On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Do you want to know why sitting for a long time shortens your lifespan?

Do you want to know how to transform your daily routine?

Are you struggling with anxiety?

Are you looking for ways to become less anxious?

Today, Jay Shetty will share several ways to manage anxiety, why it consumes us and how we can navigate through it. Jay will also share insights on how to consciously choose and amplify the voices and influences that nurture your well-being, how to program your mind with positivity and intentionality before bed and upon waking up - a crucial practice that can pave the way for a restful night and a more focused tomorrow.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to not start your day with worry

Begin each morning with gratitude 

Prepare your mind with positive thoughts 

There is healing in acceptance and tolerance, the essential practices for cultivating inner peace and resilience against life's inevitable ups and downs.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:29 Do You Worry a Lot?

03:38 Avoid Dealing with Your Worries Upon Waking Up  

07:31 Start Your Day with Gratitude

11:25 Increase the Voice You Want to Hear

14:49 Program Your Mind Before Going to Bed

18:42 Sometimes, Staying Busy is Healthy

19:48 Practice Acceptance and Tolerance

Do you want to know how to stop your guilt cycle?

Do you want to know how to build positive mental strength?

Today, let's welcome back renowned psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist Dr. Daniel Amen. Dr. Amen known for his work as the director of the Amen Clinics and a bestselling author, having written numerous books on brain health and wellness, and has also produced television programs promoting his theories on brain health. 

Dr. Amen talks about mindful parenting, ways you can set goals with your children and nurturing their ability to think independently. He shares a simple 20-minute practice to deepen your connection with your child, and understand the pivotal role of boundaries in their development. 

Let's understand how critical it is when children retreat into themselves and offer strategies to mend and strengthen the fragile threads of parent-child bonds. Dr. Amen challenges the practice of labeling children as 'smart' and instead, focuses on cultivating their problem-solving skills and shed light on the often-overlooked emotional burdens our actions can place on our kids, from the subtleties of attachment to the complexities of misunderstanding them.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to empower kids through responsibility

How to build mental strength

How to foster problem-solving in children

How to implement loving discipline

How to instill the value of hard work on kids

This conversation will help you better understand the hacks of raising well-rounded, resilient, and loving individuals in today's fast-paced world. 

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:46 How Do You Set Goals For Your Kids?

04:34 How Do Children Become Free Thinkers?

10:19 Allow Your Child to Get Uncomfortable

13:01 The 20-Minute Practice to Bond with Your Child

17:46 What Does No Boundaries Lead To?

21:26 Why Do Children Shut Down?

24:54 How Do You Repair a Broken Bond?

28:00 Don’t Tell Your Child They Are Smart

31:04 How Can Your Child Solve a Problem?

33:07 You’re Making Your Kids Miserable

35:16 Attachments That Become Broken

37:37 I Don’t Understand My Child

41:54 What is a Loving Discipline?

44:51 My Child is Addicted to Social Media

46:25 What Does Social Do to the Brain?

48:35 Effects of Divorce on Kids

51:01 Teach Your Child to Self-Soothe

53:39 How to Love Your Child Right 

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Do you feel tired of small talk and no real connection?

Do you want to start building genuine friendships?

Today, Jay talks about the eight simple tips to help you decide which friends to keep close and which ones you might need to step back from. You'll learn how to spot friends who make you happy and help you grow, and notice the ones who might be bringing you down.

Let's understand the impact of the company you keep, the power of focusing on yourself, and the wisdom in discerning relationships meant for a season, reason, or lifetime. Jay unpacks the value of tough conversations and learns to distinguish between fleeting friendships and those destined for depth. There is strength in setting boundaries and the transformative experience of shared challenges. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to choose your long-term friends

How to deepen new friendships

How to be the right friends to others

This episode is your guide to nurturing genuine connections and fostering personal growth in a world craving authenticity.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:00 Who Do You Spend Time With?

04:05 Focus on Yourself

05:06 Season, Reason, or a Lifetime

10:29 Is Repairing a Broken Relationship Worth It?

13:24 Why Do We Need These Hard Conversations?

15:58 Not Every Friendship Has a Future

18:32 Shallow Conversations Don’t Lead to Genuine Connection

21:26 Barriers Keep Others Out, Boundaries Keep Us Safe

23:08 If You Don’t Fit In, That’s Okay

25:04 Doing Difficult Things Together 

What happens in our body when we eat sugar?
How does a glucose spike affect our health?

Jay welcomes Jessie Inchauspé (Otherwise known as Glucose Goddess.) Jessie is a French biochemist and New York Times bestselling author. Jessie is on a mission to translate cutting-edge science into easy tips to help people improve their physical and mental health through studies of glucose. In her books Glucose Revolution and The Glucose Goddess Method, which sold over 1 million copies worldwide in 40 languages, she shares her startling discovery about the essential role of blood sugar in every aspect of our lives, and the surprising hacks to optimize it.

Jessie doesn't hold back as she unpacks the world of nutrition and wellness, and the intricate relationship between glucose, sugar consumption, and overall health. Jessie discusses the fundamentals of glucose and its vital role in fueling our bodies, the detrimental effects of excessive sugar consumption, and the three glucose spikes that can wreak havoc on our well-being.

The hidden sources of high sugar content in everyday foods will surprise you therefore learning the practical strategies to train your body to burn fat for fuel is essential as well as uncovering the tips for eliminating post-meal cravings and the benefits of adopting a zero-sugar lifestyle. 

In this interview, you will learn:

The role of glucose in the body
The foods that help lower blog sugar
The hacks to control blood sugar spike
The best practices to optimize your sugar intake

Tune in to this eye-opening conversation with Jay and Jessie as they talk about practical tips, expert advice, and invaluable wisdom to help you make informed choices and prioritize your health and well-being.

With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro
05:36 What is Glucose and How Is It Used by Our Body?
08:15 We Don’t Need to Eat Sugar
10:30 The Three Glucose Spikes That Damage Our Body
15:32 Foods with Hidden High Sugar Content
17:20 The Crash After the Glucose Spike
20:25 How to Train Your Body to Burn Fat for Fuel
24:35 How to Eliminate Post Meal Cravings
30:08 Why It’s Better to Have Zero Sugar Intake Daily
34:55 Sleep and Glucose Go Hand in Hand
37:12 How Blood Sugar Levels Affect Mental Health
43:18 Ideal Foods to Take Before Workout 
46:57 The Benefits of Taking Vinegar Before Meals
49:56 Put “Clothing” on Your Carbs
53:33 Fruits Are Healthy Until It Gets Processed
57:26 Stop Counting Your Calories
01:03:53 The Anti-Spike Formula 
01:05:50 The Disheartening Truth About Taking Ozempic to Lose Weight
01:08:58 Jessie on Final Five 

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