Strength isn’t just about muscles — it’s about mindset, purpose, and resilience.

Meet Vispy Kharadi, the man who went from a banker’s desk to becoming India’s “Steel Man.” From surviving a near-death accident to earning a Guinness World Record, training the Indian Armed Forces, and teaching 1.2 million women self-defense — Vispy’s story redefines what true power means.

In this episode, he opens up about:

• How he reversed diabetes and thyroid through nutrition

• The mindset shift that made him unbreakable

• Lessons from training commandos and real-life warriors

• The truth about pain, discipline, and real success

By the end, you’ll see why strength isn’t found in the gym — it’s built in your mind.

Time Stamps  ( Links )

00:00 - trailer

2:26 - Intro

4:44 - parents role in health

5:46 - journey to becoming nutritionist

7:17 - diet without exercise

8:02 - daily routine

9:33 - importance of being selfish

10:17 - managing meals while travelling

11:54 - mistakes in nutrition

14:58 - common mistakes parents make

18:40 - nutrition schedule

24:12 - importance of nutrition for height and growth

25:39 - supplement intake

26:39 - importance of blood testing

27:21 - client intake - how does it work

28:55 - the future of genetic testing

32:45 - fitness mistakes that lead to chronic illness

35:42 - how important is it to strength train early

37:40 - impact of muscle hypertrophy in kids

38:18 - fit India movement

39:44 - confidence that comes with working out early

42:59 - strength and weakness in our armed forces

49:15 - does nutrition the mindset of a soldier

50:47 - supplement overload  leads to stress

53:26 - why should you do a blood test

56:29 - supplement for the youth

59:43 - what tests you should do

1:07:07 - advice for working out affectively

1:03:50 - personalized training

1:04:38 - importance of warm-ups and cool downs

1:07:18 - Visphy’s workout

1:09:21 - journey to winning Guinness

1:11:27 - rapid fire questions

1:15:13 - outro

About the guest

Vispy Kharadi is known across India as the “Steel Man” — a symbol of strength, grit, and purpose. Once a banker confined to a desk, he transformed his life after a near-fatal accident, proving that true power comes from within. A Guinness World Record holder, martial artist, and fitness innovator, Vispy has trained the Indian Armed Forces and empowered over 1.2 million women in self-defense. His journey from physical recovery to mental mastery stands as a living example that resilience is not built in comfort — it’s forged through courage, discipline, and an unshakable belief in one’s purpose.

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Resources

1. 00:02:21:03 - Research consistently shows children learn from and reflect their parents' behaviors and emotions. . Sources
   
   

2. 00:15:23:04 - Studies link mealtime screen use to reduced fruit and vegetable consumption, increased risk of obesity, and the compulsive consumption of ultra-processed foods . Sources
   
   

3. 00:35:33:24:   Children can improve strength by 30% to 50% after just 8 to 12 weeks of a well-designed strength training program. Youth need to continue to train at least 2 times per week to maintain strength. Source
   
   

4. There have been many thousands of studies on creatine since the early 1990s, with estimates ranging from over 1,000 to nearly 10,000 research reports and over 500 peer-reviewed publications evaluating its effects on exercise, muscle, aging, and health. The research is ongoing, with a recent systematic review analyzing over 1,300 articles related to creatine's impact on metabolism, performance, health, and disease management. source
   
   

5.    Resistance training increases muscle mass, metabolism, and bone density while reducing fat and improving cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health. It helps manage diabetes, reduces pain, and reverses some effects of aging. Source

strength training, in particular, has bone benefits beyond those offered by aerobic weight-bearing exercise. It targets bones of the hips, spine, and wrists, which are the sites most likely to fracture. What's more, resistance workouts, particularly those that include moves emphasizing power and balance enhance strength and stability. That can boost confidence, encourage you to stay active, and reduce fractures another way: by cutting down on falls. Source