A Process for Finding Purpose: Do THIS to Build the Life You Want | Jay Shetty

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

April 21, 2025

Duration

1h 51m

Channel

The Mel Robbins Podcast

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Order your copy of The Let Them Theory 👉 https://melrob.co/let-them-theory 👈 The #1 Best Selling Book of 2025 🔥 Discover how much power you truly have. It all begins with two simple words. Let Them. — If you’ve been feeling lost, uncertain, or disconnected from your purpose, today’s episode is exactly what you need. This is one of the most moving and powerful conversations you’ll ever hear. Today, Jay Shetty shares timeless wisdom on finding clarity, unlocking passion, and cultivating a deep sense of peace about where you are and where you’re headed. Jay is a former monk, a New York Times bestselling author, and the host of one of the most successful podcasts in the world, On Purpose. This episode feels like a conversation with your wisest friend – the kind that grounds you, opens your heart, and reminds you what really matters. If you’ve ever felt like you’re…

• Questioning your next step
• Searching for deeper meaning
• Struggling with a big decision
• Feeling stuck in your head
• Craving more purpose or peace
• Or simply ready for a reset

This episode is for you. Jay will help you reconnect with what matters most, quiet the noise, and move forward with more clarity, peace, and intention. This isn’t just a conversation – it’s one of those episodes you’ll carry with you, think about for days, and feel compelled to pass along to someone who needs it too. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page: https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-282 Follow The Mel Robbins Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themelrobbinspodcast If you want to experience more of Jay live, grab your ticket to his upcoming On Purpose Tour: https://www.jayshetty.me/tour I’m just your friend. I am not a licensed therapist, and this podcast is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, professional coach, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional. Got it? Good. I’ll see you in the next episode. In this episode: 00:00 Welcome 04:58 5 Steps to Lasting Change 10:22 Jay Shetty’s Advice for When You Feel Lost 14:07 The Mindset Shift to Stop Feeling Stuck 29:22 How to Build a Life of Purpose 56:34 The Secret to Making Any Hard Conversation Easy 01:02:02 Why Gratitude Is Your Secret Weapon 01:08:01 How to Let Love in Even When It’s Difficult 01:33:53 You Should Reach Out to the Teacher Who Shaped You 01:43:46 This Is What Real Progress Looks Like — Follow Mel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melrobbins/ TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@melrobbins Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melrobbins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melrobbins Website: http://melrobbins.com​ — Sign up for Mel’s newsletter: https://melrob.co/sign-up-newsletter A note from Mel to you, twice a week, sharing simple, practical ways to build the life you want. — Subscribe to Mel’s channel here: https://www.youtube.com/melrobbins​?sub_confirmation=1 — Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 🎧 New episodes drop every Monday & Thursday! https://melrob.co/spotify https://melrob.co/applepodcasts https://melrob.co/amazonmusic — Looking for Mel’s books on Amazon? Find them here: The Let Them Theory: https://amzn.to/3IQ21Oe The Let Them Theory Audiobook: https://amzn.to/413SObp The High 5 Habit: https://amzn.to/3fMvfPQ The 5 Second Rule: https://amzn.to/4l54fah

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Jay Shetty

  guest

• Mel Robbins

  host

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, featuring Jay Shetty and Mel Robbins, A Process for Finding Purpose: Do THIS to Build the Life You Want | Jay Shetty explores stop Feeling Stuck: Jay Shetty’s Practical Path To Daily Purpose Mel Robbins interviews Jay Shetty about how to move from feeling stuck, numb, or lost to living with clarity, purpose, and momentum. Jay reframes “being stuck” as actually grieving an old identity and explains how letting go of what you’re holding onto unlocks forward movement. He distinguishes passion from purpose, shows how to turn even a hated job into a launchpad, and offers concrete methods to discover your strengths through reflection and feedback from others. Throughout, they explore how to reframe work, relationships, gratitude, and love so that everyday life becomes the school, hospital, movie, or mountain that shapes your growth.

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