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The Mel Robbins Podcast
The Mel Robbins Podcast

The Science of Self Control: Find Motivation, Build Willpower, and Increase Your Focus

Jan 22, 2026 · 01:22:54
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  • Dr. Anna Lembke, Stanford's leading expert on dopamine and compulsive behavior, reveals why motivation and willpower are harder than you think
  • Understand the science behind reaching for phone, wine, or remote when you want to stop and feeling scattered or exhausted
  • Learn why discipline isn't the real problem and discover science-backed strategies to gain actual control over your actions

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