Emily Bett Rickards (Queen of the Ring, Arrow) joins us this week to share her experience going from canine caretaker to landing a recurring role on a fan beloved series and eventually getting cast sight unseen for a life changing opportunity as Mildred Burke in Queen of the Ring. Emily opens up about not fitting in and shares how her positive relationship with pride culminated at the perfect time for this new role. We also talk about her surprise when landing Arrow, removing ‘should’ from your vocabulary, and her video girl origins with Nickelback.
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Introducing David Blaine: I Nearly Died Doing This (How to Conquer Fear and Push Your Limits) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.
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What’s a fear you want to overcome?
How do you stay calm under pressure?
What if the only limits you had were the ones you refused to break? Today, in this spellbinding episode, world-renowned illusionist, endurance artist, and master of the impossible, David Blaine, sits down for a deep and insightful conversation that goes far beyond magic. Known for his jaw-dropping stunts, being buried alive, standing encased in ice for days, and holding his breath underwater for over 17 minutes, David has captivated audiences worldwide. But behind the spectacle lies a profound philosophy of discipline, resilience, and the boundless potential of the human mind.
Jay and David explore what drives someone to willingly push themselves to their absolute limits, both physically and mentally. David opens up about his mindset, revealing how he prepares for extreme feats that defy human expectations. He explains the power of visualization, breathwork, and sheer willpower in overcoming pain, fear, and doubt. But this conversation isn’t just about physical endurance, it’s about the mental and emotional strength required to navigate life’s greatest challenges. David shares personal stories of setbacks and perseverance, showing that even in moments of failure, there is wisdom to be gained.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Train Your Mind to Overcome Fear
How to Build Unbreakable Mental Resilience
How to Use Breathwork to Enhance Endurance
How to Stay Calm Under Extreme Pressure
How to Push Past Your Physical Limits
How to Cultivate Childlike Curiosity for Creativity
How to Reframe Failure as a Stepping Stone
No matter what obstacles stand in your way, remember: you are stronger than you think, and capable of more than you realize. Believe in yourself, stay curious, and never stop challenging what’s possible.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:41 The Subway Trick that Started It All
04:39 Lessons from the Above the Below
09:10 What Happens When You Don’t Feel Hunger
11:34 Pushing the Body Beyond Its Limit
17:25 The Capabilities of the Human Body
22:52 The Knife Stunt
26:25 The Bullet-Catch Trick
30:12 Break Free from Your Comfort Zone
32:27 Push the Boundaries of Your Growth
34:41 Some Stunts are Just Too Dangerous
41:46 Pushing Yourself Without Risking Your Life
45:04 Failure Leads to Continuous Learning
47:26 The Riskiest Illusion
49:29 Processing the Pain of Grief
53:32 Everything is About Perspective
57:14 Open Up Your Mind with Books
01:01:24 Every Person is Unique
01:03:06 The Bridge Jump, Anything is Possible
01:09:13 David on Final Five
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Aaron Ashmore (Smallville, Killjoys) joins us this week to share his shared experience in this industry working on a hit series like Smallville, while also diving into the very unique experience of what it’s like to navigate Hollywood with an identify twin sibling (Shawn Ashmore). Aaron talks about the surprise of landing the role as Jimmy Olsen on Smallville despite his brother appearing in the show during its inception; plus he gets into what rubbed him the wrong way with how they dealt with the canon of his DC character. We also talk about the trauma that helped him unknowingly develop as an actor, having back bone, and rivalries that come with growing up as an adolescent twin.
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Katie Cassidy (Arrow, Gossip Girl) joins us again this week fresh off the wildfires that devastated the city she was born and raised to share her perspective on the situation and how Angelinos are moving forward. Katie channels her moto of ‘being happy to be here and easy to work with’ as she reflects on her early acting career and the gut punch she received while filming Arrow. We also talk about her experience stepping behind the camera as a director, the ins and outs of Arrowverse crossovers, and not taking story telling too personal.
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Jack Osbourne (Ghosts and Grit, The Osbournes) joins us this week to share his unique perspective of growing up with Ozzy Osbourne, a world renowned rockstar, as your father and all the ups and downs that came from his family opening their front door to America. Jack opens up a lot by sharing his journey to sobriety at the age of 17 and how he was able to recover from his darkest, most lonely incident that almost ended it all. We also talk about his life changing diagnosis while becoming a new dad, crazy paranormal experience that’ll make your skin crawl, and ‘gotcha TV’ going too far.
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Jay Ferguson (Mad Men, The Conners) joins us this week to share the defining moment in his life where he chose to put his ego to the side for the sake of his family and career… and how that decision ultimately lead to him landing roles on hits like Mad Men and The Conners. Jay opens up about the unexpected emotions and compounded feelings that come from the loss of a close loved one as he shares stories about his late great mother. We also get into nerves working alongside Bert Reynolds, getting an inch and taking a mile with Leonardo DiCaprio, and an all-time story about our first meeting during a sitcom.
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Paul Reiser (Mad About You, Aliens) joins us this week to share his experience in this industry from developing household classics like Mad About You, to keeping a finger on the pulse by appearing in current hits like The Boys, to reinvigorating his passion and career in standup comedy. Paul talks a lot about his early aspirations as a comic, the stress he believed it would cause his family, and the importance of the jester in keeping status quo in society. We also talk about the key to Mad About You’s success, working with James Cameron in Aliens, and the complexities of Hollywood vs. simplicities of standup.
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Rhys Darby (Flight of the Concords, Our Flag) joins us for laughs, insights into a lighter side of life, and more laughs… look it up. Rhys talks about the comfort and comedy he was brought up under by his single mother and why he ultimately had to leave New Zealand to achieve his dreams. We also talk about humble beginnings on Flight of the Concords, the greats of improv on set, and his Yogi Bear inspired aspirations.
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Grant Gustin (The Flash, Glee) joins us in person this week for a deeper conversation exploring how impostor syndrome limits new creative exploration and how he’s shaken perceptions over the last few years. Grant talks about his legacy as The Flash and how he was ready for the show to come to a close during the last couple seasons after some much needed perspective. We also talk about the power of saying No, his prep for singing TV episodes during Glee, and performing theater for Spielberg.
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Steven Ogg (GTA, Better Call Saul) joins us this week to share his practice of setting boundaries to maintain sanity and the vulnerability he’s able to tap into to deliver dark, emotional performances. Steven talks about the simple pleasures in his life that reflect his mental health and allow understanding to take precedence over feelings. We also talk about lessons learned from leads on The Walking Dead and Better Call Saul, the truth to his opinion of Trevor on GTA, and the joys of… farting.
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Wendi McLendon-Covey (The Goldbergs, St. Denis Medical) joins us this week for a fun and candid conversation about her experience in this industry and the insatiable workaholic tendencies that have contributed to her success when her back was against the wall. Wendi shares the joy of working on the improv fueled Reno 911! and how she was about to quit acting before landing the audition. We also talk about how she fought to land her hilarious role on Bridesmaids, the ups and downs during her decade on The Goldbergs, and the worst part of performing improv.
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