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Jay Shetty

Jay Shetty is a British podcaster, author, entrepreneur, and former monk known for his wellness and self-improvement content.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Jay Shetty is a British podcaster, author, and former monk known for his wellness and self-improvement content. He hosts the podcast On Purpose and has written bestselling books including Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love.

What it is

Jay Shetty is a British-born podcaster, author, entrepreneur, and former Hindu monk. He became widely known for motivational and wellness content shared through social media and his podcast On Purpose. His work focuses on mindfulness, life purpose, and relationships.

Key details

Shetty was born in London on 6 September 1987. He is married to Radhi Devlukia-Shetty. His bestselling books include Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love. He has a large international audience, including Canadian readers interested in wellness and self-help.

Why it matters

Shetty represents a major shift in how wellness and self-help content reaches audiences—through podcasts, video, and social media rather than traditional publishing. His work influences discussions on mental health and purpose across English-speaking countries, including Canada.

In short

  • British podcaster, author, and former monk.
  • Hosts the podcast On Purpose.
  • Wrote Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love.
  • Has a large international following in wellness.
Canadian angle

Jay Shetty has a broad international audience, including Canadian readers interested in wellness, mindfulness, podcasting, and self-help media.

Quick questions

Who is Jay Shetty?
Jay Shetty is a British podcaster, author, entrepreneur, and former monk known for wellness and self-improvement content.
What is Jay Shetty known for?
He is best known for hosting the podcast On Purpose and for writing bestselling self-help books.
What books has Jay Shetty written?
Public biographies identify Think Like a Monk and 8 Rules of Love as his best-known books.

Sources

  1. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Shetty
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, and general biography.
  2. IMDbhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm9281995/
    Supports: Birthplace, occupation, and spouse.
  3. Jay Shettyhttps://www.jayshetty.me/about-jay
    Supports: Official biography, podcast role, former monk background, and public profile.
  4. The Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2024/feb/29/jay-shetty-self-help-empire
    Supports: Public profile, podcast prominence, and wellness-business context.