Feeling lonely, stressed, or disconnected? Ready to uncover the secrets of a fulfilled and empowered life? Join us and uncover how you can have a life well-lived. Learn what motivates you to pursue your purpose and quit sabotaging your dreams.
“I really had absolutely nothing and thought life was over. I was strung out and weighed 83 pounds. I was a mess. It was decades ago, and I was able to get out of that and slowly build up a life." – Lauren Abrams (01:14).
"If you put a fake smile on your face, that in itself will release dopamine. So if you're not laughing, just stick a fake smile on your face, and that releases dopamine, and that's a way to feel better instantly." – Lauren Abrams (06:28).
Listen and learn about facing challenges head-on. The only way through anything tough in life is to go through it—there are no shortcuts. But here's the silver lining: each challenge we face builds resilience and brings profound personal growth. We’re not alone—we have each other.
You get to align with your true path. Whatever your passion or calling, take that first step today! Even 15 minutes each day can set powerful changes into motion. Life is about action and savoring the journey, not just waiting for the perfect moment.
“If there's something that you want to do and you're cringing about whether to say it, that means you're being all the more authentic, so do it.”– Lauren Abrams (22:26).
In this richly woven episode, Lauren draws from her own transformative experiences and the wisdom shared by her guests to reveal overarching life lessons. Discover how humor, community, and resilience play pivotal roles in leading a balanced and joyful life.
“Simplicity and community are core to longevity and happiness." – Lauren Abrams (05:21).
Uncover how laughter can lighten your spirit, how community shields us from loneliness, and why facing challenges head-on leads to unparalleled personal growth. Learn actionable tips to elevate your mental and emotional wellness immediately!
“Feeling your emotions fully, even for just 90 seconds, can be a powerful tool for emotional healing.” – Lauren Abrams (11:48).
Love always wins. Helping others, showing kindness, and spreading love always enriches your life. Acts of service bring unmatched fulfillment and a sense of connection to something greater than yourself.
“We are resilient by nature, and our greatest growth stems from overcoming our toughest obstacles.” – Lauren Abrams (12:46).
“Send love to anything else if you're having some kind of resentment or anger; just close your eyes and send that love.”– Lauren Abrams (23:10).
“If you feel a feeling and feel where it is in your body, close your eyes when it especially when it's intense and feel where it is and just slow down and really feel it and feel it all the way through, and then let that feeling go through, then you're creating new neurotransmitters in your brain and you're never gonna feel it in exactly the same way again, and that's growth too." – Lauren Abrams (11:49).
Prepare to feel encouraged as Lauren shares these invaluable life lessons and provides practical tools to help you live your best, most hopeful life.
Take a step towards a transformative journey. Tune in now and embrace these uplifting messages that resonate with our deepest human experiences.
“Love and service will always prevail. They are the cornerstones of a fulfilling life.” – Lauren Abrams (18:47).
Tune in to the latest episode of 52 Weeks of Hope and uncover these life-changing messages!
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I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!