On Purpose Episode: Conversation with Selena Gomez

Introduction

• Host: Jay Shetty
• Guest: Selena Gomez
• Discussion focused on healing, vulnerability, and mental health.
• Importance of connection through shared experiences.

Selena Gomez Overview

• Celebrated artist, actor, producer, and philanthropist.
• Has sold over 210 million singles and received over 45 billion global streams.
• Launched "Rare Beauty" and committed $100 million for mental health services through the Rare Impact Fund.
• Actively supports various charities including Global Citizen and Lupus Research.

Documentary Discussion

• Documentary Title: "Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me"
• A personal look into Selena's struggles with mental health.
• Jay praises the documentary as powerful and inspiring.
• Selena discusses her internal battle about sharing her story and the healing process involved in releasing the documentary.

Themes in the Conversation

Vulnerability and Sharing Stories

• Sharing dark secrets can be frightening but liberating.
• Importance of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals.
• Discusses how learning about her experiences with mental health has helped her understand herself better.

Healing and Acceptance

• Selena emphasizes the significance of making mental health a part of life.
• Discusses her diagnosis with bipolar disorder and how she has learned to live with it.
• Acknowledges the challenge of dealing with inner critics and finding strength in vulnerability.

The Role of Family

• Jay and Selena discuss the dynamic of mother-daughter relationships.
• Selena's mom, Mandy, reflects on her parenting journey and challenges faced during Selena's upbringing.
• Importance of open conversations between parents and children.

Personal Growth and Change

• Both Selena and Mandy talk about embracing change and its discomfort.
• Mandy shares her experiences with therapy and personal healing, emphasizing the importance of self-care.
• Discussion on how personal growth often includes facing fears and navigating difficult emotions.

Impact of Mental Health Representation

• Discussion about media's role in portraying mental health authentically.
• Selena mentions the importance of normalizing conversations around mental health in public spaces.
• Both express a desire to create content that is relatable and empowering for those struggling with mental health issues.

Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

• Advice: Understand and accept yourself; don't shy away from vulnerability.
• Value Change: Embrace discomfort as a part of growth.
• Mission: Focus on helping others, sharing stories, and fostering connections.

Final Five Questions

1. Best Advice: Make mental health a friend.
2. Worst Advice: "It's all in your head."
3. Current Purpose: Share stories and be loved the way I love.
4. Value Change: People's opinions.
5. One Law for the World: Practice forgiveness.

Closing Remarks

• Importance of community and shared experiences in healing.
• Gratitude for the opportunity to share their stories and insights.