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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. Gabrielle Lyon: #1 Blueprint for Building Muscle That Will Change How You Age! (This Will Transform Your Long-Term Health!)

    Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: #1 Blueprint for Building Muscle That Will Change How You Age! (This Will Transform Your Long-Term Health!)
    Jan 26 2026
    Dr. Gabrielle Lyon doesn’t just talk about strength—she reframes it, revealing how building muscle is a daily practice of resilience, clarity, and long-term health. Jay sits down with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon for a conversation that shifts how we think about health, strength, and aging. What starts as a conversation about fitness quickly becomes something deeper: our responsibility to our future selves. Jay shares his own journey with exercise, mindset, and consistency, while Gabrielle challenges long-held beliefs around weight loss, diet culture, and why so many people feel exhausted, stuck, or confused about their health.. Together, they unpack why muscle is far more than an aesthetic goal, it’s a metabolic organ that influences brain health, longevity, hormones, confidence, and disease prevention. Gabrielle breaks down why weight loss alone can backfire, how being “skinny fat” puts people at real risk, and why muscle loss may be linked to diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and chronic fatigue. Jay bridges the science to everyday life, digging into practical questions about protein, resistance training, walking, cardio, fasting, supplements, and how even small actions, like pushups or cold exposure, can create powerful mental shifts. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Build Muscle for Longevity, Not Just Appearance How to Stop Chasing Weight Loss and Start Building Strength How to Eat Protein in a Way That Actually Builds Muscle How to Avoid Being “Skinny Fat” and Why It Matters How to Balance Cardio and Resistance Training for Real Results How to Build Physical Strength That Supports Emotional Resilience No matter your age, starting point, or past habits, it’s never too late to build strength from the inside out. Aging is inevitable, but feeling weak, stuck, or disconnected doesn’t have to be. You are allowed to become stronger, mentally and physically, one choice at a time and that choice is always available to you today. Check out Dr. Gabrielle Lyon’s latest book, The Forever Strong PLAYBOOK, the ultimate guide for anyone who wants to feel stronger, move better, and stay energized. To order FOREVER STRONG, visit: https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong/ 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 here. Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:16 Building a Stronger, More Resilient World 02:06 Why Everything Starts With the Mind 04:12 How Building Muscle Can Shift Your Mental State 06:23 Why Unhealthy Muscle Drives Obesity 10:53 Understanding Metabolic Syndrome 13:05 Why Is Gaining Fat Easier Than Building Muscle? 16:02 A Simple Framework for Building Muscle 19:39 Muscle Mass Matters More for Long-Term Health! 25:27 Men vs. Women: Is Building Muscle Different? 28:31 Simple Ways to Test and Build Grip Strength 34:59 The Hidden Dangers of Being “Skinny Fat” 38:01 How Highly Processed Diets Damage Muscle Health 42:41 How to Use Nutrition to Stimulate Muscle Growth 47:11 How Much Protein Do We Actually Need? 51:11 The Two Ways to Stimulate Skeletal Muscle 53:45 Being Sedentary Will Kill Your Progress 57:44 Don’t Skip Meals if You Want to Gain Muscle 59:39 Do 10,000 Steps Actually Build Muscle? 01:00:20 Do Pilates and Yoga Count as Strength Training? 01:01:11 Lifting Weights Is a Non-Negotiable 01:03:39 The Link Between Muscle Health and Fertility 01:06:58 The Only Organ System You Can Truly Control 01:09:10 Supplements That Actually Support Your Body 01:13:00 Are Protein Ice Creams Actually a Good Source of Protein? 01:17:22 How Food Companies Shape What You Believe 01:24:04 Gabrielle on Final Five Episode Resources: Website | https://drgabriellelyon.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWPQJeWz4pvccA3lIoZ7j1Q TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@drgabriellelyon X | https://x.com/drgabriellelyon Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyon/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • How to Fall in Love Without Losing Yourself This Year (5 Rules to Avoid Getting Stuck in the Wrong Relationship)

    How to Fall in Love Without Losing Yourself This Year (5 Rules to Avoid Getting Stuck in the Wrong Relationship)
    Jan 23 2026

    Falling in love can be one of the most beautiful experiences in the world, but it can also be the place where we lose ourselves.

    Today, Jay invites us to pause and reflect on how we fall in love, and what it’s costing us when we do. Love, he explains, isn’t meant to complete us or rescue us from our pain; it’s meant to add to a life that already feels rooted and whole. Too often, we mistake intensity for intimacy and attachment for alignment, ignoring the subtle signals that tell us whether a relationship is helping us grow or quietly pulling us away from who we are.

    Jay unpacks the biggest mistakes we make in love, beginning with the habit of outsourcing our emotional healing. When we rely on a partner to regulate our emotions, fix our wounds, or validate our worth, love becomes a burden rather than a blessing. He encourages us to tune into the signals that matter most, how you feel after conversations, whether your energy expands or contracts, and if your values are being respected. These signals aren’t signs of failure; they’re invitations to deeper self-awareness and healthier connection.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    How to Fall in Love Without Losing Yourself

    How to Stop Making Love Your Identity

    How to Let Love Add to Your Life, Not Replace It

    How to Heal Yourself Without Relying on a Partner

    How to Recognize Emotional Red Flags Early

    How to Choose Someone Who Respects Your Life

    How to Build Love That Supports Your Growth

    Love doesn’t have to feel like losing yourself, proving your worth, or shrinking to be chosen. It can be calm, supportive, and deeply affirming when it’s built from self-respect and clarity.

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jay Shetty

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    What We Discuss:

    00:00 Intro

    01:11 How to Fall in Love Without Losing Yourself

    02:10 The Biggest Mistake We Make in Love

    03:42 #1: Love Should Bring More Join In

    08:12 #2: Don't Outsource Your Emotional Healing

    09:57 #3: Don't Ignore the Signals

    13:14 #4: The Three Love Boundaries You Mustn't Cross

    16:05 #5: Fall in Love with Someone Who Loves Your Life

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    22 mins
  • PARIS HILTON: The REAL Story Beyond the Headlines, Fame, Misconceptions, and The Journey to FINALLY Reclaim Her Narrative

    PARIS HILTON: The REAL Story Beyond the Headlines, Fame, Misconceptions, and The Journey to FINALLY Reclaim Her Narrative
    Jan 21 2026

    Today, Paris Hilton returns to On Purpose not as the icon the world once projected onto her, but as the woman she has fought to become. Paris opens up about the many chapters of her healing journey, through trauma, public scrutiny, and profound personal loss, and how each experience shaped her identity. From revisiting painful moments of being misunderstood, underestimated, and violated in the public eye, to reclaiming her narrative through creativity, advocacy, and self-compassion, Paris reflects on what it truly means to find your voice after years of silence.

    Paris also shares how music became a lifeline, a form of therapy that helped her process pain and rediscover her voice, a journey that unfolds in her latest documentary, Infinite Icon. She speaks candidly about living with ADHD, not as a limitation, but as a superpower that fuels her creativity, courage, and entrepreneurial vision. Through stories of hyperfocus, resilience, and learning how to build systems that support the way her mind works, Paris reframes what success can look like when you stop trying to fit into a world that was never designed for you.

    Now a mother of two, Paris reflects on how love, boundaries, and purpose have reshaped her life. She opens up about finding real partnership after doing the inner work, the joy and responsibility of raising children with kindness and openness, and why giving back, especially protecting vulnerable children and supporting communities in the aftermath of loss, has become central to who she is today.

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    How to Stop Carrying Shame That Was Never Yours

    How to Heal Without Erasing Your Past

    How to Set Boundaries Without Apologizing

    How to Build Self-Worth Beyond Public Opinion

    How to Lead With Kindness After Pain

    How to Become Yourself Again After Survival Mode

    You don’t have to be perfect to move forward. You don’t have to be understood by everyone to be worthy. What matters most is the relationship you build with yourself, the boundaries you honor, and the kindness you choose to lead with.

    With Love and Gratitude,

    Jay Shetty

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

    What We Discuss:

    00:00 Intro

    02:13 Healing Through Music

    05:15 Lyrics That Could Change Your Mood

    06:40 ADHD Awareness

    10:09 How to Turn ADHD Into a Superpower

    11:34 Doing Important Things First

    14:24 The Challenges of Having ADHD

    17:59 The Importance of a Strong Support System for Children

    20:34 The Aftermath Of A Damaging Tape

    24:49 Revisiting A Terrible Experience

    27:47 Back In The Spotlight

    29:43 Healing And Reclaiming Your Narrative

    34:24 The Journey Of Healing

    38:48 The Joys Of Motherhood

    49:39 Lessons From The Paris Playbook

    42:38 Being Misunderstood & Underestimated

    44:28 What Truly Matters Is You

    46:43 Is It Love Or Just ADHD?

    49:27 Routines To Help People With ADHD

    51:27 Perfectionism Is A Myth

    52:33 The LA Wildfires

    57:55 Final Five: Paris Hilton

    Episode Resources:

    Website | https://parishilton.com/

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

    YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwl5c3q0uBK3mVv9OXQUeeQ

    Twitter | https://twitter.com/parishilton

    Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ParisHilton

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

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    1 hr and 7 mins
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very insightful and engaging podcast. Looking forward to explore the information that I have gathered through this podcast

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Recently I have started listening to your podcast. it's so inspiring n i really fall in love with ur voice.
love from Bonnashree Roy (India)

inspiring

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Hi Jay, I am amazed how beautifully you explained such an important topic.I needed this to listen at this point of time in my life and I came across your podcast. Gratitude 💐

Amazing

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I am 13 years old from India and loved your podcast.
It really motivated me and helped me.

Thank you Jay sir

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On purpose is one of my favourite podcasts that I listen to every week without fail. The solos and the interviews every week are so insightful with a lot of takeaways on mental, physical, emotional and spiritual well being. I feel like somehow Jay knows exactly what I need to hear and the solutions that Jay provides in the solo episodes target the very root of the issues. I am so grateful to Jay for changing my life through this amazing podcast. If anyone's looking for direction and well-being, this is the best place I can recommend.

A must listen podcast

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