In today’s episode, Chris speaks to Urmi Kothari, a renowned fitness expert and founder of Kinetic Living. With over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, Urmi shares insights into her unique practices, including the transformative power of habits, the connection between our thoughts and physical health, and the influence of our brains on our decisions. She discusses her varied fitness journey, her collaborations with global brands, and her approach to helping individuals connect with their emotional bodies. The episode explores the importance of introspection, the role of nature in understanding interconnectedness, and practical ways to break down large goals into manageable steps.

The Standard Podcast aims to change how the world navigates mental health. In each episode, host and The Standard founder Chris Pallatroni interviews experts and coaches who can help guide listeners to methods and practices that can lead to self-transformation. The Standard Podcast is brought to you by The Standard, a social platform dedicated to mental health and wellness. The Standard organizes information from coaches and experts into searchable categories to help you find information on issues that you may currently be dealing with, and through storytelling, connects you with others to help you navigate to building better habits, motivation, and self-transformation.

Discussion Points:

• Urmi’s 25-year journey in fitness and partnerships with global brands
• Quantum physics 
• Understanding the brain's influence on decision-making and introspection
• Nature and interconnectedness
• Awareness, self-doubt, and fear
• Breaking down large goals into manageable steps for success
• Importance of fostering psychological safety for others
• How thoughts impact physical health and habits
• Practices vs. traditional habits
• Various fitness modalities and their effects on wellness
• Asking 'why' to understand motivations and habits
• Making friends with fear and reframing self-doubt
• The importance of breath work and present moment awareness
• Nudging humanity towards kindness and acceptance.
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Book: Freedom From Your Fears

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