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Eudaimonia with RhituHow To THRIVE without BURNING OUT: Ganesh & Kumaresh share Lessons on Purpose, Joy and MasteryWhat does it take to stay at the top of your craft for 53 years—without burning out, losing joy, or compromising who you are?In this deeply inspiring episode of Eudaimonia, I sit down with legendary Carnatic violin virtuosos Ganesh & Kumaresh Rajagopal, brothers who began playing at ages 2 and 3 and have performed for over five decades with unmatched mastery, simplicity, and grace.This conversation is not just about music— It’s about sadhana, discipline, humility, parenting, values, and the mindset required to build a lifelong career.Whether you’re an artist, parent...
2025-11-1421 min
Eudaimonia with RhituLeadership, Emotional Intelligence & Redefining Success with Shubha PaiWhat happens when you take your career out of your identity?In this episode of Eudaimonia with Rhitu, Shubha Pai, Head of YouTubeSales and Solutions, and one of India’s most grounded corporate leaders reflects on self-awareness, ambition, motherhood, and finding meaning beyond our job titles.From learning to embrace imperfection to understanding the price of every “yes,” Shubha shares stories that blend honesty, humor, and hard-earned wisdom.✨ In this episode:How self-awareness and feedback shape growthThe “prices we pay” for ambition and why that’s okayBuilding resilience and emotional regulation at workCoaching...
2025-11-0855 min
Eudaimonia with RhituDiscipline, Fear & Finding Purpose : Beyond Everest | Priyanka Mohite on Climbing Life’s Toughest Peaks 🏔️What drives someone to climb five 8,000-meter peaks including Mount Everest and still come back saying “IF the mountain allows you”?In this inspiring episode of Eudaimonia with Rhitu, Priyanka Mohite, one of India’s most celebrated mountaineers and recipient of the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award, opens up about the courage, clarity, and quiet discipline behind her extraordinary journey.From turning back just 400 meters from the Everest summit to learning what true willpower means, Priyanka’s story is not just about mountaineering, it’s about life itself.🌄 In this episode:How she found pur...
2025-11-0218 min
Eudaimonia with RhituPulling Down Your Walls | Making Friends After 30, Vulnerability & Real Connection ft. Ruchita Raicha"I'm not striking a deal with my friends, but I think I am," Ruchita Raicha admits with a laugh. And she means it—literally. From drawing up contracts with her sister about who opens the door for the household help, to seeing her parents as "Alka and Harish in their 50s living their lives," Ruchita has rebuilt every major relationship in her life with radical honesty and intentionality.In this conversation, we explore what happens when you move from a conventional 80-person joint family to choosing your own family. Ruchita shares her journey from childhood people-pleasing to ad...
2025-10-2434 min
Eudaimonia with RhituAI Expert Warns: "If You Blur the Line, Technology Will Win" | The Future of AI & HumanityWe're only at 5% of AI development. What comes next will redefine what it means to be human. In this eye-opening conversation, Yale PhD and AI expert Sahil Agarwal reveals the uncomfortable truths about artificial intelligence that nobody's talking about: AI is your yes man, digital isolation is real, and we're training ourselves to be dangerously dependent on technology. 🚨 KEY TOPICS COVERED: → Why we're only at 5-7% of AI's true potential (and what pseudo-human AI looks like) → The "yes man" problem: How AI echoes your beliefs and creates digital isolation → Technology vs...
2025-10-1820 min
Eudaimonia with RhituI Quit Law at 40, Had 4 Miscarriages, and Chose Myself | Sashi PereraAfter 15 years as an immigration lawyer, Sashi Perera was burnt out, depressed, and trying desperately to have a baby. Then came the fourth miscarriage and the decision that changed everything.In this raw conversation, Sashi opens up about navigating IVF, clinical depression, antidepressants, and the moment she chose her mental health over motherhood.IN THIS EPISODE:✨ Why she finally went on antidepressants (and the stigma she had to overcome)✨ The fourth miscarriage that made her choose herself✨ Walking away from a stable legal career at 40 with no safety net✨ How...
2025-10-1339 min
Eudaimonia with RhituMoney, Meaning & India’s Growth Story | Venkat Chalasani on Financial Resilience & Well-BeingWhat does financial security really mean and how does it connect to the way we live, work, and dream?In this episode of Eudaimonia with Rhitu, I sit down with Venkat Chalasani, CEO of the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) and former senior banker at SBI, to explore the intersection of money, well-being, and meaningful living.We unpack India’s growth story and its future as a global economic leader, while also reflecting on the everyday financial decisions that shape our lives. Venkat shares insights from over 37 years in banking and financial services, we...
2025-10-0344 min
Eudaimonia with RhituGut, Mind & Sleep: Deepa Kannan on Ayurveda, Anxiety, and Real Healing Beyond Quick FixesDiscover the powerful connection between your gut, mind, and sleep in this transformative conversation with functional medicine and Ayurveda expert, Deepa Kannan.In this episode of Eudaimonia with Rhitu, host Rhituparna Bhattacharya explores why anxiety, gut issues, and sleepless nights are on the rise and why quick fixes or social media health hacks rarely work.✨ Here’s what you’ll learn:How stress, anxiety, and sleeplessness create a vicious cycle that impacts overall healthWhy gut health is central to both mental and physical wellbeing, according to Ayurveda and modern scienceThe truth about supplements, plant-based diets...
2025-09-2655 min
Eudaimonia with RhituFrom Peace March to PhD: Dr. Elise Temple's Unconventional “Success”What happens when a straight-A student drops out of college and gets arrested at 19, as part of a peace march? Meet Dr. Elise Temple, whose unconventional path from college dropout to corporate neuroscientist proves there's no single blueprint for a meaningful life.At 19, Elise was a lost soul on a nine-month peace march across America when she met her future husband Knox, both of them college dropouts with no clear direction. Fast-forward four decades, and they're still together, having built a life that defied every expectation. Elise didn't return to college until 27, as a mother of two...
2025-09-1957 min
Eudaimonia with RhituRooted in Raga: Sandeep Narayan on Music, Marriage & MeaningWhat does it really take to pursue your passion, stay grounded, and build meaningful relationships in a fast-paced world? In this candid episode, Carnatic vocalist Sandeep Narayan joins Rhitu for a conversation that goes far beyond music.From his journey moving from Los Angeles to Chennai, to the discipline and patience behind artistic mastery, Sandeep shares:Why patience and repetition matter more than chasing success• The realities of balancing fame, humility, and personal growth• The challenge (and joy) of making classical music relevant for new audiences• Navigating identity, ego, and th...
2025-09-1146 min
Eudaimonia with RhituThe Truth About Fulfilment, Agency & Inner Clarity with Vijayraj KamatWhat holds us back from leading more fulfilling lives?In this deeply reflective conversation, Rhitu sits down with Vijayraj Kamat - a leadership development professional, coach and TEDx speaker to unpack the emotional and psychological patterns that shape our choices, suffering, and growth.We explore:• Why we often chase goals that aren’t truly ours• The difference between control and agency• How our own identity can sometimes block our progress• Why thinking isn’t always the answer and how feelings can guide us• The power of self-awarenes...
2025-09-101h 12
Eudaimonia with RhituReinventing Life with Meenakshi MenonWhat does it mean to truly flourish — at any age? In this episode, Rhitu sits down with Meenakshi Menon: media trailblazer, organic farmer, deep-sea diver, and passionate advocate for women’s health and the environment. With over four decades of experience across advertising, marketing, and social impact, Meenakshi is now challenging the narrative around ageing through her vibrant community, Gen S Life.Join us for a heartfelt conversation on:• Reinvention and finding purpose at every stage of life• Lessons from legendary mentors like Alyque Padamsee, Shunu Sen, and Subhash Chandra
2025-09-101h 00