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Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash is your guide to overcoming the hidden buildup of stress and burnout in today’s high-pressure world. Hosted by Dr. Ash Kumar, this podcast offers practical, science-backed tools to help you recognize early signs of stress, develop sustainable management techniques, and build resilience. Whether you're a professional balancing competing demands or simply seeking a healthier work-life balance, each episode delivers actionable insights that will empower you to t ...
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The Hidden Stress of Healers – A Conversation with Mubarak Mansoor Ali 🎙️
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Send us a text Hosts: Dr. Ash Kumar Guest: Mubarak Mansoor Ali – Mental Health Professional, Educator & Advocate Release Date: June 13th, 2025 In This Conversation... In this eye-opening episode of Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash, mental health practitioner Mubarak Mansoor Ali joins Dr. Ash to unpack the unseen emotional toll carried by healthcare…
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Hungry for More: Emotional Hunger, Mindful Eating & the FUEL Framework with Dr. Adrienne Youdim
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Send us a text In This Conversation... Dr. Ash welcomes Dr. Adrienne Youdim, a renowned internal medicine physician and obesity expert, to explore the deeper drivers of hunger, weight challenges, and emotional well-being. Together, they dive into the emotional, cultural, and psychological roots of overeating—and how we can learn to nourish ourselve…
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From Boiling Point to Balance – Introduction to Environmental Management 🎙️
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Send us a text In This Conversation... Dr. Ash Kumar and Fionnuala Featherstone open Section III of The Boiling Frog—Environmental Management, a crucial step in transforming chronic stress into sustainable well-being. If resilience management is about strengthening your inner world, environmental management is about managing the outer world—the sys…
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Tapping Into Inner Power – The Real Meaning of Resourcefulness 🎙️
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Send us a text In the final chapter of Resilience Management from The Boiling Frog, Dr. Ash Kumar and Fionnuala Featherstone explore what it truly means to be resourceful—not just in terms of material assets, but in how we access and activate our inner strength, especially during life's most challenging moments. Dr. Ash shares a moving patient stor…
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Thriving Through Change – How to Build an Adaptive Response
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Send us a text In today’s episode of Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash, we dive into the concept of adaptive response, a crucial skill from Dr. Ash’s book, The Boiling Frog. Life throws unexpected challenges our way—whether it's a personal crisis, a career setback, or a change we never saw coming. How we respond determines whether we get stuck in fe…
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The Future of Success is Happiness: A Conversation with Alexia Georghiou
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Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash, we explore the science of happiness, workplace well-being, and emotional resilience with Alexia Georghiou—Author of The Future of Work Is Human & The Future of Success Is Happiness. Alexia shares practical strategies for boosting happiness through micro habits, emotional …
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Fixed vs. Growth Mindset Which One Are You Choosing?
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Send us a text In This Conversation... Dr. Ash Kumar and Fionnuala Featherstone dive deep into the power of mindset—exploring how the way we think, learn, and adapt can define our personal and professional growth. Do you believe intelligence and abilities are fixed, or do you see challenges as opportunities for growth? This episode will help you re…
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Mindful Media Consumption: Protecting Your Mental Health in a Divided World
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Send us a text In this special episode, Dr. Ash Kumar and Aparna Dalakoti dive deep into the impact of digital content on mental health and the increasing challenges of navigating a world filled with viral controversies and online stress. From the Ranveer Allahbadia (BeerBiceps) controversy to broader questions of influencer responsibility, media e…
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Soar with Your Strengths – Leadership, Growth, and Resilience
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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Ash and Phil Eason, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, discuss how to soar with your strengths by transforming talents into leadership power. They explore the importance of self-awareness, trust, and vulnerability in building strong relationships and navigating organizational culture. Phil emphasizes leveragi…
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Social Intelligence: Building Stronger, Meaningful Connections
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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Ash Kumar and guest, Fionnuala Featherstone delve into the concept of social intelligence and its significance in fostering resilience within organizations. They explore the importance of effective communication, understanding emotions, and creating a supportive culture that values teamwork and individual st…
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How Emotional Intelligence Transforms Stress
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Send us a text How well do you understand and manage your emotions? In this episode of Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash, we explore the critical role of emotional intelligence in personal and professional growth. Learn how self-awareness, authentic communication, and social intelligence contribute to resilience, improved relationships, and overall …
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Send us a text In this episode of the Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash podcast, Dr. Ash sits down with Fionnuala Featherstone to talk about resilience management. The conversation explores the importance of self-management, emotional and social intelligence, and the role of support networks in building resilience. They emphasize the need for proact…
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Facing Fears: The Reality of First Responders
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Send us a text Join Dr. Ash Kumar in this compelling episode of Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash as he sits down with Steve Whiteside, a former firefighter with nearly two decades of service. Together, they delve into Steve’s incredible journey into the fire service, offering a rare glimpse into the challenges and fears faced by first responders. S…
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Self-Discipline: Mastering Control Over Your Actions
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Send us a text How do you build the kind of self-discipline that transforms your life? In this episode, Dr. Ash Kumar breaks it down, sharing real stories and practical tips to help you take control of your habits and routines. From the power of self-awareness to creating accountability systems that actually work, Dr. Ash explores how discipline ca…
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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Ash discusses the critical role of self-care in achieving overall well-being. He emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach that encompasses physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Through personal anecdotes and insights, he highlights the challenges professionals face in maintaining self-care …
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Book Launch Special Episode | Managing Stress with Dr. Ash & Kim Peterson Stone
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Send us a text In this conversation, Dr. Ash Kumar discusses the complexities of managing stress and burnout in high-pressure environments. He introduces the concept of the 'boiling frog' analogy to illustrate how chronic stress can go unnoticed until it manifests in severe health issues. Dr. Ash emphasizes the importance of self-management, emotio…
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Self-Awareness: The Foundation of Personal Growth
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Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of self-awareness—your ability to recognize and understand your emotions, values, strengths, and weaknesses. Discover how this foundational skill impacts every aspect of your life, from fostering emotional regulation and better decision-making to identifying early signs of stress…
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Self-Accountability: Taking Extreme Ownership of Your Actions
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Send us a text In this episode Dr. Ash is joined by executive and life coach, Fionnuala Featherstone, to explore the importance of self-accountability and extreme ownership for effective self-management. They discuss how, in contemporary culture, it has become commonplace for individuals to engage in a blame and shame cycle rather than taking respo…
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Ash teams up with Your Year of Miracles coach, Cari Garcia, to celebrate the launch of The Boiling Frog Workbook, a practical guide to cultivating self-awareness and personal growth. Together, they dive into the power of balancing the brain’s creative and analytical sides for stress management and explore how gra…
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Send us a text Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive deep into a topic that’s more relevant than ever: workplace stress and burnout, especially in India’s fast-paced corporate world. Joining Dr. Ash, a seasoned healthcare professional, is Jayendra Ippili, an expert in yoga and integrative medicine. Together, they unpack the growing epidemic of …
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Ash is joined by Claudia Bond, a seasoned trainer and mindset coach, to delve into the insights of The Boiling Frog Workbook. Together, they explore the powerful "boiling frog" metaphor, illustrating how chronic stress can quietly build over time, eventually leading to burnout if left unchecked. Dr. Ash candidly …
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Send us a text In this episode, the untimely and tragic passing of Anna Sebastian serves as a powerful starting point for examining the impact of work-related stress in multinational companies. Host Dr. Ash, a seasoned healthcare professional with over 30 years of experience, joins corporate wellness coach Aparna Dalakoti to unpack the prevalence o…
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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Ash Kumar sits down with guest Dr. Dike Drummond, CEO of TheHappyMD.com, physician coach, and healthcare speaker, to share practical strategies for managing stress and preventing burnout—especially for those in high-stress professions. Dr. Ash opens up about his journey from burnout to resilience and introduces h…
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TRAILER: Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash—Tune in for Episode 1 this Thursday, October 31st!
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Send us a text Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash is a podcast that will guide you to overcoming the hidden buildup of stress and burnout in today’s high-pressure world. Hosted by Dr. Ash Kumar, this podcast offers practical, science-backed tools to help you recognize early signs of stress, develop sustainable management techniques, and build resilie…
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