Tom Holland ON: How to Overcome Social Anxiety & Beneficial Life Lessons You Can Learn From Family
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
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4.8 • 28.5K Ratings
🗓️ 10 July 2023
⏱️ 119 minutes
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Summary
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey filled with inspiring stories and profound insights?
Join me in this enlightening episode where my guest and I tap into a wide range of topics that will leave you with a deeper understanding of life, personal growth, and finding true happiness.
Today, I am joined by Tom Holland, widely known for his portrayal of the Marvel superhero Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Beyond acting, Tom Holland is known for his friendly and charismatic personality, often delighting fans with his playful interactions and energetic interviews.
Have you ever wondered about the value of opinions from the people you truly care about? Discover the profound lessons we can learn from those who have impacted our lives and how their guidance can shape our journey.
In a world where many of us struggle with living a false version of ourselves, let us explore the strategies to break free from societal pressures and embrace your authentic self, finding the peace and fulfillment you truly deserve.
We challenge stereotypes as we uncover the beauty of embracing diverse interests, exploring the connection between physical activity and mental well-being, walking away from certain situations that no longer serve you, and learn the valuable lessons on self-acceptance and mindfulness, and discover the transformative power of connecting with nature.
In this episode with Tom Holland, you'll learn:
- How a solid family foundation shapes our childhood
- How to be resilient when facing numerous challenges
- The importance of taking care of our mental health
- How to embrace our own uniqueness
- How to channel our emotions in constructive ways
- Find alternatives to avoid making bad decisions
- Walk away from situations that don't serve our purpose
- How to cheer for someone to never give up
Learn to break free from stereotypes by embracing your authenticity.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
- 00:00 Intro
- 00:46 Growing up in a family with a solid foundation and living the best childhood
- 06:18 Finding value in the opinions of people you care about and the lessons we can learn from them
- 08:19 When you see someone who never gives up and continues to work hard, what would you do?
- 09:32 How to stop living a false version of your life and take care of your mental health
- 14:24 Diagnosed with dyslexia at an early age and finding a way to overcome the challenges that comes with it
- 16:17 Acting started as a hobby turned into a beloved creative work
- 18:34 Being that kid who plays rugby but also attends a dancing class
- 25:05 Have you thought about releasing anger through sports training like boxing?
- 30:46 Recognizing that drinking can become a problem and finding the strength to control the urge to drink
- 41:44 The beauty of being alcohol-free and still have fun with the people around you
- 45:20 What would you do when you meet a person who is truly at peace with who they are?
- 49:20 Reconnecting with nature and finding yourself in these nature trips
- 52:39 Would you love to attend a class about life and how to live on a daily basis?
- 57:45 Separating your personal emotions and your work emotions to keep yourself mentally healthy
- 01:02:57 The challenges of relocating in a new place and the intention behind the move
- 01:09:27 Would you rely on your inner instinct in making a decision?
- 01:15:35 Sometimes walking out of certain situations can be beneficial for you
- 01:19:56 If you’re having a bad day, do you play golf?
- 01:23:45 Have you heard of living a no proof life? Tom tells us how to be more present in these moments
- 01:36:35 How humility plays a role in how one handles loses and distractions
- 01:40:31 Let’s talk about sports
- 01:44:52 Tom on Final Five
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| 0:00.0 | When my daughter ran off to hop trains, I was terrified I'd never see her again, so I followed her into the train yard. |
| 0:10.0 | This is what it sounds like inside the box-top. |
| 0:13.0 | And into the city of the rails, there I found a surprising world, so brutal and beautiful that it changed me. |
| 0:20.0 | But the rails do that to everyone. |
| 0:23.0 | There is another world out there, and if you want to play with the devil, you're gonna find them down in the rail yard. |
| 0:28.0 | I'm Denelle Morton, come with me to find out what waits for us and the city of the rails. |
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| 0:41.0 | Hey, it's Debbie Brown. |
| 0:43.0 | Host of the Deeply Well Podcast, where we hold conscious conversations with leaders and radical healers and wellness around topics that are meant to expand and support you on your well-being journey. |
| 0:55.0 | Deeply Well is your soft place to land, to work on yourself without judgment, to heal, to learn, to grow, to become who you deserve to be. |
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| 1:13.0 | Namaste. |
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| 1:22.0 | Time management and productivity expert, Laura Vandercam teaches you how to make the most of your time, both at work and at home. |
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| 1:45.0 | I just felt like I was so addicted to this kind of false version of my life that it was just taking over. |
| 1:50.0 | And the thing that really upset me is the press ran with that. |
| 1:53.0 | They were saying, oh look, he's not the perfect happy go lucky kid you think he is. |
| 1:57.0 | He's having a nervous breakdown in New York. |
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