Today, I sit down with Jerrod Carmichael to talk about acceptance and self appreciation. Jerrod shares his experiences and thoughts on turning uncomfortable conversations into meaningful relationships, why being honest with yourself makes it easier to open up and connect with others, and dealing with shame in your most vulnerable state. Jerrod Carmichael is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer. Carmichael gained recognition for his unique comedic style and thought-provoking material that often explores social issues, race, and his own personal experiences. He rose to prominence through his stand-up comedy specials, including "Love at the Store" (2014) and "8" (2017), which aired on HBO. He has also appeared in films such as "Neighbors" (2014) and its sequel "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" (2016), as well as "Transformers: The Last Knight" (2017). You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon. What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 00:20 “I’m someone who doesn’t want attention unless I ask for it.” 03:42 Appreciate your audience 10:36 Shame is the hardest emotion to deal with and it often limits us from doing more 17:37 How do you define what is authentic and what isn’t real? 19:53 Being honest has consequences 24:56 How do you reconstruct your relationship with God and live by your faith? 30:47 Learning how to confront your fear with an open mind 35:34 Understanding emotional blocks that are stopping you from having a healthy relationship with someone 38:01 When you create more issues for yourself by not communicating properly 42:49 Getting people’s attention and time is difficult thus it deserve respect 47:18 Finding the middle ground between a where you’re getting information and receiving information that forces you to self-examine 54:48 Focusing on one thing and doing your best to become better 01:03:32 Jerrod on Final Five If you like this episode, you'll also enjoy my podcast with Matthew Hussey. Check it out right here 👉 https://youtu.be/s2wkbI-qWrc Want to be a Jay Shetty Certified Life Coach? Get the Digital Guide and Workbook from Jay Shetty https://jayshettypurpose.com/fb-getting-started-as-a-life-coach-podcast/