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Jay Shetty PodcastPresident JOE BIDEN Speaks Out For The FIRST Time About His MENTAL HEALTH
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WHAT IT’S REALLY ABOUT
Biden Talks Stuttering, Grief, Showing Up and Family With Jay Shetty
- Biden recalls childhood bullying and his stutter, including his mother's fierce advocacy, and says the impediment may have been the best thing that happened to him because others reached out to him.
- He describes surviving the loss of his first wife and daughter and later his son Beau, crediting close family and explaining that grief eases when a memory brings a smile before a tear.
- Biden says his staff may go home for family emergencies without explanation, since relationships matter more than work, and he and Shetty agree vulnerability is a strength for leaders.
- He explains that he makes decisions through his values, especially his father's belief that everyone deserves dignity, and tries to understand others' motivations so they can save face while reaching a deal.
- In the Final Five, Biden names "show up" as his best advice, calls holding grudges the worst, and says he is a "cockeyed optimist" about America's ability to do big things like cure cancer.
IDEAS WORTH REMEMBERING
5 ideasShowing up matters more than saying the perfect thing
Biden repeatedly says being present, calling, listening and hugging make a huge difference, and Shetty agrees people overcomplicate offering support.
Grief changes but doesn't vanish
Biden says you know you'll make it when a reminder of a lost loved one brings a smile before the tear, even though the pain stays real for years.
Hardship can build empathy
Biden says his stutter may have been the best thing that happened to him, and he still keeps in touch with young stutterers and shares how he marks up his speeches.
Family comes before work
Biden tells staff to go home when they have trouble with loved ones, no questions asked, noting that people won't perform well when relationships are struggling.
Decisions flow from values, not one faculty
Biden says he can't separate head, heart and gut, and that he is guided by his father's principle that everyone is entitled to dignity.
WORDS WORTH SAVING
5 quotesBut eventually, every once in a while, it'll bring a smile to your lips before it brings a tear to your eye. When that happens, you know you're gonna make it.
— Joe Biden
Your relationship is a hell of a lot more important than whatever you're doing for me.
— Joe Biden
I think the best advice I ever received is show up.
— Joe Biden
Remembering is important, but holding a grudge is, uh, it's not helpful
— Joe Biden
Because if you can understand what motivates them, there's a shot, even with the bad guys, you can break through and get something done.
— Joe Biden
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Jay Shetty
hostHost of the health and wellness podcast On Purpose.
Joe Biden
guestPresident of the United States speaking about leadership, grief, and mental health.
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