Find Your Ultra: Recent Episodes
Vipin Sharma
Find your ultra is a show where we talk deep health and personal growth.
Hosted by Vipin Sharma who is an ultra marathon runner and a student of nutrition.
He chats with experts to reveal their secrets that can help you execute on your dreams. Join us as we embark on this journey of learning from inspiring individuals.
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This episode is incredibly special to me, as I sit down with Itu Chaudhuri, not just a brilliant designer, and a design entrepreneur, but someone I deeply admire for his unique way of thinking about life, art, and the world we live in. Itu has also been a columnist with the likes of Economic times, Business Standard, and his has his own newsletter called ‘the yellow envelope’, which I highly recommend you subscribe to.
Him and his team at ICD have worked with numerous multinational brands of repute and have produced award winning work over the years. Check out their website linked below to get a flavour.
Our conversation goes far beyond design—touching on existential questions like Who really runs the world? We discuss the intricate relationships between art, design, and craft, and Itu shares his powerful insights into how technology and AI are reshaping our lives and future.
More than anything, this episode captures Itu’s deep reflections on what it means to be human in a rapidly evolving world. We explore his philosophy on life, his early influences, and his views on spirituality and the concept of God. There’s a personal side to this conversation, too—his worldview is something that has shaped me, and I can’t wait for you all to experience the depth of his insights.
Whether you're a designer, a thinker, or simply someone curious about the bigger questions of life, this episode will leave you thinking long after it ends.
Itu’s wisdom and worldview have personally inspired me, and I’m excited to share this conversation with you. Don’t forget to subscribe for more thought-provoking episodes.
We hope you will enjoy this episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments
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Show Notes:
Itu's talks on Design:
https://youtu.be/Rkh--gxHhQY?si=YluEp1dHJY8b768z
https://youtu.be/_IDa6JdAr2E?si=VI139Av1rYoU6N3Q
Abhi Munde’s poem recited by the host
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHEIrc7ze7g
In which Annie gives it those ones
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBSaG3oJm6Q
The Quote: "The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function." Is by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Seven Ages poem by Robert Conquest
The one by Shakespeare:
https://images.app.goo.gl/nFHDmRiGhGpzNrqDA
Print Capitalism:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Print_capitalism
Article on office:
https://www.icdindia.com/posts/dear-office-your-services-are-terminated
ItuChaudhuri #Art #Design #Technology #AI #Philosophy #Podcast #DeepThinker
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Manav Kalra, one of the top dentists in the city, to explore the world of modern dentistry. From common dental myths to the latest advancements in oral care, Manav shares practical tips for maintaining a healthy smile and avoiding those dreaded dental visits. We also dive into the importance of dental hygiene, what simple things we could be doing wrong, and especially WHY RUNNERS NEED to pay attention to their oral health. Whether you’re a dental enthusiast or just trying to avoid cavities, this episode is packed with valuable insights!
Manav is also a runner and an educator, this episode is full of insider tips and info. Dive right in.
Dentistry #OralHealth #HealthySmiles #DentalCare #Wellness #HealthPodcast #FindYourUltra #PreventiveCare #DentalMyths
In this episode of Find Your Ultra, I sit down with a dynamic entrepreneur Sundreysh Sarup who has built one of the largest logistics companies in India and also founded one of Delhi’s biggest running communities. A multifaceted leader, he's also been at the helm of one of the largest photography groups on Facebook during its early days. We dive into his journey, his passion for helping people and organisations, his spiritual outlook on life, and how he balances it all. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that explores the intersection of business, community, and personal growth!
Entrepreneurship, Business Leadership, Community Building, Running Communities, Logistics Industry, Delhi Entrepreneurs, Facebook Photography Groups, Spirituality in Business, Personal Growth, Leadership, Mentorship, Fitness, Ultra running, Find Your Ultra Podcast, Success Stories, Productivity, Indian Entrepreneurs, Business Insights, Personal Development, Helping Others
Entrepreneurship #CommunityBuilding #RunningCommunities #BusinessLeadership #Spirituality #PersonalGrowth #FitnessJourney #Ultrarunning #Podcast #FindYourUltra #SuccessStory #Leadership #Mentorship #BusinessInspiration #IndianEntrepreneurs #Productivity #HelpingOthers #GrowthMindset
In this episode, I reconnect with one of India’s top ultra runners, an entrepreneur, investor, bird photographer, and lifelong metalhead. We dive deep into his inspiring journey—how he came back from a DNF (Did Not Finish) at the Jaisalmer Ultra Marathon, returned the following year to conquer the race, and raised his game to new heights as he approaches 50.
We explore his motivations for pushing limits, his love for the running community, and how he balances his passion for ultra running with his diverse interests.
This conversation is all about resilience, embracing failure, and how we can make ultra running sustainable for future generations. If you're looking for motivation, inspiration, or insight into the life of an endurance athlete, this episode is for you!
Tune in for an unfiltered conversation between two friends about running, life, and everything in between.
ultra marathon, Jaisalmer Ultra, running motivation, endurance athlete, DNF comeback, ultra running India, resilience, overcoming failure, entrepreneurship, runner's mindset, fitness journey, balancing passions
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Round 2 with Dr Ajay Jangra
इस एपिसोड में हमने Indian National Women’s Volleyball Team के कोच के साथ एक खास बातचीत की है, जो हमारी पिछली चर्चा का दूसरा हिस्सा है। इस बार हमने Olympics 2024 में भारत के प्रदर्शन पर फोकस किया है। कोच ने Team India के शानदार पलों, चुनौतियों और उन पहलुओं पर बात की जहां हमें और मेहनत की जरूरत है। उन्होंने अपनी व्यक्तिगत राय साझा की है कि India's Olympic Journey में हमें कहां बेहतर करने की जरूरत थी और आगे कैसे हम और अधिक Olympic Medals जीत सकते हैं।
हमने यह भी चर्चा की कि भारत में sports culture को कैसे बढ़ावा दिया जाए ताकि आने वाले Olympics में हमारी टीम और भी बेहतर प्रदर्शन कर सके। अगर आप जानना चाहते हैं कि India’s sports future को कैसे मजबूत बनाया जा सकता है और किन कदमों से हम अपनी तैयारियों को और धार दे सकते हैं, तो इस एपिसोड को जरूर देखें।
यह एपिसोड पूरी तरह से हिंदी में रिकॉर्ड किया गया है, ताकि अधिक से अधिक लोग इससे जुड़ सकें और भारत के खेल जगत के विकास में अपना योगदान दे सकें।
#IndiaAtOlympics #Olympics2024 #IndianSports #TeamIndia #VolleyballIndia #HindiPodcast #OlympicMedals #SportsCultureIndia #IndiaInSports
Meet the humble hero who defied age and conquered one of the world’s most grueling ultramarathons—Spartathlon—after starting his running journey at 47. In this episode, we explore how this runner from Chandigarh turned his passion into a pursuit of excellence, proving that it’s never too late to achieve greatness.Listen as he shares his rigorous training routines, the mental and physical challenges he faced, and the mindset that kept him grounded through it all. Despite his extraordinary accomplishments, he remains a model of humility and dedication.Join us for a deep dive into the story of a man who didn’t just run; he redefined what’s possible, no matter when you start. Whether you’re a runner or someone looking for inspiration, this episode is a testament to the power of perseverance and humility.We hope you will enjoy this episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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Dr Divya Parashar is back in the house for round 2, in a series of many more to come!:)
For those who haven't checked out the first episode, can do so here
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fvAeASovvpSvNFYwFCPmC?si=iXlrk-k5Q4SL3C-QP5__TQ
Dr Divya Parashar is a clinical and rehabilitation psychologist with over two decades of experience. She olds a PHD in Rehab psychology from the university of Wisconsin-Madison USA, and Masters in applied clinical psychology from the university of Delhi.
In this powerful episode, we explore the often-hidden struggles of addiction and trauma. Join us as we uncover the silent battles many face and delve into the emotional and psychological challenges of recovery. Our expert guest shares invaluable insights into the effects of addiction on mental health, offers strategies for coping, and discusses the path to healing. Whether you're seeking to understand these issues more deeply or looking for practical advice, this episode provides a compassionate and informative look at these critical topics.
Key Takeaways:
- The hidden impact of trauma and addiction
- Effective coping mechanisms and recovery strategies
- Insights into the psychological toll and healing process
Tune in for an enlightening discussion that aims to bring awareness and support to those affected by these challenges.
Keywords: addiction, trauma, mental health, recovery, coping strategies, emotional healing, psychological impact
इस एपिसोड में, हम मिलते हैं हरियाणा के एक साधारण शिक्षक परवीन सांगवान से, जिन्होंने अपने जीवन की कठिनाइयों को पार करते हुए भारत के सबसे बेहतरीन अल्ट्रारनरस में से एक बनने का सफर तय किया। परवीन की कहानी दिल छू लेने वाली है—उनके पिता पर झूठे आरोप लगे, और उन्हें सालों मुश्क़िलों का सामना करना पड़ा। इस कठिन समय के बीच, परवीन ने दौड़ को अपनी ताकत और सहारा बनाया।
इस बातचीत में, परवीन ने अपनी ज़िंदगी के सबसे मुश्किल पलों को साझा किया, जिसमें उनकी पत्नी की अचानक मृत्यु और व्यक्तिगत संघर्ष शामिल हैं। इसके साथ ही, उन्होंने बताया कि कैसे दौड़ ने उन्हें इन चुनौतियों का सामना करने की ताकत दी। साथ ही, परवीन से सुनिए उनके अल्ट्रारनिंग के अनुभव, ट्रेनिंग टिप्स और न्यूट्रिशन के राज।
यह एपिसोड उन सभी के लिए है जो जीवन में किसी भी मुश्किल का सामना कर रहे हैं और प्रेरणा की तलाश में हैं। इस वीडियो को अंत तक ज़रूर देखें और जानें कि कैसे परवीन सांगवान ने अपनी ज़िंदगी की सबसे बड़ी लड़ाइयों को जीत कर खुद को भारत के टॉप अल्ट्रारनर में शुमार किया।
Ultra Running India, Parveen Sangwan, Indian Ultra Runner, Team India Ultra Running, Haryana Runner, Running Motivation, Running Tips, Find Your Ultra, Life Challenges, Inspirational Journey
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Join us in this insightful episode of "Find Your Ultra" as we sit down with Mehak Kapoor, a dynamic runner, fitness coach, fitness entrepreneur, community builder, and event organizer. Dive into Mehak's multifaceted journey as she shares her experiences in running, coaching, and building a fitness empire.
We explore the myths around women's fitness, the benefits of fasting, and the transformative power of reformer Pilates. Mehak also reveals her strategies for community building and organizing successful fitness events.
Whether you're a fitness enthusiast, entrepreneur, or someone looking to break through fitness myths, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips.
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Join us in this inspiring episode as we sit down with Shashwat Rao, an elite Indian trail runner who has left the bustling city life to train in the serene mountains. Discover his incredible journey, from quitting a conventional job to taking on small-time jobs to sustain his dream of becoming a world-class athlete. Shashwat shares captivating race stories and his dedication to putting India's name on the trail running map. Stay tuned until the end, where he makes an emotional appeal to raise funds for his upcoming race, aptly named 'the last chance.' Don't miss this heartfelt episode celebrating Shashwat's unwavering spirit and ambition.The link to support Shashwat’s racehttps://ketto.org/lastchanceConnect with Shashwat on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/runner2207?igsh=MXc5azc4ZGYxMW5vaQ==Connect with Shashwat on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/shashwat.rao.37?mibextid=LQQJ4dCheck out Shashwat’s bloghttps://irunout.blogspot.com/?m=1Connect with your host on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ultravipin?igsh=YjJlN2JsN3NkenRx&utm_source=qr#TrailRunning #ShashwatRao #MountainLife #IndianAthlete #RunningJourney #UltraRunning #TrailBlazer #AthleteStories #Fundraising #Inspiration #PodcastEpisode #RunningCommunity #TrailRunner #IndiaOnTheMap
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the find your ultra podcast, where we dive deep into the world of ultra running with one of its most accomplished athletes, Meenal Kotak.
In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Meenal, a trailblazer in Indian ultra running. Meenal has not only won numerous ultra races but recently set a new national record by running over 680 kilometres in a gruelling 6-day race. Her journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the unyielding spirit of a true athlete.
Join us as Meenal shares her incredible life story, detailing the challenges she has faced and the triumphs she has celebrated along the way. From her early days in the sport to her recent record-breaking achievement, Meenal opens up about her struggles, her moments of doubt, and the invaluable lessons she has learned. In this episode, you will discover:
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The early influences that sparked Meenal's passion for ultra running
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The physical and mental challenges she has overcome throughout her career
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Her strategies for training and maintaining peak performance
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The significance of her recent national record and what it means for Indian ultra running
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Insights and advice for aspiring ultra runners and athletes
Whether you are an avid runner, a sports enthusiast, or simply someone looking for a dose of inspiration, this episode with Meenal Kotak is sure to leave you motivated and uplifted. Don't miss out on this fascinating conversation with one of ultra running's leading ladies. Hit play and get ready to be inspired by Meenal Kotak's journey of endurance, perseverance, and triumph.
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Join us in this exciting episode as we sit down with Gaurav Madaan, a trailblazing ultra marathoner from Delhi who has run self-constructed long-distance challenges across the globe. From the bustling streets of Delhi to the frozen trails of Alaska, and now living in Oslo with plans to move to the UK, Gaurav shares his incredible journey. Discover how he pioneered ultra marathoning in India, his experiences running in diverse and extreme environments, and what motivates him to keep pushing the boundaries of endurance running. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for some inspiration, Gaurav’s story is sure to captivate and motivate you. Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with adventure, resilience, and the true spirit of running!
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Welcome to another episode of the Find Your Ultra Podcast! Today, we have the honor of speaking with Dr. Ajay Jangra, a national-level volleyball coach who also happens to be my uncle. Dr. Jangra has an incredible story that spans from humble beginnings in a small village named Chandwas to becoming a celebrated coach for the Junior National Women’s Volleyball Team.
In this episode, we delve into:
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Dr. Jangra's inspiring journey from Chandwas to national coaching
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The challenges he faced and how he overcame them
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His pivotal role in leading the Indian Youth under-17 team to win a Silver Medal at the Princess Cup
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His experience working with the national table tennis team as a conditioning and fitness expert
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The importance of conditioning and fitness in everyday life
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Tips on introducing children to sports and nurturing their interests
Join us for an engaging conversation filled with motivation, insights, and practical advice. Whether you're an aspiring coach, a sports enthusiast, or someone looking for inspiration, this episode has something for everyone.
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In this captivating episode, we sit down with the incredibly talented Ankur Sharma (Jogi Jugnu), a versatile artist who excels in songwriting, poetry, singing, and live performances. Join us as Ankur takes us through his early life, revealing the pivotal moments that sparked his passion for art. We delve deep into his creative process, exploring how he crafts his songs and poems, and the challenges he faces as an artist.
Get ready to be inspired as he shares his unique perspectives, sources of inspiration, and recites some of his beautiful poetry while also treating us to a few of his heartfelt songs.
Tune in for an enriching conversation that offers a profound glimpse into the mind of a true artist.
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Episode 55: "Inside the Lives of Doctors: Balancing Medicine, Marriage, and Parenting"
Welcome to the Find Your Ultra Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting two extraordinary guests who also happen to be my in-laws. Dr. Richa Parashar, a senior paediatrician, shares her expert insights on the ideal weight for children, the importance of family counselling, and the benefits of pre and post-natal care, including physical exercises.
Dr. Rohit Parashar, a former anaesthetist turned Ayurvedic medicine entrepreneur, demystifies the process of epidurals, compares them to general anaesthesia, and shares crucial life-saving CPR techniques.
Together, they offer invaluable advice on parenting and maintaining a happy, healthy marriage. Join us for an easy-going conversation filled with chemistry and connection.
Don't miss out on this insightful episode!
You'll hear them talk about:
- Parenting tips
- Paediatrician advice
- Pre-natal care
- Post-natal care
- Family counselling
- Physical exercises for mothers
- Epidurals vs general anaesthesia
- CPR and it’s emotional side
- Ayurvedic medicine
- Healthy marriage tips
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Tune in now to Episode 55 of the Find Your Ultra Podcast and indulge in this simple, easy going, beautiful conversation.
Join us in this episode as we dive into the incredible journey of Bhupendrasing Rajput, an inspiring ultramarathon runner. Born in the humble village of Mandane in Maharashtra, Bhupendra faced numerous challenges growing up, from a tough childhood to financial struggles. Despite these obstacles, he excelled academically and pursued a career in agricultural engineering.
Bhupendra's running journey began unexpectedly with the 2006 Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon, where he ran his first half marathon in office attire. Since then, he has completed numerous marathons and ultramarathons, including the daunting 338 km Himalayan Crossing.
In this episode, Bhupendra shares his story of perseverance, mental strength, and his unique approach to training and running. Discover how he overcame adversity to achieve extraordinary feats in the world of ultramarathons.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with Bhupendrasing Rajput!
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Welcome to the Find Your Ultra Podcast, where, among other forms of greatness, we explore stories of remarkable achievements in the world of endurance sports. In Episode 53, we sit down with Pankaj Madaan, whose rise in ultra running is nothing short of extraordinary.
In this episode, you'll discover:
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How Pankaj went from a beginner to running 100 miles in just 2 years
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The challenges and triumphs of balancing family, a demanding job, and ultra running
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The incredible story behind his qualification for the prestigious Spartathlon
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Tips and insights for anyone looking to achieve their own running goals
Pankaj Madaan started running seriously during the COVID-19 pandemic and has since achieved milestones that many seasoned runners only dream of. From completing his first marathon within months of starting to running a 100K within a year, and eventually conquering the 100-mile distance, Pankaj’s journey is a testament to dedication, perseverance, and the power of setting ambitious goals.
Whether you're an aspiring runner, a seasoned athlete, or someone looking for inspiration, Pankaj’s story will motivate you to push your limits and find your greatness.
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Ultra Running
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Pankaj Madaan
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Spartathlon Qualification
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Marathon Journey
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Endurance Sports
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Running Motivation
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COVID-19 Running Transformation
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Find Your Ultra Podcast
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100 Miles in 2 Years
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Balancing Running and Family
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Welcome back to our channel! Today's episode features an extraordinary guest, Tanuja Sodhi, the First Lady naval officer in the history of the Indian Navy. Tanuja isn't just a trailblazer in uniform; she's a marathon runner, an Ironman 70.3 triathlete, a renowned coach, speaker, and a best-selling author.
Her latest book, "Unfetter," is more than just a read; it's a guide to discovering your soul goals and mastering the tools needed to achieve them. This book includes powerful stories from 12 inspirational women, including one very special to me—my mother.
In this episode, we dive deep into Tanuja's life, not to uncover quick tips, but to explore the real struggles and triumphs that have shaped her. From her challenging childhood and battling depression to standing atop podiums and conquering the Ironman, her journey exemplifies how true resilience and greatness are forged.
Join us as we uncover the human behind the heroism, the tears behind the triumphs, and the lessons learned from a life richly lived.
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I don’t know if you also feel it, but there seems to be an air of anxiety around health. People seem to be more worried about their health than ever before.
‘aaj kal kisi ko bhi kuch bhi ho raha hai’, - We hear this phrase way too often these days, especially when we hear the news of someone passing due to a sudden cardiac failure, or stroke, and the scariest of all - Cancer. Young, healthy looking folks with apparently good habits are being diagnosed with conditions that were unheard of. Regular folks who work long hours in stressful jobs, don’t workout, and have more failure than success in all their attempts to eat healthy - invariably suffer from a bunch of metabolic diseases. But even the apparently fit ones, the likes of endurance athletes are also developing cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes and in worst of cases collapsing at races. It’s not only shocking but also very sad.
But then bulk of these conditions don’t develop overnight. They are a result of a bunch of things being done wrong over a long period of time and that onset of a disease begins long before it starts screaming for attention.
I’m a great believer in testing and early detection which is why I’ve done two episodes with youwecan foundation on breast cancer, one with Madhur daga on heart health - both emphasising on getting tested instead of living in darkness.
Are there any tests we can get done to know diseases that we’re prone to before they become serious? There is a startup in Gurgaon that collects not blood sample, but your biological samples, runs them through a bunch of algorithms, and comes up with disease prediction upto 10 years in advance. And they also give personalised recommendations on what you need to do in order to alter that destiny.
Welcome to Episode 51. This conversation is with Sushant kumar, who’s the founder and CEO of genefitletics, the startup that I just talked about. This is a super informative conversation that’ll blow your mind about the extent to which your microbiome affects every aspect of your health. We also discussed how it’s not just the gut microbiome but also the oral microbiome that plays a crucial role in keeping us healthy or sick. This episode is a master class in microbiome.
Listen carefully, make notes, do your own research and if you have any questions, feel free to connect with Sushant and know more.
Here’s Sushant Kumar and Me in the find your ultra podcast episode 51. Indulge away!
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Welcome back to the show!
When we’re young, let’s say in our early 20s, we barely ever think about age, or how we want to be when we enter old age.
But what is old age anyway?
In fact what is being young?
Today’s guest is 71 years. She is a runner who has run marathons across the world including the likes of Antarctica marathon, The Great Wall of china marathon, the Sacramento marathon, Everest base camp marathon, Kilimanjaro Marathon any many more such exotic races.
When she used to run competitively, she used to regularly grab podiums at events of repute such as the Tata Mumbai Marathon which earlier used to be SCMM. In fact she had a hat-trick of winning gold medals at the Mumbai marathon in 50+ and 60+ age categories and she has even represented India in the masters category. So she’s an International sportsperson.
A quick side note, she has also been a coach and she even coached an elite athlete named Rigzin Angmo who went on to win Delhi Rath marathon, clocking her career best of 2hours 45 minutes and 8 seconds.
Mala is also a Trekker, mountaineer, Skier, a Yoga practitioner and coach, and she even loves Karate.
She has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, Mount Sitidhar, Stok Kangri, Siachin Glacier and many more.
And as if all this wasn’t challenging enough, in 2015, she set off to climb the mighty Mount Everest. At the ripe age of 62, she managed training, funding, and summoned the will to get to the top of the world. She was at the basecamp, and the one of the most devastating earthquakes ever hit Nepal and the entire expedition had to be called off. Nepal’s devastation was visible in many viral videos, and later in Netflix documentaries, but what about shattered dreams?
Sapne jab tootte hain toh aawaz hoti hai kya?
Jo devastation dil-o-dimag mein hoti hai, wo kitni badi hai, wo toh na kisiko nazar aati hai, our na dikhayi ja sakti hai.
But, Mala Honnatti doesn’t let anything that happens to her, define her. She keeps marching forward with her calling which is adventures and outdoors. And today, she’s the founder of Maho Adventures which organises Treks to some of the most beautiful places in the country, making outdoors and adventures more accessible to all.
It’s not her achievements, it’s the life she has lived that ’s incredibly inspiring. All that you’ve heard so far will blow your mind when you hear about the background she comes from, the hurdles she has had to overcome.
Nothing about her life is conventional, and yet, she sounds like it’s no big deal.
Without further ado, let’s get to know this adventurous, daring and beautiful person. Here’s Mala Honnatti and me in the Find your Ultra Podcast. Indulge away.
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Welcome to the "Find Your Ultra" podcast! Get ready for an inspiring episode featuring Rohit Pathak, a true embodiment of resilience and determination.
Rohit isn't just a cyclist and a runner; he's also a community builder. Despite once weighing 115 kilograms and battling unhealthy habits, Rohit transformed himself into an ultra cyclist, conquering the Delhi to Bombay route twice. He's also become an accomplished runner, completing sub-100 half marathons and 3.40 marathons, with three world Majors under his belt.
But what truly sets Rohit apart is his journey. From facing cancer head-on to emerging as a beacon of strength and hope, Rohit's story is one of overcoming adversity with unwavering positivity.
Join us as we delve into Rohit's remarkable journey, his battle with cancer, and the inspiring message he spreads among the Adidas runners in Delhi.
Don't miss out on this episode of "Find Your Ultra" featuring Rohit Pathak. Tune in now and discover the power of resilience!
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This episode has one of the greatest stories from the world of Mountaineering.
Anurag Maloo is an Indian climber who went on an expedition to climb Mount Annapurna April last year, but an accident happened and he feel into a deep crevasse. Multiple rescue attempts were made but with no luck for 3 days.
So, Anurag was stuck inside of a narrow crevasse, injured from the fall, at an altitude of nearly 6000Meters on one of the deadliest mountains on the planet that has an extremely high fatality rate.
After 3 days and 3 nights, an attempt was made to recover his body, and a team of skilled climbers manage to get inside the crevasse. To their shock and awe, Anurag was still breathing. That set off a race against time. A race to save his life.
An entire community of people from 60 countries came together and contributed in different ways to one cause - #bringanuragback
How did this happen? How did he survive? What had exactly happened? How is he now? What has this life changing experience taught him? Not just this, how’s he as a person? What’s his life story? Why does he climb? What’s his life like outside of mountaineering?
Tune in to the full episode to know all these answers, and more in this inspiring episode of the Find Your Ultra Podcast.
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Welcome to a super special episode of the Find Your ultra podcast.
Today, you’ll meet Dr Vrindavan Chandra Das, who lived a typical city dweller’s life until his curiosity about life’s purpose, meaning, contentment led him down the path of Spirituality.
He got introduced to Bhagwat Gita, and since then he has made it his life’s mission to take Bhagat Gita’s message to the world. In the process, he ended up serving as the head of Isckon India for over two decades.
He then went on to establish Gaurannga institute for Vedic education, which is an NGO dedicated to teaching and spreading the age old wisdom of India which is captured in Bhagwat Gita.
Dr VrindavanChandra Das is a an author, a speaker and a teacher, known for his forthrightness and his commitment to his life’s mission.
In this conversation, we spoke about Spirituality, Science, education system, Happiness and contentment and a host of other things.
Whatever your beliefs are about all these things, I urge you to listen with an open mind right till the end because;
- You’ll find answers to some of life’s deepest questions. If not you’ll definitely find some new questions to think about
- The social media sensation and Superstar Singer season 3 (Sony TV) contestant, ‘Bhakt bhagwat’ also joined us in the conversation towards the end. You’ll be blown away by how much knowledge and wisdom this 4 year old has, and his love for Bhakti.
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Find your ultra podcast episode 46 brings you an overdue installment out our special feature ‘What’s been up’ featuring Biplab Mukherjee. And this time, we called the national champ, Binay Sah over as well.
It’s a short episode so we didn’t go deep into anything. It was a quick catch-up, but even that was enough to bring out some hilarious stories of Binay’s national record of 100 miles at The Hell race, Border ultra last year.
We also spoke about Biplab’s #75hard challenge, and the substantial vitality he has been able to achieve on his Instagram in recent times. We tried to learn the secret formula, his work process and learnings.
This episode is a real chill pill. A break from the usual long and deep conversations. It’s awaiting your indulgence. Enjoy!
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Welcome back to the show.
Today I’m speaking with Faizi Khan. If you’ve been at running events, I’m sure you would have seen her hosting and anchoring various events and award functions. But if you don’t follow her on social media, I’m pretty sure there are so many things about her that you don’t know.
I was honestly blown away by the volume and variety of work that she has done. Go check out her website, linked below.
Faizi is a speaker, a writer, an author, a runner, a coach and she’s a storyteller, there are just so many aspects to her and even this description I’m pretty sure will not be approved by her as she does not like being boxed. In fact, she’s also written and performed a poem about this on national television (linked below).
And so, without further ado, here’s Faizi Khan and me in the Find Your Ultra Podcast, episode 45, indulge away!
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It's undeniable that we all grapple with the ebbs and flows of feelings. We experience a ton of emotions everyday, and quite often we don’t know how to manage them or even make sure they don’t make us do anything stupid.
Experts say that all emotions are important, because they’re all signals that we need to learn to decode in order to stay balanced, and create conditions for thriving.
Today’s conversation is just about that. It’s about learning to navigating our internal landscape, understanding the nuances of our emotions, and developing emotional intelligence.
Our today’s guest, Shivam is the author of two self-help books that are titled -
‘How to unleash your true potential’.
And the second one is called
‘Finding the magic in you’
He’s also an emotional intelligence coach and has personally coached 100s of people across the world and helped them become emotionally intelligent.
Emotional intelligence has the power to transform our struggles into strengths.
Let’s dive right in, this is me and Shivam in yet another Find your ultra podcast episode. Enjoy!
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Trail running Is very different from Road running. Although it’s still one foot in front of the other, trail running offers a profound connection with nature.
Unlike the predictability of pavements, trails offer dynamic, ever-changing, terrain, turning each step into an adventure.
Beyond physical challenges, it provides a mental escape, a rhythmic meditation of sorts. It’s a holistic experience that not only builds endurance, but also fosters a deep appreciation for the beauty that exists beyond concrete jungles.
But we live in a concrete jungle. That’s the reality. There are no trails here, right?
Well, turns out that’s not true. This city is blessed with some gorgeous trails. We just need to know where they are, and how to safely navigate them.
Welcome to episode 43. Today, we’re hearing from Kshitish Purohit, who’s a tech entrepreneur and a trail runner actively striving to turn Delhi into a trail running Haven. He has co-founded Capital trails, which has become one of the largest trail running communities in India. He’s also the national representative for ITRA, which stands for International trail running association. So, what are the nuances of trail running? what do these guys see when they head out to explore? What are they doing to grow this community. How can we organize races that attract the likes of Killian, Jim Walmsley, and Courtney Duwalter.
It’s a super fun and informative conversation, and so without further ado, let’s dive right in this is Me and Kshitish Purohit in the Find your Ultra podcast, episode 43. Indulge away.
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Episode 42 में आपका तहे दिल से स्वागत है!42 काफ़ी special नंबर है हम रनर्स की community के लिए, ये marathon का नंबर है।और इस special एपिसोड में मैं लेके आया हूँ एक बहोत ही अलग तरह के guest को। जब भी हम कोई इवेंट register करते हैं, और उसमें participate करते हैं, हमारा पूरा focus होता है उस event से maximum फ़ायदा उठाने का - to make it count. चाहे वो मक़सद अपना life की best race दौड़ने का हो, या उस event को enjoy करने का हो, या कुछ नयी यादें बनाने का हो। हमारा focus हम पर और हमारे goal पर होता है। और सही भी है! क्यों ना हो भाई, पैसे दिये हैं, train किया है, कितने sacrifices करके start line तक पहुँचे हैं! But because we get so engrossed in our own world, we rarely ever think about anybody else - the race organisers, their team, their efforts, for example.कभी photographer के बारे में सोचा है? Apart from when you didn’t get your photos on time and wanted someone to scream at. We don’t really care about much else. But these guys are artists, they’re craftsmen and sometimes they’re involved in more than just their mandate and put themselves in situations where they can capture the very essence of endurance sport through stories that touch, move and inspire us to toe the start line, yet again.Today’s conversation is with Pushkar, who’s the founder of Bawray Banjarey, a beautiful community on Instagram, give it a follow for some enriching content. If you’ve run an ultramarathon, there’s a high likelihood that you would have seen Pushkar with a camera capturing running stories of triumph and misery in equal measure. This conversation captures Pushkar’s personal journey in great detail, and we touch upon a few conversations around running as well.A quick word of Caution: In some places, we may have used language that maybe considered inappropriate by some, so viewer discretion is advised.And so without further ado, here’s Pushkar and me in the Find your ultra podcast, episode 42. आनंद लीजिए!Follow Bawray Banjare on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bawraybanjarayFollow the hosthttps://www.instagram.com/ultravipin#newepisode #episode42 #podcast #storyteller #photographer #ultramarathons #bawraybanjaray #loveforstories #artists #runningstories #migrant #personaljourneys
Welcome back to the show!
You’ve tuned into Episode 41 which is a conversation with a former Ad-man.
In my view, advertising folks are some of the smartest people around. They’re keen students of human behavior, they always have a finger on the pulse of culture and they consistently demonstrate a unique blend of intelligence, innovation and adaptability.
If you’ve been exposed to the world of advertising agencies, you’d know exactly what I’m talking about.
Today’s guest though, is not just a student of human behavior but also of a student of life, and I guarantee you’ll fall in love with his poetic expression.
In this conversation, we discuss his adventures in Bharat Darshan to his profound love for Hindustani poetry, technology, the intricate dynamics of social media, and the looming threats and opportunities of Artificial intelligence.
But here's the real kicker – if you stick around till the end, you might just discover the key to finding your 'ultra' in the most unconventional words. It's a journey filled with insights, laughter, and numerous TIL moments.
And so without further ado, here's the amazing Anand pandey and me in the find your ultra podcast episode 41. Indulge away!
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Today’s guest is someone who was going to be the first guest on The Find Your Ultra Podcast. But when we started recording in December last year, he was already on his annual ritual of his month-long Vipassana meditation Retreat.
I’m talking about Madhur Daga, better known on instagram as The DagaSaga. Madhur is the Managing director of a 700-crore company. He’s an amateur endurance athlete, who can be seen pounding the pavement on the roads around central Delhi in the early hours of the day. Madhur has finished numerous marathons and half marathons, an Ironman 70.3, and the world’s highest ultra marathon - The Khardungla challenge.
For me, what’s most inspiring is to see him rise early and be out there hustling every single day, and also to see his discipline when it comes to nutrition, as he shared all of this on his instagram.
But recently, something shocking happened. Despite living most aspects of his life by the book, Madhur was recently diagnosed with a heart condition. Him, and all his well-wishers including me, were in a state of disbelief. But Madhur decided to turn this life event into a period of learning. He worked with the best of doctors, he educated himself about his condition, and a lot more. He’s now on a mission to educate people about heart health, and believes that if he shares this knowledge, lives can be saved.
This message is super important and so we’ve divided this episode Into two sections - Section 01 is where we talk about heart health, and this is the part that I request you to watch watch/listen till the very end.
Section 02 is about - Madhur’s life. All the things that you want to know about the Daga Saga. If you ask me, this is an episode world listening start to end, but again, if you’re pressed for time, please pay attention to section, at the very least.
And so, without further ado, here’s the Daga Saga and Me in the Find Your Ultra podcast episode 40, indulge away!
Welcome to this special episode with my friend Nishant Bhardwaj. Nishant is so many things:
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He’s an Ironman Triathlete among the faster ones from India. He’s also the founder & coach at Trifantry
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He’s also the host of the Trifantry podcast, Senior
Corporate leader
& a professor at SPJain college
- He’s also a Tedx & Keynote speaker & soon to be Author.
Nishant came over to Delhi for this conversation and we had a great time getting to know the lesser known aspects of each other’s life experiences. We loved it, and I’m sure you will too.
So, Without further ado, here’s Nishant Bhardwaj and Me and the find your ultra podcast episode 39, indulge away.
Welcome back to the show, you guys! In today’s episode you’re about to meet one of my favorite guests ever. You’re about to meet Susan Hunt. Susan is an Australian, living in Delhi for the last 15 years. She took to endurance sports way back, and finished an Ironman Triathlon in 1991, in about 12.5hrs. She has run multiple ultra distance runs including the MDS, She has done some serious adventure racing, some open water swims, a lot of skiing, a lot of climbing and she’s been to the top of Mount Everest.
Susan is now 66, she’s fitter than most people half her age, and she has a ton of amazing things that she’s training for.
I loved meeting her and recording this episode, she’s bold, she’s fun, and she’s super nice. I can’t wait for you to listen to this beautiful, enriching, and inspiring conversation.
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Welcome back to the Find your ultra podcast. Today’s guest is Lt Col. Romil Barthwal, who’s an army veteran.He’s an endurance athlete, a top one at that. He has qualified for the coveted Boston marathon, he has run La ultra 111 and made the non-ladakh category course record, he has covered a 185kms in a 24-hour stadium run, he has completed a Half iron distance triathlon, and he has been to the top of the highest place on earth - The Mount Everest. He’s now an entrepreneur, running a venture that keeps him close to where his heart is - which is Mountain peaks. He runs this venture called Boots and Crampons helping people explore their adventurous sides and reach various mountain peaks, and in the process, discover new potential, new strengths, new and meaning.What led him to all of this? What was his childhood like? How did he become a runner this good? What was it like to lead a team to the top of the Everest? Let’s dive right in. Here’s Lt Col Romil Barthwal and Me in the find your ultra podcast episode 37, Indulge Away!#everest #mounteverest #climbing #armyveteran #indianarmy #ultrarunning #enduranceathlete #marathonrunner #triathletes #inspiring
Wishing you a very happy new year and a warm welcome to the Find Your Ultra Podcast, the 2024 season! 🧡Let’s begin the year by talking about one of the most important yet most overlooked aspects of our health - ‘Sleep’.Sleep is one of the most essential aspects of our daily life. It’s simple to understand as we all agree that we need sleep, it’s complicated as we disagree on how much we need.It’s complicated as sacrificing on sleep to achieve our goals is even celebrated.It’s complicated as we don’t understand the REAL IMPACT of a night’s sleep loss.Most of us don’t even understand the impact of Chronic sleep loss, which is proven by well documented studies.To tell you a few - Chronic sleep-loss is associated with increased likelihood of Dementia, heart disease, type-2 diabetes, obesity, and even cancers of Prostate, Breast, ovaries and Colon.Some of the detrimental effects of lack of sleep can be felt, experienced by almost everyone - it can affect our ability to perform the simple daily tasks of working or driving.So, if you’re let’s say struggling to lose weight, (which I’ve experienced), the cause could well be related to lack of sleep.No supplements will work, if you’re not sleeping enough. Exercise will have detrimental effects if you’re not sleeping enough.Sleep is the bedrock upon your entire life is built. And which is why we have With us today Chhavi Sahal @theindiansleepcoach who’s a sleep coach, to tell us more about why it’s important, where we’re going wrong, and how we can fix it.Let’s dive right in, this is Chhavi Sahal and Me in the find your ultra podcast episode 36, Indulge away!#FindYourUltra #sleep #sleepcoach #newyear #healthyhabits #masteringsleep
Aakash Nambiar is a barefoot runner from the beautiful state of Kerala.
Aakash is super passionate about traveling and running. He combines the two wherever he goes. He carries his Insta 360 camera, and documents his experiences on instagram, where he can be found by the name ‘barefootmallu’.
Since the pandemic, he has travelled to and worked from numerous places including Kashmir, Manali, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Bangalore, Spain, Portugal and a few more.
And wherever he has been, he has done a few long runs. For examples, he ran from
Abu dhabi to Dubai,
Madrid to Toledo in Spain
Peniche to Lisbon in Portugal
And he has done most of the LLRs that I’ve done. For those who don’t know, LLR stands for Last long run of the year. It’s a tradition we’ve followed for many years. We end the year running from one beautiful city to another and celebrate the year at a beautiful destination but not before we’ve done two back to back ultras distance runs. More on LLRs in a future episode perhaps.
This conversation though is a catchup with Aakash as he just came back from Kashmir, where he did a bunch of runs with the Indian army.
You’ll also hear us talk about Vaughan town- a program we’ve both done, if you haven’t heard of it, it’s a super interesting concept you should look forward to learning about.
And last but not the least, you’ll also hear us discuss our individual experiences of running on foreign soil.
Without further ado, let’s hear from the man himself. Here’s Aakash Nambiar and Me In the find your ultra podcast episode 35. Indulge away!
Today’s guest barely needs an introduction as she’s been out and about in the fitness scene over over a decade. A Successful Entrepreneur, a marathoner, a community leader, a role model for many, and she’s a mother to her two beautiful dogs.
I’m talking about Reeti Sahai. Reeti is the first and as far as we know the only woman from Uttarakhand to run all the world major marathons and to have earned the coveted six star medal.
She’s also an endurance cyclist, a yogini, a mountaineer, and a certified functional trainer.
But, it’s not just her experience and running abilities that she’s adored for, but for her ability to make human connections, inspire people, build communities, and for always doing whatever she can to help our 4 legged friends.
Over the last few years, Reeti has built a vibrant community called ‘Run With Reeti’ that has active folks who gather multiple times a week, at multiple locations over Delhi/NCR to run, and to run, to become better athletes, and celebrate the joy endurance sports has to offer!
In this conversation we spoke about her early life, her motivations, her love for animals, why she loves climbing and outdoors so much, and what keeps her coming back to this brutal sport of running marathons. Stick around till the end, my friends, you’re in for a treat. This is Reeti Sahai and Me in the find your ultra podcast episode 34. Indulge away!
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ब्रेस्ट कैंसर का विषय इतना महत्वपूर्ण है कि हमने इंगलिश और हिन्दी दोनों भाषाओं में इसके बारे में बात की! इस episode में आप जानेंगे ब्रेस्ट कैंसर के लक्षण क्या हैं जो हम सबको मालूम होने चाहिये, साथ ही सुनेंगे क्यूँ पुरुषों का इस बातचीत में शामिल होना बहुत ज़रूरी है, और क्या कदम हमें उठाने हैं इस podcast के ख़त्म होते ही!
अगर आप जागरूकता लाने में हमारी मदद करेंगे तो आप जानें बचाने में मदद करेंगे! इसलिए आपसे गुज़ारिश है इस पूरे एपिसोड को आख़िर तक सुनें, और ज़्यादा से ज़्यादा शेयर करें! लिंक bio में है!
चलिए बिना देर किए सुनते हैं Yuvraj Singh Foundation(YouWeCan) में breast cancer प्रोग्राम का नेतृत्व करने वाली पूर्णिमा बिश्ट के साथ एक बेहद ज़रूरी विषय पर बातचीत. Listen this full episode on spotify and youtube. Indulge away!
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Hello there, #Ultratribe and #Yuvians. We have some thrilling news to share with you all. The "Find Your Ultra" podcast is venturing into the world of video content! Head over to youtube for the video. Links at the end.
This podcast episode features a conversation with Purnima Bist, who leads the breast cancer program at the Yuvraj Singh Foundation (YouWeCan). This nonprofit organization was founded by the legendary cricketer @YuvrajSingh himself, who's also a cancer survivor.
You’ll hear us talk about recognizing signs of breast cancer, addressing the stigma that surrounds it, and how everyone, including men, can contribute towards finding solutions. Above all else, we provide steps that you can take right after listening to this podcast.
Take time to listen till the end and share this content with your loved ones. Together we can spread awareness about breast cancer, encourage beginnings filled with life and hope. So without further ado, here’s Purnima Bist and Me in the find your ultra podcast episode 32. Indulge away!
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Episode 31 brings you a conversation with my long time friend Tarun Walecha.
Tarun holds a degree in architecture from Manipal institute of Technology, and a Post graduate diploma in Environment planning and a project management course from IIT
Tarun is a seasoned runner who’s been running for nearly a decade and a half and has built a couple of amazing communities of fitness lovers by the name ‘Runextreme’ and ‘Fit with T’. He has also written numerous blogs on running, fitness and architecture.
But in this conversation you’ll barely hear about any of these. My goal with this conversation was to get to know him as a person, the way he navigates his relationships - especially fatherhood, we talk about the wisdom that he shares with young children during his talks at various schools and on a few occasions, I push him to reflect and go deeper into places one usually doesn’t often visit, especially not on a public platform.
This conversation is about relationships, it’s about life lessons, it’s about love. In essence, this conversation is about a beautiful life journey with all it’s ups and downs.
Here’s Tarun Walecha and me in the find your ultra podcast episode 31. Indulge away!
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Episode30
Since I’ve been exposed to the health and fitness scene over the last few years, I find myself paying close attention to everything I see during my visit to a hospital, which is often to see someone known to me.
I’ve noticed If we set aside genetic conditions, and accidents, pretty much everything else is life-style related in some manner or the other.
Even if lifestyle doesn’t directly control the onset of a disease, or doesn’t directly have the power to fix it, it certainly has the power to make it better or worse in most cases.
We can’t change the world we live in, but we can certainly take time to develop a deeper understanding of the risks that come with our modern lifestyles and the diseases they bring with them.
Welcome to episode 30.
We’re meeting Dr Trishala Chopra, who specializes in the management of lifestyle diseases such as Diabetes, PCOS, Cardiovascular diseases, Sleep disorders, Gut health, and Obesity.
Dr Trishala is also the founder of The health Medic, which is a practice based out of mumbai. She has over a decade of experience in reversing a lot of these conditions and she speaks passionately about the need to not just treat but prevent them in the first place.
And so without further ado, I present to you an engaging conversation that explains these multi-layered problems in simple words. Here’s Dr Trishala and Me in the find your ultra podcast episode 30.
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Human body is a masterpiece crafted by nature over millions of years, equipped with a remarkable and intricate system of muscles, joints, and bones all designed to work in harmony for one fundamental purpose - Movement.But In our fast-paced, technology-driven world, It's no secret that our sedentary lifestyles have become the norm. Many of us spend hours each day sitting at desks, hunched over screens, or commuting in vehicles that whisk us away with minimal effort on our part. We've become prisoners of convenience, and our bodies are paying the price.But, There's hope, and it lies in understanding the marvel of our bodies and making intentional choices to regain our movement capacity. Which is exactly what today’s episode is about.Welcome to episode 29.in this episode I speak with Dr D.M.Manoj who has over 22 years of experience as a physiotherapist in the field of musculoskeletal and sports injuries. He is the Founder and Director at Physio Active-The Wellness Hub based out of Gurgaon. Previously, he was the head of Physiotherapy Department at Artemis. He was also the Physiotherapist of the ‘Indian Women’s Hockey team’ for the 15th Asian games, He has also worked with ‘Indian Tennis Association – both Men and Women, and National Martial Arts team’. He has also won a ton of awards, but I’m pretty sure this is already enough for us to know that he’s a subject matter expert. In this episode, we discussed why injuries happen, what are the best ways to clear lactate post run, what are ideal recovery protocols, what are some of the habits we must stop immediately, how can we protect our spine, how to avoid injures, how to cross train, and we briefly touched upon back pain and sciatica nerve pain.So, whether you're an athlete looking to optimize your performance, or someone seeking relief from chronic pain, or you’re simply curious about how movement can transform your life, this episode is for you.Before we dive in, I have one request, Please follow the podcast on Spotify or wherever you’re listening to this, it’s zero cost way of supporting the production of this content, and this labour of love.And also, please rate the podcast, give it 5 stars if you haven’t already.And lastly, I know all of us have friends, sibilngs, family members and relatives who will benefit from the information shared in this episode, so please share it with them.And so without further ado, here’s me and Dr Manoj in the find your ultra podcast episode 29. Indulge away.You can now read articles based on the Find your ultra podcast episodes over at the Technical muscle blog. Head on over to https://www.technicalmuscle.co.uk/search/label/Find%20Your%20UltraFollow the guest on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dmmanoj/Follow the guest on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/manojdm?mibextid=LQQJ4dFollow the guest on linkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/manoj-dm-42789616Follow Physioactive India on instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/physioactive.india/Follow Physioactive India on facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/physioactivesocial/Follow Physioactive India on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/physio-active-india/Follow Physioactive India youtube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@physioactiveindia599Follow your host on instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ultravipin#NewEpisode #Episode29 #FindYourUltra#Physiotherapy #Movementexpert #Painmanagement #PhysicalTheraphist #Recovery #BackPain #PerformanceAdvice
Second installment of our catch-up series where we share life updates, our own fitness (or the lack of it) updates, and life in general.
We also dive in to some of the updates from the Indian ultra running scene including the national team announced by the Athletics Federation of India for 24-hour world championships later this year. We discuss selection of some of our friends, and some race specifics before talking about the recently concluded running festival in Ladakh - The Ladakh Marathon and give shout outs to some of our friends.
Do let us know how you like the episode, and what more you'd like us to discuss in this series.
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Sometimes, some people come into your life in the most unexpected ways and they have a remarkably positive impact on you.Keshav is a friend of mine who helped me conceive this podcast that you listen to and you’ve told me that you like.He was the one who helped me narrow down my thoughts, come up with a specific idea that I could begin with. He also taught me the softwares, the editing - everything.But more than that, he kept pushing me to make this happen, he ensured I kept moving forward even when I doubted everything. All that he’s done for me and this podcast was reason enough for me to bring him on and talk to him.But there is a lot more to this person - He is a regular corporate junkie turned a parkour athlete and a coach, he’s a yoga practitioner, and will soon be a teacher, he has his own podcast called moving forests, he also has a couple of businesses including an content consulting business, and he’s also a filmmaker - he does ad films, he does documentary films, and just worth a quick mention he’s a part of history. He was a part of the team that made the documentary - The elephant whisperers, the one that brought home the oscar, and he was recently invited along with the film’s team for a special screening at the Rashtrapati Bhawan by the president of India.He likes to downplay everything he does, which is also a quality I admire sometimes, but there’s so much about him that I want to know because his experiences are diverse and rich.We agreed to record this podcast to capture his super fresh 10-day vipassana meditation experience in Rajasthan. But we went with the flow, took detours, pulled new threads and had a great time doing that. I hope you’ll stick around till this end of this special episode, and so without further ado, here’s Keshav Sharma and Me in the Find your ultra podcast Episode 27. Indulge away!Follow the guest - Keshav Sharmahttps://www.instagram.com/traceurkeshav/Follow Keshav's podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/movingforests.in/Follow Vanarshalahttps://www.instagram.com/vanarshala/Follow the hosthttps://www.instagram.com/ultravipin/You can now also read articles based on the conversations that happen on the Pod. Head on over to https://www.technicalmuscle.co.uk/search/label/Find%20Your%20Ultra
Welcome to episode 26.
At the beginning of this year, I promised my friend and podcast mentor Keshav that I will just focus on releasing 52 episodes in this year, do as good a job as I’m capable of doing with those, and until we’ve done the amount of work, I will keep out that negative voice in my head telling me that I’m doing a shitty job, or that I’m wasting people’s time, or this isn’t up to the mark etc etc, that voice can get pretty ugly pretty soon.
I had promised to let that voice have no say until we’ve released 52 episodes and then evaluate and see where we want to go from there.
The release of Episode 26 means, we’re half way there. And I can’t help but think what an amazing journey this has already been. It’s allowed me the opportunity to sit with some remarkable humans who were generous enough to give me their time, and a peak into their minds. It has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve done.
Speaking of remarkable humans, I’m delighted to present to you a conversation with Mohit Oberoi, who’s a climber, a runner, a triathlete, an open water swimmer, an author, a teacher, and an entrepreneur.
He likes to live mostly off the grid so you many not have heard of him, but I can tell you he’s from our own tribe, and started paying these sports way before we had even heard of them. Consider this, he ran his first half marathon on 1985. I was born in 84. So, he’s super senior but he’s all of 54 and kicking ass as he’s out trekking even right now as I release this episode.
Just give you an idea of what he’s been up to, Mohit was among the first lot of climbers from India. He pretty much was among the very first people who started building a climbing culture in northern India, and he even wrote a book - A guide to rock climbing in and around Delhi. He’s climbed multiple well known and challenging peaks, and I’ve seen some Indian climbers refer to him as nothing short of a legend, when it comes to Indian climbing scene.
He then fell in love with long distance running - he ran a few ultra marathons, a few trail walks, and as recently as last month, he did a 600-650km long self-supported trail walk lasting 38 days, charting out a massive combination of 13 trails that can be done by anyone as one, or 13 individual trails with their own entry and exit points. This, along with a few FKTs are all work in progress.
In between he also fell in love with triathlons, and went on to become among the first few Ironmen From India.
Mo’s also an open water ultra distance swimmers, he has done numerous sea swims, and among those features the most sought after - the English Channel swim as a part of a relay team.
If this intro feels long, wait until you hear the richness, the variety and the depth of his experiences. I was honestly captivated, and blown away by some of these stories around each of these experiences and the honesty and humility with which he narrates them. They will give you a peak into what it feels like when you do things for the purpose love of them, and for nothing else.
And at 2 hours in, we dive into some of his personal life, family, raising kids, business etc.
It’s a wholesome conversation that I truly believe you should listen to right till the very end.
And so without further ado, I bring to you another life story that I promise will leave you inspired to follow your heart, head outdoors, and be one with the nature! This is me and Mo Oberoi in the find your ultra podcast episode 26, Indulge away!
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Episode 25 Ladies and Gentlemen. You’re meeting Tanya Agarwal. A lot of you already know Tanya very well. How do I know that? Well, you’ve been asking me to bring her on the show. So here she is.
For a few of you who might not be familiar, Tanya is runner, a blogger, a mother of two, a traveler, a Yoga practitioner, a GMAT teacher and not the least of all, a writer - Tanya runs a very popular blog that can be checked out on www.Wellthyfit.com.
Tanya lives a super interesting life where she does numerous things that interest her and has built herself as she likes to call it in her tedX talk - a ‘passion resume’. I’ll link the ted talk and all of the links to Tanya’s work in the show notes, you should totally go and check them out.
In this wide-ranging conversation, you’ll hear Tanya speak about the layer of meaning running brings to her life, how she sees discipline as an act of self-love, and we’ll hear some super cool experiences of traveling to places like Auroville, and Varanasi with kids.
Let’s dive right in, this is me and Tanya Agarwal in the find your ultra podcast episode 25. Indulge away!
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Episode 24 ladies and gentlemen.
You’re about to listen to a Spanish guy in his 50s living in India for over two decades. Isn’t that interesting already? I can’t wait!
He has not only embraced the Indian culture and food but also the potholes of Delhi roads, the ridiculous AQIs and sweltering heat of Delhi, - all for the love of running.
We’re talking about Alfredo Miranda, popularly knowns as Alfie, in the running circuit.
Alfredo is an engineer by profession, he loves to solve problems, he loves to get technical about stuff, and believes in finding solutions rather than complaining about stuff.
Alfie is also a running coach and a mentor to many runners across India. He keeps sharing training plans, and writes articles that answer some of the questions new and experienced runners have about training, improving, raising your game.
If you’re familiar with the Indian ultra running circuit, you would have definilty heard if Meenal Kotak, Apoorva Chikara, and Kanan Jain. All of these torchbearers of Indian long distance running scene have raised their game from being average to extraordinary and represented India at the highest Level.
We’ve heard the story of Kanan’s and Apoorvas journey on the show, we will now get the coach’s perspective on that, and that’ll sort 0f close the loop of how ordinary folks with unwavering faith and resolve can pursue and achieve greatness.
In this conversation we talked about his early years, his transition to India, the cultural adjustments, his early days of running, his race experiences, his running Mantras, and a peak into how he makes a strategy for executing a good 24 hour race. This can be a very specific takeaway of principals that you can use to plan a race of any ultra distance.
This wide-ranging conversation has everything from stories, to Strategies, to humor, to life lessons.
I loved it, and I have no doubt you will too, and if you do, please follow the podcast on Spotify or wherever you’re listening to this, and share it with whoever you can share it with, it helps much more, much much more, than you think it does. Will you do it now? Also, rate the podcast.
And so without further ado, I bring you another conversation rich in human connection, this time across continents. Here’s Alfredo Miranda and Me and the find your ultra podcast episode 24, Indulge away!
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Hello and welcome to Episode 23
Today we’re talking about Money.
I think the biggest catastrophe of our times was that our parents, I mean Indian parents in particular advised us to save. Save Save Save.
Saving doesn’t appeal to many people because sounds so defensive, One day you might need it.
Investing on the other hand has a hold different ring to it. It’s a game. It has a purpose, it’s a skill, there’s something to learn, get better at, and master. This gamification makes it exciting and there’s something to be won.
Saving doesn’t have any of this - the only thing saving evokes is - don’t spend it today, because you might need it one day. Which translates into Sacrifice your today, in fear of some imaginary doomsday.
The difference I believe lies in the emotion, I believe.
But our parents did the best they could given the limited knowledge they had access to. It’s not even been two decades that Mutual funds have become more mainstream, and we now have access to a world of knowledge about personal finance that was simply not publicly available. We now have access to experts who can guide us on what’s the most optimal way to manage our finances and build wealth with minimal risk.
Speaking of experts, we have with us today Divya Mathur Dayal who’s an ex banker turned entrepreneur and an investor.
Dipali had been a banker for over a decade managing portfolios of ultra high net worth individuals, which is where she developed a deep undertsnading of luxury - That along with her flair for fashion and grooming led to the conceptualization of a chain of Luxury Boutique salons - called - Magnifique.
She also started a toxin-free, cruelty free grooming brand aimed at Gen Z, called Super Smelly, Which also won Voted as the product of the year in 2020, and also won the organic beauty award, Australia in 2020 as well.
Dipali herself has won the prestigious Business world 40 under 40 award and is now on to her third venture called ‘Investqueen by Dipali’ where she intends to share investment knowledge for all, but especially she wants to normalize women talking about finance, making investments and becoming truly financially independent - I’ll share the links to all these in the show notes.
Finance is a mighty important subject that we’re all taught very little about, and therefore on the Find your ultra podcast, we will continue to bring on experts to help us fix our financial health. This is the first of many episodes to come in this subject.
Without further ado, let’s dive right in, this is me and Dipali Mathur Dayal in the find your ultra podcast episode 23. Indulge away!
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Welcome back! How are you? I love to see you here!
We missed the episode last Friday, which was disastrous coz I Never wanted to EVER miss an episode, but things happen. And we have to learn to embrace them and move on.
Today’s episode is one of the most awaited episodes on this podcast. I’m presenting to you a heart to heart with my dear friend Binay Sah.
Bharat ki running community mein shayad कोई नहीं होगा जो बिनय को नहीं जानता होगा! पर अगर आप किसी चट्टान केनीचे रह रहे हैं और आप तक दुनिया की खबरें नहीं पहुँचती हैं तो मैं बता देता हूँ!
Binay देश के सबसे बेहतरीन endurance athletes में से एक हैं, इन्होंने india को represent किया है ultrarunning कीworld championships में - पहले 100km की category में और फिर 24 hour category में!
binay सिर्फ़ ultra के ही खिलाड़ी नहीं हैं, इन्होंने speed भी develop की है छोटे distance की रेस में भी अपनी game raise कीहै!
Half marathon - 1.19.58 Full marathon - 2.46.24 24 hour run - 236.7 100k run - 7.56
He’s absolutely adored by the running community of India, not just for his athletic abilities and achievements which are simply mind boggling, but even more so for his simplicity. कोई भी situation होbinay को smile करते हुए देखा जा सकता है, हर problem को ये cool mind से approach करते हैं, और बहुत ही सीधा सरलuncomplicated तरीक़े से life को जीते हैं!
इस conversation में आप सुनेंगे अभी तक कि binay की journey कैसी रही है, क्या मुश्किलें उन्हें आईं, कैसे उनका सामना किया, ये training कैसे करते है, और hopefully this will give you a peek into his mind and the way he uses it.
बिना देर किए पेश है 1 टॉप athlete के साथ बातचीत, this is me and Binay Sah in the find your ultra podcast episode 22. Enjoy!
We all have stories we tell ourselves. We have reasons for why we do, and don’t do things, we try to make sense of the good and bad that happens to us, and we also have narratives for why we can and can’t do things.
We work with stories, our brains like stories and narratives because they help us make sense of the world.
But narratives can go wrong - for one, they’re not always grounded in truth, they tend to ignore the nuances, and complexities that form our world, which is what makes potentially Dangerous.
What about our internal narratives? Do you think they’re all based on objective truth and reality? They’re invariably not.
Some of these internal narratives serve us well. They help us move forward with confidence, but some stories we tell ourselves and beliefs that we strongly hold can be very limiting. They can make us feel small and unworthy, they can restrict our growth and reduce the quality of our lives. And what’s worse, they’re not even true.
They may just be beliefs we formed in our early life and despite having a defining effect on the quality of our life, they’ve just gone unquestioned and unexamined.
David goggins says the conversation that matters the most is the one you have with yourself. So it maters what sorry we’re telling ourselves, and whether that’s helping us or holding us back.
Welcome to Episode 21. Today’s guest is Dr Divya Parashar who’s a clinical and a rehabilitation psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals regain their ability to function at their best. Divya holds a PHD in Rehab psychology from the university of Wisconsin-Madison USA, and masters in applied Clinical psychology from the university of Delhi.
Divya now has her own practice, but until a few years ago she used to head the department of psychology at the Indian Spinal Injuries centre, Vasant Kunj.
I truly believe the key to a better life lies not in better understanding our world, but in better understanding our brains - the softwares and the algorithms that run in our brains, the lenses through which we interpret the world and make sense of what’s going on. - Psychology surely has some of these answers, and which is why we’ve got Dr Divya Parashar, with all her decades of experience with therapy, traveling, and long distance running to explain some of why we do what we do.
It’s a wide ranging conversation covering internal narratives, Anxiety, Addiction, Therapy, Coping mechanisms, and how extremely painful experiences can actually transform, and even heal us.
Let’s go straight to the conversation, this is me and Dr Divya Parashar in the find your ultra podcast episode 21, Indulge away!
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Episode 20 is about the journey of your host who recently ended his streak of running 531 days in a row. Listen to this short episode to hear a couple of lessons learnt along the way.
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Super excited to share with you the launch of a new mini-series on the find your ultra podcast with my pal Biplab Mukherjee. I’ve mentioned before that we’re just two regular individuals striving to learn and get better everyday and our life journeys are on a similar trajectory which is why we have so much to share with each other. And now, we intend to widen our close circle and include YOU in the conversation as well.
In these episodes, we intend to dive into our everyday struggles, reflections, new excitements and learnings, all while exploring the fascinating world of running, ultra running, fitness and nutrition. But mostly, our own personal, authentic, unfiltered lives.
So, here’s how you join in the conversation:
- Listen to the episode and make sure you let us know what you think.
- Suggest a name for this series. ‘What’s been up’ is a placeholder.
- Let us know how often you’d like us to do this. If you don’t tell us, we’ll only do 1 episode a month, but if this sounds relatable, we can do 2 or even 4 episodes a month. You tell us!
Without further ado, this is Me and Biplab Mukherjee in the Find your ultra podcast Episode 19, Indulge away!
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Thank you for tuning in to another episode of the find your ultra podcast.
This is Episode 18 and we’re about to hear from one of India’s top athletes - Dr Hemant singh Beniwal.
In the Indian endurance circuit, He’s known for his speed but there’s so much more to him. He’s a trained psychologist, a running coach, a family man, and an entrepreneur- Him and his cofounder Vikas Malik (who’s also a fantastic athlete) launched Leap energy Gels and Leap storm - both these products have been received well by runners across the country, and they have a bunch of products lined up.
Apart from mentoring many new and seasoned athletes, Hemant has also Cofounded one of India’s top ultra running groups - The Sunchasers, along with yours truly.
Hemant is widely respected for his dogged work ethic and unwavering discipline. He believes in structured training and runs most aspects of his life by the book.
He’s been a close friend for many years now and yet in this conversation, I got to learn a ton of new things about him. I’m sure you will too. And if you do, I have one request- please follow the podcast on Spotify or wherever you’re listening to this, and share it - it helps much more than you think it does. If you do this, you would help the podcast grow and that would enable us to keep bringing on amazing people, which means more amazing conversations.
So, Without further ado, this is me and Hemant singh Beniwal in the find your ultra podcast episode 18, Indulge away!
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On the first day of 2020, I was on a trek with my friends Milind, Ankita, and Sarthak. We had climbed Mount Takao, in Japan and when we got down from the trek, we were amazed to see that People were washing the soles of their shoes with a brush and some running water to ensure they don’t carry the dirt of the trail into the city. We were zapped, and making videos of them doing something that was routine for them but so extraordinary for us.
And just a day before that, we had run a 120 kms from Tokyo to Mount Fuji, and we had all challenged ourselves to find a piece of trash or any instance of littering. But in the entire stretch of 120kms, all 8 of us collectively found 1 candy wrapper on the street. And we all suspected that this must have been thrown by one of us - Indians. I know it’s shameful to think that way, but you know, and you KNOW, it’s quite likely to be one of us.
At home, unfortunately, what ought to be common civic sense isn’t common at all. Here, we can’t walk a 120 meters without seeing litter on the road, let alone kms before seeing trash. Our streets and roads are quite literally, not metaphorically, full of trash. And we all get very angry when we walk by heaps of foul smelling stuff. But who’s throwing it there? It’s not me, and I hope it’s not you. But whether we are or aren’t a part of the problem, there’s something you and I can do to be a part of the solution.
Welcome to episode 17. This conversation is with Ripu Daman Bevli, who’s better known as the plogman of India, or the plogging ambassador of India, which is a title given to him by the government of India for his contribution to the littering crisis in the country and for introducing and popularizing the concept of plogging in India.
What is plogging?
Plogging is a Swedish term which is a combination of two verbs ‘plocca upp’ which means Pick up, and and Jogga (jogging). So picking up litter while jogging is called Plogging.
This is what today’s guest started doing a few years ago, all by himself. A few people joined in, and in less than half a decade it has become a national movement that has touched over a crore people. Think about that number for a second. Mind you this is not a digital service, these are not a crore app downloads, we’re talking of real human beings coming out and picking up trash not thrown by them. How’s that for an impact?
Ripu is now fairly well known and His efforts have won him recognitions such as A global Impact citizen by global impact network, USA. Social media activist of the year by cosmopolitan magazine and a few others. Most notably, at least for all Indians, he was called by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, or as you might prefer - ‘Modiji’ on episode 57 of his radio show ‘Mann Ki baat’.
But wait, how did he land up here? Wasn’t he running the corporate rat race? Where did he get the means? Who taught him, who gave him the money? Spoiler alert: Nobody.
It’s a truly inspiring story of a boy raised by a single mother with limited resources, who has ended up starting a movement that’s capable of changing the conscience of our society at large, and if you listen to this episode to the end, and you decide to do your bit, who knows, our streets might someday be as clean as the ones in Japan.
Sounds great, I know, but Kaafi far fetched lag raha hai na? Sirf mere badalne se kya ho jayega. I feel you. But Ripu’s story will demonstrate to you the magnitude of impact ONE ORDINARY MAN is capable of achieving.
Let’s dive right in. This is me and Ripu Daman Bevli in the find your ultra podcast episode 17, Enjoy!
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Welcome to episode 16. This episode is about understanding our digestive health.
There is a whole universe of microorganisms that live within our gut, they feed off the food that we eat and they release a bunch of chemicals that impact pretty much all aspects of our health from digestion, to immunity, to cognitive function, and even affect the way we age.
There seems to be a consensus on the fact that a healthy gut microbiome is the key to a healthy life, and yet we understand so little about it.
In this episode I speak with Dr Ujjwal Sonika who is an associate professor of Gastroenterology at Maulana Azad Medical College. He is also a published author, and one of his books was co-authored with a friend of the podcast Dr Medha Kapoor who you met in episode 02. The book is called Gut bacteria - The secret to health, I’ll link this and his other book in the show notes, you can go check them out.
Through this conversation, I tried to form a surface level understanding of these tiny little dudes and dudettes that live inside of our gut in communities of trillions and have such a massive influence on our health.
We talked about the effects of antibiotics, alcohol, painkillers and numerous other things that affect the microbiome negatively and also some of the ways in which we can improve this.
Even if you’re not interested in this subject, I urge you to develop an interest for this because I believe learning about health isn’t just for coaches and trainers and doctors. It is equally important for you to gain an appreciation of your inner world, because in the end, it is you who makes the all important choices, it is you who executes the plan, it is you who brings about the change.
with the hope that you’ll listen right till the end, I present to you Dr Ujjwal Sonika and me in the Final your ultra podcast episode 16, ENJOY!
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I take immense pleasure in welcoming you to episode 15. I’m so happy for you that you’ve tuned in to this one because you’re in for a treat, my friend!
Today you will meet Apoorva Chikara, who until a few years ago was confined to the cubicles of one of the high rises in Gurgaon, and living a life that barely had anything to do with athletics.
But in a dramatic turn of events, she met Kanan Jain who conceived and sold to her, a massive dream of representing India at the pinnacle of ultra running - the world championships.
These two were absolute nobodies in the world of running at the time and yet they had the audacity to pursue a goal that most would not even dare to imagine.
They had one year to train and transform themselves into endurance beasts if they were to harbour any hopes of earning a spot in the national team.
Guess what! They both did it and represented India at the world championships in France,
and not only that, Apoorva made history. She became the first Indian woman to run over 200kms in a 24hour ultra running championship.
Apoorva is also close friend of mine, and so this episode follows no set format, this conversation is a catch-up, it’s a story, this conversation is a biiiig hug to a friend who inspires me and makes me believe that anything is possible.
I could have said ‘impossible is nothing’, but for that adidas’s needs to make me an offer. Insert a cheeky smiley here, please.
This girl is a soft spoken, kind hearted, sunshine loving Dynamite! Get ready to get inspired!
Let’s go straight to the conversation. This is me and Apoorva Chikara in the Find your ultra podcast episode 15, Go bonkers!
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Welcome to Episode 14. Today’s guest is Nakul Butta.
Nakul is a trained engineer who studied nano technology, turned a runner, a running coach and now a fitness entrepreneur.
Nakul founded a vibrant community called All in Running that has now become a lot more than running. According to Nakul, it now offers the most comprehensive, holistic wellness solution in the country.
Nakul himself is a brilliant athlete who has run sub-3 marathons, some ultra marathons, a few with course records and as a coach he has helped numerous runners remarkably up their game over the last 5-6 years. I say this because some of the transformations have actually been of my own close friends, so I’ve been a witness to Nakul’s and All in running’s journey, pretty much from the beginning. You’ll enjoy listening to it.
But this podcast is so much more. I’ve been in the running scene for a decade now and I’m familiar with the conversations, broadly. But I was amazed by the fresh perspective Nakul brings to the table and talks at length about the things that are either never spoken about, or not emphasized enough. Stuff like safety aspects in trail races, Running self supported, Action based community building, Exploring the city’s green spaces safely, he talks about the FKT culture and the work him and his cofounder at Capital trails Kshitish are doing to bring it to India.
Nakul is also a Vegan and a Minimalist, a philosophy that I’m curious about. There’s just so much in this conversation to keep you hooked right till the end.
Without further ado, this is me and Nakul Butta in the Find your ultra podcast Episode 15, Indulge away!
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In this episode, your host Vipin Sharma takes a break from the usual guest interviews to share some personal insights and tools for self growth.
Drawing from personal experience, Vipin shares two simple yet effective tools that have helped him in his journey towards self-awareness and personal development - Journaling and Meditation and how he’s manage to incorporate these in daily life.
It’s a short episode, so stick around till the end for stories on his 10-day Vipassana meditation experience, and the tools he uses now.
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Welcome to the Find your ultra podcast Episode 12. I hope you’re doing well!
New episodes are meant to come out every Friday, but man life challenges you. Despite best efforts I couldn’t release a new episode. But, here’s your new episode before the week ends.
What you’re about to listen to is a long and insightful conversation between me and Dr Raqib Ali on psychology.
Dr Raqib Ali is a Clinical psychologist and a Psychotherapist. He helps people cope with emotions though counseling and therapy. He runs this own clinic by the name of CUBBE clinics based out of Ghaziabad. CUBBE with a double B.
He also freelances with some hospitals of repute that include the likes of BLK max super speciality, & Apollo Cradle & Children’s hospital.
Besides clinical work, he is an assistant professor who teaches students of psychology at various institutes and universities.
The point is that he is a subject matter expert with a special ability to break down concepts of psychology in simple language that a lay person can understand.
I thought this will be a discussion on mental health, and IT IS. But this discussion ended up becoming a lot richer as we went with the flow and touched upon a wide variety of topics from the origin of psychology to parenting, to the paradox of choice, to small actions we can take everyday to look after our mental health.
The episode is over two hours long, so I recommend listening to it at 1.5x speed.
Without further ado, here’s me and Dr Raqib Ali on Find your ultra podcast episode 12. Enjoy!
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Welcome to the find your ultra podcast episode 11.
If you’re a regular listener of this show you already know that I’m deeply interested in the science of Longevity. How can we all live longer, and improve our health spans. Two of the biggest factors that we have under our control to a large extent are Nutrition and Exercise.
According to Dr Peter Attia, someone I follow and admire, Exercise is hands down the best thing we can do to improve our health, offset some of the effects of the environment, prevent or delay the onset of the diseases that kill us.
So I want all my listeners to incorporate exercise into their routine. Now Let’s be honest, Not everyone loves running, not everyone likes the Gym. But fortunately there are alternate ways to stay fit.
In this episode, we speak with AdhirajNeogi who’s a former national level badminton player
He was National Rank #2 in sun-junior doubles, national rank #6 in Singles, and #3 in Juniors Badminton. Adhiraj is also an SRCC, ISB Hyderabad Alumni.
In this conversation, Adhiraj talks about his life journey where he played badminton, got close to the top, why he had to give it up and get into a corporate life where he consulted with the likes of EY and Deloitte, and then how a small incident reignited his love for the sport and led him to found Raquet Ninja.
Adhiraj’s story is a case study itself on how playing a sport can boost the overall quality of one’s life and improve not only physical health but also works wonders for our mental health.
It is time to dive right into this short and insightful conversation. Here’s me and Adhiraj Neogi in the Find your ultra podcast episode 11, indulge away!
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Find Your Ultra Podcast episode 10 आपको मिलवाएगा एक बहुत ही दिलचस्प शख़्सियत से!
मैं बात कर रहा हूँ vishwas Sindhu की जिनको भारत की रनिंग community बहुत अच्छे से जानती है,
vishwas एक entrepreneur हैं, जिनके खेत भी हैं, मिठाई की दुकाने भी हैं, पर वो सबसे famous हैं अपने venture hell race की वजह से!
Hell Race एक adventure sports company है, जो ultra distance races organise करती है भारत के अलग अलग हिस्सों में. Inki tagline है - "NOT FOR THE WEAK OF WILL"!
ये वो races नहीं हैं जो आप थोड़ी सी training करके हंसते खेलते finisher मेडल घर ले जा सकते हैं. hell race का मेडल लेने केलिए आपको hell से गुज़रना होता है, पहले training में और फिर race के दौरान!
काफ़ी साफ़, देसी, raw, unfiltered और honest conversation है, और आप हैरान हो जाएँगे कि इस simple सी बातचीत मेंकितने life lessons और entrepreneurship lessons हैं! हमने हरयाणवी में भी बात की है, आख़िरी तक सुनेंगे तो मज़ा आएगा!
पेश है, find your ultra podcast episode 10, this is me and Vishwas Sindhu. Enjoy!
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Today’s guest Is an entrepreneur, an angel investor, an art collector, a metal head, a bird photographer and not the least of all, A runner. This is Munish Jauhar, who’s lived most of his life in Chandigarh.
I loved this conversation. In the first half we talk about all the lesser known aspects of Munish’s life and in the second half we talked about how he has managed to transcend his game from a run of the mill Ultrarunner to someone who has become good enough to qualify for the world’s most iconic ultra marathon - the spartathalon.
We recorded this conversation early march and at that time, he had only met the qualification criteria for sparta. But as of today, the day we’re releasing this interview, his name is in the final lineup. So he will be toeing the start line of this iconic race this year.
Munish’s journey is a confirmation of the fact that if you have the desire and you’re willing to apply yourself, anything is possible. Do listen to this entire episode, if nothing else, I promise it will make you believe in yourself just a little more.
Enough said, let’s go straight to the conversation. This is Me and Munish Jauhar in the Find Your Ultra Podcast episode 09, Enjoy!
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इस episode के important होने का दूसरा कारण ये है कि ये mental health के बारे में है। मेरी नज़र में ये एक बेहद ज़रूरी विषयहै। podcasting के लिए मेरी preferred भाषा english है, और मेरे आज के guest भी बहुत अच्छी अंग्रेज़ी बोलती हैं, लेकिन फिरभी हमने ये episode हिन्दी में किया है, सिर्फ़ इसलिए के मैं चाहता हूँ इस बातचीत को ज़्यादा से ज़्यादा लोग सुन पायें! ये बहुत हीज़रूरी बात है, ज़रूरी सब्जेक्ट के बारे में है!
आज की guest Dr Aruna Broota हैं, जो की trained psychologist हैं (मनोविज्ञानिक हैं). ये काफ़ी famous हैं, तो मुझेज़्यादा बोलने की ज़रूरत नहीं है, अगर आपने 1980, ya 90 के दशक में देखें हैं, तो आप इनके बारे में ज़रूर जानते होंगे।
डॉ broota, was perhaps India’s first mental health professional, even if she wasn’t the first, she was definitely one of the first prominent voices in this space.
Dr Broota TV, Radio, Magazines, Newspapers - हर जगह अभी भी mental health के programs करती हैं, इनकाopinion लिया जाता है, और इन्हे बहुत सारी speaking engagements के लिए बुलाया जाता है, and she’s given multiple TED talks.
बहुत ही insightful है बातचीत, काफ़ी सोचने पर मजबूर करेगी आपको, पर साथ ही ये मुझे अपनी ज़िम्मेदारी लगती है कि मैं यहीं पर एक trigger warning या एक चेतावनी दूँ, अगर आपका मानसिक स्वास्थ्य ठीक नहीं है, अगर आप किसी गंभीर हादसे की बात सुनकर trigger हो जाते हैं, या परेशान हो जाते हैं तो आप इस episode को ना सुनें, और किसी mental health professional कीमदद लें! और इस program में की गई बातचीत का मकसद mental health को लेकर जागरूकता लाना है, पर ये professional मदद का substitute नहीं है, ये उसका विकल्प नहीं है. आप इसे सुनकर अपना इलाज करने कि कोशिश मत कीजिएगा, expert कीमदद लीजिएगा!
इसीके साथ पेश है एक बेहद ज़रूरी विषय पर बातचीत. Find your ultra podcast Episode 08, this is me and Dr Aruna Broota. Indulge away!
Mentalhealth #Psychologist #Therapy #Trauma #Depression #Addressyourself #SeekHelp #Mentalhealthawareness
Find Your Ultra podcast is going to surprise you a little bit today because we’re bringing this episode to you in Hindi.
जी हाँ! As funny as that Jee haan sounds.
मेरी हिन्दी बहुत बुरी नहीं है, पर मैने formal कम्युनिकेशन में हिन्दी का बहुत कम इस्तेमाल किया है, और इसी की वजह से थोड़ी झिझक है बोलने में! जैसे ही हिन्दी बोलने लगता हूँ काफ़ी फनी लगने लगती है!
बहरहाल, मुझे यक़ीन है कि बोलते बोलते ये झिझक भी दूर हो जायेगी.
आज के जो मेहमान हैं उनके साथ ऐसी कोई समस्या नहीं है, उनकी हिन्दी बेहतरीन है!
इस एपिसोड में हमने बात की कुलविंदर रूहिल से।
कुल्विंदर एक बहोत ही इंट्रेस्टिंग इंसान हैं। ये एक प्रोफेशनल चार्टर्ड अकाउंटेंट हैं, पर मुझे खेद है के ये एक ऑडियो पॉडकास्ट है, और आप इन्हें देख नहीं सकते, अगर देख सकते तो आपको एहसास हो जाता के कि ये देखने में कहीं se भी chareterd अकाउंटेंट नहीं लगते!
देखने में ये रणदीप हूड़ा या किसी उसकी तरह के मॉडल जैसे दिखते हैं!
He’s perhaps the most good looking chattered accountant you’ll ever see. 😀 Ladies, you might want to head over to his Instagram page right after this.
kulvinder एक फिटनेस एन्थुजिअस्ट हैं, जिन्होंने ना केवल अपनी physique बहुत बेहतरीन बनायी है पर अनगिनत लोगों को इन्स्पायर किया है फिटनेस और सेहत को अपनाने के लिये।
कुल्विंदर ने एक जिम की चेन शुरू की - सेहत वर्ल्ड के नाम से, और साथ ही साथ एक कैफ़े की चैन शुरू की सेहत कैफ़े के नाम से. सेहत वर्ल्ड काफ़ी अलग तरीक़े से design किया गया जिम है, अगर आप दिल्ली एनसीआर में हैं तो ज़रूर जाइएगा, आपको पता चलेगा इसमें काफ़ी इंट्रेस्टिंग एलीमेंट्स हैं, ज़ैसे की जहां एक्सरसाइज equipment रखी है उसके चारों तरफ़ एक circular track बनाया हुआ है ताकि आप अपना सेट ख़त्म करके जब रेस्ट लेते हैं तो वो walking रेस्ट ले सकें, जो की और भी अच्छा है आपकी सेहत के लिये। ये तो एक बात बतायी है मैंने आप जाएँगे तो आपको दिखेगा कितना ध्यान दिया गया है हर आस्पेक्ट पे।
इसी तरह से इनके कैफ़े भी कोई रेगुलर कैफ़े नहीं हैं, उनमें सभी traditional फूड्स serve किए जाते हैं क्लीन ingredients के साथ! सेहत कैफ़े से आप ऑर्डर भी कर सकते हैं किसी भी फ़ूड डिलीवरी app के द्वारा।
और जीतने intesresting ये दोनों concepts हैं, उतना ही interesting है एक fictional (काल्पनिक) superhero character jo inhone conceive kiya जिसका नाम है सेहत singh। sehat सिंह आपसे सेहत की बातें करता है एक बहुत ही फनी, लाइट, humorous टोन में, बिना preachy बोरिंग hue।
सेहत singh को social media की duniya में बहुत प्यार भी मिला है, जो की ज़ाहिर है उसकी social मीडिया following से। क़रीब 1 लाख लोग sehat singh को फॉलो करते हैं सोशल मीडिया के अलग अलग platforms पर।
इस episode में हमने बात की सेहत singh की journey के बारे में, फिटनेस और सेहत को लेकर जो ग़लत धरणाये हैं उनके बारे में, अगर आप ek sportsperson हैं तो कौनसी चीज़ें आपके खेल में आपको और बेहतर बना सकती हैं,
हर उम्र के लोग कैसे फिटनेस lifestyle अपना सकते हैं. अगर आपने अभी तक अपनी ज़िंदगी में जिम में कदम नहीं रखा है, या एक पुश अप तक नहीं किया है तो आप कैसे अब इसे अपना सकते हैं, कौनसी ग़लतियाँ आपको avoid करनी हैं, और भी बहुत कुछ.
लंबी बातचीत है, पर podcast का नाम भी find your ultra है, अल्ट्रा एक marathon से भी लम्बी होती है!
ज़रूरी बातें,
अर्थपूर्ण बातें
गहरी बातें
संजीदा बातें लंबी ही होती हैं
जितनी हिन्दी मुझे आती थी वो सारी मैंने बोल डाली है परिचय देने में ही! अब episode की शुरुआत करते है!
चाहे 1.5X Speed पर सुनियेगा पर सुनियेगा आख़िरी तक।
इसी के साथ पेश है Find your ultra podcast episode 07, this is Me and Kulvinder Ruhil. Enjoy!
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Gymlife #Fitnessmotivation
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This is a conversation close to my heart because in this episode I speak with someone I call a close friend, a brother, an inspiration, and someone I can count on. His name is Biplab Mukherjee. I met him in 2017 when I joined a startup he was already working for. We were colleagues who became friends because we share the common love for long distance running.
A part of the reason we connect well is also that we’re at a similar stage in life. Both entering middle age, haven’t made it anywhere in life, still finding our feet, still hustling. And also, I look up to him because he’s just like me, but better. Like in everything whether that’s running, or life in general.
Now moving on from my general admiration to some of the specifics of why you should listen to this episode till the end;
- In 2017 Biplab did 10k everyday for 365 days. Along with that he ran a half marathon a week. Come rain on shine, he got it done. This is mainly when the entire running community, especially north India took notice of him and become known as Mr Consistent.
- In 2019, He did a streak of running 100km/week and executed that to perfection.
- During all of these adventures, Biplab has become an ultra runner who has run numerous ultra marathons some of which include
- 100Kms at Bhatti lakes ultra
- Gharwal runs - 76kms with some serious elevation finished under 10 hours.
- In addition to a couple of 12 hour stadium runs, Biplab is also a 2-x 100-mile finisher - At Bhatti lakes ultra and at Border Ultra
- Most recently he grabbed his first podium finish at the Border ultra 2022 last December.
Even if you’re not interesting in running at all, you should listen to this guy because he’s a fighter. When he was laid off from his job during pandemic, he started a youtube channel from scratch, not knowing what it’ll lead to, but he kept hustling and his channel gained immense popularity with over 65000 people subscribing in a short span of time.
He is also a precision nutrition certified nutrition coach. This is your quintessential
regular guy hustling every single day managing Family, running, a full-time job, youtube, and his nutrition coaching practice.
Just in case you’re still not convinced that you should sit through the entire two hours, let me tell you that he’s an excellent storyteller. Stick around till the end, my friends. You’re in for a treat.
Connect with Biplab on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/rockandrollrunner/
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Running #Nutritioncoach #Youtuber #Stories #Storyteller #Ultrarunner #FamilyMan
Find your ultra podcast Episode 05 brings you a wide ranging conversation with Jatin Arora covering his own journey that led to him quit his day job, pursue endurance sport, help people and eventually make his life entirely about it.
About Jatin
Jatin is an inspiring individual who left his corporate life to pursue his calling which was to build a life around Fitness and outdoors.
In addition to being a 4X- Ironman 70.3 finisher, and the founder of a couple of outstanding communities, Jatin is
- An Ironman certified triathlon coach
- A certified personal trainer from American council on Exercise
- Crossfit Level 2 trainer
- Crossfit kids trainer
- Reebok master trainer
- Rehab trainer
And still hungry and constantly learning.
To provide his skills and learnings an expression and to share his knowledge and help people, Jatin has built a couple of outstanding communities.
He founded Bootcamp Yellow (BCY), which is an outdoor fitness community. And another one called Triclub Gurgaon which is essentially a community of triathletes.
What started as a personal pursuit has now become a lot bigger than himself. It is now a community of folks who are inspired to head outdoors everyday working on becoming their best selves.
I cannot wait to learn about how he’s done all of this, what drives him, and what specific advice he has for people starting out and for established runners and triathletes.
You can follow all of us on Instagram at the following handles:
Guest: Jatin Arora
https://www.instagram.com/jatin_arora77/
Bootcamp Yellow
https://www.instagram.com/bootcampyellow/
Triclub Gurgaon
https://www.instagram.com/triclubgurgaon/
And the host: Vipin Sharma
https://www.instagram.com/ultravipin/
Without further ado, dive right into the episode.
In Episode 04 of Find Your Ultra Podcast I speak with Ashima Gera who is a certified personal trainer and a nutrition coach with an uncomplicated approach to life. Ashima has a high flying career (not just metaphorically ;), and despite that she’s hungry to learn more and help as many people as she can.
This short, honest, no frills conversation is all yours to be indulged in. #Fitness #Strengthtraining #Fitnesscoach #FitIndia #Nutritioncoach
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Enjoy the episode!
My next guest is a vastly experienced endurance athlete who has run numerous ultra distance runs, completed the coveted Ironman triathlon 4-times, and then gone on to finish the big daddy of triathlons - the Ultraman in Florida, USA.
Abhishek Mishra has had a very interesting life journey where he quit his corporate job to immerse himself fully in the world of endurance sport where he dabbled into event consulting, corporate speaking, coaching to name a few.
Abhishek is also a published author. His first book ‘Run to realize’ makes an inspiring read for not just runners, but anyone considering a path less traveled.
In this episode we talk about Abhishek’s life adventures, his learnings, and the big story - his Ultraman triathlon experience.
Episode 03, all yours to indulge in! Head over to the link in bio NOW, and get ready to get inspired!:)
FindYourUltra #Ultraman #Triathlons #Endurance
Show notes
0.00 - Intro
5.35 - Quitting job
7.35 - Importance of life evaluation
11.25 - Examine, but Heal first
13.40 - Quit your job, but know this
20.40 - Event organization journey
23.50 - Kuchh desert ultra - Reaction Vs response
30.05 - The toughest race
31.01 - What is Ultraman
35.30 - Training for Ultraman/ Or the lack of it
41.58 - Fear and it’s role!
45.50 - Ultraman Day 1
50.40 - Ultraman Day 2
53.35 - Ultraman Day 3
55.20 - The anti-climax
1.03.37 - Emotions post finish
1.05.20 - The real reason I cried
1.08.35 - Birth of Hawkman triathlon
1.10.45 - If I could go back in time, this is what I would change.
1.11.28 - How you can find your ultra
1.14.10 - Two most powerful tools you can use
1.15.55 - How to get clarity
1.19.55 - Next goal
1.22.05 - Where to find Abhishek
Nutrition Scientist in the house! Dr Medha Kapoor is an award winning scientist who pursued her PHD research at Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, DRDO where she was involved with conducting studies concerning the maximization of human physiological potential and adaptability in extreme climatic conditions. She is the co-founder of Varsity Skin and Wellness Clinic based out of South Delhi.
Dr Medha Kapoor is also a certified health coach from the American council on exercise, and she recently co-authored a book published by the NewYork-based Nova publications called ‘Gut bacteria - The secret to health’.
Please enjoy this wide ranging conversation that lays ground for future deep dive-episodes on ‘all things Health’. Indulge away!
Show notes:
0.51 - Introduction
3.10- What is health?
4.25 - Mistakes in the pursuit of health
12.45 - Eating disorders
17.00 - Do you really need to lose weight?
19.20 - Nutrition & Mental health connection
23.15 - Do you need a mental health professional or a nutrition professional?
25.15 - How you should approach weight loss
43.50 - Modern day health problems & are they reversible?
48 - Why you should embrace local and seasonal
50.50 - Hormones and neural patterns
53.45 - Advice for parents of young children
58.50 - Health of a new mother
1.07.41 - Best health advice for 2023
At age 17 he started running for health, at age 19 he saw a dream to play for the national team with no background or experience of being an athlete. At age 21, he achieved what he had dreamed of. Most people are conditioned to think average, how dare he think of such an audacious goal? What kind of self-belief does it take to do that?
In this conversation, we hear from Kanan how he brought to life what was at one point nothing more than a distant dream. Kanan talks about dreaming big, committing to a process and sustaining motivation. This is Episode 01 of the Find your ultra podcast. Indulge away!:)