That Heroic Fish

Award-winning travel writer Monisha Rajesh reflects back on philosophical conversations she had over ten years ago with host Milan Samani before she made the bold decision to jump on a plane to India where she travelled the entire country by train that resulted in her first major book deal. She has since written a second highly acclaimed book ‘Around the World in 80 Trains’. Yet despite the outer success, Monisha gives an honest account of her inner struggles, and with the insights of our resident monk, explores ways to develop mental strength and express the mind’s creative and higher potential.

This episode features themes that are associated with mental health. Vedanta should not be used to replace therapy for mental health issues.

Adapting to change, battling burnout and dealing with anxiety and uncertainty… health workers have been at the frontline over the last year. In this episode, community doctor GP Dr Milen Shah reflects on his attempts to thrive in tough times through forging personal connections and drawing on spiritual teachings in a year of the pandemic.

Futuristic tech ideas. 50 staff. Multiple awards and a big sale of his first start-up. In this episode co-founder of award-winning artificial intelligence company ‘Increasingly’ Sri Sharma explores how he’s seemingly effortlessly forged a path as a serial tech entrepreneur. With insights from our resident monk, Sri explores what helped catapult him to success and reveals the internal challenges he’s faced along the way.

Gender fluidity. A traditional upbringing. A passion for dance. Can they all co-exist? 27 year old non-binary performer Shiva reflects on the key moments that led to their identity taking expression on the very public platform of ‘Britain’s got Talent’, and the inner journey that has brought them to where they are today. With insights from our resident monk, Shiva explores what universal life lessons can be drawn from the steps they’ve taken. This is the full episode.

Does a profoundly traumatic life event mean it’s all over? Not for Neha Broota whose turbulent journey from marriage to moving overseas followed by sudden and unexpected divorce pushed her to put the philosophy of Vedanta to the test. Neha shares how she emerged from her darkest days and with the help of our resident monk, reflects on how life’s toughest moments can either make us bitter or better.  This episode features themes that are associated with mental health. Vedanta should not be used to replace therapy for mental health issues.

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That Heroic Fish looks at some of the most courageous steps that our guests have taken to get them to where they are today. Check out a quick introduction to the show

Pursuing your talent and passion. Composer Niraj Chag shares the courageous steps he took to push him along his path to create some of the most poignant and evocative British Asian music of the last decade.  But this is no ordinary story and with the help of our resident monk, discover what it really means to pursue your unique talent and passion. This is the full episode.

Pursuing your talent and passion. Composer Niraj Chag shares the courageous steps he took to push him along his path to create some of the most poignant and evocative British Asian music of the last decade.  But this is no ordinary story and with the help of our resident monk, discover what it really means to pursue your unique talent and passion. This is the short episode for those who are in a real rush but we urge you to enjoy the full length one.