Are you making time for the kind of love you want?

Do you feel like you’re ready to stop repeating old patterns?

Today, Jay welcomes Jared Freid and Jordana Abraham, hosts of the hit dating podcast U Up?, for a candid, lighthearted look at modern love. Together with Jay, they unpack why dating feels tougher than ever, from app burnout to myths about what it means to be “dateable,” and how negativity online makes the process feel heavier than it is. Instead of rigid rules, they offer a mindset shift: lead with curiosity, keep your attitude light, and build on a life you already love, not one you expect someone else to complete.

The conversation dives deeper into the nuances of attraction, commitment, and the subtle ways we self-sabotage. Jared shares how men often end relationships early, not out of rejection, but out of fear of responsibility and the lure of endless options. Jordana, emphasizes how mindset is 70% of dating, and how showing up fulfilled and confident makes you more magnetic than trying to “fit” someone else’s ideal. Together they discuss the unrealistic pressures of the social media highlight reel and how that can warp expectations and undermine authentic connections.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Date Without the Negativity

How to Be the Best Version of Yourself on a Date

How to Turn Confusion Into Clear Boundaries

How to Avoid Self-Sabotaging in Relationships

How to Stay Grounded Amid Social Media Comparisons

How to Build Confidence by Building a Full Life Outside Dating

The most powerful shift you can make is choosing to approach love with openness, positivity, and confidence in your own worth. When you lead with curiosity instead of fear, with joy instead of judgment, you not only create better connections, but you also become more grounded in who you are.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

03:36 Negativity Doesn't Make You a Better Dater

07:55 Dating Burnout

14:27 You Shouldn’t Just Rely on Dating Apps!

18:06 The Checklist for Dating

22:34 Staying Single in Your 40s

23:59 The #1 Reason Why Men Go on Dates

27:05 Attitude Is Everything

29:45 What is The Best Relationship Advice?

21:18 How to Be the Best Version of Yourself

35:19 Don't Fall for Social Media Relationships

36:01 Using ChatpGPT to Create Messages

39:00 Why Small Talks Matter

42:06 Do Men Actually Have More Dating Options?

44:51 The One That Got Away

47:42 Are Men and Women Different in Long-Term Relationships?

50:15 Difficult Conversations Every Couple Needs to Have

52:20 The Fear Most Men Have When Dating

57:28 What Makes a Successful Marriage?

01:03:27 Marriage is Choosing Your Partner Every Day

01:05:30 Jared and Jordana on Final Five

Episode Resources:

U Up? | YouTube

U Up? | Instagram

U Up? | X

U Up? | TikTok

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Have you noticed changes in your sleep?

Do you sometimes feel more anxious than usual?

Today, Jay sits down with Emmy award–winning journalist and bestselling author Tamsen Fadal to open up one of the most overlooked conversations in health and wellness: menopause. Tamsen shares her personal journey of confusion, discovery, and advocacy, breaking down why menopause has been shrouded in taboo for so long and how it impacts not just women’s bodies, but their emotions, relationships, and careers.

Together, they explore the often-hidden symptoms of perimenopause, from brain fog and anxiety to disrupted sleep and loss of confidence, and how these challenges spill over into every aspect of life. Tamsen explains the science behind the hormonal shifts, debunks the biggest myths, and reveals practical solutions, from lifestyle changes and stress management to hormone therapy and community support. Most importantly, she reminds women that their best years are not behind them, but ahead.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Spot Early Signs of Perimenopause

How to Differentiate Perimenopause from Menopause

How to Support Your Family Through Menopause

How to Build Healthy Midlife Habits

How to Find Community During Transition

How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor’s Office

Every transition comes with challenges, but it also carries the possibility of growth, wisdom, and renewal. By breaking the silence, sharing our experiences, and embracing knowledge, we not only lighten the weight for ourselves but also create space for others to feel seen and understood.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:38 Why Is Talking About Menopause Still So Taboo?

02:38 What Actually Happens to Your Body in Menopause

04:20 There Are Over 100 Symptoms!

06:09 The Hidden Struggles Women Face

08:43 Busting the Biggest Menopause Myths

10:16 The Major Hormonal Shifts Behind It All

13:45 Three Early Warning Signs

15:10 Perimenopause vs. Menopause

17:34 Should You Consider Hormone Therapy?

18:30 Lifestyle Shifts That Actually Make a Difference

22:15 Finding Strength in Community

26:08 Why Women’s Health Needs More Research

27:11 The Risks of Ignoring Symptoms

31:10 Why So Many Miss Perimenopause Signs

33:21 When to See a Menopause Specialist

35:41 What Men Need to Know

38:26 It’s Normal For Your Sex Drive to Change

42:39 Am I Too Young for Menopause?

46:28 The Truth About Hormone Therapy Side Effects

47:08 Menopause, Fertility, and the Overlap

49:20 How to Prepare for Perimenopause

51:30 Do Birth Control Pills Help?

53:03 Inspiring Stories of Women Thriving

55:19 Why It’s More Than “Just Aging”

Episode Resources:

Tamsen Fadal | Website

Tamsen Fadal | Instagram

Tamsen Fadal | TikTok

Tamsen Fadal | Facebook

Tamsen Fadal | X

Tamsen Fadal | LinkedIn

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When was the last time you felt genuinely happy with your partner?

Do you feel more stressed or more at peace in your relationship?

Today, Jay dives into one of the most draining patterns in relationships: trying to change someone who isn’t ready to change. Whether it’s a partner, friend, or family member, we often convince ourselves that if we just love harder, give more, or push in the right way, they’ll finally become the version of themselves we know they could be. Jay reminds us, people don’t change because of our hopes, our timelines, or our pain, they change when they’re ready and when the cost of staying the same finally outweighs the cost of growth.

Jay dives into the psychology of why we hold on to someone’s potential, even when their actions show otherwise, often rooted in our own unmet needs or fear of being alone. He reminds us that the clearest way to see reality is to believe what people do, not what they say, and that patterns, not promises, reveal who someone truly is right now. Jay also challenges the belief that trying to change someone is an act of love, showing how it’s more often a form of control that keeps us from confronting our own discomfort.

You’ll learn how to practice radical acceptance, not as giving up, but as an act of respect for yourself and the other person. Jay reveals why the most loving choice is sometimes to step back or let go entirely, showing that real change only happens in environments of shared commitment, not through pressure, persuasion, or endless patience.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How to Stop Falling for Someone’s Potential

How to See Patterns Instead of Promises

How to Practice Radical Acceptance Without Lowering Your Standards

How to Tell the Difference Between Love and Control

How to Let Go Without Losing Compassion

No matter where you are in your relationship journey, remember: you’re not here to be someone’s savior. You’re here to love them as they are, or love yourself enough to walk away.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Introduction

01:08 Can You Really Change Someone?

01:55 Patterns Tell You More Than Words Ever Will

03:35 The Illusion Of Potential

06:45 Actions Over Words

09:39 Control Isn’t Love!

12:32 The Hardest Form of Love: Radical Acceptance

18:01 Only They Can Choose to Change

21:32 Priorities Vs Preferences

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How do you normally calm yourself when you’re overwhelmed?

Have you ever tried meditation before?

Today, Jay brings you a diverse exploration of meditation with some of today’s most insightful minds: Dr. Joe Dispenza, Big Sean, Michael Acton Smith, Vishen Lakhiani, and Sam Harris. From science to music, entrepreneurship to spirituality, each guest reveals how meditation has shaped their lives, and how you can use it as a powerful tool for focus, healing, and inner transformation.

Together, they show us that meditation is far more than sitting in silence, it’s a pathway to healing, clarity, and growth. Whether it’s rewiring the nervous system, reprogramming the mind, or unlocking creativity and resilience, this conversation demonstrates the many ways meditation can ground you in the present and while also opening you to what’s possible.

Whether you’re just beginning or returning with new intention, this episode is an invitation to reconnect with yourself. These insights remind us the practice isn’t about getting it “right,” but about consistency, curiosity, and compassion for yourself.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Reprogram Your Mind Through Meditation

How to Turn Elevated Emotions Into Healing

How to Build a Daily Meditation Routine That Sticks

How to Heal Your Body by Training Your Mind

Meditation isn’t about where you begin, it’s about the choice to begin at all. Each breath is a chance to return, reset, and remember the calm already within you. Wherever you are, restless, curious, or seeking clarity, meditation offers a doorway inward.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty.

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

04:10 How Meditation Transforms Your Brain and Body

08:33 How Much Practice Do You Really Need?

14:39 There Is No Wrong Way to Meditate

18:30 How to Connect Deeply with Nature Through Meditation

22:17 Debunking the Biggest Myths About Meditation

24:21 What Is Active Meditation and How Does It Work?

28:45 Using Meditation to Elevate Your Everyday Life

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Have you ever doubted yourself?

Has self-doubt ever held you back?

Today, Jay welcomes back tennis legend Novak Djokovic for a deep and vulnerable conversation about what it truly takes to master both the external and internal journey to success. Novak reflects on the practices instilled in him from childhood: visualization, journaling, meditation, and even listening to classical music, that became the foundation of his holistic approach to self-care and peak performance. He shares how these early lessons influenced his career and his outlook on growth, spirituality, and resilience, helping him see tennis not just as a sport but as a path to becoming a better person.

Together, Jay and Novak explore the hidden battles that come with chasing greatness, including the pressure of expectation, the tension between ego and humility, and the deep-rooted feelings of not being enough that fueled Novak’s drive from a young age. Novak opens up about the struggles of injury, criticism, and hostile environments, and how he learned to transform those moments into opportunities for growth. He emphasizes that even at the height of his career, the real work is internal, practicing surrender, emotional regulation, and presence; reminding us that success is as much about mastering the mind as it is about winning titles.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Build Mental Strength Like a Champion

How to Turn Pain Into Purpose

How to Practice Surrender and Let Go

How to Use Visualization to Shape Your Future

How to Find Balance Between Ego and Humility

How to Recover From Setbacks With Resilience

How to Create Daily Habits for Inner Peace

Every challenge, setback, and victory is an opportunity to reflect, strengthen your resilience, and tap into the strength you already have. Remember, real success isn’t just about achievements, it’s about how you live, how you grow, and the impact you leave behind.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

03:24 What It Really Takes to Achieve Success

06:40 How Tennis Taught Me to Evolve Off the Court

10:59 Even the Greatest Can Feel Inadequate

13:54 Wellness For Tennis Players

17:35 Setting New Goals After Reaching Peak Success

20:34 How Survival Shapes a Successful Mindset

28:51 The Power of Surrender and Letting Go

33:20 Emotions Are Necessary

38:06 Becoming the Legend You Once Admired

48:18 Living with Appreciation, Compassion, and Respect

51:10 How to Handle Failure with Grace

56:57 It's Okay to Be Bored

01:00:31 Not All Distractions Are Bad

01:02:05 Protecting Your Mindset from Social Media

01:04:01 The Pressure on Men to Hide Vulnerability

01:08:29 Finding Unity Through Sports

01:12:58 The Greatest Life Lessons from Sports

01:16:00 Overcoming the Worst Injury of His Career

01:23:17 Why Injury Is Every Athlete’s Greatest Enemy

01:29:43 What’s Next for Novak?

01:44:52 Novak on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Novak Djokovic | Website

Novak Djokovic | Instagram

Novak Djokovic | Facebook

Novak Djokovic | X

Novak Djokovic | TikTok

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Did anyone ever teach you about money when you were younger?

What’s one money mistake you made in your 20s?

Today, Jay shares the financial lessons he wishes he knew in his twenties. Insights that don’t just change how you handle money, but how you understand it. Jay reveals that most people aren’t actually bad with money, they were simply never taught how to build a healthy, secure relationship with it.

Jay explains how these dynamics affect our financial habits, emphasizing that real financial security begins with mindset and choices, not income. From challenging inherited money beliefs to addressing debt with clarity rather than fear, this episode offers a roadmap to move from financial stress to financial stability.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Shift from Avoiding Money to Owning It

How to Build a Secure Relationship with Money

How to Invest in Knowledge Before Assets

How to Break Free from Financial Programming

How to Simplify Your Finances When Overwhelmed

Wealth isn’t about looking rich, it’s about living with intention, respecting yourself, and aligning your money with purpose.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:01 Is It Too Late to Learn Financial Literacy?

04:18 Myth: Money is the Root of All Evil

05:31 #1: It's About Good Decisions, Not Income

08:20 #2: You Can't Save What You Don't Have

11:26 #3: Buying More Won’t Build Wealth

17:14 #4: Don't Avoid Debt Education

18:25 #5: You're Not Lazy You’re Just Overwhelmed

19:56 #6: Where Did You Get Your Money Beliefs?

23:52 #7: Generosity Multiplies Wealth

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What’s one dream you really want to make real?

Do you feel you’re wishing for it or working toward it?

In this special live recording from The Met in Philadelphia, Jay sits down with Grammy-nominated artist Big Sean for a deeply vulnerable and inspiring conversation. Big Sean opens up about the battles he faced behind the spotlight, the depression, the pressure, and the moments he thought about giving up. His story shows the power of turning pain into growth through therapy, meditation, and faith. It’s a reminder that no matter what we achieve, we all face challenges that push us to heal, grow, and reconnect with who we really are.

Sean reflects on the transformative lessons passed down from his family and how those shaped his understanding of resilience, self-belief, and manifestation. Together, he and Jay explore the difference between wishing and manifesting, showing how intention, attention, and action can turn your vision into reality. They dive into the importance of releasing the pressure to please others, the value of embracing both wins and losses, and how real confidence is built by how you rise up after setbacks. For Sean, the highs and lows are both essential parts of the journey, both carrying the power to shape us.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Turn Wishing Into Manifesting

How to Find Purpose Beyond Your Career

How to Heal Through Therapy and Vulnerability

How to Support Your Children’s Dreams

How to Pass On Wisdom to the Next Generation

How to Transform Struggles Into Strength

Wherever you are on your journey, your struggles are shaping your strength. The setbacks you’ve faced, the doubts you’ve carried, and the battles you’ve fought are not the end of your story, they are the beginning of a deeper transformation.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:57 Don’t Be Controlled by What You Can’t Control

05:38 Why Losing Teaches You How to Win

06:44 What is the Difference Between Wishing and Manifesting?

09:11 How Do You Turn a Wish Into a Reality?

10:46 Creating Your Own Safe Space

13:21 The Moment You Realize It’s Time to Change

19:38 How to Discover Your True Purpose

24:42 Confidence Is Your Greatest Strength

28:18 The First Step to Building Lasting Confidence

33:25 Transforming Struggle Into Growth

37:20 Being Heard Without Fear of Judgment

43:08 We All Just Want to Be Seen

46:29 Past Present Future with Sean

Episode Resources:

Big Sean | Website

Big Sean | X

Big Sean | Instagram

Big Sean | Tiktok

Big Sean | Youtube

Big Sean | Facebook

Go Higher: Five Practices for Purpose, Success, and Inner Peace

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Do you struggle to focus on simple tasks?

Do you feel mentally “slowed down” during the day?

Today, Jay welcomes back his dear friend and trailblazer in functional medicine, Dr. Mark Hyman. Mark Hyman, MD is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Function Health, the fastest growing health company in the U.S. In this extremely vulnerable conversation, Mark recounts his near-death experience after a severe spinal infection left him unable to walk and fighting for his life. Despite decades of living and teaching optimal health, he suddenly found himself dependent on others for even the simplest tasks. Over the course of five determined months, Mark applied the very principles he has championed for years: nutritional excellence, disciplined daily movement, and an unshakable mindset. Not only did he make a full recovery, but came back stronger than ever at the age of 65, proving that the body’s innate healing capacity can be reignited at any stage of life.

The conversation explores the critical role mindset plays in recovery and underscores the often-overlooked connection between diet, lifestyle, and overall well-being. Mark explains how chronic illness is frequently driven by hidden inflammation, fueled by ultra-processed foods, sugar, and environmental toxins. He breaks down the science behind his 10-Day Detox, a simple yet powerful reset proven to dramatically reduce symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and digestive distress. The discussion also delves into the growing prevalence of autoimmune conditions, the hidden epidemic of nutrient deficiencies, and why personalized health data is essential for identifying risks before they become life-threatening.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Rebuild Your Health After a Major Setback

How to Use Mindset as Your Greatest Healing Tool

How to Reduce Inflammation Through Diet

How to Spot the Early Signs of Autoimmune Disease

How to Use Food as Medicine Every Day

How to Take Small Daily Steps Toward Lifelong Wellness

Healing isn’t instant, but each intentional choice, a nourishing meal, a mindful moment, a restful night, builds momentum toward changes far greater than expected.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:33 Overcoming a Life-Threatening Health Crisis

05:39 What is the Key to Healing?

08:15 Breaking Free from Chronic Pain

09:52 The Powerful Tool That Can Reprogram Your Body

15:03 How Inflammation Silently Damages Your Health

18:51 The Hidden Dangers of Sugar Addiction

23:59 Transforming Health Through Functional Medicine

30:34 Why Autoimmune Diseases Are on the Rise

37:04 Signs Your Immune System Needs Help

40:51 Do You Have an Undiagnosed Autoimmune Condition?

42:41 A Simple 10-Day Reset for Your Body

48:06 The Secret to Healing: Treat the Root Cause

52:44 How AI Is Revolutionizing Healthcare

56:32 The Truth About the Chronic Disease Epidemic

57:55 Understanding How Your Body Really Works

59:02 Expanding Access to Quality Healthcare

01:00:56 The Case for Regulating Ultra-Processed Foods

Episode Resources:

Mark Hyman | Website

Mark Hyman | Instagram

Mark Hyman | Facebook

Mark Hyman | YouTube

Mark Hyman | X

Mark Hyman | Pinterest

Mark Hyman | Books

Function Health

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