Reinvent Yourself: How to Let Go of Past Mistakes and Create a New Version of You

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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

4.8 • 10.6K Ratings

🗓️ 7 April 2025

⏱️ 85 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, you’ll learn how to let go of regret, overcome regret, let go of past mistakes, and step into a powerful new chapter. Today, Mel is joined by one of the most powerful and honest voices of our time: Charlamagne tha God. He’s a Radio Hall of Famer, a three-time New York Times bestselling author, an Emmy-winning producer, and co-host of The Breakfast Club, one of the biggest radio shows in the world, among many accolades. But none of that is why this episode matters. This is a raw, inspiring, and deeply personal conversation about redemption, reinvention, letting go of mistakes, and becoming a better version of yourself. Charlamagne opens up about childhood trauma, addiction and the moment he finally chose to change his life. He shares how he became a better father, how he broke toxic cycles, and why grace is the key to growth. You’ll learn: – How one simple decision can set you free – How to stop punishing yourself for who you used to be – A simple practice to help you find peace, even when life feels heavy By the end of this episode, you’ll know that no matter where you come from or what you’ve done, you can reinvent yourself. You can change yourself. Starting today. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode. Note: this episode includes open conversation around mental health, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Please take care while listening. If you liked this episode, and want to know more about how to become a happier, healthier you, listen to this next: Why You Feel Lost in Life: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma & How to Heal Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer

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0:00.0	Hey, it's your friend Mel, and welcome to the Mel Robbins podcast.
0:08.6	If you've ever regretted the choices that you've made, or you just have this feeling
0:13.3	that you're meant for so much more than where you are right now, that there's some greater
0:19.6	purpose that's just uniquely meant for you,
0:23.7	but you just don't know what it is? Well, I have good news. You have press play on the exact
0:30.8	conversation you need to hear right now. I just walked out of our studios here in Boston.
0:37.1	I am so moved, like moved to the core
0:40.6	by what our guest today is about to share with you. I feel so inspired right now, so energized,
0:46.9	and by the time you're done listening to this, you will as well. You're about to hear a story
0:52.0	of redemption, reinvention, forgiveness. You're going to learn
0:55.6	how to find your purpose and how to change the very essence of who you are. So if you feel weighed
1:01.6	down by the mistakes you've made in the past, this conversation could set you free. Because one of
1:08.1	the most potent, influential, and authoritative voices in the world today
1:12.7	is here to help you change your life.
1:16.5	He's a Radio Hall of Famer co-host of the Breakfast Club,
1:19.9	which is one of the most popular radio shows in the world,
1:22.9	a three-time New York Times bestselling author,
1:26.6	and an Emmy Award-winning executive producer.
1:29.3	His name, Charlemagne, the God.
1:32.3	Charlemagne is here to share things that he's never talked about before,
1:35.7	about the mistakes he's made and the lessons he's learned.
1:38.6	And what you're about to hear, it is going to shake you to the core.
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