Fresh Leaf Forever
98 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsThis podcast offers actionable insights to overcome real world issues.
We traverse varied genres to offer Fresh perspectives on :
Wellness & Lifestyle /Mental Health, Healthier Technology, Sustainability, Innovation/Business/Career , Youth Advocacy/Sports, Women Empowerment.
Tune in for thought leadership content that'll transform your journey.
You get to Listen, Ponder, Change - for the better !!
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Enhancing Cognitive Clarity: Secrets to Brain Health, Resilience and Sustenance
April 09, 2024 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBIn the ever-evolving quest for cognitive excellence, understanding the intricacies of brain health has never been more crucial. Dr. Kousalya Nathan, our guest, is an anti-aging and lifestyle wellness expert, who sheds light on the multifaceted approach to achieving and maintaining cognitive clarity. This episode offers a treasure trove of wisdom on nurturing a sharp and resilient mind, traversing the fields of nutrition, sleep, exercise, hobbies, and stress management. Dr. Nathan emphasiz...
Nurturing Our Planet and Our Food System : How and Why of Eating Clean
March 25, 2024 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBWhen Satyajit Hange traded the security of a fancy banking career for the unpredictability of organic farming, he didn't just change careers; he transformed his life and ignited a movement. By doing that, he did not merely change professions; he sparked an agricultural revolution. In a candid podcast episode, our guest, who is the co-founder of Two Brothers' Organic Farms, delves into his inspiring transition and its implications for global agriculture and our collective well-being. We ...
Future Proofing Career, Business: Strategies for Growth & Innovation
March 19, 2024 00:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBEver wondered how some organizations and careers go through a metamorphosis to come out even stronger on the other side? That's exactly what we uncover with our guest Dean DeBiase, Chairman of Reboot Partners. Traversing Dean's entrepreneurial odyssey, from his teenage business ideas, to steering innovation at some of the world's leading companies, we highlight it all. His wisdom spills over into a rich discussion about the art of selecting transformative projects, the essence of product...
Seasonal Eating, Immunity: Why is alignment with nature important ?
February 13, 2024 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.25 MBUnlock the secrets to a vibrant, healthier you with Dr. Kousalya Nathan's enlightening discussion on the transformative power of seasonal eating. As a celebrated lifestyle and anti-aging expert, Dr. Nathan joins us to highlight the profound impact that our food choices have on gut health and, by extension, our immune system. She advocates for a refreshing return to the wisdom of our ancestors, who prioritized local and seasonal produce, emphasizing that such a practice is not only benefici...
Fostering a New Era of Sustainable Innovation and Equality
February 07, 2024 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBThis episode is a rich exploration of the innovative ecosystem where Gen Z's ingenuity is celebrated, mentored, and developed into solutions for real-world problems. In this re-purposed content from prior seasons of the show, we unpack how innovation is key to solving issues we face, including our sustainable future. The Gen Z cohort is rapidly emerging as a force of innovation and leadership in STEM, along with some great mentors, who have been themselves entrepreneurial, in mindset ! ...
Harnessing Storytelling: How businesses can drive ESG, DEI Goals
January 12, 2024 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBWith sustainability at the forefront, it's imperative for companies to get creative about how well they can advance their ESG and DEI initiatives. This was the focal point of our latest podcast episode featuring Joe Casabona, a podcast and automation coach who delves deep into the art of storytelling. In this co-creation effort, host Vai and Joe orchestrate the power of storytelling and its impact on driving change within the corporate realm. Focus areas from this conversation: - Promoti...
Why is Sleep Crucial ? Social Wellness & Sustenance
December 15, 2023 01:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWhat if the secret to improving your well-being, both physically and mentally, lies in your sleeping pattern? In this episode, we decode the mysteries of sleep and its profound impact on our lives. Alongside 12 experts who've been on the show, we deep dive on the connection good sleep has, to our ability to peak, & for our future sustenance goals. Focus Areas: -Teen transformation/early school start times, disruption to their sleep patterns -Hidden dangers affecting our sleep quality & ...
Endurance, Athletic Sustenance: Keys to Wellness, Injury Prevention
November 08, 2023 20:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBEver wondered what it takes for sustenance in athletics ? Unlock secrets to endurance and peak performance with wellness enthusiast, Pilates instructor and book author Maria Angelova, a returning guest. With a career inspired by early experiences in sports and academia, Maria emphasizes the body-mind connection, the need for personalized workout regimes, and the importance of considering variables such as diet, hydration, and stress levels. Maria and I delve deep into the world of athl...
Transitioning to a Zero Waste Lifestyle: Practical Tips and Strategies
November 02, 2023 01:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBWant to level up your sustainability game and reduce your carbon footprint? Ever wondered how much waste our daily habits are contributing to the planet? Join us for an enlightening chat with sustainability advocate Ann Marie Bonneau, author of Zero Waste Chef. Together, we’re lifting the lid on the alarming rate of trash production, the rise of convenience culture, and the wider implications of our economic system on waste production. As we navigate through the murky waters of plastic p...
Redefining Success: Kindling Passion, Personal Growth & Sustainable living
October 24, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBEver pondered over the true essence of success? What if personal fulfillment resided not in a six-figure job, but in pursuing your passion? Our fascinating guest, Maria Angelova, will make you rethink traditional notions of achievement. She transitioned from a high-ranking position as a Director of Finance to follow her heart and become a Pilates instructor. Unravel her inspiring journey, where she decided to prioritize happiness and self-care over a high-paying corporate job, leading ...
Unlocking Performance Potential: Mental Health in Business
October 10, 2023 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBEver wondered how business leaders or athletes stay at the top of their game? It's not just physical prowess or business acumen. It's the unseen power of mental health. We have with us Dr. Jarrod Spencer, a clinical psychologist specializing in fostering emotional health in high performers. We explore the 'clear mind, better performance' mantra that Dr. Spencer swears by(his famous book "Mind of the Athlete"), emphasizing the crucial role of mental health in business and athletics. He wa...
Creating Happy Athletes: A Sustainable World of Youth Sports
September 13, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 49.1 MBWouldn't it be phenomenal if you could decipher the world of youth sports? Our distinguished guest, Kirsten Jones, is a hall of fame NCAA D1 volleyball player, amazing book author, a peak performance coach ,and a motivational speaker. As parents of collegiate athletes, we address the complex landscape of youth sports, a massive $20 billion industry, & explore the interplay between an athlete's dreams & a parent's aspirations. Join us as we delve into and passionately co-create an engaging...
Power of Dietary Choices : How we combat Climate Change
September 06, 2023 01:00 - 12 minutes - 8.86 MBDid you know that your plate holds the power to combat climate change? Our guest, Glenn Merzer, a renowned playwright, screenwriter, and author, enlightens us with his compelling insights on the complex relationship between food choices and the climate crisis. Merzer’s valuable transformational journey from a stand-up comic to a fervent advocate for plant-exclusive diets paves the way for an awakening discussion. Tune in as he elucidates on his book, "Food is Climate," and the urgent need...
Driving Change: Eco-friendly Ethos in Business & Life
August 23, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBDid you know that by prioritizing sustainability, companies can increase their positive impact on society? Meet our guest August Vega, a clean tech proponent, creator and former CEO of MALK Organics. Her enlightening journey, which spans from sustainability to the consumer packaged goods (CPG) scene and further, is nothing short of inspiring. August's journey began with her work in water and energy efficiency and grid management. From there, she transitioned into the consumer packaged g...
Unveiling the Lingering Threats of Plastics and Steps Towards Sustainability
August 02, 2023 00:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this episode, commemorating Plastic Free July, we encounter the inspiring journey of Hannah Testa, a young environmental activist, book author, Tedx speaker, who didn't just read about plastic pollution, but made a monumental change. Witness the transformative power of one determined voice as we traverse her path from a passionate youngster to a renowned international speaker, author of "Taking on the plastics crisis", and founder of Hannah for Change. An ardent environmentalist, Hanna...
Breaking barriers in climate conversations, achieving inclusive sustainability
July 31, 2023 03:00 - 43 minutes - 29.6 MBUnderstanding the challenges and complexities posed by climate evolution can be daunting. In this episode on the podcast, our guest Ashoke Mohanraj is a sustainability advocate and book author who is a Top25U25 Environmentalist from Canada. He's an individual who isn't afraid to navigate the gray areas of complex issues surrounding sustainability, and helps guide us beyond the typical views on climate change. Our conversation takes a deep dive into Ashoke's personal motivation, rooted in...
The Power of Sleep: How Rest Affects Adolescent Well-being and Achievement
June 09, 2023 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBDo you know how crucial sleep is for your teenager's health, mental well-being, and overall success? Discover the vital role of sleep in adolescents as I sit down with seasoned journalist, book author, and public speaker Lisa Lewis, who shares her personal journey and passion for advocating for teen mental health and the importance of sleep. My guest was instrumental in CA's legislation on regulating school start times and is the author of the New York Times reviewed book "The Sleep-Depriv...
The Power of Sleep: How It Affects Adolescent Well-being and Achievement
June 09, 2023 23:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBDo you know how crucial sleep is for your teenager's health, mental well-being, and overall success? Discover the vital role of sleep in adolescents as I sit down with seasoned journalist, book author, and public speaker Lisa Lewis, who shares her personal journey and passion for advocating for teen mental health and the importance of sleep. My guest was instrumental in CA's legislation on regulating school start times and is the author of the New York Times reviewed book "The Sleep-Depriv...
Empowering the next generation of STEM leaders
May 16, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this conversation, Science Technology Engineering Math(STEM) enthusiast, book author and Math SP founder Stephanie Espy talks to host Vai about how STEM is omnipresent in our lives and is not limited to just being forms of study. Vai delves deep into gender inequality in STEM and how our guest Stephanie is doing her part to address this and empower the next generation to take to more avenues in science, technology, engineering and math to problem solve the most pressing issues in this wor...
Teen Mental Health and its impact on a sustainable future
March 14, 2023 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBThe state of mental well being amongst children, teens, young adults has become a topic of paramount significance in recent years; not that mental health wasn't an issue in the past- it's just that there's more of acceptance to bringing it out in the open more recently. My guest Vanessa Elias is a certified parent coach, a mental health activist, and a writer focused on helping parents realize the power they have to foster healthy family relationships. She and I sat down to unpack some of th...
Cleaner Planet: How to build a more Sustainable World
February 15, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIn this opening episode of Season 3, eighteen year old Climate activist Sarah Syed emphasizes how small actions can lead to giant differences in preserving our planet and future. Sarah talks about her journey and how she started taking an interest in the preservation of the climate. As a fourth grade project presenter in school, she learned that it wasn't just about global warming but so many other things like our food systems, fossil fuels and energy sustainability. Poverty is also a facto...
Season 2 Finale
February 14, 2023 19:00 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MBAfter thirty episodes of engaging content, Season 2 comes to a close. Vai shares her thoughts on previous seasons and about upcoming season(s). Look for Season 3 to drop very soon !!! Buzzsprout Get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Enjoy PIOR Living products Enjoy PIOR Living products at a 20% discount and free shipping on orders over $75 Code FLF20 Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the...
Helping students succeed in STEM and innovation
January 17, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBAre you "hungry to learn, innovate "? Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) or STEAM(with Art included) has so much potential for anyone to uncover and prove themselves in. Engineering ain't just for nerdy folks; instead, one can discover what facets of STEM might truly be of interest to you - as a student, young innovator, girls ready to get thinking hats on and those women, men looking to take that next leap or pivot in your career. In this discussion with Melanie Flores, a t...
Healing your body by listening to your gut
January 06, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIn this fascinating interview with Jini Patel Thompson, founder of Listen to Your Gut and author of multiple publications, host Vai uncovers lot of impactful information about Inflammatory Bowel Disease(Crohn's , Colitis). A very personal topic to both guest and host, this episode takes listeners through a multi pronged approach to finding a balance and restoring the body's equilibrium. Listening to one's own body, intuition, tapping into our body's defenses and healing capabilities are some...
Healthy Diet and Lifestyle: Cooking easy meals for PCOS, hormonal & chronic conditions
November 27, 2022 00:00 - 1 hour - 46 MBRohini Bajekal is a nutritionist and lifestyle medicine practitioner based out of London U.K, and co-author of a wonderful book- "Living PCOS Free". Having experienced PCOS first hand in her personal health journey, she sat down with me on the podcast to unpack several intriguing and stigmatized topics surrounding multiple chronic conditions. This episode serves as a primer for anyone with the inclination to "listen, ponder and change" aka, tweak their diet and lifestyle habits for healthie...
Ways to prevent health problems : Focus on Menstrual issues, Hormonal health, Insomnia and more
November 16, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBMy guest Emily Reed is an Ayurvedic health counsellor, senior yoga and meditation teacher, life coach and energy worker - to describe the multifaceted persona surrounding her expertise. In this wonderful conversation with me, Emily delves deep into her journey that transformed her life, bringing her immense well-being; and now being able to offer that to others. Overcoming health issues, or putting the brakes on progression from habits to health conditions, is what this episode is about. It...
Creating student innovators, grant writers, patent holders as a high school teacher
October 31, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MB"Time Innovative teacher" Rachna Nath was recognized by the magazine as part of its 2022 List of Innovative teachers - an accolade conferred on stand out teachers who improve the learning experience for kids, or solve a problem faced by schools. With plethora of awards to her credit, my guest Rachna is also a - NASA Solar System Ambassador - National Geographic Educator - Grant writer, Fullbright Scholar - Innovator, Entrepreneur This inspiring educator's work is serving a two fold purpose ...
Adapting an Ayurvedic lifestyle in the Western world & elsewhere for better health outcomes
September 16, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBMy guest Selina Van Orden is a qualified Ayurvedic practitioner, who has talked in the British parliament and European Parliament on integrating Ayurveda into the western system and living. I found it very appropriate that she come on the show to talk about adapting an Ayurvedic lifestyle in the Western World, or for that matter in other parts of the world. Getting better health outcomes is the most vital role for anyone in life; more so, preventing diseases before they manifest into stages ...
Embracing kids for who they are - be it neurotypical or neurodiverse
August 26, 2022 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThis conversation with Debbie Reber, founder of Tilt Parenting focuses on helping and embracing kids for who they are, and being inclusive in our approach. Debbie is a parenting activist, speaker, author and the host of her podcast "Tilt Parenting". Following aspects are very noteworthy - 1. Neurodiversity proposes that variation in brain functioning within the human population is normal. 2.A boxed approach and categorization is something we need to walk away from when it comes to raising ...
Staying heart healthy & warding off diseases using a Lifestyle approach - Part 1
July 21, 2022 15:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBStaying heart healthy is becoming more and more significant in this fast paced modern day scenario. Given this paramount need to focus on heart health, I sat down with an expert physician, book author, septuagenarian athlete on the show. Our guest Dr.Akil Taher recovered from a heart bypass surgery himself, and has transformed his state of health to one of vibrant & robust living by tweaking his diet and lifestyle practices. Dr.Taher and I discuss the following aspects in this enlightening ...
Staying heart healthy & warding off diseases using a Lifestyle approach - Part 2
July 21, 2022 15:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this two part conversation on Heart Health and chronic conditions, I sat down with an expert physician, book author, septuagenarian athlete on the show. Our guest Dr.Akil Taher, recovered from a heart bypass surgery himself and has transformed his state of health to one of vibrant and robust living by tweaking his diet and lifestyle practices. Part one on this show (Season 2, Episode #22) focuses on everything about heart conditions, genetics, epigenetics when it comes to chronic condit...
Women's health and managing PCOS
June 24, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBThis episode is a very insightful conversation with renowned Ob-Gyn and book author Dr.Nitu Bajekal. She has written a wonderful book "Living PCOS free", co-authoring it with her daughter and nutritionist Rohini Bajekal. To anyone looking to manage PCOS or to get answers to puzzling aspects of women's health, this episode is for you! Dr.Bajekal has been practicing for over 35 years & has helped several women find answers to commonly faced gynecological issues. Her book is full of evidence ...
Preserving our planet & climate by making wise food choices
June 15, 2022 02:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBOur guest in this episode is Glen Merzer, who is a playwright, screenwriter, and author/co-author of multiple books. He wrote for network television for many years before stumbling into a career writing books that advocate the plant-exclusive diet. Glen's book "Food is Climate" explains the capacity we humans have to heal our planet and bring good reasoning to the climate debate. It's an engaging dialogue on how we can preserve planet earth from all the deterioration and stop climate erosi...
Incorporating a weight loss regimen and living a vibrant life
June 09, 2022 20:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBMy guest Chef AJ has been on a plant exclusive diet for over 43 years. A chef, culinary instructor, and professional speaker, she is the author of the popular book Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight, which chronicles her journey from an obese junk-food vegan to learning how to create foods that nourish and heal the body. Her latest bestselling book The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss: A Revolutionary Approach to Conquer Cravings, Overcome Food Addiction and ...
Impact of blue light from devices & adopting a healthier use of technology
May 28, 2022 18:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBOur guest Gigi Mortimer is the founder of EyeJust, a blue light blocking screen protector product that helps users adopt a healthier approach to technology. In this conversation, Gigi and host Vai talk about the impact of blue light from screens, detrimental effects and how her company is making a difference in a virtual world. Some focus aspects from this conversation include: How Gigi decided to create EyeJust screen protectors and the story behind it. Her background in the fashion ...
Creating a thriving workplace; achieving peak performance - focus on Mental Health at work & in sports
May 19, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBDr.Jarrod Spencer is a clinical psychologist who's passionate about improving the emotional health of athletes and business leaders. He is the author of the famous book "Mind of the Athlete Clearer Mind,Better Performance". In this episode, host Vai and Dr.Spencer focus on Mental Health as it relates to employee well-being and businesses, AND his other area of expertise; working with athletes. Discussion focus areas include: * Crucial factors impacting business performance in the pres...
Creating a thriving workplace; achieving peak performance - focus on Mental Health at work & in sports
May 19, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBDr.Jarrod Spencer is a clinical psychologist who's passionate about improving the emotional health of athletes and business leaders. He is the author of the famous book "Mind of the Athlete Clearer Mind,Better Performance". In this episode, host Vai and Dr.Spencer focus on Mental Health as it relates to employee well-being and businesses, AND his other area of expertise; working with athletes. Discussion focus areas include: * Crucial factors impacting business performance in the pres...
Food combining for vibrant health- a multi cuisine approach
May 05, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBCombining food that we put on our plate and planning meals lot of times seems to be a mystery. Our guest Divya Alter, who owns the famous Manhattan restaurant Divya's kitchen, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, an Ayurvedic culinary school, talks about aspects of food combining in this episode. Vai and Divya discuss how best one can do this across different cuisines of the world. Here are some areas we focus on, in this wonderful dialogue - Divya’s introduction to Shaka Vansıya Ayurveda, he...
Yoga and Mindfulness as an aid to book writing and publishing
April 30, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBLinda Sparrowe, our guest, is a coach, developmental editor, collaborator and ghostwriter. This episode is about how Yoga and mindfulness inform her unique approach to the writing process. She shares how her clients are able to incorporate this into their journey as a book writer and make it very authentic, bringing out their unique voice and message. Linda and host Vai talk about the following in this delightful conversation : Linda’s journey as a writer, how it evolved and how it shaped...
Harnessing tools to help athletes peak, injury prevention & mental health
April 18, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBThis episode is with our guest Paige Roberts who is currently assisting athletes all over the world ranging from youth, teen, NCAA, USA National Athletes, MMA, NFL, MLB, NHL and weekend warriors in reaching their full sports and life performance potential! Paige uses Performance Neuro training to provide sports injury intensive recovery sessions, and sports and life performance coaching. Having been a collegiate athlete herself, this discussion is highly engaging and relatable to every c...
Power of Self Love in building self esteem & worthiness
March 08, 2022 00:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBOur guest Jenna Banks is a social entrepreneur, public speaker, author, host of The Jenna Banks Show video series, real-estate investor, and self-love advocate focused on women’s empowerment and gender equality. This conversation with Jenna comes out on the day her book “I Love Me More: How To Find Happiness and Success Through Self-Love” is scheduled to release , commemorating Interational Woman’s Day. Having survived a traumatic upbringing, Jenna was able to thrive in the business world, ...
Doing the basics correctly and living healthy the Ayurvedic way
February 24, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBAyurveda is the ancient science of Indian medicine and everything we do in life is treated as components of mind, body being in harmony. Our guest Nidhi Pandya comes from a family of Ayurvedic practitioners and she shares her expertise on how one can do everyday basics right to be able to lead a robust, invigorating life. Host Vai and Nidhi talk about the following aspects in this enlightening conversation- Initiation into Ayurveda for Nidhi What Gunas, Doshas are and how it relates to P...
Authoring your first book & the nitty gritties of it
January 18, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBOur guest Nicole Meier is the author of three critically acclaimed women's fiction novels. In this episode, Nicole and I talk about the aspects one needs to focus on to be able to write their first book in their genre of choice. Episode focuses on: How it all began for Nicole as a book author and book coach Patterns to observe in an individual for any story to come out , genres. Types of genres and fiction vs non fiction. Catching a reader's attention and capitalizing on it. Developing ...
Unraveling the mystery with college application process and admissions
January 13, 2022 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBNeha Gupta is the CEO and Founder of College Shortcuts and she, along with her team help students find their dream fit as far as college applications/admission. She is a Ted-x speaker, three time best selling book author. In this episode, Neha and host Vai talk about: * Neha's initiation into the stream of college admissions counseling as a career * Achievement culture and self discovery * A student's path to college admissions - when to start the process and how to go about it * College to...
Homeopathy as a treatment method for acute and chronic illnesses
December 24, 2021 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBOur guest Dr.Judyth Reichenberg-Ullman is a board certified homeopathic and naturopathic physician, practicing for over 35 years. Along with her husband Dr.Robert Ullman, she has co-authored several books on homeopathy including the best selling "Ritalin-free kids" and "Homeopathic Self Care: the quick and easy guide for the Whole family". She has written another best selling book "Whole woman homeopathy". In this episode, Dr.Reichenberg-Ullman and I discuss about : What is homeopathy and...
Functional medicine and its effectiveness in addressing root causes of illnesses - an integrative approach
December 15, 2021 03:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBOur guest Dr.Bindu Alexander is a renowned Atlanta area doctor practicing both internal medicine and an integrative approach using functional medicine. She is board certified with ABIM(American Board of Internal Medicine) and IFMCP (Institute of Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner). In this episode, Dr.Bindu Alexander and host Vai discuss the role of functional medicine in addressing root causes of illnesses and how every practitioner can possibly do both conventional medicine and fu...
Ensuring student success in a changing educational landscape
December 15, 2021 02:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode we focus on the current trends in education with our guest Dr.Maureen O’Shaughnessy, an expert educational consultant, micro schools founder, book author and a Tedx speaker. She founded Lead Prep, an innovative micro school where education is engaging, not one size fits all so learners can be seen, heard, valued and can thrive. Vai and Maureen talk about the following aspects in this insightful discussion. - Current trends in education system - Nurturing student confidence...
Pilates, its benefits, & methodical approach
August 27, 2021 21:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBIn this Special episode series, my guest Dr.Jayne Morgan (a renowned Cardiologist) and I, talk about Pilates, her journey and now her role in teaching Pilates. Dr.Morgan is a returning guest on the show and has 17 certifications in Pilates to her credit. This conversation in this episode is centered around - What is Pilates and what areas of the body it focuses on What can one hope to achieve with pilates as their exercise regimen Pilates for beginners and for people with established f...
Chalking out path as a junior tennis player & addressing physical, mental and nutritional needs
August 27, 2021 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MBIn this Special episode series, this conversation is on junior tennis and how one can chalk out a path successfully for themselves from the time they're a small kid to high school and further on. Pragnya Kumar, a Division 1 NCAA college tennis player, talks about her journey from the time she first picked up a racquet to her current stage in tennis. We talk about * Path one can carve for themselves as a junior * Team tennis and its role * Role of coaches, parents * Physical, emotional nee...
Music Therapy and its benefits
August 27, 2021 21:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this Special episode series, my guest Shreya Visvanathan, a licensed Music Therapist who graduated from University of Georgia, and I, talk about Music Therapy. She's extremely versatile in music and is great at composing music and even released her own album of songs. Highlights from the episode - What is Music Therapy & who can benefit from it Approach/methodology Is it applicable to individuals or groups Goals can one hope to achieve or address with music therapy Historical relev...