Once You Learn THIS, You Will Never Be the Same (Life Lessons From an 88 Year Old)

This episode will change both how you see your life – and how you live it. If you’ve been struggling to find meaning, clarity, or peace, this conversation is the reset you didn’t know you needed. You’ll walk away with timeless strategies for living with more purpose, courage, and kindness, even when life is hard. Today, Mel sits down with Judge Frank Caprio, an 88-year-old father, husband, cancer fighter, and judge whose viral courtroom videos have been watched over 10 billion times. But this conversation goes deeper than anything you may have seen online. In this episode, Judge Caprio shares the life lessons and wisdom that most people learn too late. This isn’t just a story about a remarkable man—it’s a masterclass in how to live. You’ll learn: -Why your definition of a “good life” might be all wrong, and what to focus on before it’s too late -How he’s facing pancreatic cancer and and why he says this might be the most meaningful chapter of his life -How 30 seconds of kindness can change someone forever -What tens of thousands of cases as a judge taught him about forgiveness, human nature, and the one thing everyone’s really looking for This episode, packed with life lessons, is the reminder you need to keep going and keep giving. Judge Caprio will make you cry, laugh, and walk away seeing your own life with brand-new eyes. For more resources, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: The Secret to a Happy Life: What the Ultimate Study on Happiness Reveals Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal letter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.