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On Purpose with Jay Shetty

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

iHeartPodcasts

DEC 15

CHRIS HEMSWORTH EXCLUSIVE: The Untold Story of His Anxiety, Fear of Failure & The Diagnosis That Changed Everything

**This interview was filmed on November 29th, prior to the heartbreaking and tragic events in Bondi over the weekend. Our hearts are with everyone in Australia during this incredibly difficult time. __________ Today, Jay travels to Australia to sit down with Chris Hemsworth at the Crystalbrook Byron, not the superhero the world knows, but the grounded, introspective man shaped by his upbringing in the Australian outback. Chris opens up about his early years living in an Indigenous community, the adventures that sparked his imagination, and the strong family roots that still keep him centered. Jay explores how those moments from Chris’s childhood laid the foundation for the man he is today. Chris opens up about the pressure and anxiety he faced in the early stages of his acting career and how the pursuit of excellence often came at the cost of inner peace. He talks about the constant pull between ambition and being present, the balance of preparation and surrendering to the creative process and the grounding force of lifelong friendships. In one of the most personal moments of the conversation, Chris talks about learning of his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and how it changed his relationship with time, family, and legacy. He reflects on the emotional experience of documenting their journey together, navigating memory loss, caregiving, vulnerability, and the urgency it created to slow down and show up fully for the people who matter most. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Stay Present in a High-Pressure Career How to Reconnect With Your Childhood Self How to Build True, Grounding Friendships How to Be Fully There for Aging Parents How to Slow Down and Be Intentional With Your Time How to Balance Ambition With Inner Peace How to Bring More Curiosity Into Relationships We forget sometimes that the best parts of life aren’t about achievement or perfection. They’re about being present, staying connected, and having the courage to show up. Every challenge and moment of doubt is a chance to look inward and reconnect with what really matters. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here. Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:08 Discovering Gratitude in Childhood 05:10 First Encounters With Fame 08:24 Arriving Somewhere You Never Planned 13:40 Losing Yourself to the Role 15:34 The Weight of High Expectations 20:31 Managing Mental Overload 25:31 Naming Your Stressors 28:56 The Fear of Saying No 31:29 Passing Down Healthy Money Values 34:03 Navigating Your Way Through Grief 38:22 How Family Keeps You Grounded 41:39 What Makes a Real Friend? 44:48 The Alzheimer’s Diagnosis 54:11 Realizing How Precious Time Truly Is 57:41 Witnessing Your Parents Grow Older 01:01:55 Honoring the People Who Raised You 01:06:50 The Rare Feeling of Getting It Right 01:10:18 Messages for Your Younger Self 01:13:57 Staying Connected to Your Childlike Self 01:19:39 Lessons We Learn From Our Children 01:22:30 Being Fully Present With Your Partner 01:28:12 Helping Children Understand Alzheimer’s 01:31:18 Appreciating the Beauty in Life 01:34:24 Knowing When It’s Time to Slow Down 01:38:47 Who Takes Care of the Caregiver? 01:42:30 Chris on Final Five Episode Resources: Chris Hemsworth | Instagram Chris Hemsworth | X Chris Hemsworth | YouTube Chris Hemsworth | TikTok Chris Hemsworth | Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 51m
12/12/2022

Chris Hemsworth on Limitless, longevity, and happiness

View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Chris Hemsworth, best known for his role as Thor in the Marvel movies, joins Peter to discuss his recent work in the docuseries called Limitless. In the docuseries, Chris undertook extreme challenges to explore his physical and emotional limits and gain insights into longevity. In this episode, Chris discusses these many challenges—from fasting to arctic swims to 100-foot rope climbs—as well as the insights that he gained from each. Peter, who also played a role in the docuseries, guides Chris through the science of longevity, including what Chris's APOE-ε4 genotype means for his risk of Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, Chris describes how his outlook on health, happiness, work-life balance, and more have changed from his experience on Limitless. We discuss: Limitless: how Chris got involved and his overall experience filming the docuseries [3:00]; "Fasting" ‒ ep. 3 of Limitless in which Chris attempts a 4-day fast [8:15]; "Shock" ‒ ep. 2 of Limitless in which Chris swims in the Arctic Ocean [12:15]; Cold exposure: the potential physical and mental benefits [19:30]; "Strength" ‒ ep. 4 of Limitless in which Chris explores how muscle can improve longevity [21:15]; The APOE-ε4 genotype and Alzheimer's disease risk [31:30]; How Chris uses sauna [39:45]; "Acceptance" - ep. 6 of Limitless in which Chris explores the meaning of life by contemplating death [42:15]; Chris's new perspective on work-life balance [52:00]; "Stress-Proof" - ep. 1 of Limitless in which Chris learns about the impact of stress and how to manage it [54:30]; Chris reflects on his intrinsic motivation driven by both fear and purpose [58:00]; Chris reflects on his career arc and how his presence as an actor has evolved [1:01:15]; How Chris's outlook has changed since filming Limitless [1:05:00]; and More. Connect With Peter on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube

1h 11m
05/24/2024

Chris Hemsworth | The Stoned Age

More Americans are smoking weed than ever before, a Supreme Court Justice and the Speaker of the House have both flown a flag associated with Christian nationalism and the Jan 6 insurrection, and Donald Trump thinks President Biden will drop out of the presidential race before November. Chris Hemsworth tells Stephen how significant the "Mad Max" movies are to Australians, and how honored he is to be playing a villain in “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” which hits theaters Friday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 min
11/20/2022

Chris Hemsworth

Before he became a larger-than-life hero of the Marvel cinematic universe, Chris Hemsworth was a young Australian soap opera star. When not wielding the hammer of Thor, the 39-year-old has starred in movies like The Huntsman, the Formula 1 driving film Rush, and, in a memorable turn to comedy, Ghostbusters. Now, the father of three who lives with his family far from Hollywood in Australia, is playing himself in a heart-stopping new series called Limitless. Chris and Willie Geist got together in New York for a Sunday Sitdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

33 min
06/15/2023

Chris Hemsworth || This May Be The Last Episode of KFC Radio

Timecodes: 0:00 Start 00:12 Feits embarrassed himself in front of Chris Hemsworth 15:48 Always Sunny Podcast 19:43 Out Of Order Episode 4 36:55 Baby Gronk's Dad sucks 37:35 Baby Gronk Video: https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/1668680890845650944 44:05 Who's The Biggest A**hole 56:37 Jackie is now in charge of KFC Radio 01:03:08 Video Voicemails 01:23:04 Chris Hemsworth Interview Preview +++++++++++++++++++++ Turo: Find your drive. Forget boring rental cars at https://bit.ly/3Lwerc1 Factor: Head to barstool.link/FactorKFC50 and use code kfc50 to get 50% off your first box +++++++++++++++++++++ You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/kfcr

1h 40m

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