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On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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...

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Jessie Inchauspé: 90% of Pregnant People Are Missing THIS Nutrient (Follow THIS Simple Diet To Reduce Glucose Spikes & Protect Your Baby’s Brain & Metabolism)

The host highlighted the book as a new resource that explains how pregnancy nutrition shapes a child's lifelong health, and listeners were urged to preorder it for practical guidance.

Jessie's new book, Nine Months That Count Forever: How Your Pregnancy Diet Shapes Your Baby's Future, releasing March 17th. If you haven't already ordered it, make sure you get it right now as you're listening to this conversation.

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Messy Conversations

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Stop Trying to “Win” An Argument With Your Partner! (THIS Shift Will Turn Conflict into Communication)

Jay Shetty discussed his Audible original "Messy Love", describing it as a collection of relationship lessons and reallife couple sessions that teach how to handle difficult conversations and build emotional safety.

Welcome back to On Purpose. Today we're talking about messy love, difficult conversations for deeper connection.

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Relationship Expert Thais Gibson: Do You Keep Attracting The Same Emotionally Unavailable Partner? (Use THIS Attachment Reset To Break The Cycle And Choose Better Partners)

It was cited as Thais Gibson's book that explains how to heal relationships by rewiring the brain and nervous system.

In Thais' book, The New Attachment Theory, heal every relationship by rewiring your brain and nervous system.

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8 Rules of Love

Jay Shetty

Mentioned 5 months ago

Relationship Expert Thais Gibson: Do You Keep Attracting The Same Emotionally Unavailable Partner? (Use THIS Attachment Reset To Break The Cycle And Choose Better Partners)

It was mentioned as Thais Gibson's second book that draws on Eastern teachings to outline relationship principles.

When I wrote my second book, Eight Rules of Love, it was all based on the Eastern teachings, which is every stage of life is called an ashram.

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How to Change Your Mind

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Michael Pollan: The Hidden Cost Of Constant Distraction (Use THIS Practice To Reclaim Your Attention, Clarity, And Inner Freedom)

The speaker mentioned that he missed interviewing Michael Pollan previously because this book, which the speaker loved, came out in 2018. Pollan discussed how psychedelics, which he explored for this book, smudge the windshield of our consciousness.

On Purpose launched in 2019 and his book that I loved came out in 2018. I'm speaking about the one, the only Michael Pollan, an award-winning journalist, best-selling author known for reshaping how we think about food, nature, and how we experience the world around us.

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Michael Pollan

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Michael Pollan: The Hidden Cost Of Constant Distraction (Use THIS Practice To Reclaim Your Attention, Clarity, And Inner Freedom)

This new book by Michael Pollan explored consciousness, examining how perception, awareness, and attention shape the reality we inhabit. The author admitted to starting the book with questions rather than answers, framing the work as a quest where he learned alongside the reader.

In his new book, A World Appears, he explores consciousness, how perception, awareness, and attention shape the reality we live in.

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The Other Side of Change

Maya Shankar

Mentioned 5 months ago

Maya Shankar: Does Change Make You Feel Lost Or Uncertain? (Use THIS Framework To Find Direction Again and Use Change to Upgrade Your Life!)

Jay and Maya discussed Maya's newly released book, highlighting its focus on how unexpected change can reshape identity and offering practical insights drawn from research and personal stories.

And so the fact that you've all come out here tonight to support her and hopefully get her book or you've already got it. How many of you have already got the book?

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MANY LIVES, MANY MASTERS - 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION - With a New Afterword by the Author

Brian Weiss

Mentioned 5 months ago

John Edward: Stop Trying to “Move On” After Loss (Use THIS Daily Practice to Make Peace Without the Answers)

Jay Shetty referenced Dr. Brian Weiss's Many Lives, Many Masters as an influential work on pastlife regression.

Dr. Brian Weiss, when you look at Many Lives, Many Masters and all of his materials, he was very influential for me, you know, at that point in my life because I needed to know.

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Chasing Evil

Robert Hilland

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John Edward: Stop Trying to “Move On” After Loss (Use THIS Daily Practice to Make Peace Without the Answers)

John Edward explained that the book chronicled thirty years of his work assisting a retired FBI agent, blending crime cases with his mediumship experiences.

So Chasing Evil is the 30-year culmination of me assisting an FBI agent now retired on his case work. And he, like multiple other people, did not believe in the subject matter, except he took it to another level.

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The Afterlife Experiments

Gary E. R. Schwartz

Mentioned 5 months ago

John Edward: Stop Trying to “Move On” After Loss (Use THIS Daily Practice to Make Peace Without the Answers)

John Edward described how the data from scientific studies on his abilities were compiled into a book titled The Afterlife Experiments.

And then he compiled all that data and it ruled out that body language, verbal inclination to all, like all of the things that the quote unquote cynics would say we're doing, they were able to establish no, we're not. And here's the data. That book was written. It's called the afterlife experiments.

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Old Souls

Thomas Shroder

Mentioned 5 months ago

John Edward: Stop Trying to “Move On” After Loss (Use THIS Daily Practice to Make Peace Without the Answers)

Jay Shetty noted that Ian Stevenson's Old Souls was a scientific exploration of reincarnation that influenced their discussion.

Ian Stevenson's book, Old Souls, was always a beautiful scientific exploration of it, I felt.

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Infinite Quest

John Edward

Mentioned 5 months ago

John Edward: Stop Trying to “Move On” After Loss (Use THIS Daily Practice to Make Peace Without the Answers)

John Edward mentioned he has a book called The Infinite Quest that is available on his Evolve Plus platform.

I have a book called The Infinite Quest. And that book is on a platform that I created called Evolve Plus TV.

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The book introduced a fourstep selfcheckin practice that translated Internal Family Systems therapy into everyday actions, encouraging listeners to befriend their inner parts.

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Her latest book though, SelfHelp, brings internal family systems therapy into everyday life.

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The book introduced a fourstep selfcheckin practice that translated Internal Family Systems therapy into everyday actions, encouraging listeners to befriend their inner parts.

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Her latest book though, SelfHelp, brings internal family systems therapy into everyday life.

But really, my intention with this book, Jay, was to democratize and demystify and simplify this extraordinary therapy that my friend Dr. Richard Schwartz created. And I went on to be trained in the model. And after doing the therapy for a decade for myself... that's what this is.

Everyone, the book is called SelfHelp. This is your chance to change your life. It's a book you'll live, not just read. I highly recommend if you appreciate our conversation today that you go grab a copy.

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A book she authored that explores how judgment acts as a protector, encouraging readers to recognize and soften selfjudgment.

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I actually wrote a book called Judgment Detox.

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A book she authored that explores how judgment acts as a protector, encouraging readers to recognize and soften selfjudgment.

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I actually wrote a book called Judgment Detox.

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The author presented her newest work, offering deep insights on moving through grief, embracing uncertainty, and uncovering purpose, positioning it as a guide to an illuminated life.

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In Laura's newest book, Guided, she offers profound insights on how to move through grief, embrace life's uncertainties, and uncover deeper meaning and purpose in our everyday lives.

— Episode: Psychic Medium Laura Lynne Jackson: 3 Si...

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The author presented her newest work, offering deep insights on moving through grief, embracing uncertainty, and uncovering purpose, positioning it as a guide to an illuminated life.

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In Laura's newest book, Guided, she offers profound insights on how to move through grief, embrace life's uncertainties, and uncover deeper meaning and purpose in our everyday lives.

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The hosts introduced the new thriller as a collaboration between Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben, noting it was featured on Reese's Book Club.

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What happens when Reese Witherspoon calls up the king of thrillers, Harlan Coben and says, let's write a book together. ... Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben on their new thriller, Gone Befor...

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The hosts introduced the new thriller as a collaboration between Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben, noting it was featured on Reese's Book Club.

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What happens when Reese Witherspoon calls up the king of thrillers, Harlan Coben and says, let's write a book together. ... Reese Witherspoon and Harlan Coben on their new thriller, Gone Before Goodbye.

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Robert Hilland

Chasing Evil

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John Edward explained that the book chronicled thirty years of his work assisting a retired FBI agent, blending crime cases with his mediumship experiences.

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So Chasing Evil is the 30-year culmination of me assisting an FBI agent now retired on his case work. And he, like multiple other people, did not believe in the subject matter, except...

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John Edward explained that the book chronicled thirty years of his work assisting a retired FBI agent, blending crime cases with his mediumship experiences.

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So Chasing Evil is the 30-year culmination of me assisting an FBI agent now retired on his case work. And he, like multiple other people, did not believe in the subject matter, except he took it to another level.

He heard me on radio. I do a lot of radio, live call-ins. He thought I was a fraud, a grifter, and a con, as he puts it.

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Gary E. R. Schwartz

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John Edward described how the data from scientific studies on his abilities were compiled into a book titled The Afterlife Experiments.

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And then he compiled all that data and it ruled out that body language, verbal inclination to all, like all of the things that the quote unquote cynics would say we're doing, they were able to establi...

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John Edward described how the data from scientific studies on his abilities were compiled into a book titled The Afterlife Experiments.

"

And then he compiled all that data and it ruled out that body language, verbal inclination to all, like all of the things that the quote unquote cynics would say we're doing, they were able to establish no, we're not. And here's the data. That book was written. It's called The Afterlife Experiments.

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Thomas Shroder

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Jay Shetty noted that Ian Stevenson's Old Souls was a scientific exploration of reincarnation that influenced their discussion.

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Ian Stevenson's book, Old Souls, was always a beautiful scientific exploration of it, I felt.

— Episode: John Edward: Stop Trying to “Move On” Af...

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Jay Shetty noted that Ian Stevenson's Old Souls was a scientific exploration of reincarnation that influenced their discussion.

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Ian Stevenson's book, Old Souls, was always a beautiful scientific exploration of it, I felt.

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John Edward mentioned he has a book called The Infinite Quest that is available on his Evolve Plus platform.

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I have a book called The Infinite Quest. And that book is on a platform that I created called Evolve Plus TV.

— Episode: John Edward: Stop Trying to “Move On” Af...

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I have a book called The Infinite Quest. And that book is on a platform that I created called Evolve Plus TV.

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Promoted as a sixweek sciencebased plan to sharpen the mind, strengthen the body, and improve health at any age, the playbook was repeatedly recommended as the goto guide for building muscle and longevity.

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If you want to sort this area of your life out, this is the book to grab a sixweek sciencebased plan to sharpen your mind, strengthen your body, and get healthy at any age.

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Promoted as a sixweek sciencebased plan to sharpen the mind, strengthen the body, and improve health at any age, the playbook was repeatedly recommended as the goto guide for building muscle and longevity.

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If you want to sort this area of your life out, this is the book to grab a sixweek sciencebased plan to sharpen your mind, strengthen your body, and get healthy at any age.

The book is called The Forever Strong Playbook, a sixweek sciencebased plan to sharpen your mind, strengthen your body and get healthy at any age.

Go and grab your copy by New York Times bestselling author, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon.

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It was cited as Thais Gibson's book that explains how to heal relationships by rewiring the brain and nervous system.

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In Thais' book, The New Attachment Theory, heal every relationship by rewiring your brain and nervous system.

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It was cited as Thais Gibson's book that explains how to heal relationships by rewiring the brain and nervous system.

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In Thais' book, The New Attachment Theory, heal every relationship by rewiring your brain and nervous system.

The book is called The New Attachment Theory. Heal every relationship by rewiring your brain and nervous system.

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8 Rules of Love

How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go

It was mentioned as Thais Gibson's second book that draws on Eastern teachings to outline relationship principles.

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When I wrote my second book, Eight Rules of Love, it was all based on the Eastern teachings, which is every stage of life is called an ashram.

— Episode: Relationship Expert Thais Gibson: Do You...

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It was mentioned as Thais Gibson's second book that draws on Eastern teachings to outline relationship principles.

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When I wrote my second book, Eight Rules of Love, it was all based on the Eastern teachings, which is every stage of life is called an ashram.

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La’Shondra Johnson

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Jay Shetty discussed his Audible original "Messy Love", describing it as a collection of relationship lessons and reallife couple sessions that teach how to handle difficult conversations and build emotional safety.

"

Welcome back to On Purpose. Today we're talking about messy love, difficult conversations for deeper connection.

— Episode: Stop Trying to “Win” An Argument With Yo...

Listen on Audible 7-day free trial

Episode: Stop Trying to “Win” An Argument With Your Partner...

Jay Shetty discussed his Audible original "Messy Love", describing it as a collection of relationship lessons and reallife couple sessions that teach how to handle difficult conversations and build emotional safety.

"

Welcome back to On Purpose. Today we're talking about messy love, difficult conversations for deeper connection.

Today, I want to share five powerful relationship lessons from my new Audible original, Messy Love.

And to hear how these tools come to life, make sure to check out Messy Love, available only on Audible.

These five principles are just a few of the powerful insights you'll hear in my Audible original, Messy Love.

For much more where that came from, please check out Messy Love exclusively on Audible.

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