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

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 A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. Visit: https://www.statefarm.com/ On Purpose is now Netflix and Spotify exclusive http://www.netflix.com/onpurposewithjayshetty https://open.spotify.com/show/5EqqB52m2bsr4k1Ii7sStc?si=33f7898fb334437c JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices