Mind The Baat

Jugad shares his story of dropping out of Harvard after one year as an international student from Norway. Sharing his journey of discovering that Harvard wasn't the right fit for him and the mental implications and mindset he developed to redefine his priorities, led him to play soccer for the NAIA at a private school in Orange County and continue pursuing his bachelor's in computer science. We talk about South Asian roots, what it is like being a campus celebrity, and the experiences of international students. Learning some Norwegian pickup lines and a brutal, comedic first experience Jugad had coming to the States; this episode is packed with opportunities to learn from what others may think of as "failures" and plenty of funny moments while we recorded in our friends' makeshift frat house. ENJOY

Sharing all my diet diaries and reflections on how certain foods make me feel, especially with productivity in the gym and studying. If you're on the journey of eating healthier and navigating all the food trends and misconceptions, this episode is for you. Mainly discussing bloating, late-night eating, and sugar intake. ENJOY

For all my college students this one is for you, especially the semester kids, and as a prep for the quarter system students. I'm sharing the evolution of my stress around taking exams and how I organize and prepare myself for studying. Also, just a check-in for this time of year with the school year ending and transitioning into summer, giving advice to avoid summertime sadness. ENJOY

I wanted to dive into that despite consistent efforts towards your self-improvement and well-being every day, it is completely normal to experience moments of feeling down while staying focused. I believe it's important to justify logically these moments and acknowledge that it does not take away from the progress that you're making. Instead, I'm learning to allow myself to "ride out" those feelings rather than self-blame and suppression. Also a very late Eid Mubarak and life update. ENJOY

Returning TMT, my sister!! We talk about our childhood and how our relationship has evolved from despising each other to now being each other's #1 best friend. If you have experienced sibling rivalry or working on healing your bond, you will relate to this episode. We openly discuss our relationship while living apart, highlighting the most significant red flags in each other's friendships, aspects that evoke envy, the most valuable advice exchanged between us, the ideal qualities in a partner for ourselves, and our perceptions of our male personas. We were a little delirious recording so ENJOY.

RAMADAN MUBARAK!! This week is all about the chaos that ensued for me the last couple of months and not having the mental stability and prep work to understand and process it. Transitioning to Ramadan I share how this religious month for Muslims is all about self-reflection so it came at such a perfect time to shift my focus from distractions and zone in on what's important. To all those fasting, Inshallah I hope Ramadan goes smoothly for you and you eat goooood at Iftar :) ENJOY

Welcome back to another episode of the podcast!! I wanted to take a moment to appreciate how much the gym has changed and benefited me starting with the insecurities I felt when I was just a kid feeling like I was gonna pass out from biking or comments from desi aunties making me rethink my body image to consistency now going everyday as a young adult. Hopefully, I inspire you all as I’ve crossed to the dark side of the lives of annoying gym rats chugging protein shakes. ENJOYY

I am sharing all I aspire to do and be this new year and hopefully more by the time I reflect on this episode at the end of the 2024 year—everything from skincare to career to finances and finally my relationship goals. Comment below what yours are!! Hope you enjoy this episode and get an opportunity to self-reflect on your growth and what you want to improve!! ENJOY <33