Jada Pinkett Smith ON: How to Move from Shame to Self- Acceptance & Ways to Heal From The Past
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
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4.7 • 30.5K Ratings
🗓️ 16 October 2023
⏱️ 162 minutes
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Summary
Do you want to transform shame into self acceptance?
Do you want to learn how to forgive in order to heal?
Today, Jay sits down for an extremely powerful, vulnerable and transformative conversation with Jada Pinkett Smith. Jada is an actress, producer, musician, host, author and advocate whose career has spanned over 30 years. Jada is also one of the hosts, on the Emmy award-winning talk show titled Red Table Talk. Today we are talking about Jada’s new book is out now called “Worthy”
Jada fearlessly shares insights into her marriage, shedding light on never-before-heard truths, including the 2022 Oscar's incident. We also explore the notion that our relationships serve as mirrors, reflecting our inner selves, and delve into the transformative power of embracing greater love to conquer life's challenges.
In this interview you’ll learn:
How to let go of the old version of you
Why self love is so important
How to remain courageous in adversities
How to turn shame into self acceptance
How to overcome your past and thrive
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
In this interview, we’ll discuss:
02:48 Jada On How Writing Her New Book Was A Healing Process
09:48 On Growing Up With Young Parents Who Struggled With Addiction
14:31 “I wasn’t a priority… I felt unlovable”
20:40 *Trigger warning* Jada On Struggling With Suicidal Thoughts
32:11 Jada On Her Journey To Hollywood & Facing Disappointment
39:32 On Her Friendship with Tupac Shakur
42:59 The Difference Between Sexual Chemistry & Energetic Connection
52:54 A Realistic Approach To Love & Marriage
01:03:53 The Complicated Timeline of Jada and Will Smith’s Marriage
01:11:27 On Self-worth & Self-love
01:13:49 Jada Speaks About Jaden and Willow Smith including a *Surprise Letter From Willow*
01:23:58 It’s Important To Show Your Flaws & Humanness To Your Children
01:42:00 Friendship Built On Healing & Personal Growth
01:45:50 Be Okay With Your Victories & Your Challenges
01:49:52 How Jada & Will Are Healing Together
01:52:19 Why Jada and Will’s Marriage Hasn’t Ended In A Divorce?
01:59:09 Romantic Love Is An Aspect Of The Highest Form Of Relationships
02:02:57 Letting Go Of The Romantic Love
02:07:13 Marriage Is A Partnership That Works For Both Partners
02:15:23 Despite Living Separate Lives There Is A Strong Bond
02:19:52 *Surprise Moment* Jay Reads A Letter From Will
02:22:59 Married Young With Different Needs & Visions For The Family
02:29:11 The Fear Of Embracing Our Humanness
You can purchase Jada’s book here https://ourworthyjourney.com/
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| 1:02.0 | That was a really, really... |
| 1:06.0 | It's a really painful time. I'm sorry. |
| 1:11.0 | Please welcome Jada Pinkett Smith. |
| 1:13.0 | You want out of the pay only way out is death. |
| 1:17.0 | Chris comes to the end of the stage and he looks at me deeply sincerely. |
| 1:24.0 | And he says, |
| 1:26.0 | I also have a letter from Will. |
| 1:32.0 | I wanted to share a trigger warning before this episode starts. |
| 1:37.0 | This podcast includes discussions of suicide and self-harm. |
| 1:41.0 | If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please seek help immediately. |
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