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On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.

I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

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Episodes

10 Ways You Know It Is Time To Leave Your Relationship Or Job & 10 Questions To Help You Make Your Decision

Finding the reason to let go and move on is never because of a simple reason. It is often a result of a series of stressful events, unreasonable situations, and in some cases, traumatic experiences that make us anxious. These unpleasant circumstances push us to the end and would make us question ourselves if it’s still worth staying or is it finally time to move on. Or, if you’re mentally and emotionally prepared to leave it all behind and restart your life somewhere else. In this episode of On ...

Jun 04, 202131 min

Jocko Willink ON: Leading Like a Navy Seal & Taking Extreme Ownership of Every Problem in Your Life

Jocko Willink ( @jockowillink ) joins Jay Shetty to talk about extreme ownership and discipline, switching from a competition-based to a collaborative culture, building trust even in stressful situations, and mastering your self-discipline. He is a retired naval officer who served in the Navy SEALs and an author of several books including Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win. He also co-hosts Jocko Podcast that discusses discipline and leadership in business, war, relationships, a...

May 31, 202158 min

4 Reasons We Try To Change Others And How To Cultivate Tolerance, Patience, Compassion Instead

Have you ever wished you could change someone in your life? Have you tried changing someone to fit your ideals and beliefs? If so, have you succeeded? Did it make you happy? It’s frustrating to try and change someone who isn’t willing to change, especially when your circumstances aren’t helping. This will only trigger stress and anxiety, and will continuously deplete your inner peace and compassion. In this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty discusses why we should stop trying to change others an...

May 28, 202122 min

Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Perry ON: Healing From Childhood Trauma And Becoming Self Aware, Confident Adults

You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon. Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Perry joined Jay Shetty in their first ever virtual book ...

May 24, 20211 hr 14 min

5 Reasons Why We Struggle to Hear Our Intuition & 5 Ways to Learn to Trust Yourself

When our emotions become overwhelming, we lose our ability to make sound decisions. We struggle to listen to anyone or anything else, even though our intuition seldom guides us wrong. In this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty reveals five reasons why many of us struggle to be in tune with our intuitions and how this leads to trust issues & self-doubt. Key Takeaways: 01:20 1.2M had to leave the workforce due to the pandemic 02:39 Reason #1 : We don’t understand the different roles of our mind...

May 21, 202121 min

Dr. Shefali ON: Breaking Free of Expectations & Living Life on Your Own Terms

Dr. Shefali ( @DrShefali ) joins Jay Shetty to talk about overcoming the objectification of feminine energy and how this suppression holds many women back from embracing their power She is a New York Times best-selling author and a clinical psychologist specializing in the integration of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy. She is an expert in family dynamics and personal development, teaching courses around the globe. What We Discuss with Dr. Shefali: 00:00 Intro 02:19 Women are the nurtu...

May 17, 202153 min

10 Things We Fear the Most & 5 Ways to Build More Confidence About the Future

Who doesn’t worry about the future? At some point in our lives, we all fear the unknown, and anxiety fills our thoughts. Although these feelings are very common, the best way to deal with them is to understand where they are coming from and knowing and how they coincide with what stage you are in your life. In this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty shares five strategies to help you better manage these fears, along with practical exercises you can use today to build better self-confidence. Learn...

May 14, 202126 min

Jamie Kern Lima ON: Body Shaming in the Beauty Industry and Developing Unstoppable Self-Confidence

Jamie Kern Lima ( @jamiekernlima ) sits down with Jay Shetty to uncover her rags to riches story, how to build your intuition muscles, and how persistence is the key to crushing your self-doubt She’s an entrepreneur and a media personality, and the first female chief executive officer of L'Oréal. Her latest book, Believe It , is written to inspire a new kind of self-belief and confidence in you and your dreams! Achieve success in every area of your life with Jay Shetty’s Genius Community . Join ...

May 10, 20211 hr 5 min

8 Types of Toxic People and 5 Steps to Setting Stronger Boundaries

Would you believe me if I said toxic people don’t exist? You’ve probably got someone in mind right now... But it’s true, people aren’t born toxic - it’s their negative habits, conditioning, and behaviors that installed these toxic characteristics. This doesn’t mean they’re bad people, it just means you need better boundaries. In this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty identifies the 8 types of toxic people and the 5 steps to setting boundaries in all of your relationships. Achieve success in ever...

May 07, 202129 min

RUSS ON: How to Focus Your Self-Determination to Successfully Manifest Your Goals and Visions

You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon. On Purpose has been nominated for a Webby Award - help us win by voting NOW! ht...

May 03, 202157 min

5 Life Changing Relationship Lessons I’ve Learned In the Last 5 years and 3 Surprising Reasons Couples Fail

On Purpose has been nominated for a Webby Award - help us win by voting NOW! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2021/podcasts/general-series/health-wellness If you’re unsure what went wrong in your last relationship, your current one may not last very long either... that is, until you learn why. It might come as a surprise when you learn that the answer is simple, and it lies within you. The power to lasting relationships doesn’t depend on who your partner is, but your level of commitmen...

Apr 30, 202127 min

Martha Beck ON: How To Let Go of Fear, Stop Listening to Others, and Learn To Trust Yourself

On Purpose has been nominated for a Webby Award - help us win by voting NOW! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2021/podcasts/general-series/health-wellness Friends, family, and society at large all have expectations of who we should be and what will make us happy. So understanding what you really want and being true to yourself can be very difficult. On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty , Jay speaks with renowned sociologist and life coach, Martha Beck, on her new book The Way ...

Apr 26, 202158 min

4 Signs You’re Struggling With Hidden Trauma and 6 Powerful Steps to Start Healing Yourself Naturally

On Purpose has been nominated for a Webby Award - help us win by voting NOW! https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2021/podcasts/general-series/health-wellness Chances are you’ll experience trauma at some point in your life, we all have: a breakup, difficult parents, injuries, or disease. But the emotional effects of trauma do not have to last forever. The memory of the traumatic events fades over time, leaving you with deep-rooted negative feelings you may not even realize you have. In thi...

Apr 23, 202131 min

Will Smith ON: Owning Your Truth and Unlocking the Power of Manifestation

You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon. Will Smith ( @willsmith ) is an actor, producer and musician, two-time Academy ...

Apr 19, 20211 hr 23 min

5 Ways to Find Balance Between Your Ambition and Wellbeing to Reach Your Potential & Succeed in Work and Life

Everyone says that to start that successful business or make that dream promotion, you have to work harder and longer than anyone else. But is that sustainable? Is there a way you can achieve success without burning out? On this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty outlines 5 simple ways to succeed in your dream career while thriving in your life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 16, 202130 min

Walter Isaacson ON: The Importance of Living a Curiosity-Driven Life & How To Develop It

If On Purpose inspires you, Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations will take your life to the next level. Go to https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius to learn more. The world has been forever changed by the simple question: What if? What if Leonardo Da Vinci never painted the Mona Lisa? What if Steve Jobs never started Apple? What if Jennifer Doudna never pursued gene editing? On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty , Jay speaks with acclaimed author and journalist, Walter Isaacson, ...

Apr 12, 202145 min

3 Reasons We Take People’s Opinions Too Seriously & 3 Ways to Stop Letting Them Define You

If On Purpose inspires you, Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations will take your life to the next level. Go to https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius to learn more. Have you ever stopped doing something because you were scared of what other people will think? Has this held you back from your true self? On this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty talks about why we take other's opinions so seriously and let go of this obsession today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Apr 09, 202133 min

Rhonda Byrne ON: How To Create an Abundance Mindset Using the Law of Attraction

If On Purpose inspires you, Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations will take your life to the next level. Go to https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius to learn more. Possibilities are all around us. We are more than who we think we are. But in order to truly become aware and find happiness, we need to move past the laws that we’ve let govern our mind and body and limit our potential. On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay talks with author Rhonda Byrne about her new book,The Gre...

Apr 05, 20211 hr

6 Steps to Overcome the Perfectionist Mindset and Focus On the Process

Are you a perfectionist? It is totally fine if you answered yes! On this episode of On Purpose , Jay Shetty tells stories about how he overcame the perfectionist mindset and provides six simple steps for you to do it too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 02, 202134 min

Arianna Huffington ON: How Setting Small Micro Habits Can Help Combat Burnout and Exhaustion

You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations take your well-being to the next level. Try them today at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius During times like these, we need to access the best in us. When we are exhausted and running on empty, we are the worst version of ourselves. But Arianna Huffington is on a mission to push back against Burnout Culture and to set a new metric for success: thriving. On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty , Jay speaks wit...

Mar 29, 202150 min

4 Biggest Arguments Couples Have and 3 Things To Do About It

If On Purpose inspires you, Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations will take your life to the next level. Go to https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius to learn more. Money. Kids. Parents. Housework. These are the pieces of everyday life that we either work with or against and sometimes it’s difficult to remember that our partner is on our team. It’s often said that practice makes perfect. But who knew that we should also be practicing how we argue with our partner? On this episode of On Pur...

Mar 26, 202127 min

Jennifer Lopez ON: Defining Your True Purpose and How to Create a Career That is True to Who You Are

You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon. You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditation...

Mar 22, 202121 min

3 Steps to Find Mentors and Coaches & 1 Tool to Transform Your Career for Success

Have you ever backed down from an opportunity at work because you didn’t think you were capable enough? Did you have anyone there to tell you otherwise? On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty , Jay Shetty discusses the importance of finding mentorship and how it can help you reach your most ambitious career goals. Want to join my mission? Discover how you can become a Jay Shetty Certified Coach at www.jayshettycoaching.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 19, 202124 min

Danica Patrick ON: How To Build Happiness Habits & Healthy Rituals By Listening To Your Body, Mind, and Heart

If On Purpose inspires you, Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations will take your life to the next level. Go to https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius to learn more. Life moves fast, especially when you’re used to speeds of over 200 mph! But mellow living in the slow lane requires intention. But who has the time? On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty , Jay speaks with Dancia Patrick about the strategies she’s used to slow down to build an intentional life and the habits she’s implem...

Mar 15, 202152 min

4 Reasons We Crave External Validation and 3 Ways to Feel Truly Seen, Heard, and Understood

You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations take your well-being to the next level. Try them today at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius Every person on the planet wants to be understood. But sometimes what we do to feel understood leaves us feeling even more lonely. On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty , Jay Shetty explains the difference between seeking validation and wanting to be seen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 12, 202125 min

Susan David ON: Why You Shouldn’t Avoid Difficult Conversations & How to Respond with Emotional Intelligence

You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations take your well-being to the next level. Try them today at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius At 15, Susan felt like she had so many emotions swirling around her head she could hardly speak. Now a world-renowned psychologist, Susan has not only learned to navigate her emotions--she has written the book on it. This week, Jay Shetty speaks with Harvard Psychologist Susan David and author of Emotional Agility about how t...

Mar 08, 20211 hr 18 min

6 Simple and Effective Habits To Do Before Bed to Deepen Your Sleep & Thrive Productively During the Day

You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations take your well-being to the next level. Try them today at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius Pause. Put your phone down. Take a deep breath. It’s time for bed! On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty , Jay Shetty describes simple habits to build into your bedtime routine to improve your sleep and thrive 24 hours a day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Mar 05, 202124 min

Big Sean ON: Releasing Negative Perspectives to Realize Your Own Path Forward

You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon. You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditation...

Mar 01, 20211 hr 3 min

7 Simple Ways to Build Confidence & How to Feel Stronger and More Empowered in Relationships and Work

You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations take your well-being to the next level. Try them today at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius When Jay was a kid, he got up in front of his class only to be laughed off stage by his peers. This event easily could have made him scared to speak in public again. But instead, facing his fears helped him build the confidence to not only speak in public, but create a podcast that is listened to by millions of people. On thi...

Feb 26, 202131 min

Adam Grant ON: How to Rethink Your Assumptions & Become More Effective at Communicating with Others

This is a special TWO part episode! You love On Purpose because it inspires your life. Have you tried Jay’s Genius workshops and meditations to access even deeper well-being? Learn more at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius Adam is a world-renowned psychologist at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. So you’d think he understands his mind enough to get things right the first time, right? Think again. This week, Jay Shetty speaks with Adam Grant about his new book Think Again and ...

Feb 22, 20212 hr 19 min
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