What Mel Robbins has said about Affect labeling
2 quotes · 1 episode · Oct 5, 2026
Mel Robbins, American author, podcast host and former lawyer who hosts The Mel Robbins Podcast, has been quoted on Affect labeling 2 times in 1 episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, most recently on October 5, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Robbins argues that people cannot think logically while emotions are taking over and should work with that wiring rather than against it.
“You cannot think logically when your emotions are taking over, period. That's just not how your brain works”
The Mel Robbins Podcast: The Ultimate Life Advice: How to Get Motivated, Build Confidence & Create Better Relationships (Oct 5, 2026) · Listen from 38:06
Robbins cites a '90-second rule' holding that most emotions dissipate within 90 seconds if one pauses and does not react.
“almost all emotions, if you don't react to them, you just pause, dissipate. within 90 seconds”
The Mel Robbins Podcast: The Ultimate Life Advice: How to Get Motivated, Build Confidence & Create Better Relationships (Oct 5, 2026) · Listen from 41:49
Episodes
The Ultimate Life Advice: How to Get Motivated, Build Confidence & Create Better RelationshipsThe Mel Robbins Podcast · Oct 5, 2026 · 1 h 6 min
Mel Robbins answers listener questions on moving away from family, book recommendations, finding passion, diet and fitness, managing emotions, breakups, and career decisions.
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