On Purpose with Jay Shetty

8 Simple Mindset Shifts to Feel Gratitude Even When Your Life Isn't Where You Want it To Be

Jay Shetty explores how to practice authentic gratitude when life is not where you want it to be, emphasizing that gratitude should coexist with pain rather than deny it. He shares several mindset shifts and practical exercises, such as emotional granularity, contrast with your past self, microgratitude, embracing waiting seasons, borrowing others' joy, and thanking your past self. The episode focuses on using gratitude as a tool for resilience, self-compassion, and perspective rather than forced positivity.

Nov 28, 2025

I Reached a Major Milestone! 8 Life-Changing Lessons I've Learned From Incredible Guests Along the Way

Jay Shetty celebrates reaching 5 million YouTube subscribers for On Purpose by revisiting powerful moments from past conversations with guests including Tom Holland, Kobe Bryant, Emma Watson, Madonna, Benny Blanco, Selena Gomez, and President Biden. The episode highlights lessons on sobriety and addiction, mastering fear, building relationships from wholeness, integrating spirituality with success, cultivating mature love, and coping with loneliness and grief through presence and family support.

Nov 26, 2025

Divorce Lawyer James Sexton: #1 Conversation Every Couple Should Have Before it's Too Late (Use THIS 3-Step Script TODAY!)

Divorce lawyer and author James Sexton shares insights from 25 years of facilitating the end of marriages about what actually destroys relationships and what helps them last. He argues that disconnection and not feeling seen, rather than cheating or money alone, are the primary marriage killers, and emphasizes the importance of small daily gestures, honest communication, and preventive "maintenance" conversations. The discussion also covers prenups as a mutual safety tool, the impact of divorce and conflict on children, gendered patterns around infidelity and divorce initiation, and how ego and unexamined stories sabotage both marriages and breakups.

Nov 24, 2025

Jay & Radhi Talk About Icks vs. Red Flags (How to ACTUALLY Know the Difference)

Jay Shetty and Radha Divlukia have a light but probing conversation about "icks"-small, often irrational turn-offs in dating and relationships-and how they differ from more serious issues. They share humorous examples from friends, social media, and their own relationship, then contrast trivial quirks with fundamental behaviors like poor communication, arrogance, immaturity, negativity, and lack of accountability. Throughout, they emphasize not overvaluing minor icks while ignoring core character and compatibility, and discuss how attraction, insecurity, and expectations shape what people tolerate or reject.

Nov 22, 2025

6 Lessons I Wish I Knew in My 20's & 30's (This Will INSTANTLY Give You Direction!)

Jay Shetty, speaking directly to people in their 20s and 30s, shares six psychological and life lessons about loving the process over results, distinguishing your inner voice from external noise, and separating success from happiness. He explains how real confidence is built through self-trust and small follow-throughs, why most rejection is statistical rather than personal, and how healing often feels messy and disorienting even as your brain and nervous system genuinely change. He frames the 20s as a training ground of "firsts" and identity disruption, encouraging listeners to treat confusion and failure as emotional data and practice rather than proof of inadequacy.

Nov 21, 2025

Emma Grede: #1 Trick Successful People Use Every Day (THIS Will Open Doors You Didn't Know Existed!)

In this live conversation, Jay Shetty interviews entrepreneur Emma Grede about overcoming self-doubt, navigating the structural barriers women face in business, and building confidence through action and excellence. Emma shares how focusing on what she does best, asking for help, and embracing trade-offs has allowed her to grow multiple companies while raising four children. Together they explore redefining success on your own terms, the power of focus and self-talk, and end with a live coaching session where Emma advises an audience member on how to start testing her TV show concept immediately at a small scale.

Nov 19, 2025

Jay & Radhi Talk About Why People Feel the Need to Overshare

Jay and Radhi discuss the modern phenomenon of oversharing, especially online, and explore how to decide what to share, with whom, and why. They examine the intentions behind vulnerability, how oversharing can drain energy or create confusion, and how selective, intentional sharing can foster genuine connection and protect personal wellbeing. They also talk about normalizing relationship struggles, the duality of people's lives, and why authenticity doesn't require exposing everything to the public.

Nov 15, 2025

How to Move On When You Still Miss Your Ex (4 Hard Truths That Will FINALLY Set You Free)

Jay Shetty explores why breakups can feel so difficult to move on from, connecting the pain of missing an ex to brain chemistry, identity, and emotional needs rather than to the person themselves. He debunks common myths about time and closure, reframes what we actually miss in a relationship, and offers specific practices to stop romanticizing the past, rebuild structure, and focus on self-worth and personal growth. He closes by normalizing setbacks in healing and encouraging listeners to see heartbreak as a meaningful chapter that can humanize and strengthen them rather than define them.

Nov 14, 2025

Gabrielle Bernstein: The Simple 4-Step Method to Heal Anxiety, Stop Overthinking, and Stop People-Pleasing for Good

Gabrielle Bernstein discusses Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and how it transformed her life, explaining the model of "parts" and the concept of Self as a calm, compassionate inner presence. She and the host explore how protector parts like anxiety, addiction, control, people-pleasing, and workaholism develop to guard against childhood pain, and how befriending rather than banishing them can reduce anxiety, overthinking, and people-pleasing. Gabrielle teaches a simple four-step daily check-in process, guides a live exercise, and shows how this work can improve self-judgment, relationships, parenting, boundaries, leadership, and self-forgiveness.

Nov 12, 2025

Psychic Medium Laura Lynne Jackson: 3 Signs From the Universe You Have Been Missing (The Answers Are Right in Front of You!)

Psychic medium Laura Lynn Jackson returns to discuss how to move from merely noticing signs to actually living a guided life. She explains the concept of a "team of light," how intuition differs from the analytical "monkey mind," and how to work with signs, inner knowings, and everyday moments to feel supported, make decisions, and reframe past experiences. The conversation gives listeners practical ways to cultivate trust in their inner guidance, especially during periods of confusion, grief, or major life transitions.

Nov 10, 2025

Jay & Radhi Talk About Why Men Feel So Lonely

Jay Shetty and Radhi Devlikhia discuss why so many men feel lonely, drawing on recent research about a "friendship recession" and their own personal experiences. They explore how male friendships are often structured around activities rather than emotional sharing, the stigma men face when being vulnerable, and how online narratives about masculinity can discourage openness. They offer practical ideas for building deeper connections, reframing vulnerability as a strength, and intentionally cultivating a small circle of trusted friends.

Nov 8, 2025

Feeling Lazy or Unmotivated? (Do THIS 5-Minute Rule to Build Discipline & Take Action NOW!)

The host shares a structured approach to overcoming feelings of laziness and lack of motivation by focusing on small, easy actions that build momentum and self-belief over time. He explains how to lower the activation barrier, build rituals instead of relying on willpower, reset dopamine sensitivity, and design your environment to support focus. The episode culminates in practical tools like the 5-minute rule, accountability that "hurts," and a nightly 3-minute review to reinforce progress and consistency.

Nov 7, 2025

Jays Must Listens: You're Approaching Dating Wrong! (Use THIS Blueprint to Attract the RIGHT Person) Ft. Vanessa Van Edwards & Jillian Turecki

Jay Shetty curates a masterclass-style episode on modern dating featuring insights from Vanessa Van Edwards, Jillian Turecki, Sadia Khan, and Laurie Gottlieb. The guests explain how subtle body language and vocal cues signal availability, why impatience and fear of rejection sabotage dating, and how self-esteem shapes who we entertain rather than who we attract. They emphasize honesty about needs, resisting future-tripping, and focusing on present behavior and conflict repair to build relationships that are healthy and sustainable.

Nov 5, 2025

Neuroscientist Emily McDonald: #1 Science-Based Hack to Rewire Your Brain to ACTUALLY Manifest the Life You Want

Neuroscientist Emily McDonald explains how understanding and rewiring the brain can help people break out of feeling stuck, overcome procrastination, and consciously create a life that aligns with their values. She connects neuroscience concepts like the default mode network, dopamine, vagus nerve tone, and neuroplasticity to practical tools for identity shifting, managing fear, structuring rewards, and manifestation. The conversation also explores self-worth, jealousy, money beliefs, relationships, and Emily's own journey from heavy labeling and health issues to designing a life and career that feel authentic and joyful.

Nov 3, 2025

Jay & Radhi Talk About the Pressure and Expectations Around Parenthood

The hosts discuss the intense social, biological, financial, and emotional pressures surrounding the decision to have children, especially for women. They explore why the common question "When are you having kids?" can be insensitive given issues like miscarriage, infertility, financial strain, and differing life goals. The conversation emphasizes defining your own timeline, recognizing many valid ways to express maternal and paternal energy, and rejecting the idea that parenthood is the only path to a meaningful or successful life.

Nov 1, 2025

7 Micro Habits That Will INSTANTLY Reset Your Mind & Boost Energy (Without Changing Your Whole Routine!)

The host shares seven small, immediately usable habits designed to reset your mind, regulate stress, and boost energy without overhauling your entire routine. He explains when to use each habit, how to practice it in under a few minutes, and why it works psychologically and biologically. Throughout, he emphasizes using micro-habits to create emotional regulation, presence, and better decision-making in everyday situations.

Oct 31, 2025

Lori Gottlieb: Stop Mistaking Calm for Boring! (Follow THIS Simple Rule to Build REAL Love)

In this live episode recorded at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., therapist and author Laurie Gottlieb joins the host to unpack common relationship challenges around love, acceptance, communication, and vulnerability. They discuss why people feel they must "perform" to earn love, how to create true emotional safety, the difference between chemistry and compatibility, and how childhood patterns show up in adult conflicts. The conversation includes a live on-stage exercise with a couple from the audience and a Q&A addressing conflict timing, gift-giving stress, asking for attention, and relationships involving neurodivergence.

Oct 29, 2025

Dr. Sara Szal: Stop Ignoring What Your Body's Trying to Tell You! (THESE Are the Hormone Signals You Can't Afford to Miss!

Host Jay Shetty speaks with physician and researcher Dr. Sara Szal about how hormones function as the body's messaging system, what hormonal imbalance looks like, and why stress and lifestyle are central drivers of issues like fatigue, weight gain, mood changes, and fertility challenges. They discuss cortisol, insulin, sex hormones, thyroid function, the impact of chronic stress and relationships, and practical ways to measure and rebalance hormones through testing, nutrition, sleep, stress management, and more informed choices about birth control. The conversation also covers life-stage hormone shifts, the risks and benefits of the birth control pill versus IUDs, natural family planning, and how integrating spirituality and self-awareness with medical science can prevent burnout and support healing.

Oct 27, 2025

Constantly Overthinking or Doubting Yourself? (Do THIS 5-Minute Reset to Break Your Negative Spiral!)

Jay Shetty delivers a solo episode about how to interrupt negative self-talk and the inner critic that sabotages progress. He explains why self-criticism feels like control but actually undermines performance, how shame differs from guilt, why our brains focus on mistakes, and why progress and healing are non-linear. Through research references, practical reframes, and examples, he offers seven mindset shifts to replace self-beating with self-compassion, accountability, gratitude, and strategic rest.

Oct 24, 2025

Jay's Must-Listens: Marriage Isn't About Finding "The One" (5 Truths Every Couple Needs to Hear Before Marriage!)

Jay Shetty curates conversations with Heather Pinkett Smith, relationship coach Sadia Khan, and psychotherapist Laurie Gottlieb to explore what truly sustains long-term relationships and marriage. They discuss marriage as a spiritual path of growth, the role of self-control and emotional regulation in preventing infidelity, and the importance of honest conversations about marriage, children, money, and in-laws. The episode emphasizes redefining partnership on your own terms, setting boundaries, and creating emotional safety instead of chasing romantic fantasies alone.

Oct 22, 2025

Quinlan Walther: Stop Chasing Love Just Because You're Lonely! (Do THIS to Attract the RIGHT Relationship)

Jay Shetty interviews relationship coach and writer Quinlan Walther about how to stop chasing love from a place of loneliness and instead build the self-trust and clarity needed to choose healthy relationships. They discuss the difference between wanting and being ready for a relationship, the four C's of self-trust, emotional safety and growth in partnership, compatibility versus chemistry, patterns rooted in childhood wounds, boundaries, and how to navigate heartbreak. The conversation emphasizes accountability, values-based decisions, and seeing love as an ongoing action rather than just a feeling.

Oct 20, 2025

You're Manifesting Wrong! Follow THIS 3-Step Alignment Formula That Actually Works (This is Life Changing!)

Jay Shetty breaks down common myths about manifestation and reframes it as a process of clarity, belief, and aligned, consistent action rather than magical thinking. He walks through seven specific misconceptions-about magic, positivity, journaling, wanting, a smooth path, passivity, and material goals-using research, analogies, and personal stories. The episode emphasizes building systems, taking concrete steps, and aligning goals with deeper values and purpose.

Oct 17, 2025

Judd Apatow: Fear of Rejection Holding You Back? THIS Trick Will Silence the Inner Critic & Help You Feel Confident to Create

Jay Shetty interviews Judd Apatow about his life in comedy, from his early days as a teenage interviewer of stand‑up comics to creating influential films and television shows. Apatow describes learning to treat failure as part of the path to success, developing his voice as a writer and director, and navigating ego, rejection, and collaboration in Hollywood. He also talks about parenting, long‑term marriage, therapy, meditation, psychedelics, and the importance of kindness, mentorship, and doing work that feels meaningful rather than merely successful.

Oct 15, 2025

MALALA: The Story The World Hasn't Heard Until Now

Jay Shetty interviews Malala about her journey from a mischievous schoolgirl in Pakistan to a globally recognized girls' education activist after surviving a Taliban assassination attempt at age 15. She describes the loss of her old life, the pressure of being turned into a global symbol, her struggles with loneliness, PTSD, and therapy, and the long process of reclaiming her own identity, humor, and desires. Malala also explains her ongoing work through Malala Fund, the situation of girls in places like Afghanistan, and how she navigated love, self-image, and marriage while staying committed to girls' education.

Oct 13, 2025

Feel Behind in Your Career, Relationship or Life? THIS Is the Episode You Need To Stop Comparing Yourself

Jay Shetty delivers a solo episode about what to do when you feel behind in your career, relationships, or life. Drawing on psychological research, parables, and stories of public figures, he explains how social comparison, comfort, and misunderstood timelines create a false sense of lateness. He offers six key reminders to reframe progress, embrace struggle, and recognize the invisible skills and foundations you are building over time.

Oct 10, 2025

Celebrity Nutritionist Mona Sharma: Stop Stress Before It Becomes Disease! (Do THIS Before Every Meal)

Jay Shetty interviews nutritionist and wellness strategist Mona Sharma about her journey from corporate burnout, heart palpitations, and PCOS to healing through yoga, meditation, holistic nutrition, and nervous system work. Mona explains why she focuses on root causes rather than symptoms, emphasizing stress and nervous system dysregulation as precursors to disease. She shares practical tools like breathwork, visualization, heart coherence, and personalized morning routines to help people shift from chronic stress into a restorative state where true healing can occur.

Oct 8, 2025

CARDI B: Overcoming Depression, Blocking Out the Hate & Owning Your Power

Jay Shetty interviews Cardi B about her inner world, from the quiet, imaginative child planning her future to the global star navigating fame, motherhood, and relentless public scrutiny. She opens up in detail about growing up in the Bronx, her determination to escape poverty and be financially independent before having kids, and the hustle it took to build her music career. Cardi also shares candidly about severe depression linked to marital struggles, the toll of online hate on her creativity, her tough-love parenting style, deep faith in God, and the inspiration behind her new album "Am I the Drama".

Oct 6, 2025

Exhausted From Being a People Pleaser? Use THIS 0-10 Rule to Say "No" Without Guilt

In this live conversation, Jay Shetty shares his journey from speaking to empty college rooms to building a leading wellness platform, emphasizing his mission of making wisdom go viral. He explains frameworks for reframing adversity, protecting energy while being of service, and setting boundaries using a personal 0-10 scale for what truly matters. The discussion also explores why audio feels uniquely intimate, how to use AI without losing human soul, what he learned from three years as a monk, and how marketers and creators can rekindle childlike creativity.

Oct 3, 2025

Jay's Must-Listens: Are You Still Holding Onto Childhood Trauma? (Follow 3 Steps & FINALLY Heal) Ft. Gabor Mate & Oprah Winfrey

This episode is a curated collection of conversations about trauma, grief, and healing, featuring insights from Dr. Gabor Mate, John Legend, Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Bruce Perry, and Anita. Jay Shetty explores how trauma can be loud or subtle, why it often hides behind overachievement or people-pleasing, and how reframing the question from "What's wrong with me?" to "What happened to me?" opens the door to compassion and recovery. The guests share personal stories and frameworks on authenticity, grief, intergenerational wounds, and learning to live fully while carrying past pain.

Oct 1, 2025

Tired of One-Sided Friendships? (6 Signs to Know When To Walk Away)

Jay Shetty explores how to distinguish between real and fake friendships by examining subtle patterns such as how people respond to your boundaries, whether they keep score, how they react to your success, and whether they gossip about others. Drawing on attachment theory, concepts from the Bhagavad Gita, and psychological research, he outlines behavior-based signs instead of labeling people as entirely "fake" or "real." He closes by emphasizing that healthy friendships require mutual understanding, honest feedback, patience, and shared values, not just expectations of others.

Sep 26, 2025

EMMA WATSON EXCLUSIVE: The Story She Has Not Shared Until Now

Emma Watson joins Jay Shetty to have a long-form, personal conversation about stepping back from acting, disentangling her public persona from her private self, and learning to live more truthfully. She talks about growing up between two households, using acting as an escape, the emotional costs of fame and Hollywood, and the health and nervous-system burnout that forced her to pause her career. Emma also explores love and relationships, creative writing as therapy, friendship and interdependence, and how she holds nuanced positions on activism, including disagreements with J.K. Rowling and speaking about Palestine and Israel.

Sep 24, 2025

Dr. K: Feeling Lost in Your 20s or 30s? (THIS Mindset Shift Will Help You Find Direction & Purpose)

The host and Dr. K discuss why so many people in their 20s and 30s feel lost, behind, and purposeless despite external appearances of doing fine. They explore the difference between identity and identification, how ego and constant self-thinking drive depression and anxiety, and how observation, meditation, and emotional regulation can quiet the mind and reveal inner direction. The conversation also covers masculinity, dating, pornography addiction, spiritual evolution, and a practical framework for building purpose and resilience in a rapidly changing world.

Sep 22, 2025

8 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Turned 30

Jay Shetty shares eight psychological and life lessons he wishes he had understood before turning 30, aimed at saving time, energy, and emotional stress. Drawing on research in psychology and human behavior, he explains concepts like the spotlight effect, the effort heuristic, socio-emotional selectivity, decision fatigue, social contagion, burnout, and affective forecasting. He then turns these ideas into practical guidance on how to think about other people's opinions, productivity, friendships, discipline, fear, community, meaningful work, and the unpredictability of future happiness and pain.

Sep 19, 2025