RunYogi Diaries Podcast

In conversation with a cardiologist who is going beyond traditional modern medicine to provide holistic health to people.  As a cardiologist also trained in Energetic Medicine, Angelic Reiki, and as a Soul empowerment life Coach, he helps to empower people's lives. We explore the idea that we were energy and by hacking it we can access our well-being and ability to heal ourselves. 0:00 Intro...

In the house today is Dharmendra, aka coach "D " aka Dhammo. Dhammo 's story of pursuing a passion by stepping out of their comfort zone and doing what makes one happy. From pursuing a Boston qualification to leaving a lucrative consulting job to start a coaching practice, his is a fascinating journey. Hope you take some nuggets of wisdom from his story. 0:00 Intro and background 4:02 Flashback an...

In the house is Colin Turner, who is on a mission to help former athletes regain their fitness at any age, and find joy, fulfillment, and accomplishment. He is a lifelong athlete who is passionate about nutrition and wellness. Over the years, he has discovered what a difference fitness and exercise have made to his mental health, sense of accomplishment, and energy levels.  Colin can be reach...

#health #lifestyle In the house is Sukanya Sridhar, a health lifestyle coach that's making a difference by sharing her success with others. We zoom into the core principles of her coaching. Sukanya shared her personal journey of recovering from cancer and her pursuit of endurance sports in episode 6. Chapter timelines 0:00 Intro and background 2:49 The why of lifestyle coaching 5:43 Discovering wh...

In conversation with Dr. Srinivas Panja, Endocrinologist, avid runner, and marathoner. We get into hormone health 101 and learn about the key hormones, their functions, and their relationship to health.  Dr. Srinivas Panja bio  Dr. Panja earned his medical degree from Kurnool Medical College in India and finished his residency in internal medicine at Aurora Sinai Medical Center in Milwau...

#marathoner #entrepreneur    Vijay Venugopal is a sub-3 hr marathoner and the CEO of a major supplement brand in India, Fast n’up. WE get behind the scenes of his amazing growth in running marathons , starting from a 4.02 finish to consistently running sub-3 many times over. And we dig into the entrepreneur story of how the supplement brand Fast ’n Up.   0:00 Intro and background 3:...

In conversation with wellness coach, Zumba Instructor and Flow coach Jyothika Dwarkanath on what is holistic fitness.  We get behind the scenes on her own personal journey. And ask some fundamental questions about what does fitness actually mean, and the downside of over training. YouTube link : https://youtu.be/RZxCRgLEnO8 0:00 Intro and background 3:45 Flashback, what got the fitness journe...

In the house , Gururaj Nayak , a young mountaineer turned runner who does not let his feet injury stop him, has scaled many personal peaks. From leading exciting Himalayan Expeditions, running at the highest elevation ultra at Kardung La , starting marathons at a 4.20 finish and within 2 years achieving a finish time of 3.12 hrs , is a tale of an individual who loves pushing his limits and experie...

In conversation with Mahesh Nambiar, a dear friend and a personal transformation expert on how to bring the current year to a logical completion  , and create space for extraordinary to happen in the new year.  We dig into how to create the space and tools for creation that is powerful and awe inspiring .   0:00 and background  3:22 What is Transformation(versus change)  6...

Paul Devillo is the one who believes that he is yet to achieve his athletic peak . In his early 50s that's a refreshing mindset , something any one us can embrace to push ones limits . Endurance sports like much of life is all about mindsets and attitudes, you get what you percieve and act. Paul isn’t just a believer, he also walks the talk, for someone who just started running just 10 years ago,...

Nisha Ramesh's story is if that of a woman who made the hard decision to put family above career. It was a very tough choice. This may as well be the story of many women in our communities , who are the unsung heroes , that delicate their lives to home making and raising family.   But over the course of time she discovers the passion for running that transformed her life in ways she didn...

Shirley Shean in the house today, who at 75 has been running for over 40 years including 8 full marathons, and competing, placing in a gamut of half marathons and shorter distance races. We get behind the scenes of her journey, and the secret to her longevity . Youtube link: https://youtu.be/t_aELo2K6X4 Chapter timelines   0:00 Intro and Background  3:17 Flashback  7:33 Running in t...

Arnab Banerjee is a quintessential endurance sports enthusiast , because for one he is accomplished mountaineer and runner , but also a person with an eye for capturing the beauty of the great out doors , and someone how reflects on his experiences greatly to learn and grow. We get behind the scenes on his journey . YouTube link : https://youtu.be/vnUKj0RA_24

In conversation with Sunil Nair, a dear friend,  a budding runner, and a self-proclaimed stand-up ( pun intended). We take a dig at ourselves as runners for fun. No egos have been harmed in the process.  We look at our lives as a runner, from an obsession with numbers, shoes, fashion, and everything in between. Hope you enjoy this light-hearted conversation! YouTube :https://youtu.be/DW9...

The show guest today is Shibani Gulati epitomizes the quote, " When life gives lemons, make lemonade". After a diagnosis of kidney failure in her early 20(s), she fought her way to pave a path of empowerment and happiness. We get behind the scenes how she transformed from feeling like a victim to taking life by its horns and thriving. YouTube link : https://youtu.be/hqqlmmaY_Qg

Anil Rao is in the house today. Someone who has been at the ultra game for a couple of decades in the San Francisco bay area. His journey is unique because he thrives on the road running as much as he has thrived on the trails. He has a podium finisher in ultras and is in pursuit of a Boston qualifier that he missed by 5 mins in a previous PR. We get behind the scenes on how he built his impressiv...

A pleasure to be talking the Ben Proko an 18-time Ironman, Ultraman, Tri coach, and Race Director. Who BTW for his day job teaches kids Music, isn't that incredible?  We get behind the scenes on it all began for him, how it became a central theme in his life, and what’s been changing in his journey as a Triathlete, the challenges, and the pleasure of directing his own races. Hope you enjoy an...

Blossom Fernandez is sort of pioneering women's participation in triathlons from India. For a sport that needs access to good infrastructure, involves intense training, and can be darn expensive, the barriers of entry are many. In 2016, if you had her she would be an ‘ironman’, she would probably have been in disbelief. but that’s her story. from a 5k back in 2016 to an ironman in 2019 at Copenhag...

In the house in this episode is Prashanth Rao, someone with a story of a mid-life crisis, the sort when you stare at your blood work and everything looks bleak. But he used it to transform his life, who realized all the success and money meant nothing without good health. He then goes on to embrace a healthy lifestyle and become a runner that went to finish a Boston qualifying marathon. No small a...

In the house today is a life long runner and more recently a bare foot ultra-runner He describes himself as a primalist. He is Nutritionist, Qigong , Breathwork and Primal Movement Instructor, World Class Life Empowerment Coach and Holistic Connection Specialist. He has dedicated his entire life to the pursuit of Self-Connection and Mastery, from studying Vajrayana Tantric Buddhism and Inner Fire...

Davy Crockett is in the house today,  someone who has been running ultras for a long time having to his credit over 200 ultras, of which are 105 100 miler races, including a few on a treadmill!!!!  In his blog, he says he runs 100 miler races…  because he can, because of the challenge, because he enjoys it  He is also an ardent historian, and his website www.ultrarunninghistory...

In conversation with the amazing Mona Rayachoti, who has a fascinating story of “despising sports” during the growing up years, to now embracing her inner athlete through marathons and triathlons. and additionally, she is effectively using endurance sports for self-care and mental wellness   We get behind the scenes how it started, scaled, key lessons along the way that can be valuable t...

Dilip Kumar is a pioneer of sorts for his community who are traditionally traders and business people from one of the oldest trading districts of Bengaluru. These are people soaked in the great tradition, culture, and food, but an active lifestyle usually takes a back seat.  Dilip breaks that stereotype, he does not mind being the odd man out and setting an example of what's possible. His pur...

In this episode is Anu Singh, a veteran of sorts in the SFO Bay Area running scene running amongst the South Asian community.  Although she started late in her 40s, that didn’t stop her from conquering the marathon, 50k(s) and ultimately the 100 milers, with half iron man thrown in as a cherry on top.  What's fascinating about her journey is her transformation from running for self to ru...

In conversation with the incredible Kanchan Kabad who at 65 does not let age slow her down. If there is someone who demonstrates living one’s life fully and with purpose, she would be it. Her journey embodies the mindset of can do and must do, and she is one the few who gets the big picture, because everything she does includes a big picture, be it be running for fighting cancer or inspiring other...