The Habit Coach with Ashdin Doctor

Did you know that there are five or more kinds of empathy? On this episode, Ashdin talks about the different kinds of empathy - particularly cognitive, emotional and compassionate empathies, how and when we should use each of them, and how empathy is a superpower that can be developed. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc ( https://www.instagram.com/ashdin...

Do you know the definition of a miracle? It is defined as an extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by nature or science and is therefore attributed to a divine agency. Now, there's a lot to unpack in this definition! It's filled with very important words and things that we should understand logically. On this episode, Ashdin talks about the importance of celebrating small miracles...

On the second episode with Samir Patham, Director of Adventure-Pulse, and one of Ashdin's closest friends, Ashdin talks to him about his learnings from trekking, and how can they be applied in everyday life. Ashdin also talks about how a Le Ladakh trek with Samir is what gave Ashdin the idea for The Habit Coach podcast. Tune in for a fun episode. On the first episode, they talked about what attrac...

Did you know that there are about 2000 thunderstorms raining down across the earth every minute? On this episode, Ashdin talks about how we can keep things manageable even when they seem overwhelming, and how to stay in control of our emotions in times like these. Tune in to find out how. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc ( https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en ) Check out...

This week, Ashdin is joined by one of his closest friends - Samir Patham, Director, Adventure Pulse, and a mountaineer. Samir has climbed Mount Everest (yeah, that's right!), and he talks about that on this episode. They talk about Samir's journey from working for Infosys to becoming a mountaineer and starting his own business Adventure Pulse. They talk about what attracted Samir to mountaineering...

Did you know that loneliness can make you feel cold? On this episode, Ashdin talks about how to be free from others' opinions and ideas, not get affected by what people are saying, and instead use logic to determine the best course of action for you. Tune in to find out how. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc ( https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en ) Check out Ashdin's websi...

Did you know that the size of the self-development industry, aka the personal development industry, is about 11 billion dollars in America alone!? On this episode, Ashdin talks about why it is critical to be on the path of self-development, and how improving ourselves inspires others to improve as well, thus slowly, improving society as a whole. However, sometimes it is easy for this world of self...

On the 2nd episode with Shayamal Vallabhjee (sports scientist, motivational speaker, performance coach and author), Ashdin and he get into some talk about spirituality, what it means, how it's about raising yourself to a higher level of self awareness and self understanding, how one can start down this journey in small ways, what discipline means to Shayamal, and lots mote. Shayamal also talks abo...

Did you know that the Roman architect Vitruvius made clear guidelines for the construction of stairs back in 1st Century BC! He said that stairs should have a pitch of 37°. Today's staircases are fairly similar to the numbers laid out way back then! On this episode, Ashdin talks about how stairs are a fantastic way to exercise, and are great for the health of your heart, toning your legs, and gett...

On this episode, Ashdin is joined by Shayamal Vallabhjee, sports scientist, motivational speaker, performance coach and author of his upcoming book 'Breathe Believe Balance: A Guide to Self-discovery and Healing'. They get into what his journey has been like, being born in South Africa during the Apartheid era, how he started spending more time at the temple, how being spiritual helped him out, ho...

Did you know that, in Latin, the word 'focus' means the fireplace, or the hearth? On this episode, Ashdin talks about how to focus better and breaks down some habits that you can inculcate to do so, especially in trying times like these. 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- Awesome1...

Did you know that the world's most expensive pizza was sold for £4,200? Or that, in 2011, America alone spent about 61 billion dollars on its pets? Or that the most expensive iPhone cover is for 110 thousand dollars? On this episode, Ashdin talks about our relationship with money, how it's a skewed relationship, how sometimes it's even a taboo topic, and how we can evolve our thinking around it. T...

On the 2nd episode with Adam Totounji, CEO, Mogul Insider, Ashdin talks to him about why one should get into podcasting, what the podcast world is like, and deep-dive into how one should start thinking about creating a podcast, and how to take this journey forward. Do go check out the 1st episode with Adam where Ashdin and he discuss how Adam's changing the world! Follow Adam on Instagram @adamtot...

Did you know that Alcatraz was the only prison in America that gave it's inmates hot water? The hot water was provided to the prisoners not as a luxury, but as a way to prevent them from escaping, the idea being that if the prisoners got used to the hot water, they would not be conditioned enough to brave the icy cold waters of San Francisco Bay. On this episode, Ashdin talks about the idea of fre...

On this episode, Ashdin is joined by podcaster and entrepreneur Adam Totounji, CEO, Mogul Insider, to talk all about podcasting, how he got into it, how podcasting can become a legitimate business, how trying is better than not going ahead with your dream, and lots more. Tune in for an inspiring episode. Follow Adam on Instagram @adamtotounji and on Twitter @totounjiadam You can follow Ashdin Doct...

Did you know that there were members of the Japanese army still fighting the war 30 years after World War II had ended? On this episode, Ashdin talks about the practise of 'kaizen' - the process of changing for the better, or the idea of continuous improvement. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc ( https://www.instagram.com/ashdindoc/?hl=en ) Check out Ashdin's website- Awesome180...

"Knowing what you want and why you want it can be liberating." - Ashdin Doctor Did you know a sunflower kept in a dark room will continue to follow the path of the sun? But how does it know? On this episode, Ashdin talks about what we can do when we feel like we're running helter-skelter, overwhelmed or lost and confused. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdind...

On part 2 of this series, Ashdin is again joined by Shashank Mehta, Founder, 'And Nothing Else' and 'Fit Shit', to talk about being an entrepreneur in health and fitness, and tell us more about his two ventures - 'Fit Shit' and 'And Nothing Else'. He also discusses the three habits he feels everyone should inculcate in their lives. In part 1, they had talked about tips for anyone trying to get int...

Did you know that the rose is not really a delicate flower? On this episode, Ashdin talks about how our brain shuts down and it's easier to get angry when we're overwhelmed, rushed, or in a hurry, and how it's important to take things slow, or as Ashdin puts it, to stop and 'smell the roses'. Tune in to find out more. You can follow Ashdin Doctor on Instagram @ashdindoc ( https://www.instagram.com...

This week, Ashdin is joined by Shashank Mehta, Founder, 'And Nothing Else' and 'Fit Shit', to talk about being an entrepreneur in health and fitness, how he got into fitness himself, all the way to leading the path in this industry. They also talk about tips for anyone trying to get into content creation and the importance of having a system in place when doing so. Shashank also talks about his tw...

Did you know that it took over 50 countries collaborating in order to build and create the International Space Station? Space programs from various countries had to work together in order to create this masterpiece of human technology. This week, Ashdin talks about how these times during COVID have become the best time to collaborate, to join forces and learn to grow together. Tune in to find out...

Did you know that not all parts of the spider's web are sticky? In our lives, we all have people who have had a toxic or negative impact on us. Those people may have since died, or moved on, or just simply disappeared from our lives, yet they still continue to influence our lives today. On this episode, Ashdin talks about how to avoid suffering and being overwhelmed by the demons of our past. Tune...

Did you know that the Darjeeling tea is know as the champagne of teas? However, Darjeeling tea is not the most expensive tea in the world. There are many more costlier teas. So what about it makes it so highly appreciated? On this episode, Ashdin talks about how we can meditate and become mindful as we drink our tea. It's great for when you feel overwhelmed or restless. Tune in to find out more. Y...

Did you know that, in Japan, they have made pottery repair a form of art? This artform is called 'Kintsugi', which translates into 'golden joinery'. Our broken chipped pieces add character to our personalities and make us unique. It is the imperfections that make our lives take form. On this episode, Ashdin talks about how we can learn to embellish, design and tell stories about them. Tune in to f...

Did you know that Benjamin Franklin, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, also invented a musical instrument called the glass harmonica? On this episode, Ashdin talks about how becoming a multipotentialite - a person who is good at a number of things instead of world-class at just one thing, can help avoid being professionally vulberable, help us stay nimble and resilient, and even re...