KEKE PALMER: "At 17, I Had a Midlife Crisis”

July 22
1h 16m

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Episode Description

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.

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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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