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Life Chhats#20 Hunter-Gatherers, Evolution and Society with Nikhil ChaudryIn this episode Nikhil Chaudhary, Evolutionary Anthropologist and Associate Professor (University of Cambridge), talks us through his findings when investigating Hunger-Gatherer societies drawing out some of the major contrasts to the modern world, mainly the West. We talk about the characteristics and traits of Hunter-Gatherer tribes and how differently we have come to live today. Nikhil talks us through his research and topics including mismatch, modernity, learning, co-operation, competition, egalitarianism and how these impact the modern day stressors and mental health problems we are seeing. Nikhil explains the useful concept of a “threat detection system” and how...2021-11-011h 16
Life Chhats#19 The Bhagavad Gita, Yoga and Philosophy with Dhruv ChhatraliaIn this episode Dhruv Chhatralia introduces us to the ancient Eastern Scriptures (“The Vedas”), mainly the Bhagavad Gita, as we go on to explore some of the teaching and philosophies that can be helpful to our way or life and wellbeing. Dhruv is an international mergers and acquisitions lawyer at a global law firm based in the City of London, author of 21 books on Hinduism and he has given over 325 public talks of over 350 hours between them on spirituality including on the Bhagavad Gita, Hanuman Chalisa, Ramayan, Shrimad Bhagavad, Shree Suktam, Devi Mahatmaya, the Upanishads, the Vedas, Yoga and Medi...2021-09-0550 min
Life Chhats#18 Triathlon, Ironman and Endurance with Della HudsonIn this episode Della Hudson, Business owner (accountancy), mentor and coach, tells us about her amazing journey in triathlon and the completion of an Ironman event.Della talks about why she became attracted to the sport later on in her life and eventually set herself the personal goal to complete and Ironman event before turning 50 – which she did. Della talks about her gradual process to building up to the longer distances and how she came into the sport, initially, to better her health and wellbeing.If you’re thinking about what it takes to get started in triathlon this is a...2021-05-0336 min
Life Chhats#17 Weight loss, mindset and consistency with René CarrilloIn this episode René Carrillo, Associate Partner at an accountancy and consultancy firm, talks about his transformative health journey in 2020, the process he followed and discovered and the lessons learned in the process. René talks about the smalls steps he took towards the bigger changes he has made in relation to his health. His efforts have seen him lose 75kg to date (within approximately 12 months). René talks about the importance of having a supportive community of people around you, taking small steps and finding an approach that feels right for you. Whatever the transformation you might be looking to make, the...2021-04-1952 min
Life Chhats#16 Frustration, listening and suicide With Wilson Adu NtowIn this episode Wilson makes a return to the podcast to talk about a presentation he delivered to his church group on “fighting with frustration”. The conversation leads us down a road to explore the damaging effects of supressing emotions and not talking about your feelings. A common struggle for Men, although, not exclusive to them. We talk about the concept of the fairness of life outcomes and how a more honest perspective might be useful and healthy to develop. We talk amount Wilson recent involvement with a suicide prevention charity, The Listening Place, and what this journey might entail. I ho...2021-04-0552 min
Life Chhats#15 Finding fulfilment & changing paths with Paolo FarinellaIn this episode Paolo Farinella, dance music producer and creative, talks through his successful career in web development and steps he took to pursue other creative ventures. Paolo talks us through his reasons for leaving a traditional career behind for his initial 5+ year venture as a photographer. We talk about the process, lessons learned and talk about his most recent endeavours as a dance music producer. A great episode with some valuable messages and lessons. I hope you enjoy. More information about Paolo can be found here:https://linktr.ee/paulfarrinmusic (linktr.ee/paulfarrinmusic)Connect with me:Follow me on...2021-03-2244 min
Life Chhats#14 Life Flow, slowing down and reconnecting with Florian HagerIn this episode Florian Hager, performance coach and ‘flow-starter’, talks us through understanding the concept of flow and his alternative take he calls ‘life flow’.Florian talks us through his inspiring journey to reconnect on the inside which saw him reflect on his own thoughts, experiences and choices and embark on a remarkable journey. Florian tells us about his early life and the influence participating in extreme sports has had on him and how he has come to understand the connection better.We dive deeper in to ‘flow’, what it is and how Florian believes we could utilise it’s power in a muc...2021-03-0848 min
Life Chhats#13 Self-care, health and depression with Roshan ChhatraliaOn this weeks podcast episode I go solo. The number 13 seemed like a fitting episode for me to talk about myself. More on this in the podcast. On this episode I talk a little bit more about why health is so important to me and why I would like to see more people realise the value of it in their lives.I talk in a bit more detail about a period in my life where I struggled with anxiety and depression, what caused it and how I moved out of it. I hope you enjoy. 2021-03-0126 min
Life Chhats#12 Coping with loss and grief with Niamh MitchellIn this episode Niamh Mitchell, Life coach with a specialism in grief coaching, helps us understand the intricacies around managing and coping with loss and grief. In this episode we talk about loss in the sense of a loss of life the last twelves months of the covid19 pandemic has resulted in and also the more commonly associated event of death when talking about loss.Niamh helps gain an appreciation for the uniqueness and individuality of grief and coping with loss. We talk about the loss of identity that accompanies loss as well as the secondary losses that result too...2021-02-1538 min
Life Chhats#11 Healing, cleansing and crystals with Shivnee RatnaIn this episode Shivnee Ratna, yoga teacher and holistic health practitioner, gives us an introduction to various modalities that can be used to heal, cleans and better our lives. Shivnee talks us through what regression therapy is and how it can be used to heal from past traumas that may unknowingly be holding us back. We talk about ways of cleaning the space and energy around us and our homes - perfectly timed for the new year. We also discuss the beneficial use of sound therapy/sound baths. Thank you to my guest and as always, I hope you enjoy. Mo...2021-02-0140 min
Life Chhats#10 Mental health, managing life during a pandemic and the impact of divorce on children with Peter ParnesIn this episode Peter Parnes, a Clinical and Educational Psychologist, discusses some of the impacts we are seeing mentally living in a more isolated world during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the emotional impact living under such circumstances may have and how to construct your daily life in order to stay mentally well. We move on to talk about Peter’s expertise in children’s psychology and more specifically in the area of divorce and the impact it can have on children's behaviours.More information about Peter and his practice can be foundhere: http://psychology4.com/ (http://psychology4.com/)Connect with...2021-01-1855 min
Life Chhats#9 Trauma, counselling and mentoring young people with Radhika DattaniIn this episode I speak to Radhika Dattanti, Psychodynamic therapist and previously mentorship community leader for young people at risk of offending. We talk about what led Radhika to pursue a life rich in community initiatives in which she has counselled young people for the last decade. We discuss how Radhika and my path crossed more recently and how she helped my own journey in being a mentor.Radhika’s thoughts and reflections are not limited to younger people who might be at a higher risk of offending but can be helpful for anyone, including myself, looking to work on th...2020-12-141h 06
Life Chhats#8 Commitment, boxing and healthy attachment with Seema AggarwalIn this episode Seema shares with us her journey into the amateur boxing world – a journey she undertook as an adult after having worked and developed a career in the city. Seema talks to us about how her initial involvement in boxing as a hobby turned into something much bigger and more serious in becoming an amateur boxer. She explains how in pursuit of activities that make you happy, it's okay for it not to make sense to others, as long as it makes sense to you. We talk about the benefits of sport and the character building experiences it has...2020-11-301h 01
Life Chhats#7 A mindset for business, growth and managing adversity with Sandro ForteToday we welcome on guest Sandro Forte - author, entrepreneur, inspirational speaker, host of The Sandro Forte Podcast and founder/managing partner of Forte Financial. In this episode Sandro talks us through some of his story, early life and how that has shaped his mindset for growth and business today. Sandro delivers a honest and direct approach to getting what you want out of life. A conversation that will have you holding yourself accountable.We talk further about how Sandro approaches his own business and managing adversities as and when they appear. Sandro shares the values he lives through his b...2020-11-1600 min
Life Chhats#6 Leadership, workplace culture and coaching with Shazma AhmedIn this episode I have with me Shazma Ahmed. Shazma is a leadership and culture transformation coach with a background in law and regulation. In the episode we talk about leadership at all levels within business, getting the most out of your career with some deeper reflections and how coaching may be of service. We talk further about building more awareness over your motivations to lead and how to be an effective leader. Our conversation leads us to talk about how workplace culture has changed and how younger talent needs to me understood and manged in a new way. We t...2020-11-0259 min
Life Chhats#5 Our behaviours, mental practices and happiness with Priya HalaiIn this episode I have with me Priya Halai. Priya is a yoga teacher and practitioner with a background in studying and researching behavioural science and happiness. In the episode we talk about some of Priya’s own research into behaviour and her findings and other research topics that have provided some interesting observations.We talk further about awareness, expectations, happiness and compassion as Priya talks us through some of her journey and experiences. Priya shares some practices around gratitude, compassion and keeping an experience diary – practices which can significantly impact your life if carried out consistently.Very grateful again to m...2020-10-1955 min
Life Chhats#4 The podcast, my why and my reflections on managing life at home in 2020In this episode I go solo on this rare occasion. I thought given the launch of the podcast, it would be a good time for me to share my motivations for launching the podcast, where it’s going and how I’ve dealt with the crisis in 2020. I provide some reflections that I hope will inspire your own.I talk about how the impact of living alone in a flat has impacted my health and solutions I have found to manage some of the struggles I have encountered - including exercise, loneliness and weight gain. Back to the usual format next...2020-10-1426 min
Life Chhats#3 Compassion, empathy and making a difference with Bina PatelIn this episode, Bina Patel, talks about how her travels after graduating brought her face to face with the struggles of others all round the world and which drove her towards her work in the non-profit sector, working for an NGO today. We discuss the perspective gained from Bina’s travels, how to become more empathetic to others in needs and ultimately make a difference in something that matters to you. Our conversation leads us to talking about some human rights topics I have become more aware of recently including Windrush and artificial intelligence. I am incredibly grateful for the ho...2020-10-1246 min
Life Chhats#2 Sport, Religion and coping with difficulty with Wilson NtowThis episode of the Life Chhats podcast is in dedication to Peter Jackson Adu, father of my guest today Wilson, who has sadly recently passed. In this episode, Wilson Ntow, talks about how coming to the UK from Ghana as a child impacted his perspective on life and the opportunities available to him. Wilson talks us through his strong connection with sport and religion from a young age and how his life and mindset has benefited from his exposure to both. We discuss sport and religion and move into how young people who need support can find the help they...2020-10-071h 02
Life Chhats#1 Perspective, Balance and finding your path with ZahirIn this first episode of the podcast I talk with my friend and former colleague Zahir about how he left a career in finance, founded a start-up and went on to pursue a career in the civil service. He mentions how his decision making process has evolved along with his life, now having a young family.Zahir talks about the not so simple journey to finding your career path, managing working life with a young family and ultimately finding a perspective that feels good.He shares some incredibly powerful reflections, insights and how it has impacted his perspective today.I...2020-10-0544 min
Life ChhatsTeaser TrailerWelcome to the Life Chhats Podcast trailer.On Life Chhats, I interview guests, my everyday heroes, who have figured out a way to thrive and not just survive in life. We talk hardship, health, perspective, success, community, culture, the environment and much more. Through diverse conversations with people from all walks of life we aim to spark thought and action - all whilst learning about our guest and from their stories.Hear the stories of everyday people Gain fresh perspectives Open doors to new ideas and realities Learn to thrive in life Boost your mental and physical health How to c...2020-09-1601 min
The Sandro Forte PodcastRoshan Chhatralia: Learning things through habitual practiceHealth and Wellbeing Coach and Trainer, Roshan Chhatralia is a mind and body enthusiast. His own experiences throughout life, starting from a young age, have taught him how by training a well-conditioned mindset, we set ourselves up with one of the most powerful tools we can possess. He recognises the huge importance of good physical and mental health and when working with his clients he aims to inspire them into becoming the very best version of themselves by supporting them with the know-how on physical, mental and holistic health.
Roshan talks to Sandro about the massive life changes he had...2019-10-2134 min