In this deeply personal conversation, Jay and Millie Bobby Brown talk about the process of discovering who she is outside of finding immense fame at a young age. She opens up about the isolation of growing up in the spotlight, the impact of shaving her head as a child, and the three-month long anxiety spiral that led her to Kyoto, Japan. She also reflects on what parenthood means to her, and we learn more about the moment she found out she was becoming a mother. Jay discovers the daily techniques Millie uses to manage her anxiety, and dives into how her and her husband Jake built a strong foundation for their marriage.
In this episode you'll learn:
How to Build Confidence Outside of External Opinions
How to Manage Anxiety and Panic Attacks in High Pressure Moments
How to Build a Strong Foundation in Relationships
How to Set Healthy Boundaries with Social Media
How to Build and Maintain Loyal, Honest Friendships
How to Approach Adoption and Building a Family
How to Raise Children Deeply Rooted in Confidence
This episode is for everyone who needs a reminder that no matter how hard the world gets, you are the creator of your own story. Protecting your peace and your time with loved ones is never selfish, it’s restorative. Knowing yourself before anyone tells you who you are will keep you rooted in the calmness of the present moment.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:49:00 What 11-Year Millie Would Think Of Her Now
00:01:39 Why She Shaved Her Head at 10
00:03:55 The Role She Most Identifies With
00:05:43 The Unbreakable Bond with Her Mom
00:06:40 Why Millie Wanted to Be a Mom
00:07:40 Sneaking Out to Get Her 11 Tattoo
00:10:57 How Motherhood Changed Her Forever
00:12:32 This Perspective Shift Changed Her Life
00:13:37 Writing Wedding Vows for a Whole Year
00:16:16 Why Adoption Was Always Part of Her Plan
00:19:08 The Moment She Became a Mom…
00:21:15 Important Lesson From Her Parents
00:23:31 Being A Big Sister
00:24:56 Addressing the “Trad Wife” Assumptions
00:26:07 Being Young In The Spotlight
00:26:16 Her Epiphany After Public Criticism
00:29:16 How to Accept Your True Self
00:32:17 Millie’s Favourite “Rappers”
00:33:13 Why She Quit Social Media Cold Turkey
00:34:52 Healing Her Worst (3 Month) Panic Attack
00:35:38 Living With Health Anxiety and Triggers
00:35:59 Finding Peace In Kyoto, Japan with Monks
00:36:46 Her Go-To Techniques for Anxiety
00:38:52 How She Discovered Her Health Anxiety
00:41:11 A Crazy Encounter Turned Nightmare
00:42:50 Mediation With A Monk
00:44:24 Being Open To Divine Intervention
00:46:15 Her Go-To Techniques for Anxiety
00:49:44 Building a Strong Foundation with Jake
00:53:08 What Jake Understands And What Others Miss
00:55:42 What Millie Values Most In Friendships
00:56:53 Watching Jake Become a Dad
00:59:41 Ignoring The Public Noise, Together
01:03:19 Scrutinizing Women In The Public Eye
01:06:44 The Advice She Gives Young Stars
01:08:54 Millie’s Mentors Growing Up
01:10:05 #1 Belief She Stands For, No Matter What
01:12:03 The Jake Game!
01:16:27 Millie On Final Five
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