Sushant Pradhan Podcast

Sushant Pradhan
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Conversations spark ideas and ideas lead to actions that drive growth of the society. I believe long and unfiltered deep conversation is a lost art in this near perfectly presented world. And this is my attempt to have real conversations with real minds and present them to you. The goal is to learn from the greatest minds and take you on the journey. Do subscribe if you feel this would add value to your life.

  1. 2d ago

    Ep: 633 | Dementia | The Disease That Makes You Forget! | Dr. Umesh Bogati | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

    Suggest Guests For Our Podcast: https://forms.gle/ytt6a9jxe8YwzsGD6 What is dementia, and how can we tell the difference between normal forgetfulness and a serious memory problem? Dr. Umesh Bogati, a Geriatrician, Social Worker, and Doctor at Bir Hospital, explains dementia, its early signs, memory loss, progression, risk factors, treatment, and the challenges families face while caring for someone living with dementia. The conversation explores dementia vs normal aging and forgetfulness, which parts of memory are affected first, whether dementia patients realize they have the condition, and how dementia progresses over time. Dr. Bogati also discusses the relationship between age and dementia, childhood dementia, lifestyle and dementia risk, and whether exercise can positively impact brain health. The episode also looks at supplements for dementia, the treatment process, and what families should do after a dementia diagnosis. How independent should a person with dementia remain? Should family members repeatedly make them recognize people they've forgotten? How should the home environment change as the condition progresses? The discussion also highlights empathy, awareness, family support, and maintaining a good lifestyle while living with dementia. A practical conversation for anyone wanting to better understand dementia symptoms, Alzheimer's and dementia, memory loss, dementia care, risk factors, and how families can support their loved ones. GET CONNECTED WITH Dr. Umesh Bogati: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dr.UmeshBogati/ LinkedIn - https://np.linkedin.com/in/umesh-bogati-4067a245

  2. 6d ago

    Ep: 632 | Why Is Nepal Not Progressing? | Nasty x Jason Vaidya | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

    Suggest Guests For Our Podcast: https://forms.gle/ytt6a9jxe8YwzsGD6 Why is Nepal not progressing despite decades of political change, development promises, and global opportunities? In this episode, rapper and producer Nasty joins geopolitical analyst and commentator Jason Vaidya for a wide-ranging conversation on Nepal’s development, geopolitics, war, democracy, money, technology, education, and the changing world order. They explore where Nepal may be falling behind, how global powers influence smaller countries, the origins and wider impact of the Russia-Ukraine war, debates around democracy, and Nepal’s possible role during a major global conflict. The conversation also moves through the Kennedy assassination, questions surrounding 9/11, the rise of the United States in the modern world, the power of money and the dollar, World War II, Japan’s post-war transformation, AI, emerging technology, and even the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Nasty also reflects on rap, social struggle, and how different generations experience society, while Jason shares geopolitical perspectives on global power, South Asia, education, and the challenges facing millennials. The episode asks a bigger question: are Nepal and the world entering one of their toughest periods yet? GET CONNECTED WITH: Jason Vaidya YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@GeoPoliticalCrossroad Nasty Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nastylikenasty/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nastylikenasty/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@nastylikenasty

  3. 6d ago

    EP: 631 | Can Nepal Build a $1 Billion Company? | Suman Rayamajhi | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

    Suggest Guests For Our Podcast: https://forms.gle/ytt6a9jxe8YwzsGD6 Suman Rayamajhi, Managing Director and Co-founder of Upaya, joins us for an in-depth conversation about entrepreneurship, business growth, logistics, investment, and what it really takes to scale a company in Nepal. Suman shares his journey from being a CA to becoming a business owner and explains how Upaya was built, how the company navigated COVID, and the challenges involved in growing a logistics business in Nepal. The conversation explores the leadership qualities founders need, how stock options work, what investors actually look for before investing, and how entrepreneurs can prepare their businesses for funding. We also discuss working with vendors, cash on delivery, inventory and warehouse management, the high cost of capital in different sectors, post-flood logistics management, and the potential use of drones in logistics. The discussion then moves into startup scalability, funding and investment, Upaya’s international expansion, and the difficulties entrepreneurs face while doing business in Nepal. Suman also shares his perspective on whether Nepal can produce a $1 billion company and what would need to change for Nepali startups to reach that scale. A practical conversation for anyone interested in Suman Rayamajhi, Upaya Nepal, entrepreneurship Nepal, startup funding, investors, business leadership, logistics business, startup scalability, warehouse management, and building a successful business in Nepal. GET CONNECTED WITH Suman Rayamajhi: LinkedIn - https://np.linkedin.com/in/suman-rayamajhi-0834507a

  4. Sep 24

    EP: 630 | Are You Damaging Your Spine? | Dr. Bikash Parajuli | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

    Suggest Guests For Our Podcast: https://forms.gle/ytt6a9jxe8YwzsGD6 Dr. Bikash Parajuli, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in Orthopedics and Traumatology, joins the podcast for an in-depth conversation about sports injuries, cycling injuries, gym injuries, back pain, spine health, and modern orthopedic surgery. He explains the risks involved in adventure cycling, common cycling injuries, runner’s knee, leg strength and longevity, pinched nerves, finger cracking, and the difference between good pain and bad pain during training. The conversation also explores David Goggins’ knee problems and what athletes can learn from extreme endurance figures such as James Lawrence, Jonas Deichmann, and Dean Karnazes. Dr. Bikash discusses what causes gym injuries, how cyclists and lifters can reduce injury risk, habits that support spine health, warning signs people should not ignore, and why forceful neck cracking can be dangerous. On the surgical side, he shares unique orthopedic cases involving bone lengthening, complex treatment, 3D surgical models used to prepare for difficult procedures, and common fears around back pain surgery and paralysis. He also explains how orthopedic surgeons approach complex cases and how technology can improve surgical planning. This episode brings together sports medicine, orthopedic surgery in Nepal, adventure cycling, injury prevention, spine care, knee pain, cycling safety, and practical lessons for runners, cyclists, gym-goers, and anyone who wants to stay active for the long term.

  5. Sep 24

    Ep: 629 | What Really Caused the Rasuwa Flood? Was It Climate Change? | Dipak Gyawali

    Suggest Guests For Our Podcast: https://forms.gle/ytt6a9jxe8YwzsGD6 Dipak Gyawali, an engineer and geopolitical analyst, joins the podcast for an in-depth conversation about Nepal’s floods, climate change, hydropower, development, agriculture and geopolitics. The discussion begins with one of Nepal’s biggest current debates: should every major flood automatically be linked to climate change? Gyawali discusses the Rasuwa flood, mass wasting, Himalayan geology and the different factors behind natural disasters. He also examines Nepal’s approach to climate compensation, climate justice and loss and damage, questioning how Nepal should present its case internationally. The conversation then moves into Nepal hydropower, sustainable development and the country’s energy future. Gyawali discusses whether Nepal’s current hydropower model is sustainable in the long run, the potential of pump storage hydropower and the relationship between energy, development and environmental risk. The episode also explores Nepal agriculture, long-term development challenges and Nepal geopolitics. Gyawali discusses the changing global order, globalization and Balen Shah’s UN appearance, along with the diplomatic questions surrounding Nepal’s climate and development message internationally. A wide-ranging discussion on Nepal climate change, Rasuwa flood, climate compensation Nepal, Nepal hydropower, pump storage hydro, agriculture, sustainable development, Balen Shah UN, Nepal geopolitics and Nepal’s energy future GET CONNECTED WITH Dipak Gyawali: Twitter - https://x.com/dipak_gyawali?lang=en

  6. Sep 18

    Ep: 628 | The Man Behind Nepal’s Iconic Photo's | Min Ratna Bajracharya | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

    Suggest Guests For Our Podcast: https://forms.gle/ytt6a9jxe8YwzsGD6 What is the story behind the iconic photograph from Nepal’s 1990 movement? Photojournalist Min Ratna Bajracharya revisits that image and shares his memories of working as a journalist during the protests. The conversation begins with the 1990 Jana Andolan, known in Nepal as २०४६ सालको जनआन्दोलन, before returning to the start of his photography journey. He discusses how he entered photography, his professional life, and the experiences that followed as he continued working behind the camera. Along the way, Min Ratna recalls meeting King Birendra and shares memories involving Toni Hagen and Narayan Gopal. From earning Hagen’s trust to the story behind a famous photograph of Narayan Gopal, these accounts bring the people associated with the pictures into the conversation. The discussion also touches on Dashrath Rangasala, Samyak Dan, and his recollections connected to the earthquake. Later, he reflects on Nepal’s many revolutions and discusses the Nepal royal massacre, adding further chapters to a conversation spanning photography, public figures, and political change. For viewers interested in Nepal’s history, Nepali photojournalism, or the stories behind familiar photographs, this episode brings those interests together through Min Ratna’s experiences. Watch the full conversation to hear how his photography journey connects with the historical moments discussed—and the personal memories that sit beyond the frame. GET CONNECTED WITH Min Ratna Bajracharya: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/minratnabajracharya/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/minratna.bajracharya/

  7. Sep 18

    EP: 627 | Everything You Need to Know About Wine! | Wine Making, History & Culture | Deepak Acharya | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

    Suggest Guests For Our Podcast: https://forms.gle/ytt6a9jxe8YwzsGD6 Deepak Acharya is a wine enthusiast and the Managing Director and Founder of Drinkers Nepal. In this podcast, he breaks down the world of wine from a Nepalese perspective, discussing the Nepal wine industry, changing drinking culture, wine appreciation, and how consumers can better understand what they are drinking. The conversation explores everything from the history of wine and wine culture in Nepal to the complete wine making process. Deepak explains red wine, white wine, French wine, wine origins, wine bottle labels, and how different types of wine are produced and consumed. He also discusses whether expensive wine is really better, what determines wine quality, and how beginners can choose a good wine without simply looking at the price. Deepak also explains how to read a wine bottle and understand wine labels, how to store wine at home, when wine can expire, and the differences between consuming red wine and white wine. He shares wine recommendations and insights into how Drinkers Nepal was established and developed as a platform around drinking culture and education. This episode is a detailed introduction to wine for beginners as well as anyone interested in wine in Nepal, the Nepal wine industry, wine history, wine storage, wine recommendations, wine making, red wine vs white wine, and the evolving wine culture in Nepal. GET CONNECTED WITH Deepak Acharya: LinkedIn - https://np.linkedin.com/in/deepak-acharya Drinkers Nepal Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thedrinkersnepal/?hl=en LinkedIn - https://np.linkedin.com/company/the-drinkers-nepal

  8. Sep 17

    Ep: 626 | You Can't Boost Your Immunity! | Autoimmune Diseases Explained | Dr. Dharmagat Bhattarai | Sushant Pradhan Podcast

    Suggest Guests For Our Podcast: https://forms.gle/ytt6a9jxe8YwzsGD6 Can you really boost your immunity? Are autoimmune diseases increasing in Nepal? And how much do we actually understand about the human immune system? In this episode of the Sushant Pradhan Podcast, Prof. Dr. Dharmagat Bhattarai, Nepal's first and only subspecialist in Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology, explains the science behind immunity, autoimmune diseases, immune disorders, allergies, and rheumatological conditions. Dr. Dharmagat Bhattarai discusses why autoimmune diseases may be increasing, how immune diseases are treated in Nepal, and why Nepal still has significant awareness gaps around immune system diseases. He explains what the immune system actually is, whether age affects immunity, how people should approach a check-up for immunity disorders, and why the idea that you can simply "boost" your immune system is misleading. The conversation also explores how to make the immune system function properly, the limitations of the human body, genes and disease, gene editing, bone marrow transplantation and the rare ARPC1B disorder. Why does ARPC1B appear to affect some Nepalese patients? What can genetic research tell us about disease? And how could gene editing shape the future of human health? This episode covers the immune system, autoimmune diseases in Nepal, immune disorders, immunology in Nepal, rheumatology, allergies, ARPC1B, gene editing, bone marrow transplant, and the future of human genes. GET CONNECTED WITH Dr. Dharmagat Bhattarai: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Dharmagat.immunology.rheumatology/ Twitter - https://x.com/Dharmagat1?s=20

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Conversations spark ideas and ideas lead to actions that drive growth of the society. I believe long and unfiltered deep conversation is a lost art in this near perfectly presented world. And this is my attempt to have real conversations with real minds and present them to you. The goal is to learn from the greatest minds and take you on the journey. Do subscribe if you feel this would add value to your life.

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  • Creator
    Sushant Pradhan
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    628
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sushant Pradhan
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    Sushant Pradhan Podcast

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