Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala

Varun Duggirala sit down with Rob, from M.A.D Stuff with Rob, who was one of the best parts of so many people's childhoods. Join them as they delve into his fascinating journey, from getting discovered by POGO by chance  to his art of making kids fall in love with art itself. We explore why he left Mumbai, the secrets behind his success, how he found his way to art and a whole lot more- all in the latest episode of Take aPause! Harun Robert, known professionally as Rob, is an NID graduate, YouTube and TV personality. He was the host and creative director of popular  TV show M.A.D. , which aired on Pogo. He is currently on YouTube and Instagram with his channel Mad Stuff With Rob and "artguyrob" respectively and also on Disney India's new show Imagine That. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/335QKow  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/varunduggi  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://varunduggi.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being.  It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

In honour of World Yoga Day, watch Anshuka Parwani and Varun Duggirala  share their personal experiences and insights  on the profound impact of yoga beyond just physical movement. Anshuka reveals how yoga has the power to nourish the mind, body, and soul, and how it played a crucial role in her own journey to healing and self-discovery. From becoming the go-to guru for A-list celebrities like Kareena Kapoor to overcoming a life-threatening motorbike accident and the transformative power of something as simple as breathing correctly - we uncover all of this and more!  Anshuka is one of the leading celebrity yoga and holistic wellness experts in India, training some of the biggest celebrities in the country like Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor. After a life altering accident, Anshuka found strength in Yoga and went from being a national level swimmer to a commercial pilot and ultimately a yoga teacher. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/335QKow  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/varunduggi  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://varunduggi.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being.  It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Join Rajeev Masand, film critic & now COO at Dharma Cornerstone, and Varun Duggirala as Rajeev shares  his insightful journey of witnessing the changing landscape of movies and the evolving experience of film watching over the past 25 years. From his iconic roundtable conversations with Bollywood's biggest stars to his surprising career shift to artist management at the age of 44, Rajeev takes us through the highs and lows of his remarkable career. Rajeev Masand is the renowned Indian film critic, journalist, and television personality. Masand started his career as a journalist, and over the course of 25 years, has witnessed and chronicled the evolution of Indian cinema in his film reviews and interviews. One of the highlights of Masand's career has been his iconic roundtable conversations. He is now the COO at Dharma Cornerstone after retiring from being a film critic. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/335QKow  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/varunduggi  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://varunduggi.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being.  It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Krish Ashok busts food myths and delves into the rich history and science of Indian cuisine. From Biryani to jaggery, he reveals the truth behind popular beliefs. The evolution of Indian food culture, dietary evolution, food preservation, and taste preferences are also explored in depth.

Tune in for an insightful chat between Actor Shreya Dhanwanthary and Varun Duggirala as they trace back to Shreya’s childhood as the “weird” kid with weird interests to her modelling days. They also explore how Shreya knew she had found true love when she heard “lights, camera, action!” for the first time, how serendipity led her to her breakthrough role in the show ‘The Family Man’, and how coming to Bombay without a plan and just a dream is the best thing that could have happened to her! Shreya Dhanwantary, is an Indian actress with a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from NIT Warangal. Dhanwantary also garnered attention for her role as Zoya in the Amazon Prime web series The Family Man. Her role as journalist Sucheta Dalal in Sony LIV's web series Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (2020) earned her several nominations and critical acclaim. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/335QKow  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/varunduggi  ⁠⁠⁠⁠ And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://varunduggi.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being.  It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

In this candid conversation of Take aPause, Ankur Warikoo and Varun Duggirala open up about their childhoods, and why Ankur regrets being too judgemental growing up. We also explore Ankur's leadership philosophy as he shares valuable insights on the importance of processes, collective collaboration and empowering others to succeed. Find out about Ankur’s obsession with astronomy, navigating parenthood, micromanaging and how he juggles being an educator, creator and entrepreneur and more - all in the latest episode of Take aPause! Ankur Warikoo is an Internet Entrepreneur and one of India’s top content creators. He is also a bestselling author and conducts courses online as an educator. His aim through his content is to make sure all the choices you make in life come from a point of awareness and not ignorance.​ You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at ⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/335QKow  ⁠⁠⁠ Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/varunduggi  ⁠⁠⁠ And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at ⁠⁠⁠https://varunduggi.substack.com⁠⁠⁠ About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being.  It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Varun  Duggirala has hosted over 600 episodes across multiple podcasts and he is now ready to take you behind the scenes of his podcasting process! Ever wondered how Varun gets into the right mindset before hitting record or how he drives effortless conversations? Watch on to find all your answers! Find out his process, gain valuable insights into the world of podcasting and the importance of mindset in creating impactful content - all in this latest episode of Take aPause. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/335QKow  ⁠⁠ Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/varunduggi  ⁠⁠ And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at ⁠⁠https://varunduggi.substack.com⁠⁠ About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being.  It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Join this episode of Take aPause with Varun Duggirala featuring relationship coach Ekta Dixit, we explore the nuances of various aspects of modern friendships & relationships. We delve into the world of friendships and discuss the challenges of setting expectations, dealing with one-sided relations and ghosting,  the importance of communication,friendship break-ups, and also explore the age-old question of why people tend to fall in love with their opposite-sex best friend, and more! Keep watching to explore the fascinating world of adult friendships with Ekta Dixit, and discover the tools you need to build stronger, more meaningful connections in your life. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at ⁠https://amzn.to/335QKow  ⁠ Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi ⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/varunduggi  ⁠ And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at ⁠https://varunduggi.substack.com⁠ About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being.  It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Varun Duggirala ends every episode asking the guest the best advice they have ever gotten and that segment has given us some of the most memorable learnings that make us think deeply.  Watch this specially curated compilation of the BEST advice guests Faye D'souza, Dhruv Sehgal, Karishma Mehta, Ashwin Suresh, Marcus Ranney, Kubbra Sait and Priya Malik shared with Varun and find the guidance, reassurance and motivation you’ve been looking for! From Karishma’s biggest learning as an entrepreneur to the words that turned Priya Malik’s life around to Dhruv Sehgal’s eye opening realisation about growing older - catch all this and more in this latest episode of Take aPause. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at ⁠https://amzn.to/335QKow  ⁠ Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi ⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/varunduggi  ⁠ And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at ⁠https://varunduggi.substack.com⁠ About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being.  It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

In the newest episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggirala sits down with the actor, writer, and director Hussain Dalal to chat about his life, career, and the learnings he has had along the way. From discussing the truth about privilege to the good part about missing out on opportunities, his struggle with ADHD to his love for running, Hussain shares his journey of pursuing his passion for writing and always practising gratitude. Join them as they delve into the life, experiences and more of one of India's most talented and resilient artists. Hussain Dalal is a multi-talented Indian actor, writer, and director. He started his career in the entertainment industry as a writer and has written dialogues for several Bollywood films, including "Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani," "Brahmastra: Part One," and shows like  "Taaza Khabar." He has also acted in films and several plays. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at ⁠⁠https://amzn.to/335QKow  ⁠⁠ Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/varunduggi  ⁠⁠ And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at ⁠⁠https://varunduggi.substack.com⁠⁠ About the show “Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala” is a twice a week podcast to learn, share and unlock insights to survive and thrive in life as an adult, leader, parent and human being.  It’s built on the belief that… “I know being an adult is a struggle, but we’re all on different sides of the same boat, and if we share what we’re experiencing and learn from each other, then Adulting can be as nostalgic and fun as childhood often seems”. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message