Primate Talk

Arundhati Verma

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Primate Talk brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with creators, thinkers, and everyday masters who are reshaping the world in their own ways. From productivity and science to spirituality, fitness, and mental health, every dialogue is designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth. More than a podcast, it’s a journey into the depths of human experience where you can join me and discover what it truly means to be.

May 31

Built, Not Born | Vrushali Prasade & Danish Abdi | Primate Talk #16

In May 2026, Vrushali Prasade & Danish Abdi swam a distance of 23 kilometres from Sri Lanka to India. Open ocean. Side by side. 10 hours and 45 minutes.Four years ago, neither of them could swim.This is the story of how two full-time IT professionals from Bengaluru went from holding life jackets in the Maldives to crossing the Palk Strait together - through Olympic triathlons, half Ironmans, a full Ironman in Barcelona, and two attempts at the English Channel that didn't go to plan.But more than a swimming story, this is a masterclass in designing a life around one question; what am I actually capable of?In this episode we cover:* The near-drowning first date* The Maldives moment that started it all* How they built an elite training life around full-time careers* Two English Channel attempts: what went wrong, and what they learnt* The Palk Strait- the swim, the nutrition, the preparation, and what those 10 hours actually felt like* What's next: and the message they want to leave behindFind them on:1. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/our.life.in.miles/2. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourlifeinmiles3. Website: https://www.ourlifeinmiles.com/4. Blogs: https://ourlifeinmilescom.wordpress.com/Production Crew:1. Host - Arundhati Verma (@higher.primate )2. Cameras - Akshay K (@akshay28_ ) 3. Post Production - https://www.instagram.com/konfedmedia led by Aman Verma (@avogada)This video contains limited use of third-party copyrighted material for purposes such as commentary, criticism, and storytelling. All rights belong to their respective owners.

1h 35m
Apr 12

Triathlon, Ironman & the Art of Suffering Smart | Ujjwal Anand | Primate Talk #15

Ujjwal Anand was a track and field athlete at BITS Pilani before accidentally stumbling upon the world of Ironman. What started as curiosity turned into a full-time pursuit, and today he is one of India's fastest and most accomplished triathletes.A 3x Ironman 70.3 Goa podium finisher, Ironman 70.3 Vietnam Age Group podium finisher, and Ironman 70.3 World Championship competitor, Ujjwal has raced across Vietnam, France, Bahrain, Colombo and India, clocking a personal best of 4:31 hours at Ironman 70.3 Bahrain. He is also a four-time BMF Triathlon winner (2021, 2022, 2024 & 2025), BMF Ultra 21k winner, and Promise ITT winner in Bangalore.Beyond racing, Ujjwal co-founded Team Ultra, a Bangalore-based endurance coaching platform that has helped over 100 athletes, from complete beginners to seasoned competitors, train smarter, build sustainable routines, and cross finish lines they never thought possible.In this episode, we get into his journey from engineering and startups to pursuing triathlon full-time, what it takes to compete on the world stage, and how he's building a community of endurance athletes in India.

1h 14m
Feb 11

Rewiring Human Performance with Functional Mushrooms | Kavya Gandhe | Primate Talk #14

In this conversation, we talk about the types of functional mushrooms and their unique benefits, science behind them, building a consumer brand in a space full of misinformation, and so much more.If you’re curious about human performance, alternative wellness, or the mindset behind building a purpose-led startup, stay tuned - this one’s for you

1h 16m
Jan 4

Surf Club India: Building Community Through Water | Jinal Trivedi | Primate Talk #13

In this episode of Primate Talk, I speak with Jinal Trivedi, co-founder of Surf Club India, about how water can become a medium for trust, courage, and community. We talk about her journey from a corporate life at Google to building Surf Club India, a community-centric initiative hosting beginner-friendly retreats across India’s coastal regions. Through surfing in the ocean and complementary practices like Kalaripayattu, yoga, Surfskate, ice baths etc. Surf Club India creates safe spaces for people to work through their fear of water and reconnect with their bodies. This conversation explores why fear of water is so common, how it can be gently overcome with support, and why community often matters more than individual bravery. It is an episode about movement, presence, and finding belonging through shared experience.

1h 4m
11/29/2025

Movement that Awakens, Stillness that heals | Urmi Kothari | Primate Talk #12

Urmi Kothari is not a fitness coach, she is an architect of energy.She teaches you how to move not for aesthetics, but for awareness, discipline, and identity.For more than two decades she has rebuilt bodies, rewired minds, and helped people reclaim their power through intelligent movement.Her philosophy doesn’t worship grind or punishment, it honours breath, nervous system, intuition, and the quiet strength that comes when the body and spirit finally agree.If you’re tired of “quick fixes” and fitness culture that leaves you burnt out, Urmi shows a path where movement awakens and stillness heals.

1h 35m
04/17/2022

Sankalp Jonna | Building Profitable SaaS Businesses - Primate Talk #11

Sankalp Jonna is the CTO/Co-founder of DelightChat.io Tune in to the podcast to know more about Sankalp's journey as an entrepreneur.

1h 12m
10/10/2021

Virginia Thrasher | Shooting Diaries - Primate Talk #10

Virginia Thrasher is an American sports shooter who won a gold medal in the women's 10 meter air rifle at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics. Listen in to the podcast as Ginny tells her story as an athlete with captivating depth and eloquence.

1h 2m
09/04/2021

Abhishek Shetty | Learning Stories - Primate Talk #9

In this episode of the Primate Talk Podcast, I sit down with Abhishek Shetty, a teacher, researcher, and an educator. We discuss about Abhishek's journey and his keen insights on the education system. We talk about 'learning' at the core of being humans, and discuss about it as being an art as much it is science. We also discuss about the latest research and innovative strategies being implemented worldwide to make education a wholesome experience catered to the different capabilities of the individuals.

1h 34m

Primate Talk brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with creators, thinkers, and everyday masters who are reshaping the world in their own ways. From productivity and science to spirituality, fitness, and mental health, every dialogue is designed to spark curiosity and inspire growth. More than a podcast, it’s a journey into the depths of human experience where you can join me and discover what it truly means to be.

Creator

Arundhati Verma
Years Active

2021 - 2026
Episodes

17
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Arundhati Verma
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