What does healing your inner child mean? How can you heal from past trauma? Today, let's welcome Grammy-nominated global superstar, Anitta, who has become a leading artist of a new generation of Latin American music. Her album "Versions of Me" surpassed 1 billion streams on Spotify, and she earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist in 2023. Known for her energetic performances and bold personality, Anitta is also deeply spiritual, integrating various practices to maintain her well-being and authenticity. A significant part of the episode focuses on the duality of Anitta's identity. She explains how she balances her stage persona with her true self, Larissa, and the importance of nurturing both. Anitta shares the struggles she faced with comparisons, societal expectations, and the pressure to maintain a certain image. Her journey towards self-acceptance and self-love is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit.  Jay and Anitta also talk about the importance of staying grounded amidst success, sharing her daily routines that include meditation, energy cleansing, and connecting with nature. Despite facing criticism and backlash, she remains committed to expressing and celebrating her culture through her music and public appearances. In this interview, you'll learn: How to stay grounded amidst success How to overcome comparisons How to heal from past trauma How to manage your health How to cultivate self-love How to handle criticisms Anitta's story is a reminder that true success is not just about external achievements but also about inner peace, self-love, and staying connected to one's roots. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 03:39 How Do You Prepare for a Performance? 05:05 Meditation Practice 08:17 How Elevate Your Energy 11:06 Comparison is Making Us Unhappy 16:04 Successful But Unhappy 29:24 Doing Things for Your Happiness 37:04 Health Scare 38:10 Healing Emotional Trauma 42:46 What Are You Here For? 45:19 Getting Off Birth Control 51:12 Two Energy in One Body 58:32 Society’s Double Standard in Dating 01:01:38 Different Religion and Faith 01:11:30 We All Have a Choice 01:16:10 Challenges and Hardships Along the Way  01:24:22 Dealing with Conflicts 01:29:14 Opportunities for Better Exposure 01:34:14 Finding Balance in Life 01:35:21 Anitta on Final Five Episode Resources: Anitta | Instagram Anitta | Twitter Anitta | Facebook Anitta | YouTube Anitta | TikTok See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.