On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss

  • Intro
  • Your Roots Don't Define Who You Can Become
  • Is It Safer to Hide Who You Really Are?
  • What It Actually Takes to Become the Best
  • Finding Yourself After an Identity Crisis
  • Letting Go of Shame to Be Your True Self
  • Accepting and Embracing Your Gender Identity
  • How to Come Out Without Hurting the People You Love
  • Choosing Inner Peace Over the Deepest Pain
  • Rebuilding Yourself After Grief and Collapse
  • Why the Right Guidance Can Change Everything
  • Struggling Doesn't Mean You're Weak
  • Forgiveness: Freeing Yourself from the Past
  • Sharing Your Story Could Save Someone Else
  • When a New Environment Heals Your Spirit
  • The Unexpected Call That Changed Everything
  • The Hair Appointment That Almost Ended His Career
  • How to Build Authentic Relationships in Your Industry
  • You Don't Owe the Public an Explanation
  • Why Love Is Always Worth the Risk
  • Give Yourself Permission to Walk Away
  • How to Protect Your Peace in a Loud World
  • What Do You Really See in the Mirror?
  • Being the Father You Always Needed
  • Chris on Final Five

Episode Resources

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 chrisappleton1.wpenginepowered.com