On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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Jay Shetty hosts some of culture’s most influential voices in wellness and personal growth, helping you feel healthier, happier and more healed.

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Wednesday · 1 hr 30 min
OPRAH WINFREY: The Life Lessons That Changed Everything
In a rare and deeply personal conversation, Jay sits down with Oprah Winfrey to reflect on the defining moments, hard-earned lessons, and extraordinary journey that shaped her life. Oprah opens up about her earliest memories in Mississippi, surviving childhood abuse, and how those experiences shaped the woman she would become. She traces her remarkable rise from a small radio job to one of the most influential voices in the world, sharing the spiritual practices that have grounded her along the way and the Maya Angelou wisdom that transformed how she thinks about legacy. Oprah also reflects on what it means to live in true alignment with your soul and gives a glimpse inside her upcoming immersive experience at The Sphere and the next chapter she’s creating. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Mazda crafts cars for people who do more than simply move. Visit Mazdausa.com to learn more. Consumer reports does not endorse products or services. PURPOSE10 for 10% ataltrarunning.com⁠/onpurpose . Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 00:53 Oprah Welcome To On Purpose 02:08 Early Childhood Memories In Mississippi 05:38 Early Experiences Of Self-Agency 10:34 Leaning Into God's Dream & Introducing "Spirit" To TV 13:57 Spiritual Evolution & The Prayer: "How Can You Use Me?" 15:36 Early Public Speaking & Church Roots 16:57 Listening To The "Still, Small Voice" 19:41 How to Trust Your Own Inner Knowing 21:23 Humble Beginnings & Dirt Roads 22:34 Unpacking Her Childhood Trauma 28:03 Teenage Pregnancy, Family Shame & Tabloid Betrayal 33:45 The Truth That Finally Set Her Free 37:23 Turning A Breakdown Into A Breakthrough 41:16 Oprah’s First Radio Job 44:40 The Career Move That Changed Everything 47:38 Announcing "Aha!": The Sphere Immersive Experience 56:10 Protecting Stillness & Operating With Intention 01:00:32 The Joy of Sharing & Launching The Book Club 01:06:09 Interviewer On Interviewer: Diana Ross & Her Most Impactful Guests 01:11:40 Living in Alignment With Your True Self 01:13:50 The Rarity And Miracle Of Human Life 01:15:50 Redefining What Legacy Means 01:18:09 Living In Dedicated Service 01:20:32 Moral Beauty & Planting Trees For The Future 01:21:40 Oprah On Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://ahalive.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/oprah LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/owinfrey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Monday · 1 hr 10 min
⁠BENNY BLANCO: The Secret to Failing Your Way to Success
Record producer, songwriter, and music executive Benny Blanco joins Jay for an unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply vulnerable conversation about redefining success, overcoming crippling phobias, and why embracing failure is the ultimate secret to unlocking your true creative potential. Benny pulls back the curtain on his chart-topping music career, sharing behind-the-scenes stories with artists like Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, and Britney Spears, while diving into his candid new book on mastering life’s setbacks. Together they explore how to overcome the fear of embarrassment, build emotional resilience, protect your mental health while chasing big dreams, and maintain a grounded, loving relationship under the spotlight. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Mazda crafts cars for people who do more than simply move. Visit Mazdausa.com to learn more. Consumer reports does not endorse products or services. PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:58 Looking Back at the Songs That Started It All 03:07 Repeat “I Am a Failure” 04:18 Overcoming Embarrassment and Taking Big Swings 06:28 Early Lessons in Failure 08:20 Choosing Non-Traditional Creative Paths 09:51 Mom’s Dreams Vs Choosing Your Own Path 11:11 Turning Doubt Into Motivation 12:05 Ignoring The Haters and Finding Your Spark 13:39 Turning Small Steps Into Big Momentum 14:59 The Success Stool: Balancing Life’s 3 Pillars 15:37 The Power of Small Daily Habits 17:12 Relationships Need Watering Too 18:46 Facing Failure, Fear and a Phobia of Flying 21:45 Taking Micro-Steps to Conquer Deep Fears 23:04 One Task at a Time 24:04 Bruno Mars’ Journey 27:13 Authenticity vs. Imitation in Creative Expression 28:35 Late-Night Songwriting with Ed Sheeran 33:41 Trusting That It Will Work Out 34:19 Finding Your Unique Sound Beyond Influences 36:23 Unfiltered Vulnerability & Asking for Help 39:19 Celebrating Wins vs. Constant Over-Achieving 40:06 Standing Your Ground: Britney Spears to Julia Michaels 43:57 Grammy Perspective and Redefining Success 48:53 When a Failure Turns Into Your Biggest Win (“Diamonds”) 50:58 Mental Health Breakdown Amid Peak Success 53:06 Priority Management, Boundaries, and Emotional Check-ins 55:32 The Power of Saying “No” to Protect Your Peace 57:22 Why Benny Wrote His New Book 58:53 Benny Blanco on Final Five Episode Resources: Pre-order F*ck Failure | https://www.amazon.com/dp/1668205246?lv=shuf&bestFormat=true&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_13VQ1DN9JWKWJSK7YN2A&channelId=704&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_13VQ1DN9JWKWJSK7YN2A&plpRedirect=mhFallback Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsbennyblanco/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbennyblanco YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqrBKQHQVEvD2Q9FP0DCP2g X | https://x.com/ItsBennyBlanco Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsbennyblanco/ Watch Friends Keep Secrets | https://linktr.ee/friendskeepsecrets Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 11 · 31 min
Stop Waiting For External Validation
Jay explores how living in a world of likes, ratings, and constant feedback can make us lose touch with our own judgment. He shares five shifts for relying less on outside approval and building more trust in yourself: from learning to read yourself instead of the room and separating belonging from approval, to questioning what you really want and building self-trust through the small promises you keep to yourself. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Mazda crafts cars for people who do more than simply move. Visit Mazdausa.com to learn more. Consumer reports does not endorse products or services. Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan⁠. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 0:00 Introduction 00:24 What’s Really Behind the Need for Validation 03:20 Five Shifts From External to Internal Validation 03:38 Reading The Room Vs. Reading Yourself 06:09 Evolution, Tribe Instincts, And Borrowed Opinions 08:18 Why is Rejection So Painful? 12:16 Escaping The Box 15:32 Auditing Your Desires And Expectations 18:06 Building Self-Trust Vs. Chasing Confidence 25:15 Stop Watching Your Life From the Outside Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 9 · 32 min
How To Let Go of the Timeline for Your Life
Jay unpacks why it can be so hard to let go of the life you thought you’d have by now. He shares five ideas for letting go of where you thought you’d be and making peace with where you are, from breaking free of comparison and “should” statements to understanding why we grieve futures that never happened. Plus, a simple exercise to help you look at your life differently and recognize the opportunities that came from things not going according to plan. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Mazda crafts cars for people who do more than simply move. Visit Mazdausa.com to learn more. Consumer reports does not endorse products or services. Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan⁠. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 0:25 Letting Go Of Expectations 00:46 The Mental Blueprint 01:43 The Invisible Competitor 02:32 Five Ideas To Feel at Peace With Your Life 04:20 Social Comparison Theory 08:17 You’re Not “Behind” 08:46 Rehearsing For The Future You Want 11:19 The Power of Resilience 12:35 Changing Priorities Of The Future Self 13:43 Grieving The Future That Never Arrived 16:00 Rewriting Your Narrative 18:08 The “Social Clock” And Inherited Timelines 19:49 Letting Go of the Timeline You Expected 20:50 The Personal Scorecard Vs. Society’s Clock 22:20 Releasing the Need to Have It All Figured Out 23:00 Focus On Possibility: The Two-Column Exercise 26:23 Recalibrating Like A GPS 27:27 Starting Fresh And The Gift Of Rewriting Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 7 · 1 hr 41 min
Andrew Huberman: The Simple Habits That Will Transform Your Health
Jay welcomes neuroscientist Andrew Huberman back for his third appearance to dive into his new book, Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body. Andrew breaks down what’s really happening in your body from the moment you wake up, from morning cortisol and better sleep to the science behind that afternoon energy crash. Then the conversation goes beyond physical health, exploring prayer, surrender, and how to better manage your energy. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Mazda crafts cars for people who do more than simply move. Visit Mazdausa.com to learn more. Consumer reports does not endorse products or services. Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 01:07 The Core Philosophy: Finding Ease, Peace, and Alignment 05:21 Optimal Morning Habits: The First Hour Of The Day 08:13 The Biology Of The Cortisol Awakening Response 13:31 Restoring Circadian Balance 15:19 Navigating The “Afternoon Crash” 21:15 Simplifying Fitness: Accessible Movement 24:13 The Science of Sleep and the Power of Prayer 26:35 Leaning Into Faith: Turning Willpower Over To God 28:30 The Scientific Mystery Of Surrender 32:54 Moving Beyond Binaries: Science And Faith 40:11 Jay’s Reflections On Grace And Compassion 44:46 James Hollis’s Four Rules For A Good Life 50:28 The Science Behind Recurring Thought Patterns 55:05 The Eastern Metaphor Of The Chariot 01:01:00 Breaking Out of Your Default Morning Mindset 01:03:30 The Pillars of Wellness And Impulse Control 01:06:00 The Ethical Burden of Animal Research 01:09:37 Prefrontal Strategy: Humans vs. Dogs and Cats 01:10:47 Brain-Machine Interfaces for Paralyzed Patients 01:11:54 The Future of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation 01:15:00 Willpower, Stress, And Directing Energy 01:16:37 The 27 Club Vs. Blue Zone Longevity 01:17:25 The Drive to Stand Out and Succeed 01:19:18 Nolan Williams And High-Output Healers 01:20:44 Rick Rubin’s Riddles On Balancing Energy 01:24:34 The Flow Of Energy Exchange 01:27:24 Hard-Earned Positivity 01:29:27 The Injured Bird 01:31:38 Achieving Scientific Consensus Over Time 01:34:09 Andrew Huberman On Final Five Episode Resources: Pre-order Andrew's new book Protocols: https://www.hubermanlab.com/protocols-book Website | https://www.hubermanlab.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab Threads | https://www.threads.com/@hubermanlab Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman X | https://x.com/hubermanlab Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 4 · 38 min
What the Biggest Year of My Life Taught Me
Jay marks his birthday by reflecting on five lessons an unpredictable year taught him. From making career choices based on the skills you want to build, to trusting yourself through discomfort and protecting the friendships that remind you who you are beyond your work, Jay shares the principles that kept him grounded through change. He closes with a reminder that we often underestimate just how much we’re still capable of growing and becoming. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Mazda crafts cars for people who do more than simply move. Visit Mazdausa.com to learn more. Consumer reports does not endorse products or services. JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:24 Reflecting on His Biggest Year Yet 01:26 The Power of a Birthday Reset 03:09 Lesson 1: The Career Skills Worth Building Daily 10:28 Lesson 2: Experience Over Overthinking 15:54 Lesson 3: Learning to Trust Your Own Decisions 21:42 Lesson 4: You Can’t Give Everything 100% 27:45 Lesson 5: Prioritizing Authenticity in Friendships 32:05 Reframing Wisdom & Getting Older 32:37 The “End of History” Illusion 34:54 An Invitation for Self-Reflection Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 2 · 32 min
Ask Jay: The Right Opportunity Might Not Be What You Expect
Jay answers four listener calls about what to do when the path forward feels uncertain. From career rejection and financial risks to knowing when openness becomes self-abandonment and how to keep going after repeated disappointment, Jay explores how to navigate the moments when what you want isn’t working out the way you hoped. Drawing on Seneca, Pema Chödrön, and Taoist philosophy, he shares how shifting from an outcome mindset to a growth mindset can help you see rejection differently, keep your momentum, and stay open to the right opportunity. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Mazda crafts cars for people who do more than simply move. Visit Mazdausa.com to learn more. Consumer reports does not endorse products or services. JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Navigating Career Rejections 01:31 The Smarter Way To Get Your Foot In The Door 06:32 Jay’s Personal Story With Rejection 08:56 Is The Dream Worth The Financial Risk? 10:24 Before You Take The Leap, Ask Yourself This 14:22 When Does Empathy Become Self-Abandonment? 15:40 Setting Boundaries Without Closing Your Heart 20:44 How To Stop Letting Rejection Kill Your Excitement 21:26 Shift From An Outcome Mindset To A Growth Mindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 31 · 1 hr 5 min
EILEEN GU: “The Ground Was Cracking Beneath Me.”
Jay sits down with Eileen Gu, the most decorated freestyle skier in Olympic history, to go behind the resume and into the mindset that built it all. Eileen opens up about the grandmother and mother who shaped her, why direction matters more than raw effort, her “evidence over affirmation” approach to fearless competition, and the devastating personal loss she carried in the very same hour as her Olympic gold medal win. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com⁠/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. Mazda crafts cars for people who do more than simply move. Visit Mazdausa.com to learn more. Consumer reports does not endorse products or services. JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Who Are You Beyond Your Achievements? 03:12 The Childhood Curiosity That Shaped Everything 05:52 What Her Childhood Journals Reveal Now 09:20 Rethinking Masculinity, Femininity & Fashion 11:30 The Weekend Trips That Built an Olympian 14:37 The Two Women Who Shaped Who She Became 17:38 Even Olympians Can Feel “Behind” In Their 20s 19:37 Hard Work Vs. Direction And Momentum 22:38 Finding Direction Amid Unlimited Opportunities 26:29 Learning As A Superpower 31:22 Train Like You’ve Never Won 36:06 Seperating Your Identity From Your Craft 41:34 Evidence Over Affirmation 43:34 The Physics And 4D Visualization of Freeskiing 49:42 Inside the Milan Olympics 55:13 Highest Highs And Lowest Lows 01:00:02 Eileen Gu On Final Five Episode Resources: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/eileengu/?hl=en TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@eileen_gu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 28 · 34 min
The Psychology of Financial Freedom
Jay explores why our relationship with money is about so much more than what’s in our bank account. He breaks down five lessons, from how childhood shapes the way we spend and save, to what we’re really buying when we make a purchase, what money can and can’t solve, why simple systems work better than willpower, and how to make money work for you instead of letting it run your life. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com⁠/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. Head to https://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. This episode is for general educational and informational purposes only and is not financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. Consider your individual circumstances and consult an appropriate professional before making financial decisions. JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:30 Are You Financially Literate? 04:51 Your First Money Lessons Start in Childhood 10:08 What You’re Actually Buying When You Make a Purchase 15:26 Money Can’t Buy Happiness, But It Can Buy Options 17:17 How Much Is Actually Enough? 21:21 Systems Over Willpower 26:50 Money Is Not The Goal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 26 · 36 min
Ask Jay: How Do I Forgive?
Jay answers four listener calls about the messy, unresolved side of forgiveness, from custody guilt and bias in parenting, to forgiving yourself after the sudden loss of a parent, uncovering a spouse’s hidden life after they’re gone, and the heartbreak of a friendship betrayal. Jay shares research-backed tools to release guilt, rebuild trust, and move forward for your own peace, without excusing what happened. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com⁠/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. Head to https://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. Access resources from the hotline for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders here: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 00:24 What Forgiveness Is Really For 00:49 The Guilt Mothers Are Expected To Carry 01:54 Are Mothers And Fathers Held to Different Standards? 07:45 The Guilt That Comes After Losing a Parent 08:40 Forgiving Yourself For What You Couldn’t Control 15:52 When Grief Comes With Betrayal 17:54 The Trap Of “I Should Have Known” 22:05 The 4 Levels Of Trust 25:17 The Pain Of A Friendship Betrayal 26:20 When Healing Doesn’t Feel Like Healing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 24 · 1 hr 42 min
Alison Wood Brooks: The Science Behind Great Conversations
Jay sits down with Harvard Business School professor Alison Wood Brooks, author of Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves, to explore what makes great conversations actually work and where most of us get it wrong. Together, they unpack how to choose better topics, embrace the messiness of real dialogue, master the three stages of listening, and give compliments that genuinely connect. Alison also reveals why admitting uncertainty builds more trust than having all the answers, and shares practical conversation games you can start using right away. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Learn to own the conversations that matter most in Alison Wood Brooks' new class on MasterClass: The Conversation Advantage With Alison Wood Brooks | MasterClass PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. Head to https://wayfair.com right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 01:51 Shifting Focus from Yourself In Conversation 05:31 Lowering Your Anxiety with Topic Prep 08:30 Is It Better to Be Interesting or Interested? 09:45 The Butterfly Net Metaphor 13:00 Low-Stakes Practice To Build High-Stakes Confidence 14:00 Debunking Traditional Rules of Persuasion 15:55 Building Conversational Safety Through Validation 17:06 Agenda-Free Relationships vs. Manipulative Networking 20:36 The Power of Follow-Up Questions 24:00 Embracing the Natural Messiness of Dialogue 26:11 Unrealistic Standards Set by Media and Podcasts 27:06 Alison's Top Three Small Talk Techniques 29:22 Balancing Leading vs. Following in Conversation 32:40 Does Your Mind Wander During Conversation? 33:40 The Power of Callbacks 34:00 The Attention Crisis and Screen Disruption 37:09 Strategies for Staying Present 39:00 Reciprocity and the Good-to-Great Question Shift 41:14 Intimate Openers and Stealth Topic-Switching 46:12 How to Respond to One Word Answers 47:35 Game 1: Spontaneous Depth and Sincerity 51:57 Game 2: Breaking Through Reserve 55:56 Talk Time Game: Battle of the Nice Guys 01:01:03 The Compliment Landmines to Avoid 01:04:00 This Is Damaging Your Potential Connections 01:09:48 The Best Way to Receive a Compliment 01:12:30 Talk Time Game: Admitting Uncertainty 01:21:30 Feel More Confident During Conversations 01:22:05 Dating Conversations and the First-Date Pause 01:26:20 Reviving a Dying Date Conversation 01:29:54 Deconstructing the "36 Questions to Fall in Love" 01:31:40 Defusing Heated Disagreements 01:32:22 Preparing for Difficult Conversations 01:34:00 When Distance Is Better Than Talking 01:37:45 Alison Wood Brooks on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://www.talkstudios.com/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-wood-brooks-7b98b826 Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/profalisonbrooks/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 21 · 32 min
The Surprising Reason You're Still Unhappy
Jay breaks down the difference between healthy self-reflection and the kind of rumination that keeps you stuck in your own head. He shares four practical shifts to help you break the cycle, from redirecting your attention and resisting isolation to finding purpose through serving others and stepping into what Maslow called self-transcendence. Jay also shares a simple seven-day challenge to help you put it all into practice. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com⁠/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. Your future is waiting, and Walden is here to help you achieve it. https://WaldenU.edu JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:22 The Rumination Trap 04:00 Four Shifts to Break The Cycle 05:48 #1: The Power Of Attention 10:40 #2: Overcoming The Instinct To Isolate 16:20 #3: Finding Meaning By Being Useful 21:35 #4: Self-Transcendence 25:00 The Seven-Day Challenge 26:48 Healing and Growth as a Gift to Others 28:40 Expanding Your World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 19 · 38 min
Ask Jay: How Do I Let Go?
In the very first episode of Ask Jay, a new series where listeners send in voice notes with their biggest questions, Jay explores what it really means to let go when your heart is still holding on. Through four deeply personal stories, he unpacks the difference between love and trauma bonds, the pull of breadcrumbing and relationship amnesia, the anxious-avoidant cycle, and what it takes to rebuild trust after betrayal. Along the way, Jay shares practical tools to help you choose yourself, rebuild self-trust, accept silence as an answer, and recognize when healing needs to come before making a decision about a relationship. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com⁠/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. Your future is waiting, and Walden is here to help you achieve it. https://WaldenU.edu Access resources from the Domestic Violence support hotline here: https://www.thehotline.org/ JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 01:23 Are You Holding On To A One-Sided Relationship? 03:40 The Law of Reciprocation 06:23 Breadcrumbing And Listening to Your Body 07:34 Trauma Bonds And Relationship Amnesia 09:16 Letting Go Of The “Good Girl” Persona 11:04 Is It Love or A Trauma Bond? 16:07 Why Toxic Relationships Feel So Hard to Leave 16:41 Rebuilding Self-Trust After Abuse 19:11 The Love As Action Test 20:12 Why Avoidant Partners Leave 21:52 What An Avoidant Partner May Be Thinking 23:32 Stop Trying To Read Their Mind 25:38 Redirecting Hope Back Toward Yourself 29:21 Can Trust Be Rebuilt After Betrayal? 31:00 What Was the Purpose Of The Break? 32:58 Should You Give Second Chances? 33:39 Healing Before Making A Relationship Decision 34:36 Building A “Second Marriage” With The Same Person Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 17 · 1 hr 9 min
PARIS JACKSON: “No Intervention Could Have Gotten Me Sober”
Musician and artist Paris Jackson joins Jay for an extraordinarily raw, courageous, and deeply honest conversation on addiction, recovery, and the messy, non-linear journey of healing. Paris reflects on her unconventional childhood, the chronic loneliness that shadowed her early years, and the dark reality of substance abuse that nearly cost her her life and her voice. She opens up about the trauma of adolescent rehab centers, surviving severe mental health crises, and why true recovery requires moving beyond symptom-focused treatment to embrace holistic health, self-grace, and spiritual surrender. Together, Jay and Paris explore the power of inner child work, why pain can be alchemized into medicine, and how finding a conscious connection to something higher can help us feel truly safe in our own skin. Healing is not linear, and growth is not a straight line, it’s a spiral. Every time you revisit a challenge, you are meeting it with more wisdom, more resources, and a deeper capacity for self-forgiveness. Trust that your darkest moments can become your most potent medicine, and that peace begins the moment you give yourself permission to feel it all. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. Your future is waiting, and Walden is here to help you achieve it. https://WaldenU.edu JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 1:31 The Meaning Behind 'Happiest Day of My Life' 5:07 Unconventional Childhood and Homeschooling Reflections 6:32 One of Paris’s Most Defining Childhood Memories 8:03 Buddhist Parables, Balance, and Letting Go of Judgment 10:52 Chronic Loneliness and The Roots of Addiction 12:20 Redefining Gateway Drugs and Escapism 14:15 The Severe Consequences of Substance Abuse 19:30 Rebuilding Trust and Finding Authentic Friendship 22:27 Suicide Attempts, Turning Points, and Choosing Sobriety 23:34 Adolescent Rehab Trauma 31:38 Developing a Relationship with a Higher Power 35:17 The Dance Between Spiritual Surrender and Intentional Action 36:37 Analyzing 'Stitched' and Soul Connections 40:22 Inner Child and Inner Teen Healing Work 43:07 The Spiral Nature of Healing and Growth 46:24 ECT Treatment, Western Medicine, and Holistic Health Shifts 54:42 Finding Regulation Through Physicality, Nature, and Animals 59:25 Temporality of Emotions and Embracing Life's Full Spectrum 01:03:17 Paris Jackson on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://www.parisjacksonofficial.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/parisjackson YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmy63O0SRIlz58gwiZhbbIA X | https://x.com/ParisJackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 14 · 33 min
How to Make Friends as an Adult
Loneliness doesn’t come from being surrounded by too few people, it comes from believing you have to wait for connection to find you. In this episode, Jay shares five powerful mindset shifts to help you build meaningful friendships as an adult by overcoming the fear of rejection, letting go of imagined judgment, and embracing the courage to make the first move. Through practical insights and research-backed wisdom, you'll discover that lasting friendships aren't built through perfect chemistry, but through consistent presence, intentional effort, and the willingness to create the community you've been searching for. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. On Purpose is now Netflix and Spotify exclusive http://www.netflix.com/onpurposewithjayshetty https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=33f7898fb334437c JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:33 5 Mindset Shifts to Make Friends 00:03:51 Why Making Friends Feels Harder Now 00:06:25 The Fear Keeping You Lonely 00:09:55 People Like You More Than You Think 00:14:35 Why Repetition Builds Real Friendships 00:21:01 Stop Waiting, Start Building Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 12 · 1 hr 20 min
Jim Curtis: The Secret to Stop Self-Sabotage
Jay sits down with transformational coach Jim Curtis, author of The Book of Possibility, to unpack how our subconscious beliefs, many formed before age seven, quietly shape our careers, relationships, and sense of what we think we deserve. Jim breaks down his Release, Align, Become framework, walks through the four core childhood wounds behind our biggest triggers, and shares practical tools for anxiety and self-doubt, ultimately revealing who you actually are beneath the programming. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com⁠/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 What Are We Getting Wrong About Manifestation? 01:40 Where Our Core Assumptions Come From 04:01 Awareness, Releasing, and Challenging Assumptions 06:57 Deconstructing “I Don’t Know What I Want” 11:45 The Release-Align-Become Framework 17:00 Jay’s Identity Shift: Employee to Entrepreneur 18:16 The Buddha’s Raft Story 20:56 Crafting Affirmations & Laddering Up 24:26 Jim’s Personal Resistance 26:58 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Releasing Shame 29:18 Jim’s Wake-Up Call: Shamans and Kung Fu 31:45 Jim’s Spinal Lesion and the Blackout Walk 34:40 Pain and Suffering as Doorways to Growth 35:20 Demystifying Hypnosis & The Power of Suggestion 44:17 Healing a Lifelong Phobia 46:07 Tools for Anxious and Ruminating Thoughts 48:30 Pre-Patterning for Repetitive Triggers 52:00 The Four Core Childhood Wounds 57:01 The Biggest Mistake in Seeking Love 01:01:46 Rejection Is Protection 01:05:19 Vulnerability: Masks, Mirrors, and Feeling Seen 01:07:23 Breaking Free from “Buckets” 01:09:39 Rebuilding Identity After a Breakup 01:11:55 Connection to Universal Consciousness 01:14:48 Jim Curtis On Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://www.jimcurtiscoaching.com/ The Book of Possibility | https://www.bookofpossibility.com/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-curtis-revenue Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jimcurtis1/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 10 · 1 hr 21 min
TRAVIS BARKER: "My Biggest Fear Actually Happened"
In this episode, Jay sits down with legendary drummer Travis Barker to talk about the discipline that built his career, the tragedy that almost ended it, and the slow, hard-won path back to peace. Travis opens up about losing his mother as a teenager, his struggles with addiction, the 2008 plane crash that changed his life, and how love, friendship, and sheer determination brought him back to himself. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com⁠/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:43 Childhood Memories & Drum Practice 03:08 Skateboarding 03:48 Drum Kit & Musical Genres 05:45 Getting Good & Learning Jazz Charts 07:49 Natural Talent Vs. Hard Work 09:56 Grieving The Loss Of His Mother 11:54 Mom’s Final Advice & Marching Band Tryouts 13:40 Garage Rehearsals & Dad’s Hard Ultimatums 15:58 The Grind of Being In An Independent Band 17:42 Counselors Laughing At The Dream 19:13 How Blink-182 Came Into His Life 22:17 What Practicing Looks Like Today 23:26 Early Financial Success & His Dad’s Advice 26:55 Introduction To Drugs And Self-Medicating 30:48 Inside Blink-182’s First Breakup 32:32 Collaborating With DJ AM 35:01 High-Functioning Addiction & DJ AM’s Intervention 37:01 The South Carolina Show & His Daughter’s Premonition 41:47 The Plane Crash 45:17 Processing Loss And Amputation Fears 48:49 Survivor’s Guilt & 20 Years Without Flying 50:18 How Kourtney Got Him Flying Again 51:36 Skin Grafts And Hospital Suicidal Thoughts 54:44 Grieving the Death of DJ AM 59:20 Feeling The Presence of Passed Loved Ones 01:00:20 Surprises of Life Today 01:01:07 His Relationship with Kourtney Kardashian 01:02:41 Navigating A Miscarriage 01:03:51 Rocky’s Birth And Emergency Fetal Surgery 01:05:25 The Decision To Go Sober 01:07:32 First Flight In 20 Years 01:10:00 Blink-182 Reunion 01:11:53 Overcoming Fear & Running Toward Challenges 01:14:19 What His Mother Would Be Most Proud Of 01:14:45 Favorite Collaborations & Grammy Moment 01:16:10 Travis Barker On Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://www.travisbarker.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/travisbarker YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/travisbarker Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/travisbarkerofficial/ X | https://x.com/travisbarker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 7 · 29 min
Ready to Find Love? Start with These 5 Shifts
The greatest barrier to finding love isn't a lack of chemistry, it's a lack of opportunity. Jay explores why modern dating feels so exhausting and reveals the psychology behind attraction, offering practical ways to build a life that naturally invites love in. If you're feeling burned out by the search for "the one," this conversation is an invitation to release rigidity, handle rejection as data, and find hope for moving forward. Probability doesn't promise that your soulmate is waiting around the corner, but it does promise that tomorrow is not predetermined by yesterday. Trust that every new community and conversation makes space for the right connection, and that a life rich with curiosity will always lead you forward. With Love and Gratitude,Jay Shetty PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:34 Love as Probability: Creating Opportunities 01:43 Are You Isolating Yourself? 03:31 The First Psychological Concept That Will Reframe Dating 03:55 Debunking The Biggest Myth About Love 04:28 The Mere Exposure Effect Explained 06:09 Building Regular Spaces for Repeated Encounters Is Everything 08:22 The Second Shift For Meeting Your Soulmate 09:20 The Strength of Weak Ties 11:49 Your Preferences are The Problem, Not Your Standards 16:24 How to Harness First-Date Pressure 18:30 Redefining First Dates: Enjoyable Exploration 20:15 Start Separating Worth from Outcomes 22:57 High Standards and the Dating Puzzle Analogy 24:30 Zooming Out and Staying Open to Love 24:42 Curiosity, Community, and the Philosophy of Choice 25:42 To The People Losing Hope… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 5 · 33 min
Can’t Turn Your Mind Off At Night? Close Your Eyes & Listen to This
What if the heaviest thing you’re carrying tonight is something you haven’t even admitted you’re holding? In this episode, Jay meets you in the dark, in the moment you’re lying awake calculating how many hours of sleep you have left. Through a guided visualization and gentle reminders about how healing actually works, he shows you that peace isn’t something you force by thinking harder, it’s something you find by carrying less. One breath at a time. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com⁠/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. On Purpose is now Netflix and Spotify exclusive http://www.netflix.com/onpurposewithjayshetty https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=33f7898fb334437c JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Late-Night Welcome 01:00 The Noise of a Quiet Mind 02:00 Understanding Your Mind’s Defenses 04:00 Guided Breathing & Reminding Your Body of Safety 05:00 Identifying Your Internal Weight 06:15 Admitting the Heavy Things 06:45 The Story of the Mountain and the Stone 09:45 Pushing Through Doubt and Unseen Progress 12:45 The Breakthrough & Hidden Gemstones 13:30 The True Power of Every Strike 14:30 Seeing Gradual Growth in Your Own Life 15:45 Not Mistaking Your Season for Your Destination 16:15 Reflecting on Your Past Surprises 17:30 The World Spinning Outside Your Room 18:30 Walking Toward Your Future 19:30 Visualizing a Hopeful Tomorrow 20:30 A Morning That Doesn’t Demand Certainty 22:15 Unimagined Good Is Coming 23:45 A Gentler Question to Ask Yourself 24:15 Where Peace Actually Lives 25:30 Carry Only Tonight’s Breath 26:30 Trusting Life’s Natural Flow 27:30 Befriend Your Overactive Mind 28:30 Life, One Page at a Time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 3 · 1 hr 9 min
Dr Joe Dispenza: The Formula For Transforming Your Life
What if your greatest limitation is simply what you believe is possible? After witnessing thousands of people transform their lives in ways that continue to challenge conventional thinking, Dr Joe Dispenza believes we're capable of far more than we've been taught to believe. In this episode, Jay Shetty sits down with Dr Joe to explore how our thoughts, emotions, and habits shape our reality, why so many of us stay trapped in familiar patterns, and what it takes to create lasting change. Together, they unpack the science of meditation, the power of intention, and how changing your inner world may be the first step toward changing your life. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty PURPOSE10 for 10% at altrarunning.com/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. Talk to a State Farm agent today to learn how you can choose to bundle and save with the Personal Price Plan. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. On Purpose is now Netflix and Spotify exclusive http://www.netflix.com/onpurposewithjayshetty https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=33f7898fb334437c JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast Experience Dr Joe's teachings in person at one of his immersive week-long retreats held around the world. Learn more and explore upcoming events: https://www.events.drjoedispenza.com/retreats Dive deeper into the research. Explore Dr Joe's published scientific papers and the studies referenced throughout this podcast: https://drjoedispenza.com/scientific-research What We Discuss: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:46 Self-Knowledge Is True Power 00:01:56 How Your Beliefs Are Formed 00:06:21 Living in a Virtual Reality 00:08:49 What Real Change Looks Like 00:15:35 Childhood Beliefs That Still Control You 00:17:15 The Limits of Your Emotions 00:19:19 Stop Reinforcing Negative Thought Patterns 00:26:13 The Gap Between Your Old and New Self 00:28:58 Escape the Negative Thought Loop 00:31:22 Why Pattern Interruptions Matter 00:33:23 Stop Scrolling Before Bed 00:36:18 The Woman Who Regrew Her Colon 00:44:43 How Meditation Changes Your Body 00:46:12 Can Meditation Change Reality? 00:49:01 Do Alternate Realities Exist? 00:50:26 Where Attention Goes, Energy Flows 00:55:56 The Power of Collective Healing 01:00:21 Transformations Backed by Science 01:03:45 Joe on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://drjoedispenza.com/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/drjoedispenza Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/DrJoeDispenzaOfficialNewsFanPage Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drjoedispenza/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoedispenza/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@drjoedispenza X | https://x.com/DrJoeDispenza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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