About this podcast

In this enlightening episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, host Mel Robbins sits down with Harvard Professor Dr. Luana Marques, a world-leading expert on the topic of avoidance. Dr. Marques reveals a pervasive, sneaky habit that unknowingly holds countless individuals back from their best lives and contributes to anxiety and procrastination. This conversation will challenge your perceptions of success, mindset, and personal growth, unveiling how avoidance - not fear or self-doubt - is the true obstacle. Dr. Marques shares her inspiring personal journey from poverty to a Harvard professorship, illustrating how she discovered these life-changing tools. Listen in for actionable insights and simple techniques derived from CBT therapy research to identify and overcome avoidance, stress less, find peace, and ultimately unlock your full potential.