It’s been a little over a year since we all ended up working from our homes and while I do prefer the ability to be able to do more things in my day thanks to a drop in commute time, the increasing work demands presented a different kind of challenge. Of course, there are several reports of people facing burnout, mental health challenges, and straight up quitting jobs to take much needed breaks from professional life. A word many of us have been seeing lately is, resilience. Resilient people, resilient economies, resilient businesses. But how do you become resilient at a time which none of us could ever imagine being prepared for? That a question, Samir is going to help me with. Samir Macwana is a certified Business Continuity Management professional and coach and has been helping companies and teams become resilient in the face of overwhelming odds today. This episode is super actionable and goes straight to point so we hope you use the information here for yourself. I hope you get from this what I did. Do let me know what you think of the show by writing to me at [email protected]. You can also reach me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/aadharmalhotra/ and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/aadharmalhotra/. See you soon. Music by KOMODi www.soundcloud.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.youtube.com/c/KODOMOiMusic www.facebook.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.twitter.com/hellokodomoi www.instagram.com/hellokodomoi/ www.kodomoi.bandcamp.com creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by RFM: youtu.be/C-Ku_5etsb8

I have been obsessed with the topic of Health and Wellness for the better part of a decade and it is only over the past 2-3 years where I have begun to finally understand that there is more to this than just physical fitness and proper nutrition.  We are moving towards a new paradigm where we are focusing on all the possible means available to us to live healthier, happier, and longer lives - physically, mentally, socially, spiritually, and environmentally. The trouble is, we have so much information around that it is hard to figure out what works and what needs to be discarded immediately.  So I reached out to Dr. Marcus Ranney to help me understand this vast subject. Dr. Marcus Ranney's career journey over the past two decades have led him from the patient's bedside to a wider stage as he now creates global impact via systemic change by championing wellbeing. Completing his Bachelors of Science and Medical degrees from University College Medical School in London his passion for extreme physiology has allowed him to conduct field research across the planet. A published best selling author, keynote speaker, digital talk show host and public health commentator, he has been a World Economic Forum’s Global Shaper and more recently appointed as a Senior Fellow to the Atlantic Council, working on a project exploring the relationship between the climate crisis and planetary health. A champion of wellbeing, Marcus is a big believer that sustainably improving the lives of billions of people the world over can only be brought about by enhancing the positive aspects of health rather than focusing solely on pathogenesis and disease. I hope you enjoy the episode. Link to Dr. Marcus' book - https://www.amazon.in/At-Human-Edge-P... Follow him on -  Twitter - @docmranney LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/docmranney Instagram - @docmranney Do let me know what you think of the show by writing to me at [email protected]. You can also reach me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/aadharmalhotra/ and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/aadharmalhotra/. See you soon. Music by KOMODi www.soundcloud.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.youtube.com/c/KODOMOiMusic www.facebook.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.twitter.com/hellokodomoi www.instagram.com/hellokodomoi/ www.kodomoi.bandcamp.com creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by RFM: youtu.be/C-Ku_5etsb8

Those who know me and know this channel, are familiar with my love for martial arts. I have been training for the past 10 years and during this period, I have exposed myself to various systems. I have also witness debates about what martial arts represent and unfortunately, the true essence of martial arts, which is beyond (but does include) fighting is rarely discussed. So I decided to speak to the man who is the source of my knowledge - Shifu Kanishka Sharma.  Most of you know him as the first Indian to be trained at and authorized officially as a representative of the Shaolin Temple in India as well as the official mentor of the Special Forces in India. He is also the official representative of Progressive Fighting Systems and Contemporary Jeet Kune Do under Sifu Paul Vunak.  He has trained and mastered 14 different martial art systems, including but not limited to, Shaolin Kung Fu (and Sanshou), Wing Chun, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do (Under Sifu Sitta Wang as well as Sifu Vunak), Muay Chaiya, Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Balintawak and Tai Chi. I speak to him about what the purpose of martial arts truly is, the perception that Shaolin monks (and traditional martial artists) can't fight, and why no one really talks about the healing aspect of martial arts. Do let me know what you think of the show by writing to me at [email protected]. You can also reach me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/aadharmalhotra/ and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/aadharmalhotra/. See you soon. Music by KOMODi www.soundcloud.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.youtube.com/c/KODOMOiMusic www.facebook.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.twitter.com/hellokodomoi www.instagram.com/hellokodomoi/ www.kodomoi.bandcamp.com creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by RFM: youtu.be/C-Ku_5etsb8

This is an episode for me! Why? Because I love the learning that a meandering conversation can bring. There is a certain level of curiosity one needs to find the nuggets of learning in most inane conversations and believe me, the lesson is always worth it. But I wasn't always like this. Thankfully, I had Adarsh to whip my ass in shape over every single phone call we had. Adarsh Nalam is a communication consultant and corporate ghostwriter by profession and (as much as he would hate me for saying this), one of the greatest 'thinking-doers' I know of. This is a conversation that touches various subjects but the underlying theme is simply this - here's two men bonding over things they are curious about.  You can reach out to Adarsh at https://www.linkedin.com/in/adarshnalam/ I hope you get from this what I did. Do let me know what you think of the show by writing to me at [email protected]. You can also reach me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/aadharmalhotra/ and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/aadharmalhotra/. See you soon. Music by KOMODi www.soundcloud.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.youtube.com/c/KODOMOiMusic www.facebook.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.twitter.com/hellokodomoi www.instagram.com/hellokodomoi/ www.kodomoi.bandcamp.com creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by RFM: youtu.be/C-Ku_5etsb8

The statement, "I'll sleep when I'm dead" may very well be the reason you die early. Sleep is essential for optimal health. In fact, it's a non-negotiable. But not all sleep is equal. A number of factors need to be taken into consideration when we're talking about optimal sleep. So I brought in Aprameya Rajput to help me understand how to sleep better. Aprameya is India's first BRPT certified clinical sleep health expert. He has has more than 7 years experience in patient counseling for those requiring support in managing sleep disorders such as Sleep Apnea, Insomnia, Circadian Rhythm Disorders among others.  You can reach out to Aprameya at https://www.morpheushealthcare.com/pages/aprameya-rajput. Follow this man on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/aprameyarajput/). I really hope you enjoy the show. Do let me know what you think by writing to me at [email protected]. You can also reach me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/aadharmalhotra/ and LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/aadharmalhotra/. See you soon. Music by KOMODi www.soundcloud.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.youtube.com/c/KODOMOiMusic www.facebook.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.twitter.com/hellokodomoi www.instagram.com/hellokodomoi/ www.kodomoi.bandcamp.com creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by RFM: youtu.be/C-Ku_5etsb8

It has been a while since I did this. I took a break to deal with some personal issues and now, we're back. And who better to get back to this with than Ashdin Doctor? Ashdin Doctor is a Habit Coach. He believes that awesome lives start with awesome habits.  Five years ago Ashdin was unhealthy, overworked, stressed and sleep-deprived. Till it caught up with him and he found himself collapsing on the floor in a puddle of sweat unable to move.  It’s then that he realised that his life needed to change. In this pursuit, he informally studied various perspectives on health, nutrition, fitness, exercise, anatomy, nervous system, habits, motivation, lifestyles, meditation and sleep.  He partnered with thought leaders, doctors, experts in various fields related to lifestyles and health. Having changed his life around, he began sharing these learnings with others. Hence he started his habit coaching business called Awesome180 (Www.Awesome180.com). The awesome180 program focuses on building one’s foundation – sleep quality (not quantity), nutrition (not diet), movement (not exercise), de-stressing, hydration and breathing. These form the foundation of creating Awesome Lives. He hosts The Habit Coach Podcast (https://ivmpodcasts.com/the-habit-coach) which regularly features in the top 8 health and wellness podcasts in India. With 185,000 downloads each month. Following the success of the podcast, he launched a Youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZQpxuIf7moTOU8kCAu0Zfg)  I really hope you enjoy the show. Do let me know what you think by writing to me at [email protected]. You can also reach me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/aadharmalhotra/ and  LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aadharmalhotra/. See you soon. Music by KOMODi www.soundcloud.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.youtube.com/c/KODOMOiMusic www.facebook.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.twitter.com/hellokodomoi www.instagram.com/hellokodomoi/ www.kodomoi.bandcamp.com creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by RFM: youtu.be/C-Ku_5etsb8

There are very few times that you end up meeting someone who has been relentless in her pursuit to rebuild herself and yet be so humble. I met Navjot in 2012. We worked together for a few months and I moved on to a different path in my life.  And while we barely spoke, we stayed connected on social media and I saw her transform into the force that she is today. Navjot, like me, believes that true health and fitness is not limited to the physical realm or the mental realm. It is a complete process that requires you to look into your physical, mental, and emotional states and work on them with the intention of loving every bit of yourself. In this episode, we catch up and dive into Navjot's world as an entrepreneur, a fitness trainer, and her take on the wellness industry as we know it. You can reach out to Navjot on her website (https://classicurve.com/) and on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/classicurvefitness/) Do share your feedback on the show with us at - [email protected] or on Instagram (www.instagram.com/aadharmalhotra/) Enjoy the episode. Music by KOMODi www.soundcloud.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.youtube.com/c/KODOMOiMusic www.facebook.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.twitter.com/hellokodomoi www.instagram.com/hellokodomoi/ www.kodomoi.bandcamp.com creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by RFM: youtu.be/C-Ku_5etsb8

There are very few times that I get to meet a person who I could call a mirror of who and what I am.  I've been looking into a number of healing practices but the one I would call my personal go-to modality, would be movement. As a martial artist, movement is essential to my practice, but movement is not restricted to martial arts. In fact, movement is what all of us have been doing since the day we were born. Movement is expressive, it's healing, it's expansive, freeing, playful and so much more.  And this philosophy is lived and represented by my guest, Sahil Raina. Sahil practices movement and breathwork and shamanic practices to help people express themselves and heal from the various emotional blocks they may be carrying. In this episode, Sahil and I discuss his story, his wisdom, and his medicine. You can reach out to Sahil on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/rhythmincha0s/) Do share your feedback on the show with us at - [email protected] or on Instagram (www.instagram.com/aadharmalhotra/) Enjoy the episode. Music by KOMODi www.soundcloud.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.youtube.com/c/KODOMOiMusic www.facebook.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.twitter.com/hellokodomoi www.instagram.com/hellokodomoi/ www.kodomoi.bandcamp.com creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by RFM: youtu.be/C-Ku_5etsb8

Kindness and empathy are two of the most important things we need in the world right now. And seeing someone so driven to bring these two qualities back in our lives, made me want to learn from and about them.  Maria Kassova is a a motivational speaker, facilitator, and executive coach and has dedicated her life to bringing Kindness and Empathy into people's lives, especially the workplace. In this episode, Maria and I try and decode what these words truly mean and why it is increasingly important to inculcate these qualities. You can reach out to Maria on LinkedIn(https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-kassova-chief-kindness-and-empathy-officer-9997035/). Check out her website - http://mkmotivation.com/ Do share your feedback on the show with us at - [email protected] or on Instagram (www.instagram.com/aadharmalhotra/) Enjoy the episode. Music by KOMODi www.soundcloud.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.youtube.com/c/KODOMOiMusic www.facebook.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.twitter.com/hellokodomoi www.instagram.com/hellokodomoi/ www.kodomoi.bandcamp.com creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by RFM: youtu.be/C-Ku_5etsb8

Competing in martial arts can be grueling. Running a martial arts academy in India, even more so. Team Relentless is one of the top MMA teams in the country, producing champions across the sports of Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and MMA, not just in India, but at the international stage as well. And the man leading the charge is Jitendra Khare - Head Coach & Manager of Team Relentless and the founder of Evolution Fitness and Combat Sports Academy in Mumbai.  Having met and trained with him and his team a couple of times, I can tell why they get that name. A mix of traditional martial arts discipline and the modern competitor mindset, Jitendra Khare is the very definition of the word Relentless.  In this episode, we dive into his beginnings, his mindset, the culture he has built among his team and how he has applied his training as a way of life - mentally and physically. You can reach out to him on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/jitendravickykhare/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/jitendra.khare.98). Check out Team Relentless on their website - https://teamrelentlessindia.wordpress.com/ Do share your feedback on the show with us at - [email protected] or on Instagram (www.instagram.com/aadharmalhotra/) Enjoy the episode. Music by KOMODi www.soundcloud.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.youtube.com/c/KODOMOiMusic www.facebook.com/KODOMOiMusic/ www.twitter.com/hellokodomoi www.instagram.com/hellokodomoi/ www.kodomoi.bandcamp.com creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music provided by RFM: youtu.be/C-Ku_5etsb8