Eudaimonia with Rhitu

In this episode of Eudaimonia with Rhitu, Simone Heng explores one of the biggest emotional realities of our time: why people feel increasingly disconnected despite constant digital connection. The conversation explores loneliness, vulnerability, emotional safety, communication, belonging, relationships and the psychological impact of modern life. Topics covered include: The loneliness epidemic Te...

What happens when you stop performing the version of yourself the world expects? In this conversation, I sit down with Natasha Badhwar — writer, filmmaker, educator and one of the most thoughtful observers of modern life and human relationships. This episode moved through themes that feel deeply personal and quietly universal: the pressure to succeed, the narrowing of identity, parenting with vuln...

In this conversation, I sit down with Steve Gove — co-founder of the Prague Fringe Festival, strategist, curator, and someone who has spent much of his life building communities across cities, cultures and creative worlds. What struck me most was how little of his life seems to have been built through certainty. And yet, somehow, that openness became the foundation for everything. We spoke about m...

What helps us live in alignment? In this conversation, I sit down with R. S. Prasanna to explore storytelling not only as craft, but as a philosophy for living. There’s a thread in this episode that stayed with me: That the way we make films… build teams… choose work…and define success… all reveal what we value. We spoke about underdog stories, the influence of his father, why he walked away from...

What does it actually take to make a relationship work? In this conversation, I sit down with Yashodara Lal - author, columnist , and someone who brings a rare mix of honesty, humour, and lived experience to conversations around relationships and modern life. There’s a thread through this episode that stayed with me. The idea that we’re often trying to “get it right” choosing the right partner, sa...

What does it really mean to live well? In this conversation, I sit down with Suvir Saran — Michelin-recognized chef, author, and someone whose life has moved through success, loss, identity, and reinvention in ways that feel deeply human. There’s a moment in this episode where he speaks about losing everything, financially, professionally and yet saying, very simply, that he feels “richer.” Not in...

What 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 conve...

What 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...

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....

"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 co...

We'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: ...

After 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...

What 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 eco...

Discover 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...

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 dr...

What 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 m...

What 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...

What 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...