What Matters Most in Life (In Memory of Judge Frank Caprio)

人生至要(纪念法官弗兰克·卡普里奥)

The Mel Robbins Podcast

2025-08-25

52 分钟
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This episode will change both how you see your life – and how you live it. Today, in honor of Judge Frank Caprio, Mel is sharing this episode on 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. Judge Caprio was more than America’s most beloved judge. He was a father, husband, cancer fighter, and a global example of what it looked like to lead with compassion. His courtroom videos have been viewed more than 10 billion times. His kindness made him a viral sensation. Judge Caprio recently passed away, and this conversation was his last full interview. Today, it is part of the legacy he leaves behind. In this emotional and deeply inspiring episode, you’ll hear what Judge Caprio learned from 38 years on the bench and how he showed up with courage and gratitude in the face of terminal cancer. It struck a chord with listeners when it was first released, and now serves as a powerful tribute to a truly remarkable man. Whether you’ve heard this episode before or it’s your first time, Mel invites you to listen to this conversation and to honor Judge Caprio by carrying his wisdom forward.  If you’ve been struggling to find meaning, clarity, or peace, this conversation is the reset you didn’t know you needed. The time you spend with the one and only Judge Frank Caprio will not only lift you up; it will remind you of what really matters in life. 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 TheoryWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast InstagramMel's TikTok Sign up for Mel’s personal newsletter Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-freeDisclaimer
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  • It's your friend Mel, and welcome to the Mel Robbins Podcast.

  • Earlier this year, Judge Frank Caprio walked into our studios here in downtown Boston.

  • I was so excited.

  • I have admired him for decades.

  • I knew he was someone special,

  • and I knew this was going to be one of the most inspiring conversations I had had on this podcast.

  • In case you don't know him, Judge Frank Caprio was known as America's nicest judge,

  • and he built a life on compassion and became a viral sensation with millions of fans.

  • But it wasn't until I met him in person that I realized just how truly special Judge Caprio really was.

  • See, he knew what matters most in life.

  • And every day, whether he was on television or he was online, he shared it with the world.

  • That's why it's with a heavy heart.

  • that I share with you that Judge Caprio has passed away after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

  • He appeared on this podcast in June for what would be his last in-depth interview.

  • So many of you reached out to tell me it was your favorite conversation that you've ever listened to on this podcast or anywhere else.

  • And it almost didn't happen.

  • See, just a few days before the recording, Judge Caprio had been in the hospital.

  • His family, they weren't even sure he was going to make it.

  • But like he had done so many times in life, he surprised everyone and he rallied.

  • And even though he was facing something that most people can't even imagine,