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Author: Navya Ramachandran
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Hey guys! I have started this podcast keeping in mind that there are a lot of people my age around me and probably elsewhere who have a lot of burning questions about a wide variety of lifestyle based topics. Through this cast I would love to share a lot of my experiences while nerding out on scientific facts to lead a healthier, more balanced life. I hope you guys enjoy it!😉
P.S: No matter who you are, a student or someone with a job, just take a step back, relax and enjoy the show.🚀
P.S: No matter who you are, a student or someone with a job, just take a step back, relax and enjoy the show.🚀
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In today's 100th episode special, I talk about the life-changing impact this podcast has had on me. A huge thank you to all you awesome listeners out there! I hope you guys enjoy.😁If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.comUntil next time, happy reading and Keep Exploring🚀!Check out some of my previous episodes!🪴Why Your 30-Year-Old Self Determines Your 80-Year-Old Future Pomodoro vs Flowmodoro: Productivity Showdown VO2 Max Explained: How Aerobic Fitness Impacts Your Lifespan Tracking Your VO2 Max: A Step-by-Step Guide to Staying Accountable Strength Beyond Looks: The Real Benefits of Building Muscle Blue Zones Unpacked: What the Longest-Living People Do Differently Letting Go to Level Up: Exploring Mel Robbins’ 'Let Them' Theory Sleep Deprivation Unmasked Mindfulness for Better Sleep Micro habits for Maximum Impact: Small Daily Changes That Compound Over Time The 80/20 Rule in Action: Prioritizing for Optimal Results - Nerdcast | Podcast on SpotifyStories That Shape Us: The Underrated Power of Fiction in Daily Life
Today’s episode is a discussion on the importance of micro habits and why they are so under estimated. I hope you guys enjoy.😉If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me atnavya.nerdcast@gmail.com.Keep Exploring🚀!Check out some of my previous episodes! 🪴Flow, Focus, and Dopamine: The Neuroscience of Staying Engaged Dopamine-Driven Focus: The Key to Motivation and Extended Attention The Cost of the Grind: How Hustle Culture Impacts Your BodyWork Smart, Not Hard: Maximizing Impact While Minimizing StressUnlock Limitless Motivation: The Goldilocks PrincipleFeynman Technique Your Way to Motivation
In today's episode, I discuss actionable tips to live a long, healthy and happy life. And it’s not as hard as you think.😉 I really hope you guys find this helpful! 😁If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.com.Keep Exploring 🚀!Check out some of my previous episodes!🪴The Cost of the Grind: How Hustle Culture Impacts Your BodyWork Smart, Not Hard: Maximizing Impact While Minimizing StressMindfulness for Better SleepSleep Deprivation UnmaskedKeeping it Real: The Surprising Benefits of Sarcasm in your LifeFrom Awkward to Awesome: Building Social ConfidenceMaking Friends and Holding Difficult ConversationsCaffeine Chronicles: A Student's Guide to Smart Energy Boosts The Rest Spectrum: Beyond Sleep, Unveiling Different Restorative ModesExpress Yourself FearlesslyEthics and Dealing With the Wrong CrowdTrue Popularity: Standing Out While Staying AuthenticLighten Up: The Art of Finding Humor in Everyday LifeThe Storyteller's Approach: Bringing History to Life in Your StudiesCharting Your Course: Tips for Geographic Excellence🌎The Linguist's Journey: Navigating Language Studies in School
Today’s episode is a bit of an eye opener to a lot of us on why we need to start taking care of our health right now. Let's make our future selves proud together!😎If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me atnavya.nerdcast@gmail.com.Keep Exploring🚀!Check out some of my previous episodes! 🪴The Gentle Giant of Fitness: Unveiling the Power of WalkingFrom Couch to Confidence: Transformative Benefits of Moving MoreThe Cost of the Grind: How Hustle Culture Impacts Your BodyWork Smart, Not Hard: Maximizing Impact While Minimizing Stress Prep Like a Pro: Proactive Strategies for Competitive Exam Preparation (Special Episode 50)😎💪 Keeping It Real: The Surprising Benefits of Sarcasm in Your LifeGrowing Through Life’s Phases: Facing Demons and Focusing on What Matters
In today's episode, I discuss actionable steps to live happier lives just by stopping ourselves from complaining! I also talk about the 24 hour no-complaint challenge. I hope you guys find it useful. 😀If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.com.Keep Exploring🚀!Check out some of my previous episodes! 🪴When the math isn't mathing - Nerdcast | Podcast on SpotifyHustle Hard, Rest Smart: The Balancing Act You Can’t Ignore - Nerdcast | Podcast on SpotifyMeditation 101: Your Journey to Inner Peace Begins - Nerdcast | Podcast on SpotifyGuided Meditation: Your Passport to Relaxation and Clarity - Nerdcast | Podcast on SpotifyTune into Productivity: Exploring Music Without Lyrics for Learning - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
In today's episode, I discuss how you can define success for yourself and why it’s so important to do that. This is something I wish I knew earlier. I think this just might be your sigh of relief. I hope you guys find it useful. 😁If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.com.Keep Exploring 🚀!Check out my previous episode! 🪴Hustle Hard, Rest Smart: The Balancing Act You Can’t Ignore Unapologetically You: The Power of Self-Worth Stories That Shape Us: The Underrated Power of Fiction in Daily Life Flow, Focus, and Dopamine: The Neuroscience of Staying Engaged Dopamine-Driven Focus: The Key to Motivation and Extended Attention Unwrapped: Reflecting on a Year of Podcasting (New Year's Special)The Power of Connection: How Socializing Shapes Our Health, Happiness, and Success The Social Skills Toolkit: Techniques for Effortless and Impactful Socializing
In today's episode, I discuss about how to strategically hustle. How can we hustle toward our goal while unwinding and living life. I hope you guys find it useful.😁If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.com.Check out some of my previous episodes! 🍀The Cost of the Grind: How Hustle Culture Impacts Your BodyWork Smart, Not Hard: Maximizing Impact While Minimizing StressPrep Like a Pro: Proactive Strategies for Competitive Exam Preparation (Special Episode 50)😎💪Keeping It Real: The Surprising Benefits of Sarcasm in Your LifeGrowing Through Life’s Phases: Facing Demons and Focusing on What Matters
In today's episode, I talk about the importance of self-worth. It's a sort of motivation/ appreciation type of episode. I hope you guys love it!😁If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.comKeep Exploring🚀!Check out some of my previous episodes! 🪴Episode 2 (Making friends and holding difficult conversations) - Nerdcast | Podcast on SpotifyExpress yourself fearlessly - Nerdcast | Podcast on SpotifyEthics and dealing with the wrong crowd - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
In today's episode, I discuss the types of learners we all are and how you can tailor study methods to your learning style. I hope you guys find it useful.😁
If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.com
Keep Exploring🚀!
Check out some of my previous episodes! 🪴
When the math isn't mathing - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Chemistry Demystified - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Time Well Spent - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
When Physics is feeling anti-social - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Biology Unraveled - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Sleep Deprivation Unmasked - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Mindfulness for Better Sleep - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Charting Your Course: Tips for Geographic Excellence🌎 - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
The Storyteller's Approach: Bringing History to Life in Your Studies - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
The Procrastination Trap: Recognizing and Breaking Free - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
The Linguist's Journey: Navigating Language Studies in School - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
The Motivation Equation: Cracking the Code to Get Things Done - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
The Caffeine Crash: Coping with Post-Energy Slumps - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
In today's episode, I talk about the life-changing importance of reading fiction. 🤔 I hope you guys find it useful.😁
If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.com
Until next time, happy reading and Keep Exploring🚀!
Check out some of my previous episodes!🪴
Mindfulness for Better Sleep - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Sleep Deprivation Unmasked - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Keeping it Real: The Surprising Benefits of Sarcasm in your Life
From Awkward to Awesome: Building Social Confidence
Making Friends and Holding Difficult Conversations
Express Yourself Fearlessly
Ethics and Dealing With the Wrong Crowd
True Popularity: Standing Out While Staying Authentic
Lighten Up: The Art of Finding Humor in Everyday Life
The Storyteller's Approach: Bringing History to Life in Your Studies - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Charting Your Course: Tips for Geographic Excellence🌎 - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
The Linguist's Journey: Navigating Language Studies in School - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
In today's episode, I talk about the “Let Them Theory” and how it has revolutionized the way I approach annoying people and relationships in general. I hope you guys find it useful.😁
If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.com
Keep Exploring🚀!
Check out some of my previous episodes! 🪴
Episode 2 (Making friends and holding difficult conversations) - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Express yourself fearlessly - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Ethics and dealing with the wrong crowd - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
In today's episode, I talk about why being more present in the moment is so important! I also discuss actionable steps to do just that. I hope you guys find it useful. 😀
If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.com.
Keep Exploring🚀!
Check out some of my previous episodes! 🪴
Meditation 101: Your Journey to Inner Peace Begins - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Guided Meditation: Your Passport to Relaxation and Clarity - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Tune into Productivity: Exploring Music Without Lyrics for Learning - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
In today's episode, I discuss actionable steps to take back control of our motivation i.e. our dopamine levels. I hope you guys find it useful.😁
If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.com
Keep Exploring🚀!
Check out my some of my previous episodes! 😄
Busting the Morning Blues - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Sleep Deprivation Unmasked - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Mindfulness for Better Sleep - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
From Bench to Breakthrough: Interning at CCMB Hyderabad
10 Things You Need to Know Before you Turn 20
From Awkward to Awesome: Building Social Confidence
In today's episode, I talk about the Neuroscience of staying focused. 🤔 I hope you guys find it useful.😁
Stay tuned for my next episode, where I discuss actionable steps achieve infinite focus and be in-destractable.
If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.com
Keep Exploring🚀!
Further Reading 🧠
Neuroscientists Identify Brain Mechanism that Drives Focus
Scientists find new evidence to explain how we pay attention | ScienceDaily
Claustrum modulation drives altered prefrontal cortex dynamics and connectivity | Communications Biology
Check out some of my previous episodes!🪴
Meditation 101: Your Journey to Inner Peace Begins - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Guided Meditation: Your Passport to Relaxation and Clarity - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
From Awkward to Awesome: Building Social Confidence
Making Friends and Holding Difficult Conversations
Express Yourself Fearlessly
Ethics and Dealing With the Wrong Crowd
True Popularity: Standing Out While Staying Authentic
Lighten Up: The Art of Finding Humor in Everyday Life
In today's episode, I talk about the importance of progressive overload and why it’s imperative that we incorporate it into our workouts. I hope you find it insightful!😀
If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at
navya.nerdcast@gmail.com.
Keep Exploring🚀!
Check out some of my previous episodes!🪴
The Key to Stronger Workouts: How to Engage Your Muscles Step-by-Step - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Unlock Limitless Motivation: The Goldilocks Principle - Nerdcast | Podcast on SpotifyThe Gentle Giant of Fitness: Unveiling the Power of Walking - Nerdcast | Podcast on SpotifyFrom Couch to Confidence: Transformative Benefits of Moving More - Nerdcast | Podcast on SpotifyWork Smart, Not Hard: Maximizing Impact While Minimizing Stress - Nerdcast | Podcast on SpotifyThe Cost of the Grind: How Hustle Culture Impacts Your Body - Nerdcast | Podcast on SpotifyThe 80/20 Rule in Action: Prioritizing for Optimal Results - Nerdcast | Podcast on SpotifyGame On: The Power of Gamification in Real-Life Scenarios - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
Lighten Up: The Art of Finding Humor in Everyday Life - Nerdcast | Podcast on Spotify
In today's episode, I talk about how you can engage your muscles and why it’s so beneficial. I hope you guys find it useful.😁
If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.com
Keep Exploring🚀!
Check out my previous episode for a refresher! 🪴
From Science to Practice: Unlocking the Power of the World’s Greatest Stretch
Effect of Postural Ergonomics and Static Gluteus Exercise Along with Bridging on Quality of Life in Individual with Mechanical Low Back Pain
Effects of Gluteal Muscle Strengthening Exercise-Based Core Stabilization Training on Pain and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain
In today's episode, I deep dive into the science of the "World's Greatest Stretch" and actionable steps to integrate it into your everyday routine. I hope you guys find it useful.😁
If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.com. Follow me on Spotify to get instantly notified about new episodes.😁
Keep Exploring 🚀!
YouTube Tutorials ▶️
The World's Greatest Stretch (Mobility Exercise) by Squat UniversityDo This One Stretch EVERY morning (World's Greatest Stretch)
Some Extra Reading 🪴
What’s the “World’s Greatest Stretch” and Why Do Pros Love It? | The Output by Peloton
In today's episode, I talk about how podcasting has changed my life and how creating content online can change yours too! I hope you guys find it useful.😁
If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.com.
You can follow me on Spotify to get instantly notified when a new episode is out.
Happy New Year and Keep Exploring🚀!
Today’s episode is a self-reflection on my experience of burnout. I discuss simple mindset shifts we can implement right away to get out of a slump. I hope you guys find it useful.😉
If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at
navya.nerdcast@gmail.com.
Keep Exploring🚀!
Check out some of my previous episodes! 🪴
The Cost of the Grind: How Hustle Culture Impacts Your Body
Work Smart, Not Hard: Maximizing Impact While Minimizing Stress
Unlock Limitless Motivation: The Goldilocks Principle
Feynman Technique Your Way to Motivation
In today's episode as a continuation of the previous episode, I talk about how we can measure our VO2 max. I hope you guys find it useful.😁
If you would like to contact me in case of any queries or want to suggest any topics that you would like me to address, you can mail me at navya.nerdcast@gmail.com
Keep Exploring🚀!
How do you calculate your results?
Kilometers: VO2max = (22.351 x kilometers) - 11.288
Miles: VO2max = (35.97 x miles) - 11.29
Links for Reference:☘️
https://www.verywellfit.com/fitness-test-for-endurance-12-minute-run-3120264
Calculate your Cooper test results




