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Jay Shetty's book list: the books mentioned on 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, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s u…
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Most recommended on On Purpose with Jay Shetty
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The Bhagavad Gita
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty and Janvi Harrison discussed Jack Hawley's translation and interpretation of The Bhagavad Gita across several episodes. Shetty named the text as one of the books that changed his life, citing key teachings such as the power of equanimity, the disciplined mind, Svadharma, and detaching from the fruits of one's labor. Harrison also shared memories of studying the text at her temple school during childhood.
Recommended“Book number nine is the Bhagavad Gita. Here's the lesson. You have the right to the work, but never to the fruit of the work. And this single idea makes every other book on this list make sense.”
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Think Like A Monk
Jay Shetty's book Think Like A Monk was discussed on On Purpose with Jay Shetty between 2022 and 2024 by the host and guests such as La La Anthony, Ed Mylett, Lewis Howes, and Jelly Roll. Guests praised the book for providing practical frameworks, examples, and clear guidance on discovering personal purpose and overcoming self-sabotage, with Jelly Roll noting that reading it during a difficult period in his life left a profound impact.
Discussed“And then you DM'd me back. And I was just taken away cuz you said you were aware of my work and you'd read Think Like a Monk at a really low time in your life.”
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Flow
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty frequently recommended and discussed Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi's book Flow, often alongside guests like Zane Lowe. Shetty highlighted the book as one of his favorites, using it to explain that happiness is not a distant destination but an engineered state of deep immersion. The speakers explored the core concept of flow, noting how artists, musicians, athletes, and speakers experience warped perceptions of time when their skills perfectly match their challenges.
Recommended“Book number six is called Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi. Here is the lesson. Happiness is not a destination or an emotion, it's a state of absorption that you can engineer.”
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Man's Search for Meaning
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty and various guests frequently recommended and discussed Viktor E. Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, highlighting its message on finding purpose, maintaining inner freedom, and discovering meaning through extreme adversity and suffering.
Discussed“Have you read Man's Search for Meaning? Yeah, of course.”
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The Alchemist
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty and various guests, including Lewis Howes, Russ, Big Sean, and Will Smith, discussed Paulo Coelho's classic novel, "The Alchemist." Guests frequently cited the book as a personal lighthouse and a major influence on their creative journeys, with Russ noting that it directly inspired his album Santiago. Shetty and his guests reflected on the book's enduring themes of recognizing personal signs, pursuing one's destiny, and finding internal answers.
Recommended“That's what That's actually the concept of The Alchemist, one of my favorite books as well. Yeah, that's real. that.”
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The culture code
Jay Shetty brought up Daniel Coyle's book The Culture Code multiple times across several episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, including conversations with Leila Hormozi, Jordan Peterson, and Robert Waldinger, to illustrate how safety is a core leadership trait and to discuss effective feedback methods. Shetty shared that he read a chapter a day to improve his own leadership and recruitment skills. Additionally, Jordan Peterson referenced the book during an appearance to discuss a three-step method for providing proper feedback and holding people to high standards.
Recommended“And I remember reading uh Daniel Coyle's culture code. I don't know if you've read that book. It's a really good book. And he talks about in the first chapter, he talks about how like the core leadership trait you need is not love or control, it's safety.”
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The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel van der Kolk's book The Body Keeps the Score was discussed across several episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Guests including Trevor Noah, Laverne Cox, Dr. Gabor Maté, Dr. Nicole LePera, and Kelly Rowland referenced the book alongside Shetty to explore how the physical body stores trauma, stress, and memories.
Discussed“I know we're both big fans of that book, The Body Keeps the Score.”
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The Power of Now
Eckhart Tolle's book The Power of Now was mentioned across multiple episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty by guests including Emma Grede, Mel Robbins, Will Smith, Daniel Amen, and Mike Posner. Speakers discussed how reading the book helped them learn about mindfulness, presence, slowing down time, and dealing with stress.
Discussed“And so I started reading things like, you know, The Power of Now or like you know, like all of these things that like Conversations with God.”
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The Artist's Way
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, guests including Alicia Keys, Alexis Ren, and Michael Acton Smith recommended The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. The speakers highlighted practical takeaways from the classic book, such as taking solo artist dates and practicing morning pages to foster creativity and stillness.
Recommended“And I remember doing a beautiful book called The Artist's Way. Um Julia Cameron, I believe her name is. It's like tried and true book, like classic.”
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Meditations
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius was discussed across multiple episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Guests like Robin Sharma and Ryan Holiday recommended the text as a foundational favorite, while host Jay Shetty cited specific passages to illustrate concepts of mental control, pre-framing the day, and finding inner strength.
Discussed“Marcus Aurelius wrote in his Meditations, "You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength."”
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Think and Grow Rich
Napoleon Hill's book Think and Grow Rich was discussed on On Purpose with Jay Shetty across several episodes. Jay Shetty mentioned that he was mentored by the book after reading it seventeen times, and guest Bob Proctor shared that the book was introduced to him early in his studies. Additionally, Will Smith and Russ discussed reading Napoleon Hill alongside friends to understand the power of a mastermind, and Jay Shetty noted teachings from the book regarding how people become what they think about.
Discussed“When I was reading your book, I felt so happy because when you were sharing, this was the greatest secret; I couldn't agree with you more.”
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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Deepak Chopra discussed his book The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and the guiding principles behind it. The book was also recommended and discussed by several guests and the host, including Jay Shetty, Jhené Aiko, Will Smith, Kunal Nayyar, and Big Sean, who shared how the text inspired their personal, spiritual, and psychological journeys.
Discussed“i remember reading the seven spiritual laws of success and tearing up you know”
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Exponential Organizations
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty frequently brought up Exponential Organizations by Salim Ismail and Kevin Young. Shetty recommended and discussed the book to illustrate how modern companies like Uber and Airbnb achieved massive scale rapidly. He shared that studying the book helped him discover his own massive transformational purpose, and he recalled inviting the author, Salim Ismail, to speak at his past corporate job.
Recommended“Yes, I remember reading a Salim Ismail wrote this book called Exponential Organizations and it was in the early days of the rise of Uber, the rise of Airbnb and he was talking about how Airbnb in its first 5 years or 10 years had access to more real estate than hotel brands that had been around for 50 years”
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Atomic Habits
James Clear's Atomic Habits has been recommended and discussed on On Purpose with Jay Shetty by Shetty himself as well as guests like Dr. Darshan Shah. Speakers emphasized how the book demonstrates that human behavior is driven by environmental systems rather than sheer willpower, highlighting that small daily improvements compound significantly over time.
Discussed“The psychologist James Clear, building on decades of behavioral science, articulated something in Atomic Habits that has now been validated across hundreds of studies.”
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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Lori Gottlieb's Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and its accompanying journal were featured on On Purpose with Jay Shetty across multiple episodes. Host Jay Shetty recommended the book and journal to listeners, praising its insights and humorous tone. During an appearance, author Lori Gottlieb discussed specific patient stories from the text, such as a woman struggling with forced forgiveness and another repeating unhealthy dating patterns, to illustrate therapeutic concepts and explain the unique structure of the book, which places her dual role as both therapist and patient on display.
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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Principles
Ray Dalio's book Principles was discussed and recommended across multiple episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Host Jay Shetty frequently praised the insights and wisdom contained in the book, recommending it to his audience. Guest Tom Bilyeu also referenced the book's framework for handling feedback, while Dalio himself used it to explain professional disagreements.
Recommended“the first time I spoke to him we're speaking about his book principles an incredible book if you haven't read it highly recommend that you get it”
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Signs
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, the host repeatedly recommended and discussed Laura Lynne Jackson's book Signs. Jay Shetty mentioned the book during interviews with guests like Kate Cassidy and while hosting author Laura Lynne Jackson herself to explore themes of grief, intuition, and receiving signs from deceased loved ones.
Recommended“Yeah, I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Lynne Jackson, who wrote the book Signs. Yeah.”
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The all-or-nothing marriage
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, guests including Logan Yuri, Esther Perel, Adam, and Daniel Pink recommended The All-or-Nothing Marriage by Eli J. Finkel. The hosts and guests discussed the book to explore the social psychology of marriage, how modern relationships have evolved, the importance of novelty and aliveness, and ways to recalibrate expectations during difficult times.
Recommended“One of my mentors, Eli Finkele, he has this great book called The All or Nothing Marriage. And he talks about different times in a relationship.”
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The Gift
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty frequently referenced Edith Eger's book The Gift when discussing his reading habits, personal mindset, and the resilience of Holocaust survivors. Shetty brought up the work multiple times to illustrate how individuals can find meaning and overcome extreme trauma, drawing parallels between Eger's insights and those of Viktor Frankl.
Discussed“no that reminds me of uh Edith eiger's book the gift and the work of Victor Franco”
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What Happened to You?
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Oprah Winfrey and Jay Shetty discussed Winfrey's co-authored book, What Happened to You?, exploring how the work reframes trauma, challenges common misconceptions about adversity, and incorporates insights from Dr. Bruce Perry regarding early worldview formation.
Discussed“Oh, what a great question, Jay. I thought trauma, prior to my conversations with Bruce in in doing this book, I thought trauma had to be a big gigantic thing, experience. You had to go through a tsunami, literally a If not literally a tsunami, a tsunami-like crisis in your life.”
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Glucose Revolution
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty and guest Dr. Darshan Shah recommended Jessie Inchauspé's Glucose Revolution as a practical resource for managing glucose curves, blood sugar, and daily nutrition habits.
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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Think You'll Be Happy
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty praised Nicole Avant's book Think You'll Be Happy and quoted extensively from its pages during interviews to discuss grief, parental lessons, and memories involving Pharrell Williams.
Discussed“I'm reading from your book if you don't mind, if that's okay. So this is page 53 for those who are reading along with us in Think You'll Be Happy.”
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Bible
During the June 12, 2023, episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty titled Jerrod Carmichael ON: How To Reframe Shame Into Self Growth, guest Jerrod Carmichael discussed the Bible. Carmichael reflected on his process of internalizing philosophy by removing the magical elements from the Bible. He noted that approaching the text in this way helped him personally, even though he spoke cautiously while considering his mother's traditional reactions.
Discussed“Now I’m internalizing, though, that philosophy and seeing it as philosophy I had to remove the magic from the Bible, right? And this is what works for me; I’m saying this cautiously, because I know I can still see the ears of my mother perking up, so I’m saying that this is what has helped me.”
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Daring Greatly
Brené Brown's book Daring Greatly came up in multiple episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Melinda French Gates discussed how the book helped her find the courage to speak publicly about sensitive topics despite facing criticism, while Selena Gomez's mother Mandy Teefey credited Brown's work for shaping her views on mental health, and host Jay Stirling mentioned listening to the author's books on Audible.
Recommended“I started listening to a very liberal Catholic priest, Richard Rohr, and his writings. That was incredibly helpful to me to realize you could push against some of that, some of those man-made rules, and I listened to a lot and read a lot of Brené Brown's work. You know, Daring Greatly was hugely helpful to me”
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The Organized Mind
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Daniel Levitin's book The Organized Mind was featured across multiple episodes. Shetty recommended the book in April 2026 as a life-changing read explaining the neurological cost of mental clutter and decision fatigue, referenced it in April 2022 for its impact on his thinking, and discussed it in July 2025 while exploring how Warren Buffett manages decision fatigue.
Recommended“Book number three is The Organized Mind by Daniel Levitin. Here's the lesson. Your brain was never designed to hold the life you're asking it to hold, and every ounce of mental clutter is costing you intelligence.”
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman's book Thinking, Fast and Slow was discussed across multiple episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Jay Shetty recommended the book twice, noting its connection to behavioral science and explaining how it illustrates systematic errors in human judgment and cognitive biases where the brain's two systems often conflict. Additionally, Shard brought up the book during a discussion on cognitive biases, specifically referencing the concept that what you see is all there is when people draw conclusions from limited interactions.
Recommended“Book number five, Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. The lesson, you have two brains and they're lying to each other. And the one you trust most is the one that's wrong most often.”
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling was discussed on On Purpose with Jay Shetty across multiple episodes. Dhar Mann mentioned the book in May 2026 to illustrate overcoming publisher rejections and achieving success. Jay Shetty referenced it in October 2025, noting that the author was a struggling single mother on welfare before writing the book, demonstrating that perceived life delays are part of growth. Earlier, in December 2022, Trevor Noah discussed the book while reflecting on his childhood reading habits, noting that he had no interest in reading fiction like Harry Potter.
Discussed“how J.K. Rowling had so many publishers turn her down before Harry Potter came out or how Walt Disney um went bankrupt multiple times before even coming up with Mickey Mouse.”
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty brought up Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to illustrate the importance of rest and renewal through the story of the woodcutter. David Grutman also mentioned that a former boss made employees study the book, and Daymond John referenced its principles while discussing strategy.
Discussed“One of my favorite stories is from Stephen Covey. He tells the story of two tree cutters. The first tree cutter cuts one tree every single day. And in 30 days, he's cut 30 trees. The second woodcutter spends one day sharpening, the next day cutting.”
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The Secret
Rhonda Byrne's book The Secret was brought up on On Purpose with Jay Shetty by various guests. Alexis Ren mentioned that her mother used to play the audiobook in their minivan during childhood, Mona Kattan referenced the text when discussing popular concepts of manifestation, and Big Sean discussed related self-help literature that shifted his mindset.
Discussed“she would um play the secret in the minivan whenever we like go on our errands and i'm just like what is this i don't understand”
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Radical Confidence
On the podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty and guest Lisa Bilyeu discussed Bilyeu's book Radical Confidence. Shetty recommended the book to listeners across multiple episodes, highlighting its ten no-nonsense lessons designed to help readers navigate relationships, careers, and personal growth. Bilyeu explained that the core message of the book is that individuals do not need to feel fully confident in order to show up, take action, and become the heroes of their own lives.
Recommended“The book everyone is called 'Radical Confidence: 11 Lessons on How to Get the Relationship, Career, and Life You Want Today.'”
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The Myth of Normal
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty repeatedly recommended Dr. Gabor Maté's book The Myth of Normal. During episodes in October 2022 and February 2024, Shetty highlighted the book as an essential resource for understanding the link between trauma, illness, and healing in a toxic culture. He urged listeners to purchase the book to access deeper insights and step-by-step guidance that complemented the podcast's conversational themes.
Recommended“And everyone who's been listening or watching at home, if you don't already, please do grab a copy of the book, Myth of Normal, because our first and second conversations were very different and I guide you towards the book for the deeper resources, the step-by-step guide.”
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The Greatest Secret
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty and Bob Proctor discussed Rhonda Byrne's book The Greatest Secret, praising its focus on awareness, while Shetty recommended the book as a guide for personal spiritual journeys.
Discussed“and i know you used the beautiful word awareness in the greatest secret i remember”
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The light between us
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty recommended Laura Lynne Jackson's book The light between us across multiple episodes, introducing the author as a remarkable writer. Later, Laura Lynne Jackson appeared on the show to discuss how her first book explored human connection and spiritual truths.
Discussed“You know, my first book, The Light Between Us, was really about the truth I found out about how connected we all are and what that can mean for our lives and the lives of those around us.”
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Changing World Order
On the podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty discussed Ray Dalio's book 'Changing World Order' during multiple episodes. In January 2021, Shetty introduced the full title, 'The Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail,' and repeatedly encouraged listeners to pre-order it. Later, in November 2022, Shetty brought up the book again in the introduction of the episode, noting it as Dalio's second book discussed on the program.
Discussed“uh next time we spoke we spoke about a second book changing World Order and the third one this interview”
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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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Bowling Alone
On Purpose with Jay Shetty featured discussions on Robert D. Putnam's book Bowling Alone across multiple episodes. In December 2024, guest Alexis Ohanian referenced the book to examine the decline of community engagement and the changing nature of social belonging over generations. Earlier in January 2024, the host and guest Dan Buettner cited Putnam's research and the book to discuss how social connections have diminished in America.
Discussed“I remember reading the book uh bowling alone which talked a lot about a generation of adults who you know used to be a part of bowling leagues and these other things but you saw this Decline and people”
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The 5 Love Languages for Men
Jay Shetty and Radhi Devlukia-Shetty discussed The 5 Love Languages for Men by Gary Chapman on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Jay Shetty used the book to explain love languages, while Radhi Devlukia-Shetty shared that they read it on their honeymoon and strongly recommended it to anyone struggling to connect with their partner.
Recommended“so if you don't know what the love languages are it's a great book by gary chapman”
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Born a Crime
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty praised Trevor Noah's memoir Born a Crime as a brilliant book and encouraged the audience to read it rather than summarizing it. He also discussed how childhood experiences shape identity and mentioned a prior recommendation of the audiobook.
Recommended“So, anyway, but I I want to start with you but you know, your book Born a Crime is a brilliant brilliant book and I don't want to go through the whole book.”
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How to Do the Work
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty frequently praised Dr. Nicole LePera's number one New York Times bestseller, How to Do the Work, recommending it to listeners at the close of his initial interview with her in September 2021. In a later episode in September 2024, Shetty and his guest reflected on the book's impact, noting how many individuals reached out during their healing journeys after reading it and discovered relationship challenges through its insights.
Discussed“I would hear from many individuals on their healing journey after writing my first book, how to do the work. I'm starting to feel good in my life, and now I feel either ready to be in a relationship or I am in a relationship, but it's in my relationship where I'm really stuck.”
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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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Many Lives, Many Masters
On an episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Scooter Braun recommended Brian L. Weiss's book Many Lives, Many Masters, explaining that exploring reincarnation provides a meaningful perspective on life. Later in the same episode, Braun brought up the book again to illustrate how accepting reincarnation helps eliminate the fear of death and highlights the continuous journey of learning. Additionally, Jay Shetty mentioned the book as a major personal influence.
Discussed“I felt and Dr. Brian Weiss when you look at many lives, many masters and all all of his materials.”
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The Creative Act
Jay Shetty and Lil Nas X discussed The Creative Act by Rick Rubin on On Purpose with Jay Shetty during a conversation about art and creativity. Shetty brought up the book to explore creativity beyond mere production, and strongly recommended that listeners get a copy.
Discussed“I like Rick Rubin. Yeah. Yeah, I like his book. I only I only skimmed I only like skimmed through it but I like it.”
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The four tendencies
During the episode titled MASTER THESE Habits If You Want To Become SUCCESSFUL! of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty introduced guest Gretchen Rubin and highlighted her book, The Four Tendencies, as the primary topic of conversation. Later in the episode, Shetty recommended that listeners purchase a copy of the book if they enjoyed the discussion. Additionally, in an August 2019 episode featuring Huda and Mona Kattan, Huda Kattan referenced Rubin's book when discussing her own personality test results.
Discussed“Today's guest is Gretchen Rubin, the author of several books including the New York Times bestsellers Outer Order, In a Calm, Better Than Before, The Happiness Project, Happier at Home and The Four Tendencies, which we'll be diving into today.”
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Unfinished
Priyanka Chopra Jonas's memoir Unfinished was discussed on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Shetty introduced the memoir at the start of the interview and recommended that listeners purchase a copy at the end of the episode. During the interview, Chopra Jonas spoke about her personal insecurities and feelings of vulnerability regarding the release of her very first book.
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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Quran
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, the Quran was discussed in the context of comparative religion and personal spiritual growth. Will Smith shared his experience reading the Quran at age sixteen after being asked to by a partner, and explained how he and Jada later studied religious traditions together as part of their intellectual and spiritual bond.
Discussed“and i and i've i've had beautiful experiences reading the bible and the quran and and the gita”
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The Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita was discussed on On Purpose with Jay Shetty across different episodes. In a February 2023 episode, the host referenced the text to explore the concept of ego and how it manifests in two ways, relating it to themes in his guest's own book. Earlier, in August 2022, guest Gauranga Das spoke with Jay Shetty about how his search for answers beyond his standard education led him to the Bhagavad Gita, citing its insight that hope is our greatest asset.
Discussed“Yes, it's an interesting concept, and it's talked about in the Bhagavad-gita and not the monk text, and in the book, it talks about how like ego is demonstrated in two ways.”
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THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, interior designer Kelly Wearstler and host Jay Shetty discussed The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin S. Sharma. Shetty recalled reading the book in his youth and shared an inspirational quote from it contrasting ordinary people who have big televisions with extraordinary people who have big libraries. In another episode featuring the author, Robin Sharma reflected on his initial experience self-publishing the book and facing skepticism.
Discussed“I remember a quote from Robin Sharma which I read when I was very young he wrote a book called The monku sold his Ferrari”
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Die with Zero
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, guest Suneera Madhani repeatedly recommended Bill Perkins and William O. Perkins's book Die with Zero. Madhani praised it as one of her favorite recent reads, highlighting its central concept of embracing personal risks and utilizing one's wealth to fully enjoy life's golden years and prime stages.
Recommended“One of my favorite most favorite books that I've recently read is Die With Zero. Mhm. It is such an incredible book.”
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Go Higher
Go Higher by Big Sean was featured on On Purpose with Jay Shetty when the host interviewed the artist. Shetty shared that he had written the foreword to the book, praised its contents, and repeatedly encouraged the audience to purchase a copy.
Recommended“And I was so grateful that he let me write the forward to his beautiful book Yes. Go Higher. Uh I saw some in the in the audience. If you haven't got a copy, I'd love to see it. I'd love to see it. No, thank you. If you haven't got a copy, make sure you go and grab one.”
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Man Enough
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Demi Lovato recommended Man Enough by Justin Baldoni across two different episodes. In November 2021, Lovato mentioned the book while discussing her interview with Baldoni. She brought it up again in April 2022, noting that reading and discussing books like Baldoni's helped expand her consciousness.
Recommended“Um a lot of the people that I'm having conversations with, you know, you have a great book and um I think reading is something that has helped expand my consciousness a lot, too.”
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The Courage to Be Disliked
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, the host recommended The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro Kishimi and Fumitake Koga on multiple episodes. Shetty highlighted its core lesson that individuals often live in fear of other people's judgment rather than living authentically. He also shared his personal experience reading the book, discussing how it helped him realize the importance of walking into a room and being entirely comfortable with oneself.
Recommended“Book number four is The Courage to Be Disliked. Here's the lesson. You're not living your life. You're living your fear of other people's judgment, and it has cost you everything authentic about you.”
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The Daily Laws
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty recommended Robert Greene's book The Daily Laws. Shetty shared that the book became a daily read for him during the previous Christmas and that he frequently recommended it to his wife and closest friends, having initially highlighted the newly released title during an earlier episode introduction.
Recommended“And I really believe that last Christmas The Daily Laws of Power became my daily read. And I have recommended it to so many people. My wife started reading it. My closest friends have started reading it.”
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The Four Seasons of Marriage
On Purpose with Jay Shetty featured Gary Chapman's book across multiple episodes. In February 2021, Jay Shetty brought up the work to illustrate how relationships go through distinct seasons like summer, winter, spring, or autumn rather than remaining stagnant. He revisited the recommendation in April 2022, suggesting the title to listeners who are single or seeking love, noting the author's insightful perspective on relationship stages.
Recommended“and there's actually a really good book on this by gary chapman and i think it's called the four seasons of love or the four seasons of marriage or relationships”
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The Giving Tree
Guest Robin Sharma recommended Shel Silverstein's classic book The Giving Tree on multiple episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Sharma highlighted the title as a foundational work that individuals should read and master.
Recommended“Maybe it's The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.”
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The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of ...
On an episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty recommended Mel Robbins' book The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About. Shetty praised the book while discussing how to manage random thoughts and let go of the need to control others, and he thanked Robbins for writing a work that resonated with so many readers.
Recommended“By the way, everything in the let them theory, this book, is literally every thought. Those 70,000 thoughts, that's what you're addressing in this book.”
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The Obstacle Is the Way
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Lewis Howes referenced Ryan Holiday's The Obstacle Is the Way to illustrate the idea that confronting one's greatest fears is the path forward. Jay Shetty also enthusiastically recommended the book at the end of the episode.
Recommended“whereas ryan holiday says the obstacle is the way like your greatest fears is the way this is something i've been doing as a kid since my teens of realizing”
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The Prophet
Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet came up on On Purpose with Jay Shetty when Robin Sharma recommended reading it on two separate occasions. Sharma first mentioned the book on March 18, 2026, as part of a list of masterful books to focus on, and previously recommended it on April 8, 2024, as part of a minimalist reading list.
Recommended“Maybe it's The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran.”
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The Untethered Soul
Judd Apatow and Kunal Nayyar both recommended Michael A. Singer's book on On Purpose with Jay Shetty as a significant self-help resource that helped them understand the separation between themselves and their thoughts.
Recommended“I mean, the three that I go back to all the time one is called The Untethered Soul uh by Michael Singer.”
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8 Rules of Love
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, guest Lewis Howes promoted Jay Shetty's book 8 Rules of Love, encouraging listeners to purchase both of their books simultaneously. In another episode, Radhi Devlukia also mentioned Shetty's book, sharing that she had started reading it during a plane journey after listening to the podcast.
Recommended“If you're going to buy my book, which I'm deeply grateful for, I want to see if you haven't bought Jay's book yet, make sure to buy both of us at the same time. Take a screenshot I love that.”
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Connected
During an episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty titled "The Simple Secret of Being Happier…" in April 2026, Jan-Emmanuel De Neve recommended Nicholas A. Christakis and James H. Fowler's book Connected to illustrate the ripple effect of workplace moods on family life. Later that month in the episode "10 Harsh Truths I Wish I Knew in My 20s," Jay Shetty mentioned the same book to explain how behaviors, emotions, and health outcomes spread through social networks like contagions.
Discussed“Dr. James Fowler, in his landmark research published in the New England Journal of Medicine and expanded in his book Connected, demonstrated that behaviors, emotions, and even health outcomes spread through social networks like contagions.”
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Ego Is the Enemy
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty listed Ego Is the Enemy while recommending Ryan Holiday's books. Novak Djokovic also mentioned the book, noting that he initially believed ego was the enemy before shifting his perspective to befriending it.
Recommended“Ego Is the Enemy, Stillness Is the Key we we talked about last time. I mean and this one, Courage Is Calling is what we've been talking about today.”
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Eyewitness
On an episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty released on September 9, 2022, host Jay Shetty reflected on the nerves of launching a first book. In a later episode from April 2024, guest Robin Sharma discussed the ideas of wealth presented in his own 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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Goodnight Moon 60th Anniversary Edition
Margaret Wise Brown's Goodnight Moon was featured on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. In January 2021, Gretchen Rubin recommended the anniversary edition as part of her favorite children's books. In February 2023, Robert Waldinger mentioned reading the book to small children to illustrate eudaimonic well-being.
Discussed“The best example is you have a small child who you read to at night before bed. And you're reading the book Goodnight Moon, and your child wants you to read that book for the eighth time.”
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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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The 48 Laws of Power
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Robert Greene's book The 48 Laws of Power was discussed by multiple guests. On August 5, 2024, Jay Shetty praised the book as phenomenal while showing off a limited edition copy sent by Greene. Previously, on February 21, 2022, guest Adam Goldston told Shetty that reading the book during an illness was a major turning point and the first real reading he did in his adult life.
Recommended“Uh I've always been a fan of your books and you sent me this beautiful limited edition version, which I'm getting to show off on the show. Uh but The 48 Laws, what a what a phenomenal book.”
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The Code Breaker
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty referenced Walter Isaacson's book The Code Breaker across multiple episodes. Shetty recommended the book to listeners fascinated by science and curiosity, and in a later episode discussed the book's depiction of Jennifer Doudna to illustrate how readers can find meaningful role models.
Discussed“he just wrote a book about her life it's called code breaker”
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The Five Love Languages
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty referenced Gary Chapman's work, including a book on the seasons of relationships and his famous model of the five love languages, to discuss personal growth and relationship stages.
Discussed“some of you know gary chapman's five love languages”
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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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The Righteous Mind
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty recommended The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt, explaining that people do not use reason to form beliefs, but rather use beliefs to select reasons. In another episode, Shetty referenced the book to describe how individuals often mistakenly view their own perspectives as the sole valid way of thinking.
Recommended“Book number eight is The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt. You can tell I've read this one a few times. I've lost the cover. Here's the lesson. You don't use reason to form your beliefs. You use your beliefs to select your reasons, and everyone you disagree with is doing the same thing.”
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The School of Greatness
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty highlighted Lewis Howes's first book, The School of Greatness, as a companion to his podcast, noting it was the foundation for the show and calling Howes a New York Times bestselling author. Shetty also mentioned the book during a later episode while discussing Howes's background.
Discussed“You wrote your first book, The School of Greatness.”
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The Sleep Revolution
On Purpose with Jay Shetty featured discussions where Jay Shetty recommended Arianna Huffington's book The Sleep Revolution as one of his favorites and later brought it up to discuss how it gave him permission to prioritize quality sleep.
Discussed“I I'm so glad that you brought up sleep and coronasomnia, which I which I had not heard actually, but I I know when I read your book, Sleep Revolution, that really gave me the permission to feel like I needed quality sleep.”
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This Side of Paradise
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, F. Scott Fitzgerald's This Side of Paradise was discussed by the host in early 2023. The guest suggested keeping the book open on household surfaces for easy reading, while Jay Shetty later referenced reading a memoir and exploring complex personal encounters.
Discussed“But then to hear someone who is seeing it from multiple perspectives—that there was also this, the most challenging part of this book to read was when you talked about the encounters you were having while you were sleeping, and even in this, and I’ll let you explain it.”
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When the Body Says No
Dr. Gabor Maté's book When the Body Says No was highlighted on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Jay Shetty noted the book among the guest's bestselling works while discussing trauma and hidden stress, and Dr. Maté subsequently recommended the book directly to the audience, explaining its core premise that the body expresses illness when a person fails to say no.
Recommended“Well, um read my books. But, uh uh Well, I actually actually, I did mention the book I wrote called When the Body Says No, which is the whole point is that when you don't say no, the body will say it for you in the form of illness.”
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Fair Play
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty brought up the film Fair Play across multiple episodes while discussing relationship dynamics and competitiveness. In conversations with Dr. Orna Guralnik, Shetty mentioned the movie to illustrate the psychology of financial dynamics and competition in partnerships, while Dr. Orna discussed whether she had seen it.
Discussed“Fair Play. I didn't see that. Did you see that?”
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Good to Great
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Tim Ferriss mentioned Jim Collins's book Good to Great to illustrate creative hours and tracking. Ryan Holiday also referenced the book while telling the story of James Stockdale and the Stockdale Paradox.
Discussed“You know, Jim Collins, the writer of author of Good to Great and Built to Last and these iconic books, he tracks his creative hours.”
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Inner Engineering
The book Inner Engineering by Sadhguru was discussed across two different episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty. First, on December 7, 2020, Willow Smith mentioned on the podcast that she was reading the book every day as part of her routine. Later, on March 11, 2022, Will Smith also appeared on the podcast and shared that he was dedicating time every day to read Sadhguru's Inner Engineering as a component of his personal growth practice.
Discussed“i'm reading inner engineering by sad guru so that's something that i've been putting my time into every day”
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Magnificent Obsession
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Bob Proctor brought up Lloyd C. Douglas's book Magnificent Obsession across two separate episodes. Proctor mentioned reading the work to challenge and reframe the negative perception of the word obsession, realizing how a major personal focus could be viewed in a positive light.
Discussed“so then i got a hold of lloyd c douglas's book the magnificent obsession and i i thought how could it be negative it's magnificent”
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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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Mindfulness in Plain English
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Dr. Gabor Maté mentioned Bhante Gunaratana's book Mindfulness in Plain English as a work he had been reading recently. Maté used the book to illustrate concepts of higher morality and the importance of being true to oneself.
Discussed“You know, so there's another uh spiritual teacher, Gunaratana. He wrote a book called uh Mindfulness in Plain English, Mhm. which I've just been working through recently and um he's talking about a higher morality that comes from being truly yourselves and in touch.”
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THE 5 SECOND RULE
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty introduced Mel Robbins as a New York Times bestselling author and highlighted her work, including The 5 Second Rule. During the episode, Robbins shared an anecdote about her success in the audiobook industry, noting that The 5 Second Rule became the most successful self-published audiobook in history and ultimately led to a seven-book deal with Audible.
Discussed“the most successful self-published audiobook in the history of audiobooks is the 5-sec rule that leads to a seven book audible original deals with audible because of the success of that and I kept telling myself”
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The Algebra of Wealth
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty brought up Scott Galloway's book The Algebra of Wealth. Shetty referenced the text during interviews to explore the common challenges people face when setting unrealistic or long-term financial goals.
Discussed“One of the things I love you talk about in the book, The Algebra of Wealth, is you talk about the challenge we have with our goals.”
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The Hidden Messages in Water
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Big Sean discussed reading The Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto. The guest mentioned the book to illustrate how spoken words and positive intentions affect microscopic water crystals, relating those concepts back to the high water content found in the human body.
Discussed“And you know, I read this book, The Hidden Messages in Water, I believe it's called.”
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The Mahabharata
The Mahabharata arose in multiple episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty. In March 2022, Jay Shetty brought up the ancient epic to discuss a story featuring a teacher and a student talking about the most amazing thing in the world. Later, in November 2020, Wim Hof mentioned reading the Mahabharata and other foundational texts during his youth.
Discussed“there's actually a beautiful i don't know if we ever talked about this there's a beautiful piece in the mahabharata which is the gita is a small part of and one of the students asked the teacher”
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The Power of Positive Thinking
The book 'The Power of Positive Thinking' by Norman Vincent Peale was discussed across multiple episodes of On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Guest Tony Robbins recalled interviewing Dr. Peale when Robbins was thirty-two years old, while guest Jim Kwik highlighted the book as a classic personal growth title that fundamentally changed his perspective on reading and self-improvement.
Discussed“I remember I interviewed uh um what was the name? Norman Vincent Peele, Dr. Peele, who wrote the original power of positive thinking book when I was 32.”
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The Silva Method
On an episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty titled This SIMPLE Meditation Trick Will Take You 12 Minutes and Transform Your Day, guest Vishen Lakhiani discussed the 1960s and 1970s book The Silva Method by José Silva. Lakhiani explained that he first discovered a form of active meditation as a teenager in Malaysia after reading the book.
Discussed“I decided to try a form of meditation that I learned from a book called The Silva Method, a really old 1960s, 1970s book.”
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The Tibetan book of living and dying
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Will Smith discussed The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche in episodes from April 2021 and March 2022. Smith explained that he was reading the book while working on a movie that dealt with the death of a daughter, which coincided with his own father's illness and passing.
Discussed“so i was into the tibetan book of living and dying and um reading all the uh was it elizabeth kubler uh just reading all the all this stuff about death”
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Top Five Regrets of the Dying
Jay Shetty and Dr. Gabor Maté both referenced Bronnie Ware's book on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Shetty brought up the text to illustrate that dying people regret not living true to themselves, while Maté used the book to discuss the dangers of people-pleasing.
Discussed“And there's that Bronny Wear who's written that book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. And for those of anyone listening that doesn't know, she wrote this book, Top Five Regrets of the Dying, where she based on her experience where she was a nurse and spent time with people who are in the last weeks of um their”
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Why We Sleep
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty referenced Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep while discussing the cognitive importance of rest, noting that deep sleep consolidates learning and strengthens memory. In a separate episode, guest Michael Acton Smith also discussed the 2017 book, describing its release as a pivotal cultural moment that sparked a broader societal awakening regarding sleep health.
Discussed“On the podcast, I've interviewed Matthew Walker, who has done a lot of research on sleep. And his study on why we sleep from 2017 shows deep sleep consolidates learning and strengthens memory.”
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Paris
Paris Hilton's memoir Paris was discussed on On Purpose with Jay Shetty when the author appeared as a guest on the podcast. Host Jay Shetty praised the book as an authentic, open, and genuine account that allowed Hilton to reclaim her narrative. Shetty highlighted the author's keen observational skills and a particularly captivating line about love and money, while strongly encouraging listeners to purchase the memoir and share it with friends struggling to process difficult life experiences.
Recommended“I've read this memoir cover to cover, and I can honestly tell you it is one of the most authentic, open, genuine accounts that allows someone to reclaim their narrative, and I recommend you read it as well.”
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Worth of Water
Gary White and Matt Damon's book The Worth of Water: Our Story of Chasing Solutions to the World's Greatest Challenge was discussed when the authors appeared as guests on On Purpose with Jay Shetty in July 2022. Shetty strongly recommended the book to listeners and noted that all author proceeds would be donated directly to water.org to help provide safe water access.
Recommended“Matt and Gary, thank you so much for being here, and I know today we're talking about your book, The Worth of Water, Our Story of Chasing Solutions to the World's Greatest Challenge. I highly recommend everyone goes and grabs a copy of the book while you're listening or watching, uh but we will be diving into that and discussing”
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Greatness Mindset
Lewis Howes's book Greatness Mindset was featured on On Purpose with Jay Shetty in March 2023. Jay Shetty introduced Howes as a guest, highlighted his White House recognition, and strongly encouraged listeners to purchase the book and its audiobook. Howes and Shetty discussed elements of the book aimed at removing mental blocks and beginning with a meaningful mission beyond oneself.
Recommended“Lewis was recognized by the White House and President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs in the country under 30, and his new book is right here.”
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The 5 a.m. Club
On an episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty and guest Robin Sharma discussed Sharma's book The 5 a.m. Club. Shetty concluded the episode by referencing the book title and its core premise. Throughout the interview, Sharma delved into the concepts behind his work, describing the 20/20/20 formula as the mother of all routines and detailing how the book addresses phone distractions, vitality, and the four interior empires. Sharma also emphasized principles from the book such as treating tranquility as the new luxury.
Discussed“So I I often say that the 5 a.m. club and the 2020 2020 formula what that the book is based on is the mother of all routines.”
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We Were Dreamers
Simu Liu's book We Were Dreamers was highlighted on On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Host Jay Shetty shared that he received an early PDF copy and strongly recommended the memoir to listeners, praising its immersive, cinematic writing style and highlighting lines that resonated with the conversation. Simu Liu appeared as a guest on the podcast to discuss the book, sharing gratitude toward his parents for their support during the writing process. He explained that his goal in telling his story was to connect with immigrant children, show them they are not alone, and encourage vulnerability rather than seeking retribution.
Recommended“And I just want to say to everyone who's listening or watching right now, I highly recommend that you go and grab a copy of this book.”
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How Are You, Really?
Jenna Kutcher's book How Are You, Really? was highlighted on On Purpose with Jay Shetty in August 2022. Jay Shetty strongly recommended the book to listeners navigating life transitions or identity questions, praising its three-part structure that explores Kutcher's childhood, motherhood, and personal truth. Kutcher and Shetty discussed the depth behind the book's titular question and the common struggle of defining oneself through professional titles rather than authentic identity.
Recommended“She has a new book out that I can't wait for you to hear about, and she has something exciting for you to discover when you pre-order the book, so I wanted you to hang around for that as well. I'm excited, and remember I always talk about how pre-orders really help authors.”
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Worthy
Jamie Kern Lima's book "Worthy" was featured prominently on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, where host Jay Shetty strongly recommended it and noted that 100 percent of author proceeds were being donated to charity. Shetty and Kern Lima discussed core themes from the book, including overcoming self-doubt, defeating impostor syndrome, and recognizing that self-worth sets the ceiling for every area of life. Shetty also read opening excerpts from the book to emphasize the widespread nature of inadequacy among both women and men.
Recommended“Jamie is donating 100% of her author proceeds of her new book worthy to charity as well how to believe you are enough and transform your life”
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This Is Vegan Propaganda
On the episode 'Ed Winters ON: Every Argument Against Veganism & How to Stop Letting Culture Con' of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty frequently brought up Ed Winters' debut book, 'This Is Vegan Propaganda'. Shetty introduced Winters by highlighting the title, recommended it to listeners throughout the episode to help them make informed choices, and summarized its exploration of topics like environmental impacts, the meat paradox, and healthy alternatives.
Recommended“I want you all to get this—he wrote his debut book, 'This is Vegan Propaganda and Other Lies the Meat Industry Tells You.' Welcome to the show, Ed Winters, or as I like to call him, Earthling Ed.”
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Happy Days
On On Purpose with Jay Shetty in June 2022, Jay Shetty and guest Gabrielle Bernstein discussed Bernstein's book, Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace. Shetty praised the book as an incredible resource and recommended that listeners read and share it. Bernstein suggested that readers take small steps by reading the first chapter and recommended sharing the book with partners to help them understand the trauma recovery process.
Recommended“Uh but you wrote this incredible book called Happy Days, the guided path from trauma to profound freedom and inner peace.”
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Sunshine Mind
Tanya Rad and Raquelle Stevens's book "Sunshine Mind" was discussed on On Purpose with Jay Shetty in February 2023. Jay Shetty recommended the book, highlighting its 100-day plan for finding hope and joy, its habit-forming challenges, and its central message of gratitude. Tanya Rad discussed insights from the book relating to mental health and the negative impacts of social media scrolling, described a chapter focused on the alarming use of filters, and mentioned a challenge encouraging readers to post without filters for twenty-four hours.
Discussed“And I don't think we ever arrive; I wrote about it in the book, but I said Maya Angelou, she did an interview with Oprah in her later years, and she said, I'm still learning.”
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Limitless
Jay Shetty strongly recommended Jim Kwik's book Limitless on On Purpose with Jay Shetty in November 2022, praising it as a phenomenal read, discussing the 3M model contained within it, and interviewing the author.
Recommended“He is the foremost brain coach, he's an incredible author, and an amazing podcaster, my dear friend Jim Kwik, the author of Limitless. If you don't have this book, it is a phenomenal read. I highly recommend it.”
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The Mill on the Floss
On Purpose with Jay Shetty featured a conversation where host Jay Shetty discussed Elliot Page's memoir Page Boy. Shetty praised the book's graceful and thoughtful exploration of Page's transition journey, recommended it to listeners, and examined its nonlinear structure, diary-like elements, and concluding themes of self-love.
Recommended“Yeah, well today we're talking about your incredible new memoir.”
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The other 435 books mentioned on On Purpose with Jay Shetty, ranked, with the latest episode and time
- Young Forever by Mark Hyman
- Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
- Good Energy by Casey Means, MD, Calley Means
- Radical Love by Zachary Levi
- Life Force by Tony Robbins
- Hidden Potential by Adam Grant
- Finding My Way by Malala Yousafzai
- Love Life by Matthew Hussey
- The Good Life by Robert Waldinger, Marc Schulz
- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
- This Bright Future by Bobby Hall
- Break Point by Ollie Ollerton
- Eat Smarter by Shawn Stevenson
- Happy Mind, Happy Life by Rangan Chatterjee
- The Other Side of Change by Maya Shankar
- Unlearn by Humble the Poet
- Gut Feelings by Dr. Will Cole
- Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss, Tahl Raz
- Face to Face by Brian Grazer
- Think Again by Adam Grant
- How to Be Love(d) by Humble the Poet
- LifePass by Payal Kadakia
- Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn
- YOU, HAPPIER. by DANIEL G. AMEN
- Baby Steps Millionaires by Dave Ramsey
- Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Hamlet by William Shakespeare
- How I Built this by Guy Raz, Nils Parker
- Smarter Not Harder by Dave Asprey
- The Future Is Faster Than You Think by Peter H. Diamandis
- The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown
- Think Like a Rocket Scientist by Ozan Varol
- Why Workplace Wellbeing Matters by Jan-Emmanuel de Neve
- Comedy Nerd by Judd Apatow
- DON QUIXOTE by Miguel de Cervantes
- Emotional Agility by Susan David
- Me, But Better by Olga Khazan
- Own Your Morning by Liz Baker Plosser
- The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck
- Free solo by Roberto Vaiana
- The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
- You can heal your life by Louise L. Hay
- Your Time to Thrive by Marina Khidekel
- Awakening joy by James Baraz
- Behave by Robert M. Sapolsky
- Bittersweet by Susan Cain
- Boundless by Ben Greenfield
- Discipline Is Destiny by Ryan Holiday
- Emergent Strategy by adrienne maree brown
- Everything Is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo
- Feel better fast and make it last by Daniel G. Amen
- Forever Strong by Gabrielle Lyon
- Guided by Laura Lynne Jackson
- Influence by Robert B. Cialdini
- Life Without Ed by Jenni Schaefer
- Make Change That Lasts by Dr Rangan Chatterjee
- Maps of Meaning by Jordan B. Peterson
- Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
- Moonshots by Naveen Jain
- Our Wives under the Sea by Julia Armfield
- Outlive the Science and Art of Longevity by Peter Attia
- Pageboy by Elliot Page
- Protocols by Andrew Huberman
- Speak Your Truth by Fearne Cotton
- That Will Never Work by Marc Randolph
- The DOSE Effect by Tj Power
- The Energy Paradox by Steven R. Gundry, MD
- The Messy Truth by Alli Webb
- The Odyssey by Homer
- The Plant Paradox by Steven Gundry
- The Wim Hof Method by Wim Hof
- What Your Food Ate by David R. Montgomery, Anne Biklé
- Why Calories Don't Count by Giles Yeo
- 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson
- 9 Months That Count Forever by Jessie Inchauspe
- Amateur by Thomas Page McBee
- Conscious Capitalism, Updated and Expanded by John Mackey
- Dear Narcissist by Sara Al Madani
- Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
- How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
- Legacy and the Queen by Annie Matthew
- Mentors by Russell Brand
- Open Wide by benny blanco
- Play Nice but Win by Michael Dell
- The forbidden body by Shelley Bovey
- The fourth turning by William Strauss, Neil Howe
- The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins
- The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
- The Wealth Money Can't Buy by Robin S. Sharma
- This Is Why You Dream by Rahul Jandial, MD, PhD
- Thrive by Arianna Huffington
- You Got Anything Stronger? by Gabrielle Union
- You Were Born for This by Chani Nicholas
- 10% Happier by Dan Harris
- A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
- Becoming by Michelle Obama
- Creative visualization by Shakti Gawain, Marci Shimoff
- Discover the power within you by Butterworth, Eric., Eric Butterworth
- Down the Drain by Julia Fox
- Drawdown by Paul Hawken
- Healing Back Pain by Dr. John E. Sarno
- Hold on to your kids by Gordon Neufeld, Gabor Maté
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
- Mask of Masculinity by Lewis Howes
- Mating in Captivity by Esther Perel
- Medical Medium Revised and Expanded Edition by Anthony William
- One Answer to Cancer by William Donald Kelley
- Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
- Source Code Optimization Techniques for Data Flow Dominated Embedded Software by Heiko Falk
- Steal like an artist by Austin Kleon
- Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
- The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri
- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
- The Game by Neil Strauss
- The Happiness Hypothesis by Jonathan Haidt
- The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
- The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama
- The Power of Intention by Wayne W. Dyer
- The Rock says by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Joe Layden
- The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn
- The surrender experiment by Michael A. Singer
- The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali by Patanjali
- When by Daniel H. Pink
- When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
- A First-Rate Madness by Nassir Ghaemi
- A Radical Awakening by Shefali Tsabary
- A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson
- A Therapeutic Journey by Alain de Botton
- A Trans Man Walks Into a Gay Bar by Harry Nicholas
- A World Appears by Michael Pollan
- Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
- Aiming High by Darren Prince
- Already Free by Bruce Tift, MA, LMFT
- Attached by Amir Levine, M.D.
- Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins
- Awakening the Heroes Within by Carol Pearson
- Be a Triangle by Lilly Singh
- Be Where Your Feet Are by Scott M. O'Neil
- Becoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe Dispenza
- Believe IT by Jamie Kern Lima
- Brain Energy by Christopher M. Palmer
- Breath by James Nestor
- Calling in "the One" by Katherine Woodward Thomas
- Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins
- Cobalt Red by Siddharth Kara
- Coragem de Ser Imperfeito - Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
- Courage Is Calling by Ryan Holiday
- Do You Know Who You Are? by Dr. Grell Ferdinand
- Dopamine Nation by Anna Lembke, MD
- Dr. Vonda Wright's guide to THRIVE by Vonda Wright
- Eat Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz
- Ego, Authority, Failure by Derek Gaunt
- Fierce Intimacy by Terrence Real
- Fifteen Dogs by André Alexis
- Finding Your Element by Sir Ken Robinson, PhD
- Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
- Good Anxiety by Wendy Suzuki
- Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy
- Graceling by Kristin Cashore
- Happy Money by Ken Honda
- Healing A.D.D. at Home in 30 Days by Daniel G. Amen
- Healing ADD by Daniel G. Amen
- Healing from Narcissistic Abuse by Dr Daksha Hirani
- His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
- How to Be Bored by Eva Hoffman
- How to Be the Love You Seek by Nicole LePera PhD
- How to break up with your phone by Catherine Price
- How to Decide by Annie Duke
- How to Menopause by Tamsen Fadal
- How to Stay in Love by James J. Sexton
- I Am a Big Helper! by Don Hoffman
- In Search of the Miraculous by P. D. Ouspensky
- Indian Givers by Jack Weatherford
- Intuitive Fasting by Will Cole
- It's All in Your Head by Russ
- It’s Not You by Ramani Durvasula
- Legacy and the Double by Kobe Bryant, Annie Matthew
- Lessons by Gisele Bündchen
- Letters from a Stoic by Seneca
- Level Up by Rob Dial
- Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It by Kamal Ravikant
- Magic Pill by Johann Hari
- Make Money Easy by Lewis Howes
- Manifest by Roxie Nafousi
- Masters of Scale by Reid Hoffman
- Measure what matters by John Doerr
- Memories, Dreams, Reflections by Carl Gustav Jung
- Metahuman by Deepak Chopra, M.D.
- Mind Over Medicine by Lissa Rankin
- Mistakes that Made Me a Millionaire by Kim Perell
- Moby Dick by Herman Melville
- MOBY-DICK; or, THE WHALE by Herman Melville
- Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present by Charlotte Zolotow
- None of the Above by Travis Alabanza
- Our chemical hearts by Krystal Sutherland
- Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler
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