Jay shares five unconventional mental exercises to break out of autopilot and strengthen parts of your mind you rarely use. From mapping out an imaginary place and sitting in silence without distractions to mirror gazing, reverse journaling, and spotting patterns in everyday life, he explores how these simple practices can sharpen your imagination, self-awareness, and attention. Jay explains why actively challenging your mind can be more powerful than passive learning, and how just 10 minutes a day can change the way you see and experience the world around you.
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Jay Shetty
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00:00 Introduction
00:25 The Cost Of Familiarity
02:23 Redefining Mental Growth
03:28 Lucid Mapping
05:30 Strengthening Your Imagination
08:16 Training Internal Awareness
09:38 Overcoming Overstimulation And Boredom
11:45 10-Minute Sensory Reduction
13:24 Becoming More Aware of Your Thoughts
14:53 Observation Before Correction
17:07 Reverse Journaling
17:47 Reverse To-Do Lists
21:55 Pattern Hunting And Training Attention
23:17 Recognizing Behavioral Patterns
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Jay shares five unconventional mental exercises to break out of autopilot and strengthen parts of your mind you rarely use. From mapping out an imaginary place and sitting in silence without distractions to mirror gazing, reverse journaling, and spotting patterns in everyday life, he explores how these simple practices can sharpen your imagination, self-awareness, and attention. Jay explains why actively challenging your mind can be more powerful than passive learning, and how just 10 minutes a day can change the way you see and experience the world around you.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What I Discuss:
00:00 Introduction
00:25 The Cost Of Familiarity
02:23 Redefining Mental Growth
03:28 Lucid Mapping
05:30 Strengthening Your Imagination
08:16 Training Internal Awareness
09:38 Overcoming Overstimulation And Boredom
11:45 10-Minute Sensory Reduction
13:24 Becoming More Aware of Your Thoughts
14:53 Observation Before Correction
17:07 Reverse Journaling
17:47 Reverse To-Do Lists
21:55 Pattern Hunting And Training Attention
23:17 Recognizing Behavioral Patterns
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Jay takes four listener calls exploring the different ways we experience grief, from caring for a child with chronic illness and losing a close friendship to mourning a parent who's still alive and fearing the loss of someone you love. He shares practical ways to navigate uncertainty, make peace with relationships that have changed, let go of guilt, and stay present with the people you love instead of living in fear of losing them.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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TRIGGER WARNING: Some of the content in this episode contains sensitive conversations covering suicide. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 (US & Canada), or call 116 123 (UK).
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What I Discuss:
00:00 Introduction
01:04 Finding Purpose Amidst Uncertainty
07:02 Navigating Inconsistent Friendships
09:30 The Radius Of Respect
15:40 How Do You Grieve Someone Who Is Still Alive?
16:47 Understanding Ambiguous Loss
21:48 Coping With Anticipatory Loss
23:37 Learning to Appreciate What You Have Before It's Gone
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28:57
Jay takes four listener calls exploring the different ways we experience grief, from caring for a child with chronic illness and losing a close friendship to mourning a parent who's still alive and fearing the loss of someone you love. He shares practical ways to navigate uncertainty, make peace with relationships that have changed, let go of guilt, and stay present with the people you love instead of living in fear of losing them.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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TRIGGER WARNING: Some of the content in this episode contains sensitive conversations covering suicide. Viewer discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please call or text 988 (US & Canada), or call 116 123 (UK).
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What I Discuss:
00:00 Introduction
01:04 Finding Purpose Amidst Uncertainty
07:02 Navigating Inconsistent Friendships
09:30 The Radius Of Respect
15:40 How Do You Grieve Someone Who Is Still Alive?
16:47 Understanding Ambiguous Loss
21:48 Coping With Anticipatory Loss
23:37 Learning to Appreciate What You Have Before It's Gone
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Jay explores how draining relationships can quietly take a toll on our bodies, minds, and emotional well-being, leaving us depleted before a conversation even begins and carrying its weight long after it ends. He breaks down five signs of chronic relational stress, from managing other people’s emotions and falling into the fixer role to shrinking yourself and replaying interactions in your head. Jay also shares practical tools for setting healthier boundaries, letting go of emotional responsibility that isn’t yours, and protecting your energy without cutting people off or losing compassion.
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Jay Shetty
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What I Discuss:
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Physical Signs Of A Draining Relationship
01:45 How Difficult Relationships May Affect Biological Aging
03:35 Energy Vampires Vs. Normal Relationships
05:20 The Mental Burden Of Walking On Eggshells
07:40 Understanding Ambivalent Relationships
09:42 The Burden of Managing Others’ Emotions
09:33 Feeling Valued Vs. Feeling Responsible For Others
13:09 When Every Interaction Drains You
14:10 The Trap Of Always Being The Fixer
17:07 Making Yourself Smaller Around Others
18:50 Adjusting Your Expectations In Relationships
20:38 Turning Envy Into Curiosity And Generosity
21:49 Replaying Conversations In Your Head
24:08 How to Reset After A Difficult Interaction
28:52 Navigating Imbalance In Relationships
29:26 What Healthy Boundaries Actually Look Like
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34:23
Jay explores how draining relationships can quietly take a toll on our bodies, minds, and emotional well-being, leaving us depleted before a conversation even begins and carrying its weight long after it ends. He breaks down five signs of chronic relational stress, from managing other people’s emotions and falling into the fixer role to shrinking yourself and replaying interactions in your head. Jay also shares practical tools for setting healthier boundaries, letting go of emotional responsibility that isn’t yours, and protecting your energy without cutting people off or losing compassion.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What I Discuss:
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Physical Signs Of A Draining Relationship
01:45 How Difficult Relationships May Affect Biological Aging
03:35 Energy Vampires Vs. Normal Relationships
05:20 The Mental Burden Of Walking On Eggshells
07:40 Understanding Ambivalent Relationships
09:42 The Burden of Managing Others’ Emotions
09:33 Feeling Valued Vs. Feeling Responsible For Others
13:09 When Every Interaction Drains You
14:10 The Trap Of Always Being The Fixer
17:07 Making Yourself Smaller Around Others
18:50 Adjusting Your Expectations In Relationships
20:38 Turning Envy Into Curiosity And Generosity
21:49 Replaying Conversations In Your Head
24:08 How to Reset After A Difficult Interaction
28:52 Navigating Imbalance In Relationships
29:26 What Healthy Boundaries Actually Look Like
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Jay sits down with beauty creator Mikayla Nogueira to go beyond the online persona and share the real story behind her rise. Mikayla opens up about the struggles that shaped her before finding success, the viral moment that changed her life overnight, and the painful reality of a marriage impacted by addiction and divorce. She also shares how she found her way forward, reconnected with her high school first love, and launched her own beauty brand with Sephora.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Why Share Your Story Now?
01:31 Beyond The Influencer Persona
02:46 Childhood Memories That Shaped Her
03:45 Bullying & Discovering Makeup At Age 10
05:24 The Insecurities Behind the Confidence
06:48 Expressing Her True Self Online
08:55 The Origin Of Her Passion For Makeup
11:18 Work Ethic And Thinking Big
12:37 Creating Her Very First YouTube Video
13:58 Presenting A 50-Page Business Plan
16:30 Returning To Her Hometown & Donating Makeup
18:00 Getting Hired At Ulta Beauty
23:52 Letting Go of the Future She Planned
28:10 Losing Her Job and Finding a New Path
31:34 The First Viral Video
37:08 Manifesting Success & Building A Content Engine
41:53 Experiencing Her First Cancellation
45:25 Reflecting on Past Controversies
48:56 The Mental Health Toll of Rapid Growth
52:54 The Boston Accent
56:48 Meeting Her Ex-Husband Cody
59:41 Navigating Addiction In A Relationship
01:04:08 Dating An Influencer & Dating An Addict
01:05:56 Marriage Through Addiction and Relapse
01:13:00 A Harrowing Late-Night Emergency
01:18:11 Making the Decision to Divorce
01:33:53 The Path To Divorce
01:40:46 Finally A Fresh Start
01:46:45 Reconnecting With High School First Love, Zach
01:52:21 Building Her Beauty Brand (POV)
01:57:30 Looking Back
01:59:34 Mikayla On Final Five
Episode Resources:
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2:07:41
Jay sits down with beauty creator Mikayla Nogueira to go beyond the online persona and share the real story behind her rise. Mikayla opens up about the struggles that shaped her before finding success, the viral moment that changed her life overnight, and the painful reality of a marriage impacted by addiction and divorce. She also shares how she found her way forward, reconnected with her high school first love, and launched her own beauty brand with Sephora.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Why Share Your Story Now?
01:31 Beyond The Influencer Persona
02:46 Childhood Memories That Shaped Her
03:45 Bullying & Discovering Makeup At Age 10
05:24 The Insecurities Behind the Confidence
06:48 Expressing Her True Self Online
08:55 The Origin Of Her Passion For Makeup
11:18 Work Ethic And Thinking Big
12:37 Creating Her Very First YouTube Video
13:58 Presenting A 50-Page Business Plan
16:30 Returning To Her Hometown & Donating Makeup
18:00 Getting Hired At Ulta Beauty
23:52 Letting Go of the Future She Planned
28:10 Losing Her Job and Finding a New Path
31:34 The First Viral Video
37:08 Manifesting Success & Building A Content Engine
41:53 Experiencing Her First Cancellation
45:25 Reflecting on Past Controversies
48:56 The Mental Health Toll of Rapid Growth
52:54 The Boston Accent
56:48 Meeting Her Ex-Husband Cody
59:41 Navigating Addiction In A Relationship
01:04:08 Dating An Influencer & Dating An Addict
01:05:56 Marriage Through Addiction and Relapse
01:13:00 A Harrowing Late-Night Emergency
01:18:11 Making the Decision to Divorce
01:33:53 The Path To Divorce
01:40:46 Finally A Fresh Start
01:46:45 Reconnecting With High School First Love, Zach
01:52:21 Building Her Beauty Brand (POV)
01:57:30 Looking Back
01:59:34 Mikayla On Final Five
Episode Resources:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/share/1C43BCLCFi/?mibextid=wwXIfr
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaylanogueira
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mikaylajmakeup
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Record producer, songwriter, and music executive Benny Blanco joins Jay for an unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply vulnerable conversation about redefining success, overcoming crippling phobias, and why embracing failure is the ultimate secret to unlocking your true creative potential.
Benny pulls back the curtain on his chart-topping music career, sharing behind-the-scenes stories with artists like Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, and Britney Spears, while diving into his candid new book on mastering life’s setbacks. Together they explore how to overcome the fear of embarrassment, build emotional resilience, protect your mental health while chasing big dreams, and maintain a grounded, loving relationship under the spotlight.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:58 Looking Back at the Songs That Started It All
03:07 Repeat “I Am a Failure”
04:18 Overcoming Embarrassment and Taking Big Swings
06:28 Early Lessons in Failure
08:20 Choosing Non-Traditional Creative Paths
09:51 Mom’s Dreams Vs Choosing Your Own Path
11:11 Turning Doubt Into Motivation
12:05 Ignoring The Haters and Finding Your Spark
13:39 Turning Small Steps Into Big Momentum
14:59 The Success Stool: Balancing Life’s 3 Pillars
15:37 The Power of Small Daily Habits
17:12 Relationships Need Watering Too
18:46 Facing Failure, Fear and a Phobia of Flying
21:45 Taking Micro-Steps to Conquer Deep Fears
23:04 One Task at a Time
24:04 Bruno Mars’ Journey
27:13 Authenticity vs. Imitation in Creative Expression
28:35 Late-Night Songwriting with Ed Sheeran
33:41 Trusting That It Will Work Out
34:19 Finding Your Unique Sound Beyond Influences
36:23 Unfiltered Vulnerability & Asking for Help
39:19 Celebrating Wins vs. Constant Over-Achieving
40:06 Standing Your Ground: Britney Spears to Julia Michaels
43:57 Grammy Perspective and Redefining Success
48:53 When a Failure Turns Into Your Biggest Win (“Diamonds”)
50:58 Mental Health Breakdown Amid Peak Success
53:06 Priority Management, Boundaries, and Emotional Check-ins
55:32 The Power of Saying “No” to Protect Your Peace
57:22 Why Benny Wrote His New Book
58:53 Benny Blanco on Final Five
Episode Resources:
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Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsbennyblanco/
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbennyblanco
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqrBKQHQVEvD2Q9FP0DCP2g
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1:10:09
Record producer, songwriter, and music executive Benny Blanco joins Jay for an unfiltered, hilarious, and deeply vulnerable conversation about redefining success, overcoming crippling phobias, and why embracing failure is the ultimate secret to unlocking your true creative potential.
Benny pulls back the curtain on his chart-topping music career, sharing behind-the-scenes stories with artists like Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, and Britney Spears, while diving into his candid new book on mastering life’s setbacks. Together they explore how to overcome the fear of embarrassment, build emotional resilience, protect your mental health while chasing big dreams, and maintain a grounded, loving relationship under the spotlight.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:58 Looking Back at the Songs That Started It All
03:07 Repeat “I Am a Failure”
04:18 Overcoming Embarrassment and Taking Big Swings
06:28 Early Lessons in Failure
08:20 Choosing Non-Traditional Creative Paths
09:51 Mom’s Dreams Vs Choosing Your Own Path
11:11 Turning Doubt Into Motivation
12:05 Ignoring The Haters and Finding Your Spark
13:39 Turning Small Steps Into Big Momentum
14:59 The Success Stool: Balancing Life’s 3 Pillars
15:37 The Power of Small Daily Habits
17:12 Relationships Need Watering Too
18:46 Facing Failure, Fear and a Phobia of Flying
21:45 Taking Micro-Steps to Conquer Deep Fears
23:04 One Task at a Time
24:04 Bruno Mars’ Journey
27:13 Authenticity vs. Imitation in Creative Expression
28:35 Late-Night Songwriting with Ed Sheeran
33:41 Trusting That It Will Work Out
34:19 Finding Your Unique Sound Beyond Influences
36:23 Unfiltered Vulnerability & Asking for Help
39:19 Celebrating Wins vs. Constant Over-Achieving
40:06 Standing Your Ground: Britney Spears to Julia Michaels
43:57 Grammy Perspective and Redefining Success
48:53 When a Failure Turns Into Your Biggest Win (“Diamonds”)
50:58 Mental Health Breakdown Amid Peak Success
53:06 Priority Management, Boundaries, and Emotional Check-ins
55:32 The Power of Saying “No” to Protect Your Peace
57:22 Why Benny Wrote His New Book
58:53 Benny Blanco on Final Five
Episode Resources:
Pre-order F*ck Failure | https://www.amazon.com/dp/1668205246?lv=shuf&bestFormat=true&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_13VQ1DN9JWKWJSK7YN2A&channelId=704&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_13VQ1DN9JWKWJSK7YN2A&plpRedirect=mhFallback
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/itsbennyblanco/
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbennyblanco
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqrBKQHQVEvD2Q9FP0DCP2g
X | https://x.com/ItsBennyBlanco
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/itsbennyblanco/
Watch Friends Keep Secrets | https://linktr.ee/friendskeepsecrets
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