ANITTA: The Truth Behind Her #1 Hit... Those Were My Darkest Days

Today, let's welcome Grammy-nominated global superstar, Anitta, who opens up about her incredible journey from the favelas of Brazil to international stardom.

Discover the duality of Anitta's identity and how she overcame intense prejudice, battled severe health issues, and stayed true to her roots while breaking barriers with her music.

In this interview, we discuss:
00:00 Intro
01:31 How Do You Prepare for a Performance?
02:57 Meditation Practice
06:09 How Elevate Your Energy
08:58 Comparison is Making Us Unhappy
13:56 Successful But Unhappy
27:16 Doing Things for Your Happiness
34:56 Health Scare
36:02 Healing Emotional Trauma
40:38 What Are You Here For?
43:11 Getting Off Birth Control
49:04 Two Energy in One Body
56:24 Society’s Double Standard in Dating
59:30 Different Religion and Faith
01:09:22 We All Have a Choice
01:13:02 Challenges and Hardships Along the Way
01:21:14 Dealing with Conflicts
01:26:06 Opportunities for Better Exposure
01:31:06 Finding Balance in Life
01:32:13 Anitta on Final Five

Episode Resources:

[JayShettyPodcast.]

This is your reminder that true success is not just about external achievements but about inner peace, self-love, and staying connected to one's roots.

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[lumamonteiro]

This is NOT a interview it's a LIFE LESSON ❤ she's so real!

[rossy]

My dad said the same thing to me many years ago..”don’t help if the person didn’t ask for help. If things work out they will be happy and you will be emotionally exhausted. If things don’t go well, they will blame you for their problems and forget that you were just trying to help”.

[raphaelaiello]

Love that she said Africans were kidnapped and not "came" or "were brought" during Brazil's slavery time to the country 👏👏

[w.ferrer]

She is a very intelligent person, very articulate, sings in five languages ​​and is very humble and generous with people.

[brunac]

I'm Brazilian and I'm very proud of this woman, she's humble, funny, courageous, beautiful, intelligent, she inspires millions of young people here in Brazil ❤️

[linete.projetofit]

Anita, sou portuguesa e eu não gosto muito das tuas músicas, logo achei que não gostava de ti. Como estava errada. Adorei a entrevista, adorei a tua personalidade e o teu sentido de conexão com Deus e a Natureza. Muito amor para ti❤

[deboradecassiapinto]

Jay, maybe you don't understand how important is to us, as Brazilian, see our Anitta treated whit so much respect. Sincerely, thank you.

[KrishnakantYadav-ekxc]

Yes I am Indian man and I am saying this is very beautiful lady and hard working lady

[catthearts]

Listen… I’m Haitian.. I LOVE ANITTA! I went to her concert recently and it was amazing and so so inspiring!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE HER! I love that she challenges the idea of what a woman is! She is ALL woman!!!

[illia]

It’s so insightful when she said that she created Anitta for outside world. It felt like that in her other interviews before her spiritual journey(or with less deep interviewers). Happy to see her reconnecting with her inner self, she is a very hardworking and talented person. Love her creativity in music and dancing.

[thaileka]

It’s so interesting how amazing she gets everyday. She grew so much as a person! And honestly this new Anitta we can feel the energy here.

[jens]

The more I learn about Anita the more I like her! So smart! Idc how “vulgar” she might come across to others. She’s a free spirit and I could tell has a genuine heart

[adrianabrito]

Já amei o entrevistador ele não interromper a Anitta quando esta falando toda sua experiência e mudança ele deixa ela livre para explicar tudo.

[rociobonilla]

This was such an inspirational interview. I am Mexican living in Chicago and I went to her concert this weekend and I love the Brazilian funk it reminds me of Chicago techno and house music in the 80’s love love love ❤️ blessing to Anitta in all of her future endeavors

[isabelbaia]

I'm so proud of her! she built a beautiful path with all the stones that were thrown at her! She is brave and fearless, pure brazilian blood! 🇧🇷❤️

[AnnaScottUS]

I'm obsessed with her authenticity and personality!

[Amanda.]

Happy to see an interview showing this other side of Anitta.. people has NO idea how hardworking and smart she is. Besides speaking multiple languages, her understanding of marketing, business, it's truly amazing. Many see the type of music she makes, and make assumptions that anyone shaking their asses could be in her place... But well.. there's no one stopping them from achieving what she achieved, and guess what? They just can't do the same.

[diegopardo]

I’m braziliam-boliviam, and I admire that woman. She inspire me very much!

[geovanelima]

Anitta is so humble and real. It's very difficult to see celebrities being truly honest and accessible like her. Far beyond the music and the electrifying performances, Anitta has an incredible mind. She is a fearless woman and an unstoppable force. You rock, baby. We love you ❤