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Come Chai with meSeason3 : Episode 1 - Is there an art to conversation?Welcome to the new season 3 of Come chai with me, once again, hosted by Simmi Arora. On this episode her co-hosts are: Daksha Mistry and Manjusha Malhotra. This episode focuses on understanding and outlining what makes a good conversation.
How important is listening in a conversation?
Conversation is a mental link that connects humans, it’s an adventure and it gives us a whole new prospective. It can define who we are as humans and can help us make friends out of strangers. It can make peace but can also make war!
This podcast is...
2023-03-0326 minCome Chai with meSeason2 : Episode 9 - Do the New!Trying new experiences not only helps us vanquish some fears but it also allows us to expand our minds and learn. Your brain will thank you for trying. Unless you try new things you may never know your true passion, purpose or power. The more new and fun things you do, the more fulfilling and satisfying your life becomes.
Psychological research suggests that, in the long run, experiences make people happier than possessions. That's in part because the initial joy of acquiring a new object such as a car, fades over time. People become accustomed to seeing...
2022-12-1031 minCome Chai with meSeason 2 : Episode 8 - Why must we continue to play in adulthood?We all love to hear the giggling, cackling and uninhibited screams of joy from children who are out and about playing. Seeing children playing is a joyous moment in itself. It can make us think back to simpler times in our own childhood, if we were lucky enough to have one that included a lot of fun, laughter and play.
Play in childhood leads to healthy adulthood. The list of benefits for children is endless from learning social interaction, figuring out how to solve problems without adult intervention, standing up for yourself and even making mistakes and...
2022-09-0727 minCome Chai with meSeason 2 : Episode 7 - Part 2 - The Healing Power of CommunitiesWelcome to Part 2 of 2 where we continue to explore why 'Community’ is central to the human experience. Last month Kiki, Simi and Manju discussed how some communities come together to create phenomenal changes in their own and other's lives.
In Part 2 we're joined by our guest Harsha Burton. Harsha guides us through what impact she has had on her local community and her amazing work as run Director for Junior Park Run.
2022-07-0822 minCome Chai with meSeason 2 : Episode 6 - Part 1 - The Healing Power of CommunitiesPart 1 of 2 explores why 'Community’ is central to the human experience. Essentially, a community is a social group whose members have something in common such as geographic location, culture, heritage or a shared passion or hobby.
Why are communities important?
Strong communities are critical because they are often an important source of social connection and a sense of belonging.
Participating in a community bonded by attitudes, values and goals is an essential ingredient to enjoying a fulfilling life.
Frances Moore Lappe , author of: 'You have the Power: Choosing Courage in a Culture of Fe...
2022-07-0127 min
Come Chai with meSeason 2 : Episode 5 - Can time be tamed?This month Simmi has 2 new guests Dr Savi Arora and Rohin Arora, whilst the regular co-hosts have hopped across the pond (UK to US) to research a future episode that incorporates the delights of Nashville and New Orleans! (Hint: A future episode will be dedicated to music! ).
The average human lifespan is absurdly, terrifyingly, insultingly short. But that isn't a reason for unremitting despair, or for living in an anxiety-fuelled panic about making the most of your limited time. It's a cause for relief. You get to give up on something that was always impossible - the quest to become...
2022-05-2325 minCome Chai with meSeason 2 : Episode 4 - When you're laughing the whole world laughs with youIs laughter the best medicine?
There is strong evidence that laughter can actually improve health and and help fight disease.
Intuitively we know that laughter is one of the best tools we have for dealing with stress and science backs that up.
In her hilarious You Tube video 'Humour your stress with Loretta LaRoche’ - she has our hosts Simmi, Manju and Kiki in stitches as well as showing how humour can be used in everyday situations to ease stress.
In his Ted talk, Daniel Murray discusses how laughter builds up resilience. He tal...
2022-04-1525 min
Come Chai with meSeason 2 : Episode 3 - Social Media, Friend or Foe? Sweet Bobby insightsSocial Media, Friend or Foe?
Never have we as a society ever been so connected. However, the adage, ‘so close but yet so far’ can be applied to the hugely popular Podcast, Sweet Bobby, where a young lady was subject to catfishing for almost a decade. Simmi, Kiki and Manusha consider if the victim was naïve . They try to unravel what was the motive behind the catfisher and how it appears that the law is unable to keep up with the speed of online crimes. They discuss if the police needs to retrain or be given more resources to enfor...
2022-03-1130 min
Come Chai with meSeason 2 : Episode 2 - Why Travel the world?Everyone keeps saying how important it is to travel. So what’s the fuss about? Why do people travel and love travelling? More importantly, why should we travel more? Why we travel may differ from person to another but people who travel always develop empathy and a deeper understanding of other cultures.
Travelling makes you more interesting. Who do you think people want to listen to: guy who spent his vacations at home doing some gardening and reading the newspaper. Or, the woman who spent a week in Cuba, driving an old American car, swimming with dolphins an...
2022-02-1231 minCome Chai with meSeason 2 : Episode 1 - How to Stay YoungAgeing is beautiful! As many people would say "what’s the alternative?"
There’s a lot of pressure in our society, especially on women, to age gracefully. What does that even mean?
Do we have to dress in a certain way to please others? Do we have to ‘act our age?’ Do we turn invisible after a certain age?
The Queen, aged 95, recently turned down the "Oldie of the year award" because she says "you are only as old as you feel."
Dolly Parton, aged 75, says "I don’t think about my life in terms of numbers...
2022-01-1123 minCome Chai with meSeason 1 : Episode 10 - The power of meditationMeditation and mindfulness have become quite popular in recent years. Yet, most people can’t really define meditation, understand its purpose or appreciate what meditation is good for.
Simmi, Manju and Kiki discuss their own varied experiences.
Our guest this time is Mindi, a seasoned meditator. She answers questions about how meditation has helped in her life. She talks about the emotional benefits which include gaining a new perspective on stressful situations, focussing on the present and reducing negative emotions.
It could be said that meditation is to the mind what physical exercise is to the body. It is a me...
2021-10-0234 minCome Chai with meSeason 1 : Episode 9 - The benefits of MinimalismJoshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus in their two Netflix documentaries give a message of living a life with less stuff, less clutter, less stress, lest debt, less discontent and a life with fewer distractions. They've helped over 20 million people live meaningful lives with less via their website, books, podcast, and Netflix films. They call themselves the minimalists. In these documentaries they talk about their own life journey and how they became minimalists.
Do we accumulate stuff or possessions to impress others?
Are we attached to things?
Do materials bring us pleasure?
Are we filling voids within ourselves by bu...
2021-08-3034 minCome Chai with meSeason 1 : Episode 8 - What to eat to live to 100Who would want to live to be 100 years old? Maybe many of us if we could live a healthy life and eat healthy food.
In the early 2000s, Dan Buettner, an American National Geographic Fellow and New York Times-bestselling author embarked on a mission. This was to determine what specific aspects of lifestyle and environment help humans to live longer. With support from his team and through research they were able to identify five areas in the world with the highest percentage of centenarians. Known as the Blue Zones, these areas also have low rates of diseases including...
2021-07-1733 minCome Chai with meSeason 1 : Episode 7 - The surprising benefits of walking - Boosting Brain HealthMove your body, turn on your brain! Grow new brain cells at any age! Can this be true?
Neuroscientists and authors, Wendy Suzuki and Shane O’Mara have given us some great insight about the extraordinary, life changing effects of walking and other physical activity can have on the most important organ in our body, our BRAIN!
Research shows that going for a simple walk can turn on your brain, for a better attitude, for more vitality and for personal empowerment that will keep changing your life for the better.
2,000 years ago Hippocrates referred to walking as ‘ the best medicine.’ It doe...
2021-06-1836 minCome Chai with meSeason 1 : Episode 6 - How to make exercise funWhy do some of us hate exercising?
Why does working out seem boring?
Why does going to gym not sound exciting?
In this episode Simmi, Kiki and Manju explore the importance of movement in our daily lives. They look at the work of Darryl Edwards, who is a health and movement coach. He highlights the importance of movement by incorporating animal like moves into our daily exercise routine to make working out a bit more fun. They suggest some practical methods to include small doses of movement into our day. For example, grab a skipping...
2021-05-1633 minCome Chai with meSeason 1 : Episode 5 - What is our Purpose ?What is my life purpose? What should I do with my life? What is my passion?
Have you ever asked yourself these questions? For some of us, our purpose and passion in life is obvious and clear. We’re born with a set of talents and through persistent practice, we develop our talents into skills. For others this is not the case and we have to learn how to find our passion and purpose in life. In this episode Simmi, Manju and Kiki discuss these big life questions.
With the help of Dr Puff in his Happiness podcast, 'The steps to...
2021-04-1637 min
Come Chai with meSeason 1 : Episode 4 - How Friendship improves wellbeingIn this episode Simmi, Kiki and Manju talk about meaningful friendships and how to develop them. ‘Friendship provides an anchor for one’s validation of the outside world’, says one expert. On a quest to find out more about what makes good friends and how to go about making deep, meaningful friendships they uncover facts about loneliness and friendship. As Robert Dunbar, an Oxford University anthropologist says ‘friendship is about is creating small-scale, intensely bonded groups that act as protection to life’s stresses. Shasta Nelson, in her TED talk advises how to make meaningful and deep friendships that helps us a...
2021-03-1945 minCome Chai with meSeason 1 : Episode 3 - What is the Key to Happiness?Happiness. We all want it! We all need it! Does it fall from the sky?
In our latest podcast we include guidance from Laurie R Santos, a professor at Yale University (‘How to be happy’ - Ted Talk).The hosts Simmi, Manju and Kiki gained some enlightening insights and tips on how to lead and create a happier life.
One of the best ways to make yourself happy is to make someone else happy.
Listen to the opinions and experiences of three friends along with a contribution from Perminder, another member of ‘Culture Vulture' group.
2021-02-1927 min
Come Chai with meSeason 1 : Episode 2 - How to create good habitsThe hosts talk about creating friction to get rid of bad habits and establishing an environment to encourage good ones. This discussion is inspired by a recent podcast from Dr. Rangan Chatterjee and James Clear, who is the best selling author of 'Atomic Habits'. The hosts draw on personal experiences at the same time trying to incorporate some of the practical tips from the podcast - hoping to inspire listeners to do the same. Follow us on Instagram @come_chai_with_me
2021-02-0124 min
Come Chai with meSeason 1 : Episode 1 - Introducing Come Chai with meOur welcome episode introduces you to the hosts of the show: Simmi, Manjusha and Kiki. Get an insight into their lives, interests and motivation for creating this show. Follow us on Instagram @come_chai_with_me
2021-01-0106 min