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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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  • Dr. Chris Palmer: Your Diet Could Be Causing Anxiety, Depression & Brain Fog (6 Simple Changes to Make Today)

    Dr. Chris Palmer: Your Diet Could Be Causing Anxiety, Depression & Brain Fog (6 Simple Changes to Make Today)
    Jul 3 2026
    What if we've been thinking about mental illness all wrong? Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer argues that conditions like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia may be rooted in metabolic dysfunction, not just genetics or trauma. Drawing on decades of clinical research, he explains which chemical additives may be harming our brains, why ketogenic diets are showing remarkable promise for severe mental illness, and why recovery is about far more than willpower. Chris also opens up to Jay about the deeply personal story of his mother that inspired him to pursue psychiatry, and why, despite the growing mental health crisis, he remains genuinely hopeful for the next generation. In this episode you'll learn: How to Recognize the Connection Between Diet & Mental Health How to Notice Warning Signs of Metabolic Dysfunction How to Support Loved Ones Through a Mental Health Crisis How to Become More Resilient with Self-Care How to Turn Personal Pain Into Purpose How to Use Fasting & Ketogenic Diets Safely How to Talk to Kids About Nutrition & Brain Health Healing rarely comes from one single fix. Instead it comes from understanding the whole person: body, brain, and everything we feed both. Sometimes the most radical form of self-love is simply asking what’s going into your body, and why? 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 Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:22 The Chronic Disease Epidemic 01:54 The Link Between Mental Health and Diet 05:17 What Metabolism Really Means 07:57 The Shocking Chemicals Added to Food 09:55 Why Is The Food System In America So Harmful? 14:45 The Impact of Ultra Processed Foods on Mental Health 16:29 Why Your Brain Actually Needs Certain Foods 17:21 Brain Fog, Depression, Anxiety & Burnout 18:46 Building Mental Resilience 21:48 Self Care Will Improve Your Brain Functioning 23:57 The “Make America Healthy Again” Movement 25:25 The Next Era of Healthcare in America 27:45 A Healthy vs Unhealthy Metabolism 28:30 Warning Signs From Your Metabolism 29:13 93% of Americans Have Abnormal Biomarkers 30:00 6 Steps For Healing Your Metabolism 31:11 The Truth About Alcohol, Weed & Vaping 35:46 Exercise Doesn't Have to Be Extreme to be Effective 36:30 Stop Looking at Screens All Day! 37:10 Why No Single Diet Works for Everyone 38:45 The Power of Eating More Whole Foods 39:45 Do You Know What Your Body Needs? 40:20 What Are Nutrient Dense Foods? 41:17 Why Some People Are Metabolically Compromised 42:22 Dietary Intervention 44:00 The Ancient Power of Fasting 46:17 Why Bipolar Diagnoses Are Rising 50:08 When Medication Isn't Enough 51:24 How a Ketogenic Diet Can Impact Bipolar Disorder 53:06 The History of The Ketogenic Diet (It’s Not What You Think) 54:50 How The Ketogenic Diet Can Stop Seizures 56:20 The Power of Healing 57:47 The Unexpected Grief of Getting Better 59:05 A Life Dedicated to Psychiatry 1:04:15 Keeping a Healthy Dose of Skepticism 1:05:30 Rethinking New Treatments 1:06:55 Advice for Concerned Parents 1:07:31 What Are Epigenetics? 1:11:23 The Worst Chemicals For Brain Health 1:13:30 This Is An Ethics Issue… 1:14:09 Which Chemicals Cause Generational Anxiety? 1:18:20 Dr. Chris Palmer on Final Five Episode Resources: Read | Brain Energy Website | https://www.chrispalmermd.com/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisPalmerMD Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ChrisPalmerMD/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chrispalmermd/ X | https://x.com/ChrisPalmerMD/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Lucy Kalanithi: What Loss Can Teach Us About Living (The Perspective Shift That Changes Everything)

    Lucy Kalanithi: What Loss Can Teach Us About Living (The Perspective Shift That Changes Everything)
    Jul 1 2026

    Ten years after the loss of her husband, neurosurgeon and bestselling author Paul Kalanithi, Dr. Lucy Kalanithi reflects on how grief continues to evolve rather than disappear. In this deeply moving conversation with Jay, she shares what it means to find purpose alongside pain, why the goal isn't to fix suffering but to make meaning from it, and how staying present through life's hardest moments can transform the way we love, heal, and truly live.

    In this episode you'll learn:

    How to Live Through Grief

    How to Support Someone Grieving

    How to Talk About Death

    How to Stay Present Through Pain

    How to Comfort Without Trying to Fix

    How to Honor Loved Ones

    How to Raise Resilient Children

    No matter what season of life you're in, remember that joy and sorrow can exist side by side. Healing isn't about leaving pain behind, it's about learning to carry it with greater compassion, presence, and hope.

    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

    Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast

    What We Discuss:

    00:00 Intro

    01:20 Life After Loss

    03:22 A New Perspective on Death

    07:15 Does Time Really Heal?

    08:36 Does Everything Happen for a Reason?

    11:12 Helping Someone at the End of Their Life

    15:33 The Biggest Myth About Grief

    17:56 Preparing for Death

    23:08 Lessons From Facing Death

    30:28 You Are Stronger Than You Think

    35:33 Let Your Child Find Meaning On Their Own

    40:02 Choosing Family Despite Uncertainty

    43:48 A Different Way to Grieve

    47:38 Keeping a Loved One Alive After They’re Gone

    50:33 Can You Love Again?

    53:23 What Real Partnership Means

    57:19 Letting Go vs. Giving Up

    01:02:39 Sitting With the Dying

    01:05:58 Sharing Life-Changing News

    01:08:41 How to Live Well

    Episode Resources:

    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-kalanithi-baab214

    X | https://x.com/rocketgirlmd

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Layla Taylor EXCLUSIVE: The Truth She's Finally Ready To Share

    Layla Taylor EXCLUSIVE: The Truth She's Finally Ready To Share
    Jun 29 2026

    In one of her most honest conversations yet, Layla Taylor reflects on the quiet journey of becoming herself. She opens up about coming out as bisexual, navigating faith, identity, single motherhood, and the weight of growing up feeling like she had to fit into everyone else's expectations. Rather than focusing on the hardships alone, this episode explores what happens when you stop living in survival mode and finally choose authenticity, self-worth, and the freedom to define your own life.

    In this episode you'll learn:

    How to Stop Living for Other People's Approval

    How to Finally Embrace Your Authentic Self

    How to Leave a Toxic Relationship Without Regret

    How to Find Yourself After Divorce and Heartbreak

    How to Be Comfortable Being Alone for the First Time

    How to Turn Your Hardest Experiences Into Strength

    The greatest freedom comes from embracing yourself with honesty, letting go of the expectations that no longer serve you, and trusting that growth often begins on the other side of fear. Your story doesn't have to be perfect to be meaningful, it just has to be yours.

    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

    Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast

    What We Discuss:

    00:00 Intro

    00:48 Coming Out for the First Time

    02:45 Stop Living for Other People

    03:48 Choosing to Be Yourself

    06:33 Understanding Your Sexuality

    07:56 Why We Need to Talk About Sex

    10:08 Why I Became Mormon

    12:50 The Need to Fit In

    15:12 How My Kids Changed Me

    16:53 Becoming a Mom at 19

    18:15 Why I Chose Marriage

    19:53 Inside a Toxic Relationship

    21:04 Learning to Know Your Worth

    23:24 Starting Over as a Single Mom

    25:54 My Lowest Point

    27:31 Learning to Date Again

    29:05 Finding Yourself in Solitude

    30:32 The Conversation Women Need to Have

    33:08 Why Sex Education Matters

    36:26 Letting Go of Perfection

    36:59 Accepting Who You Are

    38:51 Facing Your Biggest Fear

    39:40 Dating Women for the First Time

    41:07 The Reality of Parenting

    43:00 Raising Mentally Healthy Kids

    44:16 Healing Low Self-Worth

    46:41 Using Your Platform for Good

    47:58 Opening Your Heart Again

    49:03 If You're Afraid to Come Out

    52:30 Layla on Final Five

    Episode Resources:

    Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/laylaleannetaylor

    TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@laylaleannetaylor

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    57 mins
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I came across this podcast accidentally but it is so brilliant I have now decided listening to this podcast is my new year’s resolution! I have listened to a couple of them and they are very informative and the recommendations are sensible and practical. The speaker comes across sincere and humble. Thank you Jay Shetty.

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Loved this from start to finish- I ticked every box and have 3 pages written now armed with taking control.
Jay you are a beautiful spirit

Tough to hear but beautifully put

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really compelling, I am already doing more research to find out more about what was discussed here

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I love Jay’s show because it gives me hope and good vibes. True knowledge and amazing content from all your episodes. Thank you 🙏

Truly amazing and inspiring!

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All of these podcast is a safe place for my mind and heart. I wish I could be a part of the clan

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