On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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Coral Santoro: The #1 Reason Most People Never Reach Their Goals (Use THIS 1% Rule to Keep Making Progress When Motivation Disappears) Jun 08, 2026

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Many of us feel pressured to keep up with timelines, expectations, and the highlight reels we see online, but this conversation offers a different perspective. Coral Santoro shares how success is less about reaching a destination and more about who you become through resilience, patience, and self-belief. From navigating failure and uncertainty to building meaningful relationships and staying true to your vision, she reminds us that there is no universal timeline for achievement. This episode is a powerful reflection on purpose, courage, and the importance of continuing to build your life, even when progress is quiet, slow, and unseen.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Stop Comparing Your Timeline to Others

How to Keep Going When It Stops Being Exciting

How to Turn Failure Into Useful Data

How to Stay Patient While Chasing Big Goals

How to Find Success in the Boring Work

How to Surround Yourself With Supportive People

How to Communicate Better in Relationships and Business

How to Keep Building Even When No One Believes in You

Every challenge, setback, and uncertain moment is shaping you into someone stronger, wiser, and more resilient. Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep building. The life you want is not created in a single breakthrough, it’s built through the small, consistent choices you make every day.

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:32 Why You’re Not Falling Behind

03:25 How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

08:35 The 3 Traits That Drive Success

13:19 The Secret to Staying Patient

16:50 Focus on Your Own Path

26:37 Building the Right Circle Around You

29:32 Finding Beauty in Life’s Quiet Moments

36:59 Simple Ways to Train Your Brain for Success

42:41 Hearing More, Listening Less

45:22 This or That: Entrepreneurial Mindsets

50:59 How to Grow a Social Media Following

54:41 The Power of Choosing the Right Partner

01:03:36 Why Great Communication Changes Everything

01:07:57 Coral on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Website | https://www.coralsantorogroup.com/

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WGOzdnEcNaYioYrP132Gg

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/p/Coral-Santoro-61570173779394/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/coralsantoro/

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/coralsantoroventuresinc

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Miles Chamley-Watson: #1 Mindset Shift That Changes Everything (Try THIS to Stay Sharp, Focused, and In Control) Jun 03, 2026

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In this conversation, Jay sits down with Olympic medalist and world champion fencer Miles Chamley-Watson to explore the mindset behind true resilience. Miles opens up about how fencing became his anchor through a difficult childhood, and the lessons shaped by failure, racism, family trauma, and the pressure of competing on the world’s biggest stages. Together, they unpack how confidence is earned through competence, how adversity can be turned into fuel, and why real success is staying rooted in who you are while creating opportunities for others. Throughout the episode, Miles shares the principles that helped him turn setbacks into purpose and use his platform to inspire the next generation.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Turn Setbacks Into Fuel for Success

How to Perform Under Extreme Pressure

How to Build Resilience Through Adversity

How to Stop Letting Fear Control Your Decisions

How to Create a Life Bigger Than Your Achievements

How to Be the Person Others Can Look Up To

No matter where you are in your journey, remember that you don’t have to be perfect to move forward. Keep learning, stay true to who you are, and trust that growth often happens in the moments that test you the most.

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:39 Why Is It So Hard to Fit In?

03:28 How Fencing Changed My Life

04:47 The Power of the Right Guidance

06:59 Why Every Great Athlete Needs a Mentor

09:09 Learn to Lose Before You Learn to Win

10:28 Bouncing Back From Your Biggest Defeat

13:58 Breaking Barriers in a Traditionally White Sport

16:19 Turning Anger Into a Competitive Advantage

18:22 What It Takes to Train Like a World-Class Fencer

20:47 Preparing for Competition Day

21:57 Reading and Anticipating Your Opponent

23:06 The Tragic Incident That Changed Fencing Forever

27:50 The Road to Olympic Success

33:00 Reconnecting With an Estranged Parent

39:15 When Life Leaves You Feeling Helpless

44:50 Staying True to Yourself Through Success

46:38 The Role Models Who Shaped My Life

51:01 The Importance of Strong Male Friendships

53:20 What is Inside a Professional Fencer’s Gear Bag?

57:17 Miles on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/fencer

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Sara Al Madani: Stop Falling for “Potential” (Look for THIS Instead So You Don’t Waste Months on the Wrong Person) Jun 01, 2026

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In this deeply honest conversation, Jay sits down with Sara Al Madani where she opens up about surviving toxic relationships, rebuilding her identity, and learning that love should never require abandoning yourself. Through pain, healing, and radical self-awareness, Sara shares how inner work became the foundation for every part of her life, from relationships to faith to self-love.

Jay and Sara explore why we often confuse chemistry for compatibility, why we repeat familiar relationship patterns, and how healing starts the moment we stop blaming others and start taking responsibility for our choices. This episode is a reminder that love isn’t about chasing validation or fixing people, it’s about knowing yourself deeply enough to stop settling for less.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Stop Settling for Less

How to Heal Before Dating Again

How to Tell The Difference Between Want and Need

How to Break Toxic Relationship Patterns

How to Choose Compatibility Over Chemistry

How to Rebuild Self-Worth After Heartbreak

How to Become the Love You Seek

The moment you stop chasing validation, stop settling for breadcrumbs, and start choosing your peace, your life begins to change in ways you never imagined.

Grab a copy of Sara’s book, Dear Narcissist: F*ck You, a bold, direct, and unfiltered guide to understanding narcissists in real life, just visit https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Narcissist-Spotting-Escaping-Narcissistic/dp/B0F54NB6LP

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

02:07 The One Question to Ask Before Dating

04:15 Are You Looking for Love or Filling a Void?

05:57 What Are Your Dating Non-Negotiables?

08:56 Chemistry Is Not the Same as Compatibility

12:01 What Does Inner Work Actually Look Like?

15:41 The First Step Toward Healing

19:25 How to Raise Your Relationship Standards

22:33 Don’t Ignore These Dating Deal-Breakers!

27:37 Knowing When It’s Time to Leave

31:32 The Cost of Staying in a Toxic Relationship

34:42 Finding the Courage to Walk Away

39:10 Healing Through Your Relationship with God

42:49 What to Do When Someone Suddenly Ghosts You

45:58 Stop Falling in Love with Potential

47:00 You Can’t Force Someone to Change

49:51 Stop Waiting for Someone to Become Better

53:05 Don’t Abandon Self-Love For a Relationship

57:58 Manifestation Starts with Surrender

58:54 Is There Truth to These Popular Love Clichés?

01:00:52 Forgiveness Is Essential For Healing

01:03:13 How to Rewire and Train Your Mind

01:05:28 Sara on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Website | https://saraalmadani.com/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/iamsaraalmadani/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/saraalmadani/

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Stuck in Hustle Mode 24/7? (7 Types of Rest to Finally Recharge Without the Guilt) May 29, 2026

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Some of us are so busy trying to build a life that we forget to actually live it.

Today, Jay explores the hidden cost of hustle culture and why so many people are quietly exhausting themselves in the pursuit of success. He reflects on how productivity has become tied to self-worth, where being busy is mistaken for being valuable. Through honest insight, Jay unpacks the emotional drivers behind overworking, the fear of falling behind, the pressure to prove yourself, and the belief that rest must be earned. He challenges the obsession with constant performance, reminding us that a meaningful life cannot be built on depletion alone.

Jay also reframes what real rest actually means. Beyond vacations or escape, he explains that true restoration must be woven into everyday life. He breaks down the seven types of rest people need, physical, mental, emotional, sensory, social, creative, and spiritual, and reveals how many of us are depleted in more than one. With clarity and compassion, Jay shows why scrolling and numbing aren’t real recovery, and encourages listeners to slow down and face what busyness often helps us avoid.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Rest Without Guilt

How to Protect Your Energy

How to Build Healthy Work Rhythms

How to Create Real Rest

How to Break Free From Hustle Culture

How to Be Present in Life

Give yourself permission to slow down before life forces you to. Because success means very little if you’re too tired to experience it.

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

02:20 Lie #1: More Work Equals More Results

03:12 Lie #2: Busy Equals Important

03:48 Lie #3: Rest Is a Reward You Earn

04:44 Lie #4: If You're Not Ahead, You're Behind

05:39 What Does Real Rest Look Like?

10:40 Your Identity is NOT Built on Producing

11:39 You’re Not Falling Behind!

12:46 Rest Forces You to Face What You’ve Been Avoiding

14:07 Why Guilt Shows Up the Moment You Stop

15:00 No One Ever Gave You Permission to Rest

15:58 6 Ways to Break the Hustle Trap

22:04 Don’t Miss The Life You Were Too Busy to Live

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Matthew Hussey: The #1 Dating Mistake Keeping You Stuck (Focus On THIS Over Chemistry and Build a Lasting Relationship) May 27, 2026

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In this live conversation, Jay sits down at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas with Matthew Hussey for an honest and refreshing discussion about modern love, dating, and relationships. Together, they unpack why dating feels so exhausting today, how we confuse chemistry with emotional chaos, and why real connection is often quieter, steadier, and healthier than we expect. Their conversation challenges the idea of “finding the one” and instead reminds us that great relationships are something we build over time through trust, consistency, and emotional maturity.

From setting healthy standards to learning how to communicate your needs without fear, this episode is full of relatable insights for anyone navigating love in today’s world. Jay and Matthew also explore the importance of self-worth, emotional safety, and trusting yourself enough to walk away from relationships that no longer serve you. It’s a thoughtful reminder that love shouldn’t make you lose yourself, and that the right relationship should help you feel more like yourself than ever before.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Stop Chasing Chemistry

How to Set Healthy Standards

How to Communicate Your Needs Clearly

How to Trust Yourself Again

How to Date Without Losing Yourself

How to Break Toxic Dating Patterns

How to Create a Strong Relationship

The right relationship will never require you to abandon yourself, shrink your needs, or constantly prove your worth. Real love grows through honesty, patience, consistency, and the courage to stay true to who you are.

Listen to the Love Life with Matthew Hussey podcast for more modern dating tips. Visit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/love-life-with-matthew-hussey/id1064051384

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:18 How to Stay Open to Love

05:08 Is Chemistry Actually Misleading?

11:22 Healthy Standards vs Unrealistic Expectations

15:48 Are Your Needs Being Met?

22:14 How Do You Know They’re the One?

26:42 Why Great Relationships Take Discipline

31:13 Should Relationships Feel Hard?

34:29 Why Communication Feels So Difficult

37:59 Chemistry vs Compatibility

39:14 When Should You Meet Friends and Family?

40:13 Keeping Your Relationship Off Social Media

42:37 The Secret to a Lasting Marriage

45:00 It’s Not Your Job to Fix Someone

50:36 The Need to Stay in Control

57:27 What Overgiving Is Really Costing You

Episode Resources:

Website | https://matthewhussey.com/

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9HGzFGt7BLmWDqooUbWGBg

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/CoachMatthewHussey/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thematthewhussey

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@thematthewhussey

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Alex O’Connor: #1 Shift That Stops Endless Overthinking (FINALLY Get Unstuck) May 25, 2026

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What if certainty is what’s actually keeping you stuck?

Today Jay sits down with philosopher and creator Alex O’Connor for a deeply thought-provoking conversation about consciousness, certainty, religion, and the questions that quietly shape the way we live. Alex opens up about growing up rebellious, struggling in school, and feeling disconnected from traditional systems before discovering philosophy and the search for truth. Together, they explore why so many people feel pressure to have life figured out too early, and why curiosity, self-awareness, and the willingness to question your beliefs may matter more than having all the answers.

Jay and Alex unpack the mysteries of the human mind, the illusion of self, the limits of science, and humanity’s fear of death. Drawing from neuroscience, philosophy, and Eastern traditions, Alex challenges the idea that life can be fully explained through logic alone, while reflecting on how uncertainty can lead to deeper understanding rather than fear. This episode is an invitation to think beyond labels and rigid beliefs, and a reminder that some of life’s most meaningful discoveries begin when we stop pretending we’re certain about everything.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Find What You’re Truly Good At

How to Think Beyond Traditional Success

How to Question Your Deepest Beliefs

How to Balance Logic and Intuition

How to Stop Living on Autopilot

How to Become Comfortable With Uncertainty

Your doubts don’t make you weak, they make you human. And sometimes the bravest thing you can do is admit you’re still learning, while continuing to search for truth, purpose, and peace along the way.

If you’re ready to question everything you thought you knew about consciousness, religion, truth, and what it means to be human, Alex O’Connor’s Within Reason podcast is where philosophy becomes deeply personal. Link here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/within-reason/id1458675168

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:19 What’s a Childhood Memory That Shaped You?

04:51 Why You Feel Stuck Even When You’re Trying

07:29 Everyone Has Something They’re Meant To Do

14:15 What History Reveals About The Present

20:30 The Mystery of Consciousness

26:42 Inside the New Atheist Movement

31:20 Explaining Your Worldview to Others

45:35 The Limits of Science and Philosophy

56:24 What Makes a Good Life?

58:09 Are You Living by Your Beliefs?

01:14:54 Left Brain vs. Right Brain Thinking

01:17:53 Alex O’Connor’s Final Five

Episode Resources:

Website: https://www.alexoconnor.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CosmicSkeptic

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CosmicSkeptic/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmicskeptic/

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7 Mindset Shifts That ACTUALLY Work (Finally Change How You Think, React & Show Up) May 22, 2026

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Today, Jay breaks down seven mindset shifts that have fundamentally changed how he approaches pain, relationships, purpose, and growth. This isn’t surface-level inspiration. It’s the kind of perspective that stays with you, reshaping how you think in hard moments and how you show up every single day.

Jay challenges the idea that clarity comes before action, showing instead that purpose is built through movement, experimentation, and courage. Most people don’t fail because they lack discipline. They fail because their environment quietly shapes their habits, energy, and identity over time. From the stories we tell ourselves to the relationships we choose, Jay reveals how our internal narrative drives everything, from resilience to self-worth.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Heal From the People Who Trigger You

How to Stop Waiting and Start Moving Forward

How to Build an Environment That Supports Growth

How to Recognize the Patterns Keeping You Stuck

How to Create Stronger Relationships Through Daily Habits

How to Practice Mindsets That Actually Change Your Life

The way you think shapes the way you live, and even the smallest shift in perspective can begin changing the direction of your life. You do not need to have everything figured out to move forward. You only need the courage to take one honest step today.

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:20 #1: Pain Is Temporary, Don’t Let It Become Your Identity

04:57 #2: You Are Not Your Thoughts, You Are Your Response to Them

07:26 #3: The People Who Trigger You Are Your Greatest Teachers

11:29 #4: Clarity Comes From Action, Not Overthinking

14:44 #5: Your Environment Shapes Your Life More Than Motivation

18:59 #6: The Most Powerful Story You Tell Is the One About Yourself

22:12 #7: Real Love Is a Daily Choice, Not Just a Feeling

26:19 Mindsets Only Change Your Life When You Practice Them Daily

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Dhar Mann: Not Where You Want to Be Yet? (Follow THIS 5-Step Framework to Stop Overthinking and Finally Take Action) May 20, 2026

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Today Jay sits down with one of the world’s most influential digital storytellers, Dhar Mann, for a raw conversation about failure, identity, and resilience. Dhar opens up about growing up feeling caught between two worlds, battling loneliness, depression, and self-doubt, and how those painful experiences ultimately shaped his purpose. Together, they explore how our deepest wounds often become the message we’re here to share, and why real healing begins when we stop hiding who we are.

Dhar also breaks down the mindset and systems that helped him turn his lowest moments into a global storytelling brand. He shares why success comes from repetition, failure, and emotional connection, not validation, and reveals the story behind the one video he almost didn’t post that changed everything.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Keep Going After Rejection

How to Find Confidence Through Consistency

How to Build a Purpose-Driven Brand

How to Stop Hiding Your Struggles

How to Pivot When Life Changes

How to Choose the Right Partner

How to Create Success That Lasts

Some of the most meaningful breakthroughs happen after seasons of rejection, loneliness, and uncertainty. Keep showing up, keep believing in your growth, and keep taking the next step forward even when no one else can see the vision yet.

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

03:01 The Hidden Cost of Childhood Pain

05:36 Growing Up Desperate to Belong

08:47 The Real Meaning of Belonging

11:17 The Hustle That Started It All

16:05 What Failure Teaches You That Success Never Will

18:57 Fear of Failing in Public

26:07 The 5-Step Formula for Success

27:25 Owning Your Story (Even When It’s Messy)

32:35 How to Make People Actually Trust You

41:42 The Systems That Actually Build Success

49:39 The Key To Connection

54:20 Turning Content Into Impact

55:52 The Moment Everything Fell Apart

01:06:12 Choosing the Wrong Partner Can Cost You Everything

01:10:39 What Love Teaches You That Success Can’t

01:14:44 Dhar on Final Five

01:18:52 The Story Behind What Happens Next?

Episode Resources:

Website | https://www.dharmann.com/
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@dharmannspodcast/featured
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_hK9fOxyy_TM8FJGXIyG8Q

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/dharmannofficial/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dhar.mann/

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/dharmann

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@dhar.mann

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Dr. Lisa Miller: Feeling Lost, Stuck or Anxious? (Use THIS Spiritual Framework to Finally Move Forward With Clarity) May 18, 2026

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What if the hardest moments in your life weren’t there to break you, but were actually pointing you toward who you’re meant to be?

Today, Jay sits down with renowned psychologist, Columbia professor, and bestselling author Dr. Lisa Miller to explore the powerful intersection of science and spirituality. Together, they unpack one of the most transformative ideas of our time: that spirituality is not reserved for the religious or the enlightened, it is an innate human capacity wired into every one of us. Through groundbreaking neuroscience, Dr. Lisa reveals how our brains are biologically designed to perceive that we are loved, guided, and never truly alone. Jay and Lisa invite us into a new way of living, one where anxiety, heartbreak, disappointment, and uncertainty are no longer viewed as signs that we’ve lost our way, but as invitations into deeper spiritual awakening.

Throughout the episode, Jay and Lisa share profoundly personal reflections on life’s “red doors” and “yellow doors”, the moments when what we desperately wanted fell apart, only to lead us somewhere far more aligned, meaningful, and expansive than we could have imagined. Through intimate stories, spiritual practices, and powerful meditations, they explore how intuition, synchronicity, and inner knowing can guide us toward our true path when we finally learn to listen. Jay opens up about protecting his purpose, discovering his calling beyond societal expectations, and the courage it takes to trust the quiet voice within. Lisa beautifully reframes suffering not as punishment or failure, but as the very catalyst that awakens us to greater love, wisdom, and purpose. This episode is a reminder that some of the greatest breakthroughs in life begin with the moments that break us open.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Listen to Your Inner Wisdom

How to Turn Pain Into Spiritual Growth

How to Recognize Signs the Universe Is Sending You

How to Feel Guided When Life Feels Uncertain

How to Stop Ignoring Your Intuition

How to Stay Spiritual in a Busy, Modern World

How to Strengthen Your Spiritual Awareness Daily

How to Navigate Depression Through a Spiritual Lens

Maybe the answers you’ve been searching for aren’t outside of you, but in the quiet voice you’ve been too busy, too hurt, or too afraid to trust. Life won’t always go as planned, but sometimes the detours, disappointments, and closed doors are leading you somewhere deeper than success, toward a life that feels aligned, meaningful, and true.

To grab a copy of Lisa’s latest book, The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest for an Inspired Life, visit https://www.amazon.com/Awakened-Brain-Science-Spirituality-Inspired/dp/198485562X

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:58 You Were Never Meant to Walk Alone

03:14 Why This Generation Is Craving Spirituality

05:24 The Life-Changing Benefits of Spirituality

06:11 The Hidden Link Between Spirituality and Depression

08:32 What Does it Mean To Be Spiritual?

10:46 The Shift That Makes Life Feel Inspired Again

17:05 When Life Stops Being a Plan and Becomes an Adventure

20:07 The Part of You You’ve Been Ignoring

21:19 The Missing Piece in Mental Health

22:23 The Two Ways You Actually Know Something

25:04 Why Your Purpose Isn’t Something You Find

29:09 How to Finally Hear Your Inner Voice

36:10 What It Feels Like to Touch Something Higher

40:51 Anxiety As A Catalyst

43:52 What If Nothing in Your Life Is Random?

46:52 Learning to Trust Yourself on a Deeper Level

51:32 The Unexpected Path That Leads to Love

56:21 The Habit That’s Making You More Judgmental

57:10 Different Beliefs, One Aligned Relationship

01:02:53 The Subtle Sign You’re With the Wrong Person

01:04:59 The Truth About Money and Meaning

01:05:55 The Mistake That Keeps Spiritual People Broke

01:07:16 Why You Feel Stuck (And How to Get Back Into Flow)

01:10:20 How to Actually Ask for Guidance

01:13:06 The Real Source of Energy, Peace, and Clarity

01:14:15 The Awareness You Were Born With

01:16:16 What Happens When Kids Lose Their Intuition

01:18:08 Why Your Home Shapes Your Spiritual Life

01:21:35 Spirituality vs. Religion: What’s the Difference?

01:24:30 Why a Strong Spiritual Core Changes Everything

01:27:29 Lisa on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Website | https://www.lisamillerphd.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dr.lisamiller/

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Still Thinking About Your Ex? (Use This 2-Step Reset to Stop the Spiral for Good!) May 15, 2026

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You know that moment after a breakup when you find yourself going back to their photos. Not all of them, just the best ones. The trips, the laughs, the versions of you that felt happiest together. And before you even realize it, it starts to feel like you lost something perfect. This is about that moment. The quiet spiral where you begin to question your decision, wondering if you made a mistake, where the relationship in your memory starts to feel better than it actually was. Jay breaks down what’s really happening there. Your mind is editing the past, holding onto the highlights while slowly letting go of the reasons it didn’t work. The arguments, the doubts, the patterns that hurt you all start to fade. So what you’re missing isn’t the full relationship. It’s a curated version of it.

Jay unpacks why heartbreak can feel so overwhelming. It’s not just emotional, it’s biological. Your brain responds to the loss like withdrawal, craving the connection it got used to, which is why checking their profile or replaying old conversations can feel almost impossible to resist. Even deeper than that, Jay explains how breakups often tap into something older, patterns of attachment, fears of being left, or the need to feel chosen. When you think you’re missing them, part of what you’re really feeling is the loss of security, identity, and the version of yourself that existed in that relationship.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Stop Romanticizing Your Ex

How to Break the Late-Night Thought Spiral

How to Let Go Without Losing Yourself

How to Resist the Urge to Check Their Socials

How to Heal Without Reaching Out

How to Rebuild Your Identity After a Breakup

If you’re in that space right now, missing them, questioning everything, going back and forth in your mind, just know this: what you’re feeling is real, but it doesn’t mean the story you’re telling yourself is true. It means you cared, you attached, and now you’re learning how to let go.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

02:20 The Version You Miss Isn’t the Whole Truth

07:29 Why Your Mind Rewrites the Past

10:46 The Hidden Patterns That Break Relationships

12:29 What You’re Really Grieving

17:22 The Real Work of Letting Go

19:32 #1: No Contact Rule

21:07 #2: The Full Picture Exercise

22:01 #3: Interrupt the Spiral

23:38 #4: Rebuild Your Identity