An Italian raised in the Alps who became a Hindu monk.

Swami Aniruddha (Bhakti Marga) joins Vipin Sharma fresh off a 21-day Himalayan pilgrimage-recorded close to midnight, just hours after an 8-hour drive from Rishikesh-for a conversation at the intersection of the body and the spirit.

They explore how challenging the body becomes a doorway to the mind: the four stages of ultrarunning and how they mirror Vipassana, the crab that only sheds its shell under pressure, taming the mind through mantra and self-talk, the Bhagavad Gita's chariot, and why all 8 billion of us are ultimately searching for the same thing.

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• 00:00 – Trailer
• 01:29 – Intro
• 06:19 – From the Italian Alps to an Indian monk
• 07:12 – Age 6: Asking a priest, "Who am I?"
• 09:11 – The seeking years: Jobs, travel & what was always missing
• 13:47 – Childhood, family & church as culture
• 16:23 – How India found him: Autobiography of a Yogi
• 19:12 – First journey to India (2004)
• 23:26 – The lingam, the healer & meeting his Sadhguru
• 28:29 – When the whole world turned against him
• 30:34 – The rational mind: A man's biggest obstacle
• 32:12 – Vipin on staying open: Fatherhood & letting go
• 37:27 – Sharing wisdom without imposing it
• 42:13 – The Bhagavad Gita in a nutshell
• 43:34 – Inside the 21-day Himalayan pilgrimage
• 52:40 – Sacred places & the real inner pilgrimage
• 54:50 – Why the mountains? Challenge reveals you
• 57:03 – Vipassana & the four stages of ultrarunning
• 1:00:03 – The fourth stage: Watching yourself from a distance
• 1:06:22 – Challenges are a gift: The crab & its shell
• 1:11:03 – When the mind wants to quit: Don't trust it
• 1:13:18 – Bannister, Kipchoge & self-talk becoming reality
• 1:19:08 – 80,000 thoughts & the root of negative self-talk
• 1:22:23 – The chariot of the Gita: Senses, mind & Self
• 1:26:37 – Hard things: Building ego vs. dissolving it
• 1:29:04 – Why is everyone searching for happiness?
• 1:34:11 – The answers & his closing message

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About Find Your Ultra
Find Your Ultra is a podcast about deep health, personal growth, and human potential. Hosted by ultra-marathon runner and certified nutritionist Vipin Sharma, each episode features conversations with inspiring experts, athletes, monks, scientists, and thinkers to uncover practical wisdom for living a healthier, more purposeful life.

Ek mechanical engineer, desk job ke saath - Coach Ravinder (Ravinder Singh) koi born runner nahi the. Unhone apne 40s mein dobara running ko apnaya aur India ki sabse influential grassroots running communities mein se ek khadi kar di.

Find Your Ultra ke is episode mein, host Vipin Sharma baithte hain Coach Ravinder ke saath - unke safar ko samajhne ke liye. Pehle ladkhadate hue 2km runs se lekar "Coach" banne tak ka safar - wo insaan jiske peeche hain anginat running events, Delhi NCR ke runners ke liye free weekend hydration support, beginner training programs, aur underprivileged athletes ko support karne wali kai initiatives.

Is baatcheet mein wo philosophy saamne aati hai jisne ye sab chalaya: running as the great equalizer, kyun community, competition se zyada maayne rakhti hai, failure aur balance ka imaandaar sach, aur ek zaroori health warning jo har runner ko shuru karne se pehle sunni chahiye.

Is episode mein aap jaanenge:

• Kaise ek complete beginner ne marathon tak ka ek structured raasta banaya
• Kyun strength training ne sab kuch badal diya - aur umar ke saath smarter tarike se train kaise karein
• "Coach Ravinder" naam ke peeche ki asli kahaani
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• Athletes aur communities ko sahi tarike se support kaise karein
• Wo medical checkup jo har amateur runner ko zor lagane se pehle karwana chahiye

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About:

Find Your Ultra is a channel where we talk about deep health and personal growth.

Hosted by Vipin Sharma, an ultra-marathon runner, and a certified nutritionist.

He chats with experts to reveal their secrets that can help you execute your dreams. Join us as we embark on this journey of learning from inspiring individuals.

Thanks for dropping by. Vipin used to be a regular MBA with a regular day job and a host of unhealthy habits leading to weight issues. He started running and studied nutrition to lose weight, and along the journey, he ended up running a bunch of ultra marathons.

Learning, however, is a lifelong pursuit. Join us in this journey to transcend my flawed self, and you may also just 'Find Your Ultra'.

Iran is being bombed. The world is watching the war. But nobody is talking about the people.Aakash Nambiar - known as Barefoot Mallu - is an ultramarathoner and traveler who spent a month living in Iran. He ran there. He ate there. He was invited to secret midnight parties there. And right now, his friends are still inside, texting him between internet blackouts, not knowing if they'll be alive tomorrow.In this episode of Find Your Ultra, Vipin sits down with Aakash for his third appearance on the show - and this time, the conversation is unlike anything we've done before.This is not geopolitical analysis. This is a human story.WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:→ What Iran is actually like - from someone who lived there for a month→ The underground party scene that will completely shatter your image of Iran→ The Cyrus Cylinder: the world's first human rights charter, written in Iran before Christ→ Why Iran is not an Arab country - and why that matters→ The real reason Iran and Israel are at war (it goes back to 1948)→ Do Iranians actually want this war? What Aakash's friends are saying from inside Iran→ Lebanon - the country that didn't start this war and is losing it anyway→ The Strait of Hormuz and why Iran's biggest trump card may also destroy it→ What samosa, biryani, kulfi, and ice cream have in common with Iran→ The hostel Aakash stayed at in Iran - now completely bombed→ A message from inside Iran: "I don't know if I'll be here tomorrow. I just want someone to remember."

Most people think weight loss is about eating less and exercising more.

But what if that’s not the real problem?

In this episode of Find Your Ultra, clinical nutritionist Ishi Khosla explains why your gut health may be the real reason you are struggling with weight, cravings, energy, and even diseases like diabetes.

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• Why calorie counting doesn’t always work
• How gut health controls hunger and cravings
• The truth about protein powders and processed foods
• Why modern wheat and food systems are affecting your body
• How to fix your diet in a simple, sustainable way

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not getting results, this episode will change how you look at food and health.

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Find Your Ultra is a channel where we talk about deep health and personal growth. Hosted by Vipin Sharma, an ultra-marathon runner and certified nutritionist, the show features conversations with experts to uncover insights that help you perform at your best.

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Learning is a lifelong pursuit. Join us as we continue this journey to grow, evolve, and help you Find Your Ultra.

Ankita Konwar opens up about love, grief, endurance, and what it truly means to live an invincible life.In this powerful conversation, the Ironman athlete, barefoot runner, and Pinkathon leader shares the untold story behind her journey.In this deeply personal episode of the Find Your Ultra Podcast, Ankita Konwar joins Vipin Sharma for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, identity, endurance, and the mindset required to live life on your own terms.Many people know Ankita as an endurance athlete, an Ironman finisher, and the partner of Milind Soman. But her story goes far beyond headlines.In this conversation, Ankita reflects on her childhood growing up close to nature in Assam, the profound influence of her father, and the lessons grief taught her after losing him. She speaks openly about navigating loss, processing emotions, and how grief can transform the way we see life.She also shares the story of how she met Milind Soman, how their relationship evolved, and how she dealt with public scrutiny around their age gap marriage while staying grounded in her own values.The conversation then shifts to her endurance journey. From running barefoot to overcoming her fear of water and completing an Ironman, Ankita talks about the mindset that helped her push past self doubt and redefine her limits.We also dive into the philosophy behind Pinkathon and the Invincible Women Run, a movement encouraging women across India to prioritise their health, challenge their limits, and discover the strength they already carry within themselves.This episode is about endurance beyond sport. It is about love, resilience, courage, and the quiet power of believing in yourself.⸻KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED* Ankita Konwar’s childhood in Assam and growing up close to nature* The relationship she shared with her father and lessons from grief* Love, marriage, and dealing with public scrutiny around the age gap with Milind Soman* Why Ankita runs barefoot and how it connects her to nature* From fear of water to completing an Ironman triathlon* Endurance mindset and pushing beyond perceived limits* The philosophy behind Pinkathon and its impact on women’s health in India* The vision for the Invincible Women Run and why women are natural endurance athletes* Building confidence, resilience, and self belief through sportWe hope you will enjoy this episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments._____If you have any guest suggestions for our podcast, mail us at:- findyourultra@gmail.comFollow Find Your Ultra's Social Media Handles:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FindYourUltraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/find_your_ultra/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findyourultra/WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakfwa0DjiOca1x9vI1GFor any other queries EMAIL: findyourultra@gmail.comFollow Ankita Konwar's Social Media Handles:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milindrunning/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilindRunning/X: https://x.com/milindrunning🎧 Listen To #FindYourUltra On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/40ml3QFPj0lJNpJXP8mVVO?si=f3fce8bb7419449f🎧 Listen To #FindYourUltra On Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/find-your-ultra/id1665368604🎧 Listen To #FindYourUltra On Audible:https://www.audible.in/podcast/Find-Your-Ultra/B0BWFW34DS?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp#FindYourUltra #FYU #UltraVipin #podcast #SelfHelp __INSTAGRAM: @ultravipinhttps://www.instagram.com/ultravipin/FACEBOOK : @ultravipin https://www.facebook.com/ultravipin X : @ultravipinhttps://x.com/ultravipin----------------------------------------------About :Find Your Ultra is a channel where we talk about deep health and personal growth.Hosted by Vipin Sharma, an ultra-marathon runner, and a certified nutritionist.

• How Project 300 was designed from the ground up
• Why attempting 300 km in 24 hours requires far more than fitness
• Training cycles, load management, and data-driven decisions
• Nutrition experiments, gut training, and race-day fueling plans
• Injuries, shoe failures, and real-world constraints Indian athletes face
• The unseen pressure on crews, coaches, and team managers
• What actually happened at the 24-hour World Championships in Albi
• Why the number 300 mattered — and why it didn’t