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Send us a text Why do we overcomplicate the simplest changes? When it comes to things like weight loss and fitness, we tend to approach it from a perfectionist mindset that actually holds us back from just starting and making simple changes, even if it’s not perfect.  Today, Seema and Dinesh have guest Preeti Gandhi. She's on the podcast with them having a conversation around all things healt...

Send us a text In light of the New Year and the ever-popular New Year’s Resolutions, Seema and Dinesh are sharing their top tips for a different way to approach goal-setting that you may not have tried before. If you find yourself frequently falling short of your New Year’s Resolutions, this episode is going to be helpful for you to learn new strategies and ways to set goals for yourself that you...

Send us a text On this holiday week, Seema and Dinesh wanted to take a few minutes to reflect on their experience with the Happy and Human podcast, the little lessons and favorite moments they’ve had along the way. The Happy and Human Team is so grateful for their audience and grateful we get to share this experience with you, the listeners.  Links: Dinesh Melwani https://dineshmelwani.com/ IG @di...

Send us a text As humans, we’re built to grow. Join Seema and Dinesh as they have a conversation with guest Colby Sharma around how we rise to the challenge in all areas of our life. Inevitably we are all faced with different struggles and challenges, but the way we view and approach them can make all the difference in how we come out on the other side. Colby shares his experience behind his book,...

Send us a text If you’re feeling stuck, maybe you’re at a crossroads, maybe you don’t feel like you have enough time to do the things that are most important to you, whatever it may be, this conversation is for you. Dinesh and Seema have guest Dr. Puja Shah on the podcast discussing  how she made the shift and began showing up for herself and started finding tools to actually make time for herself...

Send us a text Dinesh and Seema welcome Kunal Makwana on today’s episode, owner of KMAK Fitness and Dinesh’s personal trainer. They get into all the juicy questions you have about weight loss, what it’s like to work with a personal trainer, is it really possible to lose weight during the holidays, and more. Kunal will give you his tips on meal prepping in a way that doesn’t suck, how to set bounda...

Send us a text Dinesh and Seema have Henna Pryor on the podcast talking about awkwardness and the tension between who we are and who we think others are seeing. Understanding why this awkwardness occurs and why we avoid it when we maybe shouldn’t be, is what they dive into. Henna shares her insights on social interactions in the present day and they have a conversation around how it’s shifted in r...

Send us a text No new episode this week, but we did want to share a few of our favorites so far.  Making Space for What You Need with Dr. Flora Sinha How to Actually Achieve Your Goals Do I deserve to have fun? With Vyasar Ganesan Dinesh Melwani https://dineshmelwani.com/ IG @dineshmelwani Seema Desai https://drseemadesai.com IG @dr.seemadesai    Happy and Human Podcast on IG @happyandhumanpodcast

Send us a text Seema and Dinesh welcome guest Neelu Kaur on this episode where they have a conversation around what real leadership looks like, how to show up more authentically in the workplace, imposter syndrome and more. Neelu shares insights from her book “Be Your Own Cheerleader” and they have a conversation about how to create a more effective team and how it starts by looking inward. They t...

Send us a text In this episode, Seema and Dinesh have Vasavi Kumar on the show. They have a necessary conversation around the importance of mastering our inner dialogue and overcoming very real mental health struggles. Vasavi shares her experience in finding her own voice and helping others while still being human.  Vasavi Kumar is often described as the “Queen of Saying It Out Loud.” A first-gene...

Send us a text In this podcast episode, Seema and Dinesh have a conversation with South Asian American Child Psychiatrist, Cornell-educated diversity and inclusion (DEI) expert, and mental health expert, Dr. Zabina Bhasin (affectionately called Dr. Zee by many). They have a conversation you won’t want to miss around parenting, raising children in today’s society to teach them inclusion and celebra...

Send us a text Seema and Dinesh are sharing an all-too-familiar experience of feeling like you’re searching for the “next best thing”. They share lessons learned in finally starting something that’s been put off and the importance of accepting every effort will not be perfect. Seema shares her perspective on what it truly means to live in alignment with our highest selves and how it requires putti...

Send us a text Today’s episode we have special guest, Khurram Naik. He’s an attorney and sharing his unique experience as a South-Asian attorney and how he got into legal recruiting after seeing the need for regular connection and social interactions. Khurram discusses with Dinesh and Seema the importance of filling a need, even if it seems small at the time. They have a conversation around starti...

Send us a text In this episode, Seema and Dinesh welcome guest Neena Buxani. Neena is an incredible artist and they have a conversation around the need to make parents proud while also following passions, the purpose of work, and more. They dive into what it feels like to take less traditional career paths, what it looks like to follow passions later in life, and the driving forces behind our work...

Send us a text Seema is solo today talking about dealing with the busyness and overwhelm that you may feel brewing as our schedules both personally and professionally get fuller and fuller. She talks about how we can go from feeling overworked and busy to fulfilled and productive. Seema shares experiences all too familiar around the struggle to stay in the present moment and constantly feeling lik...

Send us a text Today’s episode is with special guest, Dr. Flora Sinha. She shares her invaluable insights around how our life experiences shape our long-term decisions. The three of them have a conversation about burnout in a way you haven’t heard before, and the real solutions to address it you probably haven’t tried yet. Dr. Sinha has a conversation with Seema and Dinesh around what we can do wh...

Send us a text In this episode, we have an incredibly special guest from Season 1 of Netflix’s show: Indian Matchmaking. Vyasar joins us today sharing his experiences around authenticity, how do we know if we’re a good person, why we’re allowed to have fun, dealing with the expectations and inconsistencies of life, and so much more. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Vyasar Mamta Ganes...

Send us a text Seema hosts this episode about something we’re all too familiar with: feeling tired. For some reason, we’ve created this narrative that being tired is a bad thing. The reality is, being tired is part of the human experience. You’re not meant to run yourself ragged, but finding ways to rest and recharge and let your foot off the gas is crucial. We’re all doing meaningful work, showin...

Send us a text Dr. Darsh Shah joins us today for a conversation around what it means to develop range in both our personal and professional lives. Dr.  Shah shares how he cultivates confidence and finding and overall sense of happiness in his life. Dr. Shah has found the incredible value in never ceasing to try new things and challenge ourselves in all aspects of our lives. This is a conversation...

Send us a text Dinesh hosts this episode about negative feedback. He shares a personal experience and talks about what it feels like to get negative feedback out of nowhere, and what you can do about it. This is for when you receive feedback from a well-intentioned source and how to turn it around and use it constructively, rather than leave you feeling frustrated and disempowered.  Links: Dinesh...

Send us a text On this episode, Seema and Dinesh are talking about something most of us do without being aware of it: white lies. It’s not meant to come from a place of accusation, but these can impact our performance and how we’re able to create success in our lives, which is why it’s an important topic to dive into. They’ll talk about why we feel tempted to make white lies and why it’s important...

Send us a text In this episode, Seema and Dinesh each share a book they’re currently reading. They’ll go over why they selected their books and what their biggest takeaways are so far. If you’re looking for some book recommendations, this one is for you and leave a comment on our Instagram if you check out either of the recommended books!  Links: Dinesh’s book: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker Seema...

Send us a text In this episode, Seema and Dinesh dive into the topic of decision making. They discuss the impact of our decisions, big and small, and how they have lasting consequences, both positive and negative. In this episode, they focus on the decisions that are actually in our control and effective + productive ways to approach our decision-making. They’ll talk about how we we often take our...

Send us a text Dinesh and Seema have a conversation centered around gratitude. They’ll talk about how they’ve shown gratitude in their own lives recently and what’s been most important to them. Incorporating recognizing the things your grateful for in your every day life is more difficult than we realize but can bring so much peace into our daily lives amidst the chaos. They’ll talk about the impo...

Send us a text In this episode, Seema and Dinesh discuss expectations and standards. In this episode, we’re using these two terms synonymously. They share two different perspectives around this topic, one is more short-term, and the other is more philosophical. Utilizing and understanding these can help you choose what perspective makes sense for you in the moment, and change course whenever you n...