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Jay Shetty PodcastJada Pinkett Smith OPENS UP On Her Marriage & Struggling With Dark Thoughts
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- October 16, 2023
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Channel
- Jay Shetty Podcast
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Today, we sit down with second-time guest Jada Pinkett Smith. Jada is a talented actor, producer, musician, host, author, and advocate whose career has spanned over 30 years. She’s captured the hearts of many after starring in films such as The Nutty Professor, Scream 2, The Matrix Reloaded, Bad Moms, and Girls Trip, to name a few. Throughout this conversation, Jada fearlessly shares insights into her marriage, shedding light on never-before-heard truths, including the infamous 2022 Oscar incident that occurred between Will Smith and Chris Rock. We also explore the notion that our relationships serve as mirrors, reflecting our inner selves, and delve into the transformative power of embracing greater love to conquer life's challenges. In this interview, we’ll discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:04 Jada On How Writing Her New Book Was A Healing Process 08:04 On Growing Up With Young Parents Who Struggled With Addiction 12:47 “I wasn’t a priority… I felt unloveable” 18:56 *Trigger warning* Jada On Struggling With Suicidal Thoughts 30:27 Jada On Her Journey To Hollywood & Facing Disappointment 37:48 On Her Friendship with Tupac Shakur 41:15 The Difference Between Sexual Chemistry & Energetic Connection 51:10 A Realistic Approach To Love & Marriage 01:02:09 The Complicated Timeline of Jada and Will Smith’s Marriage 01:09:43 On Self-worth & Self-love 01:12:05 Jada Speaks About Jaden and Willow Smith 01:22:14 It’s Important To Show Your Flaws & Humanness To Your Children 01:27:36 Jada Addresses The Oscars 2022 01:37:05 These Two Beautiful Men Deserve A Reconciliation 01:40:16 Friendship Built On Healing & Personal Growth 01:44:06 Be Okay With Your Victories & Your Challenges 01:48:08 How Jada & Will Are Healing Together 01:50:35 Why The Marriage Hasn’t Ended In A Divorce… 01:57:25 Romantic Love Is An Aspect Of The Highest Form Of Relationships 02:01:13 Letting Go Of The Romantic Love 02:05:29 Marriage Is A Partnership That Works For Both Partners 02:13:45 Despite Living Separate Lives There Is A Strong Bond 02:18:08 Jay Reads A Letter From Will 02:21:15 Married Young With Different Needs & Visions For The Family 02:27:27 The Fear Of Embracing Our Humanness https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtFjc8F3neGDTrTk3gdYwsA https://www.instagram.com/jadapinkettsmith/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@jadapinkettsmith?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/jada/ https://linktr.ee/jada Want to learn to coach like Jay Shetty? Discover how here: https://gtly.to/PMlHc6JZw
SPEAKERS
Jada Pinkett Smith
guestActress, producer, and author of "Worthy" (also known for hosting "Red Table Talk").
Jay Shetty
hostHost of "On Purpose," podcaster, and author of "Eight Rules of Love."
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Jay Shetty Podcast, featuring Jada Pinkett Smith and Jay Shetty, Jada Pinkett Smith OPENS UP On Her Marriage & Struggling With Dark Thoughts explores Jada Pinkett Smith on Worthiness, Pain, Marriage, and Healing Jada explains that writing her memoir Worthy, which Jay Shetty persistently urged her to do, became a deep healing process built around her journey from unlovable to lovable.
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