Sep 28
SYLVESTER STALLONE: “I Wasn’t Stupid. I Was Just Misunderstood.”
Jay sits down with Sylvester Stallone to trace the extraordinary journey from a painful, unwanted childhood to the creation of Rocky, and the $360,000 offer he turned down rather than compromise his self-respect. Stallone reflects on the decades of rejection, health struggles, an ... Show More
1h 28m
Sep 25
3 Science-Backed Habits That Will Make You Feel Better Every Day
Drawing on seven years of conversations with leading health experts, Jay explores “complexity bias,” our tendency to believe complicated solutions must be more effective than simple ones. He breaks better health down to three fundamentals: moving your body, protecting your attent ... Show More
33m 10s
Oct 2025
How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt/Stop People-Pleasing and Prevent Burnout
Feeling drained from saying "yes" when you really want to say "no"? You're not alone. In this episode on setting healthy boundaries, I explore the guilt, fear, and discomfort that come with honoring your true needs—and how mastering this skill can completely transform your life a ... Show More
10m 17s
Jul 2024
Do You Have Enough Boundaries To Be Happy?
<p>Struggling with setting boundaries? You're not alone. Many of us feel guilty, obligated, or worried about upsetting others, leading us to say yes when we really want to say no. In this episode, we dive into the discomfort of self-reflection and the importance of honoring our t ... Show More
10m 18s
Oct 2025
I Am Not Here To Manage Other People's Emotions
In this bonus release, I am sharing an episode of my other podcast, MANTRA. This week's mantra is I Am Not Here to Manage Other People’s Emotions. It's a common trap to feel responsible for the feelings of those around us, often at the expense of our own emotional well-being. But ... Show More
32m 24s
Oct 2025
Stop Giving More Than You Get in Relationships
If you keep feeling drained in your relationships — like you're giving more than you get — this episode will shift everything. Whether it’s friendships, family, or your partner, there’s one powerful mindset that can help you protect your energy, create emotional balance, and stop ... Show More
6m 22s
Jul 2023
Ep. 73 – Things We Are No Longer Taking Responsibility For
In this week’s episode, Barb and Michelle dive into tricky situations in life that they are no longer taking ownership of. It’s easy to fall into the habit of feeling responsible for the things that happen around us, especially if we are people-pleasers. Luckily, with awareness, ... Show More
1h 1m
When was the last time you actually put yourself first, no matter what anyone else thought?
Have you ever felt a wave of guilt just for trying to set boundaries and protect your peace?
Today, Jay dives into a powerful idea: letting go of the responsibilities that were never really yours to begin with. So many of us carry the weight of other people’s expect ... Show More
<p>As HSPs, we are highly attune to other peoples feelings. Maybe more attune than we'd like to be because we end up compromising our own feelings for others. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>It's important for our mental wellbeing to realize that other people's feelings are not for ... Show More