The Aditi Govitrikar Show

What if your blood reports look “normal” but your body is already warning you that something is wrong?

Preventive medicine specialist Dr Vishakha talks about why chronic fatigue, poor sleep, unexplained hair fall, increasing belly fat and changing periods should not automatically be dismissed as stress, hormones or ageing. The key is not one abnormal report, but recognising patterns before they develop into bigger metabolic problems.

The conversation covers insulin resistance, blood sugar and HbA1c, diabetes prevention, perimenopause and menopause, caffeine and sleep, protein and muscle loss, strength training, supplements, intermittent fasting and the everyday habits that influence long-term health. Dr Vishakha also explains why annual health checkups are only a snapshot and why understanding your health trajectory matters more.

Watch till the end for a practical approach to preventive health, metabolic health and ageing better.

What if your blood reports look “normal” but your body is already warning you that something is wrong?

Preventive medicine specialist Dr Vishakha talks about why chronic fatigue, poor sleep, unexplained hair fall, increasing belly fat and changing periods should not automatically be dismissed as stress, hormones or ageing. The key is not one abnormal report, but recognising patterns before they develop into bigger metabolic problems.

The conversation covers insulin resistance, blood sugar and HbA1c, diabetes prevention, perimenopause and menopause, caffeine and sleep, protein and muscle loss, strength training, supplements, intermittent fasting and the everyday habits that influence long-term health. Dr Vishakha also explains why annual health checkups are only a snapshot and why understanding your health trajectory matters more.

Watch till the end for a practical approach to preventive health, metabolic health and ageing better.

Can starting Botox at 21 make it stop working later? How young is too young for cosmetic treatments, and how can you improve your skin without getting influenced by every new skincare trend online?

In this episode of The Aditi Govitrikar Show, dermatologist Dr. Jaishree Sharad explains the science behind skincare, anti-ageing treatments and aesthetic procedures. She breaks down what Botox actually does, when someone may consider starting it, whether Botox resistance is real, and how an experienced doctor can soften lines without creating an unnatural or frozen face.

The conversation also clears up the widespread confusion between Botox and fillers. Dr. Jaishree explains why they serve different purposes, how fillers restore volume, what can cause an overfilled appearance, and why the quality of the product, correct placement and expertise of the practitioner matter as much as the treatment itself.

Beyond cosmetic procedures, this episode offers a practical guide to building a skincare routine according to your skin type rather than copying an influencer, celebrity or friend. Dr. Jaishree explains how to identify oily, dry, sensitive and combination skin, how long products need before showing results, and why constantly changing products can do more harm than good.

The conversation also covers:

• Skincare routines for different skin types and ages
• Sunscreen, retinol, vitamin C, niacinamide and hyaluronic acid
• Microneedling, lasers, HIFU and radiofrequency treatments
• PDRN, exosomes, skin boosters and red-light therapy
• Pigmentation, acne and treatment safety for Indian skin
• Why social-media skincare trends should not replace a dermatologist’s assessment

Shaan has spent decades giving voice to love, heartbreak, friendship and some of the most personal memories of an entire generation. In this candid conversation, the celebrated Bollywood playback singer opens up about the experiences, relationships and losses that shaped the warmth, optimism and unmistakable sense of hope in his music.

He reflects on what it means to become part of people’s private stories through songs used for proposals, breakups, celebrations and moments of longing. Shaan explains why he consciously avoids leaving listeners trapped in sadness, even when singing about heartbreak, and why he wants his voice to feel like comfort, reassurance and a warm embrace.

The conversation also explores how the music industry has changed. Shaan shares his perspective on younger audiences driving streaming trends, shorter song formats, why many recent Bollywood songs struggle to achieve lasting recall and whether AI-generated singers and virtual performers could reshape the future of music.

Beyond his career, Shaan speaks openly about losing his father at a young age, his father’s battle with depression, the resilience with which his mother supported the family and how those experiences shaped his positive outlook. He also reflects on his marriage to Radhika, supporting his sons as they build their own careers and the discipline that has kept his voice and body strong after 50.

Watch this conversation for a rare look at the man behind the songs that defined a generation. 

In this conversation, Shaan shares:

• How he responded when playback singing opportunities began to decline

• Why artists must accept when the industry starts looking for a newer sound

• How daily riyaaz and vocal training became essential after 40

• Why fitness, breathing and consistency matter for vocal longevity

• What has changed between the Bollywood music of the 2000s and today

• How independent music is creating new opportunities for younger artists

• Why he chose reinvention over bitterness when his career entered a quieter phase

Indian bodies evolved to survive scarcity, but modern lifestyles are now creating a serious metabolic health crisis. In this conversation, Dr. Shashank Joshi explains why many Indians tend to store more fat, build less muscle, and develop diabetes, obesity, and hormonal disorders even when they do not appear visibly overweight.

For generations, the Indian body adapted to famine, hunger, and high levels of physical activity. Today, sedentary routines, fast food, poor sleep, excessive screen time, and low muscle activity have created the opposite environment. Our bodies continue to store energy, but we no longer use it through regular movement. This can lead to abdominal obesity, sarcopenia, insulin resistance, and harmful fat accumulating around vital organs.

Dr. Joshi also explains the progression from insulin resistance to prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. He discusses why many people discover diabetes only after a serious complication, why waist size can reveal more than appearance, and why a family history of diabetes does not mean the condition is unavoidable.

In this detailed conversation, Dr. Joshi discusses:

• Why Indians store more fat and build less muscle
• Sarcopenia and the importance of preserving muscle
• Insulin resistance, prediabetes, and diabetes
• Obesity and diabetes remission
• Ozempic, semaglutide, and GLP-1 medicines
• Muscle loss, weight regain, and yo-yo dieting
• PCOS and women’s hormonal health
• Menopause and thyroid disorders
• Nutrition, supplements, and gut health

Dr. Joshi’s message is clear: Indians do not need extreme diets or quick fixes. Better metabolic health comes from regular movement, stronger muscles, adequate sleep, slower eating, natural food, and the right medical guidance.

Watch the full episode to understand how to protect your metabolism, prevent lifestyle diseases, and build a healthier body for the long term.

Adoption is not charity, and it should never be treated as a second choice. In this honest conversation, Preeta Sukhantar shares why adoption is another path to motherhood and why every child deserves to grow up knowing their complete origin story.

She speaks openly about experiencing four ectopic pregnancies, the emotional trauma of navigating an insensitive healthcare system and the social conditioning that often makes women feel their worth is tied to biological motherhood. She also reflects on the decision to adopt her daughter, Ayesha, and why that choice was always part of how she imagined building a family.

The episode offers a deeply personal look at adoption and parenting, including:

Why adoption should be normalised alongside pregnancy and IVF

What the adoption process can look like for prospective parents

Why meeting and bringing an adopted child home should be documented

How to tell a child they are adopted without fear or secrecy

Why a child’s homecoming story should become part of their identity

How adults, more than children, often reinforce adoption stigma

Why giving birth and being a parent are not the same thing

How adoptive parents can respond to insensitive questions and comments

The realities of co-parenting while building a business

Why women must claim greater agency over motherhood and life choices

Preeta also challenges the language often used around adoption. She explains why adopted children are not “lucky” to have been saved and why parenting is ultimately defined by love, presence, responsibility and the daily work of raising a child.

This is a powerful conversation about adoption in India, motherhood, identity, family and the courage to reject social expectations.

Watch till the end for an honest perspective on what truly makes someone a parent.

How did Sanjoy Roy turn the Jaipur Literature Festival into one of the world’s most recognised cultural platforms?

In this episode of The Aditi Govitrikar Show, Sanjoy Roy, Managing Director of Teamwork Arts and the force behind the Jaipur Literature Festival, shares the real story of how JLF began, grew, survived controversy and became a global meeting place for literature, ideas, art and public conversation.

What started as a heritage project in Jaipur slowly became a cultural movement that brought together writers, artists, thinkers, readers and audiences from across the world. Sanjoy opens up about the early uncertainty of building a festival in Jaipur, the moment Oprah Winfrey came to JLF, the Salman Rushdie controversy, and the pressure of running a public-facing cultural institution where one wrong move can become national news.

But this conversation goes beyond culture and festivals. Sanjoy also speaks about his encounters with the supernatural, the paranormal experiences that shaped his book There’s a Ghost in My Room: Living with the Supernatural, and his belief in energies, healing and the unseen forces that influence human life.

From Jaipur Literature Festival to ghosts, from crisis management to creativity, from public leadership to universal energy, this episode explores the visible and invisible forces that shape people, places and stories.

In this episode, we discuss:

How Jaipur Literature Festival really started

Why JLF began as a heritage and arts project

Why Jaipur became the perfect festival city

How Oprah Winfrey changed global attention around JLF

The Salman Rushdie controversy and public pressure

How Sanjoy Roy handles crisis with calm leadership

What makes a speaker truly unforgettable

Why culture should be accessible, not elitist

His paranormal experiences and belief in energies

Why live human connection still matters in the age of AI

Watch till the end for a powerful conversation on culture, courage, creativity, energies, the supernatural and the making of the Jaipur Literature Festival.

In this episode of The Aditi Govitrikar Show, Maria Goretti shares her journey from becoming one of India’s most loved MTV faces to stepping away from the spotlight, choosing motherhood, and rebuilding her sense of self through food and writing. She speaks honestly about fame, money, being seen as a Bollywood wife, and what it means to have your identity change over time.

This conversation goes deeper than a celebrity interview. Maria talks about learning to cook after becoming a mother, going to culinary school at 40, discovering East Indian food as memory and heritage, writing poetry as an emotional outlet, and caring for family members through dementia. She also reflects on parenting, letting go, marriage, resilience, and the quiet strength women build through different phases of life.

In this conversation, we discuss Maria Goretti’s MTV journey, why she stepped away from fame, life with Arshad Warsi, motherhood, food, writing, caregiving, dementia, East Indian culture, and how reinvention can happen at any age.

Watch till the end for an honest conversation on fame, family, motherhood, food, identity and the many lives a woman can live.

Behavioral insights and decision-making are not just academic ideas. They shape how leaders think, how boardrooms function, how power influences judgment, and how people make some of the most important choices in business and life.

In this episode of The Aditi Govitrikar Show, Sutapa Banerjee breaks down the hidden biases behind decision-making, from conformity bias and herding instinct to gut feeling, delayed intuition, adversarial collaboration and the need to create space for dissent in leadership rooms.

Drawing from her journey in wealth management, finance, corporate leadership and reinvention, Sutapa explains why smart people can still make poor decisions, why diversity of thought matters in business, and how leaders can build better guardrails before making high-stakes choices.

The conversation also explores identity beyond titles, stepping away from the corporate treadmill, the meaning of “enough”, gender bias in finance, women in boardrooms, validation, ambition and what it really takes to live and lead on your own terms.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why the brain is wired to conform

How cognitive biases affect business decisions

Why gut feeling can be misleading

What delayed intuition means

How leaders can make better high-stakes decisions

Why women are still underestimated in finance and boardrooms

How identity changes when titles disappear

Watch till the end to understand how behaviour, bias, power and identity shape the way people think, lead and make decisions.

What if the way you sleep, eat, move, think, and use technology is quietly shaping your brain health every day?

In this episode of The Aditi Govitrikar Show, Dr. Mazda Turel breaks down how the brain is affected by everyday habits, from sugar, poor sleep and lack of movement to screen dependence, stress, menopause and ageing.

From brain tumour warning signs and awake brain surgery to the role of estrogen, strength training, yoga, spine health and AI dependence, this conversation helps us understand the brain as the centre of memory, mood, identity, behaviour and decision-making.

In this episode, we cover:

• When a headache or personality change should be investigated

• Why menopause can affect memory, mood, concentration and brain fog

• How sugar and processed foods can harm long-term brain health

• Why strength training matters for cognition after 35 and 40

• How technology dependence may be changing the way we think

• Why sitting for long hours affects the spine and overall health

• What neurosurgery teaches us about illness, hope, faith and recovery

Watch the full conversation for a deeper understanding of brain health, warning signs, ageing, lifestyle and the daily habits that can help protect your brain and spine.