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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Mel Robbins, Author and Podcaster and YouTuber

A few months ago (back at the end of February), I was nervous about being in the same vicinity as an ex-friend.  That in itself is a whole other thing that will not be gotten into other than what is applicable to this.   Someone recommended that I listen to the audio book, The Let Them Theory, by Mel Robbins.  So I did.  Now with audio books, I typically have to listen to them multiple times before I hear the entire thing.  I typically listen to them while I am working and I tend to zone in and out.  I also have ADHD and my brain will occasionally go on vacation.  Anyhow, I thought this book was amazing.  The book was narrated by the author.  I found her tone of voice very uplifting.  She is positive, funny, and engages the listener.  I later found out via Reddit, that there is come controversy surrounding her and this particular book, but I don't care.  I like what I like.  I liked it so much, I bought a physical copy of the book.


Anyhow, after listening to this book, I purchased a couple of her other titles. I recently started The High 5 Habit.  It talked about how every morning we should high five ourselves in the mirror.  It went into the science behind it creating new positive  pathways in the brain (neuroplasticity).  I tried it.  It's a great way to start the day, I just don't recommend doing it in the rearview mirror of your car.  Don't ask me how I know this lol.  



I later discovered that she has a YouTube channel and lots of "podcasts" on YouTube.  She has guests on her podcasts and they are all very informative.  Some of these I am making notes and planning on ordering their books as well.  I've developed a bit of a long list of items to read (or listen to).  These podcast are usually over an hour long and go very in depth on their respective topics.  


I have listened to several and have gleaned a lot of information from them that I plan on utilizing in my own self improvement.  Some of my favorite videos of hers:

How to Stop Negative Thoughts and Reset Your Mind for Positive Thinking

Mindset Reset: Take Control of Your Mental Habits 

It's Not Your:  The Real Reason Adult Friendship is So Hard

Reinvent Yourself: Let Go of Past Mistakes & Create a New Version of You

How to Control Your Mind & Redirect Your Energy to Self Transformation

Why Making Friends as an Adult Feels Impossible & What to Do About It


I just named a few.  I have listened to way more than that. Now some might say not to listen to so much from one single author/podcaster.  However, I feel that she has opened up my options to numerous other individuals from them being guests on her podcasts on YouTube.  I love her delivery of the information as well.  I have had many lightbulb moments while listening to her material.  And I absolutely love how she opens up her videos with "Hi, it's your good friend Mel."  It feels more like listening to a friend than some random author.  I find that to be comforting.  


It was through listening to her that I heard some information, further researched it, took the information to my therapist and discovered that I have an anxious attachment style with abandonment issues.  This later led to the discovery that, that had a very active role in leading to the dissolution of friendship with someone that I held near and dear (the ex-friend mentioned here).  



My ex-friend once told me (generally speaking) when reading/listening to advice, etc to take the parts that pertained to what I needed and leave the rest.   That is loosely paraphrasing her.   So it is important to listen and take what you need and leave the rest or the parts you don't agree with.  My ex-friend's advice has made me more open minded when taking in new information.  But I digress.  Check out this author/podcaster.  You won't regret it. 

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Hula Hoop of Ab Torture (Concussion Giver) UPDATE

 It's a good thing I do this exercise outside.  In the midst of swinging a weighted ball around on a string at a high velocity, it decided to break and go soaring across the yard  and land with an unceremonious THUNK in the yard.  I'm thankful there were no small children or animals in the crosshairs.  That would have been disastrous.  The metal hook piece that holds the weight to the string, snapped in half.   Now granted, mine was a knockoff from Amazon and was not the actually Infinity Hoop brand.   So just be mindful that they can break.   I'd hate to think would would have happened had I been inside and around people.   It might have injured my kid, hubby, cats, or the television.  I can't live without the television...... uh I mean my kid and hubby, yeah them lol   All jokes aside, be careful.   

As far as it trimming fat off my abdomen, that would be a big fat oh no it didn't!   As stated before,  you cannot spot reduce fat. no matter what TikTok or Instagram or Betty Boop the social media  influencer says.  They are selling you a pipe dream.    It was however,  a nice exercise to incorporate into my routine.     Will I purchase another one?   I am unsure at this time.  It was a nice tool to use, but I have other things I can workout with at the moment.  I might replace it one day, but not anytime soon.