Today, Paris Hilton returns to On Purpose not as the icon the world once projected onto her, but as the woman she has fought to become. Paris opens up about the many chapters of her healing journey, through trauma, public scrutiny, and profound personal loss, and how each experience shaped her identity. From revisiting painful moments of being misunderstood, underestimated, and violated in the public eye, to reclaiming her narrative through creativity, advocacy, and self-compassion, Paris reflects on what it truly means to find your voice after years of silence.

Paris also shares how music became a lifeline, a form of therapy that helped her process pain and rediscover her voice, a journey that unfolds in her latest documentary, Infinite Icon. She speaks candidly about living with ADHD, not as a limitation, but as a superpower that fuels her creativity, courage, and entrepreneurial vision. Through stories of hyperfocus, resilience, and learning how to build systems that support the way her mind works, Paris reframes what success can look like when you stop trying to fit into a world that was never designed for you.

Now a mother of two, Paris reflects on how love, boundaries, and purpose have reshaped her life. She opens up about finding real partnership after doing the inner work, the joy and responsibility of raising children with kindness and openness, and why giving back, especially protecting vulnerable children and supporting communities in the aftermath of loss, has become central to who she is today.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Stop Carrying Shame That Was Never Yours

How to Heal Without Erasing Your Past

How to Set Boundaries Without Apologizing

How to Build Self-Worth Beyond Public Opinion

How to Lead With Kindness After Pain

How to Become Yourself Again After Survival Mode

You don’t have to be perfect to move forward. You don’t have to be understood by everyone to be worthy. What matters most is the relationship you build with yourself, the boundaries you honor, and the kindness you choose to lead with.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

02:13 Healing Through Music

05:15 Lyrics That Could Change Your Mood

06:40 ADHD Awareness

10:09 How to Turn ADHD Into a Superpower

11:34 Doing Important Things First 

14:24 The Challenges of Having ADHD

17:59 The Importance of a Strong Support System for Children

20:34 The Aftermath Of A Damaging Tape

24:49 Revisiting A Terrible Experience 

27:47 Back In The Spotlight 

29:43 Healing And Reclaiming Your Narrative 

34:24 The Journey Of Healing 

38:48 The Joys Of Motherhood 

49:39 Lessons From The Paris Playbook

42:38 Being Misunderstood & Underestimated 

44:28 What Truly Matters Is You

46:43 Is It Love Or Just ADHD?

49:27 Routines To Help People With ADHD

51:27 Perfectionism Is A Myth

52:33 The LA Wildfires

57:55 Final Five: Paris Hilton

Episode Resources:

Website | https://parishilton.com/ 

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

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwl5c3q0uBK3mVv9OXQUeeQ 

Twitter | https://twitter.com/parishilton 

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

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

Today, Paris Hilton returns to On Purpose not as the icon the world once projected onto her, but as the woman she has fought to become. Paris opens up about the many chapters of her healing journey, through trauma, public scrutiny, and profound personal loss, and how each experience shaped her identity. From revisiting painful moments of being misunderstood, underestimated, and violated in the public eye, to reclaiming her narrative through creativity, advocacy, and self-compassion, Paris reflects on what it truly means to find your voice after years of silence.
Paris also shares how music became a lifeline, a form of therapy that helped her process pain and rediscover her voice, a journey that unfolds in her latest documentary, Infinite Icon. She speaks candidly about living with ADHD, not as a limitation, but as a superpower that fuels her creativity, courage, and entrepreneurial vision. Through stories of hyperfocus, resilience, and learning how to build systems that support the way her mind works, Paris reframes what success can look like when you stop trying to fit into a world that was never designed for you.
Now a mother of two, Paris reflects on how love, boundaries, and purpose have reshaped her life. She opens up about finding real partnership after doing the inner work, the joy and responsibility of raising children with kindness and openness, and why giving back, especially protecting vulnerable children and supporting communities in the aftermath of loss, has become central to who she is today.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Stop Carrying Shame That Was Never Yours
How to Heal Without Erasing Your Past
How to Set Boundaries Without Apologizing
How to Build Self-Worth Beyond Public Opinion
How to Lead With Kindness After Pain
How to Become Yourself Again After Survival Mode
You don&rsquo;t have to be perfect to move forward. You don&rsquo;t have to be understood by everyone to be worthy. What matters most is the relationship you build with yourself, the boundaries you honor, and the kindness you choose to lead with.
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
02:13 Healing Through Music
05:15 Lyrics That Could Change Your Mood
06:40 ADHD Awareness
10:09 How to Turn ADHD Into a Superpower
11:34 Doing Important Things First&nbsp;
14:24 The Challenges of Having ADHD
17:59 The Importance of a Strong Support System for Children
20:34 The Aftermath Of A Damaging Tape
24:49 Revisiting A Terrible Experience&nbsp;
27:47 Back In The Spotlight&nbsp;
29:43 Healing And Reclaiming Your Narrative&nbsp;
34:24 The Journey Of Healing&nbsp;
38:48 The Joys Of Motherhood&nbsp;
49:39 Lessons From The Paris Playbook
42:38 Being Misunderstood &amp; Underestimated&nbsp;
44:28 What Truly Matters Is You
46:43 Is It Love Or Just ADHD?
49:27 Routines To Help People With ADHD
51:27 Perfectionism Is A Myth
52:33 The LA Wildfires
57:55 Final Five: Paris Hilton
Episode Resources:
Website | <a href="https://parishilton.com/">https://parishilton.com/</a>&nbsp;
Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/parishilton/">https://www.instagram.com/parishilton/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwl5c3q0uBK3mVv9OXQUeeQ">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwl5c3q0uBK3mVv9OXQUeeQ</a>&nbsp;
Twitter | <a href="https://twitter.com/parishilton">https://twitter.com/parishilton</a>&nbsp;
Facebook | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ParisHilton">https://www.facebook.com/ParisHilton</a>&nbsp;
TikTok | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@parishilton">https://www.tiktok.com/@parishilton</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.

PARIS HILTON: The REAL Story Beyond the Headlines, Fame, Misconceptions, and The Journey to FINALLY Reclaim Her Narrative

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