TRISHA PAYTAS: The Truth Behind the Person Millions Watch Online

About this episode

This episode with Trisha Paytas was filmed on September 28th and set to release on October 28th Trisha Paytas opens up like never before about the experiences that shaped her life, from childhood trauma and her complicated relationship with her father to stripping and the years she spent chasing fame and validation online. She reflects on the rise and fallout of Frenemies, the intense online backlash that followed, and how therapy, DBT, and meditation helped her rebuild her life. Trisha also shares how her marriage to Moses and becoming a mother have changed her perspective on success, happiness, and what truly matters. In her upcoming memoir, Crying on the Kitchen Floor, she reflects on her complicated relationship with fame, her mental health struggles, and the journey that brought her into a new era of healing. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty Trigger Warning: The following series contains discussions of suicide which some viewers may find troubling. If you or someone you know is struggling, information and crisis resources are available at www.wannatalkaboutit.com Instagram Teen Accounts: Built-in protections for teens. JAY'S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe here: https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Introduction 01:50 Warning Lies Ahead! 03:00 Finding Identity Through Motherhood 03:51 Blurry Childhood And Early Exposure 06:12 Seeking Her Father's Approval 08:20 Fears Of Raising Daughters 11:54 Growing Up Without Guidance & A Teacher’s Hurtful Comment 16:26 The Importance of A Mother's Protective Love 18:37 Invented Personas And Her First TV Appearance 21:23 Media's Romanticizing of Age-Gap Relationships 23:32 When A Teacher Crossed the Line 27:45 Advocating Against Power Imbalances 29:14 Moving To LA And Entering Sex Work 33:45 Fear Of Her Husband's Judgment 36:50 Past Lifetimes Vs. Present Spiritual Peace 38:41 From Sex Work To Internet Trolling 43:32 They Don’t Hate Me, They Hate The Persona 44:40 The Real-Life Cost of Your Online Persona 48:20 The First Time Trisha and Jay Met 49:30 Letting Go of Judgment Through Monk Training 52:44 Apologizing To Past Beefs 54:11 The Boy Who Cried Wolf And Police Wellness Checks 56:30 What Are The Vows of a Monk? 01:00:13 The Pitfalls Of Public Relationships 01:00:57 Balancing Public Content With Privacy 01:05:49 2019 Cancellation And Hitting Rock Bottom 01:09:41 Her BPD Diagnosis And DBT Therapy 01:11:40 Peak Success On The Frenemies Podcast 01:16:48 Frenemies Fallout, And The Unreleased Finale 01:19:32 Relentless Harassment And A Severe Psychotic Break 01:24:10 Meditation And Fertility Success 01:29:54 Perspective On The Ethan Klein Feud 01:35:20 Reflections For Her Children 01:36:44 Realizing Love Outweighs Fame And Money 01:39:08 Trisha On Final Five Episode Resources: Pre-order her book | Crying on the Kitchen Floor Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/trishapaytas TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@trishlikefish88 Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/share/1MGw2nnnrf/?mibextid=wwXIfr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices