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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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  • 10 Books That Changed My Life

    10 Books That Changed My Life
    Apr 24 2026

    Today, Jay opens with an honest observation: most books don’t actually change your life. While many offer inspiration in the moment, they rarely shift how we truly think or live. What makes the difference, Jay explains, isn’t how much you read, it’s whether a single idea stays with you long enough to reshape your decisions, habits, and identity. Jay shares 10 books that genuinely changed his life, and the specific lessons that stayed with him long after he turned the last page. From rethinking how we judge our decisions to letting go of the need for approval, each book challenged a belief he once held.

    Jay explores how we often misinterpret our experiences, chase a single definition of purpose, and overwhelm our minds with unnecessary mental clutter. He also unpacks the hidden patterns that drive so much of our stress, like the illusion of certainty in our thinking and the instinct to defend our beliefs instead of questioning them. Through these insights, Jay invites you to look at your own thinking more closely, and to become more intentional about how you make decisions, what you believe, and how you show up every day.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    How to Clear Mental Clutter and Think Better

    How to Question Your Own Thinking

    How to Take Action Without Perfection

    How to Understand People You Disagree With

    How to Focus on Effort, Not Results

    You are allowed to grow at your own pace. You are allowed to not have everything figured out. What matters is that you keep showing up with intention, with awareness, and with the courage to do things differently, even when it feels uncomfortable.

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jay Shetty

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    What We Discuss:

    00:00 Intro

    01:46 Book 1: How to Decide: Why We Judge Decisions the Wrong Way

    04:49 Book 2: Finding Your Element (The Myth of One True Purpose)

    07:07 Book 3: An Organized Mind

    09:48 Book 4: The Courage To Be Disliked

    13:28 Book 5: Thinking, Fast and Slow

    16:36 Book 6: Flow State

    18:50 Book 7: The Lean Startup - Stop Overthinking, Start Testing

    21:33 Book 8: The Righteous Mind

    24:50 Book 9: Lessons From the Bhagavad Gita

    27:04 Book 10: Breath: A Simple Way to Reset Your State

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    30 mins
  • Sean Callagy: The #1 Skill That Controls Your Income (Use THIS 90/10 Rule to Build Trust and Create More Opportunities)

    Sean Callagy: The #1 Skill That Controls Your Income (Use THIS 90/10 Rule to Build Trust and Create More Opportunities)
    Apr 22 2026
    Sometimes it’s not your situation holding you back, it’s the story you’ve been telling yourself about it. Jay sits down with entrepreneur and speaker Sean Callagy to explore what it truly means to live with freedom, purpose, and influence. They reflect on how many of us are shaped, often unconsciously, by limiting beliefs formed through family, society, and early experiences, and how those narratives can quietly define what we believe is possible. Sean offers a powerful reframe of success, not as external achievement, but as becoming “unblinded,” learning to see our own potential clearly and make decisions that are no longer driven by fear. Through deeply personal stories, including his journey of gradually losing his vision, he shares how adversity can become a catalyst for urgency, clarity, and growth, rather than a limitation. Jay and Sean examine the invisible barriers that hold people back, especially the conflicting messages we carry about money, identity, and self-worth. Sean explains that many people struggle not because they lack ability, but because they’ve been conditioned to believe success requires suffering or that wealth compromises integrity. He reframes influence as the most powerful human skill, the ability to create meaningful “yeses” with others through trust, empathy, and genuine value. Throughout the conversation, they share practical ways to begin shifting these patterns, from developing deeper listening skills to building more authentic connections, highlighting that real influence isn’t about manipulation, but about making people feel truly seen, heard, and understood. In this episode you'll learn: How to Break Free from Limiting Beliefs How to Influence Others with Integrity How to Take the Next Best Step in Life How to Reframe Fear into Opportunity How to Create Value That Attracts People How to Master the Art of Meaningful Conversations How to Turn Adversity into Purpose How to Build a Life of Freedom and Fulfillment You are more capable than you think, and your path doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. When you choose to learn, to listen deeply, and to show up with intention, you begin to create opportunities, not just for yourself, but for others too. Welcome to the world’s first AI-driven business enablement system built on the Unblinded Formula, ACTi, where artificial intelligence meets human actualization. To learn more, visit https://acti.ai/ 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 00:57 What Does Success Really Mean? 02:15 Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs 04:38 What’s Actually Holding You Back? 07:57 The Beliefs You Didn’t Choose (But Still Control You) 11:53 Losing His Vision And What It Changed Forever 14:32 When the Dream You Built No Longer Fits 17:32 What to Do When You Don’t Know What’s Next 20:40 Rebuilding When Life Doesn’t Go to Plan 22:45 Feeling Stuck? Start Here 25:45 The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything 29:59 The #1 Skill That Makes People Say “Yes” 34:47 Starting Over Without Losing Yourself 35:51 The Moment You Choose Courage Over Comfort 39:04 Your First Real Move in Business 40:36 Why Failure Is the Fastest Way Forward 44:42 When Money Stops Feeling So Hard 48:30 If You Don’t Believe It, No One Else Will 51:35 Creating Value People Actually Care About 58:01 Turning Effort Into Real Results 01:02:18 Growing Beyond Yourself (Scaling What Works) 01:04:26 What It Really Takes to Lead People 01:07:15 Becoming Someone People Can’t Ignore 01:11:36 AI, Work, and What’s Coming Next 01:13:06 The Identity Shift That Changes Your Life 01:17:09 Designing the Next Version of You 01:20:36 Becoming Proof That Change Is Possible 01:24:52 Sean on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://unblindedmastery.com/ Website | https://callagylaw.com/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@SeanCallagy Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/seanrcallagy/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seanrcallagy/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/seancallagy Unblinded with Sean CallagySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Tim Ferriss: Feeling Stuck Right Now? (Use THIS 10-Minute Exercise to Stop Overthinking and Take Action)

    Tim Ferriss: Feeling Stuck Right Now? (Use THIS 10-Minute Exercise to Stop Overthinking and Take Action)
    Apr 20 2026
    Sometimes we become so fixated on improving our lives that we stop asking a more important question: what actually matters? Jay sits down with Tim Ferriss for something deeper than a discussion on productivity, it’s an exploration of how to live with real intention. Instead of chasing shortcuts or stacking habits, Jay turns the focus inward, examining how our thoughts, emotions, and daily choices quietly shape the life we end up living. Drawing from years of personal experimentation, Tim draws from years of experimentation to reveal a powerful truth: most of what holds us back isn’t a lack of discipline, it’s a lack of alignment, between what we say matters, what we focus on, and how we actually live. Throughout the conversation, Jay returns to a theme he often explores, the tension between achievement and acceptance. In a world that rewards constant hustle and endless optimization, it’s easy to believe we always need to do more, fix more, and become more. Tim opens up about his own struggles with anxiety and obsessive thinking, offering a more grounded view of growth, one that isn’t just about pushing forward, it’s also about knowing when to pause, simplify, and let go of what no longer serves you. In this episode you'll learn: How to Focus on What Truly Matters How to Stop Chasing the Wrong Goals How to Improve Your Life by Subtracting How to Build Better Daily Habits How to Ask Better Questions for Clarity How to Avoid Burnout While Staying Productive How to Break Free from Distractions How to Create Meaningful Progress in Life How to Align Your Actions with Your Purpose Real change often begins with a single shift, paying attention to where your energy goes, questioning what truly matters, and giving yourself permission to slow down when needed. Growth isn’t just about doing more; it’s about doing what’s right for you, with intention. Check out Tim’s 17 Questions That Changed My Life, the free ebook with 17 questions he returns to when he feels stuck. Visit: https://timferriss.kit.com/78e83e43a5 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 01:05 A Life Designed with Intention 07:58 Rethinking How We Use Our Energy 13:48 Reimagining How We Fuel Ourselves 18:30 The Mind-Body Connection 28:57 How Do You Actually Build a New Habit? 34:24 How to Create Momentum Without Burning Out 37:39 The Cost of Overthinking Everything 41:45 Exploring New Frontiers of Healing 44:30 Hustle vs. Balance: Finding the Middle Ground 52:30 The Danger of Living in “The Simmering Six” 56:26 Why Relationships Matter More Than Success 01:00:01 Learning to Be Fully Present 01:05:21 The Practice of Acceptance 01:11:39 Navigating Conflict and Emotions 01:15:20 Communicating Without Creating Distance 01:16:56 The Questions That Change Your Life 01:19:04 Are You Chasing Field Mice or Antelope? 01:31:06 Breaking Free from the Noise 01:34:35 The Power of Subtraction Over Addition 01:36:02 Thinking Differently to Win 01:38:54 Questions from the Audience 01:44:52 What Sets the Top 1% Apart 01:47:05 The Balance Between Growth and Acceptance 01:54:17 Tim on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://tim.blog/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/timferriss Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TimFerriss/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/timferriss/ LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/timferriss/ TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@timferriss X | https://x.com/tferrissSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 59 mins
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I love Jay Shetty - he can extract positivity from every conversation he has, even people who I wouldn’t really be interested in. While the content and quality of guests is varied, on the whole, this podcast is the one to follow. You’ll open your mind to issues and topics you never even knew you needed to know about! I would say though the advertising during the podcast is a real turn-off. There seem to be way more than before. I understand it’s a business but keeping ads to under 30 seconds would be more bearable. Otherwise, great work Jay. Most forwarded of my library.

Engaging conversation but too many ads

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I have listened to Jay Shetty on the Calm app for a few years now and have been always immensely inspired.
I stumbled upon this podcast through a TV ad and I just listened to the episode where Jay interviews Chris Hemsworth. Simply magnificent. Working in aged care and with clients with dementia this was another perspective and very insightful. Thank you Jay and I'm looking forward to many more podcasts.

Remarkable podcast

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It’s so refreshing listening to you and your podcast. Love your voice , love your energy and love your passion. Thanks a lot Arjun from New Zealand

You are amazing!

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