About this podcast

In this engaging episode, Mel Robbins hosts Dr. Cal Newport, a #1 productivity expert and Georgetown professor, to demystify why so many feel unmotivated, burnt out, and constantly overwhelmed by endless to-do lists. Dr. Newport unveils the surprising science behind focus and offers simple, actionable tricks to combat procrastination and reclaim control over your time and attention. Discover why modern digital technology, with its constant inputs and fragmented distractions, leaves us cognitively out of shape, and learn practical strategies to organize your day, cultivate instant focus, and make life feel easier. This episode provides a transformative approach to achieving meaningful work and a less anxious life.