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!
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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Feb 16, 2026 • 1h 21min
Michael Pollan: The Hidden Cost Of Constant Distraction (Use THIS Practice To Reclaim Your Attention, Clarity, And Inner Freedom)
Michael Pollan, award-winning journalist and bestselling author known for exploring food, nature, and consciousness, joins to examine attention, perception, and presence. They explore meditation, psychedelics, and how modern life hijacks focus. Short practices, phone-free time, and curiosity are highlighted as ways to reclaim clarity and reconnect with the world.
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Feb 13, 2026 • 25min
How to Manifest REAL Love: What Actually Works! (According to Science)
They rethink manifesting as becoming ready for love through aligned beliefs, habits, identity, and a regulated nervous system. Attachment and emotional availability get unpacked as predictors of lasting connection. Practical tips include designing proximity, showing up in value-aligned spaces, and choosing consistency and safety over chaotic chemistry.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 48min
Dr. Maya Shankar: Does Change Make You Feel Lost Or Uncertain? (Use THIS Framework To Find Direction Again and Use Change to Upgrade Your Life!)
Maya Shankar, a cognitive scientist and author who studies decision-making and resilience. She explores why change threatens identity and how tying worth to roles makes transitions destabilizing. Hear stories of loss and recovery. Learn about anchoring identity to your deeper why, practicing small discomforts to build resilience, and reframing loss as transformation.
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Feb 9, 2026 • 1h 29min
Dating Expert Sabrina Zohar: You’re Not Confused, You’re Ignoring the Signs (THIS Mindset Shift Will End the “What If” Loop for Good)
Sabrina Zohar, dating coach and modern-dating expert who helps people stop chasing unavailable partners. She unpacks why we confuse anxiety for attraction. She explains emotional availability, immediate red flags, and why consistency beats intensity. She covers boundaries, decoding mixed signals, and how nervous-system regulation shapes who we pursue.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 22min
The REAL Reason You Feel Behind (It’s Not What You Think!) Use THIS Simple Reset to Make Confident Decisions
They tackle why so many people secretly feel behind and how comparison to curated lives fuels that pressure. Historical timelines and modern research are explored to show success often arrives later. Practical frameworks and five actionable steps offer a simple reset to stop rushing and start making confident decisions. The conversation reframes timing as personal growth instead of failure.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 11min
NICK JONAS: The REAL Story Behind a Lifetime of Fame, His Inner Critic, and How Fatherhood Changed Everything
Nick Jonas, singer-songwriter and actor who grew up in the spotlight, reflects on identity, fatherhood, and creative reinvention. He talks about starting young in show business, wrestling with an inner critic, and how parenthood and health reshaped priorities. Expect candid stories about marriage, NICU fears, routine, therapy, and using music as a tool for growth.
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Feb 2, 2026 • 1h 42min
Sales Expert Shelby Sapp: The Simple Sales Framework You Can Use in Work, Money, and Relationships (Follow THIS Method to FINALLY Get The Life You Deserve)
Shelby Sapp, sales leader and entrepreneur who trains thousands in sales and negotiation, shares life-changing sales skills. She reframes selling as empathy, value creation, and a mindset shift. Short, practical methods cover asking for what you want, handling rejection, simple frameworks, and building confidence through action.
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Jan 30, 2026 • 23min
Stop Saying Yes When You Want to Say No! (Follow THESE Clear Boundaries to Protect Your Energy)
They explore why we feel drained and how everyday habits secretly cost our energy. The conversation maps out relationship dynamics that quietly exhaust you and the types of people who take more than they give. You hear simple tools for pausing, auditing your energy, and saying no without guilt. The focus is on building physical, emotional, and energetic boundaries to protect your peace.
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Jan 28, 2026 • 1h 30min
John Edward: Stop Trying to “Move On” After Loss (Use THIS Daily Practice to Make Peace Without the Answers)
John Edward, psychic medium and author known for his mediumship and Crossing Over, offers a fresh take on grief and connection. He discusses why people seek contact after loss, how skepticism can open doors, scientific testing of mediumship, and daily rituals to keep loved ones present. Short, curious, and compassionate insights into living with loss and honoring those who remain.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 28min
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: #1 Blueprint for Building Muscle That Will Change How You Age! (This Will Transform Your Long-Term Health!)
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, physician and founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine, reframes skeletal muscle as the organ that shapes longevity and metabolism. She discusses why strength matters beyond appearance. Short practical talk on protein timing and targets, resistance training basics, risks of “skinny fat,” and how small, consistent habits build lasting resilience.
