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KEKE PALMER: "At 17, I Had a Midlife Crisis”
About this episode
Keke Palmer has spent her life performing for the world, but in this deeply honest conversation with Jay, she shares what it took to finally come home to herself. From childhood fame and anxiety to motherhood, identity, boundaries, and healing, Keke reveals how the practices that saved her life helped her redefine success from the inside out. Together, they explore the courage to honor your emotions, let go of who the world expects you to be, and discover the confidence that comes from choosing yourself.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:06 Honor Uncomfortable Feelings
00:02:57 Escaping the Momentum Trap
00:03:59 What Motherhood Taught Me
00:05:32 My Toddler's Powerful Boundaries
00:07:20 The Potty Training Battle
00:08:35 Seeing Your Parents Differently
00:10:43 How Successful People Think
00:13:08 Depression Started the Journey
00:17:08 How She Survived Success
00:20:16 Why We're All Here
00:22:24 Growing Up a Child Star
00:25:25 Trust the Process
00:27:33 Give That Love to Yourself
00:29:53 Healthy Boundaries Matter
00:31:53 Listen More, Fix Less
00:34:33 Virgos, Leos & Astrology
00:36:07 The Energy You Bring
00:37:45 When Power Feels Unsafe
00:41:13 The Freedom of Speaking Truth
00:44:31 Why Words Matter
00:47:31 Reclaiming Her Voice
00:48:29 The Gift of Awareness
00:50:21 What Makes a Great Partner?
00:55:23 Finding Real Connection
00:57:08 Why Trust Is So Hard
00:59:11 Don't Let Others Define You
01:00:38 Does It Have a Little Sweetness?
01:05:09 What Childhood Taught Me
01:06:50 Practice Self-Compassion
01:08:04 Keke on Final Five
Episode Resources:
Website | https://kekepalmer.com/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/keke
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@kekepalmer
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