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

22.07.2026
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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:

Intro

Honor Uncomfortable Feelings

Escaping the Momentum Trap

What Motherhood Taught Me

My Toddler's Powerful Boundaries

The Potty Training Battle

Seeing Your Parents Differently

How Successful People Think

Depression Started the Journey

How She Survived Success

Why We're All Here

Growing Up a Child Star

Trust the Process

Give That Love to Yourself

Healthy Boundaries Matter

Listen More, Fix Less

Virgos, Leos & Astrology

The Energy You Bring

When Power Feels Unsafe

The Freedom of Speaking Truth

Why Words Matter

Reclaiming Her Voice

The Gift of Awareness

What Makes a Great Partner?

Finding Real Connection

Why Trust Is So Hard

Don't Let Others Define You

Does It Have a Little Sweetness?

What Childhood Taught Me

Practice Self-Compassion

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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