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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 u…
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Protocols
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Under Saturn's Shadow
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The Eden Project
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Fast Like a Girl
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The Bhagavad Gita
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Glucose Revolution
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Unanxious
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I Am a Big Helper!
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Signs
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Human Nature and the Social Order
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DON QUIXOTE
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Siddhartha
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Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women
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Learned Pigs & Fireproof Women
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Die with Zero
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Flow
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Good Anxiety
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Happy Money
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Make Money Easy
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I've Never Been (un)Happier
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Think Like A Monk
Jay Shetty's Think Like A Monk was featured across multiple episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Shetty discussed the intentions behind the book's title and how writing it marked a transformative phase in his life. Guest Jelly Roll shared that he read the book during a difficult period, prompting Shetty to reflect on the impact of his work. Additionally, Shetty's wife Radhi Devlukia mentioned nearly finishing the book, and Shetty routinely promoted it during podcast outros.
Discussed“And then you DM'd me back, and I was just taken away because you said you were aware of my work and you'd read 'Think Like a Monk' at a really low time in your life, and I was genuinely humbled.”
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The Book Thief
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, guests including Tiffany Haddish, Kerry Washington, and Ed Mylett discussed personal memoirs and life revelations across episodes in 2023 and 2024. While the conversations broadly centered on navigating dating perspectives, family secrets, dealing with a parent's alcoholism, and the emotional complexity of sharing personal narratives, the references highlighted how writing and reading memoirs help individuals feel less isolated when confronting their own family histories.
Discussed“No, it was definitely not always there. Definitely, if you read the book, you know that it was not always there.”
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The Power of Now
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Eckhart Tolle's The Power of Now was brought up by guests Emma Grede, Mel Robbins, Russ, Daniel Amen, and Mike Posner. They discussed reading the book as a form of escapism, its ideology on presence, and their personal reflections on happiness.
Discussed“Again, it was a means of escapism, and so I started reading things like, you know, The Power of Now, or like all the things like Conversations with God.”
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Flow
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's book 'Flow' was discussed across multiple episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty. The host and guests such as Zane Lowe talked about the concept of a flow state where skills meet challenges, noting how artists, athletes, and musicians experience a warping of time.
Recommended“you've reminded me of this great book that I read a long time ago called Flow State it's all about flow and it talks about this idea that comedians speakers musicians athletes experience Flow State”
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Principles
Ray Dalio's Principles was repeatedly highlighted on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Jay Shetty praised the text as a counter-cultural guide to life and work, using its framework to structure conversations about the stages of human life and success. Additionally, guest Tom Bilyeu referenced Dalio's principles to explain how his own organization handles raw feedback.
Discussed“I think what you're doing in "Principles" and putting them in one place, I think that's really special.”
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The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho's novel The Alchemist was discussed on On Purpose with Jay Shetty by the host, guest Russ, and late basketball star Kobe Bryant. Bryant identified the book as having the biggest impact on his life. Russ described the novel as a personal guiding light and shared how his real-life experiences and upcoming music project aligned with the themes of signs and following one's personal legend found in the story.
Discussed“There are parallels within The Alchemist and my actual story, but it's not a complete side-by-side thing. It's just, it was a lighthouse for me, you know?”
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Eyewitness
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, the book came up across multiple episodes. In an April 2024 episode, guest Robin Sharma discussed its focus on eight forms of wealth. In February 2024, host Jay Shetty reflected on the depth of creating successful books, shows, and podcasts. Earlier, in a September 2022 episode, Shetty shared his personal experiences and nervousness regarding the release of his own first book.
Discussed“We realize that at the end of a career or life, we've climbed the wrong mountain. This book is based on eight forms of wealth, as you know.”
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Glucose Revolution
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jessie Inchauspé's book Glucose Revolution was prominently discussed and recommended. In March 2024, Jay Shetty urged listeners to order the book to help manage blood sugar spikes, citing specific research from the text regarding food order and digestion. In April 2025, Shetty introduced Inchauspé as the glucose goddess, praising her practical habits. Dr. Daran Shah also recommended the book in December 2023 as a concise, well-written guide for managing glucose curves.
Recommended“My next guest is one of my favorites of all time. Jesse Inapprop, also known as the glucose goddess, gives the most practical, simple daily habit changes. You don't need to buy anything. You don't need to learn a new skill. You can start applying these insights right now and it will change your life.”
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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty welcomed therapist Lori Gottlieb in an episode to discuss her work, referencing her book 'Maybe You Should Talk to Someone'. Shetty praised the book for helping many people and reminded listeners of their previous interview about it. Gottlieb discussed the stages of change featured in her book, while Shetty encouraged the audience to pick up her companion journal, '52 Weekly Sessions to Transform Your Life'.
Recommended“Lori got Le is a psychotherapist author of maybe you should talk to someone and a relationship expert who's here to remind us why being single at 28 or any age is not a bad thing”
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The Artist's Way
Julia Cameron's book 'The Artist's Way' was mentioned on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Alicia Keys discussed reading the classic book and highlighted its advice on taking oneself on artist dates for self-care. Guest Ali discussed the book's morning pages technique, emphasizing the importance of letting thoughts flow freely rather than overanalyzing them. Jay Shetty also encouraged listeners to engage in similar writing exercises for solitude and reflection.
Discussed“I remember doing a beautiful book called 'The Artist's Way,' Julia Cameron, I believe her name is; it's a classic. One of the beautiful things from it is it advises to take yourself on an artist date.”
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The Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita was referenced across multiple episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Host Jay Shetty cited specific verses concerning impermanence, while guests including Will Smith and Mike Posner discussed their personal study of the text and its impact on their lives.
Discussed“The Bhagat Gita has a beautiful verse 2.14 that says the non-permanent appearance of happiness and distress and their disappearance in due course are like the appearance and disappearance of the winter and summer seasons.”
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The Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad-Gita by Vyasa was discussed on On Purpose with Jay Shetty in several episodes. Guest Rob Dial recalled that Jay Shetty advised him to read it in 2017, which led him to read it while traveling. In other episodes, guests referenced the text to explore concepts of the ego and shared insights on how the scripture views hope as humanity's greatest asset, noting that it offered fundamental life principles beyond standard education.
Discussed“I remember you told me in 2017 to read the Bhagavad Gita, so I literally wrote it down, got it the next week, and read it while we were traveling.”
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The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk and his book 'The Body Keeps the Score' were discussed on On Purpose with Jay Shetty in conversations centered around trauma and healing. Guest Laverne Cox highlighted the book's message that therapy must engage the physical body alongside intellect. Dr. Gabor Maté also referenced the author as a friend and mentor, sharing a memorable piece of advice he received from van der Kolk regarding emotional trauma, while Kelly Rowland mentioned the book as a vital read for understanding how the body holds onto trauma.
Discussed“The book 'The Body Keeps the Score' reminds us that no matter what's happening intellectually, all the work I’ve done in therapy for 23 years has to land in the body.”
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The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
Joseph Murphy's book 'The Power of Your Subconscious Mind' was referenced across several episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty. In the April 8, 2024 episode, the host discussed money as a powerful resource. In the April 10, 2023 episode and the October 7, 2022 episodes featuring guest Ed Mylett, the hosts discussed themes of deep love, overcoming obstacles, and the extreme proximity and accessibility of books as valuable resources for audiences.
Discussed“I think money is a powerful energy and resource, which you also address in your book, but how do we stop idolizing and then oscillating to demonizing? What is the middle path?”
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Think and Grow Rich
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Napoleon Hill's book Think and Grow Rich came up in multiple episodes. In the April 1, 2024 episode, the host and Gary Brecka discussed self-help motivational books as part of daily routines. Earlier, in the May 3, 2021 episode, guest Russ mentioned reading Napoleon Hill to understand the power of a mastermind group, a concept he and the host discussed during the conversation about manifesting dream lives.
Discussed“They do all the right things: they wake up, they journal, they read self-help motivational books, they go to the right seminars, they try to express gratitude, even fake their way through it. But as soon as they finish that intentional focus, they drop back down into the state where they most comfortably exist.”
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This Side of Paradise
During multiple episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty in 2023, including an appearance by Kerry Washington, the conversation touched upon memoirs and personal storytelling. Shetty discussed his experience reading Washington's memoir, noting the emotional encounters within its pages, while Washington expressed her hope that the book would inspire readers to open up about secrets they had been holding onto.
Discussed“I think I talked about one of them in this book.”
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Born a Crime
Trevor Noah's memoir 'Born a Crime' was featured on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. In February 2021, Daniel Pink and Jay Shetty discussed Pink's recommendation of the book's audiobook for high school students. In December 2022, Jay Shetty welcomed Trevor Noah as a guest, praising the brilliance of the memoir and encouraging listeners to read the book rather than summarizing its contents.
Discussed“Your book, Born a Crime, is brilliant and I don’t want to go through the entire book, as I would love for people to read it if they haven’t.”
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Bowling Alone
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Robert D. Putnam's book 'Bowling Alone' was referenced by both guests and hosts to discuss societal trends. In a December 2024 episode, guest Alexis Ohanian cited the book to address the decline in community engagement and the loss of connective tissue in modern society. In an earlier January 2024 episode, the host brought up Putnam, identifying him as a Harvard researcher and praising 'Bowling Alone' for its exploration of the decline of social connections in America.
Discussed“I remember reading the book Bowling Alone, which talked a lot about a generation of adults who used to be part of bowling leagues and other things, but we saw a decline in people—in this case, it was men—but in general people needing to find more connective tissue in their community and not having that sense of belonging.”
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Changing World Order
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty and guest Ray Dalio discussed Dalio's book Changing World Order. Dalio explained that the book stemmed from his need to study five hundred years of historical patterns to understand how nations succeed and fail.
Discussed“The next time we spoke, we discussed his second book, Changing World Order, and now, in this interview, we're talking about his new journal, My Principles.”
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Daring Greatly
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, guests referenced the work of Brené Brown when discussing personal growth and mental health. Mandy Teefey cited advice from a Brené Brown book about incorporating mental health into daily life, while Lindsey Stirling shared that she frequently listened to Brené Brown's audiobooks in her car to fill her life with positivity.
Discussed“I'm sure it's in a Brené Brown book somewhere, but the best advice I've received is about making mental health a part of your life. That's why I say to make it your friend; you need to understand it, even if sometimes you don't know why you're feeling the way you do.”
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Food Fix
Food Fix by Dr. Mark Hyman was featured on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Jay Shetty strongly recommended the book to listeners to help them become aware of what is happening in the food system. Dr. Mark Hyman also appeared on the show to discuss the book, referencing its insights into how providing healthy food in prisons can drastically reduce violent crime rates.
Discussed“I talked about this in my last book, Food Fix; in prisons, if they give prisoners healthy food, violent crime goes down by 56%.”
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Loving what is
Loving What Is by Byron Katie was discussed on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Guest Daniel Amen praised the book as a brilliant combination of cognitive therapy and Buddhism, sharing that he reads portions of it when stressed. Byron Katie also appeared on the show to discuss the book and her personal life.
Discussed“And that he is the one person in the world that could write on my book, 'Loving What Is.' Oh gosh, how do I tell this story?”
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Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Bhagavad-Gita
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty mentioned 'Maharishi Mahesh Yogi on the Bhagavad-Gita' while discussing a book shelf with a guest and referenced concepts from the text regarding speech.
Discussed“and we were just looking through my shelf and you said you'd read the bhagavad-gita”
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Man S Search For Meaning
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, guest Ky Dickens discussed Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Emil Frankl in March 2025, naming it her favorite book and highlighting its core message about finding personal meaning in life. Chelsea Handler also mentioned the book during an October 2020 appearance, discussing how it related to her own life experiences.
Discussed“my favorite book is Victor Frank's man search for meaning I love that book one of The Beautiful takeaways in that book right is like the meaning of life is whatever gives your life meaning”
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Man's Search for Meaning
Viktor E. Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning was discussed on On Purpose with Jay Shetty in two separate episodes. In October 2020, Jay Shetty mentioned the book while talking to Chelsea Handler, noting that it had changed her life. Later, in February 2021, Daniel Amen told Shetty that Frankl's work was among his top five favorite books regarding purpose.
Recommended“my favorite book or at least it's in the top five is man's search for meaning by victor franklin”
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Man's Search For Ultimate Meaning
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, guest Ky Dickens in March 2025 named Viktor Frankl's work as her favorite book and discussed its takeaway message regarding the meaning of life, echoing a similar sentiment shared by earlier guest Daniel Amen.
Recommended“but like my favorite book is Victor Frank's man search for meaning I love that book one of The Beautiful takeaways in that book right is like the meaning of life is whatever gives your life meaning”
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My Ántonia
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, guest Ed Mylett appeared in episodes from October 2022 and April 2023 to discuss his own work and philosophy. While the book My Ántonia is associated with the podcast data, the actual dialogue focused on Mylett explaining his concepts regarding personal standards, goal-setting, and emotional homes as detailed in his own publications. The host also emphasized the accessibility and close proximity of books and podcasts in daily life as valuable resources.
Discussed“I think standards are more important than goals because I teach in my book how to set the standards that will help you achieve those goals. In essence, we really don't want the jet, the hit song, the amazing relationship, or the million dollars.”
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Ken Kesey's novel 'One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest' was referenced by guests discussing mental health and institutional experiences. Drew Barrymore mentioned the book in episode 2023-01-30 as a comparison point for the harsh nature of an institution she attended as a child. In an earlier episode from November 2022, Mandy Teefey spoke about her love for the novel, emphasizing the stark contrast between how mental health facilities are portrayed in media versus reality.
Discussed“It was much more One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.”
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Radical Confidence
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty and author Lisa Bilyeu discussed her book Radical Confidence across multiple episodes. In a 2022 episode, Shetty introduced Bilyeu's book, Radical Confidence: 10 No-BS Lessons on Becoming the Hero of Your Own Life, noting Bilyeu's perspective that action creates confidence rather than waiting for feelings of confidence. Returning to the book in 2024, Shetty highlighted its core teachings, explaining that Radical Confidence provides lessons on managing negative self-talk, overcoming failure, building a growth mindset, and clarifying personal values.
Discussed“Look, we're sitting here talking about radical confidence one year on, right?”
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Study Guide
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, various guests discussed themes of consciousness and personal growth, mentioning related works such as Ian Stevenson's Old Souls and exploring concepts like re-parenting oneself.
Discussed“A few years ago, I read the book 'Old Souls' by Ian Stevenson about past-life memories and near-death experiences.”
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The culture code
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Daniel Coyle's book The Culture Code came up in discussions regarding feedback and personal development. In November 2024, the host referenced the book while talking about a three-step method for giving proper feedback. In November 2023, Shetty expressed his deep appreciation for the work, noting that studying it helped him enhance his recruiting skills and made a positive overall impact.
Discussed“Yes, yeah, I read something similar to what you're saying in terms of how to give proper feedback, and it was in a book called The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle, and he talks about a three-step method.”
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The Four Agreements
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz was mentioned in two episodes. In an August 2022 episode, Jim Kwik referenced the founder and a team member associated with the book while discussing a past event. In a March 2022 episode, Jay Shetty shared insights from the book, specifically emphasizing its principle regarding managing expectations.
Discussed“We also had Domingo, who, as you know, is from 'The Four Agreements.' I mean, the founder was all there, and I just like Quincy comes up, and he’s 85 years old.”
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The Good Life
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, guest Brian Chesky and host Jay Shetty discussed 'The Good Life' by Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz. Shetty strongly encouraged listeners to purchase the book, which stems from the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of human happiness.
Discussed“You know, that as you know, I think you had Robert Waldinger on your show, and you know he, um, I actually met him last week for the first time. He is, as people listening probably realize, he was a Harvard professor who's run the longest study in human happiness.”
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The Greatest Secret
Rhonda Byrne's 'The Greatest Secret' was featured on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, where host Jay Shetty recommended the work as a guide for personal and spiritual journeys. Shetty and author Rhonda Byrne discussed central themes from the book, such as awareness and quotes from Lester Levinson, while reflecting on personal practices related to the law of attraction and daily mindfulness.
Discussed“And the other one was, I remember when I first started, I would, and I know you used the beautiful word awareness in The Greatest Secret, I remember I used to write on a little post-it note when I'd wake up in the morning, I'd have it next to my bedside table and then by the place where I brush”
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The Hero with a Thousand Faces
The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell came up in multiple episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Tom Bilyeu referenced Campbell's work and its connection to Star Wars and narrative theory, while Ray Dalio discussed receiving the book from his son in 2014 and how it introduced him to the concept of the hero's journey.
Discussed“my son in 2014 gave me a book joseph campbell and was called here of us a thousand faces and it refers to the hero's journey”
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Twelfth Night
On the On Purpose with Jay Shetty episode "NBA Star Chris Paul ON: How To Build Resilience & Overcome Societal Pressures," host Jay Shetty and guest Chris Paul discussed Paul's book, titled Can't Give Up Now. Shetty highlighted several meaningful passages, including Paul's unique perspective on basketball work ethic, lessons learned from his grandfather, and emotional reflections on family life. Paul explained that his church upbringing inspired the book's title and encouraged audience members to both read the book and listen to its audiobook version.
Discussed“You talk about hard work and work ethic in the book all the time, but how is this different? How do you set yourself up?”
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Unfinished
Priyanka Chopra Jonas's memoir Unfinished was featured on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Host Jay Shetty welcomed Chopra Jonas as a guest to discuss her deeply personal writing process, the insecurities she faced regarding the book's publication, and her broader reflections on success.
Discussed“I feel insecure; I’m terrified that this book is coming out. It’s the first time I’ve ever written something so personal in my whole life.”
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Unlearn
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty welcomed Humble the Poet to discuss his literary work. Shetty highlighted Unlearn as an international bestseller and later promoted the author's then-new release, Unlearn 101 Simple Truths for a Better Life, encouraging listeners to purchase copies for guidance on self-esteem and confidence.
Discussed“His first two releases, Unlearn and Things Nobody Can Teach Us, have become international bestsellers.”
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10% Happier
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, the host welcomed former ABC News anchor and author Dan Harris to discuss his bestselling book, 10% Happier. The host praised the book for its massive success, which ultimately led to the creation of Harris's podcast, and highlighted a particular appreciation for the book's core message about maintaining one's edge. During the conversation, Harris also shared insights on human connections, emphasizing that individuals who live the longest tend to cultivate strong relationships, blending personal growth concepts with practical life advice.
Discussed“Former ABC News anchor and author of "10% Happier," Mr. Dan Harris, discusses human connections. People who live the longest have strong relationships.”
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12 Rules for Life
On an episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Tom Bilyeu brought up Jordan B. Peterson's 12 Rules for Life, describing it as an extraordinary book. Bilyeu mentioned the work during a broader conversation regarding neuroscience, lobsters, and the serotonin system, and he asked host Jay Shetty if he had read it.
Discussed“have you read jordan peterson's 12 rules for life”
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A Christmas Carol
Alicia Keys appeared on a July 1, 2022, episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty to discuss her book. Throughout the conversation, host Jay Shetty and Keys explored personal growth, inherited family habits, and the emotional journey depicted in the text. Shetty praised the book's inclusion of short notes at the beginning of chapters written by important figures in Keys's life, and Keys reflected on how the writing process fostered empathy and captured her life experiences purely.
Discussed“And I know one of the stories that I share in the book is, you know, I like, like I said, we inherit all these things and I had this habit of, that my mother does all the time.”
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A Course in Miracles
On the July 3, 2023 episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, guest Dr. Zach Bush discussed A Course in Miracles by Helen Schucman. He explained how the book helped him navigate his marriage and divorce, guiding him toward practicing unconditional love rather than seeing the relationship as a failure.
Discussed“But it was the Course in Miracles that really unveiled what was happening in my effort towards marriage. I enjoyed a 20-year marriage with my wife and two amazing kids, and then she found a new path, and there was a decision—whether to see that as a failure or to practice the unconditional love for the first time in 20”
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A Gentleman in Moscow
During an episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty titled FAMOUS Musician Explains How SUCCESS & FAME Almost RUINED HIS LIFE, released on November 4, 2020, guest Mike Posner discussed his reading habits. Posner briefly mentioned to the host that he had ended up buying the novel A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles.
Discussed“i ended up buying a gentleman in moscow”
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A Radical Awakening
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty strongly recommended Dr. Shefali Tsabary's book A Radical Awakening to the audience. Toward the conclusion of the episode, Shetty praised the book and encouraged everyone to read it, noting that a link would be provided in the show notes.
Recommended“i highly recommend a radical awakening to absolutely everyone we're gonna put the link in the comments”
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Abundance
On the January 25, 2021 episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty titled Use This MINDSET To Achieve Success In the NEW WORLD, guest Peter H. Diamandis discussed his literary work. Diamandis mentioned that about eight or nine years prior, he had published his first book, Abundance, noting its subtitle and core theme that the future is better than people think.
Discussed“it was about eight or nine years ago i just published my first book called abundance uh the future is better than you think”
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
On the April 12, 2021 episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty titled "The SECRET To Success All Starts With This ONE TRAIT!" | Walter Isaacson & Jay, guest Walter Isaacson referenced Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn while discussing great books centered on personal journeys.
Recommended“speaking of great journeys um moby dick i think uh you could pick huck finn but moby dick is the same sort of thing”
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll appeared on On Purpose with Jay Shetty during an episode featuring guest Chris Paul. While discussing Paul's own book, the host and guest explored themes of resilience, hard work, recognizing personal potential, and observing patterns over an 82-game basketball season.
Discussed“And I saw that in your book too; it's like it's almost like you're observing patterns, right? Like there are all these patterns, and that's what you're saying; like there are patterns over 82 games.”
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American notes
On the April 18, 2022 episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty titled Tony Robbins ON: How To BRAINWASH Yourself For Success & Destroy NEGATIVE THOUGHT, Tony Robbins briefly referenced historical literature during the conversation. Robbins discussed a 550-page book on Anglo-American history titled Generations, noting that it was written by the same authors behind The Fourth Turning. The conversation highlighted how generational cycles and historical patterns repeat over centuries, providing a sweeping macro-level view of societal changes and recurring political crises within Western history.
Discussed“They also wrote a book called 'Generations'; it's about 550 pages of Anglo-American history.”
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Atlas Shrugged
During the June 10, 2022, episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty featuring guest Patrick Bet-David, Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged came up in conversation. The book was discussed alongside the Communist Manifesto during a debate contrasting two opposing economic philosophies.
Discussed“They're debating two books: one is one form of economy, the other book is another form of economy. They're debating 'Atlas Shrugged' and the 'Communist Manifesto,' which is kind of like the complete opposite of religions in economics.”
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Awakening joy
On the July 8, 2024 episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty featuring Melinda French Gates, the guest reflected on Awakening Joy by James Baraz and Shoshana Alexander. Melinda French Gates shared that she carried the book in her bag for years after reading it a long time ago. She highlighted a pivotal lesson she learned from the text, which is the capacity to hold joy and sadness side by side.
Discussed“Many years ago, I read a book called 'Awakening Joy' by James Baraz and Shoshana Alexander. One thing I learned from that book—I carried it in my bag for years—is that you can hold joy and sadness side by side.”
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Host picks
- Flow
- Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
- Principles
- The Bhagavad Gita
- A Radical Awakening
- Believe IT
- Born a Crime
- Can't Hurt Me
- Changing World Order
- Crushing It!
- Drive
- Emotional Agility
- Everything Is Figureoutable
- Exponential Organizations
- Face to Face
- Feel better fast and make it last
- Flow: the Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
- Food Fix
- Glucose Revolution
- Good Anxiety
Guest picks
- The Power of Now
- Man S Search For Meaning
- Man's Search For Ultimate Meaning
- The Alchemist
- The Hero with a Thousand Faces
- 12 Rules for Life
- A Gentleman in Moscow
- Abundance
- Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- Between the World and Me
- Born a Crime
- Brave New World
- Die with Zero
- DON QUIXOTE
- Fast Like a Girl
- Fed up
- Happy Money
- Harry Potter
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
- How to Read the Bible
Guests who recommended books
- Walter Isaacson (11)
- Tom Bilyeu (9)
- Daniel Amen (8)
- David Blaine (7)
- Mike Posner (6)
- Ky Dickens (5)
- Will Smith (5)
- Adam Grant (4)
- Chelsea handler (4)
- Bill Gates (3)
- Andrew Huberman (2)
- Peter Diamandis (2)
- Ozan Varol (2)
- Marie Forleo (2)
- Kobe Bryant (2)
- Deepak Chopra (1)
- Suneera Madhani (1)
- Lewis Howes (1)
- Alia Bhatt (1)
- Rhonda Byrne (1)
- Ray Dalio (1)
- Francia Raisa (1)
- Priyanka Chopra Jonas (1)
- Daniel Pink (1)
- Dr. Mark Hyman (1)
- Kelly Rowland (1)
- Wim Hof (1)
- Lori Gottlieb (1)
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“There's a really good book out there called Glucose Revolution; it's very well written. You can read it in like three to four hours about how to manage your glucose curve.”
“And grab a copy of the book Unxious. It's available right now. Make sure you follow Humble across social media if you don't already.”
“He wrote a book called the case against reality that the universe that we see is not real. It's a projection.”
“I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Lynn Jackson who wrote the book Signs.”
“so there's this beautiful piece of wisdom that I always share from Charles Horton Culie and he wrote this in 1890 I think it was which just shows how true this has been for such a long time and obviously long before that as well and he said The challenge today is I'm not what I think I am. I'm”
“he wrote Don kote which is this book about a guy that wants to save the world and make the world a better place”
“actually I read Sid artha by home H when I was young I think like 11 12 1 around around that time and and his character fasts”
“The Magicians I like the most like Harry Houdini Ricky Jay Ricky J wrote a book called learned pigs and fireproof women which is that kind of guide book to all these people that were using their bodies to do crazy thing”
“And The Magicians I like the most like Harry Houdini Ricky Jay Ricky J wrote a book called learned pigs and fireproof women which is that kind of guide book to all these people that were using their bodies to do crazy thing”
“one of my favorite most favorite books that I've recently read is die with zero it is such an incredible book it's this crazy concept of just taking risks and you have your golden years of your life like we should be spending our money doing our things in our Prime”
“it's called flow and for anyone who doesn't know flow the way it's defined in that book is where your skills meet your challenge”
“I really hope that everyone goes and grabs a copy of your book good anxiety”
“I interview I don't know if you've had Ken Honda on, but he wrote I know Happy Money had him on. Dude, he's so cool.”
“The book's called Make Money Easy: Create Financial Freedom and Live a Richer Life. Lewis House. Lewis, I'm so grateful genuinely for this conversation.”
“Shaheen my sister wrote a book um it's called I've never been unhappier”