Turning Struggle into Music

Nick describes writing through family hardship and creating the demo that relaunched their career.

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What happens when success arrives before you truly know who you are. How do you learn to quiet the inner critic while becoming a better partner, parent, and person in the process?

Today, Jay sits down with Nick Jonas for an intimate conversation about identity, purpose, and the inner work that comes with growing up in the spotlight. Nick opens up about what it was really like starting his career so young, dealing with rejection early on and growing up with the pressure of being labeled “the shy, creative one.”

As the conversation unfolds, Nick shares how fatherhood, marriage, and health challenges have profoundly redefined his priorities. He reflects on the vulnerability of becoming a parent, the anxiety that comes with loving someone so deeply, and the grounding practices, movement, routine, and therapy that help him stay present. Through stories of his daughter’s early days, his evolving relationship with faith, and the inspiration behind his new music, Nick reveals how creativity became both a refuge and a mirror, allowing him to heal, grow, and speak more honestly than ever before.

Jay and Nick discuss what it truly means to be a good partner, a present parent, and a kinder version of yourself, especially when life feels overwhelming.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Turn Life’s Hardest Seasons Into Creative Fuel

How to Stay Grounded When You’ve Lived Life in the Spotlight

How to Be a Present Partner Instead of a Defensive One

How to Navigate Anxiety Without Letting It Define You

How to Reconnect With the Fearless Version of Yourself

How to Build Emotional Resilience Through Routine and Movement

How to Show Up as a Better Parent by Healing Yourself First

Wherever you are in your journey, know that it’s okay to slow down, ask better questions, and choose compassion over criticism. You’re allowed to evolve, outgrow old labels, and rewrite the way you speak to yourself.

Nick Jonas’ new album, Sunday Best, out February 6th: https://nickjonas.lnk.to/SundayBest

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

03:13 Who Is Nick Jonas Today?

05:02 Stepping Onto Broadway at Eight Years Old

07:00 What was It Really Like Growing Up in the Disney Spotlight?

08:40 Facing Financial Uncertainty as a Kid