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

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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Self-Improvement is Making You Lonely? Good

On this special Guru Purnima episode of Beyond the Known, host Jitesh Vaswani takes us on a deeply personal and spiritual journey. Drawing from the ancient Upanishads and his own experiences with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, he reveals the five signs of a true guru, a presence that doesn't just teach, but transforms. 

From the blossoming of inner wisdom to the quiet joy that needs no reason, this reflection is a heartfelt tribute to those who guide us from darkness to light.

This isn't just about honoring a person, it's about recognizing the shift that happens within you when you're in the presence of real grace. Whether you're on a spiritual path or simply searching for deeper meaning, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters. If someone has been a guiding light in your life, this is your moment to honor them. If this episode touches your heart, share it with someone who has been a light in your life. Let’s walk this sacred path together, 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 
🎧 More from Beyond the Known: @beyondtheknownpod 

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5 Signs of a True Guru | Guru Purnima Special with Jitesh Vaswani

Larry Namer, the legendary media entrepreneur and co-founder of E! Entertainment, reveals a rarely told story behind the glitz of Hollywood: the grit and the fascinating cable tv history. On this inspiring entrepreneurship podcast with Jitesh Vaswani.

Larry opens up about the early struggles, bold bets, and disruptive ideas that shaped cable television.
From splicing underground cables in Manhattan to building a media empire seen in 142 countries, Larry’s journey is a masterclass in ingenuity, courage, and unconventional thinking. He also shares deeply personal insights and how it shifted his priorities and brought him closer to family, wellness, and purpose.
This episode is one of the most eye-opening business success stories you’ll hear. Larry’s lessons on entrepreneurship, building resilience in business, and reinventing yourself through it, go far beyond the known, reminding us that success doesn’t start in a boardroom; it starts with belief.
 
🔗 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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Off Script with Larry Namer: Building Empires, Breaking Rules, Embracing AI

In this informative episode of Beyond The Known, our host Jitesh Vaswani sits down with Justin Hai, founder of Rebalance Health, to unpack what he calls the real pandemic: The cortisol overload. With deep scientific insight, Justin reveals how chronic stress and modern overstimulation are silently dismantling our health.

From the biochemical impact of food and the necessity of strength training to the often-overlooked toll of constant screen time, Justin dives into three intersections of wellness: nutrition, exercise, and technology. He shares how to reduce cortisol through practices like Art of Living and conscious digital discipline, combined with targeted stress and anxiety supplements. This conversation is a wake-up call for anyone feeling stuck in a stress loop, offering insights into cortisol levels, treatment for high cortisol, and effective stress management techniques to reclaim your rhythm, your hormones, and your health.

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: https://www.instagram.com/jiteshvaswani/
🎧 More from Beyond the Known: https://instagram.com/beyondtheknownpod  | https://youtube.com/@beyondtheknownpodcast?si=cnHLfr_kXuRUJikj
 
📘 Pre-order Justin’s upcoming book “Stress Nation”: https://a.co/d/eydMsib
🎥 Watch for the documentary "She Heal" coming soon on Amazon Prime
🌐 Learn more about Rebalance Health: https://rebalancehealth.com
 
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How Cortisol Affects Your Life | Biohacking with Justin Hai

In this inspiring episode of Beyond The Known, Jitesh Vaswani reveals the effects of constant digital input, dopamine spikes and modern hustle culture and how it dysregulates our nervous systems, leaving us drained, unfocused and overwhelmed. Through personal stories and powerful insights, he explains that rest isn’t a luxury but a necessity for real clarity and performance. 
Discover the science behind focus fatigue, the role of breathwork in resetting your state. Learn about 5 simple tools to reclaim your energy, attention and peace. This isn’t just a motivational episode, it’s an invitation to slow down, rewire your rhythms and redefine what it means to truly thrive. If you’ve been hard on yourself, this one’s for you. 

🔗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: https://www.instagram.com/jiteshvaswani/
🎧 More from Beyond the Known: https://instagram.com/beyondtheknownpod  | https://youtube.com/@beyondtheknownpodcast?si=cnHLfr_kXuRUJikj

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Clarity Isn’t About Doing More, It’s About Doing This

In this deeply reflective episode, Jitesh Vaswani, Beyond The Known host, sits down with Dean Kinzer, the founder of Kinzer Coins and the co-host of The Ancient Coin Hour, to explore the power of ancient coins and how they connect us to history, revolutionize ancient civilization and reshape the current world. From Ceaser’s bold propaganda to Brutus’s infamous denarius, Dean offers insights on how these small artifacts carry big stories and why they still matter. 

Along with host, Dean traces the threads of history through Greece, India and the Ottoman Empire, weaving in rich stories of power, betrayal and cultural legacy. Whether you are a history buff, a curious learner or someone who never saw coins the same way again, with this eye-opening conversation, discover how the past isn't just preserved in museums but in your very hands. 

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: https://www.instagram.com/jiteshvaswani/
🎧 More from Beyond the Known: https://instagram.com/beyondtheknownpod  | https://youtube.com/@beyondtheknownpodcast?si=cnHLfr_kXuRUJikj

📲 Connect with Dean Kinzer: https://www.instagram.com/kinzercoins 
🌐 Learn more about Ancient Coins: https://kinzercoins.com 

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