Prim Rose Light9 Aug 2025

From Burnout to Dharma — The Chande Project’s Journey to Healing, Purpose & Connection

In this soulful and raw episode, we sit down with Rajiv and Shiv, co-founders of The Chande Project, to explore their powerful transitions from high-pressure careers in finance and medicine to lives rooted in healing, authenticity, and community.

Rajiv, a former Director in Counterparty Risk at Bank of America, left behind a 13-year banking career to travel across Asia, reconnecting with purpose through pilgrimage, volunteering, and music.

Shiv, a GP with a rich background in expedition medicine and yoga, brings deep insight into what makes life truly fulfilling.

Together, they share:

🔥 Their personal stories of burnout and awakening
🧘🏽‍♂️ How Eastern wisdom transformed their understanding of healing and purpose
💭 Reflections on masculinity, vulnerability, and being South Asian men in a Western world
🫶 Why community, creativity, and embodied practices are central to their work
🌱 Practical advice for anyone seeking meaning—without needing to hit rock bottom

This episode is a heartfelt invitation to lead with your heart, redefine success, and discover what makes your soul come alive.

To find out more and book a retreat with the Chande Project,please do check out:

Instagram: @thechandeproject

Website: www.thechandeproject.com

Rajiv’s booklist:

How to find a fulfilling career - Roman Krznaric

Atomic Habits - James Clear

The Journey within - Radhanath Swami

The Chimp Paradox - Prof Steve Peters

The Art of Gathering - Priya Parker

Shiv’s resources including books, podcasts, yoga teachingtraining and retreat details:

Lost Connections by Johann Hari

Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

How to Fail with Mo Gawdathttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5lhZZlDnNbqVjaKUeEdCDj?si=nns1XLRcTSCv4mzq9RZWgA

Where Shiv did his yoga teacher training:

Samyak Yoga https://www.samyakyoga.org/

Sending you all, love and light. Roshni x

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