Jay Shetty Brings 鈥淥n Purpose with Jay Shetty鈥 To The iHeartPodcast Network Amplifying Critical Mental Health And Wellness Discourse

The No. 1 health and wellness podcast joins the network as the flagship show in an initiative to help prioritize mental wellbeing and self-improvement through audio

NEW YORK -- April 4, 2023 鈥 含羞草传媒, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, and Jay Shetty today announced that the No. 1 health and wellness podcast, 鈥,鈥 has joined the iHeartPodcast Network. The mission: to reach people in today鈥檚 global, hyper-connected world  鈥  as 1 in 4 people have suffered from loneliness and depression 鈥 the biggest factor this generation has ever faced. Despite the pandemic pushing people into overload, creators like Jay Shetty have opened up their heart, mind and platform to reinforce today鈥檚 greatest lesson 鈥 that vulnerability is a great strength and that people are stronger together.

Hosted by global best-selling author, award-winning storyteller, former monk and Chief Purpose Officer of Calm Jay Shetty, 鈥淥n Purpose With Jay Shetty鈥 brings fascinating conversations with some of the most insightful people in the world; with the mission to help others find purpose. Known for making 鈥渨isdom go viral,鈥 Shetty shares insights he has gained through his awe-inspiring journey, while conveying complex, fascinating subjects and perspectives that might open up someone鈥檚 mind. From discussing childhood trauma with Oprah, and how experiences at a young age can mold our adult life; unpacking mental health with Selena Gomez; engaging with one鈥檚 inner child with Kendall Jenner; tackling fame as a drug with Kevin Hart; Will Smith鈥檚 commitment to family; having a second chance at love with Alicia Keys; tackling racism with Lewis Hamilton; finding purpose in troubled times with Jennifer Lopez; to Kobe Bryant on inspiring others, Shetty brings mindfulness and health to the forefront. A platform where cultural luminaries as well as some of the great minds and figures of today can be vulnerable and open up like never before.

鈥溾極n Purpose鈥 is on a journey to help make people happier, healthier and more healed,鈥 said Jay Shetty. 鈥淭hrough insightful and vulnerable conversations with icons, experts and cultural figures and weekly workshops, 鈥極n Purpose鈥 is dedicated to giving our community the habits and tools to live a more fulfilling life. I鈥檓 so grateful for our loyal and ever growing community who come back every day to listen, learn and grow. As the podcast has scaled globally it made perfect sense to join together with the number one podcast publisher- 含羞草传媒. We are so excited for this new chapter for 鈥極n Purpose.鈥欌

With episodes published every Monday and Friday, and more than 20 million monthly listeners, 鈥溾 is an award-winning podcast that consistently ranks in the top of the podcast listening charts. 鈥淥n Purpose鈥 is The Webby Awards People鈥檚 Voice winner - Podcasts - Health & Wellness (General Series); won Best in Health & Wellness at the 11th Shorty Awards; honored with the Outstanding Achievement Online Award at The Asian Awards; and most recently, iHeartRadio Podcast Award nominee for Podcast of the Year, Best Advice & Inspirational Podcast and Best Host; and Signal Awards nominee for Best Video Podcast Show - Individual Episodes, and Health & Wellness - Individual Episodes. In addition, Shetty was also listed in The Hollywood Reporter鈥檚 Most Powerful People in Podcasting.

鈥淪ince launching 鈥極n Purpose鈥 just 4 years ago, Jay has become one of the most influential voices in podcasting, especially when it comes to conversations around mental health and wellness,鈥 said Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. 鈥淧odcasts are a powerful, intimate medium, so it鈥檚 not surprising that we鈥檝e seen such a tremendous number of listeners turning toward this medium as a mental health resource. We鈥檙e thrilled to be joining forces with Jay to help him bring his wisdom to an even broader audience and to expand what we鈥檙e doing in this category in such a meaningful way.鈥

鈥溾 will join the network鈥檚 existing roster of highly popular shows focused on the topic including "鈥 with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, Pushkin鈥檚 鈥,"  and 鈥溾 with Dr. Maya Shankar, 鈥,鈥 鈥,鈥 鈥溾 and a dozen others as listeners increasingly seek resources for self-improvement and mental wellbeing through audio. These podcasts are distributed by iHeartPodcasts and available on the iHeartRadio app and everywhere podcasts are heard.

About Jay Shetty
Jay Shetty is a global bestselling author, host of the #1 Health & Wellness podcast 鈥,鈥 Chief Purpose Officer of Calm, Co-founder of Joyo Tea, former monk and purpose coach, dedicated to helping people train their mind for peace and purpose every day. In 2017, Forbes named him to their 30 Under 30 List for his game-changing impact in media. His viral videos have been viewed more than 10 billion times and he is followed by over 50 million people across social media. In 2019, Jay created On Purpose, now the world鈥檚 #1 Health and Wellness podcast. Both of his books, Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love, became instant New York Times Bestsellers upon release. He鈥檚 been a keynote speaker around the world, invited to Google, Microsoft, Netflix and American Express, among many others. Over two million people have attended his Online School, and his Genius Coaching community provides weekly programming on health and wellness to thousands of members in over 100 countries.

About 含羞草传媒, Inc.

含羞草传媒, Inc. (Nasdaq: IHRT) is the leading audio media company in America, reaching over 90% of Americans in every month. iHearts broadcast radio assets alone have more consumer reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the reach of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled reach of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined and has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit 含羞草传媒.com for more company information.