If You FEEL LOST & UNHAPPY In Life, Watch This To FIND YOURSELF In 2023 | Jay Shetty | Summary and Q&A

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Summary

In this episode of the On Purpose podcast, Jay Shetty puts himself in the hot seat and discusses the power of therapy with Jesu Joe, a licensed therapist and head of clinical operations at BetterHelp. Jay opens up about his childhood experiences of being bullied and how it shaped him. They discuss the concept of being "othered" and how it affected Jay's self-esteem. Jay reflects on his journey from seeking validation as a teenager to embracing his uniqueness as an adult. Through therapy, Jay has developed resilience and found strength in his experiences of being "othered."

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the purpose of this episode?

The purpose of this episode is to discuss the power of therapy and to provide insight into what therapy looks like. Jay wants to show that sitting down with a non-judgmental therapist can be powerful and beneficial for anyone's life.

Q: How did Jay feel about being vulnerable on the podcast?

Jay felt honored and grateful for the opportunity to open up and be vulnerable on the podcast. He sees it as a way to self-reflect and explore if there is anything he may have missed or needs to work on.

Q: What childhood experiences did Jay share?

Jay shared his experiences of being bullied from a young age. He was teased and called names for being Indian, overweight, and for being academically focused in a school where it wasn't a priority.

Q: How did Jay feel about his childhood bullying experiences?

Jay doesn't have strong emotional attachment to his memories of being bullied. He acknowledges that it was a tough time, but the emotions associated with those experiences don't seem to have stayed with him. He questions why he doesn't feel more pain or sadness about it.

Q: How did Jay's parents support him during his childhood bullying?

Jay's parents created a loving and safe environment at home. They didn't reinforce the idea that his race or weight made him inferior. They focused on his well-being and encouraged him to focus on his education. Their love and support helped him feel protected.

Q: How did Jay feel about school during his childhood bullying experiences?

Jay felt scared and didn't want to go to school because of the bullying. He recalls feeling alienated, but also had a sense of purpose in school, which was to excel academically.

Q: Did Jay's childhood bullying experiences impact his self-confidence?

Initially, Jay felt confident in who he was as a child. He was a good student and had strong values instilled by his parents. However, as he entered his teenage years, he started seeking validation and approval from others, which led him to engage in behaviors that were not aligned with his values.

Q: How did Jay feel about being "othered" as a child?

As a child, being "othered" made Jay feel left out, like a loser, and led to feelings of being misunderstood. He wanted to be part of the group and not be seen as different or unpopular.

Q: What is Jay's perspective on being "othered" now?

Jay now sees being "othered" as a strength. He embraces his uniqueness and believes it has led him on a unique path. He attributes his willingness to take risks and pursue his purpose to feeling like an outsider.

Q: Did Jay's childhood experiences with bullying impact his relationship with food?

Jay had a complicated relationship with food. He associated being skinny with being healthy, which was not a healthy metric. He felt pressure to fit in and seek validation, which influenced his perception of his physical appearance and food choices.

Q: How did Jay's perspective on food change as he grew older?

Jay's perspective on food and health shifted when he married his wife, who introduced him to the concept of food being healing and prioritized his overall well-being. It was a turning point in his relationship with food.

Takeaways

Jay's childhood experiences of being bullied shaped his perception of himself and his journey towards seeking validation as a teenager. However, as an adult, he has learned to embrace his uniqueness and use his experiences to take risks and pursue his purpose. Being "othered" no longer holds negative connotations for Jay, as he sees it as a strength that has led him on a unique path. While he may not have strong emotional attachment to his childhood bullying experiences, therapy has helped him reflect on his past and develop resilience.