The Habit Coach with Ashdin Doctor

On this episode, Ashdin talks about small actions, counting them as small wins, and letting these small actions turn into bigger ones that eventually compound into something huge. 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 C...

Did you know that there are over 828 people in India with net worths of more than Rs.1000 crores? They command around 1/3rd of India's GDP. On this episode, Ashdin talks about how a better way to achieve happiness is not asking ourselves what we want, but asking ourselves why we want it, and how we can control the urge to always want more. Tune in to find out. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Insta...

On the second episode with fitness trainer and blogger Mishti Khatri, Ashdin talks to her about her doing her M.Sc . in Exercise and Sports Nutrition, what that was like and what she learnt from it, how she had to build her resume to be able to pursue this course, always being interested in biology as a subject right from school, knowing that she wanted to get into the paramedical line and how she...

Did you know a bloodhound can be used as a witness in court? It's because their sense of smell is so strong that it can be used as evidence in court. On this episode, Ashdin talks about how there's no such thing as being lazy, it's just that you haven't found something to get up and chase after, something that excites you or gives you purpose. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Ashdin Doctor...

"You're never alone when you're running as there's always someone else in the world who is running at the same time as you are." - Mishti Khatri On the first episode with Mishti Khatri, fitness trainer and blogger, Mishti and Ashdin talk about Mishti's love for running and being a trainer for athletes. They talk about how and why people should get into running (though it may not be for everyone, w...

Did you know that the top fitness influencers get paid around 70,000 USD per post? That's about 50 Lakh rupees per post! When we look at these fitness influencers doing impossible and difficult exercises or see their bodies, do we feel envy or desire, or do we feel passionate and interested? On this episode, Ashdin talks about the dominant emotions that define and decide how our own fitness journe...

Did you know that Jay Z was crowned hip-hop's first billionaire? On this episode, Ashdin talks about some things he has learnt from successful people like Jay Z over the years. He talks about learning to love what you're doing, getting excited by it, and the financial succes will follow as a by-product. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc ( https://www.in...

On the 2nd episode with Indian Badminton Player Tanvi Lad, Ashdin and she talk about rock bottoms. Tanvi shares her rock bottom story about her knee injury because of which she had to sit out from multiple games and tournaments, which majorly affected her world ranking from world number 3 to 116, how she got out of this professional slump, how she fought back against the injury, attending rehab fo...

Did you know that the Kayan tribe has a neck modification that elongates the neck? The longest neck in the world belongs to a woman from this tribe whose neck is 40cm long. On this episode, Ashdin talks about the importance of doing neck exercises throughout the day to avoid neck pain, and tells us some simple exercises that we can do to help relieve it. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @...

We often see the glamourous side of sports, but we don't often think about the journey or the mental aspect of it. What did it take to get there? What sacrifices were made along the way? What exactly is the midset of a professional athlete? On the first episode with Indian Badminton Player Tanvi Lad, she and Ashdin talk about what it feels like to represent your country as an athlete, about puttin...

Did you know that we have about 25,915 days in our lives? On this episode, Ashdin asks you to visualise your perfect day, and how you can tangibly make it into a reality over a period of time. Tune in to find out. 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...

Did you know that the tradition of champagne being used to mark a celebration started way back when in 1789? On this episode, Ashdin talks about the importance of being surrounded by our friends, near and dear ones, and well-wishers at times when it matters, and shares a simple habit that can help us identify true friendships. Tune in to find out. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdind...

On the second episode with clinical psychologist Dr. Radhika Bapat, she and Ashdin discuss the psychologies and mindsets behind and around rock-bottoms. Radhika talks about triggers, anxieties, what rock bottoms can mean for different people, the terms 'failure' and 'success', the importance of taking the small steps, finding little things and ways that help you recover, and helps us understand th...

Did you know that old mechanical clocks would have a deviation of about 15 minutes every single day? On this episode, Ashdin tells us a new way of approaching time, not in the pursuit of productivity, but in the pursuit of your soul. Tune in to find this out, how to manage your personal time, and why it's important to allow yourself to do nothing. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdind...

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 fasc...

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. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc (...

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. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdind...

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 tea...

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 epis...

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, h...

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. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc ( https://www.instagram.com/as...

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. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc ( https...

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 aro...

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 dista...

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 Medic...