On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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Michelle Obama: How to Stay with Your Partner When They Are Changing & 4 Check-ins You Should Be Doing in Your Relationship Jan 08, 2024

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Do you want to learn how to strengthen your relationship over time?

Do you want to have better communication and expectations with your partner?

On this very special episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty sits down with the former First Lady of the country, Michelle Obama. During Michelle’s time as First Lady, Michelle launched several initiatives, including "Let's Move!" which aimed to combat childhood obesity, and "Reach Higher," promoting higher education. Her memoir "Becoming," released in 2018, became one of the best-selling books of that year and took the world by storm. Today we sit down to talk about her most recent book, “The Light We Carry.”

In this raw conversation, Michelle opens up about her thoughts on marriage, fame, and public service. She talks about the toxicity of social media and technology that affects our mental health and how to be open to the changes and possibilities people bring with them. She also talks about how negative news and social updates are affecting our society and the community we are in.

We also dive deep into relationships and why we put so much pressure on our marriage, how to choose the right person for you and make the relationship work even when it isn’t perfect, and how to practice constructive arguments with your partner.

In this interview, you’ll learn:

How to think freely and independently

How to take care of your mental health

How to become a supportive partner

How deal with negativity

How to become an effective leader

How to make your marriage last

Together we’ll learn how to find calm amid life's noise, give people the space to be seen and heard, and explore topics that resonate with the very fabric of our personal growth journey.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:18 What is the Best Part of Being You?

02:16 What’s Your Longest Friendship?

03:16 The Struggle of Leaving the People You Love Behind

06:36 Be Open to the Possibilities of People

11:36 What’s the Hardest Part of Being You?

14:23 When You Lose a Piece of Yourself

16:48 What Keeps You Up at Night?

19:00 Allow Your Brain to Rest from the Noise

24:26 Mindful Usage of Technology

26:48 We Consume More Negative News Daily

31:03 How Do You Sustain a Successful Relationship?

35:33 The Non-Negotiables in Any Relationship

37:08 You Are Responsible for Your Own Happiness

42:50 What is Your Fight Style?

48:42 Giving People Space to Be Seen and Heard

53:15 What Offends You the Most?

54:39 The Best Personal Growth Moments

59:59 Conclusion with Michelle Obama

Episode Resources:

Michelle Obama | Instagram

Michelle Obama | Facebook.

Michelle Obama | Books

Obama Foundation

The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

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The ONLY 7 Step Goal Setting Method You Need to Become Who You Want to Be in 2024 (NEW Framework - Don't Skip this One) Jan 05, 2024

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What do you want to change in 2024?

What goal do you want to achieve this year?

Happy New Year! Today, let’s focus on making your new year’s resolution into a reality. For many, there’s a lot they want to change, overcome, and succeed in but not everyone has the resolve to take action and actually make it happen.

As we step into 2024, Jay guides us through four dynamic approaches: a year of learning, experimenting, performance, or thriving. No matter your choice, let's laser-focus on your top goals. Remember, even colossal goals can be conquered by breaking them down into manageable chunks.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to set better goals

How to make your year productive

How effectively achieve your goals

Let's make 2024 a year of learning, experimenting, and finding success in life, love, and career!

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

03:10 What Type Of Year Is 2024 For You?

04:22 #1: What is 2024 For You?

05:10 A Year of Learning

08:02 A Year of Experimenting

09:58 A Year of Performance

10:48 A Year to Thrive

12:30 #2: A Year From Now, What Would You Want To Be True About You And Your Life?

15:57 #3 The 1-4-3-1 Method

20:18 Know That You Will Fall Off Your Plan

22:20 Be Compassionate to Yourself and to Others

27:00 Let’s Make 2024 the Year You’ve Been Waiting For

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Dan Buettner: 5 Secrets to Live to 100+ & The Hack That Will Change the Way You Make Daily Food Decisions Jan 01, 2024

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Do you want to know the secret to living a long healthy life?

Do you want to know what the healthiest people in the world drink everyday?

Dan, a best-selling author and explorer, shares his extensive research and knowledge on the communities where people live the longest and healthiest lives. As the mind behind the acclaimed book, "The Blue Zones Secrets for Living Longer: Lessons from the Healthiest Places on Earth," and the visionary behind the Netflix docu-series, Dan Buettner brings a wealth of knowledge about how to live to 100+.

This conversation explores the common threads that weave through these diverse group of people, unlocking the keys to a fulfilling and enduring life .From diet and daily habits to the profound sense of community, Dan Buettner offers profound insights into how these lessons from the Blue Zones can be applied to our own lives.

Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that bridges ancient traditions with modern living, and learn how you can integrate the Blue Zones' transformative lessons into your own pursuit of a healthier, more meaningful and longer life

In this interview you’ll learn:

Practical lessons for a longer life

What role your genes play in the length of your life

What you can add to your diet daily that will add 4 years to your life

How our environment plays a key role in our life

Tangible steps we can take to improve our overall well being

How plant based diets can significantly improve our health

How a sense of purpose and community can enhance our life and longevity

Dan’s passion for understanding and unlocking the secrets to longevity has influenced the world and I hope it does the same for you.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What we Discuss:

00:00 Intro

03:40 How much of our genes determine how long we will live

09:23 The secret to a healthy America

14:30 The overconsumption of meat is hurting us

18:15 We spend twice as much time in our cars than we did in the 1980s

20:24 The power of community

24:50 The hack to a longer life isn’t based solely on diet and exercise but also community

27:13 Using elders as a longevity strategy for community

30:40 Green tea can add to your longevity

35:33 How beans and grains are cornerstones in the oldest global communities

38:11 What has changed over the years that has added to our mortality rate

43:40 The power of creating a social circle around health

44:35 Reminder to stop eating when stomachs are 80% full

47:27 What the last bluezone 1.0 will be

51:16 What most cities should consider in order to become a blue zone

54:43 How a sense of purpose and clarity can add to our longevity

55:03 Conclusion

Episode Resources:

Dan Buettner | Facebook

Dan Buettner | Instagram

Dan Buettner | Website

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4 Lessons I Will Be Taking With Me Into 2024 & How You Can Implement Them Dec 29, 2023

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As we approach the close of 2024, this episode is not just about reflecting on the lessons learned; it's about sharing the transformative insights that will illuminate our path forward.

Jay poses a question that resonates deeply: How many of us stress about our well-being? From health and meditation to daily journals and affirmations, the pursuit of self-improvement often brings with it a surge of stress.

Jay challenges you to explore the idea of stress as a spectrum, a nuanced scale rather than a binary state. This concept is monumental and understanding stress can be a game changer for you this coming year.

In this episode, Jay unpacks the idea that sometimes the goal of wanting to be better and do better puts us under greater pressure.

Let Jay guide you as he explains positive stress, distress and the lessons he learned this year that are meant to be carried forward and put into practice. It's not just about learning; it's about application, about making these lessons a living, breathing part of our lives.

This episode is your go to to close off the year and prepare yourself for a beautiful journey in 2024.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

In this episode you’ll learn:

Differentiating positive stress and distress

Finding your center

Top stressful events for adults

Knowing when to be hard on yourself and when to let go

What we discuss:

00:00 Intro

03:02 The Big Lesson I Am Taking Into 2024

03:34 #1 Understanding Stress As A Spectrum

04:49 The Positive Side Of Stress

10:30 Living In Distress

17:09 #2 Finding Your Center

20:28: #3 Being More Compassionate And Understanding Of How Others Deal With Stress

21:25 The Ultimate Gamechanger

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Jay Sean: Master This Skill to Unblock Your Potential & Get to the Next Level in Your Creative Process Dec 25, 2023

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Is it possible to pivot and lean into our passions later on in adulthood?

How can you successfully remain true to your identity while following different ventures?

Today on the show we have Jay Sean, a renowned global artist whose impact on the music industry has been profound since his debut in 2003 with the groundbreaking album "Me Against Myself." Over the past two decades, Jay has contributed five studio albums, a standout greatest hits compilation, and a collection of engaging mixtapes. With an impressive career spanning 20 years, Jay has consistently demonstrated his musical prowess and fearlessness in embracing new creative challenges while remaining authentically connected to his artistic roots.

This episode is a masterclass in self-awareness. Jay provides practical insights into recognizing and embracing change, uncovering the secrets to thriving in transition, and forging a path that aligns with your core values.

Tune in and get ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with the tools to shape your authentic success story.

In this interview you’ll learn:

The importance of self-awareness

How to let go of fear and embrace new things

Insights on how he has let go of self limiting beliefs

How Jay has navigated the ups and downs of success

Balancing what has brought you success in the past while also leaning into your new passions

Remember that embracing new parts of you doesn’t mean you are letting go of yourself. It just means you are meeting different parts of you, growing and evolving.

In Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

04:06 Jay shares insights into his upbringing, discussing the influence of his driven parents and their sacrifices.

12:15 The moment Jay knew he wanted to study medicine and pursue a musical career

18:27 When it clicked for him and changed the trajectory of his life

25:39 Dreams feeling within reach

35:14 The importance of not keeping yourself in a box

43:40 Lessons learned over the past 20 years

44:45 Why are you doing this?

53:30 Why staying true to himself has helped navigate challenges

58:30 The story of how Ride It came to be

01:01:46 The power of letting go of your ego and leaning into your curiosity

01:13:01 Letting Go of Former Identities

01:17:09 What we can learn from Rocky Balboa

01:19:31 Breaking free from a trapped identity

01:25:38 Conclusion

Episode Resources:

Jay Sean | Facebook

Jay Sean | Instagram

Jay Sean | TikTok

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Michael Acton Smith: Reduce Stress in 7 Minutes a Day & The Surprising Way the Founder of the Biggest Meditation Company Meditates and How We Can Easily Apply This Tip Dec 22, 2023

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Do you want to reduce your stress in just 7 minutes a day?

Do you want to learn how to make meditation easy and accessible for you?

Today, I welcome my good friend Michael Acton Smith. Michael is the co-founder and co-Executive Chairman of Calm, the leading mental wellness brand with the #1 App for Sleep, Meditation and Relaxation. Calm has grown to over 100 million downloads, was the Apple 2017 app of the year, and is the world's first mental health unicorn. Long fascinated by neuroscience, flow states and mental fitness, Michael is passionate about spreading meditation as a simple but valuable skill around the world.

Michael discusses the interesting twist of putting an entertainment voice in meditation, challenging myths, and misconceptions surrounding this powerful practice. We tap into the future of mental health, exploring why sometimes we need to step back to find the answers. Patience has always been the secret to success.

As the conversation progressed, we stirred into the potential of AI and its role in the next evolution of Calm and potentially address the question: How can technology be harnessed to serve humanity better? There is a future in AI and how it immensely helps spread mental health awareness and promote mindfulness practice.

In this interview, you will learn:

The many benefits of meditation

How to practice mindfulness

How to sit in silence and calm your mind

How to leverage your creativity

The connection between AI and mental health

It's an episode packed with insights, laughter, and a sprinkle of mindfulness. Together, let's explore the boundless possibilities of a calm and balanced life together!

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

02:18 How Did the Calm Partnership Come About?

05:26 Making Meditation and Mindfulness More Accessible

09:06 The Impact of Daily Calm and Sleep Story on People

11:53 Putting an Entertainment Voice in Meditation

15:27 Myths and Misconceptions About Meditation

18:27 What is the Future of Mental Health?

22:01 Why You Need to Step Back to Find Answers

26:29 Why Patience is the Secret to Success

29:46 How Do You Combine Business and Creativity?

32:19 How Can AI Help Humanity?

39:37 The Potential of AI and The Next Evolution of Calm

42:03 How to Find Balance Between Digital and Physical Activities

47:02 The Benefits of Reacting Instead of Responding to Triggers

51:41 How to Positively Introduce Meditation to Children

55:52 How to Develop the Practice of Sitting in Silence

Episode Resources:

Michael Acton Smith | LinkedIn

Michael Acton Smith | Instagram

Calm

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Michael Rubin: The One Mindset Shift You Need to Set Better Goals & See Patterns Before Your Competition Dec 18, 2023

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Do you want to set better Goals?

Do you want to see patterns before your competition?

Jay sits down with the CEO of Fanatics, Michael Rubin. Fanatics is a global digital sports platform that is reimagining the fan experience across many different businesses.

Michael Rubin is a noted entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social justice advocate who has built several multibillion-dollar direct-to-consumer companies. Driven by a deep passion for business and a life-long love of sports, As growth is constant and never ending, Michael shares the value in learning from those you admire, the biggest mistake many make when building a brand and the undeniable connection between financial success and loving what you do every day.

Michael shares secrets to his mindset of continuous learning and discovers the role of pattern recognition in achieving business success. Michael shares his tips for finding incredible talent and the importance of routines for productivity, learning how to define your worth, turning negatives into positives, and setting billion-dollar goals.

In this interview, you will learn:

How to be a successful entrepreneur

How to change your mindset when building a business

How to overcome challenges and naysayers

How to be financially independent

How to spot patterns in business

This episode isn't just about business—it's about family and finding what truly matters to you. It's about building empires but creating a life you love.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

01:03 Introduction

02:50 Pursue Your Passion for Entrepreneurship

05:05 Why Learn From the People You Admire

06:42 Evolution of Entrepreneurship

08:04 A Peek into the Trading Card Business

12:16 The Biggest Mistake when Building a Brand

14:45 Financial Success is Loving What You Do Everyday

16:17 You Don’t Stop Learning

17:32 The Role of Pattern Recognition in Business Success

19:01 The Quest for Incredible Talent

23:42 Routines to Help with Productivity

25:24 Can You Define Your Worth?

29:01 The Positive Impact of Turning Negative into Positive

34:01 The Billion Dollar Goal

35:23 Family Life in the Midst of Success

35:57 Finding Balance Between Career and Family

38:22 How to Prioritize What Matter the Most

42:23 Conclusion with Michael Rubin

Episode Resources:

Michael Rubin | Instagram

Michael Rubin | Twitter

Michael Rubin | TikTok

Fanatics

Reform Alliance

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Jay and His Wife Radhi: 3 Simple Ways to Get Over Your Biggest Fear From 2023 & Reset Your Intentions with Purpose for Next Year Dec 15, 2023

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Do you want to get over your biggest fear of 2023?

Do you want to set purposeful intentions for next year?

This episode is brought to you by BMW and the most On Purpose most asked for guest is back again, Jay's wife Radhi! Jay and Radhi take a ride around LA together and reflect on the past year in their personal life, relationship as well as career. They reflect on goals, fears, and looking ahead at how they want to change for 2024.

Jay and Radhi dive deep into their thoughts on facing their fears and doing things they fear doing the most, the biggest lessons and learning this year, and the personal choices that significantly impacted their lives in the last 12 months.

In this episode Jay's wife Radhi joins him for a road trip around LA in the all electric BMW iX. The iX is the embodiment of the ideal blend of luxury, technology, and power that delivers a thrilling, yet sustainable comfortable ride.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to overcome your fears & unlock the core of your fears

How to set better intentions for next year

How to give value to your partner's opinions

How to see past the lessons you’ve learned

As always with Jay and Radhi, their conversations are filled with laughter as well as deep reflections. This episode is filled with incredible nuggets of tips on how to implement strategies on shifting your mindset on fear and goal setting.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:34 What’s Something You Would Ask Your Partner’s Opinion Of?

03:24 What Do You Avoid Asking Opinion For?

06:56 What Need Have You Not Found a Friend to Spend With?

08:25 If We Switch Roles Today, What’s the First Thing You Will Do As Me?

14:08 Any Fun Memories While Driving?

16:57 Where Do You Drive To When You Miss Home?

18:43 Place You Are Most Scared of Going That You Ended Up Going

23:49 What’s the Root Cause of Our Fears?

26:41 What Is the Biggest Lesson You’ve Learned this Year

29:59 What Is Something You Want to Work on Next Year?

34:04 What Is Something You Valued in Your Relationship Now that You Didn’t Value Before?

37:58 What Did You Change This Year that Impacted Your Life?

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Nick Kyrgios ON: How to Deal with Being Misunderstood & Stop Trying to Live Up to People's Expectations Dec 11, 2023

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Tired of being misunderstood all the time?

Are you looking for ways to stop living up to other people's expectations?

Then this podcast is for you.

Today, Jay Shetty welcomes world-ranking professional tennis player Nick Kyrgios. Nick burst onto the pro tennis scene in 2012 after a prolific junior tennis career. Since his start he has captivated fans with a larger than life personality, passion for the game, and unpredictability. Kyrgios has won 7 singles titles and 4 doubles titles in his career, but 2022 marked the first time Kyrgios displayed his dominance making it to his first Grand Slam Final, winning 3 singles titles, and 3 doubles titles. He also reached the Quarter Finals of the 2022 US Open beating then-ranked No. 1 Daniil Medvedev and is one of the few players on Tour who have beaten the Big Three (Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal) at least once.

In this conversation, Nick opens up about how his strong personality online has sparked hate and negativity - how misunderstood his persona is and how different he is with friends and family.

Nick also briefly talks about dark times, dealing with depression and addiction and turning the most difficult phase of his life into a pivotal moment to have the best year of his life when he reached the Wimbledon final. He also talks about looking at life beyond tennis and what awaits him in the future.

In this episode, you will learn:

How to accept your flaws

How to overcome fear and anger

How to turn your life around

How to deal with negativity

How to become your best self

A truly inspiring story begins with a challenge and ends with a triumph, and Nick has just proven to us that success isn't elusive when you dream big and work hard for it.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:54 Enjoying Some Time Off

02:00 Nick Used to Hate Playing Tennis

03:35 Misbranded by the Media

06:00 The Effects of Promoting Negative Content

08:25 Dealing with Mental Health in Silence

10:49 Getting Out of the Darkest Moments

15:08 How Hard Work Led to Wimbledon

17:04 People Only See the Anger

19:23 People Will Always Have Something to Say

22:56 Being Okay with Leaving the Game Behind

24:52 Nick Talks About His Injury

25:46 Would You Spend Time with Your Haters?

28:25 Playing the Character of a Villain

29:55 The Best Crowd to Play For

33:32 Who is the Nice Guy Nick?

34:59 Tennis Is A White Privileged Sport!

38:34 How Media Can Negatively Affect Your Mental Health

44:26 How Strong Boundaries Make Relationships Work

49:36 An Old Conversation with Drake

51:50 Happiness is Spending Time with Family

54:44 The Many Breakdowns that People Do Not Know

59:14 What’s Keeping You Busy These Days?

01:00:30 The Best Places to Visit

01:02:00 Regrets of Losing a Loved One

01:06:44 Learning How to Bounce Back Right Away

01:07:58 The Hardest Lesson You Had to Learn

01:12:05 How Stress Can Affect How You React to People

01:16:24 Why Would You Break a Racket?

01:19:14 Routine Consistency is Hard Work

01:21:15 The Struggle of Letting People Down

01:24:13 Nick on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Nick Kyrgios | Website

Nick Kyrgios | X

Nick Kyrgios | Instagram

Nick Kyrgios | Facebook

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7 Tips to Interact with Toxic Family Members During The Holidays (Pre- Party Practice) Dec 08, 2023

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How can you prevent toxic conversations?

How can you prevent someone from triggering a negative response out of you?

As we step into the holiday season, potentially tricky conversations during family gatherings can happen. We've all been there, dealing with relatives where the connection isn't as smooth as we'd like, and the conversations can be a bit of a challenge.

Before you switch into the festive gatherings, a bit of pre-party practice could be your secret weapon. And there is power in being the bigger person—leading with empathy and understanding.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The best practices for a restful sleep

How to improve your sleeping habits

How to change your body clock

Let's make this holiday season one filled with warmth, understanding, and, of course, lots of love.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

02:00 The Sense of Discomfort Around Family

04:10 #1 Pre-Party Practice You Need Before the Holidays

10:03 #2: Prepare for the Questions Often Asked