The Habit Coach with Ashdin Doctor

Did you know that, in Japan, a night shift worker earns upto 25% more than a day shift worker? On this episode, Ashdin talks about night shifts, the adverse effects they have on our bodies, and what habits can one inculcate to minimize these effects if getting out of the night shifts is not an option. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc ( https://www.inst...

Did you know that 23% of people in a survey admitted to having trolled somebody? And that 66% of all trolling or cyber bullying happens on social media? Kids are the most vulnerable here, especially as more than 95% of all teens are online. On this episode, Ashdin talks about bullying, how to deal with it, and how not to let yourself question your sense of self because of it. Tune in to find out m...

On the second episode with Zarina Poonawalla, Ashdin and Zarina talk about how rock bottoms can infact be empowering, Zarina's rock bottom story about body image, how hitting rock bottom is not necessarily failing, future-proofing our lives, and lots more! Zarina is a peak performance coach, a life coach, an emotional intelligence and neuro linguistic practitioner, a motivational speaker, and the...

Did you know that mosquitoes behave differently when listening to dubstep? Apparently they bite far less, and even reproduce less when listening to the genre. Music has always had a very strong effect on animals. Cows who had soft soothing music played to them for 12 hours yielded more milk by 3% (close to 0.75L). On this episode, Ashdin talks about the effects music has on us and how we can learn...

This week, Ashdin is joined by Zarina Poonawalla, peak performance coach, life coach, emotional intelligence and neuro-linguistic practitioner, motivational speaker, and the host of The Empowering Series Podcast. Ashdin and Zarina talk about anxiety, pressure, and how to deal with them in healthy ways, the importance of emotional intelligence and knowing who you are, the problem with the phrase 'h...

Did you know that the origin of the word 'spleen' (an organ in our body) is Greek? It loosely translates as 'the second heart'. On this episode, Ashdin talks about an easier version of the meditation practise called 'The Inner Smile' (from the book by Mantak Chia) which is about spreading positivity through your body and learning about it at the same time. Ashdin's version can be done everyday. Tu...

Did you know that the busiest airport in the world was Chicago O'Hare International Airport? There were 919,704 take-offs and landings per year. That comes to about a 105 takeoffs and landings in an hour! On this episode, Ashdin talks about the sense of entitlement we feel around the frustrations in our lives, how we can maintain the balance between peace-of-mind and that feeling of entitlement, a...

On the 2nd episode with Aditi Surana, Ashdin and Aditi talk about anxiety and rock bottoms - why the concept of rock bottoms is quite a powerful one and how they can even be a good thing, what the term means for Aditi and what her experience has been with them, how she believes strongly in the process of 'restarting', her divorce and what she went through at the time because of it, how to get out...

Did you know that most animals go through a moulting process? We do it too. Moulting is the process by which animals shed their outer layers of skin or feathers. On this episode, Ashdin talks about the feeling of uneasiness that comes when you feel like you're caught in a funk, or feel stifled or trapped or feel like you've outgrown whatever you're going through and that it's time for a massive ch...

What is graphology? Graphology is the study of handwriting so as to infer a person's character. This week, Ashdin is joined by the fascinating Aditi Surana, graphologist, high performance coach, writer, anxiety expert, and host of the Absolutely Write podcast. Ashdin talks to her about what graphology really entails, how it works, how she got interested in this fascinating field, how she became a...

Did you know that the book 'The Secret' has sold over 30 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 50 different languages? This isn't even counting all the illegal copies of the book floating around as PDFs or being sold on the roads. On this episode, Ashdin talks about the law of attraction, the power of thoughts, the importance of being aware of your thoughts and programming your min...

Did you know that the word 'lama' is the title for a teacher of Dharma in Buddhism? It is similar to the way we use the word 'guru'. On this episode, Ashdin talks about the importance we must give to being aware of our surroundings and of ourselves, and how we can make having better awareness a habit. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc ( https://www.inst...

This episode is about understanding nutritional information provided behind food products. On the 2nd episode with Akshaye Jalan, owner at PlanMyFood, Ashdin and Akshaye continue their discussions on food labels. They talk about nutrition vs ingredients labels, why keeping the serving size in mind is more important than nutritional values, trans-fats, how we should all be keeping a track of trans-...

Did you know that the first mug was found back in Neanderthal caves?! This mug was made out of bone. On this episode, Ashdin talks about the coffee mug versus the teacup, and addresses one of the questions he gets asked most often - how can one give up the habit of chai altogether, and not just the milk or sugar in it? Tune in for some tips on the same, and more. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on In...

'Health is nothing but a series of habit changes.' - Akshaye Jalan On this episode, Ashdin is joined by his friend Akshaye Jalan, Owner at 'PlanMyFood', to break down nutrition labels that appear on food products, talk about why Akshaye started down this journey on a personal level, what 'PlanMyFood' is about, why it's important and beneficial to learn how to read the nutrition label on food produ...

Did you know that one group of anthropologists believe that all sharing is nothing but tolerated theft? On this episode, Ashdin talks about why it's beneficial to be selfish first, then thinking about giving to others only after that, and how we can accomplish this. Tune in to find out how. Folks, Ashdin's 30-day no-sugar challenge is back! To find out more about this challenge and to avail of a d...

Did you know that India has the most number of post offices in the world at more than a 150,000? On this episode, Ashdin talks about writing a letter to yourself and how it can help in times when you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed or worried. Tune in to find out more. Folks, Ashdin's 30-day no-sugar challenge is back! To find out more about this challenge and to avail of a discount, go to www.pla...

On this second episode with Swati Pandey, Co-founder & CEO, Magicleaf Stevia, Ashdin talks to her about her journey as an entrepreneur, how she started her company, how the idea had been in her mind for a while before she actually pursued it, about going to London to do her M.Sc ., then going to Singapore to work for a consulting firm, and then finally coming back to India to eventually jump i...

Did you know the famous story of Aladdin and the Magic Lamp is just one of the stories from the 1001 Nights, aka The Arabian Nights? The story behind these tales is quite gruesome and gory. On this episode, Ashdin talks about the habit of reading, how it can be a great habit before bedtime, and how one can cultivate it. Tune in to find out more. Folks, Ashdin's 30-day no-sugar challenge is back! T...

If you've been thinking about quitting sugar, this episode is a must listen! On the first episode with Swati Pandey, Co-founder & CEO, Magicleaf Stevia, Ashdin talks to her about what exactly is Stevia, where it comes from, what are its properties and benefits, and lots more. Swati talks about what made her dedicate her life to the study, use and spreading awareness about stevia. Ashdin and Sw...

Did you know that the world's longest mountain range is 64,000 km long? This whole mountain range lies at the bottom of the ocean. Some of the mountains in this range are so huge that Mt. Everest feels like a small hill in comparison. On this episode, Ashdin talks about the times in our lives when we feel like we've hit rock bottom - that we've sunk to the lowest of lows, and what we can do at tim...

Did you know that, for most coaches, nutritionists, fitness trainers and dieticians, the most annoying thing that a future trainee can say is, "But, I am a foodie!" On this episode, Ashdin breaks down this sentence so we can understand what it really means, explains why it is detrimental to have it as a mindset, and how to avoid this common trap. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Ashdin Doc...

On the second episode with competitive bodybuilder Navreet Josan, India's first IFBB Bikini Pro athlete, and makeup artist, Ashdin talks to her about the mindset behind competing. Navreet and Ashdin talk about Navreet always having been competitive by nature, competing in sports events in school, the thrill of a competition, being on-stage, how you need to win in your mind first, competing in the...

Did you know that Buddhism describes eight types of suffering? Suffering being one of the most important concepts of Buddhism. On this episode, Ashdin talks about the different types of suffering, and how we can move away from them or keep them at bay. 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 we...

This week, Ashdin is joined by India's first IFBB Bikini Pro athlete, and makeup artist - Navreet Josan. On this episode, Ashdin and Navreet discuss fitness and health, but at an extreme level. Navreet is a competitive bodybuilder. Ashdin and Navreet talk about how she started competing for Bikini Fitness competitions in 2013, about the importance of 'sweating more in training', how it can take ye...