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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!

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Today, Jay sits down with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Alex Warren for an extremely open and honest conversation about loss, resilience, and turning pain into purpose. Alex opens up about losing both of his parents at a young age, growing up in instability, and being forced to parent himself while he was still just a kid. Through stories of grief, homelessness, and survival, he reflects on how these early experiences shaped his worldview, his faith, and his relentless drive to keep going when everything around him felt uncertain. What emerges is a powerful reminder that our hardest chapters often become the foundation of our greatest strength.
 
Alex shares how music became his lifeline, a way to articulate emotions he couldn’t put into words and a place to process loss without running from it. From teaching himself to sing and play guitar, to sleeping in cars while posting covers online, his journey is a testament to perseverance in the face of uncertainty. Alex speaks candidly about imposter syndrome, insecurity, and the challenge of staying grounded amid global success, revealing that even at the highest levels of achievement, the longing to feel “enough” never fully disappears. Jay guides the conversation toward self-compassion, helping Alex explore the importance of extending the same grace to himself that he’s learned to offer others. 
 
In this interview, you'll learn:
 
How to Turn Deep Loss Into Purpose
 
How to Keep Going When No One Believes in You
 
How to Build Resilience After Childhood Trauma
 
How to Find Meaning in Painful Experiences
 
How to Forgive Without Excusing Harm
 
How to Become the Person You Needed Growing Up
 
You don’t need perfect conditions, unwavering confidence, or universal approval to move forward. What you need is the willingness to keep showing up, to keep learning, and to keep choosing who you want to become, especially on the hardest days. 
 
With Love and Gratitude,
 
Jay Shetty
 
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What We Discuss:
 
00:00 Intro
 
01:01 How to Navigate Success Without Losing Yourself
 
03:10 Remembering a Father Who Gave Everything
 
07:13 Growing Up Surrounded by Love
 
08:30 When Did You First Realize Your Life Was Different?
 
09:34 Parenting Yourself as a Child 
 
10:45 The Universal Need to Belong
 
12:17 How Early Childhood Shapes Who You Become
 
15:28 Redefining What Success Really Means
 
19:58 Growing Up with an Abusive Parent
 
22:50 The Lasting Pain of Losing Someone You Love
 
24:10 Understanding Your Parents’ Hidden Struggles
 
32:02 Protecting Your Dream At All Costs 
 
34:35 Lessons Loss Teaches You
 
35:49 The Fear of Being Left Behind
 
37:48 How Everything in Life Becomes a Lesson
 
41:35 How Do You Want to Be Remembered?
 
46:13 Living Out of a Car at 17
 
51:26 Surviving What Should’ve Broken You
 
56:45 Using Music to Process Grief
 
59:41 Meeting the Love of Your Life 
 
01:02:25 Finding Someone Who Stays No Matter What 
 
01:04:31 Why Shedding an Old Identity is Important 
 
01:07:14 Creating the Perfect Wedding
 
01:10:02 Facing Your Greatest Inner Struggle
 
01:12:38 Becoming the Parent You Never Had
 
01:15:02 Learning to Live with Insecurity
 
01:18:44 You Don’t Have to Prove Yourself
 
01:23:36 Alex on Final Five
 
Episode Resources:
 
Alex Warren | Website
 
Alex Warren | Instagram
 
Alex Warren | YouTube
 
Alex Warren | TikTok
 
Alex Warren | Facebook
 
Alex Warren | X

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ALEX WARREN: The Hidden Battles Behind His Historic Rise - Overcoming Self-Doubt, Healing Childhood Wounds & Learning to Finally Feel Enough

Today, Jay sits down with Dr. Shadé Zahrai to explore how self-doubt quietly influences our decisions, and what it takes to rebuild trust in ourselves. Shadé unpacks the psychology behind impostor syndrome, fear of failure, and the inner stories that convince people they’re not ready or not enough. Together, they examine how the brain’s need for certainty drives worst-case thinking, and why that protective instinct often keeps us stuck, even when opportunity is right in front of us.
 
Shadé offers grounded frameworks, from shifting “should” into “could” to create more possibility, to designing simple action plans that help regain a sense of control when things feel overwhelming. Shadé reflects on purpose, care, and leaving people better than we found them, while Jay highlights that trusting yourself doesn’t mean never experiencing doubt. Together, they explore how self-image is shaped by the feedback we internalize, why criticism tends to linger longer than praise, and how healing emotional “scars” allows us to move forward without self-sabotage.
 
In this interview, you'll learn:
 
How to Trust Yourself Again
 
How to Stop Letting Self-Doubt Inform Your Decisions
 
How to Reframe Impostor Syndrome as Growth
 
How to Turn Fear Into Forward Action
 
How to Shift From “Should” to “Could”
 
How to Take Action When You Feel Stuck
 
How to Heal the Self-Image Behind the Self-Doubt
 
Confidence isn’t the absence of fear; it’s the willingness to move forward even when fear is present. Every step you take, no matter how small, strengthens your trust in yourself and reminds you that you are capable of learning, adapting, and becoming more than you were yesterday. 
 
Pre-order Shadé’s new book, Big Trust, to dive deeper into the framework for rebuilding self-trust and breaking free from self-doubt:
 
https://www.shadezahrai.com/bigtrust
 
With Love and Gratitude,
 
Jay Shetty
 
Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here. 
 
Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast 
 
What We Discuss:
 
00:00 Intro
 
01:47 What Drives Self-Doubt?
 
02:58 The Power of Your Self-Image
 
06:54 The Four Pillars of Self-Image
 
08:44 Struggling With Self-Acceptance
 
15:35 How Lack of Acceptance Fuels Perfectionism
 
20:50 Shifting From Comparison to Emulation
 
27:55 Becoming Before You Believe
 
32:14 Why the Brain Craves Certainty
 
38:00 Do You Ever Feel Like You’re Not Enough?
 
44:24 Learning to Detach From Labels
 
56:04 The Self-Talk That Keeps You Grounded
 
01:01:11 Believing You’re Capable
 
01:06:22 Everyone Experiences Self-Doubt!
 
01:08:56 What Actually Replaces Self-Doubt?
 
01:15:20 Getting the Job Even When You Feel Underqualified
 
01:24:13 Understanding Key Differences Between Men and Women
 
01:26:53 Why Constant Complaining Signals Low Self-Trust
 
01:37:12 Growth After Trauma
 
01:43:52 Why We Focus on What We Can’t Control
 
01:50:42 Learning to Adapt to Your Emotions
 
01:56:26 Creating Your “I Could, I Will” List
 
02:00:07 Shadé on Final Five
 
Episode Resources:
 
Dr. Shadé Zahrai | Website
 
Dr. Shadé Zahrai | Instagram
 
Dr. Shadé Zahrai | YouTube
 
Dr. Shadé Zahrai | TikTok
 
Dr. Shadé Zahrai | Linkedin

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Confidence Expert Dr. Shadé Zahrai: Feel Like You’re Not Enough? THIS Proven 4 Part Framework Will Transform Your Self-Image & Build REAL Confidence

**This interview was filmed on November 29th, prior to the heartbreaking and tragic events in Bondi over the weekend. Our hearts are with everyone in Australia during this incredibly difficult time.
 
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Today, Jay travels to Australia to sit down with Chris Hemsworth at the Crystalbrook Byron, not the superhero the world knows, but the grounded, introspective man shaped by his upbringing in the Australian outback. Chris opens up about his early years living in an Indigenous community, the adventures that sparked his imagination, and the strong family roots that still keep him centered. Jay explores how those moments from Chris’s childhood laid the foundation for the man he is today.
 
Chris opens up about the pressure and anxiety he faced in the early stages of his acting career and how the pursuit of excellence often came at the cost of inner peace. He talks about the constant pull between ambition and being present, the balance of preparation and surrendering to the creative process and the grounding force of lifelong friendships. 
 
In one of the most personal moments of the conversation, Chris talks about learning of his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and how it changed his relationship with time, family, and legacy. He reflects on the emotional experience of documenting their journey together, navigating memory loss, caregiving, vulnerability, and the urgency it created to slow down and show up fully for the people who matter most.
 
In this interview, you'll learn:
 
How to Stay Present in a High-Pressure Career
 
How to Reconnect With Your Childhood Self
 
How to Build True, Grounding Friendships
 
How to Be Fully There for Aging Parents
 
How to Slow Down and Be Intentional With Your Time
 
How to Balance Ambition With Inner Peace
 
How to Bring More Curiosity Into Relationships
 
We forget sometimes that the best parts of life aren’t about achievement or perfection. They’re about being present, staying connected, and having the courage to show up. Every challenge and moment of doubt is a chance to look inward and reconnect with what really matters.
 
With Love and Gratitude,
 
Jay Shetty
 
Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here. 
 
Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast 
 
What We Discuss:
 
00:00 Intro
 
01:08 Discovering Gratitude in Childhood
 
05:10 First Encounters With Fame
 
08:24 Arriving Somewhere You Never Planned
 
13:40 Losing Yourself to the Role
 
15:34 The Weight of High Expectations
 
20:31 Managing Mental Overload
 
25:31 Naming Your Stressors
 
28:56 The Fear of Saying No
 
31:29 Passing Down Healthy Money Values
 
34:03 Navigating Your Way Through Grief
 
38:22 How Family Keeps You Grounded
 
41:39 What Makes a Real Friend?
 
44:48 The Alzheimer’s Diagnosis 
 
54:11 Realizing How Precious Time Truly Is
 
57:41 Witnessing Your Parents Grow Older
 
01:01:55 Honoring the People Who Raised You
 
01:06:50 The Rare Feeling of Getting It Right
 
01:10:18 Messages for Your Younger Self
 
01:13:57 Staying Connected to Your Childlike Self
 
01:19:39 Lessons We Learn From Our Children 
 
01:22:30 Being Fully Present With Your Partner
 
01:28:12 Helping Children Understand Alzheimer’s
 
01:31:18 Appreciating the Beauty in Life
 
01:34:24 Knowing When It’s Time to Slow Down
 
01:38:47 Who Takes Care of the Caregiver?
 
01:42:30 Chris on Final Five 
 
Episode Resources:
 
Chris Hemsworth | Instagram
 
Chris Hemsworth | X
 
Chris Hemsworth | YouTube
 
Chris Hemsworth | TikTok
 
Chris Hemsworth | Facebook

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CHRIS HEMSWORTH EXCLUSIVE: The Untold Story of His Anxiety, Fear of Failure & The Diagnosis That Changed Everything

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.
 
Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here.
 
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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Feel Like Everyone Else Is “Ahead” of You? This is How You Rebuild Your Life at Any Stage & Start Trusting Your Timeline

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.
 
Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here.
 
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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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Jay Must-Listens: 3 Easy Money Habits That Will Change How You Save, Spend & Grow Your Money

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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Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast 
 
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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Astrologist Chani Nicholas: Feeling Lost in Life? This Episode Will Help You Find The Clarity, Direction and Answers You’ve Been Seeking

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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Addicted to Scrolling? 3 Small Changes to STOP Feeling Drained After Scrolling Social Media

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
 
Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here. 
 
Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast 
 
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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Mark Rober: Feeling Stuck in a Rut? Use THIS Simple 3- Step Method Engineers Use to FINALLY Turn Your Ideas Into Reality!

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
 
Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here. 
 
Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast 
 
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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Roxie Nafousi: Struggle With Low Self-Worth & No Confidence? (Use This Life-Changing 3-Step Method!)

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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There’s no doubt that this holiday season will be different to those we are used to. But that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t connect with our loved ones. On this episode of On Purpose, Jay Shetty offers creative solutions for connecting with friends or family this holiday season whether you’re spending time together or apart. Which strategy will you use to spend meaningful time with those you love? Share your thoughts and reflections on these strategies to make this holiday season an impactful one. 

If On Purpose inspires you, Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations will take your life to the next level. Go to https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius to learn more. 

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