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On Purpose with Jay Shetty · September 21, 2026 · 1h 24m

LUCY HALE: “I Was Sabotaging My Life.”

Lucy Hale

Actress Lucy Hale sits down with Jay Shetty to discuss letting go of societal expectations and finding comfort in herself at 37. She opens up about the impact of early fame and social media on body image and perfectionism, and how she learned to forgive herself and break patterns of self-sabotage. Lucy shares her journey to sobriety, the decision to freeze her eggs on her own terms, and how inner work has transformed her approach to dating and relationships.

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Releasing Societal Timelines and Comparison00:04:00
Lucy explains that by 37 she has stopped measuring herself against arbitrary timelines like marriage, children, or career milestones, and instead focuses on what feels right for her.
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Perfectionism and the Weight of Media Scrutiny00:20:40
Lucy reflects on growing up in the spotlight during Pretty Little Liars, where media scrutiny and online criticism led to constant self-criticism and an obsession with appearing perfect.
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