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!
In this episode, Jay explores the pressure of the “social clock,” that unspoken timeline that tells us when we should reach certain life milestones. He unpacks research revealing that we’re never truly “late,” we’re simply measuring our progress against someone else’s schedule. Jay explains that the fear of falling behind is really a fear of losing control, and he shares how reclaiming that sense of control is far more important than hitting every milestone on time.
He also unpacks the career anxiety so many people are experiencing today. With frequent job changes and a longer phase of “emerging adulthood,” he reminds us that feeling lost or stuck isn’t a sign of failure, it’s a sign that you’re still exploring. Jay reflects on what purpose truly means, and why your purpose isn’t a job title or income level but the deeper reason behind everything you do.
Finally, Jay explores age, growth, and possibility, reminding us that the brain can rewire itself at any stage of life and that happiness often follows a U-shaped curve. If you feel like you’re in a low point, you may actually be standing right before the rise.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Stop Living by the Social Clock
How to Feel In Control of Your Life Again
How to Navigate Career Changes with Confidence
How to Redefine Purpose Beyond Your Job
How to Build Relationships That Truly Support You
How to Grow Even When You Feel “Behind”
You’re not late. You’re not off track. You’re simply arriving on your own timeline and that timeline is right on time.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Introduction
01:04 The Societal Pressure Of The "Social Clock
02:30 Deviating From "The Social Clock"
06:42 Redefining Success On Your Terms
08:42 You're Not Lost, You're Experimenting!
13:05 Don't Measure By Goals From The Past
15:27 The Illusion Of Late Marriage
19:47 Close Relationships Lead To Better Health
24:26 You're Not Late, Start Now!
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Today, we will explore one of the most emotionally charged and misunderstood topics of our time: money. Not just how to make it, but how to build a healthy, grounded, and spiritually aligned relationship with it. You’ll hear raw insights from leaders like Scott Galloway, Jaspreet Singh, Codie Sanchez, and Lewis Howes, each offering a window into the habits, mindsets, and blind spots that keep us feeling financially stuck. From the shame many of us carry around saving to the ways our education system failed to prepare us, this episode reveals why so many people feel overwhelmed by finances and why that struggle is more normal and more solvable than we think.
Scott Galloway explains why saving feels impossible today and why young people need discipline, forced systems, and a focus on building human capital. Jaspreet Singh breaks down the habits that keep people financially stuck, overspending, blind trust in the system, and not understanding how money works, and shares how he learned that real wealth comes from owning assets. Codie Sanchez simplifies the risk, reward equation, urges beginners to start with low-cost index funds, and reminds us that the highest-return investment is always in ourselves. Lewis Howes brings the spiritual side of money to life, showing how healing our relationship with money opens the door to abundance, gratitude, and new opportunities.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Build a Realistic Saving System
How to Create Forced Savings That Actually Work
How to Shift From Spending to Investing
How to Break Free From the Poverty Mindset
How to Build Wealth Through Equity, Not Salary
How to Strengthen Your Relationship With Money
You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. You don’t need the perfect plan, perfect timing, or perfect background to build a healthier relationship with money. What matters is your willingness to learn, to question old patterns, and to try again even when things feel overwhelming.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:55 Building a Framework for Realistic, Healthy Saving
06:19 Why Saving Feels Harder Than Ever
13:27 The Three Habits That Keep You in a Poverty Mindset
33:51 Why You Need Both Vision and Execution to Build Wealth
37:16 Why Investing in Yourself Comes First
41:07 Stocks and Bonds Explained Simply
43:52 Stepping Into the World of Private Investing
45:03 The #1 Shift That Can Transform Your Financial Future
48:36 Giving Yourself Permission to Explore Possibilities
54:53 How to Create a Respectful Relationship With Money
01:04:12 The Power of Living Beneath Your Means
01:06:54 The Hidden Costs of Chasing Easy Money
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What part of your life feels unclear right now?
What direction do you secretly wish you could choose?
Today, Jay is joined by astrologer and author Chani Nicholas for a deeper look at astrology beyond the pop-culture stereotypes. Chani traces astrology back to its ancient roots, describing it as a timeless tool for understanding our place in the world and the inner forces that shape us. Together, she and Jay break down the basics: birth charts, rising signs, the sun and the moon, and how each piece reveals something about our drive, our emotional needs, and the natural rhythms that shape our lives.
The conversation deepens as Jay and Chani explore purpose, growth, and personal agency. Chani explains that astrology isn’t about predicting your future, it’s about noticing your patterns, understanding yourself, and making choices with more awareness. She shares her own stories about finding her calling, meeting her partner, and the ways astrology can reaffirm the truth people already sense within themselves. Together, they unpack common misconceptions about compatibility, Mercury retrograde, and so-called “bad signs,” offering a more compassionate, practical way to work with timing without giving up responsibility for your life.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Use Astrology to Find Your Purpose
How to Work With Your Saturn Return
How to Navigate Tough Life Cycles With Awareness
How to Use Astrology to Choose the Right Moment
How to Strengthen Self-Agency Through Astrology
How to Release a Difficult Year and Reset Intentionally
As you move forward, remember that life isn’t asking you to have everything figured out, it’s simply asking you to stay curious, stay honest, and stay connected to what feels true within you. The cycles you’re experiencing aren’t setbacks; they’re invitations to pause, reflect, and realign with the life you know you’re capable of living.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:01 What Exactly Is Astrology?
02:39 Understanding the Cycles We Live In
05:31 How Astrology Evolved Over Time
07:42 Discovering Your Life’s True Purpose
11:34 How to Read and Understand a Birth Chart
14:52 Why “Bad Astrology” Isn’t Real
19:04 What Does Your Sun, Moon, and Rising Actually Mean?
20:16 Living in Alignment With Your Chart
25:30 When Your Chart Shows the Areas You Struggle Most
27:34 Can Astrology Reveal Future Wealth?
29:12 Asking Yourself What You Truly Want
32:42 What’s the Difference Between Fate and Free Will?
36:06 What Astrology Shows About Your Relationships
38:41 Choosing the Best Timing for Big Decisions
47:13 Staying Grounded in What You Feel
52:46 If You’re Not Ready, Focus on Inner Work First
54:27 Noticing the People Who Changed Your Life for the Better
57:45 Inspiring Others Through Your Own Growth
01:03:52 What is Your Saturn Return?
01:10:51 Why You Don’t Need to Fear Your Saturn Return
01:14:19 Is Mercury Retrograde Actually That Bad?
01:18:58 Don’t Use Your Sign to Excuse Bad Behavior!
01:20:22 Are Certain Signs More Compatible?
01:23:14 Making “Incompatible” Charts Work Together
01:25:32 Who Are You as This Year Comes to a Close?
01:33:04 Chani on Final Five
Episode Resources:
Chani Nicholas | Website
Chani Nicholas | Instagram
Chani Nicholas | Threads
Chani Nicholas | YouTube
Chani Nicholas | TikTok
You Were Born for This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance
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What time of day do you scroll the most?
Have you tried setting limits on your screen time?
Today, Jay dives into one of the defining questions of our digital age: is the algorithm shaping who we become, or are we the ones quietly teaching it how to shape us? He reveals how every click, pause, and late-night scroll acts as a subtle signal, tiny instructions that train the system, which then turns around and begins to train us. Before we even realize it, our insecurities become fuel, our curiosity becomes comparison, and outrage becomes entertainment.
But Jay also reminds us that we’re not powerless, our agency hasn’t disappeared; it’s just buried beneath layers of habit. With calm, practical guidance, he shares how we can take our feed back into our own hands, break the doom-scroll cycle, and actually reprogram the digital environment influencing our minds. Whether it’s choosing who you follow more intentionally, setting healthy boundaries in the morning, sharing more consciously, or reconnecting with real-world anchors, Jay shows that we’re not just participants, we’re contributors to how the system works. And when we change how we show up, everything around us begins to shift as well.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Retrain Your Algorithm in Minutes
How to Recognize When the Algorithm Is Steering You
How to Build a Healthier, Calmer Feed
How to Use Social Media Without Losing Yourself
How to Strengthen Your Digital Self-Control
You weren’t meant to be overwhelmed by noise or pulled into constant comparison. You were built to create a life rooted in values, peace, and purpose. So take a breath, make one mindful choice at a time, and let it guide the next.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:31 Even the Algorithm Has a Glitch
03:04 4 Subtle Ways the Algorithm Shapes You
07:59 How Your Clicks Create the Pattern
09:45 What a Social Network Looks Like Without All the Noise
13:08 Doom-Scrolling Can Give You Anxiety!
14:47 Solution #1: Bring Back Chronological Feeds
15:10 Solution #2: Take a Moment Before Hitting Share
16:06 Solution #3: Demand Algorithmic Transparency
16:29 Why Emotional Mastery and Critical Thinking Matter
19:11 5 Simple Ways to Reset Your For You Page
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What idea have you been sitting on lately?
What’s been holding you back from starting?
Today, Jay sits down with engineer, innovator, and YouTube creator Mark Rober to explore the unexpected life experiences that shaped one of the internet’s most beloved minds. Mark shares the childhood moments that ignited his passion for building, breaking, and understanding how the world works, moments nurtured by a mother whose love, imagination, and encouragement helped lay the foundation for his life’s mission. He reflects on how her influence continues to ripple outward, inspiring millions of young people who learn, explore, and dream through his work today.
Jay and Mark explore the mindset that carried Mark from NASA engineer to innovative educator, unpacking what it really means to “think like an engineer:” experiment boldly, embrace failure, and treat every setback as an opportunity to learn. They follow Mark’s unusual pivots, from designing Mars rover hardware to crafting Halloween costumes, to ultimately shaping a career that blends curiosity, storytelling, science, and play. Together they reveal the deeper lessons behind Mark’s most viral experiments: why creativity thrives when we stay childlike, how passion reveals itself through repetition, and why the most meaningful work grows from genuine excitement rather than algorithms or expectations.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Think Like an Engineer
How to Stay Curious as an Adult
How to Follow Your Passion Practically
How to Build Ideas That Actually Work
How to Find Creativity in Everyday Life
How to Recognize Your Real Calling
How to Inspire Others Through Your Work
Keep following the questions that excite you, keep trying the things that scare you, and keep believing that you’re capable of far more than you realize. Your next breakthrough might be just one experiment, or one brave attempt away.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:16 Were You Always Creative?
04:02 Understanding the Real Impact of Your Life
06:55 What It Really Takes to Work at NASA
09:49 Learning to Think Like an Engineer
11:22 How Rovers Are Tested for Mars
12:20 Searching for Life Beyond Earth
13:24 Follow What You Truly Love Doing
16:11 If You Can Imagine It, You Can Build It
17:22 Practical Wisdom from a Lifelong Tinkerer
20:57 The Pivot from NASA to Apple
23:34 Turning Ideas into Actionable Success
24:45 What is the Engineering Design Process?
28:28 Why Embracing Failure Matters
29:57 Relearning Trust and Finding Love Again
34:56 The Power of Immersion Weekends
36:45 Making Learning Engaging Through Creativity
40:29 Why Mastery Is Worth Pursuing
41:40 Balancing Business with True Creativity
44:51 How Communication Shapes Great Storytelling
47:40 Two Common Mistakes Creators Make
52:30 Staying True to Your Creative Style
54:04 The Importance of Focusing on One Passion
56:44 The Hidden Failures Behind Viral Success
59:35 Giving Kids Room to Be Creative
01:04:30 Curiosity as the Root of Creativity
01:06:07 Inside a Real Creative Process
01:08:45 Where Do You Get Your Big Ideas?
01:11:46 The Mind-Bending Question of Life in the Universe
01:16:02 The Promise and Peril of Rapid AI Growth
01:19:56 Focusing on What You Can Truly Influence
01:24:57 Mark on Final Five
Episode Resources:
Mark Rober | X
Mark Rober | Instagram
Mark Rober | Facebook
Mark Rober | LinkedIn
Mark Rober | TikTok
Mark Rober | YouTube
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What’s been making you doubt yourself lately?
What do you think triggered that feeling?
Today, Jay welcomes back his friend Roxie Nafousi to unpack what confidence actually looks and feels like, not the glossy, loud, performative version, but the quiet inner knowing that you are enough as you are. They start by breaking down how much of our insecurity comes from the stories we tell ourselves: the overthinking before we walk into a room, the mental replay after we walk out, and the way we let validation, or the lack of it, shape our worth.
Roxie then opens up about something she’s never shared publicly: her long struggle with body dysmorphic disorder. She talks honestly about the thoughts that dominated her life, the fear of being seen, and the belief that changing her appearance would quiet the constant self-criticism. Jay meets her with compassion as they unpack how these patterns form, how they shape the way you move through the world, and how healing begins with learning to speak to yourself with empathy instead of judgment.
Jay and Roxie offer a roadmap that anyone can follow: mastering your inner voice, letting go of the pressure to be liked by everyone, celebrating the small wins, and choosing to show up as the version of yourself your higher self would be proud of.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Redefine Confidence From the Inside Out
How to Stop Seeking External Validation
How to Manage Comparison Before It Controls You
How to Think Like Your Higher Self
How to Break Free From People-Pleasing
How to Handle Rejection Without Blaming Yourself
How to Replace Self-Criticism With Self-Awareness
When you start choosing compassion over judgment, intention over fear, and growth over perfection, you slowly reconnect with the part of yourself that’s always been there. The journey isn’t about becoming someone new, it’s about finally seeing who you’ve been all along.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
04:21 Is External Validation Ever Healthy?
08:25 A 7-Step Path to Rebuilding Confidence
10:57 How Men and Women Show Confidence Differently
12:29 Mastering the Thoughts That Shape Your Reality
17:19 Self-Awareness vs. Self-Criticism
22:28 Meet the Best Version of You
26:26 Stop Trying to Be Liked by Everyone!
31:49 How Encouragement Boosts Performance
34:07 You Can’t Be Everyone’s Favorite and That’s Okay
38:42 People-Pleasing vs. Making People Happy
42:57 Practicing Radical Acceptance After Rejection
44:54 Your Mind Creates Stories That Aren’t True
47:16 Taking Responsibility Without Blaming Yourself
50:44 Why Feeling Worthy Now Matters Most
53:18 Healing the Roots of Deep Self-Loathing
01:06:27 Why Vulnerability Is a Form of Confidence
01:10:25 Your Mind Is More Powerful Than You Think
01:13:10 Are We Too Exposed to Our Own Reflection?
01:17:18 Managing BDD With Compassion and Awareness
01:22:04 The Importance of Celebrating Ourselves
01:24:09 What’s the Difference Between Confidence and Arrogance
01:27:45 How to Make Self-Celebration a Daily Habit
01:29:51 Catch People Doing Things Right
Episode Resources:
Roxie Nafousi | Website
Roxie Nafousi | Instagram
Roxie Nafousi | Facebook
Roxie Nafousi | X
Roxie Nafousi | LinkedIn
Roxie Nafousi | TikTok
Manifest: 7 Steps to Living Your Best Life
Confidence: Eight Steps to Knowing Your Worth
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In this episode, Jay talks about a side of gratitude we rarely acknowledge, the kind that isn’t shiny or uplifting, but the kind that helps when life feels heavy, complicated, or far from what you expected. He explains how, for years, he treated gratitude like something meant to fix pain or override his feelings, and how that mindset only added pressure instead of bringing any real peace.
Jay talks about what real gratitude actually feels like, not the kind that tries to cancel out your struggles, but the kind that can sit beside them. He shares how acknowledging both things at once, what hurts and what’s still good, builds real resilience. Jay breaks down why phrases like “at least…” shut your feelings down, while using “even though…” or “and…” keeps you present with your emotions instead of pushing them away.
Jay also shares the small, practical habits that help him reconnect with gratitude when it feels far away: paying attention to what stayed instead of what disappeared, taking 10-second pauses to notice something good in the moment, borrowing someone else’s joy when you can’t access your own, and writing a thank-you note to the version of you who got through the harder seasons.
Jay reminds us that gratitude isn’t supposed to hide what’s hard, it’s meant to help you steady yourself. It’s the quiet admission: “Life is messy, and there’s still something I can hold onto.”
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to Stop Using Gratitude to Mask Your Feelings
How to Hold Pain and Gratitude Together
How to Notice What Stayed, Not What Left
How to Use 10-Second Pauses to Reset
How to Borrow Gratitude When You Can’t Feel It
How to Thank the You Who Survived
You’re not doing gratitude wrong, you’re just learning to do it honestly. Keep showing up with awareness, gentleness, and patience. You’re not rebuilding from zero, you’re rebuilding from experience.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:00 How to Practice Gratitude
02:39 Gratitude Without Hiding Your Emotions
06:46 Don’t Use Gratitude As Your Escape
09:17 Focus On What You Still Have
11:11 Finding Gratitude in the Gaps
14:43 Gratitude Reset: Take A 10 Second Pause
18:26 The Art Of Borrowing Gratitude
21:15 Stay Thankful To Your Past Self
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Reaching 5 million subscribers is more than a milestone, it’s a testament to the shared journey of growth, healing, and curiosity this community has built together. In this special episode, Jay revisits the conversations that shaped On Purpose, moments where global icons, artists, world leaders, and visionaries shared the truths that made them human.
Jay reflects on the life-changing conversations that continue to echo long after the recording ends. Tom Holland opens up about the quiet struggle behind giving up alcohol, teaching us that letting go of what no longer serves us is an act of bravery not loss. Kobe shares how to look past fear by facing it with stillness and curiosity, revealing that discipline and consistency are the real foundations of excellence. Emma Watson invites us to build relationships from wholeness, not need, and reminds us that asking the hard questions can lead to the most liberating truths.
Madonna shows how spirituality can be the grounding force beneath ambition, while Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez model how relationships grow when honesty becomes a shared practice. Former President Joe Biden closes with a timeless lesson, that presence is often the greatest form of love, and that resilience is born through community.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Break Free From Addictive Habits
How to Build Discipline Through Consistency
How to Face Fear by Unpacking It
How to Ask the Hard Questions That Can Change Your Life
How to Ground Yourself With Spiritual Practices
How to Communicate Maturely in Relationships
How to Support Someone Through Grief
How to Replace Old Patterns With Healthier Alternatives
You are allowed to evolve, to outgrow old versions of yourself, and to step into a life that feels more aligned, more peaceful, and more true. Keep leaning toward the choices that bring you closer to who you want to be. Your next chapter is already waiting, and you are more than ready for it.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty.
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:31 The Challenges of Sobriety
06:49 Practical Steps to Stay Committed to Sobriety
11:23 How Alcohol Quietly Impacts Your Well-Being
16:59 How to Stop Letting Emotions Run Your Life
19:26 Growth Requires Trial and Error
21:03 Why Greatness Is Never an Accident
23:28 Understanding the Difference Between Wanting and Needing
26:32 The Power of Asking Yourself Hard Questions
30:08 Why Lifelong Learning Keeps You Grounded
37:29 How Spirituality and Success Work Together
41:45 Setting Healthy Boundaries in Relationships
44:09 Using Past Relationships to Build a Better You
48:03 How to Show Your Partner You’re Truly Present
53:37 Practicing Compassion in Every Day
54:37 Finding Strength Through Loss and Grief
56:41 How to Be Fully Present in Your Child’s Life
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What do you need from a partner that you haven’t been getting?
How can someone show up for you in a way that meets that need?
Today, Jay sits down with renowned divorce attorney and author James Sexton for a conversation that redefines what it means to love and be loved. With over twenty-five years spent guiding couples through heartbreak and separation, James has witnessed both the beauty and the brutality of human connection. Together, he and Jay explore the paradox of marriage: how something that begins with so much hope can unravel through silence, misunderstanding, and unmet needs. James shares that the greatest threat to relationships isn’t cheating or money, it’s disconnection: the slow fading of curiosity, gratitude, and presence that turns partners into strangers.
Jay and James invite listeners to look past the fairytale version of romance and into the real work of partnership. They talk about how we’re taught to plan weddings rather than marriages, and why the most meaningful moments come from small, steady acts of care, not grand romantic gestures. Whether it’s remembering to replace a partner’s favorite granola or reaching for their hand without being asked, James shows that a strong marriage isn’t about avoiding conflict, but about staying close even in the uncomfortable moments. He reminds us that love isn't for the faint of heart. It’s an act of courage, one that asks for honesty, vulnerability, and the discipline to keep showing up, especially when it’s hardest.
The conversation becomes less about divorce and more about what love is really made of. Jay and James uncover how relationships can serve as mirrors, revealing our insecurities, our longing to be seen, and our deepest fears of unworthiness. They remind us that to truly love another person, we must also learn to love ourselves, flaws, imperfections, and all.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Stay Connected in Love
How to Keep the Spark Alive in Marriage
How to Recognize When Disconnection Begins
How to Argue Without Breaking the Bond
How to Rebuild Trust After Betrayal
How to Talk About Difficult Topics with Compassion
How to Choose Courage Over Comfort in Relationships
Whether you’re married, single, healing, or starting over, this episode is a masterclass in emotional intelligence, offering timeless wisdom on how to nurture connection, protect what matters, and find courage in the vulnerability that love demands.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:29 The Real Reasons Marriages Fall Apart
02:39 Why Do We Still Get Married?
04:40 The Truth About the Wedding Industry
08:54 What Divorce Really Looks Like
13:16 The Hard Conversations Bring You Closer
15:44 What is the True Cause of Divorce?
22:48 The Power of Small Gestures in Love
28:52 Simple Ways to Appreciate Your Partner
32:09 How We Repeat Our Parents’ Patterns
38:41 Navigating Love After Having a Child
42:55 How to Reconnect with What Brought You Together
46:17 Why Does Asking For Love Feel Needy?
50:10 Designing the Ideal Contract for Modern Love
57:55 Understanding the Connection Between Desire and Disconnection
01:01:13 Commitment vs. Passion
01:07:07 How to Begin the Conversations You’ve Been Avoiding
01:11:47 The Lies We Tell Ourselves in Love
01:16:05 Should You Get a Prenup?
01:22:26 How to Bring Up The Prenup
01:29:45 Talk Through Your Anger, Don’t Act On It
01:31:18 Using Love As a Weapon
01:36:17 Should You Fight for It or Let Go?
01:42:59 How Parental Conflict Affects Children
01:48:59 Be the Calm Your Child Needs
01:59:09 The Real Problems Marriage Can’t Solve
02:02:52 Who Files For Divorce More: Men or Women?
02:07:46 How Divorce Impacts Men and Women Differently
02:13:39 James on Final Five
Episode Resources:
James Sexton | Website
James Sexton | Instagram
James Sexton | TikTok
James Sexton | LinkedIn
James Sexton | X
How to Stay in Love: A Divorce Lawyer's Guide to Staying Together
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In this fun and unfiltered episode, Jay and Radhi dive into the world of “icks,” those oddly specific little turn-offs that make us cringe for reasons we can’t quite explain. From baby voices and socks with sandals to the blurry line between confidence and cockiness, they laugh their way through the most random dating deal-breakers and what they secretly reveal about us. Amid the jokes, they slip in a few truth bombs too, like how we sometimes use icks to avoid real vulnerability. It’s light, hilarious, and uncomfortably relatable, because honestly, we’ve all had an ick… and we’ve definitely been someone else’s.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Tell the Difference Between an Ick and a Red Flag
How to Communicate Honestly About What Bothers You
How to Recognize When You’re Using an Ick as an Excuse
How to Appreciate Imperfections in the People You Love
It’s easy to get caught up in small things that bother us, but true connection isn’t built on perfection, it’s built on patience, humor, and understanding. Everyone has quirks, and sometimes those quirks are what make relationships real.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:19 What is an Ick?
03:07 The Funniest Icks
05:21 How Seriously Should People Take Icks?
09:39 Can You Get Over an Ick?
12:55 Personal Hygiene is Important
14:26 Arrogance Versus Confidence
15:40 Childishness and Immaturity
17:25 Is It Just Poor Communication?
21:43 Top 5 Icks Men have About Women
23:38 The Guy with a List (@wyszkay)
Episode Resources:
Radhi Devlukia | Website
Radhi Devlukia | YouTube
Radhi Devlukia | Instagram
Radhi Devlukia | Facebook
Radhi Devlukia | TikTok
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What’s one thing you wish you learned earlier in life?
What do you think would’ve changed for you if you learned it sooner?
Today, Jay reflects on the lessons he wishes he’d learned in his twenties and thirties, wisdom shaped by mistakes, growth, and years of inner work. He opens up about how easy it is to get swept up in chasing outcomes or living for other people’s expectations, and how those patterns can quietly pull us away from our true path. Jay also explains why success and happiness are completely different skill sets, and how understanding that early on can save you years of unnecessary frustration.
Jay also talks honestly about what healing really feels like, the side no one prepares you for. He explains that growth doesn’t always look inspiring; sometimes it shows up as exhaustion, confusion, or feeling like everything is falling apart. But that discomfort is often just old patterns breaking down so new ones can take shape. Through empathy, personal stories, and practical insights, Jay walks us through the “decade of firsts,” from first jobs to first heartbreaks, and reminds us that feeling lost isn’t failure. It’s a natural part of becoming someone stronger, clearer, and more aligned with who you’re meant to be.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Hear Your Inner Voice Again
How to Define Success on Your Own Terms
How to Build Confidence Through Self-Trust
How to Turn Rejection Into Insight
How to Break Free From Others’ Expectations
How to Heal Even When It Feels Messy
You’re not behind, you’re growing at the pace your life is asking you to grow. Keep showing up with curiosity, patience, and compassion for yourself. You’re building something meaningful, even on the days it doesn’t feel like it.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:42 #1: Results Are Overrated
04:54 #2: Tune Out The Noise
07:44 #3: Success Doesn’t Equal Happiness
10:30 #4: Confidence Comes From Self-Trust
12:47 Four Habits That Will Transform Your Life
14:10 #5: Rejection Isn’t Personal
17:20 How to Handle Rejection Better
22:32 Four Signs You’re Healing
24:51 Confusion in Your 20s Isn’t Failure
25:29 How to Protect Your Peace
26:07 #6: Anchor to Values, Not Validation
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