On Purpose with Jay Shetty

7 ChatGPT Prompts That Will Actually Change Your Life

Today, Jay invites us to reconsider something we interact with every day but rarely use to its full potential. He challenges the way we see AI, not as a productivity shortcut, but as a powerful mirror for self-awareness. Instead of using it to draft emails or plan meals, Jay reframes it as a space for honest, structured conversations with ourselves, something many of us avoid. Jay breaks down practical ways to use AI as a tool for inner growth, from conducting a brutally honest life audit to uncovering hidden patterns of self-sabotage. He explains how our minds often protect us from uncomfortable truths, keeping us stuck in cycles we don’t fully understand. When we put our thoughts into words, we create enough distance from our emotions to start seeing patterns we’ve been missing. This isn’t about replacing human connection, but about strengthening it by first learning how to understand ourselves more clearly, honestly, and compassionately. In this episode you'll learn: How to Use AI for Deep Self-Awareness How to Turn AI Into Your Thinking Partner How to Build Your Personal Operating System How to Decode Your Emotional Triggers You don’t have to fix everything overnight. You just have to begin. Because the moment you choose to understand yourself more deeply is the moment your life starts to change. 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 [https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe]  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:01 The Most Powerful Way to Use AI 02:47 Why ChatGPT Isn’t Just a Search Engine 05:25 #1: Do a Brutally Honest Life Audit 08:13 #2: Decoding Your Self-Sabotage Patterns  11:02 #3: Build Your Personal Operating System 13:44 #4: Practice the Hard Conversations First 17:08 #5: Build an Accountability System That Works 20:07 #6: Break Down Your Emotional Patterns in Real Time 23:00 #7: Write the Letter You Never Sent See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Jay’s Must-Listens: Making Friends as an Adult Is Hard! (8 Powerful Lessons on Building Friendships That Last) Ft. Trevor Noah and Mel Robbins

Friendship can feel effortless when we’re young, but as life grows busier and our paths begin to diverge, maintaining meaningful relationships becomes far more complex. Today, Jay brings together powerful conversations with a group of insightful guests to explore why adult friendships change and what it truly takes to build connections that last. Together, these perspectives reveal that friendship isn’t something that simply happens, it’s something we intentionally create and nurture over time.  Mel Robbins explains why friendships often become harder after our twenties, describing the “great scattering” that happens when people move in different directions and life timelines begin to shift. Andrew Huberman explores the science behind connection and why simple habits like checking in with someone or asking deeper questions can help us feel more seen and understood. Robin Sharma reflects on the idea that a few truly meaningful friendships can be more powerful than a large social circle, encouraging us to focus on relationships that bring joy, growth, and mutual support.  Trevor Noah shares how his closest friends help anchor him through the loneliness of touring and remind him who he is during difficult moments. Marianna Hewitt talks about the importance of protecting your energy and choosing friendships that leave you feeling energized rather than drained. Together, these conversations remind us that real friendships aren’t defined by how often we see someone, but by the depth of trust, acceptance, and connection we create with the people who truly matter.  In this episode, you'll learn: How to Build Meaningful Friendships as an Adult How to Reach Out to Friends You’ve Lost Touch With How to Build a Support System That Truly Lasts How to Maintain Friendships Even When Life Gets Busy How to Strengthen Your Circle With Small Daily Habits Real friendships are built through small moments, checking in, being present, listening without judgment, and showing up during both the joyful and difficult times. When we make the effort to reach out, to be vulnerable, and to be present for the people around us, we create connections that can carry us through every stage of life. 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 [https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe] Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast [https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast]  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:50 Why is It So Hard To Make Friends as an Adult? 11:04 Understanding the Loneliness Crisis 22:04 Let Joy Guide Your Friendships 23:30 What Makes a Truly Great Friend? 25:58 How to Create Perfect Moments Together 29:52 Why Friendship Is a Choice 40:52 Recognizing Your Energy Drainers 44:28 Building Your Core Circle of Friends 46:36 Creating Healthy Social Circles 48:54 Mindful Eating When Socializing 51:03 Compromises That Strengthen Friendships 56:21 Being Raw and Real with Friends See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Jefferson Fisher: The #1 Communication Mistake People Make in Arguments (Do THIS Before You Respond to Instantly Lower Tension)

Today, Jay sits down with communication expert Jefferson Fisher to explore why the conversations we avoid often shape our lives the most. Drawing from his experience as a trial lawyer turned teacher, Jefferson shares a powerful truth: communication isn’t about winning arguments, it’s about building peace. When we learn to face difficult conversations head on with clarity, courage, and compassion we stop people-pleasing, reconnect with who we truly are, and create deeper, more honest relationships. Avoidance may feel safer in the moment, but it always comes at a cost. Together, Jay and Jefferson unpack why so many conflicts spiral, not because of what’s said, but because of what’s heard. From romantic relationships to family dynamics, they reveal how most arguments are really about the need to feel understood, valued, and safe. Jefferson shares simple yes transformative tools, like asking “What did you hear?” or pausing to breathe before responding, that help slow heated moments and turn reaction into connection. He explains that true emotional intelligence is the ability to repair quickly, validate feelings without needing to agree, and choose understanding over defensiveness. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Face Difficult Conversations Without Fear How to Say the Hard Thing Without Starting a Fight How to Stay Calm When You Feel Triggered How to Make Someone Feel Understood Without Agreeing How to Repair a Conversation After You Mess Up How to Slow Down Arguments Before They Escalate How to Build Deeper Relationships Through Better Conversations Every honest sentence, every pause to breathe, every moment you choose understanding over reaction is a step toward a more peaceful life. Growth doesn’t come from avoiding what’s hard, it comes from meeting it with intention, patience, and compassion. Get your own copy of Jefferson’s latest book, The Next Conversation: Argue Less, Talk More [https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/462125/the-next-conversation-by-fisher-jefferson/9780241719886]  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 [https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast]  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:11 How Good Communication Creates a Life of Peace 02:14 Why Facing Difficult Conversations Changes Everything 04:53 Your Fear of Upsetting Others Is Valid 06:45 The Biggest Communication Mistake We All Make 09:45 Can You Actually Change Someone’s Mind? 12:31 How to Reach Someone Who Refuses to Communicate 16:17 Winning Arguments Should Never Be the Goal 19:43 What to Do When Your Partner Triggers You 21:21 The Patience Required to Create Real Connection 25:42 How Should I Respond to the Silent Treatment? 30:13 The Clearest Sign Someone Doesn’t Truly Care 32:10 When a Relationship May Be Beyond Repair 35:00 Why Radical Honesty Strengthens Relationships 38:03 When Your Partner Can’t Handle the Hard Conversations 41:31 The Small Moments Where Repair Gets Missed 44:20 Do You Feel Judged by Your Parents? 51:53 How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty 55:14 How to Stop Saying Things You Don’t Mean 58:04 Setting Boundaries That Actually Stick  01:00:37 What to Do When a Coworker Keep Interrupting You 01:03:15 Overexplaining Undermines Your Confidence 01:06:06 Breaking the Us vs. Them Mentality 01:11:25 Jefferson on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/ [https://www.jeffersonfisher.com/]   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher/ [https://www.instagram.com/jefferson_fisher/]  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjnpu6lK0HoUyOMh2ZBwhQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjnpu6lK0HoUyOMh2ZBwhQ]  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson [https://www.tiktok.com/@justaskjefferson]   Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/justaskjefferson/ [https://www.facebook.com/justaskjefferson/]   X | https://x.com/jefferson_fishr [https://x.com/jefferson_fishr]  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffersonfisher/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

If You’re Going Through a Breakup, Listen To This

If a breakup has ever left you feeling physically sick, emotionally lost, and not feeling like yourself, nothing is wrong with you. You’re grieving. Today, Jay speaks directly to anyone navigating the quiet devastation of heartbreak, reminding them that nothing is “wrong” with them for feeling the way they do. He explains that breakups don’t just hurt emotionally, they activate the same neural pathways as physical pain and withdrawal. What you’re experiencing isn’t weakness or failure; it’s grief. Jay reframes the end of a relationship not simply as losing a person, but as losing a future you imagined, the routines your nervous system depended on, and the version of yourself that existed within that relationship. Jay walks us through the five stages of breakup grief, showing how numbness is a form of protection, why the mind gets stuck in rumination after loss, and how anger can signal the return of self-respect. Rather than rushing to “move on,” he encourages simple practices like building small routines, writing down obsessive thoughts, setting boundaries, and resisting the highlight reel your mind creates that makes you only remember the good. The stages aren’t a straight line, but a map that helps you move through uncertainty with more grace and self-compassion. In this episode, you'll learn: How to Rebuild Your Routine After a Breakup How to Break the Cycle of Rumination How to Express Anger in a Healthy Way How to Set Boundaries That Protect Your Healing How to Move Through Sadness Without Rushing It How to Create Meaning After Loss Be gentle with yourself in this season. Lean on the people who show up for you. Rebuild your routines slowly. One day, this chapter will no longer be the center of your story, it will be the turning point that makes you wiser, stronger, and more secure in who you are. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here [https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe]. What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 02:19 Biggest Mistake Made During a Break Up 02:34 You’re Actually Experiencing Grief  07:40 Stage #1: Shock and Denial 10:12 2 Ways to Overcome the Shock 12:58 Stage #2: Bargaining and Obsession 17:45 Stage #3: Anger and Protest 21:49 Stage #4: Sadness and Depression 24:33 Stage #5: Acceptance and Meaning 26:24 This is How You Heal See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

WORLD’S TOP OBGYN Dr. Aliabadi: The #1 Hormone Problem Affecting Millions of Women (And The 4 Changes That Can Reverse It)

For many women, the real challenge isn’t just unexplained health problems, it’s being heard when they seek help. Jay sits down with Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, or "Dr. A", to unpack a silent crisis affecting millions of women around the world: undiagnosed PCOS and endometriosis. This isn’t just a discussion about fertility, but a masterclass on hormones, inflammation, mental health, and the painful reality of medical gaslighting. PCOS, a condition shaped by insulin resistance, hormonal imbalance, chronic inflammation, and neurological disruption, is often overlooked, leaving women struggling with anxiety, depression, weight gain, irregular periods, and infertility without answers. Dr. A shares how insulin resistance acts as the “first domino,” triggering a domino effect that impacts everything from ovulation to mood, and emphasizes that true healing requires addressing all four pillars, not just masking symptoms with birth control. Dr. A challenges the outdated belief that painful periods are “normal,” explaining that severe pain, painful sex, chronic bloating, bladder symptoms, and bowel discomfort are signs something deeper may be wrong. She reveals that diagnosis takes an average of 9–11 years, and that many women are told their pain is psychological before they’re ever taken seriously. Through both science and lived clinical experience, she makes it clear: when inflammation and hormones are out of balance, mental health suffers too. Anxiety, depression, brain fog, and eating disorders are not personal failings, they are often physiological signals that something deeper is happening in the body. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Recognize the Signs of PCOS Early How to Reduce Insulin Resistance Naturally How to Tell if Your Period Pain Is “Normal” How to Protect Your Fertility in Your 20s and 30s How to Balance Hormones Beyond Birth Control How to Spot Hidden Symptoms of Endometriosis How to Lower Inflammation Through Lifestyle Changes If there’s one thing to take away from this conversation, it’s this: your body is not working against you, it’s communicating with you. Pain is not weakness. It is a signal and you deserve to have those signals taken seriously. To learn more about Dr. A’s advocacy on women’s health, check out: https://www.shemdpodcast.com/ [https://www.shemdpodcast.com/]  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 [https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe]   Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast [https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast]  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 02:58 Are We Facing a Fertility Crisis? 03:58 What Is PCOS? 07:13 Why PCOS Often Goes Undiagnosed 09:15 The Impact of Insulin Resistance 15:06 Making PCOS Patients Insulin-Sensitive 19:37 The Nutritional Effects of GLP-1 Medications 22:14 High Androgens and Chronic Inflammation 25:39 How Hormonal Imbalances Affect the Brain 29:25 Why Birth Control Alone Isn’t Enough 31:23 How to Know If You Have PCOS 35:01 Painful Periods Are Not Normal 36:47 What Is Endometriosis? 46:07 The Most Effective Treatment Approach for Endometriosis 49:20 The Risks of Ignoring Endometriosis 53:09 How to Use Birth Control Strategically 56:04 What to Do If Egg Freezing Isn’t an Option 57:53 The Link Between Endometriosis and Leaky Gut 01:00:33 Potential IVF Complications Explained 01:04:38 A Scientific Approach to Infertility 01:10:01 What to Do If You’re Not Getting Pregnant Episode Resources: Website: https://ovii.com/ [https://ovii.com/]  Website: https://www.draliabadi.com/ [https://www.draliabadi.com/]  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrej0PO97bg8GRMogtcKbbA [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrej0PO97bg8GRMogtcKbbA]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThaisAliabadiMd [https://www.facebook.com/ThaisAliabadiMd]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drthaisaliabadi/ [https://www.instagram.com/drthaisaliabadi/]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.