Let Them Theory: The Self-Help Storm Between Radical Acceptance-Podcast

Mel Robbins’ viral “Let Them” theory has sparked a firestorm: Is it a liberating mantra for self-peace or a dangerous recipe for disengagement? Promising freedom from control, the philosophy urges releasing others’ choices to focus on your own boundaries—but critics accuse it of masking spiritual bypassing, enabling passivity in relationships, and even plagiarism. Dive into the debate: Did Robbins repackage Cassie Phillips’ poem or Al-Anon’s timeless principles without credit? Can “letting them” work for leaders, parents, or partners, or does it crumble under real-world complexity? Explore why this trend divides therapists, empowers some, and leaves others warning: Letting go isn’t always letting grow.