Best Kumar Deepak Podcasts (2025)

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Deepak Kumar & Naveen Chugh - Building Tech That Behavioral Health Actually Uses 16:33

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6h ago16:33

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with co-founders Naveen Chugh and Deepak Kumar, a tech duo who’ve spent 13+ years solving operational challenges in the behavioral health space - from compliance to automation to client engagement. They dive into what it really takes to get clinicians to embrace new …

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Art as Therapy - Alain de Botton - John Armstrong 19:08

7h ago19:08

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In this episode, I discuss the book Art as Therapy which talks about using art as a form of therapy for our emotional struggles. About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene heights of the Himalayas. Every episode brings you powerful ideas, timeless wisdom, and life-changing stories—one boo…

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A Guided Walking Meditation - Thich Nhat Hanh 19:07

16h ago19:07

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Today, I pick a short book called Walking Meditation: Easy Steps to Mindfulness. It is written by Nguyen Anh-Huong and Thich Nhat Hanh. With the help of this book and exercises prescribed in it, I share a guided walking meditation with you. Listen to this episode and practice a slow walk while you listen. About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is…

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Josh Nelson - From Burnout to Business: Growing Ethical ABA Practices with Clarity and Compliance 10:40

1d ago10:40

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy A. Zercher sits down with Josh Nelson, CXO and co-founder of ABA Impact, to talk about building ABA businesses that are ethical, compliant, and scalable - without sacrificing clinical values. Josh unpacks what he's learned from tens of thousands of conversations with clinician-entreprene…

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A Short Story by Franz Kafka - Jackals and Arabs 19:05

2d ago19:05

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In this episode, I narrate a brilliant short story called Jackals and Arabs. It was written by Franz Kafka over a hundred years ago. About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene heights of the Himalayas. Every episode brings you powerful ideas, timeless wisdom, and life-changing stories—one…

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Is Novel Autobiographical? - An Essay by Salman Rushdie 18:46

3d ago18:46

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From Salman Rushdie's book titled Languages of Truth, I pick one essay and share it with you. Is novel autobiographical? Does the author merely reproduce his experiences in a novel? Or is there something more to it. Salman Rushdie answers these questions in this essay. About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming…

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Building Leaders & Businesses: Lessons from a Financial Services Veteran | Paisa Vaisa | Anupam Gupta 1:00:59

3d ago1:00:59

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Rashesh Shah, the veteran Chairman of Edelweiss Financial Services. In this exclusive episode, Rashesh Shah unpacks the India growth story, revealing how Edelweiss navigated market volatility to build a financial powerhouse. Discover the secrets behind Edelweiss's journey from a merchant banker to a diver…

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From Compliance to Competence: Allyson Wharam on Elevating ABA Training and Supervision 10:05

6d ago10:05

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What if your ABA training systems didn’t just check boxes - but actually built confident, competent clinicians? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Allyson Wharam, M.Ed., BCBA, the founder of Sidekick Learning, to explore how behavioral health organizations can rethink training, supervision, and clin…

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Christina Gravina | Building Autonomy and Respect in ABA for Teens and Adults 8:57

8d ago8:57

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What does it look like when adults with disabilities are given real choice and dignity in their services? In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, we sit down with Christina Gravina, M.Ed, BCBA, LABA - founder and CEO of BILT, Inc. - to explore a powerful, people-first approach to ABA and IDD services. Christina shares: Why she started BILT…

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Serpent Worship Folktales from India - Naaga by K Hari Kumar 20:11

8d ago20:11

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Continuing our discussion on K Hari Kumar's book Naaga: Discovering the Extraordinary World of Serpent Worship, I narrate some of the folktales from different parts of India that examplify the age-old between humans and serpents in this culture. About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene …

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A Book on Serpent Worship - Naaga by K Hari Kumar 20:34

9d ago20:34

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In this episode, I take you to the mystical world of serpents with the help of a recently published book, Naaga: Discovering the Extraordinary World of Serpent Worship. About A Book A Day podcast: This podcast is hosted by author Deepak Rana, coming to you from the serene heights of the Himalayas. Every episode brings you powerful ideas, timeless w…

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Jeron Trotman | Building Community, Elevating BTs, and Redefining Leadership in ABA 8:31

11d ago8:31

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In this candid and powerful episode of Tim Talks, host Tim Zercher sits down with Jeron Trotman - founder of Black Men in Behavior Analysis, ABAVerzus, the Behavior Technician Association, and co-founder of The ABA Collab. Jeron shares how he's reshaping the ABA landscape through authentic community-building, inclusive leadership, and systemic refo…

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Love in the Time of Hate - Urdu Poetry - Rakhshanda Jalil 20:26

10d ago20:26

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In this episode, I discuss a couple of chapters from Rakhshanda Jalil's book Love in the Time of Hate. Rakhshanda Jalil is one of India’s most respected literary voices—an accomplished writer, critic, and translator with a deep love for Urdu literature. Her work bridges cultures, languages, and histories, making the richness of Urdu poetry and pros…

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Inside the Bank: Rates, Risks, and Responsible Credit | Paisa Vaisa 33:01

10d ago33:01

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In this insightful episode of Paisa Vaisa, join host Anupam Gupta as he explores the intricate world of Indian banking with Narendranath Mishra, Head of Retail and Agri Loans at DCB Bank. Discover how bank deposits stack up against the booming mutual fund industry and what this means for your financial planning. Mr. Mishra breaks down the impact of…

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Meditations on Fear - Thich Nhat Hanh 15:34

13d ago15:34

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In this episode, I narrate some of the passages from Thich Nhat Hanh's book Fear: Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm. Thich Nhat teaches how the practice of mindfulness can help us overcome some of our deepest fears. Thank you for listening. Please don't forget to like and follow. Join us on Kalampedia to support.…

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What is the Art of Love - Erich Fromm 20:59

14d ago20:59

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In this episode, I pick Erich Fromm's masterpiece on the subject of love: The Art of Loving. First published in 1956, this book is not a self-help manual on how to find love. It’s something far more radical. Fromm, a psychoanalyst and humanist philosopher, makes us see love as a form of art which we practise instead of seeing as an object which we …

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Dr. Summer Gainey | Personalizing Outcomes in ABA & Preparing for What’s Next 10:20

14d ago10:20

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In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Dr. Summer Gainey, BCBA-D, to explore what it really means to lead outcomes-driven care without losing sight of personalization. Summer shares how her team balances data with human connection, why meaningful goals don’t always fit neatly into a report, and how her policy…

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Henry Xie | Elevating Human Work Through Automation in ABA 8:34

17d ago8:34

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In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, Timothy Zercher sits down with Henry Xie, Founder and CEO of Simple Fractal, to explore how automation is transforming the ABA space. Henry shares how his team builds trust in a competitive market, why his hiring process prioritizes second-career coders, and what it really means to "elevate human work." Fr…

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Reading Kahlil Gibran - The Secrets of the Heart 20:07

16d ago20:07

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Kahlil Gibran's writings are well known for their lyrical genius and blending an element of mysticism into philosophy. In this episode, I narrate two beautiful prose poems, taken from one of his early collections called The Secrets of the Heart. Thank you for listening. Kindly visit Kalampedia to keep supporting.…

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Finding Happiness through Zen Philosophy - Chris Prentiss 20:07

18d ago20:07

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In his book Zen and the Art of Happiness, author Chris Prentiss some simple but profound Zen ideas that can help us find happiness in everyday life. Let's find out more about it. Thank you for listening. Please like and follow the podcast. If you would like to support, you can visit us on Kalampedia.…

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Beyond the Boundary: KheloMore's Vision for India's Sporting Future | Paisa Vaisa 1:18:35

17d ago1:18:35

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Get ready for a deep dive into India's booming sports tech landscape! In this exclusive Paisa Paisa episode, we're joined by Jatin Paranjape, Founder, and Ujwal Deole, Co-founder & COO of KheloMore, the trailblazers revolutionizing sports participation across the nation. Discover how KheloMore is building a true "super app" that connects players wi…

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The Philosophy of Zen and Tao - Kakuzo Okakura - The Book of Tea 28:05

19d ago28:05

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While reading Kakuzo Okakura's The Book of Tea, one learns how the philosophy of Chinese Taoism permeated through aesthetics into the tea-ceremonies and how that gave rise to the practice of Zen. It's quite an experience to understand these old philosophical schools, their origins and practice. Let's do that with the help of Okakura's book. Thank y…

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Jeff Thompson | From Franchise Mogul to Autism Advocate: Building Clinics That Actually Work 22:09

21d ago22:09

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Jeff Thompson went from selling 350+ franchises around the world to radically changing lives in the autism space. In this candid episode of Tim Talks, Jeff shares how his own mental health journey - and eventual autism diagnosis - reshaped everything he believed about success, leadership, and impact. Host Timothy Zercher dives into Jeff’s leadershi…

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The Classic of Tea by Lu Yu - Tea Philosophy and History by Kakuzo Okakura - Audiobook 25:06

20d ago25:06

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Once again, I am continuing my reading on tea. The Book of Tea is a classic on the subject, written by Kakuzo Okakura. In this episode, I discuss the history of tea in China and Japan, particularly focusing on another classic called Cha Jing (The Classic of Tea) by Lu Yu. Thank you for listening. Hope you are enjoying these book reading sessions. P…

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The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura - Teaism Audiobook 22:39

21d ago22:39

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In this episode, I, while sipping a cup of tea, read out a chapter of Kakuzo Okakura's masterpiece The Book of Tea. In this chapter, Kakuzo describes the philosophy of Teaism through the lens of Eastern culture and how it has reached the West. Thank you for taking time to listen. Please like and follow this podcast. For any queries or feedback, ple…

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Ken Huey | Leading with Heart: Building Trauma-Informed Systems That Actually Work 8:32

23d ago8:32

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In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, I sit down with Dr. Ken Huey -founder of the Hope Group and nationally recognized voice in trauma-informed care. With over 25 years in behavioral health, Ken breaks down what’s really changed in trauma treatment, how to scale with values intact, and why most providers miss the mark on truly trauma-in…

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So That You Know - Poetry Book by Mani Rao 17:49

22d ago17:49

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In this episode I pick Mani Rao's poetry collection called So That You Know and read out some of my favourite poems from the book. Thank you so much for listening. Don't forget to like and follow. If you'd like to support, please visit Kalampedia.

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Art of Listening - Mindfulness Meditation by Thich Nhat Hanh 21:20

23d ago21:20

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How to listen? Thich Nhat Hanh, the great Zen master, has a few suggestions for us. I discuss some of his ideas, as shared in his short book How to Listen. I hope this will be of great value in all your future conversations. Thank you for... wait for it... listening! Yes, thank you so much for being a good listener, I truly feel grateful. Keep supp…

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Carly & Jon Weinberg - Building a Neurodiverse School That Actually Works 11:34

25d ago11:34

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How do you grow a school and therapy center without losing quality or culture? You hire intentionally. You build slowly. And you make collaboration non-negotiable. In this episode, Tim sits down with Carly and Jon Weinberg, the leaders behind Project Infinity School and Beyond ABA Therapy - two integrated programs creating a better path for neurodi…

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The Big Shift: India's Financial Future & Your Portfolio | Anupam Gupta 40:12

24d ago40:12

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Hey everyone! Anupam Gupta is back with an exclusive conversation with Sandip Raichura, a key figure at PL Capital, a firm with a storied history spanning over 80 years in Indian finance. Get ready to unlock the secrets to India's burgeoning wealth creation! We're going deep into the transformative journey of India's equity culture, driven by innov…

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The Golden Question Every Educator and Parent Should Be Asking | Dr. David Meichenbaum 10:17

29d ago10:17

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In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, I sit down with Dr. David Meichenbaum, a nationally recognized leader in autism intervention and behavioral consultation. We dive into what it really means to work collaboratively with families, educators, and schools to support learners with autism or behavioral challenges. Dr. Meichenbaum shares his "Gol…

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Reading a Covid Short Story - 9 Pebbles 9 Ripples by Dr Sweety Shinde 18:49

28d ago18:49

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9 Pebbles, 9 Ripples is a collection of nine short stories, written by Dr Sweety Shinde. What is unique about this book is that each story captures a unique rasa (emotion/mood) as described in the classical Sanskrit literature. In this episode I narrate a short story from the collection which will take you back to the Covid times in 2020. Thank you…

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Bibliotherapy Techniques - Reading for Healing - Bijal Shah 21:14

29d ago21:14

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In this episode, I discuss some of the bibliotherapy ways which can help you experience reading and writing with the most therapeutic benefits. Once again, I am taking help from Bijal Shah's book Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading. Thank you very much for listening. Keep liking and following the podcast. If you would like to support more, …

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Bibliotherapy - Healing Through Reading - Book by Bijal Shah 20:15

30d ago20:15

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Today I am going to discuss a subject that has been really close to my heart: bibliotherapy. With the help of Bijal Shah's book Bibliotherapy: The Healing Power of Reading, I am going to explore this idea further and explain how reading books can offer a form of therapy. Thank you for tuning in and listening to the podcast. Don't forget to like and…

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Patrick Faga | From Flashcards to FirstWork: Digitizing ABA for Independent Learning 9:28

1M ago9:28

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On this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, Timothy Zercher sits down with Patrick Faga, Founder of FirstWork, to explore how technology is reshaping ABA lesson delivery. Patrick shares how his background as a behavior technician sparked the idea to ditch laminated flashcards in favor of scalable, digital learning tools - and how that decision is cr…

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Nietzsche's Consolations for a Difficult Life - Alain de Botton - Philosophy Books 14:01

1M ago14:01

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In the concluding episode of our discussion on the book The Consolations of Philosophy, we discuss Friedrich Nietzsche's ideas on how to deal with difficulties in our life. Thank you for listening. Please subscribe to the podcast and join us on Kalampedia to show your support.

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Beyond Hospitals: How Home Healthcare is Reshaping Indian Medical Care 36:14

1M ago36:14

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Explore the future of healthcare in India with Vishal Lathwal, CEO of Apollo HomeCare. Uncover the booming Indian home healthcare market (projected to hit USD 64.4 Billion by 2033), a vital solution for hospital bed burden and high costs. Learn how Apollo HomeCare delivers integrated home healthcare services, including skilled nursing care, physiot…

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Schopenhauer's Consolations on Love - Alain de Botton - Philosophy 20:03

1M ago20:03

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Arthur Schopenhauer was a 19th-century German philosopher whose idea of will-to-life still helps us understand ourselves. In this episode we discuss his philosophical consolations on the matters of romantic love, as described by Alain de Botton in his book The Consolations of Philosophy. Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the world of literature…

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Consolations from Montaigne's Essays - Alain de Botton - Philosophy 20:30

1M ago20:30

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Michel de Montaigne was a French philosopher famous for his Essays. In this episode I discuss some if his ideas, as described in Alain de Botton's book The Consolations of Philosophy, which can help us navigate through our feeling of inadequacy. By the way, just like that we completed 400 episodes. Truly grateful for each one of you who made it pos…

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Stoic Wisdom to Deal with Frustrations - Seneca - Alain de Botton (Philosophy) 20:12

1M ago20:12

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We are discussing Alain de Botton's wonderful book The Consolations of Philosophy this week. In today's episode I discuss the consolations on frustrations, based on Seneca's stoic philosophical school of thought. Thank you for listening. Please like and subscribe. You can visit Kalampedia to show us more support.…

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Epicurus's Philosophy of Happiness - Alain de Botton 30:37

1M ago30:37

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Continuing our discussion on Alain de Botton's book The Consolations of Philosophy, I discuss Epicurean ideas today and how it can find consolation if we don't possess enough material wealth. Thank you for listening. Please like and subscribe, and also support us on Kalampedia.

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Scaling ABA with Heart: Operational Lessons from Mordy Friedberg (Best Buds ABA) 11:10

1M ago11:10

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In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Mordy Friedberg, Director of Operations at Best Buds ABA, to unpack the reality of building and scaling an ABA practice in today’s climate. Mordy shares how he transitioned from long-term care into ABA, why workforce shortages are slowing down care, and how to grow witho…

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Socratic Consolation for Unpopularity - Alain de Botton - Philosophy Book 18:07

1M ago18:07

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Today I have got Alain de Botton's book The Consolations of Philosophy with me and I start with the first consolation in this episode. It is the consolation for unpopularity, explained through the life and teachings of the great Greek philosopher Socrates. Keep listening to know more about the book and its ideas. Thank you for tuning in. Please lik…

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Bangladesh Liberation - India Pakistan 1971 War - Sam Dalrymple 21:19

1M ago21:19

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In the concluding episode of our discussion on Sam Dalrymple's book Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and Making of the Modern Asia, I discuss the 1971 war of India and Pakistan, as a result of which Bangladesh came into existence. This was the fifth and the final partition that took place in the Indian subcontinent. Thank you for listening. Please …

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Building for the 51%: Elevating BCBA Support, Mentorship & Clinical Quality with Dr. Kristen Byra 9:42

1M ago9:42

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In this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Dr. Kristen Byra, BCBA-D and founder of Upskill ABA, to dive into the evolving challenges - and opportunities - in ABA today. Kristen shares her mission behind "building for the 51%," a call to action for supporting the growing wave of newly certified BCBAs who often ent…

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Kashmir, Junagadh and Hyderabad - Partition of Indian Princely States - Sam Dalrymple 31:57

1M ago31:57

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Continuing our discussion on Sam Dalrymple's book Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia, today we discuss the partition and accession of three important princely states: Kashmir, Junagadh and Hyderabad. Thank you for listening. Please like and subscribe if you enjoyed the podcast. Support us on Kalampedia.…

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PMS Masterclass: Finding Multi-Baggers in India's Small & Mid-Cap Stocks 32:55

1M ago32:55

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Ready to elevate your equity investment strategy? Join Sheetal Malpani, CIO of Tamohara Investment Managers, as he demystifies Portfolio Management Services (PMS). Explore the benefits of PMS, including customized portfolios and the pursuit of alpha returns, compared to traditional mutual funds. Gain a fresh perspective on the Indian stock market's…

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India-Pakistan Partition - Sam Dalrymple - Shattered Lands 27:07

1M ago27:07

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Continuing our discussion on Sam Dalrymple's book Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia, I discuss the most talked-about partition - India and Pakistan. Thank you so much for listening. Don't forget to like and subscribe. Please support me on Kalampedia.

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India-Burma Partition - Shattered Lands by Sam Dalrymple 29:35

1M ago29:35

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In this episode, I pick Sam Dalrymple's debut book Shattered Lands: Five Partitions and the Making of Modern Asia, and discuss the story of India-Burma (now Myanmar) partition. Keep following the podcast to hear more about the other partitions that shaped the maps of South Asia and gave rise to a number of independent nations. Thank you for listeni…

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Bollywood Songs and Movies on Rains - Monsoon Feelings Book 31:37

1M ago31:37

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In the final episode of our series on this book called Monsoon Feelings, I discuss some of the Bollywood songs and movies that carry the monsoon theme. I hope you've enjoyed listening to this discussion. Thank you for listening. Do not forget to like and subscribe. Visit Kalampedia to support us.