Alright, let’s get real. We all want to treat THAT one person the best way possible. If your love language is doings acts of service, you’ll understand what I mean. Now let’s switch some gears, what if you made THAT person yourself. All I mean

Consistency over motivation//Ways to make the best of your academic semester

Sep 5th, 2021 19m 12s

New semester, new season of Pause to move, some of us are moving back to in person learning, it is a LOT to process. Here are a few ways you can leverage your learning and study process. These are the ways that have helped me and I hope you can

Why do we eat burnt cake sometimes?

Aug 6th, 2021 16m 49s

Sunk cost fallacy, an economic concept discussed through lens of life decisions

Toe-dipping into Vulnerability

Jul 12th, 2021 24m 57s

Being genuinely vulnerable is a beautiful act, however it can be frightening. Sharing my thoughts and conversations I had with some friends. How to get there? What are the barriers? Book mentioned in the episode- I thought it was just me (Dr.Br

Navigating Education, career and life//With Malica Narula

Jul 1st, 2021 26m 29s

In this episode, Malica Narula, a UBC student, and I discuss how being a first generation immigrant in a western university presents you with new opportunities but also a different set of navigation challenges.

Computing Science and Personal Growth ft.Harish Prabhakar

May 29th, 2021 22m 49s

In this episode, I discuss with my co-host Harish Prabhakar about computing science. Harish further gives interesting insight into personal growth lessons from computer science perspective.

Conversations with Jenny Le (Discussing Access to Mental Health and Politics)

May 19th, 2021 25m 7s

In this episode, Jenny Le and I discuss some barriers that affect us when one is trying to gain access to mental healthcare. For suggestions and your views, feel free to leave a voice message on Anchor app. Peace, Ami

Bonus

Summer Unwinding

May 6th, 2021 7m 53s

Just started your summer break after months of grinding at school? Take some time to pause and reflect, to give yourself some rest and heal. Peace, Ami

Exam Break

Apr 10th, 2021 9m 22s

This is the LAST LAP! You got this ! All the best. Peace, Ami

Switching up the process [Short doses]

Mar 29th, 2021 5m 56s

In this little snippet (or as we call here, short doses) I voice my thoughts about my recent learning. Sometimes it is best to make yourself uncomfortable and switch up your methods if that’s what helps you to get to your aim. Peace, Ami

Bonus

Mine v/s I am

Mar 14th, 2021 8m 37s

What’s the little difference in how we think about “owning” something or “just being”? Can this little shift help us change our outlook? Well, I share my little opinion, I invite you to join this little practice, maybe just for a day and reflec

Conversations with Dhruv Passi (Of School and Grades)

Feb 28th, 2021 41m 10s

Featuring Dhruv Passi, a Second year University of Alberta student who has been practicing a variety ways to navigate university learning. In this episode, Dhruv shares with the listeners, the things that might be helpful for a university stude

Talking to Mirror

Feb 14th, 2021 14m 46s

We all have been hearing a lot about “self-reflection” but how to actually get yourself do it? Just a personal perspective, and also some ways to not make it feel like a task. Peace, Ami

How genetics has an important spiritual answer for us!

Jan 31st, 2021 9m 41s

Attachments are common, after all we are human. However sometimes it is integral to let go and liberate yourself from certain people, place or a thing. Genetics has a concept called “one gene one enzyme” hypothesis. It relates to how we can sup

The “Bad” Humor

Jan 17th, 2021 8m 2s

Stefan Stieger, Anton K. Formann, Christoph Burger,Humor styles and their relationship to explicit and implicit self-esteem,Personality and Individual Differences,Volume 50, Issue 5,2011,Pages 747-750https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2010.1

Resolutions !

Jan 3rd, 2021 14m 15s

It’s new year, and it’s already in the air that what resolutions we are making. It’s awesome to have a set of goals to work towards, but most importantly, be compassionate to yourself. Peace,Ami

Guilt and Self- Forgiveness

Dec 19th, 2020 10m 55s

1. Dianne K. Daeg de Motthttps://psychology.jrank.org/pages/285/Guilt.html2. I forgive myself, now I can study: How self-forgiveness for procrastinating can reduce future procrastinationMichael J.A.WohlTimothy A.PychylShannon H.Bennetthtt

Emotional Labour

Dec 6th, 2020 14m 5s

Links to articles, I used to learn more about this concept. https://doi.org/10.1006/jvbe.2001.1815https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvb.2004.02.001 Be safe, be alright! Ami

One way to check your overthinking

Nov 22nd, 2020 12m 11s

We all do it, and it’s okay, sometimes it’s necessary but it becomes a problem when it starts interfering with our focus. This is one of the many methods that can be helpful. THIS IS NOT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE, JUST PERSONAL OPINION AND THOUGHTS.

A little conversation

Nov 8th, 2020 6m 32s

In this episode I just want to have a little chat with you and a little conversation with myself. Know that you’re strong, adored and valuable. Peace, Ami

5 steps to “Be there” and how to be there

Oct 25th, 2020 21m 14s

Review of “Be there” initiative by Jack.org It outlines the 5 ways to approach and talk to a person about their mental health. A person you care about and how to preserve your mental health in the process. The content in the podcast is just a r

Managing Seasonal Depresso

Oct 11th, 2020 12m 32s

Reference- Terman, M., & Terman, J. (2005). Light Therapy for Seasonal and Nonseasonal Depression: Efficacy, Protocol, Safety, and Side Effects. CNS Spectrums, 10(8), 647-663. doi:10.1017/S1092852900019611W.K. Koehler, P. Fey, K.P. Schmidt,