On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Dr. K: Feeling Lost in Your 20s or 30s? (THIS Mindset Shift Will Help You Find Direction & Purpose)

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Sep 22, 2025
Dr. K, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist and meditation teacher, explores the feelings of disconnection and confusion that often plague young adults today. He discusses the impact of societal pressures and shifting milestones on self-worth and identity. Dr. K highlights the importance of mindfulness over rumination, the evolving challenges of masculinity, and modern addictions. He shares tools for cultivating clarity and connection, emphasizing that finding peace comes from within rather than from achieving more. It's a deeply insightful conversation about navigating personal growth.
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INSIGHT

Unmeetable Targets Fuel Quarter-Life Crises

  • Many young adults feel lost because traditional milestones (college, marriage, house) are now often unattainable.
  • Rapid social and economic change plus rising costs create a quarter-life crisis for millions.
INSIGHT

Identity Versus Identification

  • Identity often comes from external identification rather than internal identity, causing people to feel behind.
  • Meditation that quiets the default mode network helps people pay attention to true internal signals instead of overthinking.
ADVICE

Observe Emotions To Create Distance

  • Observe feelings rather than fusing with them to gain distance and calm the threat circuitry.
  • Practice simple watching techniques to deactivate rumination and reduce amygdala activation.
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