Stress is the feeling of emotional or physical tension that one may experience when under threat or pressure. This reaction usually surfaces when one feels that they are in a situation that they cannot manage or control. Although we all experience stress, the way we react to these stressors is different. It is therefore important for us to know what the causes of our distress are, what type of stressors are we and how can one better manage their stress. Join me and mindfulness Coach and...

Long before computers had sophisticated central processing units and powerful graphical processing units that made artificial intelligence possible, scientists such as Alan Turing and John Searle were debating whether machines will ever be able to emulate human intelligence. This opened the door to many thought experiments such as 'The Chinese Room Argument' that criticized machines' future ability to think. Now that the world is witnessing advancements in the field of AI - from computers...

Brenden Kumarasamy, a highly influential and motivated individual, coaches ambitious entrepreneurs and executives to become the top 1% communicators in their industry. In addition to coaching, Brenden own a YouTube channel called MasterTalk, where he continuously uploads videos that offer tips and advice on how to become an effective communicator and how to present yourself professionally. In this episode, Brenden and I talk about how he started his career, the way he gained the experience...

How did we evolve as humans?  Are our brains getting smaller? Did we become smarter over time, or did our definition of smartness evolve with time? Do you think wars and conflicts hindered our advancements in science and technology? Those are just a few of the many questions that crossed our minds as James Mackie and I were chatting. Join us for an episode filled with mind tickling questions, and why not pause the episode every once and a while and think about the answer that you would give...

Purpose, according to William Damon, the director of the Stanford Center on Adolescence, is defined as "a stable and generalized intention to accomplish something that is at the same time meaningful to the self and consequential for the world beyond the self". In a world where educators are anxious, depressed and discontent at the system they’ve found themselves in and where students are either under immense amounts of pressure or feel disengaged, it is crucial that teachers rediscover their...

I personally have never made a bucket list, and I never though of making one. It might because I never thought of the goals I've set as things that could go into one's bucket list. My idea of a bucket list was that it was a collection of adventures and crazy things one would like to do during their lifetime. It has never occurred to me that any idea that you would like to accomplish could go into that list. As I was surfing the web, trying to find some inspiration for my own bucket list, I...

Summer has always meant a long vacation, traveling, sleeping late and lazy days. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case for me; I am a working man who has been consumed by the corporate world. Despite summer being the only time where we could do whatever we want, whenever we want, a lot of people tend to get bored of this lifestyle after a while. In this episode, I talk about how I spent my summer vacations, especially during the 4 years of university, I discuss the things that I've done...

Volunteering at Wadi Rum was just the thing I needed after a long week of sitting down and staring at the screen; it was definitely an unforgettable experience. However, volunteering can be exhausting, and we definitely felt it during the event as we had little to no sleep that day. That got me thinking whether it is possible to recover from sleep deprivation and how long can it take to do so. What about people with insomnia? Can they recover from sleep deprivation? Can the body survive on...

In the pursuit of a better physique and to become a better athlete, I definitely took some bad decisions that drove me towards a long dark road. Despite seeking help from the internet, the amount of information that I received made me more confused which affected my relationship with food and my body. In this podcast I take you through my fitness journey, explain how and why I ended up with what I would consider a start of an eating disorder, what was going through my mind at that time and...

The world is demanding faster, more efficient and more secure means of delivering data. When it comes to money, security is of paramount importance. Although it seems like blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies have the ability to meet all the expectations mentioned above, some people are still weary about the idea, while others are treating it as an asset and as a mean of making quick money. In this episode, James Mackie and I tap into a wide range of topics concerning cryptocurrencies...

Join me for an episode filled with laughter with two of my best friends and flatmates, Ryan Gibb & James Mackie, where we reminisce about our uni life and the "crazy" adventures we experienced together as flatmates. Luckily, one still has the opportunity to continue living the dream. The other two, well... they are just trying to survive the corporate world. 

Daniel  Malikzade-Afshar is a young entrepreneur who has started building his legacy at a young age by founding startups whilst at university; Yes!Cab  a sustainable ride-hailing marketplace, Droppy Labs non-fungible token infrastructure and Students of St Andrews, the largest student publication by reach in St Andrews. Having been through many obstacles, Daniel shares his experience with what it was like to juggle his studies and startups. He also shares some valuable and interesting views...

In this very first episode of 'The High Low Podcast', we take the opportunity to introduce ourselves and the podcast; we give you a glimpse of who we are, mention what our aims are and what our schedule is like. We look forward to sharing more with you and even collaborating with you as we believe that you are a key to our success.