On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Jay Shetty sits down with Ed Winters to uncover his path to veganism, from regularly eating chicken burgers to becoming one of the world’s leading advocates of switching to a vegan lifestyle. We discuss the influence our cognitive biases & cultural habits have on our lifestyle choices, what actually constitutes animal cruelty & what we can do about it, and how we can vote for change with the dollars we spend at the grocery store.

Many of us practice the habit of making a new year’s resolution, often to change something, to achieve something, or build something. Our resolutions are pointed toward starting fresh and having a productive year ahead.But some don’t get to fulfill this list. Some don’t get to make a significant change in their life because they often don’t develop the resolve to fulfill them. The goal is clear but the path to reach that goal is undefined and the intention to create that path isn’t set. In this episode, Jay Shetty talks about the steps to help you start these significant changes right away and achieve results that are truly life-changing.

This is a special episode of On Purpose where Gwyneth Paltrow sits down with Jay Shetty in her goop event held at the Porsche Design Center in Los Angeles with only 150 people in the audience. We get to listen to Jay’s journey as a monk and his career shift after leaving monkhood, how we can condition our mind to find strength and happiness, and what can help us learn how to appreciate our step by step journey.

When you think about the past, what can you remember the most? What have become the most memorable moments in your life? Was it a childhood trip on the beach? A Christmas present that you still kept with you until today?In this episode, Jay Shetty shares the lessons he has learned from his past interviews and solo episodes, and how life changing these conversations are for the past two years.

Simi and Haze Khadra chat with Jay Shetty about using the influence they have built together over the years and the experiences they’ve had while living in different countries, they are very vocal about humanitarian oppression the world is not fully seeing, continuous learning through books and proper education, and creating a brand that aims to support inclusion and diversity.Simi & Haze, Khadra also known as the fashion duo called Simi & Haze, are of Palestinian descent, born in Saudi Arabia, raised in London, attended high school in Dubai, and majored in film production & fine art in which they both graduated in the top two-percent of their class. The celebrity DJ duo continues to perform at festivals and has a strong social media presence. They recently launched their very own beauty brand called SIMIHAZE Beauty.Get your copy of Think Like a Monk today by clicking this link!https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/Episode Resources:Simi and Haze Khadra | WebsiteSimi and Haze Khadra | InstagramSimi and Haze Khadra | TwitterSimi and Haze Khadra | PinterestLike this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!Achieve success in every area of your life with Jay Shetty’s Genius Community. Join over 10,000 members taking their holistic well-being to the next level today, at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius

Who doesn’t love the holidays? But we all know the most wonderful time of the year can be stressful. Whether it’s the stress of giving gifts, difficult family members reopening old wounds, heated debates with that stubborn aunt or uncle, it’s important to remain calm and stay present.In this episode, Jay Shetty shares 4 of the most common sources of Christmas stress, along with 6 simple, practical steps to reduce anxiety during the most wonderful time of the year (or family gatherings in general)Get your copy of Think Like a Monk today by clicking this link!https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/00:00 - Who doesn’t love the holiday season? But it can be stressful03:25 - Research from APA.org Holiday Stress & Resource Center06:18 - Stress #1, dealing with the pressure of gift giving09:26 - Stress #2, receiving unwanted gifts & how to handle disappointment12:32 - Stress #3, finances & overspending during the holidays14:52 - Stress #4, relationships & reopening old family wounds17:00 - Step #1, be cautious with your calendar & it’s okay to say “No”18:19 - Step #2, prioritize sleep & get enough rest20:22 - Step #3, allow for imperfection & be okay with not meeting expectations21:48 - Step #4, focus on what matters - connection & making new memories23:23 - Step #5, know that winning an argument with family doesn’t solve anything23:42 - Step #6, don’t wait until the New Year to take time to reflectLike this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!

Maitreyi Ramakrishnan chats with Jay Shetty about her acting journey. Breaking through the film industry requires a lot of hard work and a lot of people don’t actually take into consideration the amount of work she has put in to continuously play the title role. Add in a good amount of luck and her will to stand for herself and never shy away from asking questions.Maitreyi is best known for portraying Devi Vishwakumar, a 15-year-old high school sophomore, in Netflix's hit series, Never Have I Ever. She created her audition tape at a local library, using her mother's camera, eventually being asked to send four more videos, before having a screen test in Los Angeles and being offered the role. Maitreyi is very vocal about diversity and standing up for yourself.   Get your copy of Think Like a Monk today by clicking this link!https://thinklikeamonkbook.com/What We Discuss:00:00 Intro02:45 Breaking through Hollywood with a South Asian heritage07:07 Raised to speak up your mind10:00 “I didn’t like myself.”14:51 Generational talk divides us16:53 Having a grandma as your best friend18:54 When you have family and friends that listen22:30 The strong passion for acting25:44 The day she filmed the audition tape29:48 Always give it your best shot30:43 The first day and the first scene shoot34:25 Dealing with impostor syndrome37:38 Everything happened in different ways for people41:05 “Respect existence, expect resistance.”43:42 Not enough representation of true diversity50:02 The story she stood up for someone53:14 Maitreyi on Final FiveLike this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!Episode Resources:Maitreyi Ramakrishnan | InstagramMaitreyi Ramakrishnan | TwitterMaitreyi Ramakrishnan | TikTokMaitreyi Ramakrishnan | FacebookAchieve success in every area of your life with Jay Shetty’s Genius Community. Join over 10,000 members taking their holistic well-being to the next level today, at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius

This episode is extremely special to me and one I’ve been wanting to deliver to you for a long time. Today's guest is Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin shares the best advice he received from his mother, why we treat others wrong and what your life's blueprint should include for a meaningful human experience. He also explains his dissatisfaction with the results that followed his famous "I Have A Dream" speech." Text Jay Shetty 310-997-4177A Word From Our Sponsors:3 months of unlimited access for just $30 at thegreatcoursesplus.com/JAYGet $50 OFF at BollandBranch.com, promo code JAYTry Fender Play FREE for two weeks AND save 50% off a Fender Play Annual Plan. That’sfender.com/podcast and be sure to use our special offer code JAY at checkout.