Smriti Mandhana opens up on pressure, purpose & patriotism in Herbalife India's Independence Day week podcast
In this special episode of Live Your Best Life, Unscripted, host Ajay Khanna (Managing Director, Herbalife India) sits down with Smriti to talk about the realities behind the spotlight, pressure, discipline, heartbreak, leadership, nutrition, and the quiet moments that keep her grounded.
From her beginnings as a five-year-old playing cricket with her brother, to now being one of India's most celebrated sports icons, Smriti has built a career not just on talent, but on mental clarity and relentless work ethic.
She reflects on:
Learning from the matches she's lost more than the ones she's won
Writing down her goals to stay focused
How music & gaming help her unwind
How leadership is less about control and more about listening
Why she surrounds herself with people who tell her the truth
'If you don't enjoy what you do, what's the point? Every day should end with a smile.'
Nutrition, recovery, and hydration are central to her regimen. She shares how Herbalife supplements, especially H24 Hydrate, have helped her in high-temperature games, making performance sustainable.
The episode arrives as India reflects on 78 years of freedom, and Smriti's message couldn't be more timely. She emphasizes the power of individuality, encouraging young Indians to stop chasing perfection and start honoring their own path.
'Everyone's journey is different. Don't be afraid of failure. It's the only way to grow.'
The conversation wraps up with Smriti's now-signature charm, from admitting she'd have become a chef if not a cricketer, to sharing her travel essential (headphones!), and even calling out bad cricket terminology with a grin.
Watch the full episode:
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This Independence Day, Smriti Mandhana reminds us that being Indian is about more than where we're born, it's how we rise, support each other, and stay true to ourselves through every innings of life.
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.
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