On Purpose with Jay Shetty

PARIS HILTON: The REAL Story Beyond the Headlines, Fame, Misconceptions, and The Journey to FINALLY Reclaim Her Narrative

21 Jan 2026

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Today, Paris Hilton returns to On Purpose not as the icon the world once projected onto her, but as the woman she has fought to become. Paris opens up about the many chapters of her healing journey, through trauma, public scrutiny, and profound personal loss, and how each experience shaped her identity. From revisiting painful moments of being misunderstood, underestimated, and violated in the public eye, to reclaiming her narrative through creativity, advocacy, and self-compassion, Paris reflects on what it truly means to find your voice after years of silence. Paris also shares how music became a lifeline, a form of therapy that helped her process pain and rediscover her voice, a journey that unfolds in her latest documentary, Infinite Icon. She speaks candidly about living with ADHD, not as a limitation, but as a superpower that fuels her creativity, courage, and entrepreneurial vision. Through stories of hyperfocus, resilience, and learning how to build systems that support the way her mind works, Paris reframes what success can look like when you stop trying to fit into a world that was never designed for you. Now a mother of two, Paris reflects on how love, boundaries, and purpose have reshaped her life. She opens up about finding real partnership after doing the inner work, the joy and responsibility of raising children with kindness and openness, and why giving back, especially protecting vulnerable children and supporting communities in the aftermath of loss, has become central to who she is today. In this episode, you'll learn: How to Stop Carrying Shame That Was Never Yours How to Heal Without Erasing Your Past How to Set Boundaries Without Apologizing How to Build Self-Worth Beyond Public Opinion How to Lead With Kindness After Pain How to Become Yourself Again After Survival Mode You don’t have to be perfect to move forward. You don’t have to be understood by everyone to be worthy. What matters most is the relationship you build with yourself, the boundaries you honor, and the kindness you choose to lead with. 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 02:13 Healing Through Music 05:15 Lyrics That Could Change Your Mood 06:40 ADHD Awareness 10:09 How to Turn ADHD Into a Superpower 11:34 Doing Important Things First 14:24 The Challenges of Having ADHD 17:59 The Importance of a Strong Support System for Children 20:34 The Aftermath Of A Damaging Tape 24:49 Revisiting A Terrible Experience 27:47 Back In The Spotlight 29:43 Healing And Reclaiming Your Narrative 34:24 The Journey Of Healing 38:48 The Joys Of Motherhood 49:39 Lessons From The Paris Playbook 42:38 Being Misunderstood & Underestimated 44:28 What Truly Matters Is You 46:43 Is It Love Or Just ADHD? 49:27 Routines To Help People With ADHD 51:27 Perfectionism Is A Myth 52:33 The LA Wildfires 57:55 Final Five: Paris Hilton Episode Resources: Website | https://parishilton.com/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/parishilton/ YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwl5c3q0uBK3mVv9OXQUeeQ Twitter | https://twitter.com/parishilton Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/ParisHilton TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@parishiltonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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