Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala
411 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -Actionable Insights & Inspiring conversations on Work, Well-being & Wealth to learn from and use in your Career & Life.
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Dr. Meghana Dikshit’s Truths on Pain, Clarity, and Manifestation
January 11, 2024 07:56 - 1 hour - 71.3 MBJoin Varun Duggirala in this week’s episode of Take aPause as we unravel the fascinating science behind trauma and pain, exploring it’s profound connection to our body with Dr. Meghana Dikshit. She shared how she entered the world of Ayurveda, shedding light on the ancient wisdom that has transformed her life and countless others. Discover the power of holistic well-being and the incredible impact it can have on your overall health, the truth about manifestation, how clarity and intention c...
AMA with Varun Duggirala: Wealth Building, Entrepreneurship Tips, and Life Advice For Young Professionals
January 04, 2024 10:27 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBStarting off the new season with an interesting AMA with Varun Duggirala, where he spills the beans on building wealth in the world of media, shares invaluable advice for 20-year-olds, and lets us in on the secrets to a well-rounded life as a serial successful entrepreneur and content creator and so much more! Whether you're an entrepreneur in the making, or simply seeking wisdom for a fulfilling life, this AMA is a goldmine of insights on entrepreneurship, wealth-building, and personal gro...
Ankur Warikoo, Anuv Jain, Kubbra Sait Reveal Their Guide to Powerful Rest
December 28, 2023 11:26 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBJoin us in this year’s finale compilation video where some of the biggest Indian celeb’s and content creators open up about the impactful ways they hit the pause button to recharge! Join us as Raj Shamani, Ankur Warikoo, Karishma Mehta, Saransh Goila, Kubbra Sait, Abish Mathew, Anuv Jain, and Dhruv Sehgal share their powerful habits for rejuvenation in the latest episode of Take aPause! Discover the unique approaches they take to unwind and revitalize. From meditation to favourite songs, an...
Vir Das, Varun Sharma, Sharib Hashmi and Mithila Palkar on They Got Their First Big Breaks
December 22, 2023 08:19 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBEver wondered how your favourite Bollywood stars got their first big break? Dive into the inspiring journeys of Vir Das, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Sahiba Bali, Mithila Palkar, Viraj Ghelani, Varun Sharma, and Sharib Hashmi in this latest episode of Take aPAuse as they share with Varun Duggirala the untold stories of their breakthrough moments that skyrocketed their journey to success. Witness the actors' candid revelations about the challenges they faced, the auditions that changed their lives, ...
Best Life Advice On Work, Life & Relationships Ft. Gajaraj Rao, Varun Sharma,Yahya Bootwala, Suhanani Shah, Sharib Hashmi and Hussain Dalal
December 14, 2023 15:42 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBDive into a special Hindi episode featuring Gajaraj Rao, Varun Sharma, Sharib Hashmi, Suhanni Shah, Hussain Dalal, and Yahya Bootwala as they share the most impactful life advice they have ever gotten. Gain insights, motivation, and anecdotes as lessons from their unique perspectives and experiences. Whether it's navigating the ups and downs of life, making the best out of missed opportunities, the key to long term relationships or finding success after facing rejection, this compilation is...
Guneet Monga On Oscar Win, Creating Legacy Films & Behind The Scene Insights On Being A Producer
November 16, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBIn this insightful episode, join Varun Duggirala as he dives deep into the journey and mind of history creating Indian producer Guneet Monga! From her groundbreaking win to her journey into the heart of mainstream distribution, Guneet shares the ins and outs of her role as a producer and the secret behind making impactful films. Find out the driving force that led Guneet to become a producer and the challenges she faced along the way. Gain insights into the world of film production as she u...
Founder mindset , Profitability & fund raising with Rajesh Jain ( Founder of Netcore )
October 12, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBIn this week’s episode of Take aPause, we’re sitting down with Rajesh Jain, founder of IndiaWorld Communications and Netcore Cloud on his journey from bootstrapping his startup to a $ 115 million dollar acquisition. This episode is packed with insights and learnings for entrepreneurs and founders who want to bootstrap their startup, learn about scaling a company & what most founders get wrong about it, why exits should never be the end goal, finding the perfect product-market fit, how to purp...
Building Profi-cons & Mistakes to avoid as a founder with Rajesh Jain ( Founder of Netcore )
October 12, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIn this week’s episode of Take aPause, we’re sitting down with Rajesh Jain, founder of IndiaWorld Communications and Netcore Cloud on his journey from bootstrapping his startup to a $ 115 million dollar acquisition. This episode is packed with insights and learnings for entrepreneurs and founders who want to bootstrap their startup, learn about scaling a company & what most founders get wrong about it, why exits should never be the end goal, finding the perfect product-market fit, how to purp...
Mistakes to avoid as a founder & Building Profi-cons with Rajesh Jain ( Founder of Netcore )
October 12, 2023 01:30 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIn this week’s episode of Take aPause, we’re sitting down with Rajesh Jain, founder of IndiaWorld Communications and Netcore Cloud on his journey from bootstrapping his startup to a $ 115 million dollar acquisition. This episode is packed with insights and learnings for entrepreneurs and founders who want to bootstrap their startup, learn about scaling a company & what most founders get wrong about it, why exits should never be the end goal, finding the perfect product-market fit, how to purp...
Megha Gupta On Her Carnivore Diet, Managing Type 1 Diabetes & Ditching Diet Trends
October 05, 2023 15:16 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this week’s episode of Take aPause, join Varun Duggirala as we delve deep into actor and model Megha Gupta’s fascinating nutrition journey and how biohacking and her unusual carnivore diet helped to heal her autoimmune disease, why she doesn’t follow diet trends, the importance of gut health and how habit stacking has changed her life and more! Megha Gupta is an actor and model who is known for her work in serials like KumKum and CID and movies like Fan. She is also a lifelong biohack...
Megha Gupta On Her Carnivore Diet, Managing Type 1 Diabetes & Ditching Diet Trends
October 05, 2023 15:16 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBIn this week’s episode of Take aPause, join Varun Duggirala as we delve deep into actor and model Megha Gupta’s fascinating nutrition journey and how biohacking and her unusual carnivore diet helped to heal her autoimmune disease, why she doesn’t follow diet trends, the importance of gut health and how habit stacking has changed her life and more! Megha Gupta is an actor and model who is known for her work in serials like KumKum and CID and movies like Fan. She is also a lifelong biohack...
Career Masterclass | Best Work Advice From Top Media Personalities Ft. Sahiba Bali, Ankur Warikoo, Anuv Jain, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Raj Shamani, Viraj Ghelani and Mithila Palkar
September 28, 2023 00:30 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBEver wondered what is the best work advice some of the most successful media personalities in India have gotten and how they have used that advice to set their goals and achieve them too? We’ve got you covered! Join this week’s episode of Take aPause where we’ve curated the BEST work advice that our guests Sahiba Bali, Anuv Jain, Raj Shamani, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Ankur Warikoo, Viraj Ghelani and Mithila Palkar shared with Varun Duggirala and find the guidance, insights and motivation to guid...
Career Masterclass | Best Work Advice From Top Media Personalities Ft. Sahiba Bali, Ankur Warikoo, Anuv Jain, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Raj Shamani, Viraj Ghelani and Mithila Palkar
September 28, 2023 00:30 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBEver wondered what is the best work advice some of the most successful media personalities in India have gotten and how they have used that advice to set their goals and achieve them too? We’ve got you covered! Join this week’s episode of Take aPause where we’ve curated the BEST work advice that our guests Sahiba Bali, Anuv Jain, Raj Shamani, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Ankur Warikoo, Viraj Ghelani and Mithila Palkar shared with Varun Duggirala and find the guidance, insights and motivation to guid...
Celebrity Stylist Tanya Ghavri On Fashion, Styling for Bollywood,Staying Curious & Unlearning
September 21, 2023 02:40 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode of Take aPause, join Varun Duggirala as he sits down with Tanya Ghavri, the creative genius behind some of Bollywood's most iconic looks. Tanya takes us on a journey through her career as a celebrity stylist, sharing insights on how travels fuel her creativity, her days of immense hustle during her early days in the fashion industry, the secrets behind building trust with high-profile clients and maintaining loyalty in a fiercely competitive field and so much more! With an Ins...
Revant Himatsingka On Food Label Lies, Reading Ingredient Lists Correctly & Mindful Eating
September 14, 2023 01:58 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this week’s latest episode of Take aPause we’re busting nutrition myths, uncovering food truths and the reality of “healthy foods” with author and content creator Revant Himatsingka and Varun Duggirala. Tune in to this episode to discover: -The secrets behind the processing of common foods. -How marketing can influence our perception of "healthy" foods. -Tips for deciphering food labels and understanding ingredient lists. -Practical advice for making better food choices in your ever...
Revant Himatsingka On Food Label Lies, Reading Ingredient Lists Correctly & Mindful Eating
September 14, 2023 01:58 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this week’s latest episode of Take aPause we’re busting nutrition myths, uncovering food truths and the reality of “healthy foods” with author and content creator Revant Himatsingka and Varun Duggirala. Tune in to this episode to discover: -The secrets behind the processing of common foods. -How marketing can influence our perception of "healthy" foods. -Tips for deciphering food labels and understanding ingredient lists. -Practical advice for making better food choices in your ever...
Psychologist Ekta Dixit's Guide To Understanding Modern Relationships
September 07, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBIn this week’s knowledge packed chat with Varun Duggirala and relationship coach Ekta Dixit, we delve into the world of modern relationships and dating. Join us as they discuss why divorces are becoming common these days, nuances of modern relationships, catfishing in the digital age of dating, healthy conflict in relationships and how to effectively communicate with your partner and more! You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at...
Ali Fazal Reveals His Secrets To Effortless Acting, Key To Relationships & Finding Purpose
August 31, 2023 01:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBIn this week’s conversation, Varun Duggirala and Ali Fazal take us on a journey through Ali’s memories of childhood to his incredible journey as an actor. He gets candid about how he still feels like a kid in front of the camera, his unique perspective on life's 4 beat rhythm opens up about his mental health and his take on how social media is gradually turning us into slaves of technology and more! Ali Fazal is an actor, producer and model known for his versatile performances in both Boll...
Santanu Hazarika On How Angst Inspires His Art, Love For Music & Anime
August 24, 2023 01:53 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBTune into this week’s episode of Take aPause with Santanu Hazarika and Varun Duggirala as Santanu lets us in on his artist journey and how he paved his way from engineering college to being RedBull’s World Doodle Champion! From his childhood in Guwahati to how the political climate influenced his style of art to the impact of Anime and music in his art creation process and tips for beginners who want to make a living out of their art - Santanu reveals all of it and more. An engineering drop...
Mithila Palkar On Acting, Being An Adventurous Child & Her Love For Music
August 17, 2023 01:00 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBMithila Palkar and Varun Duggirala sit down for an insightful chat about Mithila and her one of a kind journey so far. From being an adventurous child to her love for the stage to how all of her biggest opportunities circle all the way back to Thespo and her experience of working with Irrfan Khan, Dulquer Salman and Dhruv Sehgal - we dive deep into all of this and more in this latest episode of Take aPause Mithila Palkar is an Indian actress known for her characters in the TV series Girl in...
Tahir Raj’s Bollywood Journey, Childhood Stories & Being An Ambivert
August 10, 2023 02:07 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBIn this week’s episode of Take aPause, we sit down with Varun Duggirala and Tahir Raj Bhasin and learn more about Tahir and his journey to success. Tahir shares his childhood experiences of being a defence kid, growing up as an ambivert, thriving whenever he finds himself in the spotlight and moving to Mumbai without a Plan B! We also delve into his love for solo travelling, coffee, and cinema- catch all of this and more in this latest episode. Tahir Raj Bhasin was inducted into the YRF tal...
Tahir Raj Bhasin’s Bollywood Journey, Childhood Stories & Being An Ambivert
August 10, 2023 02:07 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBIn this week’s episode of Take aPause, we sit down with Varun Duggirala and Tahir Raj Bhasin and learn more about Tahir and his journey to success. Tahir shares his childhood experiences of being a defence kid, growing up as an ambivert, thriving whenever he finds himself in the spotlight and moving to Mumbai without a Plan B! We also delve into his love for solo travelling, coffee, and cinema- catch all of this and more in this latest episode. Tahir Raj Bhasin was inducted into the YRF tal...
Tahir Raj Bhasin’s Bollywood Journey, Childhood Stories & Being An Ambivert
August 10, 2023 02:07 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBIn this week’s episode of Take aPause, we sit down with Varun Duggirala and Tahir Raj Bhasin and learn more about Tahir and his journey to success. Tahir shares his childhood experiences of being a defence kid, growing up as an ambivert, thriving whenever he finds himself in the spotlight and moving to Mumbai without a Plan B! We also delve into his love for solo travelling, coffee, and cinema- catch all of this and more in this latest episode. Tahir Raj Bhasin was inducted into the YRF tal...
Viraj Ghelani’s Secrets To Success, Relatability and Finding His Community
August 03, 2023 01:03 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn this candid chat with Varun Duggirala, Viraj Ghelani reveals his journey from hosting sangeet functions to creating viral content with FilterCopy to starring in a bollywood movie! From how he got his Nani to make reels with him to his biggest learnings about the industry and how he is determined to make South Borivali the new South Bombay - we cover it all and more in this latest episode of Take aPause. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for ...
Viraj Ghelani’s Secrets To Success, Relatability and Finding His Community
August 03, 2023 01:03 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBIn this candid chat with Varun Duggirala, Viraj Ghelani reveals his journey from hosting sangeet functions to creating viral content with FilterCopy to starring in a bollywood movie! From how he got his Nani to make reels with him to his biggest learnings about the industry and how he is determined to make South Borivali the new South Bombay - we cover it all and more in this latest episode of Take aPause. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for ...
Varun Sharma On The Importance Of Consistency, Never Giving Up & Always Taking The Chance
July 27, 2023 01:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBIn this episode, Varun Duggirala sits down with Actor Varun Sharma and takes us on a ride through his life, sharing his fascinating journey from a small-town dreamer to a Bollywood sensation. Varun Sharma opens up about his childhood, reminiscing about the days when he first fell in love with acting, the invaluable life lessons he gained during his initial struggles, the incredible role his friends played in supporting him throughout his journey, how he landed his breakthrough role in Fukre...
Sahiba Bali On Balancing Marketing, Acting & Personal Growth
July 20, 2023 01:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBJoin Varun Duggirala as he takes us into the life and experiences of Sahiba Bali, who has successfully balanced a thriving marketing career with her undeniable passion for acting. We dive deep into Sahiba's transition from becoming the host of her own Zomato show to her unique Bollywood roles and becoming a creator. From the best advice her father has given her to her biggest learning about the corporate world and tips on how to juggle between your head and heart - we uncover it all in this...
Sahiba Bali On Balancing Marketing, Acting & Personal Growth
July 20, 2023 01:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBJoin Varun Duggirala as he takes us into the life and experiences of Sahiba Bali, who has successfully balanced a thriving marketing career with her undeniable passion for acting. We dive deep into Sahiba's transition from becoming the host of her own Zomato show to her unique Bollywood roles and becoming a creator. From the best advice her father has given her to her biggest learning about the corporate world and tips on how to juggle between your head and heart - we uncover it all in this...
Gaurav Kapur’s Stories From Breakfast With Champions, Childhood & Love For Cricket
July 13, 2023 04:19 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBJoin Gaurav Kapur and Varun Duggirala as they take us through Gaurav’s extraordinary journey in the world of cricket, entertainment, and storytelling. Gaurav reveals the story behind the inception of his wildly popular show, Breakfast With Champions, his undying love for cricket and the microphone. From being fascinated by all things weird to his entrepreneurial journey to his biggest learning about life, work and the industry - we uncover it all in this latest episode of Take aPause! Gaur...
Gaurav Kapur’s Stories From Breakfast With Champions, Childhood & Love For Cricket
July 13, 2023 04:19 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBJoin Gaurav Kapur and Varun Duggirala as they take us through Gaurav’s extraordinary journey in the world of cricket, entertainment, and storytelling. Gaurav reveals the story behind the inception of his wildly popular show, Breakfast With Champions, his undying love for cricket and the microphone. From being fascinated by all things weird to his entrepreneurial journey to his biggest learning about life, work and the industry - we uncover it all in this latest episode of Take aPause! Gaur...
Gajraj Rao On How Your Insecurities Can Become Your Strength
July 06, 2023 00:30 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBJoin Gajraj Rao and Varun Duggirala as they reflect on his his impeccable performances and versatile role, his love for languages, how his 11th grade sociology teacher changed his life forever and why he no longer feels guilty about the finer things in life - all in this latest episode of Take aPause! An Indian actor and Ad filmmaker Gajraj Rao, started his acting career in the early 90s with the biographical crime drama Bandit Queen in 1994. However, it was his portrayal of Inspector Dhani...
Gajraj Rao On How Your Insecurities Can Become Your Strength
July 06, 2023 00:30 - 56 minutes - 51.3 MBJoin Gajraj Rao and Varun Duggirala as they reflect on his his impeccable performances and versatile role, his love for languages, how his 11th grade sociology teacher changed his life forever and why he no longer feels guilty about the finer things in life - all in this latest episode of Take aPause! An Indian actor and Ad filmmaker Gajraj Rao, started his acting career in the early 90s with the biographical crime drama Bandit Queen in 1994. However, it was his portrayal of Inspector Dhani...
M.A.D Stuff With Rob On Childhood, Creativity & Always Creating
June 29, 2023 02:30 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBVarun Duggirala sit down with Rob, from M.A.D Stuff with Rob, who was one of the best parts of so many people's childhoods. Join them as they delve into his fascinating journey, from getting discovered by POGO by chance to his art of making kids fall in love with art itself. We explore why he left Mumbai, the secrets behind his success, how he found his way to art and a whole lot more- all in the latest episode of Take aPause! Harun Robert, known professionally as Rob, is an NID graduate...
Anshuka Parwani On Finding Strength & Success Through Yoga
June 22, 2023 00:30 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MBIn honour of World Yoga Day, watch Anshuka Parwani and Varun Duggirala share their personal experiences and insights on the profound impact of yoga beyond just physical movement. Anshuka reveals how yoga has the power to nourish the mind, body, and soul, and how it played a crucial role in her own journey to healing and self-discovery. From becoming the go-to guru for A-list celebrities like Kareena Kapoor to overcoming a life-threatening motorbike accident and the transformative power of ...
Rajeev Masand Reveals The Truth About Film Reviews, Managing Actors & Love For Films
June 15, 2023 00:30 - 1 hour - 67 MBJoin Rajeev Masand, film critic & now COO at Dharma Cornerstone, and Varun Duggirala as Rajeev shares his insightful journey of witnessing the changing landscape of movies and the evolving experience of film watching over the past 25 years. From his iconic roundtable conversations with Bollywood's biggest stars to his surprising career shift to artist management at the age of 44, Rajeev takes us through the highs and lows of his remarkable career. Rajeev Masand is the renowned Indian film ...
Krish Ashok (Masala Lab) on The Myths, Science & History Of Indian Food
June 08, 2023 00:30 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBJoin Varun Duggirala and Krish Ashok, author of ‘Masala Lab’ and TCS Global Head, as they explore the origins of Indian cuisine and the cultural influences that have shaped it over centuries. Krish sheds light on the fascinating history and science of flavours, spices, and techniques that make Indian food so unique and beloved worldwide. From understanding why no dal ever tastes as good as the one your mother makes, to the rich history of Biryani to why jaggery is not really any better than...
Shreya Dhanwanthary on Rejection, Family Man, & The Magic Of Saying “Yes!”
June 01, 2023 00:30 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBTune in for an insightful chat between Actor Shreya Dhanwanthary and Varun Duggirala as they trace back to Shreya’s childhood as the “weird” kid with weird interests to her modelling days. They also explore how Shreya knew she had found true love when she heard “lights, camera, action!” for the first time, how serendipity led her to her breakthrough role in the show ‘The Family Man’, and how coming to Bombay without a plan and just a dream is the best thing that could have happened to her! ...
Shreya Dhanwanthary on Rejection, Family Man, & The Magic Of Saying “Yes!”
June 01, 2023 00:30 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBTune in for an insightful chat between Actor Shreya Dhanwanthary and Varun Duggirala as they trace back to Shreya’s childhood as the “weird” kid with weird interests to her modelling days. They also explore how Shreya knew she had found true love when she heard “lights, camera, action!” for the first time, how serendipity led her to her breakthrough role in the show ‘The Family Man’, and how coming to Bombay without a plan and just a dream is the best thing that could have happened to her! ...
Ankur Warikoo on Embracing Change, Parenting, and Post-30’s Reflections
May 25, 2023 00:30 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBIn this candid conversation of Take aPause, Ankur Warikoo and Varun Duggirala open up about their childhoods, and why Ankur regrets being too judgemental growing up. We also explore Ankur's leadership philosophy as he shares valuable insights on the importance of processes, collective collaboration and empowering others to succeed. Find out about Ankur’s obsession with astronomy, navigating parenthood, micromanaging and how he juggles being an educator, creator and entrepreneur and more - a...
Essential Pre meeting rituals
May 18, 2023 00:30 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBVarun Duggirala has hosted over 600 episodes across multiple podcasts and he is now ready to take you behind the scenes of his podcasting process! Ever wondered how Varun gets into the right mindset before hitting record or how he drives effortless conversations? Watch on to find all your answers! Find out his process, gain valuable insights into the world of podcasting and the importance of mindset in creating impactful content - all in this latest episode of Take aPause. You can Order Va...
Essential Pre meeting rituals
May 18, 2023 00:30 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MBVarun Duggirala has hosted over 600 episodes across multiple podcasts and he is now ready to take you behind the scenes of his podcasting process! Ever wondered how Varun gets into the right mindset before hitting record or how he drives effortless conversations? Watch on to find all your answers! Find out his process, gain valuable insights into the world of podcasting and the importance of mindset in creating impactful content - all in this latest episode of Take aPause. You can Order Va...
Essential Pre meeting rituals that I got from my creator life
May 18, 2023 00:30 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MBVarun Duggirala has hosted over 600 episodes across multiple podcasts and he is now ready to take you behind the scenes of his podcasting process! Ever wondered how Varun gets into the right mindset before hitting record or how he drives effortless conversations? Watch on to find all your answers! Find out his process, gain valuable insights into the world of podcasting and the importance of mindset in creating impactful content - all in this latest episode of Take aPause. You can Order Var...
My Biggest Learnings About Podcasting
May 18, 2023 00:30 - 7 minutes - 7.15 MBVarun Duggirala has hosted over 600 episodes across multiple podcasts and he is now ready to take you behind the scenes of his podcasting process! Ever wondered how Varun gets into the right mindset before hitting record or how he drives effortless conversations? Watch on to find all your answers! Find out his process, gain valuable insights into the world of podcasting and the importance of mindset in creating impactful content - all in this latest episode of Take aPause. You can Order V...
My Secret insights from Podcasting that help me in every meeting or conversation
May 18, 2023 00:30 - 6 minutes - 6.3 MBVarun Duggirala has hosted over 600 episodes across multiple podcasts and he is now ready to take you behind the scenes of his podcasting process! Ever wondered how Varun gets into the right mindset before hitting record or how he drives effortless conversations? Watch on to find all your answers! Find out his process, gain valuable insights into the world of podcasting and the importance of mindset in creating impactful content - all in this latest episode of Take aPause. You can Order Va...
Friendships, Adulting, and Everything in Between: Navigating Adult Relationships with Ekta Dixit (Psychologist)
May 11, 2023 00:30 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBJoin this episode of Take aPause with Varun Duggirala featuring relationship coach Ekta Dixit, we explore the nuances of various aspects of modern friendships & relationships. We delve into the world of friendships and discuss the challenges of setting expectations, dealing with one-sided relations and ghosting, the importance of communication,friendship break-ups, and also explore the age-old question of why people tend to fall in love with their opposite-sex best friend, and more! Keep w...
Life Lessons and Learnings: The Best Advice From Our Guests
May 04, 2023 00:30 - 9 minutes - 8.31 MBVarun Duggirala ends every episode asking the guest the best advice they have ever gotten and that segment has given us some of the most memorable learnings that make us think deeply. Watch this specially curated compilation of the BEST advice guests Faye D'souza, Dhruv Sehgal, Karishma Mehta, Ashwin Suresh, Marcus Ranney, Kubbra Sait and Priya Malik shared with Varun and find the guidance, reassurance and motivation you’ve been looking for! From Karishma’s biggest learning as an entrepren...
Hussain Dalal’s Secret To Success : Gratitude & Missed Opportunities
April 27, 2023 00:30 - 1 hour - 59 MBIn the newest episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggirala sits down with the actor, writer, and director Hussain Dalal to chat about his life, career, and the learnings he has had along the way. From discussing the truth about privilege to the good part about missing out on opportunities, his struggle with ADHD to his love for running, Hussain shares his journey of pursuing his passion for writing and always practising gratitude. Join them as they delve into the life, experiences and more of one...
Faye D’Souza On Being Active Citizens and Post Pandemic Parenting
April 20, 2023 00:30 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBFaye D'Souza, like most of us, came out to the other side of the post pandemic world with a whole new life - she was now an independent journalist, a new mother and had a completely new understanding about relationships, work and the state of journalism in India. In the latest episode of Take aPause, Faye D’Souza and Varun Duggirala dissect their changed lives and perspectives post pandemic, Faye’s journalism journey, parenthood, the rise of social media and digital visibility, reporting new...
Saransh Goila On Fighting All Odds For His Passion
April 13, 2023 00:30 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThe chef behind the iconic Goila Butter Chicken, Saransh Goila sat down with Varun Duggirala for a chat about the journey of how he found his love for cooking during his earliest tryst with Aloo paranthas in his childhood home, growing up as an introvert, dabbling in acting, his MasterChef Australia journey, how his love for camera and love for cooking found home in his vlogs and more! Saransh Goila is a young and dynamic celebrity chef, author and marathoner who became famous for his versi...
How You Can Find Your WHY ? ( As a Professional, Entrepreneur or Creator )
April 10, 2023 00:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBIf you’re a creator/ professional or entrepreneur who has been struggling to find your ‘why?’, you’re not alone. Varun Duggirala was also in this same position once and that’s when he created his ‘Foundational Framework’ to help him build his ‘why’. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggirala shares how he overcame questions like ‘ I don’t know what I am doing’ or ‘ I don’t know how to do this’ in his journey! Watch the full video to find out everything he learnt in his journey and his ...