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

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 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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