Ep. 444: Keep Calm And Carry On

Did you know the 'Keep Calm and Carry On' poster was never really used by the British? It was never seen by the public at the time. This has since become a British icon. It has been picked up by pop-culture and used all over the place. This poster originally started way back when in 1939, but has become famous only recently.

On this episode, Ashdin talks about the trauma that London went through during The Blitz - a year long nightly air bombings over London by the German armed forces. What lessons can be learnt from such times of hopelessness, and how can we draw parallels to the present and what people are going through with the pandemic. How can we deal with this? Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 443: From Injustice to Wealth

Did you know that there are such things as circular rainbows?

On this episode, Ashdin talks about times when we feel like we didn't get what we deserved, like an injustice had been done. On the opposite end of the spectrum is the concept of wealth - which is when you have more than you need. You can be wealthy in health, in money, in relationships, love, happiness, or anything else.
But what should we do with our wealth? Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 442: Fitness for Combat Sports Pt. 2 with Arjun & Somesh

On the 2nd part of this episode with Arjun Chipalkatti and Somesh Kamra, hosts of The Fighting G.O.A.T. podcast, Ashdin continues his fascinating and hilarious chat with them on the fitness required for fighting or combat sports. They get into why rest is required between training and exercising, the importance of the need for training being hardwired into you, the gruelling diets required to be in MMA, working out in your 20's compared to when you're in your 30's, how to account for a night of partying and drinking one day in advance, how change can only be achieved if one wants it, and tons more. Tune in for an extremely entertaining chat.

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Ep. 441: Success Artifacts

Did you know that the oldest piece of jewellery discovered was shell beads from Skhul Caves in Israel? They date back to at least a 100,000 years ago.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about how, in today's world, we often mix-up success with success artifacts. And because we bought these artifacts with money, we end up equating success with money. How can we change that and lead a happier life? Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 440: Fitness for Combat Sports with Arjun & Somesh

This week, Ashdin has the hosts of the new podcast 'The Fighting G.O.A.T.' - Arjun Chipalkatti and Somesh Kamra, on the show to talk about fitness for Combat sports. Arjun and Somesh are commentators for the UFC on Sony Sports India. Arjun and Somesh talk about their podcast The Fighting GOAT, the origin behind the name of the pod, Arjun's crazy prediction streaks, the MMA - Mixed Martial Arts, Somesh being a trainer and coach for MMA himself, how grueling and brutal the training for combat sports can be, how MMA as a sport can accomodate all sorts of fighters from various different sports, and lots lots more. They also discuss how fighting is probably ingrained in our DNA, the fascination we all have with watching people fight, how Arjun and Somesh got into combat sports in the first place, the kind of fitness both mental and physical it takes to be a fighter in MMA, and tons more. Tune in for an entertaining, funny and inspiring conversation.

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Ep. 439: Goals and What They Represent

Did you know that Buzkashi is the national sport of Afghanistan? It is a sport that is played all over Central Asia and has been played for centuries. 'Buzkashi' loosely translates into 'goat pulling'.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about goals and why it's important to dig past the surface and understand what those goals represent. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 438: Overthinking

Did you know that the famous sculpture of The Thinker by Auguste Rodin isn't just one piece? It was originally designed to be a part of a much larger piece of art. Later on, Rodin used the cast of the original sculpture to create a total of ten more. Today, there are over 20 such Thinker sculptures all over the world.

On this episode, Ashdin talks about overthinking, how we can catch ourselves when doing so, and how being good enough can actually be far better than being perfect. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 437: Which Supplements To Take with Akshay Pai

On this 2nd episode with Akshay Pai, Founder and CEO of Axys Nutrition Products, Ashdin and Akshay continue their talk on supplements and talk about five supplements in particular - Omega 3 supplements, whey proteins,
They talk about the kinds of supplements we need more than ever in today's day and age, why the discussed supplements are important for our bodies, what the sources of these supplements are, and lots more. Tune in to know more on this topic.

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Ep. 436: Punch a Pillow

Did you know that anger is predominantly a physical reaction? You will notice that your hair stands on end, you clench your fists, grit your teeth, your heartbeat increases, palms become sweaty and your muscles tighten. This is the classic adrenaline response.

On this episode, Ashdin talks about how we can deal with and manage our anger better, and why it's important to release the physical tension that is stored up in your body bacause of the anger. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 435: Why Supplement? with Akshay Pai

This week, Ashdin is joined by Akshay Pai, Founder and CEO of Axys Nutrition Products, a venture focused on developing evidence-based nutraceutical products under the brand Nutrova. On this first episode with Akshay Pai, Ashdin talks to him about supplements and nutrition, why they are important, what the difference is between supplements and medicines, and lots more. They also discuss how Akshay thought about starting a supplement company, how supplements work in the first place, and tons more. Tune in for an important conversation.

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Ep. 434: Imagination

Did you know that Barbie is named after the creator's daughter? Ruth Handler was the co-founder of Mattel Inc., and her daughter's name was Barbara. This is where we get the name 'Barbie' from. Ken, however, Barbie's boyfriend and later ex-husband, was named after Ruth's son Kenneth. So, in real life, Barbara and Kenneth are brother and sister.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about using our imagination well and how that can add to your life on a day-to-day basis. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 433: A Sick Mind

Did you know that the processing speed of computers doubles every 18 months? The origins of this go back to Moore's law from 1975.

On this episode, Ashdin talks about the importance of a still mind and tells us three ways we can achieve it. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 432: Exercise Masterclass with Kunal Rajput

On this second episode with Kunal Rajput (@subtle.strength), Ashdin and Kunal talk all about exercising and working out. They discuss the various different styles/languages of exercising, how Kunal got started in his own fitness journey, his father being a professional bodybuilder, how he got certification, how working out is not just about building muscle or hypertrophy and how that realisation changed everything for him. Kunal also talks about getting into CrossFit and going to a CrossFit gym for the first time, how he started venturing into calisthenics based workouts, training together with Urmi Kothari (of The Kinetic Living podcast), getting picked up by Nike and learning about strength and endurance based workouts, doing the powerlifting certification course, and lots more. Ashdin and Kunal also get into some tips for people getting into exercising and working out. Tune in for an amazing episode.

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Ep. 431: Sleeping with Yesterday

Did you know that when you wake up in the mornings, you almost instantly forget about 50% of what you are dreaming?

On this episode, Ashdin talks about what happens in the instant that we wake up and forget our dreams, how we can structure what we think about in the first five minutes of our day, and how this can help rewire our thinking for the better. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 430: Fitness for Beginners with Kunal Rajput

How does one get fit? Watching all these videos on social media of all these extremely fit people can seem quite intimidating? How can one get started out with working out and getting fitter?
On this episode, Ashdin is joined by Kunal Rajput (@subtle.strength), professional fitness coach, to talk about how beginners to fitness should get into it, why fitness is important in the first place, how one should start with fitness, whether you really need a trainer or a professional to guide you at least in the beginning, and tons more. They also talk about the strange reasons that people often give for starting to workout and how the reason doesn't really matter, how you can create the intention for working out, the different things to keep in mind when startijg out on your fitness journey, and how to keep yourself interested in it. Tune in for an important conversation, one that we all have thought about at one point or another.

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Ep. 429: Eat the Expensive Food First

Did you know that the most expensive beef in the world costs about Rs. 50,000/- a kilo? It's called Wagyu beef and it comes from Japan. The region of Kobe is famous for this beef.
On this episode, Ashdin implores us to eat from the most expensive ingredient to the least expensive ingredient in descending order, and how this helps you eat the food with the most nutritional value first. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 428: Playful Meditation

Did you know that all of the original yoga 'asanas' or postures were created so that you can sit in the lotus position comfortably? Lotus position is when you sit cross-legged and with your back erect, the classic meditation position.
On this episode, Ashdin talks about how there's no right or wrong way when it comes to meditation, and why you have to be more playful in your approach to meditation. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 427: Panchakarma with Dr. Vignesh Devraj

On the 2nd episode this week with Dr. Vignesh, Ashdin talks to him all about the practise of Panchakarma, the five karmas that help cleanse your body and mind through deep levels of detoxification. Dr. Vignesh talks about what Panchakarma really is, why it should only be done under the supervision of a proper ayurvedic doctor, and why it can be tremendously beneficial to do the treatment. Dr. Vignesh also talks about the five procedures of Panchakarma - Vamana (induced vomiting therapy), Virechana (flushing out toxins from the intestine), Niroohavasti (decoction enema), Nasyam (cleansing of the nostrils), and Rakta Mokshan (bloodletting) - and how these procedures aim at plucking away the deep rooted imbalances in the body.

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Ep. 426: Happiness Appreciation Message

Did you know that the first 'Thank You' greeting card originated in the 1400s?
On this episode, Ashdin talks about the secret to being happy, how it can be achieved by making others happy, and how appreciation and thank you messages go a long way. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 425: Detoxing with Dr. Vignesh Devraj

This week on The Habit Coach, we have a returning guest, one of our favourites, Dr. Vignesh Devraj - Director of Sitaram Beach Retreat, and host of the podcast 'Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond'. On this episode, Ashdin and Dr. Devraj talk all about detoxing - what does detoxing really mean, why does ayurveda give so much importance to detoxing, and lots more. They also talk about why we need to detox and how ayurveda helps in that regard, why our bodies' natural detoxing mechanisms have been reduced over the years, how good sleep, fasting and exercising help detox you, whether snacking between meals is fine, and what the 'Panchakarma' treatment is.

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