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CAMILA MENDES: "Perfectionism Was Ruining My Life"

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

iHeartPodcasts

July 27, 2026

Show Notes

Actress and producer Camila Mendes joins Jay for an honest conversation about the hidden cost of perfectionism, the pressure behind success, and what it took to finally choose herself. Camila opens up about the breaking point that forced her to confront old wounds, heal her relationship with food, reconnect with her Brazilian identity, and redefine what spirituality, self-worth, and love really mean.

Together, they explore why chasing perfection often leaves us feeling empty, how slowing down can become the greatest act of self-respect, and why true confidence isn't about having everything figured out, but about accepting yourself exactly as you are.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

Intro

What Excites You Most Right Now?

Designing a Home That Feels Like You

The Challenge of Balance

Living One Day at a Time

The Importance of Learning Your Limits

Why Saying "No" Feels So Hard

Revisiting an Old Wound

Holding Two Truths at Once

Growing Up Between Cultures

Returning to Your Roots

Finding Spirituality Later in Life

The Power of Questioning Your Beliefs

Growing Up Without Stability

The Freedom of Imperfection

The Anxiety No One Could See

When You Have to Numb Out

Living With Your Own Worst Critic

Healing Your Relationship with Food

Recovering from an Eating Disorder

Getting Honest About Body Image

The Moment Self-Worth Starts to Crack

Meeting Rudy: The Turning Point

The Work of Becoming Your Best Self

Why You Have to Heal Before You Love Again

Choosing Love in the Hardest Moments

The Problem With One-Sided Love

The Proposal

When You're Aligned, Doors Open

Protecting Your Peace at Work

Camila on Final Five

Episode Resources:

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TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@camimendes 

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