The Academy Podcast with Kamil Shah

🎙"...Even brief periods of rest can reduce stress hormones and promote cardiovascular recovery..." Tucked away in the Aegean Sea, the island of Ikaria is a place where time seems to slow down — and people live longer than almost anywhere else on Earth. As one of the world’s five official Blue Zones , Ikaria is home to a population that experiences dramatically lower rates of chronic dise...

🎙"One of the foundational elements of Nicoyan longevity is their diet, which is predominantly plant-based...." The Nicoya Peninsula, located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, is not just a beautiful tropical destination but also a place where longevity thrives. In Nicoya, the average lifespan is impressively high, and the number of centenarians—people who live to be 100 years old or mo...

🎙"People who walk 50 to 70 minutes, 3 times per week, lost on average, 1.5% body fat & 1.1 inches around the waist over a 12 week period..." Sardinia is super special as a Blue Zone region. It was here that a cluster of villages in a kidney-shaped region on this island make up the first Blue Zone region ever identified. The region boasts nearly 10 times more centenarians (and that is...

🎙"According to the WHO, more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight in 2016. The Okinawan way of life teaches us..." In this 2nd Episode of the multi-part series "How To Live Longer" on The Academy Podcast with Kamil Shah, I share some of the insights & learnings from the 1st of the 5 "Blue Zones", and that is from Okinawa, Japan. The Okinawan way of life has see...

🎙"What caught my attention is the manner in which people live their lives to a healthy age of..." In this 1st Episode of the multi-part series "How To Live Longer" on The Academy Podcast with Kamil Shah, I share some of the wisdom behind the secret to long life from a set of unique places around the world called "Blue Zones". I'm looking forward to sharing the nex...

TAP MOMENT 06 with Cindy Rodriguez In this Special MOMENT on The Academy Podcast, Cindy Rodriguez shares her story of the innate power that resides within all of us for positive change when we re-connect with our authentic selves. Cindy is the founder of Elimu Girls , established in 2013 to equip girls with the skills to transform the outcomes of their lives. She’s a former teacher and administrat...

🎙"You see...something amazing happens in our brains when we self-reflect..." In this Episode on The Academy Podcast with Kamil Shah, I go through the benefits of self-reflection & how it can help us pave the way to the future that we desire. Recently, The Academy Podcast celebrated its 50th Episode, and if you've been following the show, you'll know that I did a 50th Episode...

TAP MOMENT 05 with Dr. Yuvarajan Devandran In this Special MOMENT on The Academy Podcast, Dr. Yuvarajan (Yuva) Devandran shares his personal account in dealing with racism & how the power of knowledge can help transform society's ills by moving one's ignorance from darkness to light. Yuva holds a PhD in Education & is also a Jay Shetty Certified Coach, helping others deal with raci...

🎙"To improve as a player & perfect your skills, you have to put in the hard work behind the scenes..." Joining me in this special episode is former Manchester United player & Sports Director of Go Pro Football Academy, Kirk Hilton. As an Ex-Manchester United player & UEFA licensed coach, Kirk was part of the most successful club academy in the world. With the likes of Paul Sc...

TAP MOMENT 04 with Marilucy Hernandez In this Special MOMENT on The Academy Podcast, Marilucy (Lali) Hernandez shares why it is our responsibility to re-connect with our inner child, to develop a child-like fascination for fun, creativity & curiosity, & how art can be a medium to do just that. Lali is an artist & as an art teacher, believes in the power of art in healing trauma & t...

🎙"You are not your thoughts...let me repeat that one more time...you are not your thoughts..." As we bid farewell to the past year, filled with its triumphs and challenges, I'd like to use this 1st episode for 2024, to explore the essence of new beginnings & how mastering our minds can develop the pathways to personal and professional growth. Why do so many of us use the new year...

TAP MOMENT 03 with Greg Spector. In this Special MOMENT on The Academy Podcast, Greg Spector shares his eye-opening story of alcohol abuse, why people become addicts & how he overcame the battle with alcohol. Greg now helps others find their own way out of addiction & I'm honored to have been able to capture this MOMENT with him. Tune into the FULL EPISODE here : 🍏 ⁠⁠ Greg's Episo...

🎙"Statistics show that over 1/3 of people are too embarrassed that they are lonely during the holiday season..." In this special episode, I re-visit an earlier episode I did at the beginning of The Academy Podcasts which covers the somewhat delicate subject of emotional resilience during the festive season. As you listen to this episode, some of the tips may be extremely relevant to you...

TAP MOMENT 02 with Rachel Chamley. In this Special MOMENT on The Academy Podcast, Rachel Chamley discusses the benefits of EFT in her work with client to help re-calibrate their inner energy frequencies as they heal. Rachel's works with her clients in reminding them of the miracle that they are & I'm honored to have been able to capture this MOMENT with her. Tune into the full episode...

🎙"There were times I wanted to give up. But I could feel it was coming. That 'something better' was coming..." We all have dreams, right? Some are much fancier and grander than others. But whatever it is, we all have something that we all desire and want. More money, a beautiful relationship, a successful career, whatever it is, we create a picture of what we want in our ideal li...

TAP MOMENT 01 with Oswald Perez. In this Special MOMENT on The Academy Podcast, Oswald Perez talks through his struggles growing up with cerebral palsy & the painful experiences (physically & emotionally) that has led him to become his own HERO. His story has led him to become a role model especially for people undergoing similar experiences & challenges in their lives. I'm honored...

🎙"You see, as with many things in life, we just need to start where we are..." This episode marks a very special milestone in The Academy Podcast! We’ve hit 50 episodes folks & I want to take this moment to thank all of you tuning in who have been on this journey of learning & self-improvement. I'm excited to share with you the memorable interviews, thought-provoking discussi...

🎙"After reaching a certain level in their career, mid-career professionals may find it challenging to continue advancing..." A while ago, I had the opportunity to share my views in a National newspaper here in Dubai about the challenges faced by mid-career professionals especially through the pandemic. Having been in a corporate environment myself, I can relate to many of the issues face...

🎙"I've been an underdog like so many people, but how am I going to show up..." Joining me in this special episode is Author & Keynote Speaker, Colby Sharma L.L.B. Colby & I connected over the pandemic, and it was during this time that he launched his first book against all odds. He’s the perfect person to have a conversation with when it comes to understanding strategies in o...

🎙"It still bothers me that I'm not able to focus as much as I used to.." Are you constantly feeling distracted in our fast-paced, hyperconnected world? I know I have been & couldn't figure out why, until I discovered this thought provoking book aptly titled "Stolen Focus" by Johann Hari. In this week's episode, I'll help give a quick overview of the book whi...

🎙"Let it go & relax, but if you are tense, you're going down..." I'm excited to share this conversation with Swimming Coach & Author, Karolina Soroko. Karolina was born & raised in Poland. From an early age, she had dreamed about moving to the US but at the age of 19, opted for the UK instead. During her time in London, she worked in various fields which led her to ev...

🎙"Dance is an international language...the language of the soul, no matter where we come from, I can communicate with you." In this week's powerful episode, I'm joined by Holistic Dance Therapist, Carmel Bondswell. Carmel is a dance and well-being coach, teacher and choreographer from the UK, who believes in the transformative power of movement.  Dancing since the age of 3, she f...

🎙"Blues are analytical...they are logical & rational, & value facts & data over emotions & opinions." In this 5th & final episode, we unearth the mysterious 'Blues'! The somewhat reserved & quiet types in the office, they can sometimes be misunderstood as being cold & challenging to work with. This is because they generally value logic & data, as d...

🎙"Because Greens strive to keep the peace....they may prioritize the needs of others over their own...which can lead to burnout." In this penultimate episode of the 5-part series, I discuss the third of the four types of human behavior as highlighted in the book "Surrounded by Idiots", and that is the Green type! Greens are generally described as analytical & knowledge-driv...

🎙"Due to their enthusiastic & spontaneous nature, Yellows may sometimes struggle with maintaining focus on tasks & projects." In this 3rd episode of the 5-part series, we explore the second of the four types of human behavior as highlighted in the book "Surrounded by Idiots", and that is the Yellow type! Thomas Erikson describes Yellows as outgoing, spontaneous and soci...