Today, Jay sits down with longtime friend and Grammy-nominated devotional artist Jahnavi Harrison for a deeply personal conversation about faith, creativity, and living a life of service. Together, they reflect on spiritual grounding as a daily practice, not rooted in perfection but in the ability to remain steady through uncertainty and change.

Jay and Jahnavi explore the often unseen journey behind purpose-driven work, how passion gradually becomes discipline, and discipline shapes a life of devotion. They unpack the courage it takes to walk a less conventional path, especially in a world that often values conformity and external validation. Through stories of growing up between two worlds, wrestling with self-expression, and finding healing through music and mantra, they invite us to reconsider success not as achievement, but as alignment.

As the conversation unfolds, their focus turns to prayer, service, and staying connected when you feel lost. Jay and Jahnavi share why speaking to God, serving others, and creating space for vulnerability can become powerful anchors during difficult seasons. Ultimately, this conversation reminds us that spirituality isn’t about having everything figured out, it’s about showing up with sincerity, listening deeply, and choosing to give, even when the path ahead is unclear.

 

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Find Peace Through Sacred Sound

How to Stay Grounded When Life Feels Overwhelming

How to Turn Doubt Into a Deeper Faith

How to Express Yourself When You Feel Invisible

How to Trust Your Intuition Over External Pressure

How to Integrate Spirituality Into Everyday Life

How to Reconnect With Purpose Through Service

How to Talk to God in Your Own Way

 

You are allowed to take your time, to find your voice in your own way, and to choose a path that feels meaningful rather than impressive. Healing and purpose don’t come from perfection, but from showing up sincerely and trusting that what you offer with love will return in its own time.

 

Check out Jahnavi’s Grammy nominated album Into the Forest here.

 

 

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

 

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

04:06 What Truly Defines Who You Are

06:06 Are You Actively Seeking Truth?

08:54 Where a Love for Music First Began

10:31 Understanding Devotional Mantra Music

13:31 Growing Up With an Unconventional Education

21:35 Navigating Identity and Belonging

24:27 Learning to Trust Your Inner Confidence

25:27 When Parents Are Doing Their Best

27:49 Questioning Life Within a Spiritual Community

31:02 From Curiosity to Creative Mastery

34:51 Experiencing the Divine Through Sound

36:43 Creating Space for Others to Feel Free

39:39 When Music Becomes Healing

41:35 Turning Personal Prayer Into Shared Experience

45:23 The Biggest Misconceptions About Spiritual People

49:17 Growing Up Surrounded by Spiritual Validation

51:05 Holding a Safe Space for Spiritual Exploration

54:22 Navigating a Crisis of Faith

56:45 What It Feels Like to Lose Faith

59:35 Using Meditation to Access Stillness

01:03:09 Asking Yourself, “Am I Being of Service?”

01:09:20 Jahnavi on Final Five

 

Episode Resources:

Jahnavi Harrison | Website

Jahnavi Harrison | Instagram

Jahnavi Harrison | Facebook

Jahnavi Harrison | YouTube

Jahnavi Harrison | X

Today, Jay sits down with longtime friend and Grammy-nominated devotional artist Jahnavi Harrison for a deeply personal conversation about faith, creativity, and living a life of service. Together, they reflect on spiritual grounding as a daily practice, not rooted in perfection but in the ability to remain steady through uncertainty and change.
Jay and Jahnavi explore the often unseen journey behind purpose-driven work, how passion gradually becomes discipline, and discipline shapes a life of devotion. They unpack the courage it takes to walk a less conventional path, especially in a world that often values conformity and external validation. Through stories of growing up between two worlds, wrestling with self-expression, and finding healing through music and mantra, they invite us to reconsider success not as achievement, but as alignment.
As the conversation unfolds, their focus turns to prayer, service, and staying connected when you feel lost. Jay and Jahnavi share why speaking to God, serving others, and creating space for vulnerability can become powerful anchors during difficult seasons. Ultimately, this conversation reminds us that spirituality isn&rsquo;t about having everything figured out, it&rsquo;s about showing up with sincerity, listening deeply, and choosing to give, even when the path ahead is unclear.
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In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Find Peace Through Sacred Sound
How to Stay Grounded When Life Feels Overwhelming
How to Turn Doubt Into a Deeper Faith
How to Express Yourself When You Feel Invisible
How to Trust Your Intuition Over External Pressure
How to Integrate Spirituality Into Everyday Life
How to Reconnect With Purpose Through Service
How to Talk to God in Your Own Way
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You are allowed to take your time, to find your voice in your own way, and to choose a path that feels meaningful rather than impressive. Healing and purpose don&rsquo;t come from perfection, but from showing up sincerely and trusting that what you offer with love will return in its own time.
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Check out Jahnavi&rsquo;s Grammy nominated album Into the Forest <a href="https://www.jahnavimusic.com/music/into-the-forest">here</a>.
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With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
&nbsp;
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;
&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;
&nbsp;
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
04:06 What Truly Defines Who You Are
06:06 Are You Actively Seeking Truth?
08:54 Where a Love for Music First Began
10:31 Understanding Devotional Mantra Music
13:31 Growing Up With an Unconventional Education
21:35 Navigating Identity and Belonging
24:27 Learning to Trust Your Inner Confidence
25:27 When Parents Are Doing Their Best
27:49 Questioning Life Within a Spiritual Community
31:02 From Curiosity to Creative Mastery
34:51 Experiencing the Divine Through Sound
36:43 Creating Space for Others to Feel Free
39:39 When Music Becomes Healing
41:35 Turning Personal Prayer Into Shared Experience
45:23 The Biggest Misconceptions About Spiritual People
49:17 Growing Up Surrounded by Spiritual Validation
51:05 Holding a Safe Space for Spiritual Exploration
54:22 Navigating a Crisis of Faith
56:45 What It Feels Like to Lose Faith
59:35 Using Meditation to Access Stillness
01:03:09 Asking Yourself, &ldquo;Am I Being of Service?&rdquo;
01:09:20 Jahnavi on Final Five
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Episode Resources:
Jahnavi Harrison | <a href="https://www.jahnavimusic.com/">Website</a>
Jahnavi Harrison | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jahnavi_harrison/">Instagram</a>
Jahnavi Harrison | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jahnavimusic/">Facebook</a>
Jahnavi Harrison | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJVpt2p_KivFy4Bfms64Ew">YouTube</a>
Jahnavi Harrison |&nbsp;<a href="https://x.com/JahnaviHarrison">X</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.

Jahnavi: How to Create Inner Calm When Life Feels Overwhelming (THIS Simple Daily Practice When Your Mind Won't Stop!) 

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