Today, Paris Hilton returns to On Purpose not as the icon the world once projected onto her, but as the woman she has fought to become. Paris opens up about the many chapters of her healing journey, through trauma, public scrutiny, and profound personal loss, and how each experience shaped her identity. From revisiting painful moments of being misunderstood, underestimated, and violated in the public eye, to reclaiming her narrative through creativity, advocacy, and self-compassion, Paris reflects on what it truly means to find your voice after years of silence.
Paris also shares how music became a lifeline, a form of therapy that helped her process pain and rediscover her voice, a journey that unfolds in her latest documentary, Infinite Icon. She speaks candidly about living with ADHD, not as a limitation, but as a superpower that fuels her creativity, courage, and entrepreneurial vision. Through stories of hyperfocus, resilience, and learning how to build systems that support the way her mind works, Paris reframes what success can look like when you stop trying to fit into a world that was never designed for you.
Now a mother of two, Paris reflects on how love, boundaries, and purpose have reshaped her life. She opens up about finding real partnership after doing the inner work, the joy and responsibility of raising children with kindness and openness, and why giving back, especially protecting vulnerable children and supporting communities in the aftermath of loss, has become central to who she is today.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to Stop Carrying Shame That Was Never Yours
How to Heal Without Erasing Your Past
How to Set Boundaries Without Apologizing
How to Build Self-Worth Beyond Public Opinion
How to Lead With Kindness After Pain
How to Become Yourself Again After Survival Mode
You don’t have to be perfect to move forward. You don’t have to be understood by everyone to be worthy. What matters most is the relationship you build with yourself, the boundaries you honor, and the kindness you choose to lead with.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
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What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:12 Healing Through Music
04:14 Lyrics That Could Change Your Mood
05:38 ADHD Awareness
08:27 How to Turn ADHD Into a Superpower
10:35 Doing Important Things First
13:24 The Challenges of Having ADHD
16:58 The Importance of a Strong Support System for Children
19:31 The Aftermath Of A Damaging Tape
23:49 Revisiting A Terrible Experience
28:17 Back In The Spotlight
29:39 Healing And Reclaiming Your Narrative
34:14 The Journey Of Healing
39:11 The Joys Of Motherhood
41:05 Lessons From The Paris Playbook
42:57 Being Misunderstood & Underestimated
44:57 What Truly Matters Is You
47:11 Is It Love Or Just ADHD?
49:57 Routines To Help People With ADHD
51:54 Perfectionism Is A Myth
53:03 The LA Wildfires
59:34 Paris Hilton on Final Five
Episode Resources:
Website | https://parishilton.com/
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