On Melissa Wood’s show, Jay opens up about the practices and perspectives that keep him grounded in a world that rarely slows down. Their conversation moves beyond routines and rituals, diving into what it really means to find peace within yourself while navigating pressure, ambition, relationships, and everyday chaos. Together, they explore how stillness is built through self-awareness, presence, and the courage to listen to your inner voice.

Jay shares lessons from his upbringing, life as a monk, and marriage, while Melissa reflects on healing, motherhood, and breaking old patterns. From meditation and breathwork to love and emotional growth, this conversation is a reminder that the smallest daily choices often shape the deepest transformation.

In this episode you'll learn:

How to Listen to Your Inner Voice

How to Stay Grounded Under Pressure

How to Stop Feeding Negative Thoughts

How to Build Stillness Within Yourself

How to Create Healthier Relationships

How to Reconnect With Yourself Daily

How to Stop Trying to Change Your Partner

No matter where you are in your journey, there is still space for healing, clarity, love, and change. Keep showing up for yourself. Keep planting the seeds that align with the life you truly want.

The Move With Heart podcast features Melissa Wood-Tepperberg's personal stories, triumphs, philosophies as well as those of her mentors who will join the show to share their wisdom. Check out https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/move-with-heart/id1621097400 

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

05:41 How To Build Inner Peace 

08:13 Lessons From a Hardworking Mother

11:36 Learning to Be Still 

18:47 Your Mind Comes First

21:46 Are You Planting Seeds or Weeds?

27:24 The Fear of Making the Wrong Choice

31:28 Finding Calm in the Chaos

36:40 Jay’s 3 Daily Meditation Practices

43:26 Aligning Your Mind and Body

51:53 The Power of Mantra Meditation

54:28 Trusting the Bigger Plan

59:32 What Is Your Deepest Desire?

01:03:47 Staying Connected in Long-Term Love

01:09:14 Inspire Your Partner Without Changing Them

Episode Resources:

Website | https://mwh-production.melissawoodhealth.com/ 

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-M8iMVPXC9qE-4s8B9law 

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

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

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

On Melissa Wood&rsquo;s show, Jay opens up about the practices and perspectives that keep him grounded in a world that rarely slows down. Their conversation moves beyond routines and rituals, diving into what it really means to find peace within yourself while navigating pressure, ambition, relationships, and everyday chaos. Together, they explore how stillness is built through self-awareness, presence, and the courage to listen to your inner voice.
Jay shares lessons from his upbringing, life as a monk, and marriage, while Melissa reflects on healing, motherhood, and breaking old patterns. From meditation and breathwork to love and emotional growth, this conversation is a reminder that the smallest daily choices often shape the deepest transformation.
In this episode you'll learn:
How to Listen to Your Inner Voice
How to Stay Grounded Under Pressure
How to Stop Feeding Negative Thoughts
How to Build Stillness Within Yourself
How to Create Healthier Relationships
How to Reconnect With Yourself Daily
How to Stop Trying to Change Your Partner
No matter where you are in your journey, there is still space for healing, clarity, love, and change. Keep showing up for yourself. Keep planting the seeds that align with the life you truly want.
The Move With Heart podcast features Melissa Wood-Tepperberg's personal stories, triumphs, philosophies as well as those of her mentors who will join the show to share their wisdom. Check out <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/move-with-heart/id1621097400">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/move-with-heart/id1621097400</a>&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
05:41 How To Build Inner Peace&nbsp;
08:13 Lessons From a Hardworking Mother
11:36 Learning to Be Still&nbsp;
18:47 Your Mind Comes First
21:46 Are You Planting Seeds or Weeds?
27:24 The Fear of Making the Wrong Choice
31:28 Finding Calm in the Chaos
36:40 Jay&rsquo;s 3 Daily Meditation Practices
43:26 Aligning Your Mind and Body
51:53 The Power of Mantra Meditation
54:28 Trusting the Bigger Plan
59:32 What Is Your Deepest Desire?
01:03:47 Staying Connected in Long-Term Love
01:09:14 Inspire Your Partner Without Changing Them
Episode Resources:
Website | <a href="https://mwh-production.melissawoodhealth.com/">https://mwh-production.melissawoodhealth.com/</a>&nbsp;
YouTube | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-M8iMVPXC9qE-4s8B9law">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd-M8iMVPXC9qE-4s8B9law</a>&nbsp;
Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissawoodhealth/">https://www.instagram.com/melissawoodhealth/</a>&nbsp;
Instagram | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/melissawoodtepperberg/">https://www.instagram.com/melissawoodtepperberg/</a>&nbsp;
TikTok | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@melissawoodhealth">https://www.tiktok.com/@melissawoodhealth</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.

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