Ep: 21 We The Change | Deepa Malik × Aushim Khetarpal

In this landmark episode of We The Change – Season 2, Deepa Malik—India’s first female Paralympic medallist, Padma Shri awardee, and Arjuna Award recipient—joins spiritual mentor Aushim Khetarpal for an intimate and deeply moving conversation on resilience, purpose, and inner power. From a life-altering spinal injury to standing on the Paralympic podium, Deepa Malik’s journey is not merely one of sporting excellence, but of unshakeable resolve. The conversation moves beyond medals and milestones into the unseen battles—fear, self-doubt, pain, and perseverance—and the spiritual grounding that sustained her through them. Together, they reflect on leadership born from adversity, the responsibility of being a role model, and how courage becomes contagious when rooted in clarity and compassion. This episode reveals how true strength is forged not in the body alone, but in the alignment of mind, spirit, and will.