Reverse and Onward

Episode 13 Part B - Power Up - Nutrition and Lifestyle for the Corporate Climb

Sangeetha and me met on Twitter (now X) and I decided to follow her. Let me say, I am one of her thousands of followers in twitter. I follow her for her insights for living a healthy life and have also consulted her. I requested her for a podcast show and we got talking !This is the second episode of a 2 Part series and is rather special to me as I have also spoken about my own experience in metabolic reversal and how Sangeetha's timely guidance helped me get back on track to a sustainable lifestyle. It also touches upon corporate fitness and why it is so important for a healthy and successful corporate and personal life. Sangeetha Aiyer embarked on her journey toward healthier living over 18 years ago, driven by a determination to reverse metabolic syndrome, shed weight, and boost self-esteem to regain her health. Today, she stands as a certified nutritionist and metabolic health practitioner, specializing in low carbohydrate, ketogenic, and carnivore nutrition.Aligned with her IKIGAI in nutrition, Sangeetha introduced her platform and nutrition service, "Rewrite Your Story," dedicated to healing metabolic syndrome through scientifically tested and proven approaches.Sangeetha firmly advocates for a comprehensive nutrition plan that goes beyond calorie quantity and metrics such as BMI and weight. She believes in a holistic approach that fosters metabolic fitness, mental well-being, and increased productivity in all aspects of life.With 18 years of study and four years of outcome-oriented health practice, Sangeetha has collaborated with over 2000 individuals across diverse backgrounds. Her expertise lies in addressing conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, NAFLD, PCOS, Hypertension, GERD/GOUT, Obesity, Dyslipidaemia, and Gestational Diabetes.In her personal life, Sangeetha is a mother to a teenager, making her relatable to many. Interacting with her for this show, I've found her to be grounded and approachable, aligning perfectly with her self-description as, "Think of me as that friend at a bar or coffee shop, sharing my stories in the hope that you find your answers in the same."

Episode 13 Reverse and Onward Part 1- Nutrition 101 - A Beginner's Guide with Sangeetha Aiyer

Sangeetha and me met on Twitter and I decided to follow her. Let me say, I am one of her thousands of followers in twitter. I follow her for her insights for living a healthy life and have also consulted her. I requested her for a podcast show and we got talking ! This episode has golden nuggets of insights on reclaiming back metabolic health and living a healthy life. A must watch! Sangeetha Aiyer embarked on her journey toward healthier living over 18 years ago, driven by a determination to reverse metabolic syndrome, shed weight, and boost self-esteem to regain her health. Today, she stands as a certified nutritionist and metabolic health practitioner, specializing in low carbohydrate, ketogenic, and carnivore nutrition. Aligned with her IKIGAI in nutrition, Sangeetha introduced her platform and nutrition service, "Rewrite Your Story," dedicated to healing metabolic syndrome through scientifically tested and proven approaches. Sangeetha firmly advocates for a comprehensive nutrition plan that goes beyond calorie quantity and metrics such as BMI and weight. She believes in a holistic approach that fosters metabolic fitness, mental well-being, and increased productivity in all aspects of life. With 18 years of study and four years of outcome-oriented health practice, Sangeetha has collaborated with over 2000 individuals across diverse backgrounds. Her expertise lies in addressing conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, NAFLD, PCOS, Hypertension, GERD/GOUT, Obesity, Dyslipidaemia, and Gestational Diabetes. In her personal life, Sangeetha is a mother to a teenager, making her relatable to many. Interacting with her for this show, I've found her to be grounded and approachable, aligning perfectly with her self-description as, "Think of me as that friend at a bar or coffee shop, sharing my stories in the hope that you find your answers in the same."

Episode 12 - Revisiting and Spreading Health and Happiness with Mugdha Pradhan - Functional Nutritionalist and CEO, iThrive

Mugdha Pradhan, a Functional Nutritionist, TEDx speaker, and recipient of the 40 over 40 award, is the driving force behind iThrive. Despite holding a Master’s degree in Food Science and Nutrition, her health took a downturn in 2019. This challenging period led her to the world of Functional Medicine, marking a pivotal turning point in her life. Armed with a combination of modern functional medicine principles and ancient nutritional wisdom, Mugdha proactively addressed the root causes of her health issues, successfully overcoming a myriad of health challenges. Having personally undergone a transformative journey with Functional Medicine, Mugdha is dedicated to assisting others in achieving optimal well-being. Grounded in an evidence-based approach, she has effectively guided individuals through even the most perplexing health cases. Beyond physical health, Mugdha extends her expertise to address complex mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Her mission is to foster healthier, happier, and lifestyle-disease-free communities globally. In our conversation through this podcast, Mugdha shared the fascinating details of her journey, recounting the pivotal moment in her life when she faced health and personal rock bottom. Her remarkable resilience and subsequent creation of a new, fulfilling life make for a captivating narrative. Join me in this episode to hear Mugdha's inspiring journey.

Episode 11 : Ajay Naqvi - From an Advertising Chief to a Blueberry Farmer - Fitness of the Body, Mind and Soul

Ajay Naqvi and I date back to our days at graduation. Though we were in different courses and separate academic years, we connected well and kept in touch through the years. Ajay is an Advertising Chief turned organic Blueberry farmer and is now based in Romania for the last few years. Having run a unique Pre-order, Direct-to-Home, Fresh organic blueberry business, his brand – the Blue Renaissance is now evolving into a house of brands. Having launched 100% blueberry juice that’s ready to drink, nothing added, not even water, and organic certified we are metamorph-ing into a Beverage company. Prior to being a blueberry farmer and a business entrepreneur, Ajay led Creative Excellence for Coca-Cola India and South Asia and Marketing for Airbnb India in the recent past. Ajay calls himself “a creative revolutionist” and has been more than 15 years of being in the journey, having worked across the most admired advertising agencies and iconic brands alike. You can also refer to Ajay as the “Keep it Simple” expert. Through this Podcast, we cover different facets of Ajay – what drives him to chase his passion, what is Ajay’s definition of Fitness and what fitness really means to him; how he derives fitness at work (on the field) and what is fitness of the mind…..as you dive in, it's an intriguing conversation. Here's a gentleman, who looks fitter and younger than his age, has done a complete DNA analysis to take care of his body from a fitness, diet, and grooming standpoint, and wants to continue enjoying life and live till the age of 100! Let's dive in and learn more….Tune into the 11th episode …..

Episode 10 - Simplifying Health and Wellness - Dr Usha Sachdeva

Dr Usha Sachdeva started her career as a demonstrator in Physiology at AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) in the year 1969. Only involved in teaching and research, she continued there as faculty since 1971 and took a premature retirement in 2003. She completed her MD in 1971 and her Ph.D in 1985 and embarked on the next phase of her professional life shifting to Bahrain after retiring from AIIMS, as a Professor of Physiology at Arabian Gulf University in 1998. Today, since 2017, she works as a Part-time faculty at the same University, which makes 52 years of teaching! At an age nearing 80 years, she leads a healthy lifestyle and is also a Yoga Expert/trainer and a Golf enthusiast. She has always been a guarding light for me and our family with her positivity and warm nature, coupled with the extensive knowledge that she has in the field of Medicine. I am sure you would enjoy these golden nuggets of wisdom from Dr Usha Sacheva in this podcast episode and assimilate the fact that maintaining good health is not complex - it's a way of life. Happy listening!