How to Create a New Version of Yourself: Let Go of Past Mistakes & Regret with Sarah Jakes Roberts

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Today’s episode is a dare: a dare to get back up and believe in yourself.

This is one of the most emotional and inspiring episodes that has ever been on The Mel Robbins Podcast.

If you’ve ever failed or felt like you’re not being the version of yourself you know you’re meant to be, this is the episode for you.

Today, world-renowned speaker, pastor, and New York Times best-selling author Sarah Jakes Roberts joins Mel to share her incredible story and powerful wisdom for you.

Pregnant at 13, married by 19, divorced by 22, and all while under the intense scrutiny as the daughter of a famous mega-church pastor, Sarah knows what it’s like to be knocked down. But more importantly, she shares what it takes to get back up.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to accept yourself for where you’re at, but still push yourself to become who you want to be.

Sarah teaches you what it truly means to be powerful, how to reclaim your confidence, and create a new version of yourself.

This is a masterclass in turning your pain and past failures into straight up rocket fuel. Stop discounting yourself and the impact you have in this world.

It’s time to reclaim who you are meant to be and take back control of your life.

I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode.

YouTube Timecodes:
00:00:00 Intro
00:05:15: Sarah Jakes Roberts shares how teen pregnancy impacted her self-worth.
00:09:28: This is how YOU can move on and learn to accept and love yourself.
00:13:25: Use these 2 words to own who you are and become who you want to be.
00:19:46: If you’re someone who is seeking purpose, you NEED to hear this.
00:24:04: This is how you can create your dream life with your “leftovers.”
00:33:46: The importance of sitting with your cringe-worthy moments.
00:42:38: Why you need to reflect through the eyes of who you once were.
00:51:57: If you’ve ever felt hostage in your own life, reflect using this framework.
00:58:19: The most powerful thing you can do to create space for growth.
1:05:21: This is the TRUE meaning of “power” in your life.
1:10:29: How Sarah Jakes Roberts turned embarrassment into power.

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[gibpxng]

This woman has a glow about her that I rarely see. She has found herself and is willing to share her wisdom with us. Beautiful!

[davidramirez]

I'm sitting in my car weeping as this couldn't have come at a better time. I've been a Christian all my life but have never been able to feel worthy of myself and look upon myself with compassion. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your message and I will be making an effort to sit with myself so I can show up in the world as an authentic human being.

[susanjocee]

I listen to podcasts on my way to work every day. Never do I listen to it once I’m in my office. But, not only am I in my office, with my headphones on, I put an ‘in a meeting’ sign on my door. And I’m taking notes. “ But also..” took my breath away. So today, I’m going to go back to the‘opening credits’, & reflect on my entire life.
Thank you so so much.

[tiaramackall]

You can’t heal while you are still punishing yourself !! wow, Love & needed this 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[lifewithzina]

A girl on a journey and a woman owning her power!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[maryjohnson]

Sarah has been my girl since I was 29 ! Four years of listening to her and every time, she is a breath of fresh God’s wisdom !

[yofinezzauntee]

Not only do i love Mel's content, but I also love the fact that this is a space where, for the most part, the comments pass the vibe. It's rare to have safe spaces on the internet! Remember being kind cost Nothing but the rewards are endless ❤

[njb]

As someone questioning why I’m still here and for what after losing my dad to brain cancer in 2017, younger sis to suicide in 2019 and older sis in 2020, everyone left me. I wanted to go too and be with them. Then to hear her tell us that most of us underestimate how necessary our existence is was the most beautiful and eloquent thing I have ever heard. Thank you

[xorqzow]

I will listen to this interview every week until I fully accept it inside of myself. Thank you

[djtomlinson]

Only 40 seconds in, and I'm already teary! "We were all given these lives to make this world better. Most people underestimate how necessary they are." Loved the "different versions of ourselves" analogy. Sarah is a beautiful soul! Thank you for sharing your story.

[donnasalerno]

I needed to see this, this morning.
Today is my birthday. But I have felt very stagnant, bothersome and unworthy recently towards myself and many around me. I relate to so much of what Sarah has spoke to. This is such a powerful segment. I appreciate all of it and both of you.
"Your value is an inside job".❤

[cayennespremullo]

o.m.g I LOVE Sarah Jakes Roberts. I'm sitting here working and listening to this podcast crying my eyes out because her words are freeing me from ALL THE THINGS I let myself be held captive to for too long. Thank you Mel <3 Thank you Sarah <3

[jenniferthomas]

OMG!!! I asked the Holy Spirit to lead me to a video that I needed to hear today. Then I checked my email this morning and read what the episode was going to be about, and once I saw that Sarah was gonna be on there, I knew it was going to be great and an answer to my prayer 🙌🏽! I definitely feel like Mel's episodes drop right when I need them, so there's no doubt she's in alignment with God's timing. I'm in a season of a financial mess from poor choices and rebuilding my life. So I've been mad at myself and full of regret and shame lately. But after watching this podcast, I am encouraged to forgive myself and see the evidence of Mel's and Sarah's lives that God can redeem anything, and if I'll give God my leftover ingredients, as a Master Chef, He'll make something great out of my life, amen! 🙏🏽 Thanks so much, Mel and Sarah 😇❤🤗!

[atee]

Thank you Pastor Sarah, for saying it out loud for all the women standing in the back: “IT IS HARD.” Even when The Holy Spirit is nudging, and even though I know that the whole earth is groaning ~ waiting for “this” child of God to reveal who God created me to be, EVEN THOUGH I SAY “today is the day…, ” IT’S HARD TO TAKE THE LEAP into the person I may want to be, after being the person I’ve been my whole adult life! I think I’ll go back and read your book again: Don’t Settle for Safe: embracing the uncomfortable to become unstoppable. Then I’ll open my cupboard… 🙌🏾🙏🏽

[carolgeorge]

Thank you Mel for having Sara on! I got pregnant at 16 and up until this moment have never forgiven myself for multiple reasons that I didnt understand ! I am now 78 ! Thank you Sara for sharing ! I love you both♥️♥️🙏🏻🫶🏻

[myenxsd]

I was a mom at age 15 - i am amazed at the brave 15 year old me & often wish she was here to give me a few pep talks at the age 47. Thank you for this episode...now i have to go clean out my cupboards 💚😢...maybe she's in there, I miss her.

[raeflather]

Thank you for this pod. Having been told i would not see the ‘ other side’ of brain surgery, well, here I am! I tell everyone I’m here for a reason, I feel sure now that I know why. This pod has confirmed to me that, indeed, we are all here for a good reason. Thanks again, Rae, UK

[SuLawn]

I love Mel Robbins and Sarah Jakes Roberts. They are profound teachers. Thank you, bless you both. 🤗🙏🙂❤️

[mousebr]

There is always joy in life. Even in your most difficult chapters, like the death of a loved one. We can be thankful that we were blessed with this beautiful soul for the time that we had with them. God is love. Church is all about guilt and punishment. If we can skip the middle man (church), and go straight to God, your life will be pure love and joy. That's what works for me anyway.

[vegasredhead]

I have not finished listening to this while running errands in my car yet because I had to stop listening and switch to music several times. I couldn't handle it all at once.. I was so overwhelmed by the beauty of Sarah's delivery of wisdom and pure compassion. On one occasion I was sitting in front of the post office bawling my eyes out. Mel, I don't know how you got through this conversation without totally breaking down (and since I haven't finished it maybe you do, lol). Thank you so very much to both of you for this gift. 💞🙏