Happy Year New listeners! Our host Zarina Poonawalla, is asking one question, how do you want to live your life? And the answer is mostly to have a simple, less complicated and hassle-free life. So in this episode of The Life Manifesto, Zarina some simple ways to achieve minimalist living and how it can help you better your life. Don't forget to li…

We are just a few days from 2023, and so we got for you the best 5 episodes of 2022. Tune into The Life Manifesto, as our host Zarina Poonawalla, shares the best 5 episodes of this year and why they are a must-listen. You can follow our host Zarina on social media: Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/zarinapoonawalla) Twitter: (https://twitter.co…

2023 is just a few days away, and so many of us are geared up with there New Year's Resolutions. But do you know only 9% of people are able to achieve them? Tune into The Life Manifesto, as our host Zarina Poonawalla guides you to achieve your New Year's Resolution, slowly and steadily for making your 2023 prosperous and filled with positivity. Don…

We hope our last episode helped you identify your manifestation blocks. So join us this week as our host Zarina Poonawalla helps you to remain focused while you manifest for desired goals. In this episode of The Life Manifesto, Zarina explains the dos and don't, distractions and techniques to remain focused while manifestation. Don't forget to list…

In this episode of The Life Manifesto, Zarina explains what are 'Manifestation blocks'. These blocks are a combination of your self-limiting belief, habits, traits, environment and relationships. Our host picks six major blocks faced by an individual while manifesting and helps us how to identify them. Don't forget to listen to this episode as you …

Let's start this week by embracing our shortcomings because this quality of yours is nothing less than strength. Listen to what our host Zarina Poonawalla has to say in this episode of The Life Manifesto as she narrates an inspirational story of a little boy, setting a praiseworthy example. Don't forget to listen to this episode as you kick-start t…

In order to stop self-sabotaging, the first step is to identify its signs and how they are getting in your way. Our host Zarina Poonawalla, pens down 6 signs of self-sabotaging in this episode of The Life Manifesto. So if you are listening to this episode, you are either sceptical about yourself or someone else has pointed out the presence of self-…

An individual while prioritizing others needs around him/her might end up losing their own energy. This also leads to the individual experiencing the feeling of guilt as soon as they begin to put themselves first. In this episode of The Life Manifesto, Zarina Poonawalla, paves a way for our listeners that wipes away the feeling of guilt while they …

Struggles are inevitable, aren't they? We all have our share of struggles to overcome in our life. But what if we choose them wisely instead battling everything that comes in our way. In this episode of The Life Manifesto, Zarina Poonawalla helps us overcome our struggles in the most thoughtful way. You can know more about The Life Manifesto with Z…

Celebrations and binge eating have finally come to an end. After festival of lights, Diwali, we are again getting back to our normal routine. But is it taking a toll on you? Our The Life Manifesto host, Zarina Poonawalla gets you the techniques to overcome your festive fatigue in this episode. You can know more about The Life Manifesto with Zarina …

Joy and happiness are something we all share in common. With the festival of lights, Diwali adds more meaning to us sharing our happy moments with our near and dear ones. But did you know festivals are a great way to be mindful? Well in this episode of The Life Manifesto, our host Zarina Poonawalla, suggests us a few things to make this festival, b…

What is Stress? And now tell us what is Anxiety? Well, there is a thin line between these two terms. In this episode of The Life Manifesto, host Zarina Poonawalla, helps you get the difference between Stress and Anxiety. She lists down the points, making it easier for you. You can know more about The Life Manifesto with Zarina Poonawalla. You can f…

Wait! Are you planning to go on a diet very soon? What for? A fit body and a healthy gut, right? But then have you thought about a mental diet? Puzzled? Today as we celebrate World Mental Health Day, our host Zarina Poonawalla is asking you to keep a watch on what you are feeding your mind. Tune into this episode of The Life Manifesto, as we speak …

In today’s time, stress and tension are considered a part and parcel of our lives. In today’s episode of The Life Manifesto, Zarina narrates a story that advocates that stress and emotions are not to be controlled but must be beautifully managed. She narrates the story of a ‘glass of water’, to simplify the terms stress and emotions. Fresh episodes…

"If You Don’t Heal What Hurt You, You’ll Bleed on People Who Didn’t Cut You," a quote by an anonymous is the best way to explain Childhood Trauma and its side effect. In this episode of The Life Manifesto, our host Zarina Poonawalla explains the 10 signs of unhealed Childhood trauma that would affect one in their adulthood. Fresh episodes out every…

What is childhood trauma? And does it have a long-term effect on one's life? In this episode of The Life Manifesto, listen to our host Zarina Poonawalla as she points out the 10 Adverse Childhood experiences of Trauma and their side effects. Fresh episodes out every Monday. You can know more about The Life Manifesto with Zarina Poonawalla. You can …

Welcome back! In this 2 part series of the Teachers' Day special, here are the remaining teachers who shape our lives. And they are Podcasts, experiences, books, failures, change and judgement. Tune into this episode of The Life Manifesto and listen to our host Zarina Poonawalla explain why and how we should learn from these factors. Fresh episodes…

Happy Teachers' Day! Along with our parents, friends, kids, students, coachees, clients, mentors and Teachers, there are many factors around us that help us learn and grow in our life. They might not be human figures, but they definitely play a huge role in guiding in our life. On this Teachers' Day special episode, our host Zarina Poonawalla in he…

Are you constantly fuming with anger? This means you are gifting yourself this emotion, which you need not do. In this episode of The Life Manifesto, our host Zarina Poonawalla narrates a story of Gautam Buddha and an angry man. The man despite hurling abuses at Buddha, the latter's reaction to it, will leave you retrospecting! Fresh episodes out e…

According to American psychologist, Carol Dweck, the power of yet is like light at the end of the tunnel. This research conducted by Carol during her illustrious career gave rise to the philosophy of positivity in life by putting an individual on the path leading to the future and learning curve, instead of a dead end. In this episode of The Life M…

How independent are you as a person? What does freedom mean to you? On the 75th year of India's Independence, our host and life coach Zarina Poonawalla shares 10 worthwhile lessons on how to be self-dependent and redefine your independence and freedom in this episode of The Life Manifesto. You can know more about The Life Manifesto with Zarina Poon…

What is work-life balance, does it really exist? Well in this episode of The Life Manifesto, Zarina Poonawalla, decodes this term for us. Further she explains how to strike a perfect balance between your professional and personal life. So listen to this episode as you kick start a brand new week today. You can know more about The Life Manifesto wit…

In this week's episode of #TheLifeManifesto, Zarina Poonawalla narrates a thought-provoking story of a blind man, with vision. The story gives out some valuable lessons about how the blind man with zero sight, handled this disability in his life, thus leaving the people around him inspired. So tune in to the episode and learn how you can overcome t…

Did you ever have an encounter with energy vampires? Well, then you know their mere presence around will zap your emotional energy. In this episode of The Life Manifesto our host Zarina Poonawalla helps you identify them and doles out 3 tips on how to deal with them. You can know more about The Life Manifesto with Zarina Poonawalla. You can follow …

This episode of The Life Manifesto will help you decide what type of learner are you? Do you learn things by viewing them or by listening? Or maybe by jotting it down? Our host Zarina Poonawalla takes Neil Fleming's VARK model to explain the learning styles in this fresh new episode. You can know more about The Life Manifesto with Zarina Poonawalla…

Our host Zarina Poonawalla in the latest episode of The Life Manifesto explains the importance of re-wiring and re-organizing your brain, called Neuroplasticity or commonly termed as brain plasticity. She suggests some quick and handy tips to master this technique from putting your non-dominant hand to use to taking rejuvenating naps. So for fresh …

Following our episode on How to effectively communicate in your personal life communication, our host Zarina Poonawalla takes you a notch higher in this latest episode of The Life Manifesto. As she guides you on how to effectively communicate in your professional life. She advocates why Communication is your power skill; Clarity and Transparency be…

In this week's episode of #TheLifeManifesto, we are back with the second part of this three-part series on Effective Communications. In this part, Zarina talks about the various ways of communicating effectively in your personal life - be it with your family members, friends, social groups, etc. We specifically look into the steps that can help imp…

In this week's episode of #TheLifeManifesto, Zarina introduces us to 'Effective Communications Month' i.e. the month of June. And on the first episode of this three-part series, Zarina talks about why communicating effectively is important & helpful in different stages of life. In the coming two episodes, we'll be taking a specific look at how effe…

In this week's episode of #TheLifeManifesto, Zarina shares an insightful tale by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen called 'The Emperor's New Clothes.' The story gives some valuable lessons on how to understand & improve upon the failures one might come across as a leader. So tune in to the episode and learn how you can also take leadership …

Nelson Mandela once said, "negotiations & discussions are the greatest weapons that we have for promoting peace & development." It's important to understand that negotiating is not a conflict or an argument but conflict resolution. The art of negotiation is essential for everyone to learn & put into practice in different life scenarios. In today's …

Do you consider yourself to be a spontaneous person? Do you like making the most random plans & getting off life's rigid routines every once in a while? Then you can agree that these are the instances when we have some of the best fun in our lives! Today's episode of #TheLifeManifesto is all about cherishing the spontaneous person in you. Tune in &…

This week on #TheLifeManifesto, host Zarina Poonawalla decodes the last two agreements of life – 3. Don’t make assumptions, & 4. Always do your best, as given by Don Miguel Ruiz in his book – The Four Agreements. The third agreement is another important one to take care of while moving ahead with relationships & life. The fourth agreement might sou…

This week on #TheLifeManifesto, host Zarina Poonawalla decodes the first two agreements of life – 1. Be impeccable with your words & 2. Don’t take things personally, as given by Don Miguel Ruiz in his book – The Four Agreements. As simple as they may sound, the first two agreements are some of the toughest to honor. Listen to the episode to underst…

This week on #TheLifeManifesto, host Zarina Poonawalla introduces us to the Four Agreements of Life, a concept derived from the book - The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. In this three-part series, Zarina will go in-depth with the four agreements - 1. be impeccable with your words, 2. don’t take things personally, 3. don’t make assumptions, & 4…

This week on #TheLifeManifesto, host Zarina Poonawalla shares a fascinating story about Genghis Khan & his Falcon. The tale provides a take on friendship and how actions led by extreme emotions & unnecessary misunderstandings can affect it badly. Tune in to the episode to listen to this amazing story & learn how we can approach the concept of frien…

Have you ever tried to keep up with trends, adhered to impossible standards, and told yourself, ‘this is how it’s supposed to be’? Our lives are filled with concepts governed by such trends & standards. Some of these concepts are important, whereas some are simply overrated. In this episode of #TheLifeManifesto, host Zarina Poonawalla decodes seven…

Have you ever tried to keep up with trends, adhered to impossible standards, and told yourself, ‘this is how it’s supposed to be’? Our lives are filled with concepts governed by such trends & standards. Some of these concepts are important, whereas some are simply overrated. In this episode of #TheLifeManifesto, host Zarina Poonawalla decodes seven…

Woody Allen once said, ‘80% of success is showing up.’ When it comes to dealing with procrastination, or when it is about getting closer to the goals & success of life, the one step that you can & should take is to show up. Tune in to this episode of #TheLifeManifesto, where your host Zarina Poonawalla talks about how showing up can make a huge dif…

Is character building based on past relationships, sexuality, choice of partners, or vices such as smoking & drinking? Or does it have to do with developing better value systems? Tune in to this episode of #TheLifeManifesto, where your host Zarina Poonawalla talks about how you can build a real & strong character for yourself! You can know more abo…

When you progress in life, you're gonna find yourself amidst of new adventures, and what do you do when you have new adventures? You wanna explore them. New opportunities? You wanna grab them. And new challenges? You're gonna wanna face them. In this episode of The Life Manifesto, your host Zarina Poonawalla talks about 4 simple and amazing life qu…

Take any industry in today's age - women have been torchbearers in every field and have proved with their grit that anything is possible. But unfortunately, in the same time and age, there are still women out there who can be demeaning. And so, finding upliftment around us is very important. Let's talk the talk and learn more about how women can up…

As we grow old, we always have thoughts about things we wished that were taught to us when we were younger, especially for girls. Let's breakdown some more such thoughts and simplify things that we wish were taught to us when we were younger. If you haven't already, check out the last episode for part 1 of this series. You can know more about The L…

As we grow old, we always have thoughts about things we wished that were taught to us when we were younger, especially for girls. Let's breakdown some more such thoughts and simplify things that we wish were taught to us when we were younger. You can know more about The Life Manifesto with Zarina Poonawalla, Download the app from Play Store: ( http…

People usually tend to associate love with sex. But did you know that's not the case for everyone? Some people identify themselves as asexuals and aromantics. In this episode of The Life Manifesto, let's try to understand asexuality and aromanticism. You can know more about The Life Manifesto with Zarina Poonawalla, Download the app from Play Store…

You know, when we're in a relationship, we usually tend to drop our guards. Not in the sense of vulnerability, but in the sense of stupidity. We wear rose-tinted glasses which don't help us identify the red flags. This week on The Life Manifesto, Zarina discusses red flags, how we can identify them and how we can deal with them! And while listening…

A Very Happy Valentines' Day to all. This week on #TheLifeManifesto Podcast, Zarina Poonawalla explains ways to love again in a profound manner. She enlightens on various aspects like the power of learning from the pain and why rebound and escapism are bad. Further, Zarina decodes how to open up to love again and roadblocks to clear while setting u…

This week on #TheLifeManifesto Podcast, Zarina Poonawalla talks about an interesting ideology on 'Redefining Love'. She explains how different couples set various expectations in their relationship and why there's a need to redefine their love. Further, Zarina shares actionable ways to redefine our love for a better life. Do tune in to this extraor…

Do you think people just use you/take advantage of you and just throw you away after a point? The feeling of being a doormat. Do people expect too much of you and then make you feel bad for not matching up to it? If your answers are yes, then this episode, and the one before it is for you. You might just have a problem of creating healthy boundarie…

Do you think people just use you/take advantage of you and just throw you away? The feeling of being a doormat. Do people expect too much of you and then make you feel bad for not matching up to it? If your answers are yes, then this episode is for you. You might have a problem of creating healthy boundaries. Tune in to this episode to know how you…