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Every person on the planet wants to be understood. But sometimes what we do to feel understood leaves us feeling even more lonely.

On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty explains the difference between seeking validation and wanting to be seen.

You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations take your well-being to the next level. Try them today at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius 
Every person on the planet wants to be understood. But sometimes what we do to feel understood leaves us feeling even more lonely.
On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty explains the difference between seeking validation and wanting to be seen.

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 ups and downs with more ease and grace.

I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

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 ups and downs with more ease and grace.
I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

You know and love this podcast. Jay’s exclusive Genius workshops and meditations take your well-being to the next level. Try them today at https://shetty.cc/OnPurposeGenius 

Every person on the planet wants to be understood. But sometimes what we do to feel understood leaves us feeling even more lonely.

On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay Shetty explains the difference between seeking validation and wanting to be seen.

4 Reasons We Crave External Validation and 3 Ways to Feel Truly Seen, Heard, and Understood

What if we've been thinking about mental illness all wrong? Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer argues that conditions like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia may be rooted in metabolic dysfunction, not just genetics or trauma. Drawing on decades of clinical research, he explains which chemical additives may be harming our brains, why ketogenic diets are showing remarkable promise for severe mental illness, and why recovery is about far more than willpower. Chris also opens up to Jay about the deeply personal story of his mother that inspired him to pursue psychiatry, and why, despite the growing mental health crisis, he remains genuinely hopeful for the next generation.

 

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Recognize the Connection Between Diet & Mental Health 

How to Notice Warning Signs of Metabolic Dysfunction 

How to Support Loved Ones Through a Mental Health Crisis  

How to Become More Resilient with Self-Care  

How to Turn Personal Pain Into Purpose 

How to Use Fasting & Ketogenic Diets Safely 

How to Talk to Kids About Nutrition & Brain Health 

 

Healing rarely comes from one single fix. Instead it comes from understanding the whole person: body, brain, and everything we feed both. Sometimes the most radical form of self-love is simply asking what’s going into your body, and why? 

 

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

 

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:22 The Chronic Disease Epidemic

01:54 The Link Between Mental Health and Diet 

05:17 What Metabolism Really Means 

07:57 The Shocking Chemicals Added to Food

09:55 Why Is The Food System In America So Harmful? 

14:45 The Impact of Ultra Processed Foods on Mental Health   

16:29 Why Your Brain Actually Needs Certain Foods 

17:21 Brain Fog, Depression, Anxiety & Burnout

18:46 Building Mental Resilience 

21:48 Self Care Will Improve Your Brain Functioning

23:57 The “Make America Healthy Again” Movement 

25:25 The Next Era of Healthcare in America 

27:45 A Healthy vs Unhealthy Metabolism 

28:30 Warning Signs From Your Metabolism  

29:13 93% of Americans Have Abnormal Biomarkers 

30:00 6 Steps For Healing Your Metabolism 

31:11 The Truth About Alcohol, Weed & Vaping 

35:46 Exercise Doesn't Have to Be Extreme to be Effective 

36:30 Stop Looking at Screens All Day!

37:10 Why No Single Diet Works for Everyone

38:45 The Power of Eating More Whole Foods 

39:45 Do You Know What Your Body Needs?  

40:20 What Are Nutrient Dense Foods? 

41:17 Why Some People Are Metabolically Compromised 

42:22 Dietary Intervention

44:00 The Ancient Power of Fasting

46:17 Why Bipolar Diagnoses Are Rising

50:08 When Medication Isn't Enough

51:24 How a Ketogenic Diet Can Impact Bipolar Disorder

53:06 The History of The Ketogenic Diet (It’s Not What You Think) 

54:50 How The Ketogenic Diet Can Stop Seizures 

56:20 The Power of Healing 

57:47 The Unexpected Grief of Getting Better

59:05 A Life Dedicated to Psychiatry  

1:04:15 Keeping a Healthy Dose of Skepticism 

1:05:30 Rethinking New Treatments 

1:06:55 Advice for Concerned Parents

1:07:31 What Are Epigenetics? 

1:11:23 The Worst Chemicals For Brain Health 

1:13:30 This Is An Ethics Issue…

1:14:09 Which Chemicals Cause Generational Anxiety? 

1:18:20 Dr. Chris Palmer on Final Five

 

Episode Resources:

 

Read | Brain Energy 

Website | https://www.chrispalmermd.com/ 

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisPalmerMD 

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ChrisPalmerMD/ 

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/chrispalmermd/ 

X | https://x.com/ChrisPalmerMD/

What if we've been thinking about mental illness all wrong? Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Chris Palmer argues that conditions like anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia may be rooted in metabolic dysfunction, not just genetics or trauma. Drawing on decades of clinical research, he explains which chemical additives may be harming our brains, why ketogenic diets are showing remarkable promise for severe mental illness, and why recovery is about far more than willpower. Chris also opens up to Jay about the deeply personal story of his mother that inspired him to pursue psychiatry, and why, despite the growing mental health crisis, he remains genuinely hopeful for the next generation.
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In this episode you'll learn:
How to Recognize the Connection Between Diet &amp; Mental Health&nbsp;
How to Notice Warning Signs of Metabolic Dysfunction&nbsp;
How to Support Loved Ones Through a Mental Health Crisis&nbsp;&nbsp;
How to Become More Resilient with Self-Care&nbsp;&nbsp;
How to Turn Personal Pain Into Purpose&nbsp;
How to Use Fasting &amp; Ketogenic Diets Safely&nbsp;
How to Talk to Kids About Nutrition &amp; Brain Health&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Healing rarely comes from one single fix. Instead it comes from understanding the whole person: body, brain, and everything we feed both. Sometimes the most radical form of self-love is simply asking what&rsquo;s going into your body, and why?&nbsp;
&nbsp;
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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JAY&rsquo;S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX
Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe <a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! <a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast">https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</a>&nbsp;
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:22 The Chronic Disease Epidemic
01:54 The Link Between Mental Health and Diet&nbsp;
05:17 What Metabolism Really Means&nbsp;
07:57 The Shocking Chemicals Added to Food
09:55 Why Is The Food System In America So Harmful?&nbsp;
14:45 The Impact of Ultra Processed Foods on Mental Health&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
16:29 Why Your Brain Actually Needs Certain Foods&nbsp;
17:21 Brain Fog, Depression, Anxiety &amp; Burnout
18:46 Building Mental Resilience&nbsp;
21:48 Self Care Will Improve Your Brain Functioning
23:57 The &ldquo;Make America Healthy Again&rdquo; Movement&nbsp;
25:25 The Next Era of Healthcare in America&nbsp;
27:45 A Healthy vs Unhealthy Metabolism&nbsp;
28:30 Warning Signs From Your Metabolism&nbsp;&nbsp;
29:13 93% of Americans Have Abnormal Biomarkers&nbsp;
30:00 6 Steps For Healing Your Metabolism&nbsp;
31:11 The Truth About Alcohol, Weed &amp; Vaping&nbsp;
35:46 Exercise Doesn't Have to Be Extreme to be Effective&nbsp;
36:30 Stop Looking at Screens All Day!
37:10 Why No Single Diet Works for Everyone
38:45 The Power of Eating More Whole Foods&nbsp;
39:45 Do You Know What Your Body Needs?&nbsp;&nbsp;
40:20 What Are Nutrient Dense Foods?&nbsp;
41:17 Why Some People Are Metabolically Compromised&nbsp;
42:22 Dietary Intervention
44:00 The Ancient Power of Fasting
46:17 Why Bipolar Diagnoses Are Rising
50:08 When Medication Isn't Enough
51:24 How a Ketogenic Diet Can Impact Bipolar Disorder
53:06 The History of The Ketogenic Diet (It&rsquo;s Not What You Think)&nbsp;
54:50 How The Ketogenic Diet Can Stop Seizures&nbsp;
56:20 The Power of Healing&nbsp;
57:47 The Unexpected Grief of Getting Better
59:05 A Life Dedicated to Psychiatry&nbsp;&nbsp;
1:04:15 Keeping a Healthy Dose of Skepticism&nbsp;
1:05:30 Rethinking New Treatments&nbsp;
1:06:55 Advice for Concerned Parents
1:07:31 What Are Epigenetics?&nbsp;
1:11:23 The Worst Chemicals For Brain Health&nbsp;
1:13:30 This Is An Ethics Issue&hellip;
1:14:09 Which Chemicals Cause Generational Anxiety?&nbsp;
1:18:20 Dr. Chris Palmer on Final Five
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Episode Resources:
&nbsp;
Read | <a href="https://brainenergy.com/">Brain Energy</a>&nbsp;
Website | <a href="https://www.chrispalmermd.com/">https://www.chrispalmermd.com/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisPalmerMD">https://www.youtube.com/@ChrisPalmerMD</a>&nbsp;
Facebook | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChrisPalmerMD/">https://www.facebook.com/ChrisPalmerMD/</a>&nbsp;
Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrispalmermd/">https://www.instagram.com/chrispalmermd/</a>&nbsp;
X | <a href="https://x.com/ChrisPalmerMD/">https://x.com/ChrisPalmerMD/</a>

Dr. Chris Palmer: Your Diet Could Be Causing Anxiety, Depression & Brain Fog (6 Simple Changes to Make Today)

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Ten years after the loss of her husband, neurosurgeon and bestselling author Paul Kalanithi, Dr. Lucy Kalanithi reflects on how grief continues to evolve rather than disappear. In this deeply moving conversation with Jay, she shares what it means to find purpose alongside pain, why the goal isn't to fix suffering but to make meaning from it, and how staying present through life's hardest moments can transform the way we love, heal, and truly live.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Live Through Grief

How to Support Someone Grieving

How to Talk About Death

How to Stay Present Through Pain

How to Comfort Without Trying to Fix

How to Honor Loved Ones

How to Raise Resilient Children

No matter what season of life you're in, remember that joy and sorrow can exist side by side. Healing isn't about leaving pain behind, it's about learning to carry it with greater compassion, presence, and hope.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX

Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe  

Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast 

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:20 Life After Loss

03:22 A New Perspective on Death

07:15 Does Time Really Heal?

08:36 Does Everything Happen for a Reason?

11:12 Helping Someone at the End of Their Life

15:33 The Biggest Myth About Grief 

17:56 Preparing for Death

23:08 Lessons From Facing Death 

30:28 You Are Stronger Than You Think

35:33 Let Your Child Find Meaning On Their Own

40:02 Choosing Family Despite Uncertainty

43:48 A Different Way to Grieve

47:38 Keeping a Loved One Alive After They’re Gone

50:33 Can You Love Again?

53:23 What Real Partnership Means

57:19 Letting Go vs. Giving Up

01:02:39 Sitting With the Dying

01:05:58 Sharing Life-Changing News

01:08:41 How to Live Well 

Episode Resources:

LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-kalanithi-baab214 

X | https://x.com/rocketgirlmd

Ten years after the loss of her husband, neurosurgeon and bestselling author Paul Kalanithi, Dr. Lucy Kalanithi reflects on how grief continues to evolve rather than disappear. In this deeply moving conversation with Jay, she shares what it means to find purpose alongside pain, why the goal isn't to fix suffering but to make meaning from it, and how staying present through life's hardest moments can transform the way we love, heal, and truly live.
In this episode you'll learn:
How to Live Through Grief
How to Support Someone Grieving
How to Talk About Death
How to Stay Present Through Pain
How to Comfort Without Trying to Fix
How to Honor Loved Ones
How to Raise Resilient Children
No matter what season of life you're in, remember that joy and sorrow can exist side by side. Healing isn't about leaving pain behind, it's about learning to carry it with greater compassion, presence, and hope.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
JAY&rsquo;S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX
Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe <a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe</a> &nbsp;
Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! <a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast">https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</a>&nbsp;
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:20 Life After Loss
03:22 A New Perspective on Death
07:15 Does Time Really Heal?
08:36 Does Everything Happen for a Reason?
11:12 Helping Someone at the End of Their Life
15:33 The Biggest Myth About Grief&nbsp;
17:56 Preparing for Death
23:08 Lessons From Facing Death&nbsp;
30:28 You Are Stronger Than You Think
35:33 Let Your Child Find Meaning On Their Own
40:02 Choosing Family Despite Uncertainty
43:48 A Different Way to Grieve
47:38 Keeping a Loved One Alive After They&rsquo;re Gone
50:33 Can You Love Again?
53:23 What Real Partnership Means
57:19 Letting Go vs. Giving Up
01:02:39 Sitting With the Dying
01:05:58 Sharing Life-Changing News
01:08:41 How to Live Well&nbsp;
Episode Resources:
LinkedIn | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-kalanithi-baab214">https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-kalanithi-baab214</a>&nbsp;
X | <a href="https://x.com/rocketgirlmd">https://x.com/rocketgirlmd</a>

Lucy Kalanithi: What Loss Can Teach Us About Living (The Perspective Shift That Changes Everything)

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In one of her most honest conversations yet, Layla Taylor reflects on the quiet journey of becoming herself. She opens up about coming out as bisexual, navigating faith, identity, single motherhood, and the weight of growing up feeling like she had to fit into everyone else's expectations. Rather than focusing on the hardships alone, this episode explores what happens when you stop living in survival mode and finally choose authenticity, self-worth, and the freedom to define your own life.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Stop Living for Other People's Approval

How to Finally Embrace Your Authentic Self

How to Leave a Toxic Relationship Without Regret

How to Find Yourself After Divorce and Heartbreak

How to Be Comfortable Being Alone for the First Time

How to Turn Your Hardest Experiences Into Strength

The greatest freedom comes from embracing yourself with honesty, letting go of the expectations that no longer serve you, and trusting that growth often begins on the other side of fear. Your story doesn't have to be perfect to be meaningful, it just has to be yours.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX

Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe  

Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast 

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:48 Coming Out for the First Time

02:45 Stop Living for Other People

03:48 Choosing to Be Yourself

06:33 Understanding Your Sexuality

07:56 Why We Need to Talk About Sex

10:08 Why I Became Mormon

12:50 The Need to Fit In

15:12 How My Kids Changed Me

16:53 Becoming a Mom at 19

18:15 Why I Chose Marriage

19:53 Inside a Toxic Relationship

21:04 Learning to Know Your Worth

23:24 Starting Over as a Single Mom

25:54 My Lowest Point

27:31 Learning to Date Again

29:05 Finding Yourself in Solitude

30:32 The Conversation Women Need to Have

33:08 Why Sex Education Matters

36:26 Letting Go of Perfection

36:59 Accepting Who You Are

38:51 Facing Your Biggest Fear

39:40 Dating Women for the First Time

41:07 The Reality of Parenting

43:00 Raising Mentally Healthy Kids

44:16 Healing Low Self-Worth

46:41 Using Your Platform for Good

47:58 Opening Your Heart Again

49:03 If You're Afraid to Come Out

52:30 Layla on Final Five 

Episode Resources:

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/laylaleannetaylor 

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@laylaleannetaylor

In one of her most honest conversations yet, Layla Taylor reflects on the quiet journey of becoming herself. She opens up about coming out as bisexual, navigating faith, identity, single motherhood, and the weight of growing up feeling like she had to fit into everyone else's expectations. Rather than focusing on the hardships alone, this episode explores what happens when you stop living in survival mode and finally choose authenticity, self-worth, and the freedom to define your own life.
In this episode you'll learn:
How to Stop Living for Other People's Approval
How to Finally Embrace Your Authentic Self
How to Leave a Toxic Relationship Without Regret
How to Find Yourself After Divorce and Heartbreak
How to Be Comfortable Being Alone for the First Time
How to Turn Your Hardest Experiences Into Strength
The greatest freedom comes from embracing yourself with honesty, letting go of the expectations that no longer serve you, and trusting that growth often begins on the other side of fear. Your story doesn't have to be perfect to be meaningful, it just has to be yours.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
JAY&rsquo;S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX
Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe <a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe</a> &nbsp;
Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! <a href="https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast">https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast</a>&nbsp;
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:48 Coming Out for the First Time
02:45 Stop Living for Other People
03:48 Choosing to Be Yourself
06:33 Understanding Your Sexuality
07:56 Why We Need to Talk About Sex
10:08 Why I Became Mormon
12:50 The Need to Fit In
15:12 How My Kids Changed Me
16:53 Becoming a Mom at 19
18:15 Why I Chose Marriage
19:53 Inside a Toxic Relationship
21:04 Learning to Know Your Worth
23:24 Starting Over as a Single Mom
25:54 My Lowest Point
27:31 Learning to Date Again
29:05 Finding Yourself in Solitude
30:32 The Conversation Women Need to Have
33:08 Why Sex Education Matters
36:26 Letting Go of Perfection
36:59 Accepting Who You Are
38:51 Facing Your Biggest Fear
39:40 Dating Women for the First Time
41:07 The Reality of Parenting
43:00 Raising Mentally Healthy Kids
44:16 Healing Low Self-Worth
46:41 Using Your Platform for Good
47:58 Opening Your Heart Again
49:03 If You're Afraid to Come Out
52:30 Layla on Final Five&nbsp;
Episode Resources:
Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laylaleannetaylor">https://www.instagram.com/laylaleannetaylor</a>&nbsp;
TikTok | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@laylaleannetaylor">https://www.tiktok.com/@laylaleannetaylor</a>

Layla Taylor EXCLUSIVE: The Truth She's Finally Ready To Share

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/f37324ba-c93b-4218-8bcd-b478005dbc86/transcript

4 Reasons We Crave External Validation and 3 Ways to Feel Truly Seen, Heard, and Understood

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