In this powerful introductory episode, host Jitesh Vaswani opens up about his lifelong journey of curiosity — from getting lost in literature under a blanket fort to exploring science, spirituality, and self-discovery. He shares the personal evolution that led him to launch this podcast, and the deeper reason behind every conversation to come.

Through stories of school memories, meditative practices, and hard-won life lessons, Jitesh sets the tone for Beyond The Known — a space for honest exploration, meaningful dialogue, and growth. Whether you're navigating adulthood or just hungry to learn, this episode is your invitation to break fear, start something new, and journey beyond the obvious.

From Harry Potter to Heisenberg: How I Got Here

🔗What does it truly mean to be unprogrammable in a world that constantly tries to define you? In this powerful episode of Beyond the Known, Dave Asprey, the Father of Biohacking, opens up about his personal transformation - from corporate burnout and trauma to a life of conscious breath, forgiveness, and higher awareness. 

Join host Jitesh Vaswani and Dave Asprey as they dive into:
• How to biohack your nervous system and emotions
• Why forgiveness is a powerful tool for personal freedom
• The science of breathwork and becoming energetically still, and why Art of Living works.
• Reclaiming your mind, body, and spirit through ancient and modern wisdom
• His newest book Heavily Meditated and why stillness is strength

This is not just an interview. It’s a spiritual wake-up call for high performers, seekers, and anyone yearning to move beyond the known.

🔗Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🧘‍♂️ Learn Art of Living Part 1: https://bit.ly/3ZDssMJ
🧘‍♂️ Learn Art of Living with Jitesh Vaswani: https://bit.ly/4dzyTpS
🔥 Buy Shankara Gheesutra: https://bit.ly/4kDvQPL
🔥 Buy Sri Sri Tattva Golden Monkey Ghee: https://bit.ly/43BGWxO
📘 Dave Asprey’s Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated

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Dave Asprey Reveals the Missing Piece in Peak Performance

🔗Step into the heart of spiritual leadership and conscious living with Dr. Ajay Tejasvi, former World Bank executive, meditation expert, and nephew of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. In this deeply personal and powerful episode of Beyond The Known, Ajay shares his remarkable journey from a childhood steeped in human values to becoming a global voice for breathwork, alignment, and inner mastery.

In this episode, you’ll discover:
• What it’s like growing up with a spiritual master as your uncle?
• How breath becomes leadership and stillness becomes strength?
• Why modeling values matters more than preaching them?
• Inside stories from global Art of Living events like the World Culture Festival?
• The power of meditation, service, and cleanliness in building a conscious life?

Dr. Ajay beautifully bridges the corporate world and spiritual wisdom, offering insights that are as practical as they are profound. This conversation is for anyone seeking to live a life of purpose, presence, and personal alignment.

🔗Resources & Links to Dive Deeper:
🧘‍♂️ Learn Art of Living Part 1: https://bit.ly/3ZDssMJ
🧘‍♂️ Learn Art of Living with Jitesh Vaswani: https://bit.ly/4dzyTpS
🔥 Buy Shankara Gheesutra: https://bit.ly/4kDvQPL
🔥 Buy Sri Sri Tattva Golden Monkey Ghee: https://bit.ly/43BGWxO
📘 Dave Asprey’s Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated

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Learn How to Stop Fighting Your Own Mind With Ajay Tejasvi

What does it take to rise, fall, and rise again - not just as a champion, but as a human being?

In this raw and powerful episode of Beyond the Known, former UFC Bantamweight Champion Miesha Tate shares her deeply personal story of transformation, from the wrestling mats in high school to the brightest lights in MMA, and through the challenges of motherhood, loss, and rediscovery.

Join host Jitesh Vaswani and Miesha as they dive into:
 • How she broke barriers in a male-dominated sport
 • The unseen struggles behind the spotlight
 • Her powerful evolution through motherhood and identity shifts
 • Why winning was never the goal, it was always about presence and purpose
 • Redefining success by becoming the best version of herself

This isn’t just about fighting. It’s about awakening, resilience, and the courage to begin again, with heart, humility, and grace.

🔗Links Mentioned in the Episode:
🧘‍♂️ Learn Art of Living Part 1: https://bit.ly/3ZDssMJ
🧘‍♂️ Learn Art of Living with Jitesh Vaswani: https://bit.ly/4dzyTpS
🔥 Shankara: https://bit.ly/3SPGVBE
🔥 Sri Sri Tattva: https://bit.ly/4mWKO5q
📲 Connect with Jitesh Vaswani: @jiteshvaswani | @mieshatate
💥 More from Beyond the Known: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheknownpod
 
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From the Cage to Courage: Miesha Tate's Unforgettable Journey of Resilience and Rediscovery!

Self-doubt doesn’t shout it whispers. It creeps in quietly when you're about to do something bold. In this heartfelt solo episode of Beyond the Known, host Jitesh Vaswani opens up about the inner critic we all carry and how we can learn to live with it, without letting it lead.

Whether it’s launching a podcast, taking an exam, or chasing a dream, self-doubt shows up. But so can stillness. Drawing from the teachings of Gurudev, his own breathwork journey, and a parable from the Buddha, Jitesh shares three grounded tools to move through doubt with clarity and courage.

This isn’t about eliminating fear. It’s about showing up gently, truthfully, anyway.

🔗 Links Mentioned & Resources
🧘‍♂️ Learn Art of Living Part 1: https://bit.ly/3ZDssMJ
🧘‍♂️ Learn Art of Living with Jitesh Vaswani: https://bit.ly/4dzyTpS
🔥 Explore Shankara: https://bit.ly/3SPGVBE
🔥 Explore Sri Sri Tattva: https://bit.ly/4mWKO5q
📲 Connect: @jiteshvaswani

🎧 Watch More from Beyond the Known: https://www.youtube.com/@beyondtheknownpod

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The Voice in Your Head Isn’t Always Right

In this powerful episode of Beyond the Known, Ritu Favre, visionary President at Emerson, mother, and fierce advocate for women in leadership opens up about her extraordinary journey from self-doubt to self-definition.

Ritu shares the pivotal moments that reshaped her life and leadership. She reflects on the quiet force of mentorship, the power of vulnerability, and why breaking internal barriers matters just as much as external ones.

Tune in to discover how Ritu went beyond titles, beyond expectations and ultimately, beyond the known.

🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode
🧘‍♂️ Learn Art of Living Part 1: https://bit.ly/3ZDssMJ
🧘‍♂️ Learn Art of Living with Jitesh Vaswani: https://bit.ly/4dzyTpS
🔥 Shankara: https://bit.ly/3SPGVBE
🔥 Sri Sri Tattva: https://bit.ly/4mWKO5q

📲 Connect with Jitesh Vaswani: @jiteshvaswani
📩 Contact Ritu Favre: Ritu.Favre@emerson.com

🎧 More from Beyond the Known: @beyondtheknownpod

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Leading Without Labels: Ritu Favre on Redefining Success

In this powerful Keith Thurman Interview, the former boxing world champion reveals a rarely seen side of victory: the emotional toll. He candidly discusses athlete mental health and mental health in sports, sharing his struggles after big wins, including post-fight dopamine crashes and public pressure.

On this reflective sports psychology podcast with Jitesh Vaswani, Keith opens up about his path to recovery and self-awareness. His journey led him to a transformative Art of Living Retreat at The Art of Living Retreat Center. There, guided by global spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, he experienced life-changing ancient wellness practices.

Keith was introduced to breathwork, cold exposure, and deep meditation, finding true healing from within through methods like David Elliott breathwork. For the first time, he discovered strength in stillness, not just in the ring. This episode is one of the most inspiring sports stories you'll hear, an honest look at the challenges behind the glory, reminding us that true strength begins within.

🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode
🧘‍♂️ Learn Art of Living Part 1: https://bit.ly/3ZDssMJ
🧘‍♂️ Learn Art of Living with Jitesh Vaswani: https://bit.ly/4dzyTpS
🔥 Shankara: https://bit.ly/3SPGVBE
🔥 Sri Sri Tattva: https://bit.ly/4mWKO5q

📲 Connect with Jitesh Vaswani: @jiteshvaswani

🎧 More from Beyond the Known: @beyondtheknownpod
🎧 Keith Thurman & Gurudev: https://youtu.be/vrTvASMFWOc

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From Knockouts to Inner Peace: Keith Thurman’s Journey Beyond Boxing

In this introspective episode of Beyond The Known, Jitesh Vaswani delves into the often-overlooked experience of solitude that arises during periods of profound personal and spiritual growth. This is not the typical loneliness we rush to escape, but a rare, transformative stillness, one that occurs when your inner evolution outpaces the world around you.

Jitesh unravels the paradox of this solitude, showing that it’s not a void to be feared, but a sacred space for introspection, recalibration, and redefinition. If you’ve ever felt disconnected or misunderstood on your spiritual journey, this video will illuminate why that sense of isolation is not a misfortune, but a signpost to your greater self.

Join us as we explore the profound beauty of this inner metamorphosis and discover how to navigate the delicate balance between solitude and self-discovery.

🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode
🧘‍♂️ Learn Art of Living Part 1: https://bit.ly/3ZDssMJ
🧘‍♂️ Learn Art of Living with Jitesh Vaswani: https://bit.ly/4dzyTpS
🔥 Shankara: https://bit.ly/3SPGVBE
🔥 Sri Sri Tattva: https://bit.ly/4mWKO5q

📲 Connect with Jitesh Vaswani: @jiteshvaswani
🎧 More from Beyond the Known: @beyondtheknownpod

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