Abhay chats with Mayur Chaudhuri, NFL assistant linebackers coach for the Carolina Panthers, about the emotional journey of coaching, the importance of mental health for all, and the impact of his cultural identity on coaching. They discuss the significance of routines, the role of data and analytics in coaching, and how success is measured beyond just wins and losses. Mayur shares personal insights and experiences that highlight the importance of building relationships with players and the challenges faced in the high-pressure environment of professional football.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:01 The Emotional Journey of a Football Season
05:34 Mental Health and Self-Care in Coaching
08:28 Communication Styles, the Appeal of Defense and Special Teams
13:55 Sponsor Break - Travelopod
14:29 Signature Moments in Coaching Career
16:53 Cultural Identity and Coaching Dynamics
21:49 Leadership and Coaching Philosophy
24:32 Navigating Ambition and Expectations
34:46 Sponsor Break - Timberdog
35:16 Grounding in Identity and Inner Voice
34:43 Influential Coaches and Personal Heroes
40:27 Quirks of Coaching and Referee Relationships
43:23 The Role of Data and Analytics in Coaching
46:34 Measuring Success and Conclusions

A huge shout out to one of the first Ram fans I ever knew in Deepa Macpherson who along with her husband Bob helps make and deliver free custom homemade birthday cakes to at-risk and underserved youth.
This is through cake4kids and you can go to cake4kids.org to learn more and get involved!

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Abhay shares a chat with pioneering polar explorer Preet Chandi. Born and raised in Derby in England, Preet is a British Army officer, a physiotherapist, and a record‑breaking adventure athlete who became the first woman of color to complete a solo expedition to the South Pole. She has since gone on to break multiple Guinness World Records for solo, unsupported Antarctic ski expeditions, using her journeys to challenge perceived norms about who belongs in extreme adventure environments and to inspire others to push their own boundaries. Preet shares her journey of adventure, the importance of discipline over motivation, and how her cultural heritage and community support fuel her expeditions. She discusses the challenges of preparation, facing fears, and the vulnerability that comes with pushing boundaries. Preet emphasizes the significance of learning from failures and the need for self-acceptance in achieving success. Preet encourages all of us to take our first steps in finding and realizing our own adventures, no matter how daunting they may seem.

(0:00 - 2:34) Introduction
(2:34) Part 1 - Everyday rituals and adventures, Training and resilience
(13:02) Sponsor break: Travelopod
(13:37) Part 2 - Dealing with miscues and fear, Ambition and humility, Identity and Fundraising
(29:45) Sponsor break: Timberdog
(30:16) Part 3 - Fragility on a Polar Expedition, The meaning of Adventure and Exploring
(38:35) Conclusion

Please help support Preet on her next journey to become the first woman to travel solo to the North Pole: https://www.gofundme.com/f/next-expedition

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Abhay shares a conversation with Asmita Satyarthi, the CEO of the Satyarthi Movement for Global Compassion. They explore the pressing global issues of conflict, inequality, and indifference, emphasizing the transformative power of compassion as a solution. Asmita shares her insights on how compassion can redefine problem-solving, urging listeners to connect deeply with the suffering of others and take mindful action. She reflects on her upbringing in a household dedicated to social justice, inspired by her father, Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi, and discusses the importance of grassroots movements in driving systemic change. They also chatted about practical and actionable steps for everyone to embrace compassion as a vital tool for personal and societal change.
Please also check out the new book Karuna: The Power of Compassion, by Kailash Satyarthi

(0:00 - 2:45) Introduction
(2:45) Part 1 - Journey of Compassion, Mindful Problem Solving, Compassion Quotient
(14:55) Break and Sponsor message
(16:09) Part 2 - Justice and Corporate Responsibility and Equity, Leading with Compassion, Personal Tips
(29:25) Break and Sponsor message
(30:34) Part 3 - Sympathy vs. Empathy vs. Compassion, Activism for Everyone
(41:00) Conclusions

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please call 888-373-7888
visit https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en or https://www.iom.int/counter-trafficking

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