The Habit Coach with Ashdin Doctor

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 i...

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 shoul...

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...

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, So...

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. Tune in to #TheHabitCoach with Ashdin Do...

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 whe...

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 suppleme...

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 tensio...

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...

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 imagina...

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. Tune in to #TheHabitCoach with Ashdin Doctor. Check out the Awesome180 Habit Coach app: Awesome180 Habit Coach - Apps on Google Play...

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 c...

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. Tune in to #TheHab...

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 on...

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 f...

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...

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. Vign...

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. Tune in to #TheHabitCoach with Ashdin Doctor. Check out the Awesome180 Habit Coach app: Awesome180 Habit Coach - Apps on Googl...

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 det...

Did you know that a Chinese mummy is now the oldest recorded case of a heart disease? Till recently, heart disease was considered a modern dat illness, primarily due to the lifestyle that we lead. On this episode, Ashdin talks about the choices we make on an everyday basis, how these choices are merely our habits, and implores us to ask ourselves while making any choice - how is this affecting my...

Did you know that today - the 19th of March - is World Sleep Day? It's an event hosted by the World Sleep Society and was created to share and imrpove the awareness of sleep. On this episode, Ashdin talks about the importance of prioritising your sleep and how that can change your life. Tune in to find out more. Tune in to #TheHabitCoach with Ashdin Doctor. Check out the Awesome180 Habit Coach app...

On the second episode with Sapna Gopalakrishnan, Ashdin and Sapna get furhter into what happened after Sapna woke up at the hospital after her amputation surgery, what happened after coming back home, what did she feel at the time, not really feeling different but knowing that something was different, and a lot more what her life has been like since. Sapna emphasises on acceptance, not giving up,...

Did you know that the first modern commercial gym was started by a French man? He was a French gymnast named Hippolyte Triat. His first gym was in Brussels and the second in Paris. All of this was happening way back in 1840s. On this episode, Ashdin talks about what one should eat or drink after a workout, and why a lot of people are doing it wrong. Tune in to find out more. Tune in to #TheHabitCo...

On this episode, Ashdin is joined by his dear friend and fellow trekker - Sapna Gopalakrishnan. Sapna is the kind of person you want around when going through a crisis. She is extremely headstrong and courageous and it's a joy to hear her thoughts on this episode. Sapna and Ashdin talk about climbing Mount Kilimanjaro together, being aware of each other's 'loo schedules', how that is a very intima...

Did you know that, in English, your grandfather's brother's child is your 'first cousin once removed'? If it was the child of your great-grandfather, he/she would be your 'first cousin twice removed', but that his/her child then would be your second cousin once removed. On this episode, Ashdin talks about how to keep busy the right way by filling your day with things that fuel your passion and gen...