Idina Menzel ON: How to Be Present without Self Judgment or Criticism & The Importance of Consistency to Achieve Your Goals
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
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4.7 • 30.5K Ratings
🗓️ 15 September 2023
⏱️ 51 minutes
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Summary
What was your biggest dream as a child?
Growing up, did you have the best environment to pursue these dreams? Or did you need to set them aside for a different purpose in life?
Today, Jay sits down with the iconic voice behind Elsa from the film Frozen, Idina Menzel. Idina's other well-known character is Elphaba in the original Broadway production of the musical "Wicked." She co-authored the children's book, Loud Mouse.
One of the big takeaways here is how our dreams and ambitions are like living entities, always changing and growing, just like we are. As we navigate life's various chapters, our goals shift in response to what matters most to us. It's a reminder that it's perfectly okay for our dreams to evolve and expand as we do.
Idina has a way of nudging us to appreciate diverse viewpoints and experiences. The podcast encourages us to embrace this and to seek understanding and connection with others. There's a powerful message about the strength in being open, vulnerable, and compassionate in a world that can sometimes be a bit harsh.
In this interview, you’ll learn:
How our dreams evolve throughout the years
How to navigate challenges that come our way
How to be less self-absorbed in certain situations
Why understanding someone has limitations
How to allow your authentic voice to be heard
Ultimately, this conversation is like a friendly nudge to live life on our terms, free from the weight of other people's judgments. It's an invitation to explore our ever-changing perspectives, to find strength in resilience, and to chase our passions with fervor.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
02:31 What keeps you going these days?
06:00 When you start seeing things differently through a different lens
08:43 The story of a young girl learning her way with music through experience
12:23 How ambition and dreams can evolve through the years
16:07 The long developmental process of musical shows
19:46 The mission was to show up and never miss a show
23:39 How do you find perspective and become less self-absorbed?
26:14 How do you stay present in the moment?
31:09 How to communicate through differences with parents and children
35:55 Idina wrote a children’s book that allows children to be more themselves!
40:39 How do you allow your authentic voice to be heard?
41:54 What it is like to revisit a character you played years later
44:27 Why it is challenging to believe we can walk in someone else’s shoes
46:37 Stop worrying about what other people think and live your own life
Episode Resources:
Idina Menzel | Website
Idina Menzel | Instagram
Idina Menzel | YouTube
Idina Menzel | Facebook
Idina Menzel | TikTok
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, this is Laverne Cox. I'm an actress, producer and host of the Laverne Cox show. |
| 0:06.0 | Do you like your tea with lemon or honey? History making Broadway performer Alex Newell. |
| 0:12.0 | When I sing the Holy Ghost shows up, that's my ministry and I know that well about me. |
| 0:17.0 | That's the tea honey. Whoever it is, you can bet we get into it. |
| 0:21.0 | My guest and I, we go there every single time. I can't help it. |
| 0:25.0 | Listen to the Laverne Cox show on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcast. |
| 0:32.0 | Does your brain keep you up at bedtime? I'm Catherine Nicolai and my podcast Nothing Much Happens, |
| 0:38.0 | bedtime stories to help you sleep, has helped millions of people to get consistent, deep sleep. |
| 0:43.0 | My stories are family-friendly. They celebrate everyday pleasures and train you over time to fall asleep faster with less waking in the night. |
| 0:51.0 | Start sleeping better tonight. Listen to Nothing Much Happens, bedtime stories to help you sleep with Catherine Nicolai on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcast, or wherever you get your podcast. |
| 1:02.0 | My next guest is Adina Menzel. She has a new album called Draw McQueen and a children's book called Proud Mouse Out September 12th. |
| 1:10.0 | Make sure to watch and read. |
| 1:12.0 | My son is mixed. I don't want my whiteness to be something that I know people say you're the mom. He's gonna love you |
| 1:19.0 | but there's gonna be things that I can't understand for him because I'm not in his skin. |
| 1:24.0 | And as he's getting older, he's becoming more and more aware of the society that he lives in and the violence, the racism. |
| 1:32.0 | And I just want to be someone he can come to. |
| 1:35.0 | The best-selling author and host. The number one health and wellness podcast. |
| 1:39.0 | I'm on purpose with Jay Shetty. |
| 1:42.0 | Hey everyone, welcome back to On Purpose. I am so grateful for our community here at the number one health podcast in the world. |
| 1:49.0 | Thanks to each and every one of you that come back every week to listen, learn and grow. |
| 1:54.0 | And I know that you're always looking for new stories, new ideas, new things to bring into your life so that you can feel better, feel happier, feel healthier and feel healed. |
| 2:03.0 | And today I'm talking to a guest who has a really unique experience of life. |
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