years kid for an impactful, profound conversation that will challenge you (and encourage you!) to be a better human. Elton’s simple but profound insights on everything from friendships and feelings to screen time and self-kindness are exactly what you need—no matter your age. Forget the idea that wisdom only comes with age. This episode is an invitation to embrace the wisdom and curiosity of those younger than you. It’s a reminder that sometimes the most powerful lessons come from the most unexpected voices. This episode is your call to get curious and excited about life again. This is the kind of advice that everyone —no matter your age—needs to hear, and you’ll leave this episode feeling empowered to be a kinder, more intentional friend, parent, sibling, and person. You’ll also rethink how much time you spend on your phone, feel encouraged to reconnect with what brings you joy, and learn how to be gentler with yourself. This is also a great episode to share with your kids or with anyone who is a parent. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked this fun and relatable episode, listen to this one next, about Mel’s recent hiking trip with her family and the lessons she learned through that experience: 7 Lessons To Learn Once That Will Improve Your Life Forever Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s new free 26-page workbook, What Do You Really Want, to finally answer that question and redefine your future. Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Disclaimer

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0:00.0

Hey, it's your friend Mel, and welcome to the Mel Robbins podcast.

0:04.2

Today you're about to meet someone who is so important to me. I just love this guy. Every single time he

0:16.3

opens his mouth I'm like truth bomb, holy cow, why do I learn something every

0:21.3

time I talk to you? He just has a simple wisdom. You know, you talk to him about a

0:26.4

situation that you're in and it's like, boom, well that was exactly what I needed to hear. And the fact is,

0:32.2

I have been wanting to get him on the Mel Robbins

0:34.6

podcast for over a year because I know you're going to love him as much as I do.

0:39.6

And every time I talk to him I just feel better, I smile, and today he's here.

0:46.2

Can you hear me smiling as I'm talking to you?

0:48.1

I'm so excited because he flew all the way from the West Coast.

0:52.0

It took me so long to get him here because he's been

0:55.2

so busy and I had to get permission from his parents. He's 10 years old. Welcome, it's your friend Mel, I'm so happy you're here.

1:08.8

Welcome, it's your friend Mel.

1:10.5

I'm so happy you're here.

1:12.4

Whether you've been listening for a while or someone that you love

1:15.0

sent you this episode and you're brand new to the Mel Robbins podcast

1:18.0

family, welcome.

1:20.0

You are going to absolutely love listening to this episode today.

1:24.6

And I'm particularly excited because I know so many of you

1:29.1

listen to the Mel Robbins podcast

1:31.6

while you've got your families around or you're driving in the car with kids and this episode in particular is absolutely perfect for you to listen to with the kids in your life,

1:42.6

whether they're in elementary school or middle school.

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