Chris Appleton EXCLUSIVE: “I Thought My Kids Would Be Better Off Without Me” Opening up About The Darkest Night of His Life and What FINALLY Gave Him The Courage to Live Authentically

Chris Appleton EXCLUSIVE: “I Thought My Kids Would Be Better Off Without Me” Opening up About The Darkest Night of His Life and What FINALLY Gave Him The Courage to Live Authentically

Have you ever felt pressure to hide a part of who you are?

What helps you feel safe enough to open up?

Today, Jay chats with renowned celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton to share deeply personal parts of his life he’s never shared publicly. Known for creating iconic looks for stars like Kim Kardashian, Jennifer Lopez, and Ariana Grande, Chris has built a career around image and transformation. Chris bravely opens up about the journey that shaped him, pulling back the curtain on the private struggles behind his public success. From growing up in a working-class town in England, and discovering his passion for hair was a way to survive, to feel seen, and to express who he really was.

As the conversation unfolds, Chris opens up about the darkest night of his life. The moment he nearly ended his life, a breaking point born from decades of shame, fear, and the belief that being true to himself would hurt the people he loved most. What followed was not an overnight transformation, but a long, honest path toward healing. Chris speaks candidly about coming out as gay in his late twenties, the grief of ending a nine-year relationship with the mother of his children, and the fear of disappointing his kids.

Jay and Chris explore the power of redefining identity, letting go of what no longer serves us, and embracing the possibility of change at any stage in life. With the support of therapy, self-reflection, and a willingness to confront his pain, Chris began a new chapter, one rooted in alignment between his inner and outer world.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Embrace Your True Identity Without Shame

How to Heal After Hiding Your Authentic Self

How to Rebuild Private Pain in Public

How to Support Your Children Through Major Life Changes

How to Start Over When Your Life No Longer Feels Aligned

How to Find Peace Through Forgiveness and Self-Acceptance

How to Recognize When It’s Time to Let Go and Move On

No matter your past, your pain, or how long you’ve carried it, it’s never too late to begin again. The first step is being honest with yourself.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

Find help and support

If you or someone you know is struggling or having thoughts of suicide, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org . In life-threatening situations, call 911.

Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here.

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

03:13 Your Roots Don't Define Who You Can Become

06:19 Is It Safer to Hide Who You Really Are?

10:11 What It Actually Takes to Become the Best

14:32 Finding Yourself After an Identity Crisis

17:27 Letting Go of Shame to Be Your True Self

20:15 Accepting and Embracing Your Gender Identity

22:46 How to Come Out Without Hurting the People You Love

30:21 Choosing Inner Peace Over the Deepest Pain

33:10 Rebuilding Yourself After Grief and Collapse

36:40 Why the Right Guidance Can Change Everything

39:13 Struggling Doesn’t Mean You’re Weak

39:30 Forgiveness: Freeing Yourself from the Past

41:15 Sharing Your Story Could Save Someone Else

44:29 When a New Environment Heals Your Spirit

45:06 The Unexpected Call That Changed Everything

47:29 The Hair Appointment That Almost Ended His Career

52:23 How to Build Authentic Relationships in Your Industry

55:33 You Don’t Owe the Public an Explanation

59:09 Why Love Is Always Worth the Risk

01:01:48 Give Yourself Permission to Walk Away

01:05:35 How to Protect Your Peace in a Loud World

01:10:35 What Do You Really See in the Mirror?

01:12:28 Being the Father You Always Needed

01:19:01 Chris on Final Five

Episode Resources:

Chris Appleton | Instagram

Chris Appleton | YouTube

Chris Appleton | TikTok

Chris is releasing his debut book, YOUR ROOTS DON’T DEFINE YOU: Transform Your Life. Create Your Comeback, on January 20, 2026. The book is available for pre-order now at the link HERE

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avsnitt(712)

5 Ways To Date More Deeply And Effectively for Singles & Couples

5 Ways To Date More Deeply And Effectively for Singles & Couples

Whether you’re single or in a relationship, we could all benefit from dating more deeply and effectively. In this episode, I offer tips on how to connect with someone on a values basis in order to create deeper connections. We often strive to be with people that don’t share our same values, but that’s just us trying to make something work that doesn’t naturally fit. So I offer practical tips to take any relationship to that next level. I encourage you to skip the small talk, listen, be vulnerable and find someone that increases your well-being. I share the 70/30 rule of online dating to help you be more transparent about what you’re looking for in your relationship. I also share my opinion on ghosting and how to react to it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 Juni 201928min

Chrissy Metz: On How She Went From Having 81 Cents to Being the Star of This Is Us

Chrissy Metz: On How She Went From Having 81 Cents to Being the Star of This Is Us

Chrissy Metz (This is Us, Breakthrough) is an American Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated actress, singer, and producer. I sat down with Chrissy to discuss how she went from having 81 cents in her bank account to landing the lead role in NBC’s hit drama series This Is Us. She dives into why she stopped putting pressure on herself to succeed and how she dealt with people constantly telling her “no” in her life. We also got into why you should never be afraid to lose the person you’re with, how to love someone the way they need to be loved and a breakdown of fight languages vs. love languages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

24 Juni 20191h 15min

3 Myths About Finding Your Purpose and 3 Ways to Align With It

3 Myths About Finding Your Purpose and 3 Ways to Align With It

Everyone always talks about finding your passion and finding your purpose, but nobody talks about how to actually align with it.The truth is, that regardless of how many experiences we might have: vacations,  relationships, trips, etc. if we don’t align with our purpose, our journeys won’t feel as meaningful.Now, there are so many things that can hold us back like money, practicality or timing but in this episode, I give you 3 concrete steps you can use to look past those reasons and start aligning with your purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Juni 201931min

Gary Vee ON: How to Stop Caring What Other People Think of You

Gary Vee ON: How to Stop Caring What Other People Think of You

You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon.On this special episode of On Purpose, I got to sit down with my good friend Gary Vee.Gary is an investor, a serial entrepreneur and a 5 time New York Times bestselling author.We got to talk in depth about how to stop caring what people think about you, why you should focus on happiness not hustle and why you need to contextualize advice before you decide to listen to it.There are so many teachable moments in this episode and I know you will learn so much!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Juni 20191h 9min

The Shocking Ways We Spend Our Time and 9 Ways to Invest it Better

The Shocking Ways We Spend Our Time and 9 Ways to Invest it Better

How many times have you caught yourself being on your phone when you should be doing something else? Or maybe you’re productive for 5 minutes and then take a 2-hour break when you get distracted. We all do it, but there are ways to be more productive and achieve more in your day. In this episode, you’ll learn how to build habits that will stop you from wasting your time and help you start investing it in things that actually matter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Juni 201929min

Ray Dalio: ON How to Define Success for Yourself and Set Your Goals

Ray Dalio: ON How to Define Success for Yourself and Set Your Goals

On this episode of On Purpose, I sat down with billionaire investor, Ray Dalio.We talk about why pain is necessary in order to make progress and why we shouldn’t focus on being right all the time. Dalio also reveals what he believes is the greatest tragedy of mankind and gives us 5 steps to achieving success.If you’ve ever wanted insight into how billionaires think, this episode is for you!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10 Juni 201949min

6 Healthy Ways to Heal and Move On From Heartbreak

6 Healthy Ways to Heal and Move On From Heartbreak

In this episode of On Purpose, I’m discussing healthy ways to deal with heartbreak. I share how you need to feel before you heal, why you should never define your self worth by how someone treats you and how to stop looking at love as a noun and start treating it as a verb. I know heartbreak is one of the worst pains you can feel so I hope these tips can help you healthily heal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7 Juni 201928min

Charlamagne: ON Being Open About Mental Health

Charlamagne: ON Being Open About Mental Health

In this episode of On Purpose, I sat down with the co-host of the nationally syndicated hip-hop radio program The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne Tha God. We discussed everything from his biggest fears, his struggles with mental health and his unique take on parenting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 Juni 201957min

Populärt inom Business & ekonomi

framgangspodden
varvet
badfluence
uppgang-och-fall
rss-borsens-finest
svd-ledarredaktionen
avanzapodden
lastbilspodden
rikatillsammans-om-privatekonomi-rikedom-i-livet
rss-kort-lang-analyspodden-fran-di
rss-dagen-med-di
fill-or-kill
affarsvarlden
borsmorgon
dynastin
kapitalet-en-podd-om-ekonomi
tabberaset
montrosepodden
borslunch-2
rss-inga-dumma-fragor-om-pengar