The Mel Robbins Podcast

Stop Wasting Your Energy: How to Deal With People Who Won’t Change & What to Do Instead

August 27, 2026·1h 9m·7-min readnarrativeself improvement
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This episode of the Mel Robbins podcast features Dr. Dolly Chugh, a social psychologist and NYU professor, who reveals the science behind why people resist change—and how to inspire it in others without nagging, pushing, or draining your energy. The core takeaway is that lasting change co

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Dr. Dolly Chugh

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Mel RobbinsDr. Dolly Chugh

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The Coaching Habitby Michael Bungay-Stanier

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Pure Genius Protein

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