Find Your Ultra

Vipin Sharma

Find your ultra is a show where we talk deep health and personal growth. Hosted by Vipin Sharma who is an ultra marathon runner and a student of nutrition. He chats with experts to reveal their secrets that can help you execute on your dreams. Join us as we embark on this journey of learning from inspiring individuals. Visit: www.instagram.com/ultravipin

  1. Jul 4

    Don't Trust Your Mind - A Monk & an Ultrarunner talk about transcendance | Swami Aniruddha | EP 110

    An Italian raised in the Alps who became a Hindu monk. Swami Aniruddha (Bhakti Marga) joins Vipin Sharma fresh off a 21-day Himalayan pilgrimage-recorded close to midnight, just hours after an 8-hour drive from Rishikesh-for a conversation at the intersection of the body and the spirit. They explore how challenging the body becomes a doorway to the mind: the four stages of ultrarunning and how they mirror Vipassana, the crab that only sheds its shell under pressure, taming the mind through mantra and self-talk, the Bhagavad Gita's chariot, and why all 8 billion of us are ultimately searching for the same thing. If this episode resonates with you, please follow the podcast and share it with someone who might need it. Chapters 00:00 – Trailer 01:29 – Intro 06:19 – From the Italian Alps to an Indian monk 07:12 – Age 6: Asking a priest, "Who am I?" 09:11 – The seeking years: Jobs, travel & what was always missing 13:47 – Childhood, family & church as culture 16:23 – How India found him: Autobiography of a Yogi 19:12 – First journey to India (2004) 23:26 – The lingam, the healer & meeting his Sadhguru 28:29 – When the whole world turned against him 30:34 – The rational mind: A man's biggest obstacle 32:12 – Vipin on staying open: Fatherhood & letting go 37:27 – Sharing wisdom without imposing it 42:13 – The Bhagavad Gita in a nutshell 43:34 – Inside the 21-day Himalayan pilgrimage 52:40 – Sacred places & the real inner pilgrimage 54:50 – Why the mountains? Challenge reveals you 57:03 – Vipassana & the four stages of ultrarunning 1:00:03 – The fourth stage: Watching yourself from a distance 1:06:22 – Challenges are a gift: The crab & its shell 1:11:03 – When the mind wants to quit: Don't trust it 1:13:18 – Bannister, Kipchoge & self-talk becoming reality 1:19:08 – 80,000 thoughts & the root of negative self-talk 1:22:23 – The chariot of the Gita: Senses, mind & Self 1:26:37 – Hard things: Building ego vs. dissolving it 1:29:04 – Why is everyone searching for happiness? 1:34:11 – The answers & his closing messageConnect with Find Your Ultra📧 Guest suggestions & business inquiries:findyourultra@gmail.com YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FindYourUltra Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/find_your_ultra/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/findyourultra/ WhatsApp Channel:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakfwa0DjiOca1x9vI1G Follow Swami AniruddhaYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@UCfYZhy5z_xCyj-GZEnAmM4A Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sv.aniruddha/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SwamiAniruddha108/ Listen to Find Your UltraSpotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/40ml3QFPj0lJNpJXP8mVVO Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/find-your-ultra/id1665368604 Audible:https://www.audible.in/podcast/Find-Your-Ultra/B0BWFW34DS Follow Vipin SharmaInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/ultravipin/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ultravipin X:https://x.com/ultravipin About Find Your UltraFind Your Ultra is a podcast about deep health, personal growth, and human potential. Hosted by ultra-marathon runner and certified nutritionist Vipin Sharma, each episode features conversations with inspiring experts, athletes, monks, scientists, and thinkers to uncover practical wisdom for living a healthier, more purposeful life.

    Don't Trust Your Mind - A Monk & an Ultrarunner talk about transcendance | Swami Aniruddha | EP 110
  2. Jun 27

    Jisne Delhi Ko Daudna Sikhaya ft. Coach Ravinder Ki Backstory | PFS | Vipin Sharma | FYU 109

    Ek mechanical engineer, desk job ke saath - Coach Ravinder (Ravinder Singh) koi born runner nahi the. Unhone apne 40s mein dobara running ko apnaya aur India ki sabse influential grassroots running communities mein se ek khadi kar di. Find Your Ultra ke is episode mein, host Vipin Sharma baithte hain Coach Ravinder ke saath - unke safar ko samajhne ke liye. Pehle ladkhadate hue 2km runs se lekar "Coach" banne tak ka safar - wo insaan jiske peeche hain anginat running events, Delhi NCR ke runners ke liye free weekend hydration support, beginner training programs, aur underprivileged athletes ko support karne wali kai initiatives. Is baatcheet mein wo philosophy saamne aati hai jisne ye sab chalaya: running as the great equalizer, kyun community, competition se zyada maayne rakhti hai, failure aur balance ka imaandaar sach, aur ek zaroori health warning jo har runner ko shuru karne se pehle sunni chahiye. Is episode mein aap jaanenge: Kaise ek complete beginner ne marathon tak ka ek structured raasta banaya Kyun strength training ne sab kuch badal diya - aur umar ke saath smarter tarike se train kaise karein "Coach Ravinder" naam ke peeche ki asli kahaani Kyun long-distance running, age aur gender-neutral ho jaati hai Athletes aur communities ko sahi tarike se support kaise karein Wo medical checkup jo har amateur runner ko zor lagane se pehle karwana chahiyeHealth, fitness aur personal transformation par aisi aur baatcheet ke liye Find Your Ultra ko subscribe karein. _____ If you have any guest suggestions for our podcast, mail us at:findyourultra@gmail.com Follow Find Your Ultra's Social Media Handles:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FindYourUltraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/find_your_ultra/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findyourultra/WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakfwa0DjiOca1x9vI1G For any other queries EMAIL:findyourultra@gmail.com Follow Coach Ravinder's Social Media Handles: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coach_ravinder/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100045447302508/?locale=en_GBX: https://x.com/CoachRavinder 🎧 Listen To #FindYourUltra On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/40ml3QFPj0lJNpJXP8mVVO?si=f3fce8bb7419449f 🎧 Listen To #FindYourUltra On Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/find-your-ultra/id1665368604 #FindYourUltra #FYU #UltraVipin #podcast #SelfHelp __ INSTAGRAM: @ultravipinhttps://www.instagram.com/ultravipin/ FACEBOOK: @ultravipinhttps://www.facebook.com/ultravipin X: @ultravipinhttps://x.com/ultravipin ---------------------------------------------- About: Find Your Ultra is a channel where we talk about deep health and personal growth. Hosted by Vipin Sharma, an ultra-marathon runner, and a certified nutritionist. He chats with experts to reveal their secrets that can help you execute your dreams. Join us as we embark on this journey of learning from inspiring individuals. Thanks for dropping by. Vipin used to be a regular MBA with a regular day job and a host of unhealthy habits leading to weight issues. He started running and studied nutrition to lose weight, and along the journey, he ended up running a bunch of ultra marathons. Learning, however, is a lifelong pursuit. Join us in this journey to transcend my flawed self, and you may also just 'Find Your Ultra'.

    Jisne Delhi Ko Daudna Sikhaya ft. Coach Ravinder Ki Backstory | PFS | Vipin Sharma | FYU 109
  3. May 4

    Iran 2026: What the Entire World Gets Completely Wrong About Its People | Aakash Nambiar | EP 108

    Iran is being bombed. The world is watching the war. But nobody is talking about the people.Aakash Nambiar - known as Barefoot Mallu - is an ultramarathoner and traveler who spent a month living in Iran. He ran there. He ate there. He was invited to secret midnight parties there. And right now, his friends are still inside, texting him between internet blackouts, not knowing if they'll be alive tomorrow.In this episode of Find Your Ultra, Vipin sits down with Aakash for his third appearance on the show - and this time, the conversation is unlike anything we've done before.This is not geopolitical analysis. This is a human story.WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:→ What Iran is actually like - from someone who lived there for a month→ The underground party scene that will completely shatter your image of Iran→ The Cyrus Cylinder: the world's first human rights charter, written in Iran before Christ→ Why Iran is not an Arab country - and why that matters→ The real reason Iran and Israel are at war (it goes back to 1948)→ Do Iranians actually want this war? What Aakash's friends are saying from inside Iran→ Lebanon - the country that didn't start this war and is losing it anyway→ The Strait of Hormuz and why Iran's biggest trump card may also destroy it→ What samosa, biryani, kulfi, and ice cream have in common with Iran→ The hostel Aakash stayed at in Iran - now completely bombed→ A message from inside Iran: "I don't know if I'll be here tomorrow. I just want someone to remember."

    Iran 2026: What the Entire World Gets Completely Wrong About Its People | Aakash Nambiar | EP 108
  4. Apr 3

    The World Is at War - A Monk Who Flew Through It Explains Why It Will Never Stop ft. Rishi Aaradhakananda | EP 107

    What does it feel like to fly over an active war zone—and feel no fear? That’s exactly where Rishi Aaradhakananda found himself on his way to India—his flight cancelled on the tarmac as bombs dropped on Abu Dhabi airport. Three days, three countries, one mission: to follow Gurudev's call. But this episode goes far deeper than the travel story. Rishi Aaradhakananda—a Western-born monk and teacher at Bhakti Marg—sits down with Vipin to unpack some of the most profound questions of our time: Why do wars keep happening? Is God truly fair when innocent children are born into suffering and dying in wars between different countries? How does karma actually work across lifetimes? Do you really have to give up everything to walk a spiritual path?The answers are rooted in thousands of years of Sanatana Dharma—and they are more relevant today than ever. We hope you enjoy this episode and share your thoughts in the comments. Guest Suggestions: Email us at: findyourultra@gmail.com Follow Find Your Ultra: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FindYourUltra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/find_your_ultra/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findyourultra/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakfwa0DjiOca1x9vI1GFor queries: Email: findyourultra@gmail.com Follow Rishi Aaradhakananda: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rishiaaradhakananda/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luis.cardoso.794/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwEl4ksfeW42AKl4NlGcCbgListen to #FindYourUltra: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/40ml3QFPj0lJNpJXP8mVVO?si=f3fce8bb7419449f Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/find-your-ultra/id1665368604 Audible: https://www.audible.in/podcast/Find-Your-Ultra/B0BWFW34DS?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdpFollow Vipin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultravipin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ultravipin X: https://x.com/ultravipinAbout the Podcast: Find Your Ultra is a channel where we explore deep health and personal growth. Hosted by Vipin Sharma, an ultra-marathon runner and certified nutritionist, the podcast features conversations with experts who share insights to help you execute your dreams. Vipin’s journey began as a regular MBA professional with unhealthy habits and weight challenges. Through running and studying nutrition, he transformed his life and went on to complete multiple ultra marathons. Learning is a lifelong pursuit. Join us as we strive to transcend our limitations—and maybe you’ll ‘Find Your Ultra’ too.

    The World Is at War - A Monk Who Flew Through It Explains Why It Will Never Stop ft. Rishi Aaradhakananda | EP 107
  5. Mar 25

    Why You Can’t Lose Weight (Even When You Try Hard) ft. Ishi Khosla | Vipin Sharma | EP 106 | FYU

    Most people think weight loss is about eating less and exercising more. But what if that’s not the real problem? In this episode of Find Your Ultra, clinical nutritionist Ishi Khosla explains why your gut health may be the real reason you are struggling with weight, cravings, energy, and even diseases like diabetes. She talks about: Why calorie counting doesn’t always work How gut health controls hunger and cravings The truth about protein powders and processed foods Why modern wheat and food systems are affecting your body How to fix your diet in a simple, sustainable wayIf you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not getting results, this episode will change how you look at food and health. Have a guest suggestion?Email us at: findyourultra@gmail.com Follow Find Your Ultra: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FindYourUltra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/find_your_ultra/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findyourultra/ WhatsApp: Join ChannelFor queries:Email: findyourultra@gmail.com Follow Ishi Khosla: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ishi_khosla/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/khosla.ishi/ X: https://x.com/IshiKhosla1 LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/ishi-khosla-97761593 Website: https://ishikhosla.inListen to Find Your Ultra: Spotify: Listen on Spotify Apple Podcasts: Listen on Apple Podcasts Audible: Listen on AudibleFollow the host (Vipin Sharma): Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultravipin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ultravipin X: https://x.com/ultravipinAbout the Podcast: Find Your Ultra is a channel where we talk about deep health and personal growth. Hosted by Vipin Sharma, an ultra-marathon runner and certified nutritionist, the show features conversations with experts to uncover insights that help you perform at your best. Vipin’s journey started as an MBA with an unhealthy lifestyle and weight issues. Through running and studying nutrition, he transformed his life and went on to complete multiple ultra marathons. Learning is a lifelong pursuit. Join us as we continue this journey to grow, evolve, and help you Find Your Ultra.

    Why You Can’t Lose Weight (Even When You Try Hard) ft. Ishi Khosla | Vipin Sharma | EP 106 | FYU
  6. Mar 3

    They Said Our Marriage Was Wrong | Ankita Konwar on Love, Loss & Being Invincible | EP 105

    Ankita Konwar opens up about love, grief, endurance, and what it truly means to live an invincible life.In this powerful conversation, the Ironman athlete, barefoot runner, and Pinkathon leader shares the untold story behind her journey.In this deeply personal episode of the Find Your Ultra Podcast, Ankita Konwar joins Vipin Sharma for a heartfelt conversation about resilience, identity, endurance, and the mindset required to live life on your own terms.Many people know Ankita as an endurance athlete, an Ironman finisher, and the partner of Milind Soman. But her story goes far beyond headlines.In this conversation, Ankita reflects on her childhood growing up close to nature in Assam, the profound influence of her father, and the lessons grief taught her after losing him. She speaks openly about navigating loss, processing emotions, and how grief can transform the way we see life.She also shares the story of how she met Milind Soman, how their relationship evolved, and how she dealt with public scrutiny around their age gap marriage while staying grounded in her own values.The conversation then shifts to her endurance journey. From running barefoot to overcoming her fear of water and completing an Ironman, Ankita talks about the mindset that helped her push past self doubt and redefine her limits.We also dive into the philosophy behind Pinkathon and the Invincible Women Run, a movement encouraging women across India to prioritise their health, challenge their limits, and discover the strength they already carry within themselves.This episode is about endurance beyond sport. It is about love, resilience, courage, and the quiet power of believing in yourself.⸻KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED* Ankita Konwar’s childhood in Assam and growing up close to nature* The relationship she shared with her father and lessons from grief* Love, marriage, and dealing with public scrutiny around the age gap with Milind Soman* Why Ankita runs barefoot and how it connects her to nature* From fear of water to completing an Ironman triathlon* Endurance mindset and pushing beyond perceived limits* The philosophy behind Pinkathon and its impact on women’s health in India* The vision for the Invincible Women Run and why women are natural endurance athletes* Building confidence, resilience, and self belief through sportWe hope you will enjoy this episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments._____If you have any guest suggestions for our podcast, mail us at:- findyourultra@gmail.comFollow Find Your Ultra's Social Media Handles:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FindYourUltraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/find_your_ultra/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findyourultra/WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakfwa0DjiOca1x9vI1GFor any other queries EMAIL: findyourultra@gmail.comFollow Ankita Konwar's Social Media Handles:-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milindrunning/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilindRunning/X: https://x.com/milindrunning🎧 Listen To #FindYourUltra On Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/40ml3QFPj0lJNpJXP8mVVO?si=f3fce8bb7419449f🎧 Listen To #FindYourUltra On Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/find-your-ultra/id1665368604🎧 Listen To #FindYourUltra On Audible:https://www.audible.in/podcast/Find-Your-Ultra/B0BWFW34DS?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp#FindYourUltra #FYU #UltraVipin #podcast #SelfHelp __INSTAGRAM: @ultravipinhttps://www.instagram.com/ultravipin/FACEBOOK : @ultravipin https://www.facebook.com/ultravipin X : @ultravipinhttps://x.com/ultravipin----------------------------------------------About :Find Your Ultra is a channel where we talk about deep health and personal growth.Hosted by Vipin Sharma, an ultra-marathon runner, and a certified nutritionist.

  7. Feb 14

    Inside Project 300: India’s Attempt to Break 300 KM in 24 Hours ft. Ashwin Adiga | Enerjiva | EP 104

    Project 300 is India’s most ambitious ultrarunning experiment — an attempt to see whether Indian athletes could break 300 kilometres in a 24-hour run.In this episode, Ashwin Adiga takes us deep inside Project 300 — a months-long endurance experiment involving elite Indian ultrarunners, coaches, sports scientists, nutritionists, biomechanics experts, and crew.This is not a motivational episode.It’s a behind-the-scenes breakdown of how extreme endurance performance is actually built.From training systems and data collection to race-day decision-making, injuries, nutrition failures, mental breakdowns, crew fatigue, and moments where quitting felt inevitable — this conversation documents the entire journey, not just the outcome.What this episode covers:How Project 300 was designed from the ground upWhy attempting 300 km in 24 hours requires far more than fitnessTraining cycles, load management, and data-driven decisionsNutrition experiments, gut training, and race-day fueling plansInjuries, shoe failures, and real-world constraints Indian athletes faceThe unseen pressure on crews, coaches, and team managersWhat actually happened at the 24-hour World Championships in AlbiWhy the number 300 mattered — and why it didn’tThe episode also explores a bigger question:What does it take for Indian endurance sports to move closer to world-class standards?This conversation is for runners who want depth — not shortcuts.For anyone curious about ultrarunning, sports science, endurance systems, or how ambitious projects unfold when reality pushes back.If you want to understand endurance beyond training plans and Instagram reels, this episode is for you.Guest: Ashwin AdigaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/funkshwin/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashwin-adiga-18415a104Connect with Find Your Ultra:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FindYourUltraInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/find_your_ultra/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/findyourultra/WhatsApp Channel: Join HereEmail: findyourultra@gmail.comAbout Find Your Ultra:Find Your Ultra is a podcast hosted by Vipin Sharma - ultra-marathon runner and certified nutritionist - where we explore deep health, endurance, and personal growth. Through conversations with experts and high performers, the show uncovers practical insights to help you execute your goals and push beyond your limits.Learning is a lifelong pursuit. Join the journey — and you may just Find Your Ultra.

    Inside Project 300: India’s Attempt to Break 300 KM in 24 Hours ft. Ashwin Adiga | Enerjiva | EP 104
  8. Jan 10

    Nakul Butta, founder - All IN RUNNING on Coaches' Corner | New Series | EP 103 | Vipin Sharma | Find Your Ultra

    This episode marks the launch of a brand-new series under the Find Your Ultra Podcast: Coaches’ Corner. In this first episode, we sit down with endurance coach Nakul Butta to unpack how real coaching actually works — not just training plans, but decision-making, judgment, restraint, and long-term athlete development. Unlike regular Find Your Ultra episodes that focus on personal journeys, Coaches’ Corner is a more structured, insight-driven format, created to extract maximum value from coaches across disciplines — running, nutrition, psychology, physiotherapy, and more. In this episode, we explore: What makes a coaching process truly holistic Why most runners progress too fast — and pay the price later How coaches think about long-term athlete development The real role of technology in endurance coaching Why recovery, nutrition, and sleep matter more than hacks How to approach ultras without shortcuts When coaches should say no to athletes Why mindset, patience, and consistency decide longevityThis conversation is for: Runners training for 10K, marathon, or ultramarathons Athletes considering hiring a running coach Coaches refining their own coaching philosophy Anyone serious about sustainable performance and long-term fitness🎧 Listen. Learn. Raise your game. Show Notes: Link to Nakul Butta’s previous episodes: 1. Spotify Episode 2. YouTube Episode Guest Suggestions: Email us at findyourultra@gmail.com Follow Find Your Ultra: YouTube: Find Your Ultra Instagram: @find_your_ultra Facebook: Find Your Ultra WhatsApp Channel: Join Here Follow Nakul Butta: Instagram: @nakul.butta Facebook: The Nakul Butta LinkedIn: Nakul Butta Follow All In Running: Website: allinrunning.com Instagram: @allinrunning Facebook: Run All In LinkedIn: All In Running Listen to Find Your Ultra: Spotify: Spotify Apple Podcasts: Apple Podcasts Audible: Audible

    Nakul Butta, founder - All IN RUNNING on Coaches' Corner | New Series | EP 103 | Vipin Sharma | Find Your Ultra

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Find your ultra is a show where we talk deep health and personal growth. Hosted by Vipin Sharma who is an ultra marathon runner and a student of nutrition. He chats with experts to reveal their secrets that can help you execute on your dreams. Join us as we embark on this journey of learning from inspiring individuals. Visit: www.instagram.com/ultravipin