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Join Dr. Tanushree Pandey as she breaks down myths, discusses consent, infertility, and treatment in this ultimate guide to sex education. Get all the facts you need in one comprehensive video!

👇 About the guest

Dr. Tanushree Pandey is a Gynaecologist and Obstetrician from India. She is specialised in infertility and holistic gynaecology.

👇 Top 5 Highlights

✅ Breaking the Taboo Around Sexual Health in India

“Sex is still a taboo in India. Vagina owners don’t know what a vagina is.”

The speaker highlights how stigma and lack of proper education keep individuals from seeking help or understanding their own bodies.

✅ Normalizing Conversations About Virginity and Hymens

“Virginity is not a virtue; the hymen is no benchmark.”

Misconceptions around hymens and virginity perpetuate insecurities, which can be alleviated through education.

✅ Safe Practices and HPV Awareness

“There’s no such thing as being perfect at the pullout game.”

Emphasis is placed on practicing safe sex and the benefits of the HPV vaccine in preventing cervical cancer.

✅ Prioritizing Sexual Health and Communication in Relationships

"Sex is one of the necessities that most of us have."

Open communication, experimentation, and respecting personal space are key to maintaining a healthy sexual relationship.

✅ Childhood Education and Parental Responsibility

“The first person you should ask a question to is me.”

Parents are encouraged to create a safe space for children to ask questions about sexual health, fostering informed and respectful attitudes.

👇 Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction

01:05 - Sex Education in India

04:46 - Judgmental healthcare prevents patients from seeking help

06:16 - Vaginismus Causes and Treatments

10:19 - Psychological Impact of Misjudgment

12:46 - Educating Boys on Menstrual Health

21:20 - Virginity Myths and Hymenoplasty

28:48 - HPV Vaccine: Preventing Cervical Cancer

31:12 - Sexual Education for Children: Starting Early

33:27 - Misconceptions About Sexual Education

41:09 - Importance of Consent in Relationships

45:25 - Masturbation and Self-Exploration

46:24 - Men’s Sexual Health

48:40 - Women’s Sexual Needs and Orgasms

52:20 - Addressing Libido Differences

59:50 - Postpartum Sexual Health

01:03:02 - Subfertility Solutions: Egg Freezing and Lifestyle

01:06:44 - Empowering Women Through Sexual Knowledge

01:07:44 - Fertility Awareness and Testing

👇 Connect with Dr Tanushree Pandey

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gynae_guru/

Web: https://www.hopeivfcentre.com/

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In this video, Dr. Marcus Ranney shares valuable insights on stress, sleep, nutrition, and anti-aging to help you live your best life. Watch now!

👇 About the guest

Dr. Marcus Ranney is the Founder and CEO of Human Edge, well-being & longevity expert, a published author and we recently hosted him on our show.

👇 Top 5 highlights

✅Health Span vs. Lifespan: Focus on Quality, Not Just Quantity

Dr. Marcus emphasizes enhancing health span—the period of life spent in good health—rather than merely extending lifespan.

"It’s not about living longer; it’s about living healthier for as long as possible."

✅Stress: The Silent Health Saboteur

Chronic stress (distress) is a significant contributor to poor health and aging, while short-term, good stress (eustress) can promote growth and resilience.

"If you don't allow the body to recover between stressors, you’ll quickly reach burnout."

✅The Gym Isn’t a Cure-All

Overtraining or neglecting recovery after gym workouts can be counterproductive. Health isn’t just about exercise but about balance and recovery.

"Going to the gym daily without recovery leads to a decline in function over time."

✅Your Lifestyle, Not Your Genes, Defines Health

Lifestyle choices account for 80% of health outcomes, dwarfing the impact of genetic predispositions.

"80% of your health is determined by where you live, who you surround yourself with, and the choices you make."

✅Biomarkers: Your Health’s Crystal Ball

Regular biomarker testing reveals hidden health risks like inflammation, cholesterol issues, and metabolic dysfunction, enabling proactive management.

"Biomarkers are a roadmap to understanding and optimizing your health."

👇 Timestamps

[00:00] Introduction

[01:12] Can We Live Forever?

[03:29] Values That Are Destroying Health

[06:49] Health on the Back Burner

[08:13] Stress: The Good, the Bad, and the Chronic

[12:31] What Does Longevity Really Mean?

[16:50] Habits Wrecking Your Energy Levels

[18:42] Genetics vs Lifestyle: Who Wins?

[22:04] Recovery Is as Important as Hustle

[24:52] Gym Workouts: The Overlooked Problem

[27:43] Simple Habits to Improve Longevity

[33:00] Sleep: The Ultimate Longevity Hack

[40:09] Nutrition That Fuels a Long Life

[46:22] Why Weight Doesn’t Really Matter

[50:06] Fasting: Benefits and Pitfalls

[55:06] Biomarkers That Predict Your Future

👇 Connect with Dr Marcus Ranney

Website: https://www.humanedge.co/

LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/docmranney

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docmranney/

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#longevity #lifespan #healthspan #health #fasting #nutrition #diet #stress

Learn how to build a $100 million business from VC Investor Arjun Vaidya. Get practical advice on scaling your business and reaching financial success.

👇About the guest

Arjun Vaidya, Co-Founder of V3 Ventures, built Dr. Vaidya’s into India’s leading Ayurvedic D2C brand, serving over 2 million customers before its successful exit. A Brown University graduate, he now invests in startups across Asia, mentors entrepreneurs, hosts a podcast, and leads a top D2C brand-building course.

👇Key Highlights

✅The difference between VC vs Entrepreneurship

- VC involves betting on multiple companies, allowing for some failures as long as overall performance is good

- Entrepreneurship requires all parts of the company to do well for success, limiting room for failure

✅Focus on scaling one channel before expanding to others

- Start by focusing on your own website and scale it effectively

- Once you establish success on one channel, leverage that to expand to other marketplaces

✅Achieving product-market fit and its impact on business growth.

- Product-market fit leads to increased order flow, reduced concerns about business viability, and clarity in decision-making.

- Successful scaling requires prioritizing hiring, delegation, and team-building to increase productivity and avoid capping output.

✅A pitch deck needs to be compelling and easily consumable on phones.

- The pitch deck should have a font size of 30, less than 20 slides, and should be read from beginning to end in 10 minutes or less.

- During the meeting, focus on showcasing a strong team, market potential, traction, and product-market fit.

✅Indian market offers affordable aspirational products across various categories

- Sneaker brands like Zen, Baku offering shoes that resemble international brands at lower price range of 1500-4000 rupees.

- Brands like Rare Rabbit, Bare House providing men's fashion items at 1000-2000 rupees, similar to higher priced international brands.

👇Timestamps

[0:00] Introduction

[0:56] I make about…

[02:16] VC and Entrepreneurship

[06:29] Transitioning from a large team

[08:44] Failures and the need to pivot

[12:51] Seeking advice outside your business.

[14:51] Struggles in raising money

[18:35] Achieving success after solving business problems

[20:26] Focus on scaling one channel

[23:45] Product-market fit & its impact on business growth

[25:49] Key factors for business growth

[29:24] Having a clear long-term HR plan

[31:10] The potential of the market in India

[34:46] Foreign companies looking to scale in India

[36:51] Marketing strategies

[40:52] The right time to sell the business

[42:48] Leaving the office for the last time.

[46:38] Successful companies are often mission-driven

[48:29] A Pitch Deck- 30 20 10 rule

[52:42] Startups offering coffee at lower price point.

[54:35] Zen, Baku, Rare Rabbit & Bare House

[58:23] Entrepreneurship reaching new peaks

[1:00:10]Entrepreneurship teaches valuable life skills

👇 Connect with Arjun Vaidya

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abvaidya/

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunvaidya/

Web: https://www.v3.ventures/

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#entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #vc #venturecapital #startup #ayurveda #drvaidya #arjunvaidya #business #success

Discover the inspiring story of Damodar Mall, the man behind the success of Reliance Smart Bazar. Supermarketwala shares the journey of how he transformed the grocery retail industry in India.

👇 About the Guest

Damodar Mall is the Chief Executive Officer of the Grocery Retail Business at Reliance Retail.

An IIT-Bombay and IIM-Bangalore alumnus, Damodar worked in Sales and brand roles at Unilever prior to founding a retail venture that went on to become the DMart supermarket chain. He was then with Future Group in various leadership roles and was part of Kishore Biyani’s core team.

Damodar’s book SupermarketWala: Secrets to Wining Consumer India, provides business insights for shaping consumer business and modern retail, in India. His recently published second book Be a SupermarketWala is a business primer for supermarket entrepreneurs.

👇 Key Highlights

✅ Embracing entrepreneurial spirit within a corporate setting

- Initiating innovative projects outside of designated roles

- Enjoying the entrepreneurial journey amidst corporate structure

✅ Seizing opportunities and scaling up smart Bazaar stores

- A specialist's input led to the ambition of launching 200 stores in a year, creating a separate pipeline for growth.

- The journey from the launch of the first Smart Bazaar store in 2016 to reaching the thousandth store in 2025 was described as an impressive accomplishment.

✅ Modernizing home consumption of coconut water

- Identifying inefficiencies and efforts in obtaining and consuming coconut water

- Plans to modernize packaging and create brand loyalty through form and feature changes

✅ Accelerate your plans and tap into the large domestic market in India

- India's increasing purchasing power and desire for branded products present a lucrative opportunity for global players

- Large corporations have flourished by upgrading and marketing hair oil products in the domestic market

✅ Reliance focusing on consumption opportunities in India

- Expanding through various channels like physical stores, e-commerce, quick Commerce, and outlet malls

- Involvement in creating new brands and empowering mom and pop stores for a unique consumption mix

👇 Timestamps

[00:00] Introduction

[00:52] Entrepreneurial Journey : Damodar Mall

[07:04] Successfully implemented changes in stores

[09:24] Scaling up smart bazaar stores

[14:33] Coconut water

[17:09] Brands simplify the act of choosing for consumers

[21:48] Culture & Incomes.

[24:19] Supermarkets vs Kirana Stores

[29:02] Strawberries and Dry fruits

[31:18] Key to business success in India

[35:55] Tap into the large domestic market in India

[38:28] Indian consumer behavior trends

[43:26] Fusing Indian retail and digital access

[45:57] Reliance focusing on consumption opportunities in India

[50:40] Consumer behavior varies across different retail channels

[53:02] Simplicity and customer connection

👇Connect with Damodar

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damodarmall/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supermarketwala_

Twitter: https://x.com/supermarketwala

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#damodarmall #smartbazaar #reliance #dmart #india #market #supermarketwala #success #ceo #grocery

Sangram Singh's life story is a testament to the power of resilience and determination. Despite battling Rheumatoid Arthritis from a young age, he overcame insurmountable odds to become an international wrestling champion, motivational speaker, actor, and philanthropist.

👇 Key Highlights

✅Overcoming adversity with mother's determination

- Struggles with rheumatoid arthritis since childhood

- Mother's belief in healing through wrestling and their journey to find a cure

✅Consistency in routine is key for good health

- Start the day with yoga, reading, and basic activities like drinking boiled water with turmeric for natural antibiotic benefits.

- Incorporate oil pulling with coconut or mustard oil before starting a daily 4-5 hour workout routine for a healthy lifestyle.

✅Carrying homemade ingredients for health reasons.

- Explaining the reasons for carrying ghee, turmeric, and pink salt.

- Talking about shining from within and helping people with mental health issues.

✅Work hard, believe in yourself, value time, and stay positive.

- Sangram shares his experience of intense workouts and meetings in Dubai, emphasizing the importance of physical work for good sleep.

- His message to young people is to believe in themselves, not fear making mistakes, and value time.

✅Donating organs and selfless giving

- Decision to donate organs after a friend's death and arranging the donation with the help of a friend

- Advocacy and promotion of organ donation, and celebrating birthdays by planting trees and helping the needy

👇 Timestamps

[00:00] Introduction

[00:56] Overcame a life-threatening illness at a young age

[02:47] Rheumatoid arthritis since childhood

[09:13] Facing and overcoming life's challenges with principles

[12:10] Balancing various pursuits and embracing life's journey

[17:42] Believe in yourself and improve daily

[20:11] Yoga, Reading, Turmeric & Oil pulling

[25:34] Carrying homemade ingredients for health reasons.

[27:59] Work hard, believe in yourself, value time, and stay positive.

[33:16] Donating organs and selfless giving

[35:49] Tea can be harmful to health

👇 Connect with Sangram Singh

⁠Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sangramsingh_wrestler/

⁠Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sangramsinghofficial/

⁠X: www.x.com/Sangram_Sanjeet

YouTube: www.YouTube.com/sangramsinghofficial

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Overcoming Adversity: Amin's Journey from Childhood Abuse to Survival.

This is an incredible story of Amin who faced extreme hardships as a child, including r@pe and abuse, which taught him survival skills and made him question the value of education and wealth in society.

👇Key Takeaways

✅5 yr old on streets of Mumbai

- At the age of five, Amin was forced to live on the streets and experienced rape, violence, and hunger, which taught him how to beg, rob, and protect himself

- Started by picking food from garbage and cleaning plates in restaurants

✅Working with Eustus Fernandis transformed my life.

- Initially, Amin struggled with communication due to language barriers.

- Eustus' mentorship and kindness helped him improve my language skills and confidence.

✅Transformed from a "Garbage Boy" to a successful author and café owner

- Amin Self-published book with friends' help and earned 85 lakh rupees

- Used past experiences to inspire and successfully sold 26,000 copies of the book

-Bombay To Barcelona Library Cafe success

✅Empowering underprivileged youth through education and housing

- He operates a school in India focused on child-centric education, employing 30 staff members across different initiatives.

- Initiated a project to provide housing to at-risk youth, aiming to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness.

✅Inspiring message about building a better future

- Amin's sister, Sabira trains boys and girls in cooking skills, showcasing strength and determination

- Encouraging the world to bring positive change and create a better future for children

👇Timestamps

[0:00] Introduction

[1:01] 5 yr old on streets of Mumbai

[02:24] Hardships and challenges

[07:12] Finding a lost sister

[09:30] Transformation with love and change

[14:15] Finding hope

[21:29] Struggle to achieve dreams

[23:29] Eustus Fernandis transformed my life.

[27:56] Desire to go to Spain

[30:02] Travel & Freedom

[34:41] Finding freedom and strength in identity

[40:47] Transformed from a garbage boy to a successful author & café owner

[42:53] Started a successful cafe in just 8 days

[47:13] Empowering underprivileged youth through education and housing

[49:15] Encouraging self-discovery and personal growth

[53:27] Bringing happiness to children in need.

[55:33] Belief in oneself is crucial for success

[59:46] Inspiring message

👇Connect with Amin

Web: https://www.iambecauseofyou.com/en

Cafe: https://www.bombaytobarcelonalibrarycafe.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BombayToBarcelona/

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amin-sheikh-3719b510/

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#inspiringstories #mumbaislums #bombaytobarcelona #education #poverty #streetkids #equality #happiness #struggles #success #transformation

Get expert advice from Virat Kohli’s nutritionist, Ryan Fernando, on what to eat, how much to eat, and when to eat in a day for optimal performance.

👇 About the Guest

For over two decades, Ryan Fernando has been at the forefront of nutritional science, dedicated to transforming the way we eat. As a seasoned nutrition coach, he’s made it his mission to guide others toward healthier, more balanced lives.

👇 Key Highlights

✅ Importance of personalized diet plans

- Discussion on the impact of intermittent fasting and its effectiveness for weight loss.

- Emphasis on the need for personalized diet plans based on individual factors like bio-individuality, genetic tests, and personal food preferences.

✅ Understanding metabolic age vs chronological age importance

- Metabolic age can differ from actual age due to lifestyle and diet

- Understanding visceral fat and metabolic age can lead to positive lifestyle changes

✅ Healthy lifestyle can reverse age-related diseases

- Proper nutrition and exercise can help regress lifestyle diseases.

- Reducing metabolic age leads to increased productivity and well-being.

✅ Fasting benefits longevity

- Factors involved in fasting and its benefits

- Working with Olympic level athletes, Virat Kohli and his extreme discipline in nutrition and training

✅ Moringa and other superfoods for health benefits

- Moringa is powerful for anemia, cancer, nutrition, and more.

- Goji berries and Astaxanthin algae for anti-aging and cellular rejuvenation.

👇 Timestamps

0:00- Intro

1:02- All diets they are bound to fail

02:34- Importance of personalized diet plans

07:25- Combining science with love and culture in food choices.

09:41- Genetic testing and lifestyle choices impact health outcomes

14:19- Focus on lifestyle changes for better health.

16:36- Importance of being aware of eating habits

20:38- Importance of timing and discipline in meal consumption

22:40- Understanding metabolic age vs chronological age

26:42- The importance of understanding metabolic age

28:49- Healthy lifestyle can reverse age-related diseases

33:01- Nutrition impacts longevity of athletes

34:50- Restricting calorie intake can slow down aging

39:09- Junk food affects SWS sleep

41:18- Junk food and lack of sleep leads to faster aging

45:42- Fasting is like spring cleaning for the body

47:45- Intermittent fasting can lead to health improvements over time.

51:47- Fasting benefits longevity

54:02- Vegan diet and impact on athletes' performance- The Game Changers

58:30- Discipline and nutrition are key for athletic longevity

1:00:38- Moringa and other superfoods for health benefits

1:04:50- Importance of blood tests for nutritional deficiencies

1:07:10- Visceral fat impacts body age significantly

👇 Connect with Ryan Fernando

Website: https://www.ryanfernando.in/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@celebritynutritionistryan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan_nutrition_coach/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanfernando/

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#nutrition #diet #lifestyle #disease #genetics #aging #youth #viratkohli #nutritionist #ryanfernando #fitness #wellness #olympics #champion

Transform stress & fear into growth with Vrindda Bhatt’s tips on healing & manifesting success.

👇About the Guest

Vrindda, a seasoned wellness coach with over 21 years in the fitness industry. She has trained Bollywood stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Kajol, and Madhuri Dixit.

Though she started as a physical fitness expert, Vrindda now focuses on the powerful connection between the mind and body.

She shares insights on happiness, manifestation, and overcoming mental barriers, offering practical techniques for achieving clarity and emotional balance

👇 Top 5 Highlights

✅The Science of Happiness:

Vrindda states that happiness is fundamentally about four brain chemicals—dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. She emphasizes that while people often describe happiness as a beautiful feeling or euphoria, technically, it boils down to these four chemicals. Understanding this can help us train our brains to achieve true happiness.

✅The Essence of Manifestation:

Vrindda explains that manifestation is all about aligning the energy of your thoughts, speech, and actions towards your desires. When these energies are in sync, she asserts, you naturally move in the direction of what you want. However, she cautions that it's crucial not to tie your happiness or self-worth to the outcome alone.

✅The '3-2-1 Flip' Technique for Thought Control:

Vrindda introduces a powerful technique called the '3-2-1 Flip' for controlling negative thoughts. She advises that when you catch yourself in a negative thought, you should say '3, 2, 1, flip,' snap your fingers, and consciously think of the opposite. This technique, she states, can help you instantly shift your mindset.

✅The Importance of Clarity in Goal-Setting:

Vrindda stresses that clarity is the first step in successful manifestation. She notes that you need to be clear about what you want from this beautiful life experience. With clarity, she believes, you can work towards your goals more effectively and avoid unnecessary suffering.

✅Overcoming Fear and Anxiety:

Vrindda points out that fear and anxiety are the biggest drains on your manifestation power. These emotions, she asserts, can hold you back from achieving your desires. To overcome these barriers, she offers specific techniques in her workshops that help people heal their energies and move forward with confidence.

👇 Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction

01:25 - Happiness: The four key chemicals

02:23 - The concept of Karma and its levels

04:17 - Patience

05:18 - Personal background: Childhood and spirituality

06:44 - Life-changing experiences: Father's cancer diagnosis

08:12 - Spiritual awakening: Questioning the purpose of life

09:37 - The journey to finding a Guru

12:26 - Experiencing the ashram and the mercury Shivling

14:19 - Personal transformation: Overcoming weight issues

17:33 - Health challenges: Dealing with osteoporosis at a young age

20:25 - Developing a life-centric attitude

23:19 - Who is Shiva?

25:28 - The importance of Sadhana and finding a Guru

27:38 - Balancing free will and destiny in manifestation

36:05 - The power of clarity in manifestation

43:56 - Belief and repetition: Programming the mind

48:46 - The 3-2-1 flip technique for managing thoughts

54:45 - WTF: Write, Tear, Flush - A technique for letting go

56:29 - The process of manifestation: Key steps and skills

59:31 - Success story: Jacqueline Fernandez's manifestation journey

👇Connect with Vrindda:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vrindaofficial/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@shivohaamvrinddaofficial/

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Get ready to learn about the journey of a fitness expert who started India’s first CrossFit gym and now trains celebrities like Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Jacqueline Fernandez. Discover his philosophy on fitness, the mind-body connection, and the power of simplicity in training. 👇 About the Guest Shivohaam is a pioneering figure in India’s fitness industry, known for his expertise in strength and conditioning. He launched India’s first CrossFit gym in 2009, which set the stage for his successful career as a trainer to Bollywood’s elite. His approach combines CrossFit, conventional weight training, and tailored fitness programs, all designed to meet the specific needs and goals of his clients. 👇 Key Takeaways ✅ The Journey into Fitness Shivohaam's fitness journey began at a young age, with his father introducing him to swimming at 5 months old. He competed in swimming from age 5 to 11 at the national level, which instilled discipline and routine in his life. This early exposure to sports laid the foundation for his future career in fitness. ✅ The Power of Simplicity in Fitness Shivohaam emphasizes the importance of keeping fitness routines simple, especially for beginners. He advises against complex diets or training regimens, suggesting instead to focus on basic exercises and a simple calorie deficit for weight loss. He stresses patience and consistency over quick fixes. ✅ The Mind-Body Connection in Training Shivohaam explains that even without weights, one can engage muscles effectively by focusing mentally. He also discusses how stress and mental distractions can impact physical progress and recovery. ✅ Insights from Working with Celebrities: Ranbir Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan Shivohaam shares his experiences training celebrities, noting their exceptional discipline and respect for time. He emphasizes that their motivation often extends beyond personal goals to the broader impact on film projects and teams. This professional attitude is something he encourages in all his clients. ✅ The Philosophy of Continuous Effort The key message Shivohaam wants to convey is the importance of consistent work. He advises people to keep working towards their goals without fixating on immediate results. He believes that with persistent effort, deserved success will come in its own time, though the exact form or timing may be unpredictable. 👇 Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 02:18 - Intense childhood swimming schedule 04:05 - Meditative aspects of swimming 05:40 - Benefits of disciplined sports for children 06:28 - Weightlifting and bodybuilding 08:32 - Self-taught fitness journey as a teenager 10:01 - Experience working at Fitness First in Australia 11:53 - Parental support in career choices 13:43 - First tattoo and its significance 15:45 - From Dheepesh to Shivohaam 19:26 - Spiritual awakening 20:45 - Meeting Vrinda and introduction to spirituality 22:37 - Autobiography of a Yogi" and meeting Gurunath 25:51 - Philosophy on deserving success and life's timing 28:58 - Importance of passion in overcoming obstacles 32:51 - Benefits of discomfort in fitness and personal growth 35:35 - Advice for beginners in fitness 41:49 - Celebrity fitness training experiences 47:43 - Nutrition and fitness 54:41 - 3 pieces of advice for weight loss 58:53 - Importance of hiring a professional trainer 1:03:53 - Overcoming motivation struggles in fitness 1:10:31 - Lessons learned from working with celebrities 1:16:06 - Final message: Importance of consistent hard work 👇 Connect with Shivohaam Website: https://shivohaamofficial.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShivohaamVrinddaofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shivohamofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shivohamofficial 👇 Connect with Rodrigo and Something Bigger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigocanelas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodrigocanelas Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rodrigo_canelas Web: https://www.somethingbigger.com

Get ready to explore fascinating insights on food, nutrition, and the science behind what we eat. Krish Ashok breaks down common misconceptions and offers a fresh perspective on traditional diets, modern cooking and MSG conspiracy, revealing what they want you to know about this controversial ingredient. Tune in for the truth! 👇 About the Guest Krish Ashok is not your typical chef or scientist, yet he excels in both fields. As a software engineer by profession, he brings his analytical mindset to the kitchen, where he learned to cook from the women in his family. His approach to cooking and nutrition is grounded in the scientific method, but without the elitism often associated with it. Instead, Krish embraces curiosity and experimentation, always ready to say, "I don't know, let me test it for myself. 👇 Key Takeaways ✅ Misconceptions about traditional Indian diets: Krish Ashok emphasizes that many Indians are suffering from protein malnutrition and diabetes, not due to Western foods, but because of imbalances in traditional diets. There's a need to adapt eating habits based on scientific evidence rather than blindly following ancient traditions. ✅ The importance of home-cooked meals: He introduces a new classification of foods, suggesting that all home-cooked meals should be considered "satvic" (beneficial), regardless of ingredients. This encourages people to prioritize cooking at home over restaurant meals or processed foods. ✅ Debunking MSG myths: In this conversation addresses the misconceptions surrounding MSG, explaining its natural presence in many foods like tomatoes and cheese. Krish Ashok argues that the fear of MSG is often baseless and rooted in cultural biases. ✅ The role of fermented foods in gut health: The podcast highlights the importance of fermented foods for maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. It explains how traditional Indian fermented foods like yogurt (dahi) can be beneficial for overall health. ✅ Genetic factors in health and nutrition: Krish emphasizes that a significant portion of our health is determined by genetics, not just diet. This perspective encourages a more balanced approach to nutrition, focusing on overall dietary patterns rather than obsessing over individual ingredients or "superfoods". 👇 Timestamps 00:00- Introduction 01:02- Misconceptions about food and health in India 02:32- Protein deficiency and diabetes in India 03:43- Lack of trust in scientific institutions in India 05:43- Myths about cooking methods and appliances 07:34- Common misconceptions about protein consumption 09:25- The role of media in spreading food misinformation 11:15- Principles for navigating food decisions 13:35- The history of food processing 15:40- Food additives and preservatives 18:44- The importance of salt in the Indian diet 21:17- Extracting more flavor in Indian cooking 24:11- The three layers of spice flavor in Indian cooking 27:34- The origins and misconceptions about MSG 31:51- Biryani 37:28- Fermented foods for gut health 42:07- Fermented foods in the diet 46:04- Cooking tips for better chicken dishes 49:31- Using alcohol to enhance flavors in Indian cooking 54:40- Natural sources of MSG in everyday foods 58:12- The pros and cons of simplified food rules 01:06:06- Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic foods 01:09:52- Key takeaways about food choices and health 01:11:27- The role of genetics in health and diet 👇 Connect with Krish Ashok Blog: https://masalalab.in/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@krishashok Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_masalalab/ LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishashok/ Twitter: https://x.com/krishashok 👇 Connect with Rodrigo and Something Bigger Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodrigocanelas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rodrigocanelas Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rodrigo_canelas Web: https://www.somethingbigger.com