India, March 29 -- American author and podcast host Mel Robbins has built a career out of straightforward advice. Whether it's dealing with depression, navigating career shifts, or tackling family struggles, Robbins has been through it all. Now, her tough-love approach has catapulted her to the top of the self-help world, with a bestselling book and a podcast that frequently rivals Joe Rogan's in popularity.

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On The Mel Robbins Podcast, she refers to herself as "your friend Mel" and encourages listeners to face their emotions head-on. In a recent episode discussing childhood trauma, she urged her audience to reflect on their past. "...