From Ironman to Inner Peace: Arsalan Al-Hashimi's Journey | Dr. Sweta Adatia

In this powerful episode of the Limitless Brain Podcast, Dr. Sweta Adatia dives deep with Arsalan Al-Hashimi, an elite athlete, government leader, entrepreneur, and Ironman finisher, who opens up about his rise, crash, and conscious rebuild. What happens after achieving the ultimate physical and professional milestones, only to be met with emptiness and burnout? Arsalan shares how pushing his limits led to breakdowns—and breakthroughs. He unpacks how purpose, joy, neuroscience, and spiritual balance helped him evolve from "mind over matter" to "mind-body-soul harmony."

Whether you're a high-performing professional, an athlete, or someone in search of purpose, this episode is packed with raw honesty and science-backed strategies to help you thrive—not just succeed.

⏱ Timestamps
1:12 – Podcast introduction and guest welcome (Arsalan Al-Hashimi)
2:55 – Arsalan’s background: Squash, Government, Entrepreneurship, Ironman
4:48 – Transition into Ironman training post-career shift
6:01 – $10,000 bike and the "all-in" mindset
6:40 – High performers leap before they look
9:05 – Finding joy and purpose to sustain high performance
11:00 – Joy as a driver of resilience and balance
12:05 – Brain science: how time perception shifts with engagement
15:03 – Training for Ironman: physical pain, mental fortitude
17:08 – Post-Ironman burnout and emotional collapse
20:43 – Reframing performance: mind, body & soul connection
22:10 – The "why" behind true performance
23:06 – Breaking free from societal definitions of success
27:03 – Arsalan’s mission: joy beyond achievement
29:14 – Feeling lost even after massive accomplishments
30:04 – Hitting rock bottom: depression, adrenal fatigue
30:54 – The turning point: “How can I experience joy sustainably?”
33:41 – Reinventing life with a conscious blueprint
34:45 – Healing through hypnotherapy, NLP & coaching
35:48 – Sneak peek: Arcelon’s 10 steps to sustainable peak performance (Next Episode)

💡 What You Will Learn

How high achievers can lose their sense of self—and how to reclaim it
The neuroscience of engagement and joy
The difference between “mind over matter” and whole-person performance
How burnout can be a doorway to transformation
Tools like NLP, hypnotherapy, and life coaching for mental mastery
Why purpose and joy are essential—not optional—for peak performance

🎙️ About the Limitless Brain Podcast
Hosted by Dr. Sweta Adatia, neurologist and brain health expert, the Limitless Brain Podcast explores how neuroscience, mindset, and ancient wisdom come together to unlock human potential. Each episode features deep conversations with pioneers, experts, and changemakers who challenge the status quo and offer tools to live a limitless life.

👤 About the Guest – Arsalan Al-Hashimi
Arsalan is a former elite squash athlete, a government leader turned entrepreneur, and an Ironman triathlon finisher. But more than titles, he’s a truth-seeker who hit rock bottom after reaching the peak. Today, he helps others shift from performance-driven burnout to purpose-driven living. A certified coach in hypnotherapy and NLP, Arsalan blends real-life experience with tools for inner mastery.

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