Harbir Singh Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Inspiring the next generation; featuring sikh and BAME athletes, doctors, professionals, artists and more.
Can Sikhs Eat Meat? This is the first part of a series of videos with Bhai Deputy Singh Tarn Taran
@Ramnikenroute turbaned traveller/explorer extraordinaire There's a ton on the research on the mental and physical benefits of getting outside https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24933270-800-green-spaces-arent-just-for-nature-they-boost-our-mental-health-too/
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Grief: How to cope with loss of a loved one with mum blogger @datt_mum In episode 66 of the Harbir Singh podcast we discuss bereavement, loss and advice on how to cope with the loss of a parent. Bibi Mandatt Kaur is a mum blogger and has shared her experience with such eliquence
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Episode 59 of the Harbir Singh Podcast. Simranjeet Kaur Mann is Trainee Lawyer (Solicitor) and YouTuber. She started her channel at the start of the pandemic after two of her IG followers suggested YouTube as she has a great camera presence. Her content is a mix of success on the path to becoming a lawyer, lifestyle, productivity and current topics. I came across Simranjeet through the suggested feature on SM and was instantly hooked on her infectious personality, positivity and practical tips. Although Simranjeet has only been on YouTube for 2 years, her content is well produced and thoughtful and this is reflected in her growth on this platform (as well as the other SM platforms). In this podcast we discuss: Considerations when starting a YouTube channel How to not be controlled by analytics The importance of having priorities and balance in life Ways to keep on top of it all including scheduling the weeks aheads on a Sunday and Time Blocking
Some of the books mentioned in this episode
Atomic Habits https://www.amazon.co.uk/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/1847941834/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1653389270&sr=1-1
Time Blocking Journal https://www.amazon.co.uk/Time-block-Planner-Daily-Method-Distracted/dp/0593192052/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LMYR51KDHLBK&keywords=cal+newport+time+blocking&qid=1653389358&s=books&sprefix=cal+newport+time+blocking%2Cstripbooks%2C57&sr=1-1
Getting Things Done https://www.amazon.co.uk/Getting-Things-Done-Stress-free-Productivity/dp/0349408947/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1653389450&sr=1-1
Please follow Simranjeet YouTube https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCLgasrnDE3pP_TYTmDrmSTQ ( @Simranjeet Kaur Mann ) Look out for her upcoming vlog on her USA & India trip Instagram https://www.instagram.com/simranjeetkmann/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@simranjeetkmann?lang=en
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The first 20mins of the day is CRUCIAL Episode 62 of the Harbir Singh podcast is all about morning routines. How do you spend the first 20mins of your day? I've experimented to dozens of different techniques after reading books and following the lives of successful people including "the miracle morning" and "what successful people do before breakfast". Personally, I have found a simple routine works best for me. 1. Loud 10mins simran first thing, I use a countdown timer on my fitbit. 2. Reading, I am reading "noise" at the moment 3. A few press ups before your shower is a great way to prime the body for the day.
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Episode 58 of the Harbir Singh Podcast I loved this conversation with @journeyofcompassion @baljitsingh13daas about how he got into Sikhi and practical tips on how guys can control kaam.
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The Sikh ROCKY BALBOA - Dylan Cheema - Real Life Underdog Story - Winning Sky Boxxer Series episode 57 of the harbir singh podcast
In episode 56 of the podcast we have special gursikh guests from gursevak.com; Amrit Kaur and Jaswinder Kaur. I have been following these sisters for some time and have found their content really inspiring and uplifting. If you're looking for Sikhi content, I would highly recommend following @ajdinewz. The resources discussed in this podcast can be found on gursevak.com. The gursevak volunteers also have a great podcast/audio form lectures available via soundcloud, just search for "gursevak". I heard of Bhagat Ji from Bhai Jugraj Singh @basicsofsikhi many years ago. I discovered the ajdinews page in 2021 and started to learn more/watch some clips of Bhagat Ji. I really like their vichar and consequently the character and content that their students put out, which again is a testament to them. In this episode of the podcast we discuss topics such as: Amritvela Going all in to Sikhi vs progressing slowly and steadily How to build love for Sikhi The importance of health in Sikhi Tips and tricks for managing in life/building character
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Penjis' strength and conditioning coach @singhstrengthh
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In episode 65 of the Harbir Singh Podcast, I had the honour of interviewing Inder Bassi Pro Sikh Boxer 🥊 on the topic of learning from adversity and failure. Failing Forward is a title of a famous book and speech however mindset and resilience is something that this young man epitomizes. Failing forward speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cgxSL926N8
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BTS Motherhood Movie with @Kaur Purpose: From UK to Punjab In episode 55 of the Harbir Singh Podcast, we chat with the lovely Sarveen Kaur, a key member of the volunteers who have given up their time, money and lifestyles to make the supreme motherhood (mata sahib kaur) movie a reality. Sarveen Kaur and her family are very special and have left their comfortable lifestyle in the UK to contribute to the betterment of the panth and now live at a gurdwara in Punjab. In this podcast penji brings up several important topics including The different between equality of rights and equality of respect The importance of representation for women Why do teenagers tend to distance themselves from their religion and family and prefer their peers What we can do to help teenagers during this tumultuous phase The origin story for the surpreme motherhood mata sahib kaur movie
You can follow penji here: https://www.instagram.com/kaurpurpose/ https://www.youtube.com/c/KaurPurposeFromUKtoPunjab
motherhood movie trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOYp4UiFZu0
motherhood movie song gajde neh https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v8o9aUXYvk
Please check out the motherhood movie instagram page for the latest updates, ways to watch and release dates. https://www.instagram.com/moviemotherhood/
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Short podcast episode recounting when I met Vladimir Putin at the London 2012 Olympics during the Judo finals. Episode 54 of the Harbir Singh Podcast.
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Is it OK to masterbate? In episode 52 of the podcast we cover the sensitive topic of masterbation. I've held off making this episode for a while as I thought I would either come across either too liberal or too orthodox; I've tried to present a balance view point as I appreciate there no way to address this topic without upsetting someone and I think it's a really important topic to discuss openly. Thanks for watching! Subscribe to my channel here - http://bit.ly/2p2jh9W
Does Heaven Exist? Sachkhand In episode 53 of the podcast we discuss heaven and hell, sachkand, how to go from hell to heaven (state of mind) and how we trap our minds in hell on earth. Gurpreet Kaur of Intuitive Knowledge, is one of my favourite people and I am always left with food for thought after our talks. What take aways did you get from this episode of the podcast? For me it hit me when she said putin ended the pandemic and will smith ended the war, it made me reflect on the power media has on my life, state of mind and world view. What about you?
Gurpreet Kaur
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50th Episode Special Q&A as a thank you to everyone who has supported the podcast and contributed to it's success -In this episode I discuss Martial Arts Training - BJJ, Judo & Wrestling as a Singh Thanks for watching! Subscribe to my channel here - http://bit.ly/2p2jh9W
In episode 50 of the Harbir Singh Podcast, I share my productivity secrets: My 3 Best PRODUCTIVITY Techniques Hacks or Tricks for 2022 are 1. Time blocking - Cal Newport has an excellent time blocking journal 2. Sand timers - A great non tech visual aid which makes you appreciate time and life 3. FocusMate.com - I have over 50 sessions (25 hours) on focusMate over the last 3 weeks and use it more and more each week. It provides the benefits of a study group without the inconvenience.
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In episode 49 of the Harbir Singh Podcast, we have the edifying Tripat Singh Ji from Mohali Chandigarh (Punjab, India). NB: This is the first of many podcast episodes in Punjabi, with the aim of accessing more Sikh personalities from India and around the world who may not be fluent in Punjabi. If you struggle to understand Punjabi please leave a comment and I will create English captions. Tripat Singh is a truly inspirational individual, as you will hear, he started off as a high level wrestler in his youth but did not train in adult life. He was very close to his wife and after her death, turned to exercise as an outlet for his grief. His family were initially concerned for him considering his adult and his high ambitions (started off running 5k's with no training and then went on to run several full marathons). He turned towards gym exercises (calisthenics's and weights) when despite his high cardio volume he was not losing belly fat. His Instagram page is a eclectic mix of gym based exercises which inspire awe, as most people half his age cannot do the types of exercises he is doing. As well as helping himself he is helping many others and runs free exercises classes for 2 hours every morning (6 days a week) for his local community. Recently babaji helped an elderly woman rehab from a slipped disc in her neck through exercise and is an exercise zealot believing that we should start with whatever we can do and slowly build up. Babaji also has a passion for life long learning; completing a UK based personal training course, dietetics course, Ayurveda course and acupressure course whilst running a successful textiles business.
Babaji has a IG following of over 100k You can follow babaji here: https://www.instagram.com/_tripat_singh/
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Thanks for watching! In episode of the 48 of the Harbir Singh Podcast with the inspirational @satnamkaurkhalsa of @concioussisterhood Bibi Satnam Kaur generously shares her experience and her methodology for working through trauma. Topics covered include: What counts are trauma from childhood How to deal with trauma Practical tips on how and why to journal How to deal with trust issues specifically around journaling How to deal with trauma from past relationships How to erase your past karma or karmic account debt
How you can connect with Satnam Kaur: Join the mandali (community) waiting list https://www.conscioussisterhood.com/themandali
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Sikh Society Talk 2022 on Relationships, Suicide & Pornography Episode 47 of the Harbir Singh Podcast is a recording from a zoom call with Westminster University UK Sikh Society.
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In episode #46 Sanmukh Kaur aka Combat Kaur kindly talks to us (even though she was ill) on a range of topics from why it's harder to get married and find a life partner now compared to 10 years ago, what women look for in men, where men go wrong, why relationships don't last, how to get over a breakup and how to build confidence. Follow Combar Kaur (Sanmukh Kaur): https://www.instagram.com/combatkaur/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElWTGotIkzY https://www.tiktok.com/tag/combatkaur https://www.facebook.com/combatkaur/
Combat Kaur | Relationships | Mind of a Woman
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In Ep #45 we have the articulate and knowledgeable Jasmeet Singh talking on the sensitive topic of abuse in the Sikh community. Abuse in all its forms (emotional, sexual, financial, physical) exists and is documented in every community, including the Sikh community. More recently, Sikh parcharaks have been exposed online via social media and online mediums and the me too movement has helped in raising awareness within the community.
Personally, I know of people who have been abused by religious figures while they were children. These individuals haven't come forward and made the abuse public and I know only about the abuse because they are/were close friends who confided in me.
Abuse within any religious community is a contentious topic, victims are often not believed, blamed or ignored.
Abusers are often in a position of power, are respected, and will look for those they deem easy targets (estranged, financial difficulties, mental health issues). Furthermore, these 'Godmen/woman' have avid followers who idolise them and will rise up against anyone who makes any allegations against the person they idolise.
This unilateral power can make it difficult to put safeguarding measures in place from the start and potentially doesn't help the abuser either by, creating ample opportunities for abuse.
I respect Bhai Jasmeet Singh for talking about this sensitive topic and we will no doubt get a backlash from diehard fans of 'babay' 'saints'.
Objectively Bhai Sahibs' advice would protect parcharaks as well as safeguard the vulnerable...
- Only stay in places based on recommendations that you know are safe
- Make sure sleeping arrangements are in place for you to have your own safe space
- Do not enter a room alone with a baba (this is to protect both parties, one from unjust allegations and the other from abuse)
- If you are being pressured to part with money this is another red flag
- If you are being pressured to drive someone around or give up your time this is another potential red flag (of your own accord is fine)
- If you are being told to distance yourself from your friends, partner or family, this is another red flag.
If you are a victim of abuse:
Sikhyourmind: Instagram.com/sikhyourmind
Kaurmovement: Instagram.com/kaurmovement
Childline (for under 18's or if you suspect your child is a victim: instagram.com/childline
Please forgive any mistakes.
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IG: instagram.com/jasmeetsingh1699
YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQWRa5zRbcU
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In episode #44 of the Harbir Singh Podcast, I get to have a lovely chat with Dilpreet from @Deetail_dil. I connected with Dil after the death of Deepy Singh (previous podcast on deepy singh), she wrote a heartfelt poem on mental health which stuck with me. The topics discussed Mental health in the south Asian community Poetry as an emotional outlet Books to help people through hard times Connection with Sikhi, martial arts and mental health
You can follow Dil here: https://www.instagram.com/deetail_dil
Books Dil recommended:
Books Nikita Gill- Fierce Fairytale
Rupi Kaur - Milk and Honey
Good vibes, good life - Vex king.
Louise hay - you can heal your life.
John purkiss the power of letting go.
How to find peace in a nosy world. Prem Rawat.
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Very blessed to have 3 inspirational women in episode #42 of the Podcast. These sikh women volunteered their time to share their personal experiences on the topic of kesh/hair and women in sikhi. Panel of volunteers from S.H.A.R.E charity and Khalsa Foundation.
Daljit Kaur from Leicester Regional Network Lead for STEM Learning and teacher of Computer Science
Inderpreet Kaur from Coventry MSc in Clinical Biochemistry and Immunology Student with a BSc in Biomedical Science
Darshan Kaur from Coventry Qualified Pharmacist; mother of 2 and currently on maternity leave.
Topics include
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We're Having A Baby! In Episode #43 of the Harbir Singh Podcast, we announce our pregnancy and reflect on What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming A Dad. My tops for Dads Thanks for watching! Subscribe to my channel here - http://bit.ly/2p2jh9W
In episode 41 of the Harbir Singh Podcast, I got to chat with the lovely Dylan Cheema. This guy is one of the happiest and most chilled young men I have ever met. Dylan started training 15 years ago, with his friend's dad. He went on to become 2x world kickboxing champion and in 2021 he transitioned into the sport of boxing making his professional debut. Currently, at 2-0 in a somewhat new sport, Dylan is one to watch, not just in the ring but his hard work, lifestyle, discipline, and mindset are inspirational for anyone from any walk of life. Watch Dylan fight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJL0jX40cPU
Follow Dylan https://www.instagram.com/dylan.cheema/
Dylans coaches https://www.instagram.com/mrkoakufo/ https://www.instagram.com/kickfitmartialarts1/
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🍔 Perfect Vegetarian Diet Plan for Bodybuilding for Sikhs and Lactovegetarians | ep40 Harbir Podcast Ep 40 of the Harbir Singh Podcast, I break down the complex topic of the diet, with a sample meal plan, for the average male. You would need to modify depending on your gender, and goal weight, but the free app myfitnesspal with guide you through this. Simply enter your diet for a few days and you'll see where you are going wrong and can adjust accordingly. Meal plan https://www.facebook.com/barefootdocs.uk/posts/4909857255703194
Supplements Vitamin d3 k2 - https://goo.gl/rav5yn Omega 3 vegan - https://amzn.to/2HBXPA0 Quest cookie - https://amzn.to/3rkJ0al Creatine - https://amzn.to/3nyiMQN
BCAA's - https://amzn.to/3I9V9Wx USN bar - https://amzn.to/3tyhmJU Phd plant based bar - https://amzn.to/3rjYOdD Probiotics https://goo.gl/X2rMR3 Multivitamin https://amzn.to/2GCiswJ
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End of Year Review | Goal Setting Wins, Tips & Tricks, Hacks #Ep39 In episode 39 of the Harbir Singh Podcast, I share my hacks, tips and tricks for goal setting and set yourself for having a great 2022. I discuss the method that has worked best for me:
Brian Tracy's goal-setting method; 1. Number a page 1-15, write goals 2022 at the top of the page, write the important areas of your life in the subheading as a prompt (i.e family, work, health, and seva). List an equal no of goals for the year under each category; remember balance is important.
The second key investment of time is into a gratitude practice. 1. Number a page 20-40 and make a list of things you are grateful for this year, in each key area. This practice develops a skill and trains an area of the brain called the RAS, to find and notice more good in our lives. The practice has been miraculous for me and has greatly improved my quality and life and relationships. It takes a little time investment and practice but the results are well worth it.
The most important part is to review what you have written in 6months to a year, you will be surprised and filled with joy. When you set an intention and write it down, great things happen and when you count all of your blessings, they multiply.
Thanks for all of your support in 2021, I wish you a great 2022.
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Death of @Deepyyyy Singh - Live with @askharbir @sikhdad on Male Suicide. Ep37 of the Harbir Singh Podcast Trigger Warning ⚠️ Males Suicide Live - If you feel uncomfortable or triggered by Suicide please do not watch this Live ...................... CONTEXT - You can read deepyyyy singh post here https://www.instagram.com/p/CXjpVQhoOG9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
NEWSARTICLE - Tributes have been paid online to a 22-year-old man with a "pure soul" who has died after falling from a car park in Leeds city centre.
Police confirmed earlier today (Friday) that a man from Castleford died after falling from Woodfield Lane Car Park.
Thousands of posts were shared on social media to try and find Deepy, with pictures shared of his distinctive grey Audi.
Deepy, from Castleford, has been described as a "real star" and a "trooper" and had a passion for cars.
A fundraising page has now been set up to raise money for the mental charity Mind in his memory. To view the page or donate https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-deepy
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Disclaimer - The advice and opinions shared are not a replacement for therapy/counseling or any other mental health intervention you may be in the process of or considering.
Tonight @askharbir & @sikhdad created a safe space to discuss the topic of Men’s mental health within our community. We went through your questions and covered the below topics:
▪️Male Suicide Stats/Survey ▪️What you should avoid saying ▪️How to prevent it from happening ▪️Spirituality ▪️Risk/Safeguarding ▪️Signposting
The above just scratches the surface, there is so much more to this topic that we were unable to cover within 1 hour.
We had a great discussion and thank all that participated in the comments and kept engaged throughout. We will both be adding extra resources to our IG stories with links.
Where to get help if you're struggling You don't have to suffer in silence if you're struggling with your mental health. Here are some groups you can contact when you need help.
In the meantime if you feel to reach out @sikhyourmind have a free and confidential helpline - 0333 210 1021 (7pm until 9pm daily) Live chat is available on their website www.sikhyourmind.com (7pm until 9pm daily).
Crisis info: If you find yourself or someone else at risk and needing immediate help, please do not hesitate to call 999 immediately or go direct to you nearest A&E.
Remember asking for help is not a weakness, its a sign of strength. We wish love, wellbeing and healing to all those who are currently experiencing difficult times.
Samaritans: Phone 116 123, 24 hours a day, or email jo@samaritans.org, in confidence
Childline: Phone 0800 1111. Calls are free and won't show up on your bill
Platform 1 men's community group: Support for issues including mental health problems and addiction recovery. Visit the website or call 01484 421143.
Andy's Man Club: info@andysmanclub.co.uk
PAPYRUS: A voluntary organisation supporting suicidal teens and young adults. Phone 0800 068 4141
Mind: A charity offering support and advice for people with mental health problems.
Students Against Depression: A website for students who are depressed, have low mood, or are suicidal. Click here to visit
Bullying UK: A website for both children and adults affected by bullying. Click here
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): For young men who are feeling unhappy. There's a website and a helpline: 0800 58 58 58
MindOut: Provide support and advice on mental health for members of LGBTQ communities. Phone 01273 234839
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🥊 Gopal Singh Bolina: Sikh Thai Boxer, How To Get Started, Core Stability, How To Cut Weight In episode 35 I sit down with my friend Gopal Bolina. Gopal has been thai boxing for over 15 years and has had over 15 fights. You can watch his fights on YouTube (links below). Gopal is a durable and good fighter but he is most well known for his likable character and humbleness. He is a gem of a person and in this episode, we talk about the benefits of muay thai, bodyweight/ core training vs weights, dealing with performance anxiety, and how he manages his weight cut (8kg in 12 weeks). Please smash the thumbs-up button and share this interview with someone else.
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🥗 Onkar Singh: How To Get Enough Protein As A Vegetarian, Diet, How To Go From Fat2Fit in 3 months In episode 35 of the podcast, I was fortunate enough to pick the brains of Onkar Singh, an online trainer, and athlete from Sweden. Onkar Singh was generous enough to answer all of your diet and training questions sent in via my Instagram stories.
I'm a fan of Onkar Singhs and am following his turban tying tutorials to try and up my game, please check out his awesome YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/SiinghOnkar. \
and his Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onkarsiingh/
If you're looking for online coaching you can contact Onkar Singh via Instagram DM.
Enjoy!
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Episode 34 with Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine Doctor, Rocky Purewal. Rocky is an incredibly inspiring individual; a doctor, a martial artist, bodybuilder, husband, and father. As a family member, I have known Rocky my whole life and got to be as close to an ideal person as I know, he's humble, smart, and hard-working. In this episode, Dr. Purewal shares his knowledge related to the coronavirus omicron variant, fatherhood, work-life balance, and his body transformation which he achieved whilst in med school.
On this week's podcast (Episode 33 of the Harbir Singh Podcast), we have the endearing Jas Kaur Sleep Coach. I have a close relative who has a newborn at home and we often discuss how hard the early stages of a child's life are, my personal belief is that the main reason it's so hard is due to sleep deprivation. It not only takes you don't get enough sleep, maybe you manage 8 hours on rare occasions, the problem is that you never get adequate restorative sleep or deep REM sleep and so you always feel exhausted. Jas is a compassionate sleep coach advising parents through the toughest part of the journey. You can follow Jas here instagram.com/jas_sleepcoach and contact her via her website www.jas-kaur.com Thanks for watching! Subscribe to my channel here - http://bit.ly/2p2jh9W
In episode #31 of the Harbir Singh podcast, I had the privilege of chatting with Kanwar Singh of Art of Punjab. I really enjoyed this conversation and Kanwar Singh is clearly a deep, reflective and unique individual. His way of life, his dedication, his processes, and his work are remarkable and we can all learn from him. Topics covered include: His first-hand account of the Harmandar Sahib (Golden Temple) attack in 1984; his parents own a hotel on the outskirts of the complex His exercise regime His productivity practices and creating an environment for reflection and original work Meditation through work Creating artwork of the gurus Advice for dads Advice for the youth
You can purchase the book here: https://www.withoutshapewithoutform.com/the-book Sign up for the exhibition here: https://www.withoutshapewithoutform.com/journey-of-the-mind Exhibition dates and date of Kanwar Singh's visit to the UK 18 Nov- 4th Dec Birmingham 2021 Birmingham Library.
Follow Kanwar Singh's instagram.com/artofpunjab Email info@artofpunjab.com
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Ep #30 of the Harbir Singh Podcast with the wonderful Gurpreet Kaur from Intuitive Knowledge. There are several research papers related to technology and mental health. For example, social media likes and comments provide a similar release of dopamine as cocaine does. The more you use social media the less happiness you will experience and the more anxiety, depression, and suicide. Regardless of the negative effects of social media, we will not stop using it, with this in mind, this conversation shed some light on how you can take steps to improve your behavior and mental health.
Follow penji here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intuitive.knowledge/ Website: https://www.intuitive-knowledge.com/ Facebook: https://www.intuitive-knowledge.com/ftw/
Videos related to the programming effect of social media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmEDAzqswh8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc_Jq42Og7Q
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In episode #29 of the Harbir Singh Podcast, I have the opportunity of discussing an urgent topic with Bhai Dharmveer Singh from Edinburgh. Bhai Dharmveer Singh shares his experience of what it's like to have a heart attack, the period leading up to the event, and his health transformation journey. He is incredibly brave and honest to share such a personal experience and he is doing this for the sole, commendable purpose of helping others. Heart disease is the biggest killer of males worldwide and south Asians are in a high-risk group because of their ethnicity. We discuss this topic in-depth including smart tech and its uses in identifying heart attacks, the reluctance of men to get checked when they have symptoms, the diet that halved Bhai sahib cholesterol and helped him lose 2 stones (16kg), and how heart attacks affect everyone in our community. Get tested - blood test for cholesterol (every 2 years) and blood pressure check every month. Get insurance - It's important for us males to be responsible and get insurance if we have dependents. Be safe - if you're suffering from any of the symptoms of heart attack (list below) it's important not to show bravado or delay and get checked ASAP.
Symptoms of a heart attack:
Chest pain, fullness, or discomfort. Pain in your arm(s), back, neck, or jaw. Stomach pain. Shortness of breath, nausea, or lightheadedness. Sweating. Fatigue
I've linked to a video of another young, healthy, vegetarian/vegan, with no family history. These instances go to show that it can happen to anyone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTlWJsT6ZE4
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https://emojipedia.org/1st-place-medal/ (🥇) AnuGym: World Record Bench Press | Ep#28 Harbir Singh Podcast In ep#28 I chat with friend and powerlifting Anuraj aka @anugym on Instagram. Anuraj is an inspiration to me, he's in incredible shape and is blessed with strength. Topics discussed are genetics vs training, dealing with people giving bad training advice, training/programming for powerlifting and bench press, and his road to breaking records. Thanks for watching! Subscribe to my channel here - http://bit.ly/2p2jh9W
Indroop "SuperSingh" Virk: Gangster to No.1 Amateur Fighter in Canada 🇨🇦 Ep#27 On episode 27 of the Harbir Singh Podcast, we chat with pro MMA fighter Indroop Virk. Indroop talks about how he was kicked out of school at the age of 14 and how MMA saved his life and stopped him from becoming a gangster. Surrey BC is notorious for it's punjabi gangs and it's inspiring to see someone who has able to come away from the way of life and become so successful in sport. He was ranked as the no.1 amateur MMA fighter in 3 separate weight categories before turning pro. He has recently experienced 1 loss but will no doubt come back even stronger and continue his reign. Indroop says MMA saved his life and he's doesn't know where he would be without it. Please follow Indroop here: www.instagram.com/supersinghvirk
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🍺 ZorFitness: 20 Yrs Of Binge Drinking. Sikhs & Alcohol. Transformation Story Episode #26 of the Harbir Singh Podcast. Raj is an avid listener of this podcast and reached out following a previous episode with Barinder "Killa B" Singh, a commonwealth kickboxing champion who has overcome drug and alcohol addiction. I've known Raj for years and he has always been an honest and genuinely nice guy, I was surprised as anyone to hear of his 20 year battle with binge drinking and equally as inspired by it, considering how fit and healthy he is now. His story is a testament to fact that people can change and how it's never too late to turn your life around. Raj is now paying it forward and helping other people transform their lives and become healthier.
Topics discussed...
🍺 How alcohol has become embedded in Sikhs - regardless of the fact that it is forbidden in the Sikh faith, theirs no escaping the fact that the majority of the Sikhs (people born into the Sikh faith) binge drink. 🍺 Risky behaviors such as fights, marriage problems, health issues, and hangovers associated with binge drinking. 🍺 How many Sikhs have formed the habit of drinking as a release from the stresses and strains of life and how it potentially robs us of the opportunity to find other healthier releases from our problems such as friendships, sport, and exercise. 🍺Escapism and how ANYONE of us of potentially 2 or 3 bad decisions away from alcohol dependency = A. Alcohol is usually easily accessible B. It's usually acceptable in mainstream Sikh families C. It's normalized behavior as it's part of most socializing events and kids grow up seeing their elders drinking. D. Alcohol is usually portrayed as positive behavior in TV and movies and this has an effect on our subconscious. E. Sikhs will likely have members of their extended family/immediate family or friends who drink and so exposure to drinking culture may be present and some people may see how others use alcohol to bury their issues (modeled behavior). 🍺 The power of sangat / the company we keep.
Personally, I witnessed violence, conflict, and other distressing incidents when I was young. I didn't want these in my life and alcohol always seemed like the culprit. I think witnessing these incidents put me off, that along with getting into training and above all, god grace saved me from suffering the same fate during my formative years.
Having worked in Southall and Slough for the last 11 years, I have met a handful of people who have been able to turn their life around and change their habits, Raj is one of these remarkable and blessed individuals.
You can connect with Raj here: https://www.instagram.com/zorfitness
Book's I highly recommend: 1. Big Book - https://amzn.to/3a6nluc 2. Hungry Ghosts - https://amzn.to/3mjlJmS 3. The Unexpected Joys of Being Sober - https://amzn.to/3FhiWmW
Pages to follow: 1. https://www.instagram.com/raj_johal_zor_fitness_pt/ 2. https://www.instagram.com/sikhrecoverynetwork 3. https://www.instagram.com/aa_12steps/
If there's a resource/person/organization that I've missed out on (inevitability there will be many as different things will work for different people) please leave a comment in the comment section and others can benefit from this.
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MrsKaurTeaches: 👩🏽 Girls With Body Hair, Lust & Managing Teenagers It was a massive privilege to interview Prableen Kaur FKA MissKaurHumanitiesTeacher. I've been following penji on Instagram for some time and really enjoy her content, particularly her posts around self love, gratitude and working with children. She was kind enough to openly talk about issues which affect teenagers and kids but which are not openly talked about. We talked about:
👩🏽 Issues around the sikh image of being kesh dhari vs the modern version of beauty and the internal conflict this can cause. 👩🏽 Issues around relationships, dating and lust 👩🏽 Tips on communicating and motivating youngsters effectively.
You can follow penji 's inspirational page here: instagram.com/mrskaurteaches
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🎬 Viraj Juneja: Dealing With Rejection, British Born Indian Actor, How To Not Compare Yourself To Others and Calisthenics Training Vs Weight Training. Viraj Juneja is an actor and director, known for Get Duked! (2019), FUDDU (2019) and Pandora (2019), he's one of the funniest people I know. On episode 24 we discuss topics related to acting, self development and calisthenics training.
Some of my favourite Viraj shorts movies
you can never trust a weather man. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BONOxiAabk fuddu https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip3ZFmy21vU get duked rap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us_YvM75gIE https://www.instagram.com/p/CEj8GhVlOQf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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On Ep#23 of the Harbir Singh Podcast we chat with the UK’s First Sikh Model to walk the ramp at India Fashion Week 2017, Rajvatan Singh Rathour has taken part in various other shows such as the National Asian Wedding Show and London Fashion Week 2019. Rajvatan has also been listed as one of the top 100 Punjabi influencers in the world. I have known Rajvatan for many years and met him at thai boxing when he was in secondary school, this was a beautiful conversation as he is now not only an accomplished model but also a teacher. We answered your questions. 1 Full Beard care routine, beard grooming tips and products a. @turbanandbeard beard brush and beard oils b. @thejodhpurcompany beard wax and beard oil
2 Skin care routine and products a. CeraVe Foaming Cleaner b. la roche-posay soothing lotion c. the ordinary niacinamide 10% + zinc 1% d. CeraVe Moisturising cream e. Eucerin sp50+ Oil control Sun Gel
Night a. The ordinary Hyaluronic acid 2% + b5 b. The ordinary 100% organic cold pressed rose hip seed oil
Cbbc episode on the turban https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/shows/whats-on-your-head
Managed by:@supamodelmanagement
Email manager@rajvatansingh.uk
Thumbnail photo - original by @hark1karan
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🇮🇳🇵🇰 Eye Witness Account of Partition, Vision of Guru Gobind Singh, What Sikh Youth NEED To Do | Harbir Singh Podcast Ep#22 Episode 22 of the Harbir Singh Podcast. After the popularity of Episode 20 with Bhai Harman Singh from Basics of Sikhi, I wanted to interview many more gursikhs, who have experiential knowledge of Sikhism. Bibi Manmohan Kaur (Southall) is the nan of my wife Dr Darshan Kaur. She is a true gem of a person who I don't value as much as I should, she has spent many years reading gurbani (writings in guru granth sahib) and immersing herself in simran (gurmantar meditation). Amongst her many achievements; recovering from a heart attack and stroke, working until 80, living by herself most of her adult life (her independence), doing seva (public service) in the panj pyaray (5 spiritual sikhs), sitting for 16 hours a day in simran and being a massive positive and ongoing influence on my wife's life. Other topics covered: 🧘🏽 How to do simran/ gurmantar meditation 24 hours a day 🧘🏽 What sikh youth NEED to do 🧘🏽 The key practical principles of Sikhism 🧘🏽 Rom Rom Simran 🧘🏽 Bhai Jeevan Singh 🧘🏽 The difference in Sikhi in the 60's & 70's to now 🧘🏽 Caste system in Sikhism Bibi Manmohan Kaur doesn't use social media but leave a comment and if there's 10+ questions, I will make a follow up video with her. Thanks for watching! Subscribe to my channel here - http://bit.ly/2p2jh9W
On episode #21 we talk with the personable 💪🏾 GymSingh, this inspiring young property developer started his page to relate to singh's who are getting into training and would try and help whenever possible. He also discusses his fathers amazing transformation (losing just nearly 50% of his bodyweight) following a diabetes diagnosis. Arjan Singh is gifted with his strength, starting his deadlift journey with 160kg, 6 years ago and progressing to his recent PB of 245kg's. Arjan is a lifetime veggie and we discuss strength for veg Thanks for watching! Subscribe to my channel here - http://bit.ly/2p2jh9W
What an honor to have Bhai Harman Singh (originally from Calgary 🇨🇦 Canada, currently in Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 USA) on for episode 20 of the Harbir Singh Podcast. Recording this episode was hugely inspiring for me and forced me to reflect on my own jevan and how I spend my time.
We discussed topics including How to get into Sikhi What was Jagraj Singh (Founder of Basics of Sikhi) like How Bhai sahib became a parcharak
The nuggets I took away from this podcast was to also stay in sangat (the people might change but the institution of sangat will always remain)
And
Keep headphones in and listen to kirtan or katha all the time as it's far better than listening to slander and gossip.
You can connect with bhai sahib here Instagram.com/harmansingh Facebook.com/harmansingh Twitter.com/
Bhai sahib also runs a weekly live zoom katha: Tune in LIVE on Fridays & Saturdays on Zoom (cutt.ly/nanakprakash) 6pm PST. Listen to the audio recordings of the Katha on our various platforms: https://srinanakprakash.captivate.fm
To find out more about sikhi visit Www.basicsofsikhi.com
More about bhai sahib.. Harman Singh has been blessed to be able to spend his childhood learning from various saints and scholars. He gained a degree in Kinesiology at the University of Calgary and has served four years in the Canadian Armed Reserve Forces as a Combat Engineer. He promotes health and fitness. He is a revered member of the Sikh community and his character has inspired many people into Sikhi. He is most well known for his parchar with educational charity and YouTube channel @BasicsofSikhi, and is the head of their North America Team.
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I'm really excited to share episode #19 of the Harbir Singh Podcast with you, Nicola The Burmese Python 🥇World Taekwondo #1 🥇World Lethwei #2 🥇UK Kickboxing #1 🥇Pro Boxer
is a female fighter with a long track record of success in fighting. Nicola's journey starts with twakonwdo and she has had the rare accomplishment of becoming world champion in an olympic sport..she won the world title in Canada, whilst having a broken foot and rib and without any of her family, coaches or fans, which is a testament to her mental strength.
Clips of her Luthwei fight highlights are midway through this podcast. Luthwei =(bareknuckle pure fighting where you can punch, kick, knee, elbow and headbutt) her goal being to get as far as possible in the sports she competes in.
She also discusses her experiences with narcolepsy and PTSD.
Nicola has now embarked on a journey in pro boxing with her pro boxing debut 18th September in Essex.
The book Nicola (the rise of superman) reviewed/mentioned can be purchased here: https://amzn.to/3BcUgsB
You can connect with Nicola here: Twitter: @Tburmesepython Instagram @the.Burmesepython Facebook @the.Burmesepython
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Kaur Coaching: Angry With God, Living With Chronic Pain, Mind Body Medicine. Ep#18 of the Harbir Singh Podcast. Amandeep Kaur (@Kaurcoaching) is a UK based life coach specialising in helping people release repressed emotions and as a consequence helping people to heal from chronic pain or improve their mental health. Amandeep Kaur has had a positive impact on our life, marriage and family over the last 5 years and we can highly recommend her services. In episode 18 of the podcast we discuss issues related to chronic pain, introduce mind body medicine and list resources to help understand and practice mind body medicine. Other topics discussed include positivity and changing negative self talk, the psychology of weight loss, self love, the love effect and hating / being angry at god for a loss / infertility / illness / chronic pain. The books KaurCoaching mentioned Dr Sarno https://amzn.to/3kbTLbr Dr Dispenza https://amzn.to/3AYlovq
Mind health charity Amandeep is part of: www.instagram.com/sikhyourmind
You can follow KaurCoaching here: www.instagram.com/kaurcoaching www.kaurcoaching.co.uk info@kaurcoaching.co.uk
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🤺 Warrior Diet: How To Lose Weight Fast Without Exercise - 10kg in 1 Month | Ep#15 Episode #15 of the Harbir Singh Podcast ® is from the archive and is the first podcast style interview I recorded. This episode is about a dietary intervention known as intermittent fasting and specifically a protocol (type) of intermittent fasting known as the warrior diet. There's a number of different protocols (types) of intermittent fasting such as the 5:2 diet (eating less calories on 2 days a week and eating normally for the other 5 - made popular by the BBC documentary by Dr Michael Mosley) and 16:8, eating within an 8 hour window in the day and water fasting for the other 16 hours. The Warrior Diet is an intermittent fasting protocol developed by health and fitness author Ori Hofmekler. The diet is essentially an extended period of fasting followed by a short period of feasting. Hofmekler created the Warrior Diet in 2001 after years of observing himself and his colleagues in the Israeli Special Forces. Fasting is not a new concept. Perhaps the earliest records of fasting date back to ancient Greece, when philosophers touted the virtues of fasting. Hippocrates and other prominent healers were also advocates of fasting.
Today, fasting, better known as intermittent fasting, has become a popular practice in the wellness world due to positive results from dozens of indepe weight loss studies.
Babban Singh shares his own personal experience and remarkable results. Babban starts with explaining why he lost weight without exercise (he had a back injury and physically couldn't exercise), he discusses his motivation (again due to his back but it's also useful if you're preparing for your wedding!). Lastly he discusses the ins and outs of how to do intermittent fasting properly, how long you have to do it for and how to deal with hunger when fasting.
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Kaur Coaching: Angry With God, Living With Chronic Pain, Mind Body Medicine. Ep#18 of the Harbir Singh Podcast
In episode #16 of the Harbir Singh Podcast, I sit down with my friend Kiranjot Kaur aka @ThatSikhMama and talk about and around topics related to post natal / postpartum depression, depression and the nuances of going through this experience as an amritdhari sikh. The opinions in this podcast are our own and do not substitute medical advice, penji is sharing her experiences and I have sharing my thoughts based on my interactions with friends and family with depression, suicidal thoughts and guilt around religion. Please forgive any mistakes, these are simply our opinions that we hope will help someone going through depression, PND, religious guilt, darkness and thoughts around self harm / suicide. This description section will be updated over the coming days with a list of resources mentioned during the podcast. You can follow Kiranjot here http://instagram.com/thatsikhmama MUST WATCH her tedtalk style GNA talk on PPD/PND here: https://redirect.is/uhf46xe Blog: www.thatsikhmama.com Thanks for watching! Subscribe to my channel here - http://bit.ly/2p2jh9W
Episode #14 of the Harbir Singh Podcast; we interview Tarv Singh Nijjar. Tarv worked his way up from selling chocolates to becoming the global direction of AI for Mars Inc, a $40 billion dollar a year company. Tarv has presented to the Mars family, the second richest family in the US and has used his people skills to educate people, within his sphere of influence, with regards to the Sikh values and image. Other topics covered where Tarv back to Sikhi journey, how to maintain good mental health, the power of simran, dealing with racism and how to be a high performer. I've known Tarv for several years and his consistent high performance, people skills and mental processes are remarkable and we can all learn a lot from this episode. The book Tarv recommended (the infinite game by Simon Sinek) https://amzn.to/3jExu67 The apprenticeship program https://careers.mars.com/uk/en/apprenticeships Tarvs youtube channel on AI: plaintalks Thanks for watching! Subscribe to my channel here - http://bit.ly/2p2jh9W
SikhDad: 📅How To CHANGE Your Habits, Should Kids Faces Be On Social Media, Raising Sikh Kids Ep#17