The Agartha Podcast #1: Origins

Welcome to the very first episode of the Agartha Podcast! Before we dive into big ideas and transformative strategies, we want to start at the source—our own stories. By understanding where we came from, you’ll see why we refuse to accept outdated dogma and half-truths that leave people stuck.

Our world is moving too fast for our biology to keep up: endless diets that promise results but rarely deliver, the “experts” who never bother to understand the individual, and the confusing birth control advice that’s handed out like candy.

On this episode you’ll hear our founders' journeys. Discover how Gina Johnson, a science-focused kid who learned to fish long before she hit the lab, turned away from a strict vegan path that looked good on paper but failed her in practice. Find out how Siddharth Ramsundar, raised as a vegetarian Brahmin and taught to follow the rules, pushed past cultural and family expectations to try something new when relentless insomnia took over his life. Learn about when Gina and Sid decided to start Agartha after meeting at UCLA.

Agartha is by real people who asked real questions and refused to be dismissed. By understanding our roots, you’ll understand why we’re devoted to honest information, practical solutions, and a human-centered approach to health that honors both nature’s wisdom and the best of modern science. This episode sets the stage for what Agartha stands for: nutrition that transforms, and a shared journey toward better ways of living.