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Jay Shetty Podcast

Hosted by Jay Shetty

A former monk interviews high-profile figures and offers solo guidance on mental health, relationships, and finding purpose.

The brief

A hybrid podcast that alternates between two distinct formats: deep-dive interviews and solo prescriptive guides. The interviews feature A-list celebrities, public figures, and business leaders like Dr. Jill Biden and John Mackey, exploring their personal journeys with grief, success, and resilience. The solo episodes are structured, actionable workshops where Shetty breaks down topics like breakup recovery and habit formation, often citing psychological studies and his monastic experience.

The show's unique angle is Shetty's 'monk to media' persona, which allows him to blend ancient Eastern philosophy with the Western hunger for purpose and success. Unlike many interview shows, he successfully attracts top-tier guests to discuss deeply personal topics, while his solo episodes provide a structured, teacher-like approach to self-help.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Jay Shetty is a British author, entrepreneur, and host of 'On Purpose,' one of the world's top mental health podcasts. After spending three years as a Hindu monk, he transitioned into media to make 'wisdom go viral,' blending ancient teachings with practical, modern advice. He is the author of the bestselling books 'Think Like a Monk' and '8 Rules of Love,' and aims to help listeners become happier, healthier, and more healed through his conversations and solo episodes.

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Credentials & credits

  • BSc in Management Science, Bayes Business School (formerly Cass Business School)
  • Former Hindu Monk (trained with ISKCON)
  • Global Bestselling Author ('Think Like a Monk', '8 Rules of Love')
  • Chief Purpose Officer at Calm
  • Founder, Jay Shetty Certification School
  • Forbes 30 Under 30 (Media)

Other ventures

  • Sama/Juni Tea (Co-founder)
  • Icon Media (Co-founder)
  • Jay Shetty Certification School (Founder)
  • Calm (Chief Purpose Officer)
  • House of 1212 (Co-founder)
  • Angel City FC (Ownership Group)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

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  1. 01
    DR. JILL BIDEN: The Hardest Moments Nobody Saw (Addiction, Grief & Life in the White House)

    A prime example of the show's access to major public figures for deeply personal conversations about loss, family, and resilience.

  2. 02
    WHOLE FOODS FOUNDER: How He Built a $22 Billion Company

    Demonstrates the show's blend of business, leadership, and spirituality, exploring the concept of 'Conscious Capitalism' with a key figure.

  3. 03
    Give Me 30 Minutes and You Will Have Closure You Need

    A representative solo episode showcasing Shetty's structured, advice-driven format on a universally relatable mental health topic.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How Jay Shetty interviews

Interview episodes are empathetic and focused on the guest's life story and lessons, often concluding with a recurring 'Final Five' question segment. Solo episodes are tightly structured, using numbered lists, rhetorical questions for self-reflection, and references to scientific studies to present actionable advice. The overall tone is calm, encouraging, and purpose-oriented.

Questions Jay Shetty keeps coming back to

  • What is the best advice you've ever heard or received?
  • What is the worst advice you've ever heard or received?
  • If you could create one law that everyone in the world had to follow, what would it be?
  • What would the 20-year-old version of you think about your life now?
  • What is something you used to value that you don't value anymore?
  • How do you define your current purpose?
  • How do you define love?
  • Was there ever a time when you believed that [your company/venture] was going to fail?

Signature segments

  • · The Final Five (recurring closing questions for guests)
  • · Citing psychological studies and brain science
  • · Structured, numbered advice in solo episodes
  • · Relating topics back to lessons from his time as a monk

Topics covered repeatedly

Mental Health & WellnessRelationships & LovePurpose & CareerMindfulness & MeditationGrief & ResilienceHabit FormationLeadership & EntrepreneurshipSpiritualityHealing from BreakupsConscious Capitalism
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

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Typical guest

Guests are typically world-renowned figures from entertainment, business, and public life who are willing to engage in vulnerable, long-form conversations about their personal struggles and philosophies. The roster includes names like Michelle Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, Tom Holland, and the founders of major companies.

Recent guests
  • John Mackey
    on WHOLE FOODS FOUNDER: How He Built a $22 Billion Company (Everyone Thought He Was Making a MISTAKE!)
  • Dr. Jill Biden
    on DR. JILL BIDEN: The Hardest Moments Nobody Saw (Addiction, Grief & Life in the White House)
  • Emilie Kiser
    on EMILIE KISER EXCLUSIVE: The Loss That Changed Her Forever
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
5.7M
5,710,000
Avg views / video
138K
Trailing window
Total views
592M
591,861,427
Videos published
2,422
Sponsor readEstimated

The podcast attracts wellness and lifestyle consumer brands, with JUNI sparkling tea being a frequently mentioned sponsor. Given the show's massive reach in the mental health and self-improvement space, sponsors are likely targeting a broad, mainstream audience interested in health, mindfulness, and personal growth. (Estimated)

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§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

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What is Jay Shetty's real name?
His name is Jay Shetty.
Is the 'On Purpose' podcast still running?
Yes, the podcast releases new episodes multiple times a week, typically on Mondays and Fridays.
What is the format of the show?
The show alternates between long-form interviews with high-profile guests and solo episodes where Jay Shetty provides structured advice on a specific topic.
What are Jay Shetty's credentials?
He is a former Hindu monk, a bestselling author, holds a BSc in Management Science, and is the Chief Purpose Officer at the Calm app.
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and most other major podcast platforms. Video versions of the episodes are also slated to be available on Netflix.
What is 'The Final Five'?
'The Final Five' is a recurring segment at the end of interview episodes where Jay Shetty asks his guests five rapid-fire questions about their life advice and purpose.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
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§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

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  1. [01]Official Websitejayshetty.me
  2. [02]On Purpose with Jay Shetty (Official Site)jayshetty.me
  3. [03]Jay Shetty - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org
  4. [04]Jay Shetty Certification Schooljayshettycoach.com
  5. [05]Calm - The #1 App for Meditation and Sleepcalm.com
  6. [06]Forbes 30 Under 30 Profileforbes.com
  7. [07]Netflix Tudum: Jay Shetty's On Purpose Podcast Is Coming to Netflixnetflix.com
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