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
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