The Mel Robbins Podcast
Reinvent Yourself: How to Let Go of Past Mistakes and Create a New Version of You
Mon, 7 Apr 2025
In this episode, you’ll learn how to let go of regret, overcome regret, let go of past mistakes, and step into a powerful new chapter. Today, Mel is joined by one of the most powerful and honest voices of our time: Charlamagne Tha God. He’s a Radio Hall of Famer, a three-time New York Times bestselling author, an Emmy-winning producer, and co-host of The Breakfast Club, one of the biggest radio shows in the world, among many accolades. But none of that is why this episode matters. This is a raw, inspiring, and deeply personal conversation about redemption, reinvention, letting go of mistakes, and becoming a better version of yourself. Charlamagne opens up about childhood trauma, addiction and the moment he finally chose to change his life. He shares how he became a better father, how he broke toxic cycles, and why grace is the key to growth. You’ll learn: – How one simple decision can set you free – How to stop punishing yourself for who you used to be – A simple practice to help you find peace, even when life feels heavy By the end of this episode, you’ll know that no matter where you come from or what you’ve done, you can reinvent yourself. You can change yourself. Starting today. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode. Note: this episode includes open conversation around mental health, including anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. Please take care while listening.If you liked this episode, and want to know more about how to become a happier, healthier you, listen to this next: Why You Feel Lost in Life: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma & How to HealConnect with Mel: Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer
Chapter 1: How can you find your purpose and let go of past mistakes?
Hey, it's your friend Mel, and welcome to the Mel Robbins Podcast. If you've ever regretted the choices that you've made, or you just have this feeling that you're meant for so much more than where you are right now, that there's some greater purpose that's just uniquely meant for you, but you just don't know what it is, well, I have good news.
You have press play on the exact conversation you need to hear right now. I just walked out of our studios here in Boston. I am so moved, like moved to the core by what our guest today is about to share with you. I feel so inspired right now, so energized. And by the time you're done listening to this, you will as well. You're about to hear a story of redemption, reinvention, forgiveness.
You're going to learn how to find your purpose and how to change the very essence of who you are. So if you feel weighed down by the mistakes you've made in the past, this conversation could set you free. Because one of the most potent, influential, and authoritative voices in the world today is here to help you change your life.
He's a Radio Hall of Famer, co-host of The Breakfast Club, which is one of the most popular radio shows in the world, a three-time New York Times bestselling author, and an Emmy Award-winning executive producer. His name? Charlemagne, the God. Charlemagne is here to share things that he's never talked about before about the mistakes he's made and the lessons he's learned.
And what you're about to hear, it is going to shake you to the core because Charlemagne delivers so much insight, so much wisdom with a level of conviction and passion. It is going to move you. He's going to tell you that you are so much bigger than the mistakes that you've made or the life that you're living right now.
Nothing could be more worthy of your time than listening to this, which is why I am absolutely thrilled that you're here. Hey, it's your friend Mel. Welcome to the Mel Robbins Podcast. I am ecstatic that you are here with me right now. You know, it's always such an honor to spend time with you and to be together, but today, today you are in for something truly special.
And if you're a new listener, I also just want to take a moment and personally welcome you to the Mel Robbins Podcast family. I am so thrilled that you're here. And because you made the time to listen to this particular episode, here's what I know about you.
I know that you're the type of person who not only values your time, but you also want to use the time that you have in this life to create a life that is driven by purpose.
And if you're listening to this conversation today because somebody sent this episode to you, that is so cool because you have people in your life that care about you and they not only care about you, they see a bigger possibility for your life, which is why they recommended that you listen to this episode.
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Chapter 2: What is the significance of Charlamagne's transformation?
It's your community. It's your friends.
It's what's around you.
And then you start to tell yourself the story. I got no other options.
Absolutely. And so it goes from acting up in school to now all of us are getting a little bit older, but we're getting introduced to things like the drug game. And I'm watching people make a little bit of money. So I want to make a little bit of money, too. And I remember I was involved in a drug bust. You know, the house that we used to sell dope out of got busted.
Blech!
And I was like, is it for me? Like, literally, I'm going to figure out my life in a real way. I am going to. Because another thing that I always thought about when my dad would tell me that people end up in jail, dead or broke, sitting under the tree. I had a lot of people that I used to look up to who didn't make the best choices. And I saw that happening to them.
Something just started clicking to me like, yo, there's no redo on this thing called life. Like this day that you're living right now, you're never getting back. So you're going to have to start making changes in your life right now to get to where it is that you need to be. Because, you know, one day you're going to wake up and you're going to be 30. And Biggie Smalls had this great lyric.
Biggie Smalls said, being broke at 30, give a brother the chills. And that's where my mind was at. And I was still broke at 30, but... I was on my way. I was on my way because I was already in the radio business at that point.
Well, I want to highlight something because I believe that the only thing that it takes to turn your life around is the decision that the way you're doing life isn't working anymore. And that's what you just described. And I think so many people... I've come to believe, and I'd be curious to hear what you think about this.
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