Introducing Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco EXCLUSIVE: Their Love Story Like You’ve Never Heard Before from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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How did Selena and Benny first meet?

What makes their love story unique?

On today’s episode of On Purpose, Jay sits down with global superstar Selena Gomez and acclaimed music producer Benny Blanco where they share their love story like they never have before. They open up about their personal journey—one that didn’t start with an immediate spark.

Their story is full of humor, mixed signals, and that moment when it all clicked. Benny once thought Selena didn’t like him, while Selena, protecting her heart, kept her distance. But as their friendship grew, they built something real—a relationship rooted in trust, respect, open communication, and always supporting each other. Their story is a true testament that love unfolds when the timing is right.

Together, Jay, Selena, and Benny reflect on the power of embracing love, letting go of past fears, and choosing a partner who helps you grow. Their journey serves as a beautiful reminder that love often comes when you least expect it—but when it’s right, you’ll know.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Build a Strong Friendship Before Dating

How to Communicate Openly in a Relationship

How to Maintain Trust in a Long-Distance Relationship

How to Support Your Partner’s Emotional Needs

How to Balance a Busy Career with a Healthy Relationship

Selena and Benny’s story reminds us that true love isn’t defined by grand gestures or perfection—it’s about finding someone who sees you for who you are, supports you through life’s challenges, and makes even the simplest moments feel special.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:10 Male Friendships Can Be Challenging

03:01 First Meeting & Deep Conversations

08:48 How It All Started

16:32 Opening Up to Love Again

18:57 It All Happens for a Reason

21:08 Finding Genuine Love

27:13 Be Kind to Yourself

33:37 Don’t Let Negativity Dictate Your Life

37:55 Cultivating Relationships with Trust

48:22 This is How Emotionally Mature Relationships Work      

57:08 The Proposal 

01:05:29 Wedding Planning

01:06:26 Recording an Album Together

01:13:17 Future Family Plans

01:18:03 Selena and Benny on Fun Questions

Episode Resources:

Selena Gomez | Website

Selena Gomez | Facebook

Selena Gomez | Twitter

Selena Gomez | Instagram

Selena Gomez | YouTube

Benny Blanco | TikTok

Benny Blanco | Instagram

Benny Blanco | YouTube

Benny Blanco | Twitter

Benny Blanco | Facebook

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I sit down with Amanda Miller Littlejohn for a deep and necessary conversation about rest, self-care, and the societal pressures that often lead to self-betrayal, especially for us. We talk about how overworking becomes ingrained in our muscle memory, making it hard to slow down, and how the “strong Black woman” trope pushes us to constantly prove ourselves.

Amanda and I explore the cultural perspectives that shape our relationship with rest and why it’s so important to incorporate daily practices that help us reconnect with ourselves. We also discuss the challenges of navigating midlife while balancing responsibilities and how identifying our sacred work can bring more joy, ease, and fulfillment into our lives. This episode is an invitation to redefine rest- not as a reward, but as a revolutionary act of self-preservation.

In this episode, we discussed: 

• How the "strong Black woman" trope creates unrealistic expectations
• Why overworking becomes ingrained muscle memory- and how to break free
• The importance of daily self-care practices for staying grounded
• How self-betrayal manifests and leads to burnout, especially in midlife 
• The role of cultural perspectives in shaping our understanding of rest
•  Why identifying and embracing sacred work is key to a fulfilling life
• How rest can be a revolutionary act against a productivity-obsessed culture
• The connection between joy, authenticity, and pursuing personal passions

Guest Spotlight:

Amanda Miller Littlejohn explores burnout, our relationship to work, and how to find alignment at work and in life. She is a sought after executive coach and brand strategist whose clients span the globe from San Francisco to Singapore. An accomplished freelance journalist, Amanda is a 2024-2025 Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Forbes and explores the mental health challenges and opportunities of high-achieving midlife professionals.

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Introducing Wendy Suzuki: 2 Powerful Tools To Use When You Feel Stressed Out (This Will Lower Your Anxiety in 1 Minute) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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What’s one thing that’s been stressing you out lately?

Have you noticed any physical signs of stress in your body?

Today, Jay with renowned neuroscientist, professor, and author Dr. Wendy Suzuki to explore the science of anxiety, stress, and resilience. Wendy is the author of Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion and Healthy Brain, Happy Life, where she explores how movement, mindfulness, and positive habits can enhance brain function. 

Jay and Wendy discuss the physiological effects of chronic stress, how it impacts key brain regions like the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex, and why movement, breathwork, and mindfulness are essential for improving brain health. They also examine why so many people ignore their own stress cues and how simple daily habits can rewire the brain for greater well-being.

Wendy opens up about her personal experience with grief, explaining that the flip side of anxiety and grief is deep love. She shares why embracing these emotions, rather than avoiding them, is key to healing. Jay also reflects on his own journey of overcoming anxiety and the mindset shifts that foster growth and resilience.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Reduce Stress and Anxiety Through Breathwork

How to Use Movement to Improve Brain Health

How to Identify Your Personal Stress Cues

How to Build Resilience After Trauma

How to Create a Morning Routine for Mental Clarity

How to Foster Meaningful Social Connections for Brain Health

Instead of letting stress and anxiety control you, start taking small, intentional steps to rewire your mind for resilience, clarity, and joy.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:11 Get to Know the Brain's Potential

02:10 What Makes a Healthy Brain?

04:35 The Complexity of the Brain

06:12 Scientific Difference Between Anxiety and Stress

09:42 Breathing Techniques for Anxiety

15:36 The Dangers of Chronic Stress

17:34 Protect Your Brain from Stress and Anxiety

19:38 What's Your Morning Routine?

21:39 Exercise Promotes Better Brain Function

23:36 Staying Focused Takes Effort

26:34 Start Small to Build a Habit

28:38 Everyday Anxiety Versus Anxiety Disorder

33:05 How to Look at Anxiety Differently

36:24 Approaching Grief with Positivity

40:03 How Resilient is the Brain?

42:57 Emotional Trauma 

45:19 Can We Resilience Against Trauma?

47:29 The Joy Conditioning

52:32 The Classic Growth Mindset

57:13 What Happens in the Brain During Healing 

01:00:20 The 5 Pillars of Better Brain Health

01:05:48 Find a Natural Place of Community Gathering

01:07:43 Develop the Love for Learning

01:11:37 Your Brain is Beautiful

01:14:04 Does Positive Affirmation Work?

01:15:05 4 Things That Make Memories Stick

01:19:35 How to Strengthen Your Memory

01:20:47 Wendy on Final Five 

Episode Resources:

Wendy Suzuki | Website

Wendy Suzuki | Flickr

Wendy Suzuki | Instagram 

Wendy Suzuki | Facebook 

Wendy Suzuki | LinkedIn

Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion

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Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “Wow, I look older than I feel?” Or maybe a birthday has made you rethink your entire self-image. If so, this episode is for you! Today, we’re diving into the science behind aging- what actually happens at the cellular level, why some people seem to age in reverse, and how we can embrace aging while optimizing our health and vitality.

In this solo episode, I discuss: 

• Why aging is not the enemy but a privilege
• The myths about aging that we've been led to believe
• The real science behind metabolism, muscle loss, and genetics in aging
• How stress and systemic factors contribute to accelerated aging in Black women
• The role of telomeres in aging and how we can protect them
• Actionable strategies to slow down aging and remain as vibrant as our Hollywood faves ( we see you Tracee Ellis Ross, Gabrielle Union, and Halle Berry!)

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Introducing ⁠Lewis Howes: The Scarcity Belief That’s Blocking You from Making Money & How to Feel Rich Even When You’re Broke from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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Have you ever avoided looking at your finances?

If money were a person, how would you describe your relationship with it?

Today, Jay welcomes back his long time friend, Lewis Howes, a New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and former professional athlete. He is the host of The School of Greatness podcast, one of the top-ranked business and self-development shows in the world, where he interviews some of the most influential leaders in business, wellness, and personal growth.

The conversation highlights key principles for transforming one's financial mindset, including the power of awareness, gratitude, and generosity. Jay and Lewis examine how early experiences with money influence current financial behaviors and emphasize the importance of developing a mindset of abundance rather than scarcity. By recognizing and reshaping these beliefs, financial opportunities can be approached with clarity and confidence.

Lewis emphasizes on the distinction between making money easy and chasing easy money. While many seek quick financial success, they explore the pitfalls of short-term thinking and the long-term benefits of building sustainable wealth through skill development, strategic planning, and emotional resilience. The concept of mapping out financial goals is introduced as a way to create structure and direction in money management.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Identify and Change Your Money Beliefs

How to Develop Awareness Around Your Financial Habits

How to Shift from a Scarcity Mindset to an Abundance Mindset

How to Invest in Yourself to Build Long-Term Financial Success

How to Create a Clear Financial Plan for Stability and Growth

How to Use Energy, Passion, and Curiosity as Valuable Currency

Financial freedom isn’t just about earning more—it’s about breaking free from limiting beliefs, embracing abundance, and making intentional choices that align with long-term success. 

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:06 Awareness Around Money and Finances

06:23 How to Get Out of Debt

09:44 How to Attract Financial Abundance

14:28 Rewire Your Brain to Earn More Money

16:22 The Mindset Habit to Unlock Abundance

20:11 Create an Opportunity to Showcase Your Value

27:08 3 Skills to Create Valuable Connection

33:41 Building a Foundation for Your Dream Career

35:44 Can You Manifest Money?

41:01 What’s Your Relationship with Money?

48:32 Generosity Attracts Abundance

53:10 Lessons from Quick and Easy Money

57:55 Invest in Your Self Growth

01:00:51 Money Cant Solve All Problems

Episode Resources:

Lewis Howes | Website

Lewis Howes | TikTok

Lewis Howes | Instagram 

Lewis Howes | Youtube

Lewis Howes | Facebook 

Lewis Howes | LinkedIn

Lewis Howes | X

Make Money Easy: Create Financial Freedom and Live a Richer Life

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In this episode, I sat down with Toya Coleman to explore the powerful intersection of wellness, self-care, and activism through the lens of the Black Panther Party's legacy.  Our conversation highlighted the often-overlooked contributions of women in the Black Panther Party and examined holistic approaches to health that address the historical mistrust in Western medicine. We also explored how activism extends beyond traditional protesting, embracing community involvement like beach cleanups and gardens as legitimate forms of political resistance.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Black Panther Party’s wellness legacy
• Redefining activism 
• Accessible wellness practices 
• The power of community and connection

Guest Spotlight: Toya is a podcaster, writer, speaker, novice surfer (kindergarten level), juggler, plant mom, tattoo enthusiast and historian. You might know her as  Toya From Harlem, a former blog mostly instagram destination for millennials of color to uncover historical places they pass by every day, learn the history that wasn't in their textbooks, see dope art by people of color, and find cultural events in LA and NYC. In 2020 she launched That Wasn’t In My Textbook-a bi-weekly podcast that helps us uncover the things we always wished we learned from the boring bulky textbook.Whether you call her your Historian Homie, Trap Historian, Historian Hottie, or your Griot, Toya is essentially the Anthony Bourdain of history.

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Introducing Telepathy Tapes Creator Ky Dickens Reveals Shocking NEW Evidence on the Link Between Telepathy and Non-Speakers with Autism from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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Do you think telepathy is real?

Have you heard of non-speaking kids using telepathy?

What if non-speaking individuals with autism could communicate through telepathy — and science is starting to prove it?

In this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, award-winning filmmaker Ky Dickens takes us on a groundbreaking journey, where non-speaking individuals discover they can communicate telepathically. Ky shares powerful stories of families uncovering untapped abilities in their loved ones, challenging traditional communication methods. As science begins to validate these experiences, the potential for a new, wordless form of connection unfolds.

Ky and Jay explore the intersection of science and spirituality, and why unlocking our own intuition may be more possible than we think. Don’t miss this episode!

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Develop Your Intuition and Deepen Consciousness

How to Communicate Telepathically with Non-Speaking Individuals

How to Support and Empower Non-Speaking Individuals with Autism

How to Create a More Inclusive World for People with Autism

How to Explore the Science of Telepathy and Consciousness

How to Embrace the Unknown and Shift Your Perception of Reality

By challenging our assumptions, we free ourselves from limiting beliefs and make space for new possibilities. 

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:55 The Social Justice Documentary Filmmaker

06:08 Testing the Theory of Telepathy

08:30 The Limitations of Autism

10:32 What is Apraxia?

11:52 Listening to a Non-Speaking Child

13:29 How Does Telepathy Works?

17:32 How Materialism Has Dictated Our Consciousness

19:41 Remote Viewing Using Psy Abilities

26:19 Telepathic Links Based on Love

29:02 Savant Skills: Extra Sensory Perception (ESP)

33:09 All Truth Goes Through Three Stages

35:26 Consciousness Sharing is More than Telepathy

40:35 Finding Your Life's Purpose

45:00 Science is Catching Up with Spirituality

49:57 Resistance Against Positive Change

51:40 Telepathy is Real

55:16 How Telepathy Works in Animals

57:47 Communication is Basic Human Right

01:03:12 Daily Magic of Telepathy

01:05:04 The Mental Telegraphy

01:06:58 Telepathic Dreams and Lucid Dreaming

01:08:36 Telepathic Conversations

01:11:15 Connection Through the Hill

01:14:15 Apraxia: The Mind and Body Disconnect

01:16:55 Exploration of the Consciousness  

01:20:26 Ethical Approach to Studying Non-Speakers

01:25:39 Lessons From The Telepathy Tapes  

Episode Resources:

Ky Dickens | Website

Ky Dickens | X

Ky Dickens | Instagram 

Ky Dickens | LinkedIn

Ky Dickens | IMDB

The Telepathy Tapes

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In this solo episode, we explore how relationships impact our health, contrasting toxic connections with nurturing ones. We discuss "strong Black woman syndrome," excessive emotional labor expected from women, and the importance of recognizing red flags and building supportive communities.

Key Takeaways

• Self-care includes cultivating healthy relationships
• Toxic relationships drain energy and affect physical health
• Balance healthy interdependence with independence
• Recognize hyper-independence as a potential trauma response
• Healthy connections should feel supportive, not exhausting
• Build and maintain strong community support networks

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Introducing You’re WORTHY of the Life You Want from The Oprah Podcast.

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"Matters of the Heart: Healing Your Relationship with Yourself and Those You Love" By Thema Bryant, Ph.D. - available here.

In this episode of The Oprah Podcast, renowned psychologist, author, and minister Dr. Thema Bryant shares practical ways we can heal the relationship we have with ourselves and those closest to us. Dr. Thema integrates both clinical insights along with spiritual wisdom and teaches how to nurture our relationships, which she says enhances our overall quality of life.

Dr. Thema also answers questions from people who Zoom in from around the country that desire to heal the relationships in their own lives.

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Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons joins us to discuss her groundbreaking book and research on sexual wellness, focusing on inclusive perspectives and breaking down cultural barriers. Learn how to foster healthier conversations about sexuality, navigate sex-positive parenting, and challenge common misconceptions about intimacy.

In this episode, we discussed:

• Defining good sex as mutually beneficial and enjoyable
• Breaking down cultural and historical barriers to sexual expression
• Navigating sex-positive parenting and education
• Exploring desire, kink, and diverse relationship styles
• Debunking myths about body count, spontaneity, and adult content

Guest Spotlight: Dr. Candice Nicole Hargons is an award-winning psychologist and associate professor at Emory University. She is author of Good Sex: Stories, Science, and Strategies for Sexual Liberation. 

Content Note: Contains mature discussions about sexuality.

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