Emilie Kiser EXCLUSIVE: The Loss That Changed Her Forever

Emilie Kiser EXCLUSIVE: The Loss That Changed Her Forever

Emilie Kiser sits down with Jay for her first in depth conversation about the loss of her son, Trigg, and what life has looked like in the months after. Emilie speaks candidly about grief, guilt, marriage, motherhood, and the pressure of navigating tragedy while also  living publicly online. Instead of trying to offer perfect answers, this episode focuses on the reality of surviving something life-altering one moment at a time. The conversation also shines a light on the importance of pool safety, prevention, and the measures that can help protect families from unimaginable loss. Emilie opens up about therapy, boundaries, support systems, and the reality that grief doesn’t disappear, it becomes something you learn to carry. It’s a deeply honest conversation about love, accountability, healing, and finding a way to keep living after life changes forever. In this episode you'll learn: How to Live Alongside Grief How to Support Someone After Loss How to Set Boundaries Online How to Grieve Together as a Couple How to Protect Your Children Better How to Heal One Day at a Time How to Show Up for Your Family in Pain Healing doesn’t mean forgetting. Strength doesn’t mean pretending you’re okay. It simply means continuing to love, continuing to show up, and continuing to hope even when life feels different than before.  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 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 02:51 Life Before Everything Changed 05:30 Losing a Beloved Son 07:21 Searching for Answers After Tragedy 09:41 The Unimaginable Pain of Losing a Child  12:35 Navigating Grief in the Public Eye 14:17 Accepting There May Never Be Answers 15:43 Facing Judgment Online 18:08 What Grief Teaches You About Life 21:45 Learning to Live With Grief 23:51 Dealing With Public Assumptions 28:18 Living With Regret and Raising Awareness 30:33 Why It All Felt So Cruel 32:07 How Do You Heal After Child Loss? 36:00 Surviving Grief Day by Day 38:06 Returning to Work While Grieving 41:01 The Promise That Kept Her Going 44:52 Learning to Forgive Your Partner 49:55 Living With the Void of Loss 51:14 Keeping Trigg’s Memory Alive 53:16 What is The Most Helpful Thing To Say? 55:51 The Biggest Lesson After Loss 58:09 Preventing Another Tragedy  01:03:31 Balancing Privacy and Public Record 01:06:44 Protecting Trigg’s Final Moments  Episode Resources: Website |  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@emiliekiser [https://www.youtube.com/@emiliekiser]  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilie.henrichsen/ [https://www.facebook.com/emilie.henrichsen/]  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/emiliekiser/ [https://www.instagram.com/emiliekiser/]  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@emiliekiser [https://www.tiktok.com/@emiliekiser] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Dr. Ramani: If You're Thinking About Going No Contact With a Family Member - Listen to THIS (How to Know If It's Time To Walk Away)

Some relationships leave us questioning whether love is enough to stay. In this conversation, Jay sits down with Dr. Ramani to explore the painful reality of family estrangement and the growing number of people considering no contact with those closest to them. Together, they unpack the difference between self-protection and punishment, why guilt often accompanies healthy boundaries, and how years of unresolved hurt can lead someone to step away from a relationship they once fought hard to save. Rather than offering simple answers, this episode invites a deeper reflection on safety, repair, accountability, and healing. It challenges the belief that family ties should come at the expense of your well-being and reminds us that choosing yourself is rarely easy. Whether you're navigating a difficult relationship, supporting someone who is, or trying to understand a loved one's decision, this conversation offers compassion, clarity, and the reassurance that healing doesn't always look the way we expect. In this episode you'll learn: How to Know When No Contact Is Necessary How to Stop Abandoning Yourself for Family How to Recognize When Repair Isn’t Working How to Handle Guilt After Going No Contact How to Protect Your Peace Around Toxic Relatives How to Navigate Family Pressure and Backlash How to Choose Self-Protection Over Self-Betrayal Not every relationship is meant to be kept at the cost of your peace. Sometimes healing means repairing a connection, and sometimes it means creating distance from what continues to hurt you. 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 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 01:29 What Does Going No Contact Really Mean? 06:24 When No Contact Becomes Your Only Option  08:10 Can a Broken Relationship Be Repaired? 11:40 The Most Common Reasons People Go No Contact 14:48 It's Not the Mistake, It's the Repair 17:01 Pay Attention to Your Why 21:58 Detaching from a Harmful Relationship 26:29 You Have to Do What Feels Right for You 30:12 When Family Requires Self-Abandonment 35:37 The Weight of Internal Shame 36:44 The Hidden Cost of Always Keeping the Peace 42:26 When Someone Cuts You Off Without Explanation 44:13 When Is It Time to Cut Off Contact? 48:01 But They're Family... 53:16 Building Your Chosen Family 55:05 No Contact vs. A Falling Out 55:54 The Silent Treatment Is a Form of Emotional Aggression 58:01 Are We Getting Worse at Repairing Relationships? 01:02:38 The Relief of Finally Deciding to Go No Contact  01:04:09 How to Repair a Relationship After Being Cut Off 01:05:37 Forgiveness Isn't Always Healthy 01:08:26 The Challenges of Trying to Heal Trauma 01:11:29 Why Some Parents Don't Understand Estrangement 01:13:13 Handling Family Backlash After Going No Contact 01:15:12 When a Parent Is Both Supportive and Harmful 01:17:54 When Breaking No Contact Is Worth Considering 01:19:26 Can a Narcissistic Parent Change? 01:22:16 Should You Invite an Estranged Family Member to Your Wedding?  Episode Resources: Website | https://doctor-ramani.com/ [https://doctor-ramani.com/]  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorRamani [https://www.youtube.com/@DoctorRamani]  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/doctorramani [https://www.facebook.com/doctorramani]  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/doctorramani/ [https://www.instagram.com/doctorramani/]  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramani-durvasula-4132067 [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ramani-durvasula-4132067]  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorramani [https://www.tiktok.com/@doctorramani]  X | https://x.com/DoctorRamani [https://x.com/DoctorRamani] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The Simple Question That Makes Every Decision Easier (Use THIS Daily Framework To FINALLY Get Unstuck)

On Melissa Wood’s show, Jay opens up about the practices and perspectives that keep him grounded in a world that rarely slows down. Their conversation moves beyond routines and rituals, diving into what it really means to find peace within yourself while navigating pressure, ambition, relationships, and everyday chaos. Together, they explore how stillness is built through self-awareness, presence, and the courage to listen to your inner voice. Jay shares lessons from his upbringing, life as a monk, and marriage, while Melissa reflects on healing, motherhood, and breaking old patterns. From meditation and breathwork to love and emotional growth, this conversation is a reminder that the smallest daily choices often shape the deepest transformation. In this episode you'll learn: How to Listen to Your Inner Voice How to Stay Grounded Under Pressure How to Stop Feeding Negative Thoughts How to Build Stillness Within Yourself How to Create Healthier Relationships How to Reconnect With Yourself Daily How to Stop Trying to Change Your Partner No matter where you are in your journey, there is still space for healing, clarity, love, and change. Keep showing up for yourself. Keep planting the seeds that align with the life you truly want. The Move With Heart podcast features Melissa Wood-Tepperberg's personal stories, triumphs, philosophies as well as those of her mentors who will join the show to share their wisdom. Check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/move-with-heart/id1621097400 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/move-with-heart/id1621097400]  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 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 05:41 How To Build Inner Peace  08:13 Lessons From a Hardworking Mother 11:36 Learning to Be Still  18:47 Your Mind Comes First 21:46 Are You Planting Seeds or Weeds? 27:24 The Fear of Making the Wrong Choice 31:28 Finding Calm in the Chaos 36:40 Jay’s 3 Daily Meditation Practices 43:26 Aligning Your Mind and Body 51:53 The Power of Mantra Meditation 54:28 Trusting the Bigger Plan 59:32 What Is Your Deepest Desire? 01:03:47 Staying Connected in Long-Term Love 01:09:14 Inspire Your Partner Without Changing Them Episode Resources: Website | https://mwh-production.melissawoodhealth.com/ [https://mwh-production.melissawoodhealth.com/]  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-M8iMVPXC9qE-4s8B9law [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-M8iMVPXC9qE-4s8B9law]  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/melissawoodhealth/ [https://www.instagram.com/melissawoodhealth/]  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/melissawoodtepperberg/ [https://www.instagram.com/melissawoodtepperberg/]  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@melissawoodhealth [https://www.tiktok.com/@melissawoodhealth] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Riz Ahmed: How to Silence Your Inner Critic (And Build REAL Self Worth)

The inner critic doesn't just disappear with more success. Academy Award-winning actor, writer, and artist Riz Ahmed shares why success, recognition, and achievement can never replace self-worth. He opens up about identity, shame, the inner critic, and the pressure to perform, revealing how life can start to feel like one long audition when your value depends on other people’s approval. Through a deeply personal health crisis and years of chasing validation, Riz discovered the power of vulnerability, gratitude, and self-acceptance. This conversation is a powerful reminder that true freedom begins when you stop proving yourself to the world and start defining your worth for yourself. In this episode you'll learn: How to Stop Seeking Constant Validation How to Quiet Your Inner Critic How to Find Flow Instead of Chasing Success How to Let Go of Who Others Expect You to Be How to Stay Grounded Through Life’s Highs and Lows How to Build Self-Worth Beyond Achievement How to Find Freedom in Vulnerability How to Live More Fully in the Present Moment Growth isn’t about becoming someone else; it’s about having the courage to be fully yourself. Keep showing up, keep learning, and trust that who you are is already enough. 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 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 01:33 Rooting for Others Without Comparison 04:01 The Danger of Seeking External Validation 07:02 A Childhood Memory That Shaped Everything 11:42 The Secret to Finding Flow 18:29 Life Feels Like One Big Audition 22:31 The Gap Between Who You Are and Who You Present 25:05 Finding Freedom in the Imperfection  27:49 One Story Does Not Define You 32:07 When Life Falls Apart Overnight 39:15 Facing Your Darkest Moments Alone 46:44 Breaking Free from the Alpha Male Myth 50:08 When Your Inner Critic Becomes Your Identity 52:56 Managing the Voice Inside Your Head 56:21 Why Does Time Go By Faster as We Grow Older? 58:42 Home Is the People You Love 01:01:55 Setting Boundaries to Protect Your Creativity  01:04:29 Finding Where You Truly Belong 01:10:04 Growing Up in Northwest London 01:12:32 Riz on Final Five  Episode Resources: YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/rizahmed [https://www.youtube.com/rizahmed]  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/RizAhmed/ [https://www.facebook.com/RizAhmed/]  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/rizahmed [https://www.instagram.com/rizahmed] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Coral Santoro: The #1 Reason Most People Never Reach Their Goals (Use THIS 1% Rule to Keep Making Progress When Motivation Disappears)

Many of us feel pressured to keep up with timelines, expectations, and the highlight reels we see online, but this conversation offers a different perspective. Coral Santoro shares how success is less about reaching a destination and more about who you become through resilience, patience, and self-belief. From navigating failure and uncertainty to building meaningful relationships and staying true to your vision, she reminds us that there is no universal timeline for achievement. This episode is a powerful reflection on purpose, courage, and the importance of continuing to build your life, even when progress is quiet, slow, and unseen. In this episode, you'll learn: How to Stop Comparing Your Timeline to Others How to Keep Going When It Stops Being Exciting How to Turn Failure Into Useful Data How to Stay Patient While Chasing Big Goals How to Find Success in the Boring Work How to Surround Yourself With Supportive People How to Communicate Better in Relationships and Business How to Keep Building Even When No One Believes in You Every challenge, setback, and uncertain moment is shaping you into someone stronger, wiser, and more resilient. Keep showing up, keep learning, and keep building. The life you want is not created in a single breakthrough, it’s built through the small, consistent choices you make every day. 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 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 01:32 Why You’re Not Falling Behind 03:25 How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others 08:35 The 3 Traits That Drive Success 13:19 The Secret to Staying Patient 16:50 Focus on Your Own Path 26:37 Building the Right Circle Around You 29:32 Finding Beauty in Life’s Quiet Moments 36:59 Simple Ways to Train Your Brain for Success 42:41 Hearing More, Listening Less 45:22 This or That: Entrepreneurial Mindsets 50:59 How to Grow a Social Media Following 54:41 The Power of Choosing the Right Partner 01:03:36 Why Great Communication Changes Everything  01:07:57 Coral on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://www.coralsantorogroup.com/ [https://www.coralsantorogroup.com/]  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WGOzdnEcNaYioYrP132Gg [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8WGOzdnEcNaYioYrP132Gg]  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/p/Coral-Santoro-61570173779394/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Coral-Santoro-61570173779394/]  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/coralsantoro/ [https://www.instagram.com/coralsantoro/]  LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/coralsantoroventuresinc [https://www.linkedin.com/company/coralsantoroventuresinc]  TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@coral.santoro [https://www.tiktok.com/@coral.santoro]  X | https://x.com/coralsantoroo [https://x.com/coralsantoroo]  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.