On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Nessa Barrett ON: How to Overcome Loneliness & 8 Ways to Heal From a Breakup
17 Jul 2023
Do you find yourself held back by fear and uncertainty? Are you struggling with the challenges of being on your own in today's world? If it's a yes, then you have found the right spot. I am so happy to welcome my guest for today, Nessa Barrett. After being named as one of Billboard’s “21 Under 21” twice and People Magazine’s “Emerging Artist List” — Nessa Barrett has gone on to accumulate more than 1.4 billion global streams to date. Nessa opens up about her current struggle with loneliness, mental health, and the damaging effects of societal perceptions. We will hear her deep thoughts and meaningful words about navigating difficult breakups, recovering from codependency, and finding self-love amidst self-criticism. We will uncover the transformative power of love, both for ourselves and others. Through our thought-provoking discussions and her inspiring stories, Nessa continues to explore the healing potential of music, the significance of connection and support, and the transformative act of creating a burn box. In this conversation with Nessa Barrett, you will learn: How to deal with fear, uncertainty, and doubt The importance of having the right people and proper support How to be more self-aware when feeling alone How to push forward when you're mentally drained Bring awareness to eating disorders and other metal health issues The power of self-love and promote self value How to stop being too critical towards yourself Together, we will empower you to embrace your journey, cultivate self-love, and find strength in vulnerability. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:16 These days, what makes being a teenager so hard? What makes it difficult to be young today? 02:35 How do you keep going when fear is shackling you? 05:25 How do you turn struggles, not fitting in, and bullying into your motivation to become better? 07:24 Is it possible to reconnect with your parents even after the familial ties are broken? 09:42 Loneliness is a battle we all struggle with, and not many people see how you’re struggling with it 12:49 Would you rather get stressed from challenges and issues of doing something you love to do, then get stressed over something that’s making you unhappy? 14:25 Mental health struggles are real and personal, and not everyone is able to deal with it in a positive light 22:11 The damaging effects of the common perception towards people with an eating disorder 28:50 What is difference between a public and private breakup 33:01 How did you come up with the eight stages of a breakup? 34:20 What’s the hardest stage of going through a difficult breakup? 36:28 How do you recover from codependency when your relationship ends? 38:09 Love is such a strong feeling and it stays with you even after you’re not with that person 40:24 Loving yourself first is an act we often overlook and this is why we all need to practice acts of self-love more often 43:54 We are the worst critics of ourselves, so how do we find things that could make us love ourselves more? 48:03 What is a burn box? How can you bond more with the people you connect with? 51:41 How do you use music to be the voice for the voiceless? 54:36 Why do we need to be vocal, honest, open, and vulnerable to the people that give us support? 58:40 Nessa on Final Five Episode Resources: Nessa Barrett | Instagram Nessa Barrett | YouTube Nessa Barrett | TikTok Nessa Barrett | SoundcloudSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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