Ep. 304: Bettering Yourself with Radhika Bapat

On this episode, Ashdin is joined by psychologist Dr. Radhika Bapat, to talk about all the amazing things she does, from developing interest in her field, to starting posting videos on her Instagram handle during these times, to demystifying psychology, realising that there was a need for doing so, to becoming a micro-influencer, and lots more. Radhika also talks about what part of psychology fascinates her and what keeps her going, how her mother and brother influenced her in pursuing what she really wanted to, some great learning through all her years of experience in the field, the three main reasons why people don't achieve their goals, the Theory of Planned Behaviour, developing one's mindulness skills like mindful eating, the importance of self-compassion, the advantages of developing a routine, and lots more. Tune in for this and much more.

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Ep. 303: It's Not The Destination

Did you know that the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai has used enough cable in its structure to go around the circumference of the earth? It was considered a marvel of engineering at its launch.

On this episode, Ashdin talks about how, instead of always thinking about the goals, we should be enjoying the journey towards them. Tune in for more.

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Ep. 302: Proteins, Vegetables, Then Carbs

Did you know that Luxembourg has the highest per capita meat consumptions in the world? They eat on an average about 300 pounds of meat per person annually!

How can we ensure that we are getting enough protein in our diets?
On this episode, Ashdin explains a simple habit that we can follow to increase our daily protein intake. Tune in to find out.

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Ep. 301: The Rock Bottoms of PCOS with Nidhi Singh

On the second episode with Nidhi Singh, Founder of PCOS Club, India, Nidhi talks about hitting her rock bottom moment regarding PCOS, how it overwhelmed her at the time and how she pulled herself out of it. She discusses why rock bottoms should be celebrated, how it comes down to one decisive moment and the importance of that first step when dealing with them, how our education system does not teach us how to deal with lifelong disorders like PCOS, the taunts one faces due to the syndrome and its unawareness in people, patient-led communities in India, and how someone who wants to be there for you can do that. Tune in for an amazing episode.

On the first episode with Nidhi, she and Ashdin talked about what PCOS is, what are its symptoms, and how they can be managed. Do check that one out as well.

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Ep. 300: The 300

The historian who described the Battle of Thermopylae (which the movie '300' is inspired from) said that the Persian army was 2.5 million strong, while the Spartans were only 300 in number. Did you know that these numbers were grossly exaggerated? In actuality, the Persian army had about 70,000 soldiers, and the Spartans had about 4,000 soldiers.

On this episode, Ashdin, in celebration of 300 episodes of The Habit Coach, breaks down some habits that we can inculcate from the Spartan way of life and how they can be beneficial to us. Tune in to find out more!

Thank you for listening!

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Ep. 299: PCOS: What is That? with Nidhi Singh

On this episode, Ashdin is joined by the amazing Nidhi Singh, Founder of PCOS Club, India to talk all about PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. They get into what PCOS really is, what are the symptoms, how can one manage them if they have it, and why it's important to normalise the discussion of this topic. Nidhi also talks about what made her start the PCOS Club, leaving her corporate job for it, how the page transformed into a community page, how one can identify if they have PCOS, getting body shamed, similarities between diabetes and PCOS, and lots more! Tune in for a truly informative and eye-opening episode.

Stay tuned for the 2nd of this discussion with Nidhi Singh on Thursday

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Ep. 298: A New Dish

Did you know that it is close to impossible to overcook mushrooms? You either have to be a really bad cook or a genius to overcook them.

On this episode, Ashdin talks about trying new ways of cooking, increasing our repertoire of food, and how that can help us grow while becoming healthier. Tune in to find out how.

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Ep. 297: Mine Your Mind

Did you know that Indian housewives own 11% of the world's gold? That is more than the reserves of the USA, the IMF, Swtizerland and Germany put together!

On this episode, Ashdin talks about mining our minds, discovering the riches buried deep inside us through introspection, and what we can do when we find them. Tune in to find out how.

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Ep. 296: So What If You Get COVID-19? with Dr. KK Aggarwal

On the second episode with Padma Shri Dr. KK Aggarwal, Ashdin talks to him about what should be done if one tests positive for the novel coronavirus, the value of testing in preventing infection to others, the three ways in which the virus could manifest in people and the effects it could have on their bodies, self denial of transient atypical symptoms, teaching educators the correct knowledge around this topic, and tons more!

Dr. Aggarwal also talks about the 'third year sydrome' of medical science, and why correct knowledge is of utmost importance. Tune in for all this and more.

On the first episode with Dr. Aggarwal, Ashdin and he talked about his approach to living with COVID-19 in our lives, and lots more. Do tune in to that one if you haven't yet!

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Ep. 295: Emotional Distancing

So we have a pandemic going on right now in 2020. Did you all know that? Ofcourse you did! But this could be a fun fact for a person listening to this podcast two generations from now. Isn't it strange that we are going through a moment in time that will be mentioned in the history books?

On this episode, Ashdin talks about how, in this world of extreme connection, we need to learn emotional distancing as well in order to not be overwhelmed by others' emotions, and give ourselves that emotional space so that we can protect ourselves and yet be there for others who might need our support. Then in to find out how.

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Ep. 294: How To Live Alongside COVID-19 with Dr. KK Aggarwal

On this episode, Ashdin is joined by Padma Shri Awardee Dr. KK Aggarwal, physician and cardiologist, President of the Heart Care Foundation of India, and President of the Confederation of the Medical Associations of Asia and Oceanic.

Ashdin and Dr. Aggarwal talk about his approach to living with COVID-19 in our lives, how he started down this path, the time in 2015 when he attended the World Medical Association Meet and discussed why the various associations of the world were not working together to find out solutions for emerging diseases, how he breaks everything down into basic formulas and correlates everything with the Vedanta and our epics.

Dr. Aggarwal also breaks down some simple tips that people can follow to avoid getting infected, and tons more. He also talks about physical barriers - both medical and public, the proper way to use and dispose of masks, hand-hygiene, and many more important topics. After all, in Dr. Aggarwal's own words - "If you can prevent it, why not? And if you get it, so what?" Tune in for a must listen episode.

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Ep. 293: Night Shift Worker

Did you know that, in Japan, a night shift worker earns upto 25% more than a day shift worker?

On this episode, Ashdin talks about night shifts, the adverse effects they have on our bodies, and what habits can one inculcate to minimize these effects if getting out of the night shifts is not an option. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 292: There Is More To Me

Did you know that 23% of people in a survey admitted to having trolled somebody? And that 66% of all trolling or cyber bullying happens on social media? Kids are the most vulnerable here, especially as more than 95% of all teens are online.

On this episode, Ashdin talks about bullying, how to deal with it, and how not to let yourself question your sense of self because of it. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 291: Celebrating Rock Bottoms

On the second episode with Zarina Poonawalla, Ashdin and Zarina talk about how rock bottoms can infact be empowering, Zarina's rock bottom story about body image, how hitting rock bottom is not necessarily failing, future-proofing our lives, and lots more!

Zarina is a peak performance coach, a life coach, an emotional intelligence and neuro linguistic practitioner, a motivational speaker, and the host of The Empowering Series Podcast.

On the first episode with Zarina, Ashdin spoke to her about anxiety and pressure. Do tune in to that one if you haven't yet.

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Ep. 290: Musical Mornings

Did you know that mosquitoes behave differently when listening to dubstep? Apparently they bite far less, and even reproduce less when listening to the genre.
Music has always had a very strong effect on animals. Cows who had soft soothing music played to them for 12 hours yielded more milk by 3% (close to 0.75L).

On this episode, Ashdin talks about the effects music has on us and how we can learn to use music well. We can use it to change our current reality and way of thinking. We can even use it to put us in a different mood. Tune in to find out how.

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Ep. 289: Anxiety and Pressure with Zarina Poonawalla

This week, Ashdin is joined by Zarina Poonawalla, peak performance coach, life coach, emotional intelligence and neuro-linguistic practitioner, motivational speaker, and the host of The Empowering Series Podcast. Ashdin and Zarina talk about anxiety, pressure, and how to deal with them in healthy ways, the importance of emotional intelligence and knowing who you are, the problem with the phrase 'he's/she's like this only', the four A's of stress management that Zarina uses as a tool in her coaching, and lots more. Tune in for a fascinating conversation.

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Ep. 288: The Inner Smile

Did you know that the origin of the word 'spleen' (an organ in our body) is Greek? It loosely translates as 'the second heart'.

On this episode, Ashdin talks about an easier version of the meditation practise called 'The Inner Smile' (from the book by Mantak Chia) which is about spreading positivity through your body and learning about it at the same time. Ashdin's version can be done everyday. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 287: Entitlement and Flying

Did you know that the busiest airport in the world was Chicago O'Hare International Airport? There were 919,704 take-offs and landings per year. That comes to about a 105 takeoffs and landings in an hour!

On this episode, Ashdin talks about the sense of entitlement we feel around the frustrations in our lives, how we can maintain the balance between peace-of-mind and that feeling of entitlement, and the importance of keeping calm in moments of frustration. Tune in to find out more.

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Ep. 286: Anxiety and Rock Bottom with Aditi Surana

On the 2nd episode with Aditi Surana, Ashdin and Aditi talk about anxiety and rock bottoms - why the concept of rock bottoms is quite a powerful one and how they can even be a good thing, what the term means for Aditi and what her experience has been with them, how she believes strongly in the process of 'restarting', her divorce and what she went through at the time because of it, how to get out of rock bottom moments, what has helped her during such times, and lots more. They also discuss the importance of journaling and what's wrong with the phrase 'if only'. Tune in for an enriching conversation.

Aditi is a graphologist, a high performance coach, a writer, an anxiety expert, and the host of the Absolutely Write podcast.

On the 1st episode with Aditi, the two of them talked about Aditi being a graphologist, how she has combined that with her high performance coaching, and tons more. Do check that out if you missed it.

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Ep. 285: Moulting The New You

Did you know that most animals go through a moulting process? We do it too. Moulting is the process by which animals shed their outer layers of skin or feathers.

On this episode, Ashdin talks about the feeling of uneasiness that comes when you feel like you're caught in a funk, or feel stifled or trapped or feel like you've outgrown whatever you're going through and that it's time for a massive change. What do you do? Tune in to find out.

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