When it comes to relationship questions this is probably the toughest one - can you be friends with your ex?Is it the right decision? Well, it’s complicated.Today’s episode I’m going to share with your some of the studies, insights, and thoughts that are going to help you decide for yourself.

When it comes to relationship questions this is probably the toughest one - can you be friends with your ex?Is it the right decision? Well, it’s complicated.Today’s episode I’m going to share with your some of the studies, insights, and thoughts that are going to help you decide for yourself.

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.

Can You Be Friends with Your Ex? 3 Things to Think About Before You Do

You can achieve everything you set out to and still feel empty. So what actually makes a truly successful life?

Jay sits down with global country superstar Luke Combs for an honest conversation about life beyond the sold-out stadiums and awards. Luke shares what it’s really been like navigating success while still trying to stay grounded and feel like himself. He shares what it was like growing up with OCD, the intrusive thoughts that once controlled his days, and the quiet battles he faced long before fame.

Luke also reflects on love, marriage, and fatherhood and how those roles mean more to him than any chart position ever could. He talks candidly about missing the birth of his son while on tour, the guilt that followed, and the ongoing effort to show up as the best husband and dad he can be. Jay and Luke explore the tension so many of us feel between chasing ambition and protecting what matters most, asking the question: What does success really mean if you’re not present for the people you love?

Luke speaks about money, fame, and gratitude with humility, admitting that while financial success makes life easier, it can’t buy the feeling of a perfect day with your family or the peace of knowing you’re living in alignment with your values.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Stay Grounded When Success Changes Your Life

How to Manage Intrusive Thoughts Without Letting Them Control You

How to Be Present for Your Family While Chasing Big Dreams

How to Strengthen Your Marriage Through Growth and Challenge

How to Support Your Mental Health Without Shame

How to Give Back When You’ve Been Given More

How to Stay True to Who You Are as Your World Expands

We all wrestle with doubt, guilt, fear, and the quiet pressure to be more than we think we are. But growth doesn’t come from pretending those struggles aren’t there, it comes from facing them with honesty and compassion.

Luke Combs’ The Way I Am is an honest reflection on identity, love, and personal growth, a grounded collection of songs that explore what it means to show up as your true self. Get your copy here: https://twia.lukecombs.com

📷 Courtesy of David Bergman

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:05 Staying Grounded in the Face of Fame

03:34 The Life He Never Imagined

06:28 Finding the Calling That Changed Everything

07:45 Growing Up with Undiagnosed OCD

10:23 Inside the Battle with Intrusive Thoughts

17:26 When You Don’t Know Who You Are Yet

20:37 The Work Ethic That Shaped Him

24:27 The Hustle Before the Breakthrough

30:19 Making Music That Truly Connects

32:21 The Quiet Fears of Fatherhood

40:15 What Does It Mean to Be Truly Rich?

46:28 Why Giving Back Matters

51:48 Showing Up for Fans on Your Hardest Days

58:48 The Unexpected Way He Met His Wife

01:03:04 Was It Love at First Sight?

01:07:12 When You Stop Needing All the Answers

01:12:08 The Power of Being Deeply Understood

01:17:16 Why Avoidance Makes It Worse

01:18:02 Stepping Back and Coming Back Stronger

01:25:55 The "Everyday Guy" Test

01:32:10 Finish This Sentence...

01:38:41 Luke on Final Five 

Episode Resources:

Website | https://www.lukecombs.com/home/ 

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSIXyYdT93OzpRnAuWaKjQ 

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

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

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

X | https://www.tiktok.com/@lukecombs

You can achieve everything you set out to and still feel empty. So what actually makes a truly successful life?
Jay sits down with global country superstar Luke Combs for an honest conversation about life beyond the sold-out stadiums and awards. Luke shares what it&rsquo;s really been like navigating success while still trying to stay grounded and feel like himself. He shares what it was like growing up with OCD, the intrusive thoughts that once controlled his days, and the quiet battles he faced long before fame.
Luke also reflects on love, marriage, and fatherhood and how those roles mean more to him than any chart position ever could. He talks candidly about missing the birth of his son while on tour, the guilt that followed, and the ongoing effort to show up as the best husband and dad he can be. Jay and Luke explore the tension so many of us feel between chasing ambition and protecting what matters most, asking the question: What does success really mean if you&rsquo;re not present for the people you love?
Luke speaks about money, fame, and gratitude with humility, admitting that while financial success makes life easier, it can&rsquo;t buy the feeling of a perfect day with your family or the peace of knowing you&rsquo;re living in alignment with your values.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Stay Grounded When Success Changes Your Life
How to Manage Intrusive Thoughts Without Letting Them Control You
How to Be Present for Your Family While Chasing Big Dreams
How to Strengthen Your Marriage Through Growth and Challenge
How to Support Your Mental Health Without Shame
How to Give Back When You&rsquo;ve Been Given More
How to Stay True to Who You Are as Your World Expands
We all wrestle with doubt, guilt, fear, and the quiet pressure to be more than we think we are. But growth doesn&rsquo;t come from pretending those struggles aren&rsquo;t there, it comes from facing them with honesty and compassion.
Luke Combs&rsquo; The Way I Am is an honest reflection on identity, love, and personal growth, a grounded collection of songs that explore what it means to show up as your true self. Get your copy here: <a href="https://twia.lukecombs.com">https://twia.lukecombs.com</a>
📷 Courtesy of David Bergman
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 here: <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
01:05 Staying Grounded in the Face of Fame
03:34 The Life He Never Imagined
06:28 Finding the Calling That Changed Everything
07:45 Growing Up with Undiagnosed OCD
10:23 Inside the Battle with Intrusive Thoughts
17:26 When You Don&rsquo;t Know Who You Are Yet
20:37 The Work Ethic That Shaped Him
24:27 The Hustle Before the Breakthrough
30:19 Making Music That Truly Connects
32:21 The Quiet Fears of Fatherhood
40:15 What Does It Mean to Be Truly Rich?
46:28 Why Giving Back Matters
51:48 Showing Up for Fans on Your Hardest Days
58:48 The Unexpected Way He Met His Wife
01:03:04 Was It Love at First Sight?
01:07:12 When You Stop Needing All the Answers
01:12:08 The Power of Being Deeply Understood
01:17:16 Why Avoidance Makes It Worse
01:18:02 Stepping Back and Coming Back Stronger
01:25:55 The "Everyday Guy" Test
01:32:10 Finish This Sentence...
01:38:41 Luke on Final Five&nbsp;
Episode Resources:
Website | <a href="https://www.lukecombs.com/home/">https://www.lukecombs.com/home/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSIXyYdT93OzpRnAuWaKjQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOSIXyYdT93OzpRnAuWaKjQ</a>&nbsp;
Facebook | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LukeCombs/">https://www.facebook.com/LukeCombs/</a>&nbsp;
Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lukecombs">https://www.instagram.com/lukecombs</a>&nbsp;
TikTok | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lukecombs">https://www.tiktok.com/@lukecombs</a>&nbsp;
X | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lukecombs">https://www.tiktok.com/@lukecombs</a>

LUKE COMBS: The Man Behind The Success (Marriage, Fatherhood & Life With OCD)

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What if the real reason you feel stuck isn’t because you’ve failed but because you’ve been living on autopilot for too long? 

Jay breaks down the small, everyday habits that quietly keep us stuck — our tendency to choose what’s comfortable, the way we assume we have more time than we do, and how often we tell ourselves we’ll start “later.” He explains why trying new things makes life feel fuller and more memorable — and how doing the same thing over and over can make months or even years feel like they flew by. And he reminds us that while comfort feels good in the moment, meaning is built slowly — and that’s what actually stays with you.

Jay breaks down the hidden forces that keep us stuck: our brain’s love of comfort, our illusion that we “have time,” and the dangerous promise of “later.” He explains how novelty makes life feel expansive, while living on autopilot compresses our memories and years into a blur. He challenges the addiction to comfort, reminding us that meaning compounds slowly while pleasure fades quickly. Most importantly, he emphasizes that we don’t become our intentions, we become our patterns. Nearly half of our daily behaviors are automatic, which means the life we’re building is shaped less by what we dream about and more by what we repeatedly practice.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Stop Living on Autopilot

How to Use Time with Intention

How to Build Better Daily Habits

How to Stop Waiting for “Later”

How to Create a Life You Actually Chose 

Clarity grows with courage. Start where you are. Use what you have. Choose what matters today. And trust that when you live on purpose, even the smallest steps can change the direction of your entire life.

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 here. 

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro
00:10 Are You Quietly Wasting Your Life?

05:55 #1: Time Isn't What You Think

08:21 #2: Comfort is the Most Expensive Drug

12:29 #3: You Become What You Repeat

15:06 #4: The Illusion of Later

17:27 #5: Fear Often Disguises as Logic

19:49 The Best Way to Stop Wasting Your Life

What if the real reason you feel stuck isn&rsquo;t because you&rsquo;ve failed but because you&rsquo;ve been living on autopilot for too long?&nbsp;
Jay breaks down the small, everyday habits that quietly keep us stuck &mdash; our tendency to choose what&rsquo;s comfortable, the way we assume we have more time than we do, and how often we tell ourselves we&rsquo;ll start &ldquo;later.&rdquo; He explains why trying new things makes life feel fuller and more memorable &mdash; and how doing the same thing over and over can make months or even years feel like they flew by. And he reminds us that while comfort feels good in the moment, meaning is built slowly &mdash; and that&rsquo;s what actually stays with you.
Jay breaks down the hidden forces that keep us stuck: our brain&rsquo;s love of comfort, our illusion that we &ldquo;have time,&rdquo; and the dangerous promise of &ldquo;later.&rdquo; He explains how novelty makes life feel expansive, while living on autopilot compresses our memories and years into a blur. He challenges the addiction to comfort, reminding us that meaning compounds slowly while pleasure fades quickly. Most importantly, he emphasizes that we don&rsquo;t become our intentions, we become our patterns. Nearly half of our daily behaviors are automatic, which means the life we&rsquo;re building is shaped less by what we dream about and more by what we repeatedly practice.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Stop Living on Autopilot
How to Use Time with Intention
How to Build Better Daily Habits
How to Stop Waiting for &ldquo;Later&rdquo;
How to Create a Life You Actually Chose&nbsp;
Clarity grows with courage. Start where you are. Use what you have. Choose what matters today. And trust that when you live on purpose, even the smallest steps can change the direction of your entire life.
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">here</a>.&nbsp;
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro 00:10 Are You Quietly Wasting Your Life?
05:55 #1: Time Isn't What You Think
08:21 #2: Comfort is the Most Expensive Drug
12:29 #3: You Become What You Repeat
15:06 #4: The Illusion of Later
17:27 #5: Fear Often Disguises as Logic
19:49 The Best Way to Stop Wasting Your Life

Don't Waste Your Life (Use THIS Daily Shift To Build a Life That ACTUALLY Feels Meaningful)

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What happens when you spend your whole life chasing your dreams, only to realize peace was the real success all along?

Five years after their first conversation, Jay sits down in person with global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas for a deeply intimate and unfiltered dialogue about evolution, identity, motherhood, and the courage to begin again. What unfolds isn’t just a reflection on career milestones or public success, it’s a story about slowing down after decades at full speed, choosing peace over pressure, and realizing that the greatest luxury in life isn’t achievement, but time.

Priyanka opens up about the ambition that defined her early years, dominating Bollywood, pivoting to Hollywood at the height of her success, and always chasing the next opportunity. In this season of her life, something has shifted. Marriage, motherhood, and hard-won self-awareness have softened the edges of perfectionism and control. Priyanka speaks candidly about feeling “cornered” at pivotal moments, moving continents during one of the darkest periods of her life, and rebuilding from the ground up in a new industry. Through therapy, faith, and the steady presence of her husband Nick, she’s learned to ask a powerful question: Is this thought constructive? In a world that celebrates hustle, Priyanka is learning to celebrate stillness.

The most profound transformation, however, came with the birth of her daughter, Malti Marie, a journey marked by fear, fragility, and fierce devotion. Priyanka shares the emotional reality of welcoming a premature baby into the world, the long months in the NICU, and the moment her priorities shifted forever. It was a season that changed how she understood strength, not as control, but in letting go and protecting what matters. Through faith, family, and a steady commitment to her partner, Priyanka’s grown not just as an artist navigating industries, but as a woman more at ease with who she is and where she’s headed.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Pivot Careers Without Losing Yourself

How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself

How to Handle Public Criticism Without Breaking

How to Communicate Feelings Before Jumping to Solutions

How to Trust the Timing of Your Life

How to Protect Your Peace in a Noisy World

How to Stay Grounded Through Trauma and Uncertainty

How to Choose Gratitude Over “What If” Thinking

Choosing family won’t cost you your dreams. Slowing down won’t erase your ambition. Keep going, keep growing, and most of all evolve on your own terms.

Stream Priyanka’s new movie The Bluff on Prime Video today. https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Bluff/0OSBVC1DKTXBVUO97CLO8DC5E1

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

00:23 Finding a Sense of Peace

03:39 Having Time to Lose not Spend

07:07 Seeing Nick Bare It All

10:03 What's Your Parenting Style?

11:45 Getting More in Touch with Your Own Feelings

15:46 How to Be More Patient When Things Don't Work Out 

18:16 Forgive Yourself for Your Past Self 

20:43 Stop Being Mean to Yourself

26:30 The Quiet Confidence

30:57 Trusting Your Partner to Take the Lead

34:02 Focus on the Good in Your Life

35:11 How to Not Let Mean Comments Affect You

40:52 Continue to Live Your Truth

54:27 Finding the Right People to Work With

58:04 Showing Appreciation for the People that Matter Most

01:03:19 The Thought of Almost Losing Your Child

01:18:16 A Letter From Nick

01:22:39 Would You Rather with Priyanka

01:30:25 Gut Reaction: Do You Actually Read Those?

01:37:07 Believing in People's Goodness

01:39:47 Turn Bold Ideas Into Real Opportunities

Episode Resources:

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/priyankachopra 

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

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

What happens when you spend your whole life chasing your dreams, only to realize peace was the real success all along?
Five years after their first conversation, Jay sits down in person with global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas for a deeply intimate and unfiltered dialogue about evolution, identity, motherhood, and the courage to begin again. What unfolds isn&rsquo;t just a reflection on career milestones or public success, it&rsquo;s a story about slowing down after decades at full speed, choosing peace over pressure, and realizing that the greatest luxury in life isn&rsquo;t achievement, but time.
Priyanka opens up about the ambition that defined her early years, dominating Bollywood, pivoting to Hollywood at the height of her success, and always chasing the next opportunity. In this season of her life, something has shifted. Marriage, motherhood, and hard-won self-awareness have softened the edges of perfectionism and control. Priyanka speaks candidly about feeling &ldquo;cornered&rdquo; at pivotal moments, moving continents during one of the darkest periods of her life, and rebuilding from the ground up in a new industry. Through therapy, faith, and the steady presence of her husband Nick, she&rsquo;s learned to ask a powerful question: Is this thought constructive? In a world that celebrates hustle, Priyanka is learning to celebrate stillness.
The most profound transformation, however, came with the birth of her daughter, Malti Marie, a journey marked by fear, fragility, and fierce devotion. Priyanka shares the emotional reality of welcoming a premature baby into the world, the long months in the NICU, and the moment her priorities shifted forever. It was a season that changed how she understood strength, not as control, but in letting go and protecting what matters. Through faith, family, and a steady commitment to her partner, Priyanka&rsquo;s grown not just as an artist navigating industries, but as a woman more at ease with who she is and where she&rsquo;s headed.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Pivot Careers Without Losing Yourself
How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself
How to Handle Public Criticism Without Breaking
How to Communicate Feelings Before Jumping to Solutions
How to Trust the Timing of Your Life
How to Protect Your Peace in a Noisy World
How to Stay Grounded Through Trauma and Uncertainty
How to Choose Gratitude Over &ldquo;What If&rdquo; Thinking
Choosing family won&rsquo;t cost you your dreams. Slowing down won&rsquo;t erase your ambition. Keep going, keep growing, and most of all evolve on your own terms.
Stream Priyanka&rsquo;s new movie The Bluff on Prime Video today. <a href="https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Bluff/0OSBVC1DKTXBVUO97CLO8DC5E1">https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Bluff/0OSBVC1DKTXBVUO97CLO8DC5E1</a>
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
00:23 Finding a Sense of Peace
03:39 Having Time to Lose not Spend
07:07 Seeing Nick Bare It All
10:03 What's Your Parenting Style?
11:45 Getting More in Touch with Your Own Feelings
15:46 How to Be More Patient When Things Don't Work Out&nbsp;
18:16 Forgive Yourself for Your Past Self&nbsp;
20:43 Stop Being Mean to Yourself
26:30 The Quiet Confidence
30:57 Trusting Your Partner to Take the Lead
34:02 Focus on the Good in Your Life
35:11 How to Not Let Mean Comments Affect You
40:52 Continue to Live Your Truth
54:27 Finding the Right People to Work With
58:04 Showing Appreciation for the People that Matter Most
01:03:19 The Thought of Almost Losing Your Child
01:18:16 A Letter From Nick
01:22:39 Would You Rather with Priyanka
01:30:25 Gut Reaction: Do You Actually Read Those?
01:37:07 Believing in People's Goodness
01:39:47 Turn Bold Ideas Into Real Opportunities
Episode Resources:
YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/priyankachopra">https://www.youtube.com/priyankachopra</a>&nbsp;
Facebook | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/priyankachopra/">https://www.facebook.com/priyankachopra/</a>&nbsp;
Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/priyankachopra">https://www.instagram.com/priyankachopra</a>

PRIYANKA CHOPRA JONAS: Fame, Motherhood, Love and the Moment That Changed Everything

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Can You Be Friends with Your Ex? 3 Things to Think About Before You Do

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