**This interview was filmed on November 29th, prior to the heartbreaking and tragic events in Bondi over the weekend. Our hearts are with everyone in Australia during this incredibly difficult time.

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Today, Jay travels to Australia to sit down with Chris Hemsworth at the Crystalbrook Byron, not the superhero the world knows, but the grounded, introspective man shaped by his upbringing in the Australian outback. Chris opens up about his early years living in an Indigenous community, the adventures that sparked his imagination, and the strong family roots that still keep him centered. Jay explores how those moments from Chris’s childhood laid the foundation for the man he is today.

Chris opens up about the pressure and anxiety he faced in the early stages of his acting career and how the pursuit of excellence often came at the cost of inner peace. He talks about the constant pull between ambition and being present, the balance of preparation and surrendering to the creative process and the grounding force of lifelong friendships. 

In one of the most personal moments of the conversation, Chris talks about learning of his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and how it changed his relationship with time, family, and legacy. He reflects on the emotional experience of documenting their journey together, navigating memory loss, caregiving, vulnerability, and the urgency it created to slow down and show up fully for the people who matter most.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Stay Present in a High-Pressure Career

How to Reconnect With Your Childhood Self

How to Build True, Grounding Friendships

How to Be Fully There for Aging Parents

How to Slow Down and Be Intentional With Your Time

How to Balance Ambition With Inner Peace

How to Bring More Curiosity Into Relationships

We forget sometimes that the best parts of life aren’t about achievement or perfection. They’re about being present, staying connected, and having the courage to show up. Every challenge and moment of doubt is a chance to look inward and reconnect with what really matters.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:08 Discovering Gratitude in Childhood

05:10 First Encounters With Fame

08:24 Arriving Somewhere You Never Planned

13:40 Losing Yourself to the Role

15:34 The Weight of High Expectations

20:31 Managing Mental Overload

25:31 Naming Your Stressors

28:56 The Fear of Saying No

31:29 Passing Down Healthy Money Values

34:03 Navigating Your Way Through Grief

38:22 How Family Keeps You Grounded

41:39 What Makes a Real Friend?

44:48 The Alzheimer’s Diagnosis 

54:11 Realizing How Precious Time Truly Is

57:41 Witnessing Your Parents Grow Older

01:01:55 Honoring the People Who Raised You

01:06:50 The Rare Feeling of Getting It Right

01:10:18 Messages for Your Younger Self

01:13:57 Staying Connected to Your Childlike Self

01:19:39 Lessons We Learn From Our Children 

01:22:30 Being Fully Present With Your Partner

01:28:12 Helping Children Understand Alzheimer’s

01:31:18 Appreciating the Beauty in Life

01:34:24 Knowing When It’s Time to Slow Down

01:38:47 Who Takes Care of the Caregiver?

01:42:30 Chris on Final Five 

Episode Resources:

Chris Hemsworth | Instagram

Chris Hemsworth | X

Chris Hemsworth | YouTube

Chris Hemsworth | TikTok

Chris Hemsworth | Facebook

**This interview was filmed on November 29th, prior to the heartbreaking and tragic events in Bondi over the weekend. Our hearts are with everyone in Australia during this incredibly difficult time.
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Today, Jay travels to Australia to sit down with Chris Hemsworth at the Crystalbrook Byron, not the superhero the world knows, but the grounded, introspective man shaped by his upbringing in the Australian outback. Chris opens up about his early years living in an Indigenous community, the adventures that sparked his imagination, and the strong family roots that still keep him centered. Jay explores how those moments from Chris&rsquo;s childhood laid the foundation for the man he is today.
Chris opens up about the pressure and anxiety he faced in the early stages of his acting career and how the pursuit of excellence often came at the cost of inner peace. He talks about the constant pull between ambition and being present, the balance of preparation and surrendering to the creative process and the grounding force of lifelong friendships.&nbsp;
In one of the most personal moments of the conversation, Chris talks about learning of his father&rsquo;s Alzheimer&rsquo;s diagnosis and how it changed his relationship with time, family, and legacy. He reflects on the emotional experience of documenting their journey together, navigating memory loss, caregiving, vulnerability, and the urgency it created to slow down and show up fully for the people who matter most.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Stay Present in a High-Pressure Career
How to Reconnect With Your Childhood Self
How to Build True, Grounding Friendships
How to Be Fully There for Aging Parents
How to Slow Down and Be Intentional With Your Time
How to Balance Ambition With Inner Peace
How to Bring More Curiosity Into Relationships
We forget sometimes that the best parts of life aren&rsquo;t about achievement or perfection. They&rsquo;re about being present, staying connected, and having the courage to show up. Every challenge and moment of doubt is a chance to look inward and reconnect with what really matters.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe <a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe">here</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
01:08 Discovering Gratitude in Childhood
05:10 First Encounters With Fame
08:24 Arriving Somewhere You Never Planned
13:40 Losing Yourself to the Role
15:34 The Weight of High Expectations
20:31 Managing Mental Overload
25:31 Naming Your Stressors
28:56 The Fear of Saying No
31:29 Passing Down Healthy Money Values
34:03 Navigating Your Way Through Grief
38:22 How Family Keeps You Grounded
41:39 What Makes a Real Friend?
44:48 The Alzheimer&rsquo;s Diagnosis&nbsp;
54:11 Realizing How Precious Time Truly Is
57:41 Witnessing Your Parents Grow Older
01:01:55 Honoring the People Who Raised You
01:06:50 The Rare Feeling of Getting It Right
01:10:18 Messages for Your Younger Self
01:13:57 Staying Connected to Your Childlike Self
01:19:39 Lessons We Learn From Our Children&nbsp;
01:22:30 Being Fully Present With Your Partner
01:28:12 Helping Children Understand Alzheimer&rsquo;s
01:31:18 Appreciating the Beauty in Life
01:34:24 Knowing When It&rsquo;s Time to Slow Down
01:38:47 Who Takes Care of the Caregiver?
01:42:30 Chris on Final Five&nbsp;
Episode Resources:
Chris Hemsworth | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chrishemsworth">Instagram</a>
Chris Hemsworth | <a href="https://x.com/chrishemsworth">X</a>
Chris Hemsworth | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/chrishemsworth">YouTube</a>
Chris Hemsworth | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@chrishemsworth">TikTok</a>
Chris Hemsworth | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/chrishemsworth/">Facebook</a>

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.

CHRIS HEMSWORTH EXCLUSIVE: The Untold Story of His Anxiety, Fear of Failure & The Diagnosis That Changed Everything

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