What Eric Thomas has said about Self-compassion
2 quotes · 1 episode · Nov 7, 2026
Eric Thomas, American motivational speaker, pastor, and author known as ET the Hip Hop Preacher, has been quoted on Self-compassion 2 times in 1 episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, most recently on November 7, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Thomas argued that people are loved for who they are rather than for the roles they perform.
“you are why they love you, not what you do. They don't love you for what you do. They love you because of who you are”
The Mel Robbins Podcast: Stop Being Available: How to Set Better Boundaries and Take Your Power Back (Nov 7, 2026) · Listen from 15:48
Thomas recommended starting by going back to who you were before debts and responsibilities and asking what brought you joy.
“Go back to before it was all these priorities, before there was debt, before there was a house note, before there were all these responsibilities, who were you?”
The Mel Robbins Podcast: Stop Being Available: How to Set Better Boundaries and Take Your Power Back (Nov 7, 2026) · Listen from 25:57
Episodes
Stop Being Available: How to Set Better Boundaries and Take Your Power BackThe Mel Robbins Podcast · Nov 7, 2026 · 52 min
Mel Robbins and motivational speaker Eric Thomas discuss how women who carry everyone's load can put it down, ask for help, and prioritize themselves.
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