The Habit Coach with Ashdin Doctor

Did you know that there are five or more kinds of empathy?On this episode, Ashdin talks about the different kinds of empathy - particularly cognitive, emotional and compassionate empathies, how and when we should use each of them, and how empathy is a superpower that can be developed. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know the definition of a miracle? It is defined as an extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by nature or science and is therefore attributed to a divine agency.Now, there's a lot to unpack in this definition! It's filled with very important words and things that we should understand logically.On this episode, Ashdin talks about the importance of celebrating small miracles in our everyday life. Tune in to find out how.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the second episode with Samir Patham, Director of Adventure-Pulse, and one of Ashdin's closest friends, Ashdin talks to him about his learnings from trekking, and how can they be applied in everyday life. Ashdin also talks about how a Le Ladakh trek with Samir is what gave Ashdin the idea for The Habit Coach podcast. Tune in for a fun episode.On the first episode, they talked about what attracted Samir to mountaineering and climbing Mount Everest. Do listen to that one if you haven't yet!Follow Samir on Instagram @samirpathamYou can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that there are about 2000 thunderstorms raining down across the earth every minute?On this episode, Ashdin talks about how we can keep things manageable even when they seem overwhelming, and how to stay in control of our emotions in times like these. Tune in to find out how.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Ashdin is joined by one of his closest friends - Samir Patham, Director, Adventure Pulse, and a mountaineer. Samir has climbed Mount Everest (yeah, that's right!), and he talks about that on this episode. They talk about Samir's journey from working for Infosys to becoming a mountaineer and starting his own business Adventure Pulse. They talk about what attracted Samir to mountaineering, and how it all started simply with a friend saying, "I think we should climb Everest."Samir also talks about how he got physically and technically ready for the challenge, how it takes about an average of Rs. 30 Lakh per person to climb Everest, hence you need to be financially ready as well. Samir also tells the chilling story of getting buried in an avalanche at the Everest base camp and how he thought he was going to die. Tune in for an inspiring episode.Follow Samir on Instagram @samirpathamYou can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that loneliness can make you feel cold?On this episode, Ashdin talks about how to be free from others' opinions and ideas, not get affected by what people are saying, and instead use logic to determine the best course of action for you. Tune in to find out how.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the size of the self-development industry, aka the personal development industry, is about 11 billion dollars in America alone!?On this episode, Ashdin talks about why it is critical to be on the path of self-development, and how improving ourselves inspires others to improve as well, thus slowly, improving society as a whole. However, sometimes it is easy for this world of self-development to become seductive. Ashdin talks about how we can avoid this trap. Tune in to find out how.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 2nd episode with Shayamal Vallabhjee (sports scientist, motivational speaker, performance coach and author), Ashdin and he get into some talk about spirituality, what it means, how it's about raising yourself to a higher level of self awareness and self understanding, how one can start down this journey in small ways, what discipline means to Shayamal, and lots mote. Shayamal also talks about the time he lived at the Hare Krishna temple in Chatsworth, Durban to understand spirituality more himself and become a monk. Tune in for a fascinating and deep episode.Link to the guest's book - Shayamal Vallabhjeehttps://amzn.to/2Z2yp5PFollow Shayamal on Twitter @shayamalv & on Instagram @shayamalYou can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the Roman architect Vitruvius made clear guidelines for the construction of stairs back in 1st Century BC! He said that stairs should have a pitch of 37°. Today's staircases are fairly similar to the numbers laid out way back then!On this episode, Ashdin talks about how stairs are a fantastic way to exercise, and are great for the health of your heart, toning your legs, and getting a good sweat session going. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ashdin is joined by Shayamal Vallabhjee, sports scientist, motivational speaker, performance coach and author of his upcoming book 'Breathe Believe Balance: A Guide to Self-discovery and Healing'. They get into what his journey has been like, being born in South Africa during the Apartheid era, how he started spending more time at the temple, how being spiritual helped him out, how he went from being an athlete to being a monk, how self-love, self-understanding and self-confidence helps in balancing your life, how to evaluate and deepen friendships, and lots lots more. Tune in for a truly inspiring episode.Link to the guest's book - Shayamal Vallabhjeehttps://amzn.to/2Z2yp5PFollow Shayamal on Twitter @shayamalv & on Instagram @shayamalYou can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that, in Latin, the word 'focus' means the fireplace, or the hearth?On this episode, Ashdin talks about how to focus better and breaks down some habits that you can inculcate to do so, especially in trying times like these. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the world's most expensive pizza was sold for £4,200? Or that, in 2011, America alone spent about 61 billion dollars on its pets? Or that the most expensive iPhone cover is for 110 thousand dollars?On this episode, Ashdin talks about our relationship with money, how it's a skewed relationship, how sometimes it's even a taboo topic, and how we can evolve our thinking around it. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 2nd episode with Adam Totounji, CEO, Mogul Insider, Ashdin talks to him about why one should get into podcasting, what the podcast world is like, and deep-dive into how one should start thinking about creating a podcast, and how to take this journey forward.Do go check out the 1st episode with Adam where Ashdin and he discuss how Adam's changing the world!Follow Adam on Instagram @adamtotounji and on Twitter @totounjiadamYou can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that Alcatraz was the only prison in America that gave it's inmates hot water? The hot water was provided to the prisoners not as a luxury, but as a way to prevent them from escaping, the idea being that if the prisoners got used to the hot water, they would not be conditioned enough to brave the icy cold waters of San Francisco Bay.On this episode, Ashdin talks about the idea of freedom, why we feel trapped, and how we can overcome that. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ashdin is joined by podcaster and entrepreneur Adam Totounji, CEO, Mogul Insider, to talk all about podcasting, how he got into it, how podcasting can become a legitimate business, how trying is better than not going ahead with your dream, and lots more. Tune in for an inspiring episode.Follow Adam on Instagram @adamtotounji and on Twitter @totounjiadamYou can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that there were members of the Japanese army still fighting the war 30 years after World War II had ended?On this episode, Ashdin talks about the practise of 'kaizen' - the process of changing for the better, or the idea of continuous improvement.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Knowing what you want and why you want it can be liberating." - Ashdin DoctorDid you know a sunflower kept in a dark room will continue to follow the path of the sun? But how does it know?On this episode, Ashdin talks about what we can do when we feel like we're running helter-skelter, overwhelmed or lost and confused. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On part 2 of this series, Ashdin is again joined by Shashank Mehta, Founder, 'And Nothing Else' and 'Fit Shit', to talk about being an entrepreneur in health and fitness, and tell us more about his two ventures - 'Fit Shit' and 'And Nothing Else'. He also discusses the three habits he feels everyone should inculcate in their lives.In part 1, they had talked about tips for anyone trying to get into content creation and the importance of having a system in place when doing so. So go back and listen to that if you missed it.You can follow Shashank on Instagram @shashankfitYou can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the rose is not really a delicate flower?On this episode, Ashdin talks about how our brain shuts down and it's easier to get angry when we're overwhelmed, rushed, or in a hurry, and how it's important to take things slow, or as Ashdin puts it, to stop and 'smell the roses'. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Ashdin is joined by Shashank Mehta, Founder, 'And Nothing Else' and 'Fit Shit', to talk about being an entrepreneur in health and fitness, how he got into fitness himself, all the way to leading the path in this industry.They also talk about tips for anyone trying to get into content creation and the importance of having a system in place when doing so.Shashank also talks about his two ventures - 'Fit Shit' and 'And Nothing Else', and discusses the three habits he feels everyone should inculcate in their lives.You can follow Shashank on Instagram @shashankfitSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that it took over 50 countries collaborating in order to build and create the International Space Station? Space programs from various countries had to work together in order to create this masterpiece of human technology.This week, Ashdin talks about how these times during COVID have become the best time to collaborate, to join forces and learn to grow together. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that not all parts of the spider's web are sticky?In our lives, we all have people who have had a toxic or negative impact on us. Those people may have since died, or moved on, or just simply disappeared from our lives, yet they still continue to influence our lives today.On this episode, Ashdin talks about how to avoid suffering and being overwhelmed by the demons of our past. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the Darjeeling tea is know as the champagne of teas? However, Darjeeling tea is not the most expensive tea in the world. There are many more costlier teas. So what about it makes it so highly appreciated?On this episode, Ashdin talks about how we can meditate and become mindful as we drink our tea. It's great for when you feel overwhelmed or restless. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that, in Japan, they have made pottery repair a form of art? This artform is called 'Kintsugi', which translates into 'golden joinery'.Our broken chipped pieces add character to our personalities and make us unique. It is the imperfections that make our lives take form. On this episode, Ashdin talks about how we can learn to embellish, design and tell stories about them. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, also invented a musical instrument called the glass harmonica?On this episode, Ashdin talks about how becoming a multipotentialite - a person who is good at a number of things instead of world-class at just one thing, can help avoid being professionally vulberable, help us stay nimble and resilient, and even reinvent ourselves. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that a sloth's grip is so strong that when it does, it continues to hold onto the tree that it died in?!On this episode, Ashdin talks about how and why we should let go of our grip on past hurts, and how it all starts by bringing our attention and awareness to what we're stuck holding on to. Tune in to find out more.You can get in touch with Dr. Astruc on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ManuelAstrucMD/You can find out more about Your Next Act here: https://manuelastruc.com/You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the adult mayflies have a lifespan of just one day? Imagine that! Imagine if you had just one day - that's just 24 hours, to do everything that you ever wanted.On this episode, Ashdin talks about the need to not make decisions at the peak of our emotions, and how we can distinguish between temporary and permanent emotions by postponing making a decision by 24 hours.You can get in touch with Dr. Astruc on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ManuelAstrucMD/You can find out more about Your Next Act here: https://manuelastruc.com/You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Ashdin is joined by Dr. Manuel Astruc, Psychiatrist and Life Coach, all the way from New York, with over 50,000 hours in one-on-one time with clients. They talk about one of the most pressing issues today - burnout. How do you avoid and/or recover from burnout? What are the habits that one can inculcate to prevent burnout? They also talk about Dr. Astruc's personal journey in the field, how he started focussing on 'burnout' as a subject, and how his own struggles with burning out paved the way for a career as a life coach. All this and more on this episode of The Habit Coach.You can get in touch with Dr. Astruc on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ManuelAstrucMD/You can find out more about Your Next Act here: https://manuelastruc.com/You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that there is no 'did you know' fact on this episode?On this episode, Ashdin talks about one of the questions that he was asked on a virtual meetup that he did with listeners of The Habit Coach. The question - Why is change so scary? Tune in to find out the answer and why we should push ourselves to expand our comfort zones.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that every single day 200,000 people are lifted out of the poverty line? Or that, everyday, 300,000 people get access to electricity for the first time! Or how about the fact that life expectancy has doubled, and is continuing to increase?It's fascinating when you dig deep into the way futurists are looking at the world. Most future thinkers don't look at the world as all doom-and-gloom. In fact, the future looks full of hope.On this episode, Ashdin talks about the feeling of hopelessness, how to avoid it, and how we can make hope a habit. Tune in to find out how.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that scientists are looking at ways to harness the energy generated by the human body?On this episode, Ashdin talks about energy management in our own bodies so as to avoid burnout - something a lot of people have been feeling during these 'work-from-home' times. Tune in to find out how.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that anti-aging needs to start in your youth?On this episode, Ashdin is joined by Dr. Falguni Shah, Dermatologist, to talk about anti-aging, and how it goes beyond just looks and is more about personal internal well-being. Dr. Falguni helps bust some myths and reinstate certain facts about the subject. Tune in for this and a lot more.You can follow Dr. Falguni on Instagram @drfalgunishah_You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that receiving a compliment had the same positive response as receiving money. Moreover, giving a compliment has as much a positive result as getting a compliment!On this episode, Ashdin talks about how to and how not to give compliments and the impact they can have. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that PornHub gets over 115 million active users every single day?! That is an insane amount of people at any given point of time!There is another kind of pandemic that is sweeping our lives - porn and masturbation addiction. This has been one of the most requested topics to be covered on the show!On this episode, Ashdin talks about porn addiction, how it affects us, and why it's important to mediate how much porn we watch, even if we might not want to get rid of it altogether. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that there are over 30 different ways in which we can classify human blood? The typical 'A, B, AB' method of blood classification that we're all used to, is just one of the many ways we can classify our blood.On this episode, Ashdin talks about how we can change our perspective of the world, by creating the habit of first looking for and celebrating the good before reacting to the bad. Tune in to find out how.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode, Ashdin is joined by Dr. Vignesh Devraj, Ayurvedic doctor, Director of Sitaram Beach Retreat, and host of the podcast 'Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond'. They talk about understanding ayurveda, diseases due to over-nutrition, the relationship between ayurveda and food, how good digestion is of the utmost importance, why spices get a lot of attention in ayurveda, and lots lots more.You can follow Dr. Vignesh on Instagram @vigneshdevrajYou can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that there is no 'did you know' fact on this episode?On this last episode of the 'fat loss' series, Ashdin wanted to point out what fat loss could look like from the perspective of habits.The trap we all fall into is wanting change to take place fast, and if it doesn't happen fast enough, we tend to lose interest.On this episode, Ashdin talks about how we can avoid sabotaging our growth in the journey of weight loss and fitness. Tune in to find out how.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that in the original 'Three Little Pigs' children's story, the three pigs actually had names? They were named 'Brownie, Whitey and Blackie', just like how one would name street dogs. Like this, there were quite a few differences in the original story and the iterations of it that became popular in later years. For instance, in the original story, the three houses of the pigs were made from mud, cabbage and bricks, as opposed to straws, sticks and bricks in the versions we know today. If nothing else, these stories at least taught us about construction materials.On this episode, Ashdin talks about how our bodies also needs the right construction materials to be strong and be able to fight off the big bad wolf! Everytime we feed our bodies junk food or food with no nutritional value, we are providing our bodies with the wrong kinds of construction materials. Tune in to find out how we can change that.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the word 'diet' originates from the Greek word 'diaita'? What is so interesting is that the word 'diaita' means 'way of life'. Hence, your diaita consists not only of the food you are, but also the amount of exercise you did, the amount you slept, and your overall way of life.On this episode, Ashdin talks about diets and how we should approach them. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that stress can be an important factor for both fat loss and fat gain? This is because the body's response to stress varies in different people.On this episode, Ashdin talks about the relationship between fat loss, fat gain and stress, and how we can keep stress at a minimum.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that we do not 'burn' or 'torch' fat, like it's normally believed? Nor that sweat is fat leaving the body? Instead, we either breathe it out or pee it out. It's so amazing how the human body and the world around us work.On this episode, Ashdin talks about how fat loss can be easy once we understand the principles of it. Tune in to understand how.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that when a movie is being shot, the audio is recorded separately from the video? Hence, they need a way to combine the video and audio timelines. This is where the 'clapper bird' comes in - the slate that goes 'clap' at the beginning of every shot.It also acts as the cue for the actors to start acting.Similarly, our habits also require a cue to get started. But eventually, our brains might stop registering the cue. What are you supposed to do then?On this episode, Ashdin talks about cue fatigue, and how to avoid it.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the roped female figure of the Statue of Liberty represents Libertas - the Roman goddess of freedom?On this episode, Ashdin talks about how we can carry gratitude with us everywhere we go and harness the power of gratitude by creating a 'gratitude totem'. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"When I was a boy, and j would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.'" - Fred RogersDid you know that in United States alone, there are about 1500 fires in people's homes!On this episode, Ashdin talks about how helpers are always something to be grateful for, and how it's important to look for them. Tune in to find out more.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that our brain is so powerful that it can recreate a memory and make you feel how you did back then?!On this episode, Ashdin talks about the importance of making your own 'gratitude jar' as a means of changing your mood, or just to appreciate your life more and change your life with positivity.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that, recently, there was an article out that stated that there are 330 million gods in Hinduism alone! That was taking into account all the avatars of different gods. Around the world today, there are over 25,000 gods that are actively prayed to.We all have found different routes to get to the same things, and that's what makes the world so beautiful.On this episode, Ashdin talks about a small 5-word prayer that was taught to him as a child, one with gratitude at its centre, that has been with him ever since. Tune in to find out what it is.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that gratitude can improve the quality of your health? Researchers have found that people who approach life with a more grateful demeanour, had a better quality of life and health.Getting a gratitude practice going can be a very transformative habit.On this episode, Ashdin talks about the benefits of developing a gratitude practice and how to get started with it. Tune in to find out how.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that in 2019, JK Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter book series, earned close to 92 million dollars? Her life story could be an inspiration to us all.On this episode, Ashdin talks about the importance of getting into the habit of creating, and thus, co-authoring with reality. Tune in to find out how.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that the biggest library in the world has over 168 million books? This is the Library of Congress, which expands over 3 buildings in Washington DC.On this episode, Ashdin talks about the libraries in our brains - the library of memories. We are not just the reader of these collections, but also their librarian. Ashdin talks about how we can categorize and curate our own mental libraries. Tune in to find out how.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did you know that in the early stages of pregnancy, the foetus' brain can grow by 250,000 neurons every minute. An adult brain has a 100 billion neurons. The brain grows till the ages of about 18 years. After that it stops growing and starts reducing in size. Neurons start slowly dying out.On this episode, Ashdin talks about intermittent fasting as a way to supercharge our brains and help with neurogenesis - the process by which we can slow down the dying out of neurons and restart their growth. Tune in to find out how.You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en)Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180 (http://awesome180.com/)Youtube Channel- The Habit Coach - Awesome180 (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.