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!