Morning Cereal

Start your day with inspirational quotes, followed by a fun journey through nostalgic facts from this day in history. Then, we dive into Mel Robbins, The Let Them Theory. The Let Them Theory shows how letting go of control creates freedom, better connections, and peace of mind.
In This Episode:
  • Daily inspirational quote to spark your motivation
  • Fun historical facts from this day in history
  • A dive into Chapter 1, The Let Them Theory
Whether you're a leader, communicator, or just someone looking to improve your relationships, this episode is packed with actionable insights.
Tune in now and let’s grow together!
Resources:
Robbins, M. (2024). The Let Them Theory: A life-changing tool millions of people can’t stop talking about. Hay House.
 
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What is Morning Cereal?

Good morning, and welcome to Morning Cereal!
Pull up a stool, grab your favorite cereal, and let’s kick-start your day with a spoonful of inspiration, nostalgia and personal growth. Join your host, Shaen Inglis, as he highlights the music, movies, and moments that made the 80s, 90s, and 2000s unforgettable—kind of like digging for toy at the bottom of the cereal box. Each episode, Shaen also reviews a chapter or so from top wellness books, offering practical insights to help you set a positive tone for your day. Start your mornings right—no cartoons required!

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Good morning and

welcome to Morning Cereal.

Okay, good morning and

welcome to Wednesday.

It's already hump day,

but we'll take it slow.

And what can help is that it's

International Coffee Day, so

feel free to raise your mug

like it's a trophy with your shot of that

Let's Get Movin' Juice.

I will definitely

cheers to that with you.

All right, by the

way, welcome to October.

It is the start of Breast Cancer

Awareness Month and AIDS

Awareness Month, two reminders

of the importance of compassion,

research, and supporting

those that are impacted.

All right, well, our quote this morning

on the first day of

October comes from someone

who normally he makes us laugh, but

apparently he has a more

thoughtful side as well.

Zach Galifianakis said,

"Don't compare yourself to others.

Compare yourself to the

person you were yesterday."

Now, I like that.

That's a good reminder

that growth is personal.

It's not a competition with other people.

You're just in competition with yourself.

Just be better than you were yesterday.

All right, today's News Facts and

Birthdays are for October 1st.

We're going to start back in 1908.

Henry Ford, he introduced the Model T car

on this date, and it was priced at a very

affordable $825.

Now, if you're doing the math in your

head, that's about

$3,200 in today's dollars.

Then skipping up to 1982, that's when on

this date, EBCOT Center.

Well, it opened up at Walt Disney World,

and it offered a peek into the future.

Then on this date in 1992, that's when

the Cartoon Network

launched, and it revolutionized

after-school TV.

Well, happy birthday to you.

Today is your birthday.

You share a birthday with actress and

Marvel superhero Brie Larson.

She's just 36 today.

Comedian and actor Zach

Galifianakis, he's 56 today.

Actress-singer and a living legend, Julie

Andrews, she's 89 today.

The late Jimmy Carter was

born on this date in 1924.

Well, the number one song on this date

back in 1983 was "Tell

Her About It" by Billy

Joel.

Now, this Motown-inspired track, it spent

only one week at the

number one spot on the

Hot 100.

But with its upbeat horns and Billy's

charm, it became a

staple reminder to appreciate

and communicate love

before it's too late.

Just like Billy Joel advised, don't hold

back, say what matters.

Robbins urges us to investigate why the

let them theory works.

In her book, "The Let Them Theory."

Now, in this section, Robin explains why

the let them theory

isn't just catchy, okay?

It's supported by

psychology and neuroscience.

He points out that human

beings are wired for control.

Our brains want

predictability, which makes us feel safe.

Now, the problem is that

people are unpredictable.

And when we tie our piece to their

behavior, we end up being

anxious or resentful or even

exhausted.

Now, Robbins highlights research on

emotional regulation.

Studies will show that people who

practice cognitive

detachment, which means stepping

back and not taking responsibility for

others' actions, they

report lower stress levels

and stronger resilience.

And this is exactly what

let them trains you to do.

Instead of over-analyzing, you accept

reality and you

redirect your focus inward.

Now, she also connects the theory to

neuroscience, the amygdala,

the brain's fear center, while

it fires when uncertainty rises.

When someone disappoints us, that

uncertainty, it spikes.

But when you say let them,

you short circuit the spiral.

You give your brain clarity,

even if it's uncomfortable.

Robbins notes,

"Acceptance calms the storm.

Control only feeds it."

Now, by looking at the research, Robin

validates what feels like common sense.

Letting others be themselves doesn't mean

you approve of their behavior.

It means you're wise

enough not to let it own you.

All right, here is your takeaway.

Science backs the theory.

Letting go of control over others is not

weakness, it's strength, it's

resilience, and it's freedom

for you.

So today, enjoy sipping your coffee just

a little bit more than

usual, honor awareness,

and release what you can't control.

Hey, thanks for tuning into Morning

Serial this morning.

We'll see you back here tomorrow, and

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Have a fantastic day,

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