Today, I sit down with Bob Parsons to talk about overcoming adversities. Bob shares how his war veteran trauma affected his personal life and what he did to overcome it, his journey into starting his business and finding success, and finally having found his purpose in life to always make a difference whenever he can.  Bob Parsons is best known for being the founder of GoDaddy. Bob sold a majority stake in 2011 in a deal that valued the company at $2.3 billion. Currently, Bob is the CEO and founder of YAM Worldwide, which is home to his entrepreneurial ventures in the fields of motorcycles, golf, real estate, finance, marketing, innovation, and philanthropy. YAM Worldwide includes companies such as PXG and Scottsdale National Golf Club. Bob is also a US Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, and is widely recognized for his entrepreneurial and philanthropic efforts.  You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon. What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 03:18 How can we learn to quantify the worst things in our life? 06:45 Dealing with PTSD alone and the symptoms that come with it 11:14 Having the remarkable ability to disassociate and using it your advantage 12:25 The trick to becoming a successful businessman and what history can teach us 15:56 Top 3 things to focus on when you want to start your own business 18:25 The GoDaddy story - how it started, success, and making a difference 25:42 What have been the biggest failures in your life? 26:38 Tapping into psychedelics to help deal with self reform 32:29 Believe in yourself and always have fun 38:39 Bob on Final Five    Episode Resources Bob Parsons | Website Bob Parsons | Instagram Bob Parsons | LinkedIn Bob Parsons | Twitter YAM Worldwide Want to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I am going to share with you another snippet from my latest book, 8 Rules of Love. This time, we will talk about karma. Rule #2: Don’t Ignore Your Karma - in this chapter we take a look at how first and early impressions on love shape our future relationship choices, the different personality types we get drawn to and why, the tendency to look for validation from others when seeking love, and how we should learn from our past relationships.  You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.    Key Takeaways: 00:00 Intro 01:17 Rule #2: Don’t Ignore Your Karma 05:04 The Karma Cycle - From the time we are born, choices are made for us. 07:36 Karma and Relationships - This is how our early impressions affect our future choices 12:01 Our expectations and desires around relationships are shaped after our earliest experiences of love 17:34 Parental Gifts and Gaps - The four pillars that help us establish relationship dynamics 24:54 No matter how imperfect the situation we were born into, we can learn from our karma 28:29 Emotional Support - What kind of love and emotional support your parents have given you? 31:00 We are hardwired to look outward to others for validation and satisfaction 35:25 Scenemtic images of love set the standard for how love should occur and make us feel we aren’t achieving the level of romance that we should 40:35 First Love - Our ideas of love are also shaped by our first loves 44:15 Type #1: The Rebel - Adventure and mystery does not necessarily give way to loyalty and responsibility 45:32 Type #2: The Chase - Getting drawn to someone who isn’t emotionally available 48:08 Type #3: The Project - You’re not equals and you’re investing more in the relationship 53:09 When you date someone who sleeps around and doesn’t want to commit 55:31 The Opulent One: If someone is attractive we tend to assign positive attributes to them 58:55 Reflect and learn from a past relationship 01: What approach do you use to attract someone? 01:08:33 What you want from someone else, first give to yourself   Like this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally! Want to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I sit down with Stephan Labossiere to talk about breakups and relationship building. We exchange thoughts on the importance of emotional maturity and how it greatly helps couples resolve misunderstandings, the reasons most relationships are dubbed challenging and difficult, understanding what a love cycle is and how emotionally damaging it is, and healing your trauma and working on yourself first are the first steps to attracting the right partner.    Stephan Labossiere a.k.a Stephan Speaks is a man on a mission, and that mission is to make relationships happier and more fulfilling. As a certified relationship coach, a speaker and author, Stephan seizes every opportunity to help both men and women overcome the challenges that hinder their relationships. Some of his most popular books are Love After Heartbreak, He's Lying Sis: Uncover the Truth Behind His Words and Actions, and The Man God Has For You: 7 Traits To Help You Determine Your Life Partner.You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.What We Discuss:00:00 Intro01:40 What are the signs that someone deeply loves you?04:01 Both partners need to be emotionally ready to grow love08:56 Compatibility is about two people co-existing in harmony13:10 How do you differentiate connection and chemistry, and what stage are you in?16:51 Is anything that is not sustainable not healthy for any relationship?21:15 Allowing children to discover themselves and their interests helps them become more self-aware24:16 Why are most relationships difficult and become a continuous struggle?29:13 The love advice you’ve probably heard but shouldn’t practice34:07 Why do you need to nurture both of your masculine and feminine energy?43:23 This is how you test the compatibility you have with your partner46:42 Learn about the unhealthy love cycle that often causes relationships to fail55:14 Aim to become the best you and you start to attract the right person58:16 Focus on the healing from everything that you’ve been through, not just from your breakup01:05:42 Stephan on Final Five  Episode ResourcesStephan Labossiere | WebsiteStephan Labossiere | InstagramStephan Labossiere | YouTubeStephan Labossiere | TwitterStephan Labossiere | FacebookStephan Labossiere | TikTokStephan Labossiere | BooksWant to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I am going to share with you the conversation I had with Rich Roll in his podcast. I talk about my experiences as a monk and share insights on meditation, mindfulness, and conscious capitalism. I also talk about the double-edged sword of social media and how it can be used for good. Our conversation also touches on the topic of happiness, and I provide tips on how to reframe one's perspective on life. We should reflect on one's passions and expertise, find patterns in one's life, and create an environment for opportunities to come later.    You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.Key Takeaways:00:00 Intro02:30 Finding a life-long partner takes a lot of work, dedication, and time08:55 "If you can't explain something simply, you don't understand it well enough."11:47 Growing up in London bullied for being overweight and dealing with a rebellious phase 15:42 Discovering your passion and finding a different path for yourself19:48 Finding inspiration in someone you least expect and pivoting from your current journey 30:50 Getting the chance to live both options of life: monkhood and real life38:11 What is it like to live a life in service to others?46:40 Here is a glimpse of how a monk lives day to day50:43 This is how monks train themselves to avoid the follower mentality55:18 There are an infinite of seats in the theater of happiness, you just need to find your own seat57:26 How do you find your passion and what you can do to genuinely identify them.1:05:32 Asking the right questions to help develop self-awareness and positive intuition 1:09:44 “When you protect your purpose, your purpose protects you.”1:19:29 Venturing into the social media space and finding a career opportunity1:22:34 The truth about detachment and you can use it to your advantage1:25:56 Jay explains the process of purification1:29:39 Maintaining a routine can be hard but it is a beneficial practice1:36:24 Disengagement is the beginning step of re-engagement  1:42:55 The three things we aren’t aware of -  Element, Environment, and Energy1:49:23 Jay explains the different relationship tools for a healthy partnershipLike this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!Want to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I sit down with Dr. Will Cole to talk about self-care. He shares the essential aspect of maintaining good physical, emotional, and mental health, the truth about eating foods that will "love you back", and how taking care of our gut health is one of the leading ways to improve our health and well-being.  Dr. Will is a leading functional medicine expert who consults people around the globe and started one of the first functional medicine telehealth centers in the world over a decade ago. Named one of the top 50 functional and integrative doctors in the nation, Dr. Will provides a functional medicine approach for thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and brain problems. He is also the host of the popular The Art of Being Well Podcast and the New York Times bestselling author of Intuitive Fasting, The Inflammation Spectrum, and the brand new book Gut Feelings: Healing the Shame-Fueled Relationship Between What You Eat and How You Feel.You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.What We Discuss:00:00 Intro03:04 Dr. Cole explains why we shouldn’t ignore our gut health.05:47 Truth is just because it’s common doesn't necessarily mean it’s normal.08:21 What is shame-flammation and how it affects our lives?11:51 The 4 food ingredients that are likely to disrupt the microbiome.  15:24 Be an empowered patient and know that you have a choice.16:55 What happens in your body when you drink alcohol regularly?24:25 To achieve positive results, you have to start with the right headspace.31:14 Here’s the trick to using food as a mindfulness tool. 35:40 The science behind the condition we often refer to as hormonal problems.39:39 Dr. Will explains the different conventional tests incorporated in functional medicine.43:39 What is the approach to food when it comes to functional medicine?50:34 Dr. Will on Final FiveEpisode ResourcesDr. Will Cole | WebsiteDr. Will Cole | InstagramDr. Will Cole | YouTubeDr. Will Cole | TwitterDr. Will Cole | FacebookDr. Will Cole | TikTokDr. Will Cole | BooksThe Art of Being Well PodcastWant to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I am going to share with you the conversation I had with DJ Envy, Charlamagne tha God, and Angela Yee from The Breakfast Club. We discuss what it takes to be truly happy, the practice of mindfulness, processing the thoughts in your head to truly understand yourself, and finding your true purpose in life.    You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.Key Takeaways:00:00 Intro01:17 Becoming a monk - What can you learn from monkhood?04:00 Self mastery is purifying yourself from your ego.06:26 What happened next after leaving the monk life?10:34 Sharing mindfulness practices to help relieve stress in any workspace12:44 The many benefits of meditation that people don’t realize14:25 There is more to proper breathing when it comes to meditation17:12 Here’s how you can safely and properly practice meditation20:58 Change the way you look at things and everything else will change for the better23:52 Finding purpose after getting rejected and not losing sight of your goal29:55 Learning more about life by talking with people from different backgrounds33:56 When it comes to meditation, start with the amount of time you can37:29 Finding balance in the pros and cons of social media39:29 The 5 habits to help you start improving your daily life43:29 Let’s meditateLike this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!Want to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I sit down with the one and only Macklemore to talk about recovery, healing, and choosing to live a better life. We start with being self-aware and how this is helpful in cleansing yourself to recovery, the endless battle with self-hate and how to put your focus on self love instead, how success can also mean finding the willpower to change yourself and become someone better. We end the conversation by talking about authenticity and setting new goals for a better life.    Macklemore is a multi-Platinum and Grammy award-winning artist, who's made history with a combination of commercial success, critical acclaim, and international appeal with a total of 12.8 billion combined streams to date. He is one of the most successful independent artists of the 21st century and he's consistently used his art and platform to raise awareness around issues of addiction and recovery. You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.What We Discuss:00:00 Intro02:32 Why is it important to cut out the noise when there is a constant narrative of who you should be? 04:50 Despite the success, it’s easy to fall into the trap of addiction while being plagued with fear.09:13 Addiction is like an allergy and this is the reason why.11:50 It came down to choosing between life and death, and a choice had to be made.16:43 Service is a pillar in the recovery community.22:30 The darkness is always there and it can creep at you anytime.28:28 When you mistake the numbness you feel as peace and then find a more sustainable way to experience inner peace.31:46 Macklemore shares what it felt during his near death experiences.34:45 Sometimes a supportive partner is all you need to pull yourself out of the rut.44:38 Rediscover who you are as a person and the different ways to accomplish this.50:09 How do we ‘normally’ size people up or gauge success?51:16 Think Out Loud - how Jay started how mission to make wisdom go viral57:17 Macklemore answers the question, “How would you define success now?”01:03:07 Authentic art cannot be manufactured because you can’t fake authenticity.01:12:25 Setting goals to help change yourself and lead a better path in life.01:17:58 Ben on Final FiveEpisode ResourcesMacklemore | WebsiteMacklemore | InstagramMacklemore | YouTubeMacklemore | TwitterMacklemore | FacebookWant to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I’m speaking to Rayna Greenberg and Ashley Hesseltine who share their thoughts on dating and relationships. They take turns in talking about their best and worst dates, the general struggles most women have while dating, how to get through a difficult breakup - the do’s and don’ts - and the subtle dating red flags that are often missed.  Rayna and Ashley of the "Girls Gotta Eat" podcast. The podcast was launched in 2017 and has since become a popular destination for listeners who enjoy discussions about dating, relationships, sex, and women's experiences in these areas. Each episode features the two hosts discussing their personal experiences, sharing dating and relationship advice, and answering listener questions. The podcast is known for its humorous and relatable approach to these topics, as well as its frank and honest conversations. In addition to offering advice, the hosts also interview guests who are experts in various aspects of dating, relationships, and sex, such as therapists, sex educators, and relationship coaches. Overall, "The Girls Gotta Eat" is a lively and entertaining podcast that provides a unique perspective on the ups and downs of dating and relationships for women.You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.What We Discuss:00:00 Intro02:18 Rayna and Ashley talk about settling into LA and what’s been going on for them since moving in.04:09 What defines a good date?06:32 Many relationships may be great on the phone, but some don’t work after meeting up.  15:41 How do you manifest your dream date and what can you bring into the relationship?22:00 Success can be intimidating and this is why it's challenging to date when you’re successful.27:24 The early mistakes we make when dating and how to avoid them.29:25 This is why our happiness shouldn’t depend on other people and start learning to enjoy every moment in our life. 32:16 Common practices of happy couples and why they work so well. 35:16 Rayna and Ashley share their thoughts on lovers becoming friends and vice versa.39:11 How do you deal with a breakup?45:00 The hidden messages many of us don’t see that often leads to the relationship breakup.47:01 Pay attention to these commonly missed red flags because not all relationships are the same.51:19 Having children is a choice, Rayna and Ashley share their stance on the topic.59:58 What options do we have when we’re at the end of our lives?01:03:24 Girls Gotta Eat on Final FiveEpisode ResourcesGirls Gotta Eat | WebsiteGirls Gotta Eat | YouTubeGirls Gotta Eat | InstagramWant to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I sit down with my friend Lewis Howes to talk about finding the courage to work on ourselves a little bit more. We share ideas on the dealing with the different seasons in our life and being present in each season, the level of discipline you have for yourself determines the outcome of goals you’ve set your mind and heart into, getting unstuck of the same pattern of familiarity that hinders personal growth, and the misconception of greatness and how it always starts within you.   Lewis is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high performance business coach, a New York Times best-selling author, 2x All-American athlete, and keynote speaker. He hosts The School of Greatness podcast, which was launched in 2013, where he shares inspiring interviews from the most successful people on the planet—world-renowned leaders in business, entertainment, sports, science, health, and literature. You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.What We Discuss:00:00 Intro00:What did it take Lewis to finally focus on the path to healing?10:04 This is how it felt growing up in a family with financial limitations.14:46 When you finally find the courage to work on yourself, you become more authentic.19:30 What is the difference between motivation and discipline?23:21 Lewis explains what role our inner emotional state plays in our success.25:45* The 3 P’s to help you figure out what you want to do with your life.33:50 How does discipline keep you organized and focused on your mission?36:37 What is the right way to get ready even when you don’t want to do it?39:44 Why do we always get stuck in the same pattern of familiarity?43:53 This is the reason why the fear of failure stops us from trying and doing our best.50:48 The misconception about greatness that we don’t know about. 58:39 The more you become for others, the brighter your own path will be.01:08:26 What are you looking forward to this year?01:11:48 What does it truly mean “to live in the season that you have reached?”01:14:50 Stop doing other things and start focusing on the person you are becoming.  Episode ResourcesLewis Howes | WebsiteLewis Howes | InstagramLewis Howes | TwitterLewis Howes | YouTubeLewis Howes | BooksThe School of Greatness PodcastWant to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I am going to share with you another snippet from my latest book, 8 Rules of Love. This time, we will talk about solitude. My focus is on the importance of solitude in our daily lives and how it can help us love ourselves better. Rule #1 - Let Yourself Be Alone outlines a three-stage process for transitioning from loneliness to solitude, starting with being present with yourself and moving towards developing confidence in areas of personal growth. It also emphasizes the importance of self-control and patience in the process of learning solitude and understanding our complexity, and embracing the idea that being alone can be transformational.You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.   Key Takeaways:00:00 Intro02:28 Solitude: Learning to Love Yourself02:57 Rule #1: Let Yourself Be Alone - and learn to find solitude in your daily life. 09:41 Solo Audit - Finding out how you want to spend your time alone.17:49 The Path From Loneliness to Solitude18:44 Stage #1: Presence - The first step to making use of solitude is being present with yourself.23:32 Stage #2: Discomfort - There are 3 different ways to get used to being alone.27:55 Stage #3: Confidence - The 5 growth areas of life you can recheck and see whether you need to change or not.30:22 For change to happen, start with identifying your biggest growth area. 33:09 Here’s how to develop a growth plan using the 3 C’s of transformation.36:18 One Mind - This is how solitude allows us to understand our complexity.42:57 Why self control and patience are the two key skills when learning solitude?45:46 A Whole Self - It’s not always about looking out for our better half and this is why.Like this show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps! Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag us so we can thank you personally!Want to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.