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BETH HOLLOWAY: The Heartbreaking Story of Natalee Holloway and Her Mother's 18-Year Fight For The Truth Nov 09, 2026

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Beth Holloway, mother of Natalee Holloway, shares the full story of her 18-year search for answers after Natalee disappeared during a high school graduation trip to Aruba in 2005. She recounts the desperate first hours of the search, coming face to face with Joran van der Sloot, the corruption and dead ends that delayed justice for nearly two decades, and the 2010 extortion attempt that ultimately helped uncover the truth. Beth also opens up about the faith that sustained her through unimaginable loss and how she turned her grief into a mission to help young travelers stay safe.

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Introduction

01:57 Who Was Natalee?

03:30 Childhood Memories And Her Nickname "Hootie"

05:10 Preparing For The Graduation Trip To Aruba

07:15 The Call That Natalee Never Made Her Flight Home

08:56 When a Mother's Instincts Take Over

13:10 Her Day Job Vs. Stepping Into Crisis Mode

14:20 The Private Jet to Aruba & First Suspect Details

17:00 A Strange Premonition

19:08 Arriving in Aruba and Finding Unexpected Support

21:00 Staying Mentally Strong During the Search

22:10 Tracking Clues To Carlos And Charlie's

25:11 Uncovering The Security Video And Joran's Identity

28:17 Confronting Joran At His Residence

33:25 False Leads and Alleged Corruption in Aruba

38:26 Using Media Pressure To Keep The Case Alive

43:10 Finding Strength Through Faith

45:13 The Frustration Of Catch-and-Release Arrests

48:30 Media Blame And Natalee's Safety Legacy

55:03 Touring High Schools To Turn Anger Into Purpose

01:01:51 Joran's 2010 Extortion Demand

01:08:27 Finally Reaching Answers And Closure

01:12:44 A Message Of Resilience And Safety

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How to Change Your Life in 90 Days (And Make It Last) Nov 06, 2026

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Jay explains why trying to change everything about your life overnight often leads to burnout, and shares a practical 90-day approach to making changes that actually stick. He breaks down how to get clear on what you want your everyday life to look like three months from now, create space for your goals by doing less instead of more, and overcome procrastination with simple strategies like temptation bundling and if-then planning. Jay also shares how to build sustainable habits that keep you moving forward long after the 90 days are over.

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What I Discuss:

00:00 Introduction

00:24 The Danger of Changing Everything at Once

01:57 Why a Single 90-Day Focus Works

02:52 Envisioning Day 90

06:38 Identifying True Motivations and Taking Action

07:48 Building Month One Through Subtraction

10:02 Overcoming the Planning Fallacy

12:30 Building Weekly Routines That Actually Stick

15:26 Making Necessary Adjustments in Month Two

18:12 Overcoming Procrastination With If-Then Plans

19:46 Tracking Progress With Simple Records

21:40 Designing a Sustainable Baseline

29:11 Achieving Long-Term Transformation

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Ask Jay: How Can I Stop Trying to Prove Myself to Others? Nov 04, 2026

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Jay takes four listener calls exploring conflict, relationships, and the pressure to constantly prove yourself. He shares why resolving an argument isn't always the same as understanding it, how to stop letting an old stigma define your worth, and what to do when your efforts go unrecognized. From repairing relationships after a fight to finding peace without closing yourself off to love, Jay offers practical advice on speaking up for yourself, letting go of the need for validation, and recognizing the difference between excitement and anxiety when dating someone new.

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What I Discuss:

00:00 Introduction

00:25 Reimagining The Nature of Conflict

00:48 Curiosity Vs. Ending Conflict

10:48 Overcoming Stigma And Imposter Syndrome

19:13 Giving Your All When Your Efforts Go Unnoticed

27:20 Choosing Peace Without Giving Up On Love

35:15 How to Stop Carrying Unresolved Conflict

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Robert Greene: The Surprising Reason You Feel Unhappy Even When Life Is “Good” Nov 02, 2026

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Bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Law of the Sublime, Robert Greene, joins Jay to explore why so many of us feel unfulfilled, even when we're achieving everything we thought we wanted. He opens up about the life-threatening stroke that changed his perspective and inspired his new book, and shares how reconnecting with our childhood interests can help us discover our true purpose. Robert also explains why boredom, struggle, and confronting our mortality can lead to a more meaningful life, how to turn envy into gratitude, and practical ways to navigate workplace politics, complicated relationships, and the feeling that life has become stagnant.

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What I Discuss:

00:00 Introduction

02:18 Why We Feel Disconnected and Unfulfilled

06:27 Pursuing The Right Goals

11:32 Near-Death Experience And Writing The Sublime

13:13 Uncovering Your Authentic Self

19:51 The Looking-Glass Self

22:20 Overcoming Boredom Through Slow Disciplines

27:38 What is The Difference Between Happiness And Fulfillment?

32:15 Resisting Modern Culture And Embracing Difficulty

36:08 Building Confidence Through Small Steps

41:03 The Anxiety of Feeling Behind in Life

48:00 Connection To Others vs. Chasing Wealth

51:17 Turning Envy Into Gratitude

55:12 Real Fulfillment Beyond Financial Success

58:32 Money As Oxygen, Not Fulfillment

01:00:13 Workplace Politics And Power Dynamics

01:02:46 Why We’re Drawn to People Who Send Mixed Signals

01:04:53 Breaking Out of Repetitive Life Patterns

01:07:23 Confronting Mortality To Feel Alive

01:14:45 Transcendence, Evolution, And Spirituality

01:19:37 The Anti-Sublime Vs. the False Sublime

01:25:02 Robert On Final Five

Episode Resources:

Pre-order The Law of the Sublime https://sites.prh.com/lawofthesublime

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

YouTube | https://youtube.com/@robertgreeneofficial

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5 Ways to Get Your Energy Back When Rest Isn’t Working Oct 30, 2026

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Jay explores why we can have plenty of time to rest and still feel completely exhausted. He shares five practical shifts to help you break out of the cycle of constant busyness, set healthier boundaries, and understand what your mind and body actually need to recover. Jay challenges the pressure to always be productive and explains how to let go of the guilt around slowing down so you can finally feel rested, not just take time off.

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What I Discuss:

00:00 Why Rest Doesn't Always Feel Restorative

03:30 Give Your Day An Ending

09:15 Rest From What Actually Exhausted You

13:10 Make Yourself Temporarily Unavailable

19:30 Do Something You Never Have To Get Better At

23:05 Stop Justifying Why You Need Rest

27:45 Reclaiming Choice Over Your Time

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TRISHA PAYTAS: The Truth Behind the Person Millions Watch Online Oct 28, 2026

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This episode with Trisha Paytas was filmed on September 28th and set to release on October 28th

Trisha Paytas opens up like never before about the experiences that shaped her life, from childhood trauma and her complicated relationship with her father to stripping and the years she spent chasing fame and validation online. She reflects on the rise and fallout of Frenemies, the intense online backlash that followed, and how therapy, DBT, and meditation helped her rebuild her life. Trisha also shares how her marriage to Moses and becoming a mother have changed her perspective on success, happiness, and what truly matters. In her upcoming memoir, Crying on the Kitchen Floor, she reflects on her complicated relationship with fame, her mental health struggles, and the journey that brought her into a new era of healing.

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Introduction

01:50 Warning Lies Ahead!

03:00 Finding Identity Through Motherhood

03:51 Blurry Childhood And Early Exposure

06:12 Seeking Her Father's Approval

08:20 Fears Of Raising Daughters

11:54 Growing Up Without Guidance & A Teacher’s Hurtful Comment

16:26 The Importance of A Mother's Protective Love

18:37 Invented Personas And Her First TV Appearance

21:23 Media's Romanticizing of Age-Gap Relationships

23:32 When A Teacher Crossed the Line

27:45 Advocating Against Power Imbalances

29:14 Moving To LA And Entering Sex Work

33:45 Fear Of Her Husband's Judgment

36:50 Past Lifetimes Vs. Present Spiritual Peace

38:41 From Sex Work To Internet Trolling

43:32 They Don’t Hate Me, They Hate The Persona

44:40 The Real-Life Cost of Your Online Persona

48:20 The First Time Trisha and Jay Met

49:30 Letting Go of Judgment Through Monk Training

52:44 Apologizing To Past Beefs

54:11 The Boy Who Cried Wolf And Police Wellness Checks

56:30 What Are The Vows of a Monk?

01:00:13 The Pitfalls Of Public Relationships

01:00:57 Balancing Public Content With Privacy

01:05:49 2019 Cancellation And Hitting Rock Bottom

01:09:41 Her BPD Diagnosis And DBT Therapy

01:11:40 Peak Success On The Frenemies Podcast

01:16:48 Frenemies Fallout, And The Unreleased Finale

01:19:32 Relentless Harassment And A Severe Psychotic Break

01:24:10 Meditation And Fertility Success

01:29:54 Perspective On The Ethan Klein Feud

01:35:20 Reflections For Her Children

01:36:44 Realizing Love Outweighs Fame And Money

01:39:08 Trisha On Final Five

Episode Resources:

Pre-order her book | Crying on the Kitchen Floor

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

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@trishlikefish88

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Vinh Giang: How to Communicate So People Actually Listen to You Oct 26, 2026

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Communication expert Vinh Giang joins Jay to share practical tools from his first book, Before We Forget How to Connect, to help you become a more confident communicator and build deeper, more meaningful connections. Vinh explains how to become a better listener, avoid common communication mistakes, and speak so people actually pay attention. From sounding confident when you're nervous to speaking up in meetings, navigating difficult conversations, and making a great first impression, Vinh shares simple techniques to help you communicate more effectively and connect with people in every area of your life.

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Introduction

00:25 Before We Forget How To Connect

01:52 The High-Low Buffalo Icebreaker

02:45 Sharing Personal Highs

05:15 Sharing Personal Lows

11:40 Sharing Personal Buffalos

13:40 Escaping Small Talk

16:10 Overcoming Self-Judgment

17:58 Sharing Wins Without Sounding Arrogant

19:50 Communication Beyond The Script

20:40 Gen Z's Communication Struggles

23:20 Last Word, Last Letter Game

27:20 The Four Modalities Of Listening

29:50 The Three Follow-Up Questions Rule

35:50 How Do You Make A Great First Impression?

40:10 Reading the Room, Not Formulas

44:10 Finding Your Unique Voice

49:00 Life As A Book: New Chapters

50:40 Building Executive Presence

53:20 Fix Your Resting Blank Face

58:30 Filming Yourself For Self-Awareness

01:02:20 When Your Mind Goes Blank

01:06:10 The Power Of The Pause

01:09:30 How Can You Sound Confident When You’re Nervous?

01:14:40 From Texting Chemistry to Real-Life Connection

01:18:40 How to Communicate Better During Arguments

01:20:20 Learning to Speak Up In Meetings

01:25:45 How to Join a Conversation Without Feeling Awkward

01:28:20 Leaving A Conversation Gracefully

01:31:4 Embracing Vulnerability

Episode Resources:

Book | https://vinhgiang.com/before-we-forget-how-to-connect

Website | https://vinhgiang.com/

YouTube | https://youtube.com/@askvinh

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

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5 Simple Habits to Stop Living on Autopilot & Unlock Your Highest Potential Oct 23, 2026

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Jay shares five unconventional mental exercises to break out of autopilot and strengthen parts of your mind you rarely use. From mapping out an imaginary place and sitting in silence without distractions to mirror gazing, reverse journaling, and spotting patterns in everyday life, he explores how these simple practices can sharpen your imagination, self-awareness, and attention. Jay explains why actively challenging your mind can be more powerful than passive learning, and how just 10 minutes a day can change the way you see and experience the world around you.

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What I Discuss:

00:00 Introduction

00:25 The Cost Of Familiarity

02:23 Redefining Mental Growth

03:28 Lucid Mapping

05:30 Strengthening Your Imagination

08:16 Training Internal Awareness

09:38 Overcoming Overstimulation And Boredom

11:45 10-Minute Sensory Reduction

13:24 Becoming More Aware of Your Thoughts

14:53 Observation Before Correction

17:07 Reverse Journaling

17:47 Reverse To-Do Lists

21:55 Pattern Hunting And Training Attention

23:17 Recognizing Behavioral Patterns

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Ask Jay: How Do You Move Forward When You're Grieving? Oct 21, 2026

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Jay takes four listener calls exploring the different ways we experience grief, from caring for a child with chronic illness and losing a close friendship to mourning a parent who's still alive and fearing the loss of someone you love. He shares practical ways to navigate uncertainty, make peace with relationships that have changed, let go of guilt, and stay present with the people you love instead of living in fear of losing them.

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What I Discuss:

00:00 Introduction

01:04 Finding Purpose Amidst Uncertainty

07:02 Navigating Inconsistent Friendships

09:30 The Radius Of Respect

15:40 How Do You Grieve Someone Who Is Still Alive?

16:47 Understanding Ambiguous Loss

21:48 Coping With Anticipatory Loss

23:37 Learning to Appreciate What You Have Before It's Gone

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EZRA FRECH: "I Was Put on This Earth to Change the Way We See Disability" Oct 19, 2026

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Ezra Frech shares the mindset, discipline, and determination that have shaped his career and led him to win two Paralympic gold medals. From turning heartbreak in Tokyo into motivation to using visualization and meditation to perform under pressure, Ezra reveals how he prepares for the biggest moments of his career. He also opens up about competing on Dancing With the Stars, breaking down misconceptions about disability, and founding Angel City Sports to make adaptive sports more accessible to the next generation.

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Introduction

01:20 "Pressure Doesn't Exist"

02:51 The Day Ezra Was Born

06:24 The 15-Hour Surgery At Age 3

11:15 The Kindergarten Letter

13:29 Learning To Handle The Stares

16:21 Overcoming Stigma And Bullying

23:18 Falling In Love With Sports

27:00 Changing Culture & Looking Ahead to LA 2028

31:09 Mentorship From Pau Gasol

33:56 A Message From Novak Djokovic

36:53 How Do You Define Confidence?

40:43 The Moment That Inspired His Paralympic Dream

44:35 Making Team USA At 14

48:41 How Running Blades Actually Work

52:09 Tokyo Heartbreak & "The Man In The Arena"

58:53 Visualizing Paris Gold Every Morning

01:04:50 Protecting His Good Leg

01:11:33 Winning Double Gold & The 20-Minute Rule

01:17:00 Meditation Under Pressure

01:20:34 A Lifelong Dream to Compete on Dancing With the Stars

01:24:14 Inside the Dancing With the Stars Family

01:27:19 Learning To Dance On A Blade

01:30:12 Pressure Is A Privilege

01:32:10 Making Adaptive Sports Mainstream

01:37:10 Ezra On Final 5

Episode Resources

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

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

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/teamezra05/

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