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On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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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!

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  • Can’t Sit Still Without Distraction? (Train Your Brain With THIS Daily Practice & Embrace Boredom!)

    Can’t Sit Still Without Distraction? (Train Your Brain With THIS Daily Practice & Embrace Boredom!)
    May 1 2026

    Today, Jay explores a truth most of us instinctively avoid: we no longer know how to be alone with our own thoughts. He reflects on how our constant need for stimulation, scrolling, watching, filling every empty second, is not just a habit, but a quiet escape from ourselves. What we often dismiss as “boredom” isn’t something to fix, but a signal, quietly guiding us toward clarity, deeper self-awareness, and inner peace.

    Jay brings in modern neuroscience to explain why boredom is not empty at all. He introduces the concept of the Default Mode Network, the part of the brain responsible for self-reflection, creativity, empathy, and imagining the future. This system only activates when we stop consuming and allow our minds to wander. In a world engineered to keep us constantly distracted, we are gradually disconnecting from the very mechanism that helps us understand ourselves and generate our best ideas.

    In this episode you'll learn:

    How to Stop Reaching for Your Phone Automatically

    How to Turn Idle Moments Into Creative Breakthroughs

    How to Activate Your Brain’s Default Mode Network

    How to Build a Daily Practice of Doing Nothing

    How to Break the Habit of Constant Stimulation

    How to Create Space for Deep Thinking and Clarity

    You don’t need to fill every moment to live a meaningful life. The pauses you’ve been avoiding may be the very spaces where clarity, peace, and creativity begin.

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jay Shetty

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    What We Discuss:

    00:00 Intro

    00:33 Can Anybody Just Sit Still Anymore?

    03:01 What is the Scientific Definition of Boredom?

    12:33 The Persuasion Machines

    16:09 The Ancient Art of Doing Nothing

    18:07 #1: Understand What You're Doing

    18:49 #2: The 3-Minute Hold

    20:13 #3: Do One Boring Thing

    21:14 #4: Get Bored on Purpose

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    25 min
  • Bridget Bahl: The Diagnosis That Changed Everything (The Reality She Wasn’t Prepared For and the Perspective It Gave Her)

    Bridget Bahl: The Diagnosis That Changed Everything (The Reality She Wasn’t Prepared For and the Perspective It Gave Her)
    Apr 29 2026

    Jay sits down with Bridget Bahl, entrepreneur and founder of the fashion brand The Bar, who has built a powerful community through her honesty about life, faith, and relationships. What begins as a conversation about success and ambition evolves into something far more personal, a journey through fear, uncertainty, and the quiet strength it takes to keep going when life feels out of your control. Bridget shares what it looks like to move from constantly striving for more to being forced to slow down, reflect, and rediscover what truly matters, not in theory, but in real time.

    Jay and Bridget open up about the emotional layers we rarely talk about, the grief that can exist alongside gratitude, the pressure to stay strong, and the reality that healing is not always linear. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Bridget began sharing her journey with honesty and resilience, using her platform to bring awareness, hope, and purpose to others. Her story reflects something deeply familiar, that we often do not realize how much we take for granted until life demands our full attention. Through her vulnerability, Bridget reminds us that even in the hardest moments, meaning can still be found in the people who show up, the perspective we gain, and the small shifts that change how we live each day.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    How to Stay Strong in Uncertainty

    How to Let Go of Control

    How to Support Someone Through Difficult Times

    How to Listen to Your Body Early

    How to Hold Grief and Gratitude At the Same Time

    How to Keep Faith in Life’s Hardest Moments

    Whatever season you’re in right now, whether life feels overwhelming, uncertain, or just not how you imagined, this is your reminder that you’re stronger than you think. Even in the moments that feel heavy or unclear, there is still meaning being formed and growth happening beneath the surface.

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jay Shetty

    JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX

    Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe

    Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast

    What We Discuss:

    00:00 Intro

    01:49 Where Her Journey Began

    04:41 The Moment Everything Changed

    08:03 The Reality of Living with Cancer

    12:30 Caught in Hustle Culture

    20:40 Why Early Detection Matters

    28:59 “Why Is This Happening to Me?”

    31:08 Facing the First Chemotherapy Appointment

    34:15 Learning to Be Softer with Yourself

    40:58 Redefining Strength Through Pain

    42:08 What Not to Say to Someone with Cancer

    46:25 Choosing a Partner Who Shows Up In Sickness & Health

    54:15 How Their Love Story Began

    55:03 Letting Go And Trusting a Bigger Plan

    56:46 You’re Not Behind in Love

    58:42 The Husband List

    01:01:24 Choosing Joy, Even When It’s Hard

    01:05:44 Rebuilding Confidence After Struggle

    01:07:40 How to Keep Going When It’s Tough

    01:09:44 Honest Conversations with Faith

    01:11:46 Learning to Hold Grief and Gratitude

    01:18:27 What’s the Best That Could Happen?

    01:20:26 The Truth Life Teaches You When You’re Not Ready

    01:25:14 The One Thing You Should Never Compromise On in Love

    Episode Resources:

    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/bridget/

    TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@bridgezilla

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    1 ora e 8 min
  • Leila Hormozi: Feel Like You’re Working Hard but Not Getting Ahead? (Use THIS Simple Filter to Focus on What ACTUALLY Makes You Money)

    Leila Hormozi: Feel Like You’re Working Hard but Not Getting Ahead? (Use THIS Simple Filter to Focus on What ACTUALLY Makes You Money)
    Apr 27 2026
    We spend so much time waiting to feel ready, not realizing that confidence only comes after we begin. Today, Jay sits down with Leila Hormozi to explore what truly drives success, not just in business but in becoming the person who can sustain it. What emerges is a powerful shift in perspective. Confidence is not something you chase, it is something you earn through competence. Leila shares candid stories from her early struggles with insecurity, rejection, and self-doubt, revealing that real growth begins the moment you stop waiting to feel ready and start taking action anyway. Together, they unpack a hard truth. The path to confidence is built through failure, humility, and the willingness to be seen as “bad” before becoming great. The conversation moves beyond mindset into the mechanics of success, including discipline, leadership, and emotional resilience. Leila reframes discipline not as a personality trait, but as a system you design within your environment, making the right actions easier and the wrong ones harder. Leila also challenges the belief that strategy or market conditions determine success. Instead, she emphasizes that the real differentiator is your ability to manage your mind and emotions under pressure. Through stories of entrepreneurs who lost everything, not because of poor tactics, but because they could not stay grounded, she highlights that inner stability is the true foundation of long-term success. In this episode you'll learn: How to Build Confidence Through Competence How to Take Action Before You Feel Ready How to Turn Rejection Into Growth How to Stay Disciplined Using Simple Systems How to Manage Your Emotions Under Pressure How to Lean Into Discomfort How to Create Consistency That Drives Results How to Lead People Without Losing Trust How to Build a Successful Business Without Losing Your Values How to Focus on What Truly Moves You Forward You don’t need to have everything figured out to move forward, you just need to be willing to start where you are. Growth isn’t about feeling confident every step of the way; it’s about showing up even when you’re unsure, uncomfortable, or afraid. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 05:00 What Actually Builds Confidence? 06:40 Stop Waiting to Feel Ready To Take Action 11:28 You Have to Be Bad Before You Get Good 14:41 Lean Into Fear and Discomfort 20:25 What’s Actually Blocking Your Success 26:00 Can You Handle the Pressure of Success? 35:00 Discipline Isn’t Willpower 43:20 Is Work-Life Balance Possible? 49:41 How to Find Purpose in Any Job 53:00 What It Really Means to Be a CEO 57:24 The Hiring Mistake Most People Make 01:04:00 What Makes You Stand Out Instantly 01:12:00 The Most Overrated Leadership Traits 01:14:13 Should People Fear or Respect You? 01:18:00 The Secret to Building High-Trust Teams 01:19:00 Carrot or Stick: What Actually Works? 01:24:00 How to Give Productive Feedback 01:30:24 The Truth About Women and Independence 01:36:20 When Life Doesn’t Match Your Expectations 01:39:14 How to Handle Criticism Without Breaking 01:46:06 The Hidden Cost of Chasing Success 01:51:00 How to Rethink Your Relationship With Money 01:54:43 Leila on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://www.acquisition.com/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@leilahormozi Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/leilahormozi/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/leilahormozi/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilahormozi TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@leilahormozi X | https://x.com/LeilaHormoziSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 ora e 54 min
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