Overview
Herbalife India released a new episode of its flagship podcast “Live Your Best Life, Unscripted” on 1 October 2026. The episode is hosted by Ajay Khanna, Managing Director of Herbalife India, and features Paralympic medallist, Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee Dr Deepa Malik.
Core Discussion
Dr Deepa Malik shares her personal story of experiencing paralysis as a child, undergoing spinal surgery that left her paralysed from the chest down, and later rebuilding her identity through sport, entrepreneurship and advocacy. She describes the wheelchair as a tool of liberation rather than a limitation, coining the phrase “wheelchair liberated”. Malik explains how she transitioned between sports—starting with rehabilitation swimming, moving to athletics, then shifting from javelin to shot put—to continue her Paralympic journey, emphasizing that adaptability is linked to continuous learning. She recounts missing the London Paralympics due to administrative and paperwork challenges, and how that setback prompted her to broaden her focus to sports science, administration and holistic performance.
Themes Highlighted
The conversation covers resilience as a collaborative effort involving coaches, psychologists, nutritionists, sports scientists, family and caregivers; the importance of community and asking for help; the role of nutrition, training and recovery in physical performance; and the idea that progress should be measured beyond medals, valuing honest effort and small victories. Malik also stresses that wellbeing extends beyond competitive sport, viewing health as an expression of self‑respect that enables contribution to others.
Herbalife India Statement
Ajay Khanna remarks that Malik’s journey illustrates that resilience involves learning, adapting and seeking new possibilities, and that her perspective on self‑belief, community and physical wellbeing is relevant to people from all walks of life. He adds that through the “Live Your Best Life, Unscripted” series, Herbalife India aims to bring authentic stories that encourage individuals to invest in health, mindset and potential, reinforcing the company’s commitment to holistic wellbeing.
Availability
The episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music, with links provided in the release.