When Jay Shetty graduated from college, he was prepared for two different paths in life: to work in finance, or become a Hindu monk. After three years at an ashram, Jay returned home to London hoping to share his learning with the world. He had to relearn how to make small talk — and how to flirt. He had his eye on someone special: a down-to-earth woman named Radhi. Their first date was a disaster. But it helped him realize that Radhi, who would one day become his wife, yearned for a more simple and authentic mode of connection — qualities he knew well from his time in the ashram. Today on “Modern Love,” Jay shares how anyone can bring the lessons of monkhood into dating and love — even if you’ve never stepped foot in an ashram.
Anna Martin: From The New York Times,
this is 'Modern Love.'
I'm Anna Martin.
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Anna Martin: Today, we have an essay about being yourself when you're dating,
which is so hard to not show off,
just to show up as you.
The essay is written by relationship expert Jay Shetty,
and this guy is kind of having a moment.
Archived Recording (stephen Colbert): Please welcome to The Late Show, Jay Shetty.
Archived Recording: Will Smith is a big fan.
I know Oprah's a big, big, big fan.
Archived Recording (ellen Degeneres): Jay, you're amazing.
Archived Recording: Jay Shetty.
Archived Recording: Jay Shetty.
Archived Recording: Jay Shetty.
Archived Recording: Jay Shetty in the house.
Anna Martin: He's the go-to to life coach for over 50 million followers.
He's written books.
He's on a world tour.