Today, Jay and Radhi explore why it feels like so many men are losing touch with real friendships, and the quiet epidemic of loneliness that often goes unnoticed. Jay shares surprising research showing that more men than ever report having few or no close friends and opens up about his own journey of maintaining meaningful male friendships across continents. Together, he and Radhi explore how cultural conditioning and social expectations have shaped the way men connect, often through shared activities rather than emotional honesty, and why vulnerability can still feel risky for so many.

Through humor and genuine reflection, Jay and Radhi invite us to rethink what friendship really means, how we can create spaces of emotional safety, and build communities that feel like home. Jay reminds us that friendship isn’t innate; it’s something we grow into through practice, vulnerability, and care.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How to Build Real Male Friendships

How to Be Vulnerable Without Fear

How to Recognize When You’re Lonely

How to Find Friends Who Match Your Energy

How to Open Up Emotionally in Conversations

Friendships don’t just happen; they grow through intention and care. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, take one step today, send that message, plan that coffee, open up a little more than usual. The courage to reach out might be exactly what someone else has been waiting for too.

With Love and Gratitude,

Jay Shetty

What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

00:52 Why Do So Many Men Feel Lonely?

03:41 The Power of Male Vulnerability

06:58 Rethinking the Alpha Male Mindset

12:06 There’s No Growth Without Vulnerability

16:06 Men Need Friendship Dates Too!

21:35 Do You Truly Feel Seen?

25:33 How Loneliness Impacts Your Health

28:22 Why Women Often Build Stronger Social Circles

31:35 Learning How to Be a Better Friend

Episode Resources:

Radhi Devlukia | Website

Radhi Devlukia | YouTube

Radhi Devlukia | Instagram

Radhi Devlukia | Facebook

Radhi Devlukia | TikTok

Joyfull

A Really Good Cry

Today, Jay and Radhi explore why it feels like so many men are losing touch with real friendships, and the quiet epidemic of loneliness that often goes unnoticed. Jay shares surprising research showing that more men than ever report having few or no close friends and opens up about his own journey of maintaining meaningful male friendships across continents. Together, he and Radhi explore how cultural conditioning and social expectations have shaped the way men connect, often through shared activities rather than emotional honesty, and why vulnerability can still feel risky for so many.
Through humor and genuine reflection, Jay and Radhi invite us to rethink what friendship really means, how we can create spaces of emotional safety, and build communities that feel like home. Jay reminds us that friendship isn&rsquo;t innate; it&rsquo;s something we grow into through practice, vulnerability, and care.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to Build Real Male Friendships
How to Be Vulnerable Without Fear
How to Recognize When You&rsquo;re Lonely
How to Find Friends Who Match Your Energy
How to Open Up Emotionally in Conversations
Friendships don&rsquo;t just happen; they grow through intention and care. If you&rsquo;ve been feeling disconnected, take one step today, send that message, plan that coffee, open up a little more than usual. The courage to reach out might be exactly what someone else has been waiting for too.
With Love and Gratitude,
Jay Shetty
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro
00:52 Why Do So Many Men Feel Lonely?
03:41 The Power of Male Vulnerability
06:58 Rethinking the Alpha Male Mindset
12:06 There&rsquo;s No Growth Without Vulnerability
16:06 Men Need Friendship Dates Too!
21:35 Do You Truly Feel Seen?
25:33 How Loneliness Impacts Your Health
28:22 Why Women Often Build Stronger Social Circles
31:35 Learning How to Be a Better Friend
Episode Resources:
Radhi Devlukia | <a href="https://www.radhidevlukia.com/">Website</a>
Radhi Devlukia | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@radhidevlu">YouTube</a>
Radhi Devlukia | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia">Instagram</a>
Radhi Devlukia | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/">Facebook</a>
Radhi Devlukia | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukia">TikTok</a>
<a href="https://www.joyfullbook.com/">Joyfull</a>
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-really-good-cry/id1708895338">A Really Good Cry</a>

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.

I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace.
I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I’m fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people in the world, and on my podcast, I’m sharing those conversations with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays. Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it. Live life today ON PURPOSE.

Jay & Radhi Talk About Why Men Feel So Lonely

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