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This episode looks at the famous image of planet earth taken from the end of our solar system. The Pale Blue Dot as it is known provides a humbling experience and puts a lot of things in perspective.
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This is a snippet from the Fight Club Episode. This clip talks about Death, prioritising what's really important, the movie ZNMD and a bit of spirituality.
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The first rule of fight club is that you don't talk about the Fight Club.
The second rule of fight club is that you don't talk about the Fight Club.
Sorry but.....We couldn't help ourselves from braking the first two rules of Fight Club
On this episode I sit down with Vishal to discuss fight club, what the movie represents and why it was way ahead of it's time even in 1999.
We talk about Materialism, the social media addiction, the idea of mortality and why is it scary.
We break down some of our favourite scenes from the movie and look at some of the dialogues that have stayed with us.
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On this episode of the Giant Verma Show, Jayant talks about how the mindless pursuit of materialistic things can cause depression and lower life satisfaction. Living in a consumerism based society, surrounded with advertisements constantly and feeling as though we are not enough without buying X or Y, has left us more dissatisfied with our lives.
Minimalism is a lifestyle that is picking up some popularity as more and more people are indulging in the mindful pursuit of less, and understanding that "LESS IS MORE".
This episode is about moving from being Materialistic to being a Minimalist.
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So with the on-going lockdown, most of the gym enthusiasts have shifted to some form of home workout. With over a month of working out indoors, I’ve come to realise why Home workouts are better and why quitting the Gym would be a good idea.
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On this episode, I give you the morning routine that I have been following during the lockdown.
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In this episode I talk about how being in a lockdown can be taking a toll on your mental health, and give you some actionable habits that you can start practising to look after your mental health.
The actionable habits are :
1. Keep in touch with the people who were a part of your social circle and try and use texting as a means to set up a call rather than conversing over text.
2. Keep your Anxiety in Check
3. Set healthy boundaries with your family members and respect each other’s personal space.
4. Maintain a proper routine.
5. Get your ass moving
6. learn a new way of life and Kill the FOMO
Share this with your friends, family and loved ones.
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I was recently introduced to the field of ' Smart Drugs', Modafilin in particular. I read about how it enhances your cognitive abilities and helps you think better and be more productive. So after a lot of research, I decided to give this Magic Pill a shot and here's what happened!
I address "Are drugs bad for you" and talk about why we might not have had iPhones and MacBooks if it wasn't for LSD.
Why Smart drugs like Adderall and Modafinil are gaining popularity in competitive environment like Schools and Silicon Valley abroad.
You can catch the video version of this podcast on my Instagram TV - @giant_verma
For more on Modafinil visit : modafinil.org
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On this episode I have with me Dr. Sarthak Gulati who is working at Sarojini Naidu Hospital. I talk to him about the on-going pandemic. We discuss about how well are the doctors are prepared to deal with an outbreak of this scale. How the doctors are doing their best with limited protective equipment they are provided with. What makes finding a vaccine for Covid-19 extremely difficult and how is it different from SARS.
Dr. Sarthak having an interest in psychology also throws some light on what affects the self-isolation can have on your mental health and what steps can you take to stay positive at a time like this.
How trustworthy is the news being circulated on the Internet and WhatsApp?
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In this episode I have with me Tuhina Raj, an amazing writer,poet, founder of the page WordsOfWorth, with a following of 150k+ she’s mesmerising people with her beautifully crafted pieces of writing. In this episode we talk about how she’s been a Jack of all trades from a very young age and how she's been learning various art forms since her childhood. Why did she choose writing as an art-form to express herself and how it has proven to be therapeutic for her. We take a closer look at her creative process and try and understand the effort and the process that goes behind creating a piece that resonates with her audience.
Insta : @Wordsofworth
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I start Season 2 of Alive by answering some of the questions I got.
Resistance bands for workout and can their results as compared to a gym workout. How to deal with a narcissist? The line between Positive affirmations and delusion. Art of seeing life as a series of self-induced temporary delusions created by positive affirmations. How to be more confident in life and stop being mediocre. The 5-second rule to skip inner conflict and overcome resistance.For video version checkout : @giant_verma
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On this episode we Riti Sharma is back to talk about her perspective around relationships. How Bollywood contributes to the trust issues she has. Why friendships are often underestimated when it comes to considering relationships. I end this episode with a Quote from Shaheen Bhatt featuring in her latest book "I've Never Been Unhappier". Go check out.
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Okay so 2019 is coming to an end, rather than making new resolutions for 2020, I thought of going over the rollercoaster this year has been. For this episode I wrote a really heartfelt letter to the person I was at the beginning of this year, I hope you will be able to relate with it. Thanks for being a listener of this podcast. I wish you all a very happy new year, may all your dreams come true and you really live an optimum life. With that I’ll sign off for 2019, see you on the other side. PEACE OUT
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On this episode I have with me an old friend of mine, Riti Sharma who talks about her college life. She takes a walk down the memory lane and shares her experience and the things she learnt over the course of 4 years. How the transition from school life to college life was a daunting experience and how she managed to carve an identity for herself.
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In this episode I talk about what is dopamine, what is the difference between good dopamine and bad dopamine. How instagram is getting you hooked and why you are likely to spend more and more time on instagram. I give you guys an experiment to try out for yourself and see how mindlessly we've all been using Instagram, I also give you a hack to cut down your usage.
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On this episode Me and Aashna continue talking about relationships. We talk about anxiety associated with relationships. How your subconscious mind is affecting your relationships. We talk about being friend with your exes and lots more.
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On this episode I have got with me Aashna Bhargava and together we have a fun conversation about relationships. We reflect upon our previous relationships and go over what we learnt. We talk about how Bollywood and EdSheeran collectively destroyed our childhood and why Tinder has to make sure that you never Meet the "one".
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So on this episode I talk to Dr. Shwetank Bansal, who is one of the best psychiatrist in Delhi, about depression. He talks about how depression is different from sadness, what goes on in the brain of a person who is depressed. We go over some preventive measures that a person can take to avoid depression. He addresses some of the myths around consumption of anti depressants. How and why introverts are more likely to be depressed as compared to extroverts.
You can know more about Dr. Bansal here - www.bettermementalhealth.com
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Okay, So all of us know that feeling when we are having one negative thought after another and we just keep spiralling downwards. We lose touch with reality and end up living in our head instead. On this episode I talk about how I have been dealing with overthinking, and the method I have been using to not get carried away by my thoughts and come back to reality.
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Are you someone who constantly looks for love and validation from the opposite sex to feel good about yourself? And every notification from tinder, hinge or bumble just gives you that instant dopamine rush and you feel like you have accomplished something but at the end of the day you just feel shitty inside. Well then this episode is for you, on this episode I talk about how we can adopt temporary celibacy and take a break from dating for sometime to work on our selves and spend time alone not in constantly chasing love and that validation from the opposite sex but with our own thoughts.
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