Best Conversation With Ashwin Podcasts (2025)

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S2 Ep4: The Friendship Episode ft. Rudra Vishweshwar 45:43

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8d ago45:43

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On Season 2 episode 4 of In Conversation with Ashwin, I chat with Rudra about a topic very close to both our hearts, Friendship. Rudra is my first and best friend and we met 27 years ago in a queue to our school admissions line up, not knowing that we'd be tied to the hip for years to come. There's so many things I admire about Rudra, but most of a…

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Type 2 Diabetes with Ashwin Soni 27:54

21d ago27:54

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Ashwin Soni joins the Sunflower Conversations to discuss Type 2 diabetes, which began to affect him four years ago. We learn about the symptoms Ashwin experienced and the changes he has had to make to manage the condition effectively. Also discussed are the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, providing a better understanding and greater…

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Gambhir Situation for Indian Test Cricket as South Africa make India grovel at home 33:51

4d ago33:51

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India cricket, Test match, Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, cricket analysis, team performance, coaching, player selection, ODISummaryIn this episode of the Edges and Sledges Cricket Podcast, DJ Chak and Varun discuss India's recent test match performance against South Africa, analyzing the team's selections, coaching strategies, and the …

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POTS and ME/CFS with James - Australia and New Zealand 21:57

4d ago21:57

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In this episode, Flic Manning chats with sunflower advocate, James Dunn on sudden onset of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), the long road to diagnosis, and how he rebuilt identity and purpose after stepping away from a legal career. • Energy budgeting and daily structu…

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FND with Simone Round 47:28

5d ago47:28

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Simone Round shares how a hand tremor evolved into a complex FND diagnosis, now consisting of tics, chronic migraines, non‑epileptic seizures, and the reality of becoming an ambulant wheelchair user. In this episode, Simone talks us through her journey from an active lifestyle and career, working over 70 hours a week, to the steps she now takes to …

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LH #121 A Make Or Break Year? 2025 in review with Myles Runham 54:07

11d ago54:07

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2025 was billed as a "make-or-break year" for L&D. But what actually happened? To make sense of a turbulent twelve months in learning, talent and HR, John Helmer speaks with Myles Runham of Fosway Group, Europe's leading analyst firm. They explore AI's real impact, shifting buying patterns, skills intelligence, evaluation, and whether L&D is headin…

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Power Play: Soft Power Unpacked Ep. 1 — Diane von Furstenberg Unwraps Soft Power 26:47

13d ago26:47

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“Power Play: Soft Power Unpacked” explores the subtle yet powerful ways nations, organizations, and individuals shape opinions, drive change, and wield influence—without coercion. McSilver Fellow-in-Residence Penny Abeywardena dives into the strategies that define soft power both locally and globally, from cultural diplomacy and media narratives to…

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India Humbled at home by South Africa 34:09

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DJ and Ashwin get together this week to discuss the shocking and unexpected defeat of Team India by Temba Bavuma and South Africa. The World Test Champions, despite looking down and out at stumps on Day 2, managed to use their spinners to great effect and win by 30 runs. They discuss the pitch conditions and whether India went too far in favour of …

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India's Wicketkeeper Dilemma ahead of South Africa Tests 31:33

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Varun and Ashwin get together this week to talk about India's anti-climactic 2-1 victory over Australia in the T20 series, as 2 matches got completely rained out. With 10 games to go before the T20 World Cup, selection questions remain in the form of Harshit Rana vs. Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube vs. Hardik Pandya and what role Rinku Singh plays in t…

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LH #120 Agent Provocateur with Dr. Ashwin Mehta 59:09

25d ago59:09

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How AI agents are reshaping learning workflows and the L&D ecosystem "Agentic AI" is the buzzword of the moment. But how many people fully understand what it really means—or how it will change learning and work? Dr. Ashwin Mehta, Chief AI Strategist at the Learning & Performance Institute and founder of Mehtadology AI, joins John Helmer to unpack t…

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AuDHD with Madeleine - Australia and New Zealand 21:37

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Flic Manning chats with Madeleine Jaine Lobsey about Autism and ADHD, and how we can move from deficit thinking to joyful, neuroinclusive design across events and workplaces. They discuss: • Finding relief and reframing after an autism and ADHD diagnosis • Honouring personal needs as part of everyday life • Challenging common myths in leadership an…

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India are Cricket World Cup 2025 Champions! 32:27

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India's Women celebrate a historic day as they are crowned ICC World Cup Cricket CHAMPIONS for 2025! After a thrilling semi final victory over Australia, they came up on top against South Africa with some heroics from Shafali Varma, Deepti Sharma and the entire team. Join Ashwin and DJ to celebrate this momentous day and talk about all things regar…

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LH #119 Learning To Love America with Christian Ray Flores 1:09:23

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From refugee to Russian pop star, startup founder to life coach and evangelist pastor — Christian Ray Flores's journey has spanned continents, ideologies, and careers. In this remarkable conversation, John explores how those experiences shaped Christian's views on creativity, entrepreneurship, AI, faith, and the American dream. Can such diverse ide…

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LH #118 Human Moments: the View from Crotonville w. Jay Moore and Doug Scott 55:33

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The human heart of learning in a digital age. Jay Moore and Doug Scott look back on the legendary Crotonville leadership institute — and forward to what its ethos means for learning in the age of AI. They tell John Helmer how a culture built on humility, connection and trust continues to shape GE's learning legacy today. As training becomes more di…

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Mental Health with Kelly Winstanley, Mental Heath Matters 23:36

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Content warning: In this episode, we are talking about the topic of mental health and refer to self-harm and suicide. If any of the conversation causes you distress and you need to speak to someone, please consider contacting a family member or friend for additional support. However, if you need professional help, please contact NHS 111 option 2 (i…

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Shubman Gill is new ODI Captain as India defeat West Indies in the first test 31:30

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DJ and Ashwin get together this week to talk about some breaking news from the Indian Men's cricket world - Shubman Gill is the new ODI captain, and Rohit Sharma is out. While Rohit and Virat are still in the ODI squad for Australia, with one eye on the 2027 World Cup, will they keep their spots for the next 2 years? They also talk about India's cr…

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Autism with Nicole - Australia and New Zealand 17:21

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In this episode, Flic Manning chats with inclusion strategist Nicole Marshall on late autism diagnosis, unmasking, and the simple changes that make work humane and effective. • Self-discovery through adult autism diagnosis and identity work • The cost of masking and energy management • Common workplace misconceptions about neurodivergence • Lessons…

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Living with an Ostomy, with Keely Cat-Wells and Nate Hadlock, UOAA 46:38

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Nate Hadlock and Keely Cat-Wells, advocates from the United Ostomy Associations of America, join us to address common questions and dispel myths and the stigma about living with an ostomy. Millions of people worldwide have a stoma, yet there is a significant lack of knowledge and awareness about ostomies and the life-saving treatment they provide. …

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India crush Pakistan 3-0 to win their ninth Asia Cup 34:58

2M ago34:58

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DJ and Ashwin wrap the dramatic #IndvPak final and discuss the highs and lows of a controversial #AsiaCup2025By Edges & Sledges

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LH117 AI, Productivity & Humans in Charge with Brian Murphy 52:37

2M ago52:37

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The Human Side of AI at Work Brian Murphy, Global Head of Learning & Development at NTT DATA, shares his perspective on how AI is reshaping work and productivity. Drawing on his experience at Microsoft, AstraZeneca, and Citi, Brian argues for a human-centric coalition between people and machines. He explores how L&D and HR can steer organizations t…

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Hearing Loss with Lidia Best, European Federation of Hard of Hearing People 51:33

2M ago51:33

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Lydia Best, President of the European Federation of Hard of Hearing People (EFHOH), shares her personal journey with hearing loss and explains the barriers faced by the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. We discuss the emotional impact of hearing loss, technological solutions like cochlear implants, and practical ways to create more inclusive comm…

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Dementia with Paul Hoskins and Tim Wilkins, Alzheimer's Society 40:49

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Tim Wilkins from the Alzheimer's Society and Paul Hoskins join us to discuss dementia. The stigma and misconceptions around dementia often paint a bleak picture of life after diagnosis. Paul has a different story to tell as he is living with frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer's. "Some days can be very hard. Some days are a lot easier," Paul expl…

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LH #116 How L&D Gets Leverage, with Lori Niles-Hoffman 1:12:37

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Systems, skills and the eight levers of learning transformation. Lori Niles-Hoffman, learning strategist and data evangelist, joins John to explore how L&D can escape legacy mindsets and regain strategic impact. Drawing on her new book, Lori outlines the eight key levers for enterprise learning transformation, why ecosystems matter more than platfo…

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The Asia Cup 2025 Preview! 32:14

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In this week's episode Ashwin and Varun come together to preview the 2025 Asia Cup T20I tournament that kicks off in the UAE on September 9th, 2025. They talk about the conditions in the UAE, recent form for all the sides, and then preview the expected playing 11 for Team India. Will Samson retain his spot in the XI, or will Jitesh get a very well-…

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Conversation with Tim Wigmore, Author of Test Cricket: A History 36:28

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In this week's episode Ashwin interviews Tim Wigmore, author of the new book "Test Cricket: A History". They talk about his new book, the longevity of Test Cricket, and the journey from the origins of test cricket to it's current day avatar with Bazball. Check out Tim's book in bookstores near you or online! Edges and Sledges - India's #1 Cricket P…

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LH115 Meet Your New Math(s) Teacher: a Robot Dog, with Jan Liphardt 57:55

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Stanford professor Jan Liphardt—founder of OpenMind—joins the podcast to explore the future of learning at the intersection of AI, robotics, and human development. He explains why robot dogs might be ideal math tutors, how Socratic dialogue can be scaled through machines, and what AI means for education, healthcare, and daily life. A bold vision of…