iLiveMindful: Recent Episodes
Mindful Living Institute
Welcome to the ILIVEMINDFUL podcast! Our goal is to provide you weight-loss tips, education, advice, and inspiration through interviewing some of the top health experts in the world. Time to time we will also have patient stories and other guests on this show!
Quarantine has been difficult for all of us. Here is a throwback discussing how the Mindful Living team stays inspired throughout the pandemic.
In this week's episode, we take an in-depth look at the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy procedure with our special guest Gizelle Martinez.
In this episode Anusha and Vikram discuss the definition and importance of social distancing. They talk about how it can reduce the spread of the Coronavirus pandemic. The team mentions how social distancing is key to 'flattening the curve' and community care.
In this episode Dr. Harpal Mangat explains everything you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic. He defines the virus, describes symptoms, and shares treatment/prevention tactics which have been working around the globe.
In this episode Anusha and Vikram discuss how making mistakes are vital to the overall process of success. The discussion will recalibrate your perspective and mindset towards mistakes. It will further remind you that mistakes are stepping stones towards success.
In this episode Anusha and Vikram define emotional eating. They explain what comfort food is and how it's often used. The duo also goes over the causes of emotional eating as well as the dangers of it.
In this episode Vikram explains how his relationship to eating out at restaurants has changed since he started the Mindful Living program. He emphasizes that eating out is not part of the program, but sometimes is unavoidable. He gives tips for these rare yet important occasions.
In this episode Anusha interviews Vikram on his experience with week 1 of the Mindful Living protocol. He shares about why he started, along with his daily eating routine. Vikram also shares about which aspects of the protocol are most difficult to follow. If you want to know what being on phase 1 of Mindful Living is like, you must listen to this episode!
In this episode Aamna and Vikram discuss the links between Obesity and Depression. They mention how both are diagnosable diseases which progress over time. The two also talk about common causes of both Obesity and Depression. They highlight how bullying can perpetuate both disease processes at an alarming rate. If you want to learn more about the mental health aspects of Obesity you have to listen to this episode!
In this episode Aamna interviews Anita on her experience with bariatric surgery. Anita shares what led her to have a Gastric Sleeve done first and then eventually a Gastric Bypass as well. She talks about the benefits of the surgeries as well as the side effects of them. She explains everything about her pre-op and post-op experiences. Anita also dives into the mental health aspects patients often deal with post surgery. She ends the podcast mentioning common misconceptions about surgery and provides a great deal of advice for folks considering the surgery route. Enjoy!
Anusha and Vikram discuss the importance of setting meaningful goals. They also mention how few people actually ever stick to their New Year's resolutions. The two suggest it's because New Years is an arbitrary time of year to set a life changing goal. So instead of falling for the hype, it's better to set goals when an individual is ready for real lasting change. The conversation also mentions how important it is for people to fall in love with the process or behaviors which cause change, and to be detached from any particular result.
In this episode Aamna and Vikram remind us that Obesity is a public health crisis. They define the body positivity movement. The pair discuss the origins, the purpose, and effects extreme body positivity has on public health. They also discuss how the food lobby and capitalism have contributed to the public health crisis known as Obesity.
Making mistakes is part of human nature. Calling people out and criticizing them on their mistakes is also part of being a human. In today's episode Aamna and Vikram discuss how calling people out on unwanted behavior has become a part of our culture. They explain why people are so obsessed with pointing out other folks mistakes. The duo also elaborates on how harmful calling people out can become. They even point out the difference between ridiculing someone and empowering them when calling them out. Enjoy!
In this episode Vikram and Aamna talk about the culture of manipulation and lying within the weight-loss world. They discuss 6 red flags to look for before joining any weight-loss program. The episode is super important to listen to for those who are seeking something new! Don't join a weight-loss program before listening to this podcast!
In this episode Aamna and Vikram discuss the many stressors adults face during the holiday season. They talk about how the holidays are not always so merry for everybody. Sometimes this is because of the financial burden folks feel assuming they must buy everyone in their life an expensive gift. The podcast also goes over how to deal with the pressure of hosting and attending holiday parties. This episode is full of value and is important to listen to before continuing your holiday season.
In this edition of the Mindful Living Podcast Vikram and Anusha start by sharing their personal favorite carbs of choice. Then they explain how to calculate "net carbs" and why the calculation is important. They also go over many common misconceptions about "healthy" foods which are full of sugar. This episode has a ton of information on carbs hiding in places you would least expect. Hope you enjoy!
In this episode Anusha and Vikram discuss the disease of addiction. They define the nature of addiction and how deadly it can get. They also discuss the causes of addiction. After all nobody says as a 5-year-old, “I want to be a food addict when I grow up.” There are reasons people turn to substances like food to alter their mood. The podcast even includes treatment suggestions for people dealing with addiction. It also mentions best practices for family members of food addicts. Anyways we hope this episode brings you as much value as we expect it to!
Welcome to episode 10 of the Mindful Living podcast. Today we get to know the Mindful Living business operator, Vikram Mangat, as we discuss the importance of setting intentions. Crystal clear goals are needed to overcome the food pushers and emotional eating many face during the holidays. With Thanksgiving tomorrow and Christmas around the corner, this is a podcast you cannot miss.
In this podcast Mindful Living coach Nidhi Arora goes over the value of using meal replacements as a tool during the weight-loss journey. She mentions how meal replacements can be used to help people maintain their weight-loss for good. If used correctly, meal replacements could put an end to those who "yo-yo" diet. Enjoy this podcast. It's short, efficient, and full of value!
Welcome to Episode 8 podcast listeners! Today we interview Dr. Aman who is a clinical psychologist out of the Northern Virginia area. She explains the impact and mechanics behind change talk and motivational interviewing. Do not miss this episode if you want to see any lasting changes in yourself or your loved ones!
Hey everybody! Today you will have the chance to meet Nidhi from Nidhi's Keto Kitchen. Her story is super interesting because she started as a patient of Dr. Kaur. Her original goal was to lose weight along side her husband. Her weight-loss journey turned into a friendship and partnership with the Mindful Living Institute as a health coach. She currently uses her experience and knowledge to help people lose weight in a safe and healthy manner.
In this conversation Dr. Harminder Kaur does a great job explaining the bodies different macro-nutrients. She explains how different macro ratios cause different hormones to react. These hormones are what lead us to be in fat storage mode vs fat burning mode. She also compares the struggles of weight-loss to weight maintenance. She explains weight maintenance can only exist though lasting lifestyle changes. This episode is value packed and something you don't want to miss!
In the final installment of the 3 part podcast, Lisa dives deep into her experiences with the Mindful Living Institute. She talks about her custom treatment plan and how it has helped her lose over 50 lbs. Lisa also talks about her experiences with plateaus and her mindset towards them. This podcast is super informative and great for people who are just starting on their Mindful Living journey.
We hope you enjoy listening to part two of Lisa's story! She talks more about her relationship with food. Lisa also shares how she does not think a single weight-loss program will work for everyone. Rather she believes people must try different things and find what works best for them. She feels that different people have different needs. While she cannot explain why other weight-loss programs did not work for her in the past, she does explain why Mindful Living is working for her now!
Meet our wonderful friend Lisa and listen to her story in episode 3 of the iLiveMindful podcast! She has lost over 50 lbs with the Mindful Living protocol and has a beautiful backstory to share. She dives deep and shares about the early formations of her relationship to food. Don't miss this episode and be sure to tune into part two of Lisa's story in the future!
Hey podcast family! Welcome to episode 2 of the iLiveMindful podcast. Today our very own research associate Anusha Yedla speaks to Dr. Kaur about the basics of Obesity. Dr. Kaur takes the time to define Obesity as well as share her treatment approach. Enjoy!
Hey podcast listeners we are humbled to have your attention! We hope you enjoy this interview of Dr. Harminder Kaur from the Mindful Living Institute. She is both board certified in obesity medicine and internal medicine. Listen to both Dr. Kaur and her patients describe the core values of the Mindful Living Institute.