On Purpose with Jay Shetty
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!
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Recent Episodes
BENNY BLANCO, DAVE BURD & KRISTIN BATALUCCO: Friends Keep Secrets… Or Do They? (Friendship, Weddings, Love)
Mar 04, 2026Today, Jay sits down with Benny Blanco, Dave Burd, and Kristin Batalucco for a first-of-its-kind conversation - three best friends building something together in real time. They talk about what that r...
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Dave, Benny, and Kristen join On Purpose in its first-ever three-person episode to discuss their unique friendship, romantic relationships, and groundbreaking new show Friends Keep Secrets. The trio opens up about how they met, navigating work-life balance with partners, dealing with self-doubt, and what makes their dynamic so special. They play a revealing game called 'Friends Don't Keep Secrets' and share intimate details about weddings, communication styles, and supporting each other through life's biggest moments.
- The Origin Stories: How Three Friends Found Each Other
- The Birthday Party Turning Point: Dave and Kristen's Relationship Test
You can achieve everything you set out to and still feel empty. So what actually makes a truly successful life? Jay sits down with global country superstar Luke Combs for an honest conversation abou...
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Luke Combs, Grammy-nominated country artist, opens up about his journey from struggling with OCD as a child to becoming one of country music's biggest stars. He discusses the importance of family, his commitment to staying grounded despite fame, missing his son's birth while touring in Australia, and how his mental health struggles shaped both his resilience and creativity. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes authenticity, gratitude, and prioritizing his wife and children above his career success.
- Fame, Success, and Staying Grounded
- Childhood Struggles with OCD
Don't Waste Your Life (Use THIS Daily Shift To Build a Life That ACTUALLY Feels Meaningful)
Feb 27, 2026What if the real reason you feel stuck isn’t because you’ve failed but because you’ve been living on autopilot for too long? Jay breaks down the small, everyday habits that quietly keep us stuck — ...
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Jay Shetty delivers a thoughtful exploration of how we unknowingly waste our lives—not through dramatic failures, but through comfortable defaults and delayed action. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy, he challenges listeners to recognize that wasting life happens quietly when we stay in situations that no longer serve us, prioritize comfort over meaning, and perpetually postpone important changes. The episode offers a compassionate yet direct framework for evaluating whether you're truly living intentionally or simply reacting to life on autopilot.
- The Hidden Nature of Wasting Life
- Time Optimism and the Acceleration of Life
What happens when you spend your whole life chasing your dreams, only to realize peace was the real success all along? Five years after their first conversation, Jay sits down in person with global ...
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas joins for an intimate conversation about her journey from Bollywood stardom to Hollywood success, the traumatic premature birth of her daughter Malti, and finding peace after years of relentless ambition. She opens up about the dark period of transitioning between industries, her faith that sustained her through difficulties, and how marriage to Nick Jonas transformed her approach to life and vulnerability.
- Finding Peace After Years of Running
- How Nick Jonas Changed Her Approach to Feelings
Pregnancy only lasts nine months, but what you eat during that time can shape your child for life. Jay Shetty welcomes back biochemist, bestselling author, and “Glucose Goddess” Jessie Inchauspé for...
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Biochemist and glucose expert Jessie Inchauspé returns to discuss her new book on pregnancy nutrition, revealing how diet during pregnancy fundamentally shapes a baby's lifelong health. She breaks down the science of how four key nutrients—glucose, choline, protein, and omega-3s—program everything from metabolism to brain development, while also sharing her personal journey through miscarriage and the anxiety of pregnancy. This conversation dismantles common myths about eating during pregnancy and provides actionable guidance for expectant mothers.
- The Myth of the Bun in the Oven
- The Four Critical Nutrients That Shape Your Baby's Future
Stop Trying to “Win” An Argument With Your Partner! (THIS Shift Will Turn Conflict into Communication)
Feb 20, 2026Why can it sometimes feel easier to connect with the outside world than with the person we love most? Jay explores why love can feel stressful instead of safe, even when both people care deeply. Dra...
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Jay Shetty explores five transformative relationship principles from his Audible original 'Messy Love,' focusing on how to build emotional safety, navigate conflict, and rebuild trust through structured communication and intentional practices. Using real examples from three couples—Amanda and Ryan, Gladys and Justin, and Jeremy and Richard—he demonstrates how unspoken patterns and learned behaviors shape our relationships, and offers practical exercises to create deeper connection.
- The Foundation: Influence, Respect, and Recognition
- Breaking the Scorekeeping Cycle
Have you ever pushed away the love you wanted most or clung to it so tightly that you lost yourself in the process? Jay sits down with Attachment Style expert and creator of the Integrated Attachmen...
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In this comprehensive conversation, Thais Gibson, founder of the Personal Development School and creator of the New Attachment Theory, shares her groundbreaking approach to healing relationships through understanding attachment styles. Moving beyond simple labels, she provides a practical five-pillar framework for rewiring core wounds, meeting needs, regulating the nervous system, improving communication, and setting healthy boundaries. Gibson emphasizes that while understanding your attachment style is valuable, the real work lies in healing at the subconscious level to create lasting change in how we connect with others and ourselves.
- Understanding the Four Attachment Styles
- Why We're Attracted to the Wrong People
The real hardship of our time isn’t only the challenges we face, it’s that we rarely slow down enough to fully experience and process them. Jay is joined by bestselling author and journalist Michael...
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Michael Pollan, award-winning journalist and bestselling author, explores consciousness, perception, and how we experience reality in his new book 'A World Appears.' In this wide-ranging conversation, he discusses the science of consciousness, the similarities and differences between meditation and psychedelics, why science has neglected consciousness research, and how both practices can help us reclaim our attention from technology. Pollan also examines the threat AI poses to human consciousness, our relationship with animals versus machines, and why understanding consciousness is essential for living with greater intention.
- The Science of Consciousness and Why It Matters
- Technology's Assault on Human Consciousness
Manifesting love isn’t about attracting the right person, it’s about being ready for the love you’re asking for. Today, Jay challenges the way people have been told to manifest love. Rather than foc...
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Jay Shetty explores the psychology and neuroscience behind manifesting romantic love, challenging popular misconceptions about manifestation. He argues that love isn't attracted through visualization or affirmations, but through emotional availability, nervous system regulation, identity alignment, and creating environments where connection can naturally occur. The episode provides science-backed principles for becoming the kind of person who can sustain a healthy relationship.
- The Real Definition of Manifesting Love
- Emotional Availability and Attachment Security
We often think change will make sense once we get to the other side, but what if the real work of change is learning how to stay present in the uncertainty itself? Today, Jay sits down with cognitiv...
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Dr. Maya Shankar discusses her book 'The Other Side of Change' with Jay Shetty, exploring how to navigate both chosen and unexpected change. Drawing from her personal experience losing her violin career at 15 due to injury, as well as her struggles with infertility, Maya shares science-based strategies for dealing with life's unexpected turns. The conversation emphasizes that change threatens our self-identity, but by anchoring to our 'why' rather than our 'what,' we can maintain a more secure sense of self and emerge transformed on the other side of change.
- The Two Types of Change and Maya's Personal Journey
- The Science of Uncertainty and Our Need for Control
Why do we chase people who don’t choose us, confuse anxiety for attraction, and stay in relationships that leave us questioning our worth? Today, Jay sits down with Sabrina Zohar, podcast host and ...
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Jay Shetty sits down with dating expert and content creator Sabrina Zohar for a deeply insightful conversation about modern dating, attachment patterns, and healing childhood wounds that show up in romantic relationships. Sabrina shares her expertise on recognizing emotionally unavailable partners, setting boundaries, advocating for yourself, and doing the inner work required to build healthy relationships. Drawing from her own experiences with childhood trauma and narcissistic relationships, she offers practical tools for nervous system regulation, breaking unhealthy patterns, and dating with intention rather than desperation.
- The Root Causes of Chasing Emotionally Unavailable People
- How to Actually Know If Someone Is Into You
The REAL Reason You Feel Behind (It’s Not What You Think!) Use THIS Simple Reset to Make Confident Decisions
Feb 06, 2026If you’re starting this year feeling stuck, late, or behind in life, this episode gently reminds you that you’re not late, you’re right where you’re supposed to be. Jay unpacks a quiet truth many of...
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Jay Shetty delivers a powerful message about why so many people feel behind in life and how to overcome this pervasive sense of inadequacy. Drawing on psychological research, statistics, and personal experiences, he reveals that nearly 70% of adults feel behind on their life timeline. Through practical frameworks and evidence-based insights, Jay challenges the myth of predetermined timelines and shows listeners how to stop comparison from stealing their peace and progress.
- The Universal Feeling of Being Behind
- Why We Feel Behind: The Psychology of Comparison
NICK JONAS: The REAL Story Behind a Lifetime of Fame, His Inner Critic, and How Fatherhood Changed Everything
Feb 04, 2026What happens when success arrives before you truly know who you are. How do you learn to quiet the inner critic while becoming a better partner, parent, and person in the process? Today, Jay sits do...
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Nick Jonas opens up about his journey from child star to father, discussing his evolution from Disney's youngest heartthrob to a man redefining success on his own terms. In this deeply personal conversation, he shares the untold story of his daughter's three-and-a-half-month NICU stay, how becoming a father changed his relationship with anxiety and self-criticism, and why he's learning to be kinder to his inner child. He also reveals the inspiration behind his fifth solo album 'Sunday Best,' discusses his marriage to Priyanka Chopra, and reflects on the labels that followed him from childhood and how he's breaking free from them.
- Growing Up in the Spotlight: Labels, Identity, and Finding Your Voice
- Crisis and Faith: When Everything Fell Apart at Once
We’re not failing at life. We were just never taught how to speak up, handle rejection, and confidently ask for what we want. Today, Jay sits down with sales leader and entrepreneur Shelby Sapp to u...
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Jay Shetty interviews sales expert and entrepreneur Shelby Sapp, who shares how sales skills can transform every aspect of life—from relationships to career advancement. Shelby breaks down her proven sales process, explains why sales is really about emotional leadership rather than manipulation, and reveals the mindset shifts that separate people making $50K from those making $500K. She emphasizes that sales isn't just a job but a skill set that creates freedom, teaches resilience, and helps people communicate better in all areas of life.
- Why Everyone Needs Sales Skills—Whether You Work in Sales or Not
- The Core Sales Framework: Leverage, Value, Clarity, and Asking
Stop Saying Yes When You Want to Say No! (Follow THESE Clear Boundaries to Protect Your Energy)
Jan 30, 2026Today, Jay breaks down why so many of us feel drained, overwhelmed, and burned out, and what it really means to protect your energy. He begins by unpacking the quiet habits that drain us without us re...
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Jay Shetty delivers a powerful guide on protecting your energy, distinguishing between energy investors and energy thieves in your life. He explores the subtle ways people drain your energy, identifies how we drain ourselves, and provides practical frameworks for setting boundaries without becoming cold. The episode emphasizes that protecting your energy isn't about building walls but managing your light, with actionable tools like the three boundary rule, the pause test, and the 24-hour rule to help reclaim and preserve your vital energy.
- Why Energy Protection is Your Most Important Investment
- Energy Investors vs Energy Thieves: Understanding Who's in Your Life
John Edward: Stop Trying to “Move On” After Loss (Use THIS Daily Practice to Make Peace Without the Answers)
Jan 28, 2026Today, Jay welcomes internationally recognized psychic medium John Edward for an eye-opening conversation about grief, healing, and the survival of consciousness. John shares how people often come to ...
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John Edward, renowned psychic medium, discusses his 40-year journey connecting the living with those who have passed on. He explores the nature of grief, consciousness, and the afterlife, sharing insights from his work helping people process loss. Edward addresses skepticism head-on, discusses scientific studies on his abilities, and offers practical guidance on healing through grief. The conversation delves into how mediumship works, the reality of readings, and how to honor loved ones while moving forward in life.
- The Purpose of Mediumship and What People Seek
- Edward's Journey from Skeptic to Medium
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon doesn’t just talk about strength—she reframes it, revealing how building muscle is a daily practice of resilience, clarity, and long-term health. Jay sits down with Dr. Gabrielle ...
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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon reveals a revolutionary approach to health by shifting focus from fat loss to muscle building. She explains why skeletal muscle is the 'organ of longevity' and the key to preventing diseases like diabetes, Alzheimer's, and cardiovascular disease. The conversation covers practical strategies for building muscle through diet, exercise, and mindset, including optimal protein intake, resistance training protocols, and the dangers of the 'skinny fat' epidemic.
- Muscle as the Organ of Longevity
- The Street Lamp Effect: Why We've Been Looking in the Wrong Place
How to Fall in Love Without Losing Yourself This Year (5 Rules to Avoid Getting Stuck in the Wrong Relationship)
Jan 23, 2026Falling in love can be one of the most beautiful experiences in the world, but it can also be the place where we lose ourselves. Today, Jay invites us to pause and reflect on how we fall in love, an...
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Jay Shetty explores how to fall in love or deepen existing relationships without losing your sense of self. Drawing on psychological research and real-life coaching experiences, he addresses the common pattern of people dissolving their identity when entering relationships, explaining why this happens and how to maintain independence while building intimate connections. The episode provides practical principles for creating relationships based on partnership rather than self-abandonment, emphasizing that healthy love should expand rather than erase who you are.
- Why We Lose Ourselves in Love
- Keep Your Life Big: The Counterintuitive Key to Lasting Love
Today, Paris Hilton returns to On Purpose not as the icon the world once projected onto her, but as the woman she has fought to become. Paris opens up about the many chapters of her healing journey, t...
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Paris Hilton returns to discuss her new documentary 'Infinite Icon,' reflecting on her journey of healing through music, motherhood, and reclaiming her narrative. She opens up about living with ADHD, the trauma of her leaked sex tape, surviving the 2000s media landscape, and transforming pain into purpose through advocacy work. Now a mother of two and happily married, Paris shares how she's found peace while using her platform to protect children and empower others.
- Living with ADHD: From Shame to Superpower
- The Sex Tape Trauma: Violation and Media Cruelty
Jaspreet Singh: Why Most People Stay Broke (Follow THIS 7-Step System to FINALLY Stop Living Paycheck-to-Paycheck!)
Jan 19, 2026Money doesn’t define you, it reveals what you value, what you understand, and whether your choices are leading to freedom or confinement. Jay sits down once again with entrepreneur and financial...
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Jaspreet Singh, the Minority Mindset, returns to share his comprehensive financial framework for breaking free from living paycheck to paycheck. He reveals the seven-step 'climb to wealth' system, covering mindset shifts, understanding money rules, practical budgeting with the 75-15-10 plan, and strategic investing. Singh also explores opportunities in the AI-driven economy, breaking down investment layers from AI companies to data centers and energy infrastructure. The conversation emphasizes how the financial system is rigged to benefit the wealthy and educated, while providing actionable steps anyone can take to build wealth regardless of their starting point.
- The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Crisis and Why the System Keeps You Poor
- The Four Mindset Shifts Required for Wealth Building