On Purpose with Jay Shetty

CAMILA MENDES: "Perfectionism Was Ruining My Life"

Actress and producer Camila Mendes joins Jay for an honest conversation about the hidden cost of perfectionism, the pressure behind success, and what it took to finally choose herself. Camila opens up about the breaking point that forced her to confront old wounds, heal her relationship with food, reconnect with her Brazilian identity, and redefine what spirituality, self-worth, and love really mean. Together, they explore why chasing perfection often leaves us feeling empty, how slowing down can become the greatest act of self-respect, and why true confidence isn't about having everything figured out, but about accepting yourself exactly as you are. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Visit: https://www.statefarm.com/ [https://www.statefarm.com/]  Head to https://wayfair.com [https://wayfair.com] right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less. On Purpose is now Netflix and Spotify exclusive  http://www.netflix.com/onpurposewithjayshetty [http://www.netflix.com/onpurposewithjayshetty]  https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=33f7898fb334437c [https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=33f7898fb334437c] 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 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: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:17 What Excites You Most Right Now? 00:01:57 Designing a Home That Feels Like You 00:03:32 The Challenge of Balance 00:05:26 Living One Day at a Time 00:07:24 The Importance of Learning Your Limits 00:10:09 Why Saying "No" Feels So Hard 00:15:08 Revisiting an Old Wound 00:19:56 Holding Two Truths at Once 00:21:10 Growing Up Between Cultures 00:23:12 Returning to Your Roots 00:24:41 Finding Spirituality Later in Life 00:29:44 The Power of Questioning Your Beliefs 00:31:11 Growing Up Without Stability 00:34:37 The Freedom of Imperfection 00:36:27 The Anxiety No One Could See 00:40:03 When You Have to Numb Out 00:41:45 Living With Your Own Worst Critic 00:44:35 Healing Your Relationship with Food 00:46:14 Recovering from an Eating Disorder 00:48:07 Getting Honest About Body Image 00:50:26 The Moment Self-Worth Starts to Crack 00:51:04 Meeting Rudy: The Turning Point 00:54:27 The Work of Becoming Your Best Self 00:57:30 Why You Have to Heal Before You Love Again 01:00:18 Choosing Love in the Hardest Moments 01:04:53 The Problem With One-Sided Love 01:08:20 The Proposal 01:13:08 When You're Aligned, Doors Open 01:14:54 Protecting Your Peace at Work 01:17:09 Camila on Final Five Episode Resources: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/camimendes [https://www.instagram.com/camimendes]  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@camimendes [https://www.tiktok.com/@camimendes]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

How Healthy Couples Fight (3 Shifts You Need to Make)

Healthy relationships aren't defined by the absence of conflict… they're shaped by how couples move through it together. In this episode, Jay explores why even the strongest relationships face disagreements, what recurring arguments are really trying to tell you, and how understanding the emotional needs beneath the surface can change the way you communicate. Learn how to communicate with empathy, regulate your emotions, repair after difficult moments, and stop fighting to win so you can start growing stronger together. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Visit: https://www.statefarm.com/ [https://www.statefarm.com/]  Use code PURPOSE10 for 10% ataltrarunning.com/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. Visit: https://www.altrarunning.com/ [https://www.altrarunning.com/]  On Purpose is now Netflix and Spotify exclusive  http://www.netflix.com/onpurposewithjayshetty [http://www.netflix.com/onpurposewithjayshetty]  https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=33f7898fb334437c [https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=33f7898fb334437c]  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: 00:00:00 Introduction  00:00:47 Healthy Couples Fight Too 00:04:53 The Real Goal of Healthy Love 00:06:48 What’s the Fight Really About? 00:09:29 When You Stop Being Teammates 00:14:03 Curiosity Over Defensiveness 00:16:15 How To Actually Apologize and Mean It 00:17:37 Validation Changes Everything 00:21:04 A Better Way to Communicate 00:24:15 Why Modern Love Feels Harder Than Ever  00:28:51 Your Partner Isn't Your Enemy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

KEKE PALMER: "At 17, I Had a Midlife Crisis”

Keke Palmer has spent her life performing for the world, but in this deeply honest conversation with Jay, she shares what it took to finally come home to herself. From childhood fame and anxiety to motherhood, identity, boundaries, and healing, Keke reveals how the practices that saved her life helped her redefine success from the inside out. Together, they explore the courage to honor your emotions, let go of who the world expects you to be, and discover the confidence that comes from choosing yourself. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Visit: https://www.statefarm.com/ [https://www.statefarm.com/]  On Purpose is now Netflix and Spotify exclusive  http://www.netflix.com/onpurposewithjayshetty [http://www.netflix.com/onpurposewithjayshetty]  https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=33f7898fb334437c [https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=33f7898fb334437c]  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 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: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:06 Honor Uncomfortable Feelings 00:02:57 Escaping the Momentum Trap 00:03:59 What Motherhood Taught Me 00:05:32 My Toddler's Powerful Boundaries 00:07:20 The Potty Training Battle 00:08:35 Seeing Your Parents Differently 00:10:43 How Successful People Think 00:13:08 Depression Started the Journey 00:17:08 How She Survived Success 00:20:16 Why We're All Here 00:22:24 Growing Up a Child Star 00:25:25 Trust the Process 00:27:33 Give That Love to Yourself 00:29:53 Healthy Boundaries Matter 00:31:53 Listen More, Fix Less 00:34:33 Virgos, Leos & Astrology 00:36:07 The Energy You Bring 00:37:45 When Power Feels Unsafe 00:41:13 The Freedom of Speaking Truth 00:44:31 Why Words Matter 00:47:31 Reclaiming Her Voice 00:48:29 The Gift of Awareness 00:50:21 What Makes a Great Partner? 00:55:23 Finding Real Connection 00:57:08 Why Trust Is So Hard 00:59:11 Don't Let Others Define You 01:00:38 Does It Have a Little Sweetness? 01:05:09 What Childhood Taught Me 01:06:50 Practice Self-Compassion 01:08:04 Keke on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://kekepalmer.com/ [https://kekepalmer.com/]  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/keke [https://www.instagram.com/keke]  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@kekepalmer [https://www.tiktok.com/@kekepalmer] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

KARL-ANTHONY TOWNS: How I Survived the Hardest Year of My Life

Karl-Anthony Towns has spent his life chasing championships, but his greatest lessons came far from the basketball court. In this heartfelt conversation with Jay Shetty, he reflects on grief, faith, family, and the moments that shaped the man behind the jersey. From honoring his late mother's legacy to embracing God's timing, discovering purpose beyond success, and building a love rooted in friendship, this episode is a moving reminder that who you become matters far more than what you achieve. Sometimes the greatest victories aren't the ones the world celebrates, they're the quiet moments when you choose to keep moving forward with hope. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Visit: https://www.statefarm.com/ [https://www.statefarm.com/]  On Purpose is now Netflix and Spotify exclusive  http://www.netflix.com/onpurposewithjayshetty [http://www.netflix.com/onpurposewithjayshetty]  https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=33f7898fb334437c [https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=33f7898fb334437c]  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 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: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:51 Winning an NBA Championship 00:03:13 What Comes After Your Biggest Goal? 00:06:12 Slowing Down to Celebrate 00:07:38 The Walk That Changed Everything 00:11:17 Choosing Calm and Forgiveness 00:14:48 Finding Peace in Quiet Moments 00:17:03 Everyone Sees the World Differently 00:18:42 Confidence Starts at Home 00:20:09 Losing Family During COVID 00:22:42 A Final Conversation with Mom 00:26:12 Letting Go with Love 00:27:23 Making Every Moment Special 00:28:50 "You Should've Drank More" 00:31:24 Feeling Her Presence Again 00:31:48 Living with Survivor's Guilt 00:34:05 Everyone Wants to Be Heard 00:35:51 When Therapy Looks Different 00:38:04 The Coach Who Changed Everything 00:39:53 A Love Story Over Uno 00:40:27 From Friends to Forever 00:41:32 What We Learned from Each Other 00:44:22 The Luckiest Bag in Basketball 00:46:09 Traded Without Warning 00:48:43 Feeling Welcome in New York 00:50:06 The Ultimate Courtside Stress Test 00:52:48 Bouncing Back from Failure 00:54:26 The Pre-Game Routine 00:59:12 Playing for the Dominican Republic 00:59:42 Carrying Your Country with Pride 01:01:28 The Moments People Remember 01:03:24 Karl Anthony on Final Five Episode Resources: YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/KarlAnthonyTowns [https://www.youtube.com/c/KarlAnthonyTowns]  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/karlanthonytowns/ [https://www.facebook.com/karlanthonytowns/]  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/karltowns [https://www.instagram.com/karltowns]  X | https://x.com/KarlTowns [https://x.com/KarlTowns] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Your Dream Life Is 3 Brave Decisions Away

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is one brave decision? In this episode, Jay reveals why courage isn't something you're born with, it's something you build. Through powerful psychological insights and practical tools, he shares how small, uncomfortable actions can break the cycle of fear, reshape your confidence, and completely change the direction of your life, one step at a time.  With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Visit: https://www.statefarm.com/ [https://www.statefarm.com/]  Use code PURPOSE10 for 10% ataltrarunning.com/onpurpose. Free Shipping and Free 30-Day Trial. Visit: https://www.altrarunning.com/ [https://www.altrarunning.com/]  On Purpose is now Netflix and Spotify exclusive  http://www.netflix.com/onpurposewithjayshetty [http://www.netflix.com/onpurposewithjayshetty]  https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=33f7898fb334437c [https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=33f7898fb334437c]  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: 00:00:00 Introduction  00:01:59 Courage Is a Skill 00:03:12 Your Dream Life Starts Here 00:06:12 Do It Scared 00:08:48 True Bravery Is Quiet 00:10:04 Stop Waiting to Feel Ready 00:13:25 Why Bravery Feels So Hard 00:17:13 Track Reps, Not Results 00:18:47 Overcoming Fear of Judgment 00:22:30 Whose Opinion Do You Fear? 00:25:22 Move With Time, Not Fear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]