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The Secret Sauce

Mukul Deora
Mental Health
Burnout
Sleep
Maruti Suzuki
Naina Lal Kidwai
Cardiovascular Disease
Metabolic Health
Reading
Sleep Disorders
Eight Infinite / Eight Pillars Of Well-Being
Women Burnout
Parenting / Gender Roles
HSBC
India
CT Coronary Angiography
Lipid Lowering Therapy / LDL
Insulin Resistance
Indian Diet
Longevity
Neuroscience

The Secret Sauce Podcast - a thought-provoking show that decodes the science and systems behind better health, performance, and decision-making. Hosted by Oscar-nominated filmmaker and entrepreneur Mukul Deora, it cuts through the noise with depth, intelligence, and conversations that make you think differently. Tune in every Thursday for world-class conversations that sharpen how you think, live,... more

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Divorce in India is often seen as the end of a marriage, but the reality is far more complicated. From emotional infidelity and family interference to legal delays, alimony, child custody, and social pressure, separation in India is rarely just about... more

A child’s sleep problem doesn’t always look like a sleep problem. Sometimes it looks like poor focus, mood swings, anxiety, weight gain, bedwetting, mouth breathing, snoring, or a child who wakes up tired despite “sleeping enough.”

In this episode, D... more

Your brain is not just where you think. It is where your memory, sleep, behaviour, movement, judgement, personality and identity are being built every day.

In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Mazda Turel takes us inside the human brain from awake brai... more

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Dr. Indu Khosla
Pediatric pulmonologist and sleep specialist
Pediatric Sleep Medicine
Episode: The Sleep Signs Every Parent Should Know| Dr. Indu Khosla| Mukul Deora| E25
Dr. Mazda Turel
Neurosurgeon
Neurosurgery practice
Episode: Top neurosurgeon: A man couldn't stop laughing at his brother's funeral. Here's what we found inside his head. Dr. Mazda Turel | Mukul Deora | E24
Mallika Sagar
Renowned IPL-style auctioneer and art market expert
Pandol's Auctions (and IPL-style auctions)
Episode: India's top art auctioneer: I couldn't sell this painting for 4 lakh. It just crossed 40 crore| Mallika Sagar| Mukul Deora | E23.
Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta
Asia's 1st Reading Coach
Asia's 1st Reading Coach
Episode: This what reading can do to your brain | Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta | Mukul Deora | E22
Dr. Vishakha Shivdasani
Medical doctor and award-winning nutritionist
Private practice / root-cause medicine
Episode: The Best Formula For Longevity ⁠ | Dr. Vishakha Shivdasani| Mukul Deora| E21
Dr. Farokh Udwadia
Respected physician, pioneering critical care and diagnostic master
British Kennedy Hospital / Indian medical community
Episode: The Doctor Every Indian Doctor Looks Up To Finally Speaks | Dr. Farokh E. Udwadia| Mukul Deora| E20
Naina Lal Kidwai
A senior banker who built Morgan Stanley's India Operations, was CEO and Chairman of HSBC India, and advisor to multiple government and industry bodies.
HSBC India (former CEO/Chairman)
Episode: Ex HSBC Chairperson: How I Forced Every Indian Bank to Change the Work Week | Naina Lal Kidwai | Mukul Deora | E18
Dr. Swati Kashyap
A psychiatrist and pioneer of behavioral medicine in India
Fortis and Kailash Hospitals, India
Episode: Everything You Think About Hypnosis Is Wrong - A Psychiatrist Explains | Dr. Swati Kashyap | Mukul Deora | E17
RC Bhargava
Chairman of Maruti Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki
Episode: India's Car Revolution Started With A Mother's Grief | R. C. Bhargava | Mukul Deora | E16

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Mukul Deora
Host of The Secret Sauce

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#212
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#14
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#17
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#18
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Apple Podcasts
#94
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#157
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The Doctor Every Indian Doctor Looks Up To Finally Speaks | Dr. Farokh E. Udwadia| Mukul Deora| E20
Q: What is euthanasia exactly, and when does life-prolonging treatment become cruel rather than caring?
Euthanasia refers to actions aimed at ending life to relieve suffering; the line between beneficence and harm is crossed when life-prolonging measures sustain a dying patient against their true welfare, often requiring careful assessment of prognosis, quality of life, and ethical, legal, and familial considerations.
The Doctor Every Indian Doctor Looks Up To Finally Speaks | Dr. Farokh E. Udwadia| Mukul Deora| E20
Q: In 2005, Doc, you co-authored a study on how ICUs in Mumbai actually make end-of-life decisions. What did that study teach you?
The study highlighted that when vegetative existence is clear, and multiple opinions confirm it, continuing aggressive intervention can prolong dying without meaningful benefit; this informs decisions about withdrawal or limitation of life-sustaining treatment and underscores the need for patient- and family-centric communication.
The Sleep Signs Every Parent Should Know| Dr. Indu Khosla| Mukul Deora| E25
Q: What makes sleep so important for children across different ages?
Sleep supports growth, immunity, and brain development; both the duration and the architecture (REM versus non-REM) of sleep influence cognitive function, mood, and overall health, with different age groups needing different amounts of sleep and recognizing that disruptions have cascading effects.
One suicide every 40 seconds. What are parents missing? | Dr. Zirak Marker | Mukul Deora | EP 13
Q: And you know, you've been practicing for a long time. What do you see are the biggest changes, both positive and negative in the environment, and therefore, in the effect that they have on children or youth?
The host and guest discuss how external factors, technology, and family dynamics have shifted, with schools and parents needing to adapt by teaching resilience, emotional intelligence, and healthier coping strategies rather than focusing solely on intellect.
This what reading can do to your brain | Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta | Mukul Deora | E22
Q: What is an anchor book?
An anchor book is a book that speaks directly to a person, chosen after understanding their problem and triggers; reading parts of that book in guided sessions helps reframe their responses and build new coping strategies.

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What is The Secret Sauce about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thought-provoking show that centers on health, performance, and decision-making, featuring candid conversations with leading doctors, researchers, artists, bankers, and entrepreneurs. Across episodes, listeners get practical science-backed guidance on sleep, metabolic health, brain function, burnout, mental health, and high-stakes leadership—often through real-world stories, ethical considerations, and the human side of complex decisions. The host frames topics through a performance-oriented lens, blending medical insight, neuroscience, and market dynamics to help high-achieving professionals think differently, optimize well-being, and lead with clarity. A notable strength is the breadth of guests—from pediatric sleep specialists to renow... more

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1. Dr. Indu Khosla
2. Dr. Mazda Turel
3. Mallika Sagar
4. Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta
5. Dr. Vishakha Shivdasani
6. Dr. Farokh Udwadia
7. Naina Lal Kidwai
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