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Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Herbalife India's new podcast with Manika Batra reveals the mindset behind sporting excellence
In its latest episode of Live Your Best Life, Unscripted, Herbalife India features a powerful conversation with Manika Batra, one of the most prominent names in Indian sport. Titled 'Personal Growth Through Sports: Life Lessons from Table Tennis,' the episode brings listeners face-to-face with the grit, discipline, and drive that have defined Manika's remarkable career. Personal Growth Through Sports: Life Lessons from Table Tennis Player Manika Batra. Hosted by Ajay Khanna, Managing Director of Herbalife India, the episode covers everything from Manika's historic run to the round of 16 at the Paris 2024 Olympics, a first for any Indian woman in singles table tennis, to her views on mental resilience, recovery, and staying motivated. 'Sports has been my greatest teacher,' Manika shares. 'It's taught me how to stay mentally strong, how to bounce back from setbacks, and how to keep working hard even on the toughest days.' The conversation moves beyond competition and medals. Manika opens up about her personal challenges, from injuries and self-doubt to the pressure of expectations, and how consistent training, clean nutrition, and mental preparation have kept her going. She also discusses the critical role of supplements in her routine, especially while travelling for international tournaments and during high-intensity training blocks. 'Supplements are an essential part of my routine,' she says. 'When you're training hard or on the move, you don't always get the right nutrition from food alone. I trust Herbalife products to give me the support I need.' Manika's journey also touches upon her plans to give back to the community. She reveals her vision for a high-performance training academy that will support young table tennis players with the right facilities, not just physically, but mentally and nutritionally. Adding to the episode's depth is the perspective from host Ajay Khanna: 'Manika's story is not just about winning, it's about evolving,' he says. 'Her insights on resilience, consistency, and wellness make this episode a must-listen, not just for aspiring athletes but for anyone striving for personal growth.' The episode ends with a fun rapid-fire round where Manika shares her favorite cheat meal (chole bhature), music playlist, and even recalls a fan who once asked her to teach his dog table tennis. Watch the Full Episode YouTube: Also streaming on: Spotify: Apple Podcasts: Amazon Music: Whether you're a sports fan, a wellness enthusiast, or someone seeking inspiration, this episode of Live Your Best Life, Unscripted offers a rich mix of insights, personal anecdotes, and actionable advice. Herbalife (NYSE: HLF)is a premier health and wellness company, community and platform that has been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers science-backed food products to consumers in more than 90 markets through entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle to live their best life. Live Your Best Life, Unscripted is an extension of that mission, a platform where real stories meet real science, helping listeners make better choices, one episode at a time. Stay tuned, new episodes drop monthly with more inspiring guests and wellness insights. Note to readers: This article is part of HT's paid consumer connect initiative and is independently created by the brand. HT assumes no editorial responsibility for the content, including its accuracy, completeness, or any errors or omissions. Readers are advised to verify all information independently. Want to get your story featured as above? click here!
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Manika Batra opens up about grit, nutrition & giving back on Herbalife's podcast 'Live Your Best Life, Unscripted'
In a world where sports often focus on medals and podium finishes, India's table tennis star Manika Batra brings the spotlight back to what really counts, discipline, consistency, and a mindset built for resilience. In the latest episode of Live Your Best Life, Unscripted, Herbalife India's podcast series hosted by Ajay Khanna, Managing Director of Herbalife India, Manika talks about how sport has shaped her not just as an athlete, but as a person. Titled 'Personal Growth Through Sports: Life Lessons from Table Tennis,' the episode is a refreshingly honest conversation with the Commonwealth Games gold medallist and Paris 2024 Olympian, who became the first Indian woman to reach the round of 16 in singles at the Olympics. 'Sports has been my biggest teacher,' says Manika. 'It's taught me to be disciplined, stay positive, and push through even on the hardest days.' The episode goes beyond wins and records. Manika opens up about overcoming injuries, handling pressure, and finding strength through mental training and breathing exercises. She talks about how setbacks, whether it's a lost match or self-doubt, have pushed her to grow, adapt, and come back stronger. Nutrition also plays a key role in the conversation. As a Delhi native with a fondness for chole bhature, Manika explains how she balances her cravings with the demands of high-performance sport. She also shares her belief in clean supplementation and how Herbalife products have helped her stay fuelled during packed travel schedules and rigorous training. 'Nutrition and supplements are non-negotiable for me,' she adds. 'I trust what I use, especially when I'm competing or recovering.' The episode strikes a balance between inspiration and practical takeaways. From the importance of mental strength in close matches to her dream of launching a training academy for young paddlers, Manika's message is clear: success isn't just about talent, it's about mindset, routine, and giving back to the community. Host Ajay Khanna reflects on the conversation: 'Manika's story is about more than just sports. It's about belief, focus, and the ability to inspire others through action. Her journey perfectly captures what this podcast is about, real stories that encourage us to be better every day.' The episode ends on a fun note with a rapid-fire round, revealing Manika's favorite cheat meal, playlist preferences, and even a fan DM asking her to teach a dog table tennis. Watch the Full Episode Also streaming on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) is a premier health and wellness company, community and platform that has been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers science-backed food products to consumers in more than 90 markets through entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires their customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle to live their best life. Live Your Best Life, Unscripted is Herbalife India's wellness-focused podcast series that features candid conversations with athletes, doctors, and changemakers, all sharing insights on living healthier, stronger, and more purposeful lives. More stories. More impact. One episode at a time.
Hans India
15-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Karan Johar gets real about parenthood
While Karan Johar is celebrated as one of Bollywood's most influential filmmakers, behind the glitz and glamour, he plays another important role—that of a devoted father to his adorable twins, Yash and Roohi. As Father's Day 2025 approaches, it's the perfect time to revisit some heartfelt parenting anecdotes the Dharma head honcho shared on his Audible podcast Live Your Best Life with Karan Johar. 'You came from my heart' In a candid conversation with Masaba Gupta, KJo opened up about how he's navigating difficult questions from his children about their birth. 'Those questions have started,' he admitted. 'So far, I've been poetic. I tell them, 'You've come from Dada's heart'. But I know I'll eventually have to sit down and explain the truth.' When fashion meets brutal honesty Even Bollywood's fashion icon isn't spared by the critiques of his little ones. Karan shared a hilarious moment: 'Sometimes, my mum asks me to change before leaving the house, and Yash and Roohi go, 'Dada, you look like a clown'.' The joy and challenge of co-parenting Johar reflected on his unconventional family structure, stating, 'Raising Roohi and Yash with Mum is the single best decision I've made. Best. But it was certainly not the easiest.' A tribe that fills the gaps Despite not having a life partner, Karan considers his circle of friends and his mother Hiroo Johar as his children's pillars of love. 'They couldn't be more surrounded by a mother's love—with my mum, and my tribe—Gauri, Farah, Neha, Shweta, and Kajal,' he said. The sports day panic In a relatable moment with Neha Dhupia, KJo recounted his son's innocent but anxiety-inducing challenge: 'Yash once asked, 'Why don't you run this race with me?' I panicked—thinking I'd lose to my own seven-year-old!' From emotional revelations to laugh-out-loud moments, Karan Johar's fatherhood journey is filled with love, learning, and a whole lot of heart.
Hans India
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
This Father's Day, Here's A Look At 5 Revelations on Modern Parenting from Karan Johar's Podcast on Audible
'There is no one correct way of being a family as long as there is true understanding and support,' says Karan Johar — and that's exactly the kind of heart-led honesty that runs through his conversations on his podcast 'Live Your Best Life with Karan Johar' on From raising twins as a single dad to finding strength in his 'found family,' Karan chats about all things modern parenting on Episode 4 of the series, called Modern Families, with Ira Khan, Neha Dhupia and Avantika and Durjoy Dutta. He shares, 'My chat with Ira and Neha has reaffirmed my belief that there is no cookie cutter, one size fits all approach to modern families. It's about what works for you, it's about evolving with time and having the awareness, compassion and courage to do what it takes so that everyone in your family can thrive and live their best life.' This Father's Day, we turn to five moments where Karan reflects on what it means to parent with empathy: On Facing The Imminent Questions From His Kids: "I will have to have a chat with my twins, about how they came into this world…" In an emotional moment with Masaba, Karan opens up on the honest conversations that lie ahead with his kids, Yash and Roohi about their birth. He discusses with Masaba the importance of leading those talks with truth and love, 'Those questions have started. And while I've been poetic so far about it with them, I've said, 'You've come from Dada's heart.' He adds, 'I will have to have a chat with my twins, about how they came into this world…' as they begin to ask deeper questions about their birth. On Fashion Feedback From His Kids: 'Dada, You Look Like a Clown!' Even one of Bollywood's most stylish dads isn't safe from the brutal honesty of his kids. Karan recalls the times Yash and Roohi have roasted his outfits and how he wouldn't trade those playful jabs (or warm hugs) for anything. He shares, 'Because dressing up back home is an altogether different scenario. I'll sometimes have my mum telling me to go back to my room and change while Yash and Roohi tell me, 'Dada, you look like a clown.' But when I'm traveling, I miss their brutal honesty, their hugs and, most of all, the joy of our little family unit of four.' On Parenting His Way: 'Raising Roohi and Yash with Mum is the single best decision I've made in my life' Karan opens up about building a home with his mother by his side and raising a different-looking family with pride, strength, and unconditional love, proving that what matters most isn't structure, but support. Speaking of raising a differently structured family, he shares, 'Raising Roohi and Yash with Mum is the single best decision I've made in my life. Best. But it was certainly not the easiest.' On Found Families and Forever Bonds: 'One of the greatest joys of my life that my children benefit so much from is that the tribe I've built through my life. I have this army of really strong relationships' From Gauri Khan to Farah Khan and Neha Dhupia, Karan celebrates his chosen family who've stood by him and his children like a rock. He shares, 'I had no siblings, but I did have... a found family. One of the greatest joys of my life that my children benefit so much from is that the tribe I've built through my life I have this army of really strong relationships - family who are close to me and to my mom and my kids and they've been there for me they've been my friends who've been so supportive.' He adds, 'for my kids, they couldn't be further from lacking 'a mother's love' – they have my mum and they have an endless shower of love and support of my found family - Putlu (Kajal Anand), Shweta (Bachchan), Gauri (Khan), Farah (Khan), Neha (Dhupia).' On Sports Day Jitters and Stepping Up: 'I have to kind of figure out how do I balance my strengths and weaknesses so that my children have an all-around existence ' In conversation with Neha Dhupia, Karan Johar tells her, '…one day Yash told me, why don't you run this race with me? And I was like, oh my God, I'll lose to my seven-year-old. And then he told me all the other dadas ran the parents' race.' He speaks about the small ways he's challenging himself—to be present, to learn, and to give his children the balanced upbringing he always wished for. Karan says 'I have to kind of figure out how do I balance my strengths and weaknesses so that my children have an all-around existence. Dance is my thing but football is not my strength. So, on sports day, I find myself so lost because I feel like how do I make my kids more sporty than I was? Because I know being sporty is amazing. The spirit of sportsmanship, or the health and fitness attached to it is critical. I knew I combated weight issues because I was not sporty and I didn't play sport. And now I'm like trying very hard to bring in football in their life, or try and bring in athletics in their life.'
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Here are some of Karan Johar's top parenting moments this Father's Day
Aside from being a Bollywood mogul, Karan Johar is also a doting father to his twins - Roohi and Yash. As we celebrate Father's Day 2025 on Sunday, let us turn back the clock and check out some precious parenting moments of KJo during his Audible podcast "Live Your Best Life with Karan Johar" the talk with the kids During a heart-to-heart with Masaba Gupta, the Dharma head spoke about the day he would have to tell his kids how they came into his world. 01:04 Leading actresses are paranoid as parents, says Karan Johar "Those questions have started. And while I've been poetic so far about it with them, I've said, "You've come from Dada's heart", I will have to have a chat with my twins, about how they came into this world." kids turn fashion police Known for being a fashionista, even Karan has to face his children's harsh criticism about his wardrobe choices. He was heard saying, "I'll sometimes have my mum telling me to go back to my room and change while Yash and Roohi tell me - Dada, you look like a clown." 3. Co-parenting Roohi & Yash Speaking of raising a differently structured family, KJo revealed that "Raising Roohi and Yash with Mum is the single best decision I've made in my life. Best. But it was certainly not the easiest." 4. KJo's found family Despite not having a life partner, Karan is blessed to have a close-knit circle of friends, who are a part of his found family including - Gauri Khan, Farah Khan, Neha Dhupia, Shweta Bachchan, and Kajal. "My children couldn't be further from lacking 'a mother's love' - they have my mum and the endless support of my tribe." Karan Johar shared. 5. Overcoming the Sports Day jitters Just like any of us, KJo also has his weaknesses. Talking to Neha Dhupia, Karan recalled the day when his son Yash asked him a question that got him scared. "One day Yash told me - why don't you run this race with me? And I was like - oh my God, I'll lose to my seven-year-old. And then he told me all the other dadas ran the parents' race," the filmmaker remembered.
