On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Today, Jay and Radhi explore the delicate balance between sharing and oversharing, both online and in everyday life. They talk about what it really means to be authentic, how to protect your energy when opening up, and why not every moment needs to be shared to be meaningful. Together, they reflect on the intention behind vulnerability and the peace that comes from keeping certain parts of life sacred. How much do we share to feel seen? And when does sharing start to take more than it gives? This conversation invites us to slow down, listen to ourselves, and choose connection over performance.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Protect Your Energy When Sharing

How to Be Vulnerable with Intention

How to Keep Private Goals Sacred

How to Find the Right People to Confide In

How to Balance Openness with Privacy

True connection begins when we honor what feels right to keep close and what feels right to release. Whether through words, art, or quiet reflection, choose to share from a place of peace, not pressure.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:01 Are You Sharing Too Much?

04:07 The Real Reason Behind Your Vulnerability

09:21 Create in Private Before You Share Publicly

13:45 Oversharing Looks Different on Every Platform

16:01 Be Intentional About What You Share and With Whom

18:24 Does Holding Back Make You Feel Alone?

23:52 Why We Make Big Judgments from Small Details

26:51 When Sharing Becomes Healing, Not Draining

32:06 Choosing Who Deserves to Hear Your Story

Episode Resources:

Radhi Devlukia | Website

Radhi Devlukia | YouTube

Radhi Devlukia | Instagram

Radhi Devlukia | Facebook

Radhi Devlukia | TikTok

Joyfull

A Really Good Cry

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What truth about the relationship have you been ignoring?

What makes that truth hard for you to accept?

Today, Jay opens up about one of the hardest things we go through, trying to get over someone we once loved. He reminds us that healing isn’t about pretending we’re okay or trying to move on too quickly. It’s about realizing that what we often miss isn’t the person themselves, but how we felt when we were with them: seen, loved, and alive. Jay gently walks us through why breakups hurt so deeply, how our minds are built for connection, and why finding closure really starts with reconnecting to ourselves.

Jay also shares how to stop replaying the past and start finding your rhythm again. He reminds us that healing isn’t about erasing the love, it’s about learning from it. You don’t need to have it all figured out today, you just need to take one small step back toward yourself. Because the real journey after a breakup isn’t about getting over someone else, it’s about remembering who you were before them, and discovering who you’re becoming next.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Stop Romanticizing the Past

How to Let Go When You Still Miss Them

How to Rebuild Your Life After a Breakup

How to Move On Without Losing Yourself

How to Remember You Were Enough All Along

You are not broken for still feeling; you are human for still caring. One day, the memories that hurt will simply remind you of how far you’ve come. Keep showing up for yourself, because the love you’re searching for begins with you.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:53 The Heartbreak After the Breakup

01:24 What to Do When You Can't Get Over Your Ex

05:07 Why Do Breakups Hurt So Bad?

07:52 The Stories You Replay Are Keeping You Stuck

08:39 Myth #1: Time Doesn’t Heal Everything

10:16 Myth #2: Why Closure Isn’t the Answer

13:12 Myth #3: Moving On Doesn’t Mean You Didn’t Care

15:12 Myth #4: Why Getting Back Together Won’t Fix It

17:26 Step #1: The First Step to Real Healing

19:12 Step #2: It’s Okay Not to Be Okay!

20:05 Step #3: Rebuild the Rituals That Ground You

21:14 Step #4: Ask Better Questions to Help You Grow

22:37 Step #5: Turn Your Pain Into Purpose

24:02 What to Do When You Fall Back

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Have you been feeling anxious lately?

Do you notice when your mind starts to spiral?

Jay welcomes back his good friend and New York Times bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein for a deep and inspiring conversation about true inner healing. Together, they unpack Gabby’s latest book, Self-Help, which reimagines Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) as a practice anyone can bring into their daily life. Gabby shares how the parts of us we often judge, the anxious part, the perfectionist, the people-pleaser, the one who needs control, aren’t our enemies. They’re parts that have been trying to protect us, even if they sometimes get in the way.

As the conversation unfolds, Jay and Gabby unpack why so many of us get caught in cycles of burnout, self-criticism, and emotional disconnection. Gabby shares her simple four-step “check-in” practice, a way to pause, look inward, and start building a kinder relationship with ourselves. Through this process, she explains, we can start to recognize our patterns, meet them with compassion and find peace even in the midst of life’s noise.

Together, they unpack powerful questions we can all relate to: Why is it easier to comfort others than ourselves? Could our inner critic actually be trying to protect us? And how can we set boundaries without losing our empathy or warmth?

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Befriend Every Part of Yourself

How to Recognize Your Inner Protectors

How to Heal Through Compassion, Not Control

How to Calm Your Inner Critic

How to Create Boundaries Without Guilt

How to Self-Soothe When You Feel Triggered

Healing doesn’t mean fixing what’s broken, it means learning to see every part of yourself with compassion and curiosity. The parts of you that once felt heavy or hard to love are often the same ones that carried you through the toughest moments. 

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

03:29 What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy?

06:00 Healing Deep Trauma Through IFS

08:38 Where Real Healing From Trauma Begins

10:17 Blending Therapy with Spiritual Connection

13:38 Strengthen Your Own Spiritual Foundation

16:57 The Four-Step Self Check-In Practice

20:32 The Journey Toward Feeling Truly Great

25:39 Finding Peace Without External Validation

26:46 We All Have An Inner Spiritual Power

31:00 Seeing Self-Judgment as a Form of Protection

33:40 Stop Being So Hard on Yourself

36:24 Connecting with the Parts That Protect You

41:45 Why Facing Yourself Feels So Hard

47:33 Healing Starts When You Do the Work

49:54 The Power of Forgiving Yourself 

55:57 Every Part of You Serves a Purpose

57:46 What Changes When You Befriend Your Inner Parts

59:00 The Truth About High Performers and Inner Peace

01:01:45 How to Set Boundaries with Love and Clarity

01:08:47 Gabby on Final Five 

Episode Resources:

Gabrielle Bernstein | Website

Gabrielle Bernstein | TikTok

Gabrielle Bernstein | Instagram

Gabrielle Bernstein | Facebook

Gabrielle Bernstein | YouTube

Dear Gabby

Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life

Gabby's 21-day Manifesting Challenge

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Do you believe the universe sends us signs?

Have you ever noticed a pattern that felt meaningful?

Today, Jay welcomes back psychic medium and bestselling author Laura Lynne Jackson for another heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about what it really means to live a guided life. Laura introduces the idea of a “team of light,” a loving energy made up of God, spirit guides, and loved ones who’ve passed on, all working together behind the scenes to help us find clarity and purpose. Laura reminds us that those small signs and coincidences we tend to overlook are actually gentle messages of love, nudging us toward peace, meaning, and connection.

Together, Jay and Laura explore how to tell the difference between the loud voice of fear and the quiet, steady voice of intuition. They talk about how fear can sometimes sound logical, how doubt sneaks in when we’re trying to trust ourselves, and why tuning in to that deeper inner knowing can transform the way we move through life. Jay opens up about moments when he’s felt guided and protected, sharing powerful examples of how trusting what we can’t always see can lead to the most meaningful outcomes.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Tell the Difference Between Fear and Intuition

How to Trust the Guidance You Receive

How to Quiet the Monkey Mind

How to Strengthen Your Spiritual Connection Every Day

How to Turn Coincidences into Clarity

How to Use Intuition to Make Better Decisions

Life often speaks in whispers before we’re ready to listen. The signs, the coincidences, those gentle nudges, they’re all reminders that we’re never really walking alone. When we slow down, take a breath, and learn to trust that quiet pull within, the path ahead starts to reveal itself with more ease, clarity, and purpose.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:23 Trust the Signs That Guide You

03:24 Meet Your Team of Light

06:15 The Energy You Bring into the World

10:47 How to Open Up to Guidance

15:13 When You Feel Lost, Ask to Be Led

22:36 Telling the Difference Between Thoughts and Intuition

25:41 Learning to Trust Your Inner Voice

28:09 Calming the Noise of Negative Thoughts

35:16 Finding Your State of Connection

39:44 Receiving Sudden Downloads of Insight

45:19 Signs Are Not Answers, They’re Reassurance

51:04 You’re Only in Competition with Yourself

59:23 How Connection Helps Us Heal from Grief

01:03:08 Why Self-Belief Matters More Than Validation

01:05:24 Understanding the Language of Signs vs. Living Guided

01:08:15 The Power of Simple Acts of Kindness

01:15:51 Why Guidance Doesn’t Always Arrive Right Away

01:18:28 Creating Space to Reflect and Realign

Episode Resources:

Laura Lynne Jackson | Website

Laura Lynne Jackson | TikTok

Laura Lynne Jackson | Instagram

Laura Lynne Jackson | Facebook

Guided: The Secret Path to an Illuminated Life (The Path of Light Series)

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Today, Jay and Radhi explore why it feels like so many men are losing touch with real friendships, and the quiet epidemic of loneliness that often goes unnoticed. Jay shares surprising research showing that more men than ever report having few or no close friends and opens up about his own journey of maintaining meaningful male friendships across continents. Together, he and Radhi explore how cultural conditioning and social expectations have shaped the way men connect, often through shared activities rather than emotional honesty, and why vulnerability can still feel risky for so many.

Through humor and genuine reflection, Jay and Radhi invite us to rethink what friendship really means, how we can create spaces of emotional safety, and build communities that feel like home. Jay reminds us that friendship isn’t innate; it’s something we grow into through practice, vulnerability, and care.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Build Real Male Friendships

How to Be Vulnerable Without Fear

How to Recognize When You’re Lonely

How to Find Friends Who Match Your Energy

How to Open Up Emotionally in Conversations

Friendships don’t just happen; they grow through intention and care. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, take one step today, send that message, plan that coffee, open up a little more than usual. The courage to reach out might be exactly what someone else has been waiting for too.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:52 Why Do So Many Men Feel Lonely?

03:41 The Power of Male Vulnerability

06:58 Rethinking the Alpha Male Mindset

12:06 There’s No Growth Without Vulnerability

16:06 Men Need Friendship Dates Too!

21:35 Do You Truly Feel Seen?

25:33 How Loneliness Impacts Your Health

28:22 Why Women Often Build Stronger Social Circles

31:35 Learning How to Be a Better Friend

Episode Resources:

Radhi Devlukia | Website

Radhi Devlukia | YouTube

Radhi Devlukia | Instagram

Radhi Devlukia | Facebook

Radhi Devlukia | TikTok

Joyfull

A Really Good Cry

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What’s one small step you can take right now to break the cycle you’re stuck in?

Today, Jay shares a simple, science-backed method to help you overcome laziness, distraction, and burnout by focusing on consistency instead of motivation. Rather than waiting for the perfect moment or a burst of inspiration, Jay explains how lowering the bar, creating rituals, and going on a dopamine detox can help you rebuild discipline and self-trust, one small action at a time.

It’s not about working harder or chasing perfection, but about starting smaller and showing up consistently. Jay explains how to protect your focus, rewire your reward system, and break the patterns that keep you stuck. Over time, these tiny shifts compound into real transformation, helping you feel more grounded, confident, and in control.

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

How to Start When You Feel Stuck

How to Build Rituals That Replace Willpower

How to Break Free from the Dopamine Addiction Cycle

How to Embrace Boredom and Reclaim Focus

How to End Each Day with Progress, Not Pressure

Change doesn’t come from motivation. It comes from momentum. When you choose to start small, stay consistent, and keep your promises to yourself, discipline becomes second nature.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty. 

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Introduction

0:57 Lower Your Expectations 

05:36 Build A Ritual, Not A Routine

07:42 24 Hour Dopamine Detox 

10:58 Make Bad Habits Hard To Do

13:13 Be Bored For 10 Minutes A Day

15:10 Reward Effort, Not Results

17:24 Turn Your Phone Off For 60 Minutes 

18:14 You Can Do Anything for 5 Minutes!

21:15 End Your Day With the 3 Minute Review

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How do you know if someone’s really right for you?

Has there ever been a time you thought someone was right for you but turned out wrong?

Today, Jay brings together four of today’s most insightful voices on love and relationships, Vanessa Van Edwards, Jillian Turecki, Sadia Khan, and Lori Gottlieb, for a deep and honest look at what it really takes to find meaningful connection in the modern world. They share how our signals, habits, and self-perception shape our experiences in dating far more than luck or timing ever could. Vanessa breaks down the subtle science of attraction, and why confidence and openness often matter more than appearance. Jillian helps us face our fear of rejection, reminding us that love isn’t about finding “the one,” but about choosing and growing with someone intentionally.

Sadia and Lori take us deeper, showing how self-esteem, honesty, and emotional maturity determine who we allow into our lives. Sadia challenges the patterns that keep us stuck with the wrong people, while Lori highlights the courage it takes to speak our truth and set boundaries early on. Together, their insights form a roadmap for dating that feels healthy, grounded, and real.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Build Confidence Through Body Language

How to Date Without Burning Out

How to Overcome the Fear of Rejection

How to Choose the Right Person, Not the Perfect One

How to Stop Choosing Emotionally Unavailable People

How to Be Honest About What You Want in Love

Love isn’t something that happens by accident, it’s something you learn to create with intention. Every experience, whether it leads to a spark or a lesson, brings you closer to understanding what you truly need and deserve.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty.

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:50 The Flirtation Signals You’re Missing

09:19 The Three Biggest Dating Mistakes

13:32 Rejection is Like a Muscle 

16:37 You Shouldn’t Rush Real Love

21:17 The Fear of the Unknown in Relationships

22:22 Who You Give Your Energy To Shapes Your Love Life

24:29 Why Are We Drawn to Emotionally Unavailable People? 

26:01 The Real Reason You’re Struggling to Find a Partner

27:49 Are Your Standards Too High?

29:16 Is It Ever Okay to Ghost?

30:52 The Power of Being Honest About What You Want

32:47 Your Present Habits Reveal Your Relationship’s Future

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Do you believe the brain can be trained to manifest?

Do you think it’s more about mindset or action?

Today, Jay sits down with neuroscientist and creator Emily McDonald to explore how rewiring your brain can transform every area of your life. Emily shares how understanding the science behind your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors can help you break free from cycles of fear, self-doubt, and procrastination. She explains that the brain’s natural instinct is to keep you safe, not help you grow, which is why so many people feel stuck even when they’re trying to move forward. Through relatable examples and neuroscience-backed tools, Emily reveals how awareness, intention, and identity shifts can create real and lasting change.

Jay and Emily dive into the psychology of motivation, discussing why we often delay the things we care about most and how “cheap dopamine” from social media and instant gratification keeps us from deeper fulfillment. Emily explains how to retrain your brain to crave long-term rewards, not quick hits of pleasure, and how to use self-compassion and small wins to build momentum. Together, she and Jay unpack the science of manifestation, why it’s not about wishing for things to happen but about wiring your brain to become a match for the life you want.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Rewire Your Brain for Change

How to Break Free from Feeling Stuck

How to Overcome Fear of Success

How to Stop Relying on Cheap Dopamine

How to Build Motivation Through Self-Reward

How to Attract Healthy Love by Becoming a Match for It

True transformation doesn’t happen overnight, it begins the moment you decide to understand yourself more deeply. When you learn how your mind works, you realize that every setback, fear, and doubt isn’t a failure, it’s simply your brain trying to protect you.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:00 Relationships Begin with Intention

02:39 When Your Identity Keeps You Stuck

05:42 The Power of the Labels You Use

08:17 Are You Afraid of Being Seen?

10:08 Label the Fears Holding You Back

12:12 Play Out Every Fear to the End

13:48 Stop Chasing Cheap Dopamine!

17:31 3 Ways to Naturally Boost Dopamine

22:29 The Power of Having Something to Look Forward To

25:22 The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

27:00 Why Desperation Blocks Success

31:29 Discovering Your Deepest Core Value

32:56 The Power of Understanding Your Own Brain

39:41 Surround Yourself with Expansive Minds

43:07 The 3-Step Science Backed Manifestation Tool

47:39 Do You Believe in Divine Timing?

49:09 Turning Jealousy into Inspiration

51:51 Worthiness Begins with Self-Love

56:13 How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs

01:02:14 What Are You Building Within Yourself?

01:04:19 Let Go of the Need for Approval

01:09:53 Love Finds You When You Least Expect It

01:15:51 Emily on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Emily McDonald | Website

Emily McDonald | YouTube

Emily McDonald | Instagram

Emily McDonald | TikTok

Emily McDonald | LinkedIn

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In this first episode of On Purpose with Radhi, Jay opens up a conversation many of us have faced but rarely unpack, being asked, “When are you having kids?” What seems like a casual question often carries a weight that touches on biology, cultural expectations, financial realities, and deeply personal struggles. Together, Jay and Radhi peel back the layers of why this question can feel so triggering, especially for women, and why the assumptions behind it often miss the heart of the matter.

They explore how family pressure, societal timelines, and even social media comparisons can make people feel like they’re “behind,” while statistics actually show that having children later in life has become the norm. From the challenges of IVF and miscarriages to the fear of balancing career and motherhood, Jay and Radhi shed light on the unspoken realities couples quietly carry. They remind us that true preparation for parenthood isn’t about perfect timing, it’s about awareness, acceptance, and readiness for change. 

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Handle Pressure About Having Kids

How to Prepare for the Real Changes of Parenthood

How to Know if You’re Ready for Children

How to Separate Society’s Timeline From Your Own

How to Support Friends Struggling With Fertility

The milestones that matter most are the ones that feel true to you, not the ones dictated by outside voices. Fulfillment is not found in comparison but in living with intention, compassion, and alignment to your own values.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:45 When Are You Going to Have Kids?

03:53 So, Do You Want to Have Kids?

07:57 Are You Prepared to Raise Kids?

12:31 A Different Mindset on Being a Parent

16:23 Delaying Parenthood Because of Financial Constraints

21:16 Parenthood Equates to Success

23:20 Can a Child Fix a Broken Relationship?

29:02 Are You Willing to Sacrifice Your Career to Become a Parent?

32:32 Live the Life You Want For Yourself

Episode Resources:

Radhi Devlukia | Website

Radhi Devlukia | YouTube

Radhi Devlukia | Instagram

Radhi Devlukia | Facebook

Radhi Devlukia | TikTok

Joyfull

A Really Good Cry

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Do you have a quick way to reset when you’re overwhelmed?

What’s something you wish worked better when you try to reset?

Today, Jay introduces a simple yet powerful 7-Day Micro Habit Reset, a series of small, intentional habits to help you pause, realign, and begin again with a clear mind and a calm heart. If you’ve been feeling drained, distracted, or disconnected from your goals, Jay reminds us that meaningful change doesn’t come from completely reinventing your routine, it starts with the small, mindful shifts you make every day.

Each habit is grounded in science, simplicity, and self-awareness. Jay explores how small practices, like expressing gratitude, taking a moment to reflect, or even embracing brief moments of discomfort, such as a 20-second cold rinse, can reset your energy, shift your perspective, and build emotional resilience. From writing just one sentence in your journal to checking in with your “future self,” these micro habits help you reclaim the calm and clarity that stress often takes away. This episode is a gentle reminder to slow down, find balance in the chaos, and trust that it’s the small, consistent actions that create real, lasting change.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Reset Your Mind in 3 Breaths

How to Start Your Day Without Stress

How to Start Your Day with Clarity, Not Chaos

How to Create Calm When Life Feels Messy

How to Reclaim Time by Resetting Small Habits

Change doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It begins with the smallest steps, the quiet moments when you choose to breathe, observe, and reset instead of react.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Introduction

01:02 The 3-Breath Reset

07:05 Start Your Morning With Natural Light, Not Screens!

09:53 The 2-Minute Tidy

13:09 The Gratitude Text

16:16 The 20-Second Cold Rinse

17:48 The 1-Sentence Journal to End the Day with Peace

20:02 The “Future You” Check-In

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