Today Jay sits down with former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden where she pulls back the curtain on an extraordinary journey of love, profound loss, and unrelenting public scrutiny. After first rejecting a young senator's marriage proposal five times, she and husband President Joe Biden ultimately built a family rooted in fierce loyalty and unwavering devotion. Jill shares what it takes to navigate life’s hardest moments - from the unimaginable grief of losing her son Beau to cancer, to her son Hunter's battle with addiction, to her husband's ongoing health struggles and heartbreaking political exit. Jill’s story highlights the radical power of staying present, and the impact of making a conscious decision to always choose joy no matter where you are in life.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Move Forward After Major Life Changes

How to Cultivate a Lasting Marriage

How to Instill Confidence in Those Around You

How to Advocate for Your Health

How to Navigate Loving Someone Through Addiction

How to Survive Unimaginable Grief

As you navigate your own journey, remember to lead with compassion and be kind, because we never truly know the hidden struggles behind someone else's smile.

In her new book, View from the East Wing: A Memoir, Jill shares her White House experiences for the first time, in her own words. You can order here: https://bit.ly/ViewFromTheEastWing

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:26 A New Life Trajectory

06:39 Saying “No” Five Times

08:03 Lessons in Independence

09:56 Building Loving Relationships

15:08 A Blessing in Disguise

17:17 "My Husband Is Not Dying"

19:26 Grieving Loved Ones

21:18 A True Partnership

23:01 Redefining Your Role

23:53 The Weight of the World

25:32 Practicing Radical Presence

26:16 "We Won!"

27:50 Life’s Greatest Gift

31:52 Beyond the Classroom

32:31 The Health Gap

36:06 Panic in the Green Room

38:04 "I Had No Choice"

40:06 The Morning After

42:20 Alternate Realities

44:08 A Cruel Diagnosis

45:31 Strength in the Storm

46:12 An Unimaginable Loss

48:55 Learning to Live With the Pain

50:55 The Intervention

52:42 Breaking the Stigma Around Addiction

54:38 Jill on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Website | https://joebiden.com/

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We often tell ourselves that we’ll start pursuing our goals when we have more time, more energy, or more motivation. But the truth is that lasting change is usually built in the small pockets of time we already have. In this episode, Jay explores how the hours after work can directly shape our lives, revealing why so many people feel stuck despite having big dreams for themselves.

Through practical insights and personal stories, Jay shares how to break free from autopilot routines, overcome decision fatigue, and create evenings that leave you feeling fulfilled rather than depleted. He reminds us that success is rarely the result of one dramatic decision, but of consistent choices that align with the person we want to become. The life you imagine for yourself may be closer than you think, it starts with how you spend today.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Reclaim Your Evenings

How to Break the After-Work Autopilot

How to Batch Tasks and Save Time

How to Build Energy Instead of Draining It

How to Turn Small Actions Into Big Results

How to Use Your 5-to-9 to Change Your Life

You don't need a perfect plan, endless motivation, or extra hours in the day to start moving your life forward. Real change is often built through small decisions made consistently, especially on the ordinary days when no one is watching.

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:19 Spending Your 5-9 Wrong

04:12 Shift #1: Change Your First Habit After Work

06:31 Shift #2: Batch Small Tasks to Avoid Getting Overwhelmed

07:48 Shift #3: Stop Waiting to Feel Good Before Taking Action

10:55 Shift #4: Give Yourself One Meaningful Goal Each Night

12:48 Shift #5: Build Evenings That Help Regain Your Energy

15:49 Make the Right Choices to Spend Your Evenings Right

20:49 Positively Impact Your Future Years

23:04 Work for the Things You Care About

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Jay taps into the question so many people quietly carry: “Is this really what I’m meant to do?” With honesty and clarity, he challenges the myths we’ve been taught about purpose, that it’s a single calling, that passion comes first, or that clarity arrives before action. Instead, Jay reframes purpose as something you build through curiosity, experimentation, and small, consistent steps. He reminds us that most people aren’t lost, they’re avoiding what they already know because of what it might cost.

Jay offers a practical framework for finding direction. He points to the things that come naturally, what deeply moves or frustrates you, the challenges you’ve lived through, and even who you envy as signals worth paying attention to. These aren’t random, they’re clues guiding you toward the work that’s truly aligned with you. The message is simple but powerful: stop waiting for certainty, start moving, and trust that clarity comes through action.

In this episode you'll find:

How to Find Your Purpose

How to Turn Passion Into Purpose

How to Start Before You’re Ready

How to Overcome Fear of Failure

How to Build Confidence Through Action

How to Become More Yourself

The quiet ideas you keep returning to, the things that light something up inside you, the dreams you keep pushing aside, they matter for a reason. Start where you are, with what you have, and trust that clarity often comes after action, not before it.

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Jay Shetty

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00:00 Intro

01:21 The Biggest Lie About “Following Your Passion”

02:20 The Myth of Having One True Calling

03:25 Why You Won’t Feel Certain When You Find It

04:06 Your Purpose Doesn’t Have to Be Your Job

05:36 4 Real Places to Look for Your Purpose

11:02 4 Hidden Obstacles That Keep You Stuck

14:50 Stop Trying to “Find” Your Purpose — Start Testing It

16:25 The 1% Rule That Changes Your Direction

17:44 Stop Talking About It, Start Doing the Work

18:43 Your Environment Shapes Your Future

19:39 Discomfort Means You’re on the Right Path

20:27 The One Action to Take in the Next 48 Hours

22:26 The 3 Paths That Lead You to Purpose

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Emilie Kiser sits down with Jay for her first in depth conversation about the loss of her son, Trigg, and what life has looked like in the months after. Emilie speaks candidly about grief, guilt, marriage, motherhood, and the pressure of navigating tragedy while also living publicly online. Instead of trying to offer perfect answers, this episode focuses on the reality of surviving something life-altering one moment at a time.

The conversation also shines a light on the importance of pool safety, prevention, and the measures that can help protect families from unimaginable loss. Emilie opens up about therapy, boundaries, support systems, and the reality that grief doesn’t disappear, it becomes something you learn to carry. It’s a deeply honest conversation about love, accountability, healing, and finding a way to keep living after life changes forever.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Live Alongside Grief

How to Support Someone After Loss

How to Set Boundaries Online

How to Grieve Together as a Couple

How to Protect Your Children Better

How to Heal One Day at a Time

How to Show Up for Your Family in Pain

Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. Strength doesn’t mean pretending you’re okay. It simply means continuing to love, continuing to show up, and continuing to hope even when life feels different than before.

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

02:51 Life Before Everything Changed

05:30 Losing a Beloved Son

07:21 Searching for Answers After Tragedy

09:41 The Unimaginable Pain of Losing a Child

12:35 Navigating Grief in the Public Eye

14:17 Accepting There May Never Be Answers

15:43 Facing Judgment Online

18:08 What Grief Teaches You About Life

21:45 Learning to Live With Grief

23:51 Dealing With Public Assumptions

28:18 Living With Regret and Raising Awareness

30:33 Why It All Felt So Cruel

32:07 How Do You Heal After Child Loss?

36:00 Surviving Grief Day by Day

38:06 Returning to Work While Grieving

41:01 The Promise That Kept Her Going

44:52 Learning to Forgive Your Partner

49:55 Living With the Void of Loss

51:14 Keeping Trigg’s Memory Alive

53:16 What is The Most Helpful Thing To Say?

55:51 The Biggest Lesson After Loss

58:09 Preventing Another Tragedy

01:03:31 Balancing Privacy and Public Record

01:06:44 Protecting Trigg’s Final Moments

Episode Resources:

Website |

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@emiliekiser

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilie.henrichsen/

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

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Some relationships leave us questioning whether love is enough to stay. In this conversation, Jay sits down with Dr. Ramani to explore the painful reality of family estrangement and the growing number of people considering no contact with those closest to them. Together, they unpack the difference between self-protection and punishment, why guilt often accompanies healthy boundaries, and how years of unresolved hurt can lead someone to step away from a relationship they once fought hard to save.

Rather than offering simple answers, this episode invites a deeper reflection on safety, repair, accountability, and healing. It challenges the belief that family ties should come at the expense of your well-being and reminds us that choosing yourself is rarely easy. Whether you're navigating a difficult relationship, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand a loved one's decision, this conversation offers compassion, clarity, and the reassurance that healing doesn't always look the way we expect.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Know When No Contact Is Necessary

How to Stop Abandoning Yourself for Family

How to Recognize When Repair Isn’t Working

How to Handle Guilt After Going No Contact

How to Protect Your Peace Around Toxic Relatives

How to Navigate Family Pressure and Backlash

How to Choose Self-Protection Over Self-Betrayal

Not every relationship is meant to be kept at the cost of your peace. Sometimes healing means repairing a connection, and sometimes it means creating distance from what continues to hurt you.

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:29 What Does Going No Contact Really Mean?

06:24 When No Contact Becomes Your Only Option

08:10 Can a Broken Relationship Be Repaired?

11:40 The Most Common Reasons People Go No Contact

14:48 It's Not the Mistake, It's the Repair

17:01 Pay Attention to Your Why

21:58 Detaching from a Harmful Relationship

26:29 You Have to Do What Feels Right for You

30:12 When Family Requires Self-Abandonment

35:37 The Weight of Internal Shame

36:44 The Hidden Cost of Always Keeping the Peace

42:26 When Someone Cuts You Off Without Explanation

44:13 When Is It Time to Cut Off Contact?

48:01 But They're Family...

53:16 Building Your Chosen Family

55:05 No Contact vs. A Falling Out

55:54 The Silent Treatment Is a Form of Emotional Aggression

58:01 Are We Getting Worse at Repairing Relationships?

01:02:38 The Relief of Finally Deciding to Go No Contact

01:04:09 How to Repair a Relationship After Being Cut Off

01:05:37 Forgiveness Isn't Always Healthy

01:08:26 The Challenges of Trying to Heal Trauma

01:11:29 Why Some Parents Don't Understand Estrangement

01:13:13 Handling Family Backlash After Going No Contact

01:15:12 When a Parent Is Both Supportive and Harmful

01:17:54 When Breaking No Contact Is Worth Considering

01:19:26 Can a Narcissistic Parent Change?

01:22:16 Should You Invite an Estranged Family Member to Your Wedding?

Episode Resources:

Website | https://doctor-ramani.com/

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorRamani

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/doctorramani

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

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramani-durvasula-4132067

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

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On Melissa Wood’s show, Jay opens up about the practices and perspectives that keep him grounded in a world that rarely slows down. Their conversation moves beyond routines and rituals, diving into what it really means to find peace within yourself while navigating pressure, ambition, relationships, and everyday chaos. Together, they explore how stillness is built through self-awareness, presence, and the courage to listen to your inner voice.

Jay shares lessons from his upbringing, life as a monk, and marriage, while Melissa reflects on healing, motherhood, and breaking old patterns. From meditation and breathwork to love and emotional growth, this conversation is a reminder that the smallest daily choices often shape the deepest transformation.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Listen to Your Inner Voice

How to Stay Grounded Under Pressure

How to Stop Feeding Negative Thoughts

How to Build Stillness Within Yourself

How to Create Healthier Relationships

How to Reconnect With Yourself Daily

How to Stop Trying to Change Your Partner

No matter where you are in your journey, there is still space for healing, clarity, love, and change. Keep showing up for yourself. Keep planting the seeds that align with the life you truly want.

The Move With Heart podcast features Melissa Wood-Tepperberg's personal stories, triumphs, philosophies as well as those of her mentors who will join the show to share their wisdom. Check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/move-with-heart/id1621097400

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

05:41 How To Build Inner Peace

08:13 Lessons From a Hardworking Mother

11:36 Learning to Be Still

18:47 Your Mind Comes First

21:46 Are You Planting Seeds or Weeds?

27:24 The Fear of Making the Wrong Choice

31:28 Finding Calm in the Chaos

36:40 Jay’s 3 Daily Meditation Practices

43:26 Aligning Your Mind and Body

51:53 The Power of Mantra Meditation

54:28 Trusting the Bigger Plan

59:32 What Is Your Deepest Desire?

01:03:47 Staying Connected in Long-Term Love

01:09:14 Inspire Your Partner Without Changing Them

Episode Resources:

Website | https://mwh-production.melissawoodhealth.com/

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-M8iMVPXC9qE-4s8B9law

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

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

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

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The inner critic doesn't just disappear with more success.

Academy Award-winning actor, writer, and artist Riz Ahmed shares why success, recognition, and achievement can never replace self-worth. He opens up about identity, shame, the inner critic, and the pressure to perform, revealing how life can start to feel like one long audition when your value depends on other people’s approval.

Through a deeply personal health crisis and years of chasing validation, Riz discovered the power of vulnerability, gratitude, and self-acceptance. This conversation is a powerful reminder that true freedom begins when you stop proving yourself to the world and start defining your worth for yourself.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Stop Seeking Constant Validation

How to Quiet Your Inner Critic

How to Find Flow Instead of Chasing Success

How to Let Go of Who Others Expect You to Be

How to Stay Grounded Through Life’s Highs and Lows

How to Build Self-Worth Beyond Achievement

How to Find Freedom in Vulnerability

How to Live More Fully in the Present Moment

Growth isn’t about becoming someone else; it’s about having the courage to be fully yourself. Keep showing up, keep learning, and trust that who you are is already enough.

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:33 Rooting for Others Without Comparison

04:01 The Danger of Seeking External Validation

07:02 A Childhood Memory That Shaped Everything

11:42 The Secret to Finding Flow

18:29 Life Feels Like One Big Audition

22:31 The Gap Between Who You Are and Who You Present

25:05 Finding Freedom in the Imperfection

27:49 One Story Does Not Define You

32:07 When Life Falls Apart Overnight

39:15 Facing Your Darkest Moments Alone

46:44 Breaking Free from the Alpha Male Myth

50:08 When Your Inner Critic Becomes Your Identity

52:56 Managing the Voice Inside Your Head

56:21 Why Does Time Go By Faster as We Grow Older?

58:42 Home Is the People You Love

01:01:55 Setting Boundaries to Protect Your Creativity

01:04:29 Finding Where You Truly Belong

01:10:04 Growing Up in Northwest London

01:12:32 Riz on Final Five

Episode Resources:

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/rizahmed

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/RizAhmed/

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

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Many of us feel pressured to keep up with timelines, expectations, and the highlight reels we see online, but this conversation offers a different perspective. Coral Santoro shares how success is less about reaching a destination and more about who you become through resilience, patience, and self-belief. From navigating failure and uncertainty to building meaningful relationships and staying true to your vision, she reminds us that there is no universal timeline for achievement. This episode is a powerful reflection on purpose, courage, and the importance of continuing to build your life, even when progress is quiet, slow, and unseen.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Stop Comparing Your Timeline to Others

How to Keep Going When It Stops Being Exciting

How to Turn Failure Into Useful Data

How to Stay Patient While Chasing Big Goals

How to Find Success in the Boring Work

How to Surround Yourself With Supportive People

How to Communicate Better in Relationships and Business

How to Keep Building Even When No One Believes in You

Every challenge, setback, and uncertain moment is shaping you into someone stronger, wiser, and more resilient. Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep building. The life you want is not created in a single breakthrough, it’s built through the small, consistent choices you make every day.

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:32 Why You’re Not Falling Behind

03:25 How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

08:35 The 3 Traits That Drive Success

13:19 The Secret to Staying Patient

16:50 Focus on Your Own Path

26:37 Building the Right Circle Around You

29:32 Finding Beauty in Life’s Quiet Moments

36:59 Simple Ways to Train Your Brain for Success

42:41 Hearing More, Listening Less

45:22 This or That: Entrepreneurial Mindsets

50:59 How to Grow a Social Media Following

54:41 The Power of Choosing the Right Partner

01:03:36 Why Great Communication Changes Everything

01:07:57 Coral on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Website | https://www.coralsantorogroup.com/

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WGOzdnEcNaYioYrP132Gg

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/p/Coral-Santoro-61570173779394/

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

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/coralsantoroventuresinc

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@coral.santoro

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