**This interview was filmed on November 29th, prior to the heartbreaking and tragic events in Bondi over the weekend. Our hearts are with everyone in Australia during this incredibly difficult time.
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Today, Jay travels to Australia to sit down with Chris Hemsworth at the Crystalbrook Byron, not the superhero the world knows, but the grounded, introspective man shaped by his upbringing in the Australian outback. Chris opens up about his early years living in an Indigenous community, the adventures that sparked his imagination, and the strong family roots that still keep him centered. Jay explores how those moments from Chris’s childhood laid the foundation for the man he is today.
Chris opens up about the pressure and anxiety he faced in the early stages of his acting career and how the pursuit of excellence often came at the cost of inner peace. He talks about the constant pull between ambition and being present, the balance of preparation and surrendering to the creative process and the grounding force of lifelong friendships.
In one of the most personal moments of the conversation, Chris talks about learning of his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and how it changed his relationship with time, family, and legacy. He reflects on the emotional experience of documenting their journey together, navigating memory loss, caregiving, vulnerability, and the urgency it created to slow down and show up fully for the people who matter most.
In this interview, you'll learn:
How to Stay Present in a High-Pressure Career
How to Reconnect With Your Childhood Self
How to Build True, Grounding Friendships
How to Be Fully There for Aging Parents
How to Slow Down and Be Intentional With Your Time
How to Balance Ambition With Inner Peace
How to Bring More Curiosity Into Relationships
We forget sometimes that the best parts of life aren’t about achievement or perfection. They’re about being present, staying connected, and having the courage to show up. Every challenge and moment of doubt is a chance to look inward and reconnect with what really matters.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
Intro
Discovering Gratitude in Childhood
First Encounters With Fame
Arriving Somewhere You Never Planned
Losing Yourself to the Role
The Weight of High Expectations
Managing Mental Overload
Naming Your Stressors
The Fear of Saying No
Passing Down Healthy Money Values
Navigating Your Way Through Grief
How Family Keeps You Grounded
What Makes a Real Friend?
The Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Realizing How Precious Time Truly Is
Witnessing Your Parents Grow Older
Honoring the People Who Raised You
The Rare Feeling of Getting It Right
Messages for Your Younger Self
Staying Connected to Your Childlike Self
Lessons We Learn From Our Children
Being Fully Present With Your Partner
Helping Children Understand Alzheimer’s
Appreciating the Beauty in Life
Knowing When It’s Time to Slow Down
Who Takes Care of the Caregiver?
Chris on Final Five
Episode Resources:
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Chris Hemsworth | X
Chris Hemsworth | YouTube
Chris Hemsworth | TikTok
Chris Hemsworth | Facebook
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