Katherine McNamara is a self-proclaimed professional chameleon. As an actor known for her roles in Shadowhunters and Arrow, she gets curious about her character’s role in the story and does in depth research to be able to fill that role. 

On this episode of On Purpose, Actor Katherine McNamara and Jay Shetty talk about approaching learning with excitement and joy, finding laughter among chaos, and letting your curiosity guide you towards purpose. They also briefly talk about which Hogwarts house we each would be in. Reach out to Jay and Katherine on Instagram to let them know what house you think you’d be sorted into.

Katherine McNamara is a self-proclaimed professional chameleon. As an actor known for her roles in Shadowhunters and Arrow, she gets curious about her character’s role in the story and does in depth research to be able to fill that role. On this episode of On Purpose, Actor Katherine McNamara and Jay Shetty talk about approaching learning with excitement and joy, finding laughter among chaos, and letting your curiosity guide you towards purpose. They also briefly talk about which Hogwarts house we each would be in. Reach out to Jay and Katherine on Instagram to let them know what house you think you’d be sorted into.

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.

Katherine McNamara is a self-proclaimed professional chameleon. As an actor known for her roles in Shadowhunters and Arrow, she gets curious about her character’s role in the story and does in depth research to be able to fill that role. 

On this episode of On Purpose, Actor Katherine McNamara and Jay Shetty talk about approaching learning with excitement and joy, finding laughter among chaos, and letting your curiosity guide you towards purpose. They also briefly talk about which Hogwarts house we each would be in. Reach out to Jay and Katherine on Instagram to let them know what house you think you’d be sorted into.

Katherine McNamara ON: Centering on Joy Amongst Chaos and Finding Purpose Through Curiosity

Success isn't always about having the best idea, it's about moving before fear, perfectionism, or conventional thinking slow you down. In this conversation, Jay sits down with entrepreneur and investor Lucy Guo to explore why execution beats overthinking, how meaningful relationships create lasting opportunities, and why optimizing for learning often matters more than optimizing for certainty. Together, they unpack a refreshingly honest perspective on ambition, wealth, risk, and building a life that's driven by curiosity rather than validation.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Build Valuable Connections

How to Escape Decision Paralysis

How to Find Better Business Ideas

How to Take Smarter Risks

How to Make Success Sustainable

Success isn't reserved for the people with the perfect plan, the perfect timing, or all the right answers. It's built through small decisions to keep learning, take thoughtful risks, and move forward even when the path isn't completely clear.

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  

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:11 Is College Still Worth It?

04:01 The Ambitious Mindset Trap

05:36 Why Go Against the Grain

06:00 Believe in Your Vision

07:15 Change Your Life at 22

10:42 Where Young People Waste Time

11:38 Can Anyone Be an Entrepreneur?

12:09 Build Before You Quit

14:05 Where Great Ideas Come From

14:59 Stop Wasting Time on This

17:07 The Perfectionism Trap

17:45 Good Risk vs. Bad Risk

20:30 Your Network Is Your Net Worth

21:50 Rethink Your Passion

25:30 Self-Worth vs. Net Worth

26:43 Handling Rejection and Failure

27:17 What Money Really Changes

28:55 The Power of No Frameworks

31:11 Think Beyond the Rules

33:09 Hire the Right People

34:20 Why Success Complicates Dating

35:56 Success and Modern Relationships

36:50 Using AI to Hire Better

38:05 Which Jobs AI May Replace

38:56 The Biggest AI Misconception

39:40 AI Won't Replace This

40:44 Make AI Work for You

43:05 The Joy of Building

44:33 Becoming a Self-Made Billionaire

45:08 Advice for Future Founders

46:48 Lessons From Parenting

48:11 Lucy on Final Five

Episode Resources:

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

X | https://x.com/lucy_guo

Success isn't always about having the best idea, it's about moving before fear, perfectionism, or conventional thinking slow you down. In this conversation, Jay sits down with entrepreneur and investor Lucy Guo to explore why execution beats overthinking, how meaningful relationships create lasting opportunities, and why optimizing for learning often matters more than optimizing for certainty. Together, they unpack a refreshingly honest perspective on ambition, wealth, risk, and building a life that's driven by curiosity rather than validation.
In this episode you'll learn:
How to Build Valuable Connections
How to Escape Decision Paralysis
How to Find Better Business Ideas
How to Take Smarter Risks
How to Make Success Sustainable
Success isn't reserved for the people with the perfect plan, the perfect timing, or all the right answers. It's built through small decisions to keep learning, take thoughtful risks, and move forward even when the path isn't completely clear.
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
01:11 Is College Still Worth It?
04:01 The Ambitious Mindset Trap
05:36 Why Go Against the Grain
06:00 Believe in Your Vision
07:15 Change Your Life at 22
10:42 Where Young People Waste Time
11:38 Can Anyone Be an Entrepreneur?
12:09 Build Before You Quit
14:05 Where Great Ideas Come From
14:59 Stop Wasting Time on This
17:07 The Perfectionism Trap
17:45 Good Risk vs. Bad Risk
20:30 Your Network Is Your Net Worth
21:50 Rethink Your Passion
25:30 Self-Worth vs. Net Worth
26:43 Handling Rejection and Failure
27:17 What Money Really Changes
28:55 The Power of No Frameworks
31:11 Think Beyond the Rules
33:09 Hire the Right People
34:20 Why Success Complicates Dating
35:56 Success and Modern Relationships
36:50 Using AI to Hire Better
38:05 Which Jobs AI May Replace
38:56 The Biggest AI Misconception
39:40 AI Won't Replace This
40:44 Make AI Work for You
43:05 The Joy of Building
44:33 Becoming a Self-Made Billionaire
45:08 Advice for Future Founders
46:48 Lessons From Parenting
48:11 Lucy on Final Five
Episode Resources:
Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/guoforit">https://www.instagram.com/guoforit</a>&nbsp;
X | <a href="https://x.com/lucy_guo">https://x.com/lucy_guo</a>

Lucy Guo: The Fastest Way to Build a Business Today (The #1 Strategy That Saves You Months of Wasted Work)

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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

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

00:22 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.
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;
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;
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
00:22 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
Episode Resources:
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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Katherine McNamara ON: Centering on Joy Amongst Chaos and Finding Purpose Through Curiosity

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