On Purpose with Jay Shetty
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
Perfect Strangers
How to Stop Feeling Guilty And Let Go Of Past Mistakes
32 minutes Posted Oct 16, 2026 at 7:00 am.
Introduction
The Guilt Spiral
Accountability Vs. Beating Yourself Up
Guilt Vs. Shame
Facts Vs. Mental Stories
Creating Distance from Negative Self-Talk
The Power Of Self-Compassion
Anatomy Of An Effective Apology
Turning Regret Into Positive Change
Accepting Someone's Response
Learning to Move Forward With Regret
Bringing Your Focus Back to the Present
Suffering Doesn’t Equal Remorse
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Show notes
Jay explores how to stop replaying past mistakes, let go of guilt, and move forward when an apology isn't enough. Drawing on research, he shares four ways to work through regret: understanding the difference between guilt and shame, making a meaningful apology, accepting that forgiveness is out of your control, and learning to move forward even when regret hasn't completely faded.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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