First Serve with Sina Haghighat

#19: High Performance Eating with Chris Lowe

In this episode, Sina Haghighat talks to Chris Lowe about High Performance Eating. Whether you're an elite athlete or not, nutrition is core to performing at your best yet it is heavily neglected. People struggle to get into shape and even if they do, they find it even harder to maintain it. It all comes down to the food that is being consumed.

In this episode you will learn about:

• Diets/Fasting
• Fat loss
• Muscle growth
• Macronutrients
• Calorie deficit
• Maintenance level formulas

Connect with Chris:

Instagram | @chrislowenutrition

Website | https://chrislowenutrition.com

Connect with First Serve:

Instagram | @firstservepodcast

Connect with Sina:

Instagram | @sinahaghighat

Website | https://sinahaghighat.com/

#18: The Ultimate Morning Routine

In this episode Sina talks about the ultimate morning routing. This morning routine consists of healthy habits that will boost your productivity, increase your energy levels and lower stress. To win your day, it is vital to have an evening routine the day before. This video includes both evening and morning routines to set you up for success!

Topics:

• Morning routine benefits
• Evening routine
• Plan your day
• Disconnect electronic devices
• Sleep
• Drink water
• Exposure to sunlight
• Movement and exercise
• Gratitude and journaling

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/0I8eFQSabKU 

Connect with First Serve:

Instagram | @firstservepodcast

Connect with Sina:

Instagram | @sinahaghighat

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@sinahaghighat 

Website | https://sinahaghighat.com/

#17: How To Discover Your TRUE SELF

Learn how to discover your true self through a 'Breaking The Mask Initiation'. Sina went through this empowering initiation which was led by Gerard Adams which sparked some insightful revelations. This enabled him to connect with his inner child and rewire his limiting beliefs to show up authentically as his true self. He explains what the true self is, how social norms and conditioning impact our potential, and why it's important to break the masks that we wear. 

The breaking the mask initiation is derived from a Japanese provide which states that we have 3 masks. The first one is what we show to the world. The second one is what we show to our close friends and family. And the third one is what we don't show to anyone. This is what we keep to ourselves.

The goal of the initiation is to break those masks and just show up as your true self. And if we showed up as our true self and really owned our story, we can accomplish anything we desire in our unique way.

Topics:

• What is your true-self
• Breaking the mask initiation 
• Golden Buddha story
• Understanding the inner child
• University life
• Rumi poem

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/0MKm3qJ5F-4

Connect with First Serve:

Instagram | @firstservepodcast

Connect with Sina:

Instagram | @sinahaghighat

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@sinahaghighat 

Website | https://sinahaghighat.com/

#16: Living with Purpose with Anthony Orisses

In this episode, Sina Haghighat talks to Anthony Orisses about how he is living a life with purpose and applying his service mindset into his start-up, Rarecut, to give back to the local community. He discusses his learnings as an entrepreneur; providing valuable insights for those who want to start a side hustle that they are passionate about. Anthony also covers how he applies certain habits to boost productivity and reduce procrastination for optimal performance in all aspects of his life.

Some of the questions asked:

• What is your purpose?
• How did you find your purpose?
• What would be your advice to other business owners?
• What is your vision for the future of your business?

In this episode you will learn:

• Starting a brand with purpose
• Getting closer to your true-self
• Starting your side hustle
• The mistakes entrepreneurs make
• How to give back to your local community
• Morning routines

Connect with Anthony:

Instagram | @anthonyorisses

Connect with Rare Cut:

Instagram | @rarecut

Website | https://www.rarecut.com/

Connect with First Serve:

Instagram | @firstservepodcast

Connect with Sina:

Instagram | @sinahaghighat

Website | https://sinahaghighat.com/

#15: Unlocking The Potential Within with Aly Paws

In this episode, Sina Haghighat talks to Aly Paws about how she found her purpose through Yoga which led to running her own Yoga practice. She offers Yoga teacher trainings around the world both online and in person and has facilitated annual retreats in Costa Rica and Peru.

Aly specialises in Therapeutic massage and Craniosacral therapy as well as SomatoEmotional Release and adores weaving these healing modalities into her yoga classes, workshops and retreats. She empowers people through health and wellness by using various practices of yoga, meditation, pranayama, dance, writing, play, laughter, creativity and travel.

Some of the questions asked:

• How did you get into Yoga?
• What are the different types of Yoga?
• What are the benefits of Yoga?
• What are the best practices for meditation?

In this episode you will learn:

• Channelling energy to the different Chakras
• What Yoga Nidra is and how it beneficial for sleep
• Breaking the mask and letting go of the ego
• Busting the myth of meditation
• Morning and evening routines

Resources

The 7 Chakras Booklet: https://www.alypaws.com/free-chakra-pdf-download

Yoga Courses: www.alypaws.com/digital-courses

Connect with Aly:

Instagram | @alypaws

Website | https://www.alypaws.com/

Connect with First Serve:

Instagram | @firstservepodcast

Connect with Sina:

Instagram | @sinahaghighat

Website | https://sinahaghighat.com/

#14: The Spiritual Journey Onwards with Anand Dattani

In this episode, Sina Haghighat talks to Anand Dattani about his spiritual journey; exploring his learnings from spending his summers serving and learning from Monks in ashrams across India. Anand covers how he incorporated his learnings from living the Monk life to living the corporate life and states that resilience and consistency are the key ingredients for success in anything that you aspire to do.

At the age of 15, he started to dive deeper into his spiritual journey through his friend Jay Shetty who later on convinced Anand to move back to London from Cardiff whilst he was at University as he was concerned about his spiritual growth there. It is clear that Anand’s journey has stimulated personal growth and instilled a bulletproof mindset; allowing him to pursue his passions and purpose through his own podcast, ‘The Journey Onwards’, where he talks to amazing individuals to relive their backstory and explores how their upbringing and family culture has shaped their values, character, and views on popular life topics.

 

Connect with Anand:

Instagram | @anandsworld

Podcast Instagram | @thejourneyonwardspodcast

Website | www.podcast.thejourneyonwards.com

 

Connect with First Serve:

Instagram | @firstservepodcast

 

Connect with Sina:

Instagram | @sinahaghighat

Website | www.sinahaghighat.com

#13: Let's Take This Online with Ryan Clifford, David Sint and Sanaya Khambatta

In this episode Sina Haghighat talks to Ryan Clifford, David Sint and Sanaya Khambatta about the Summer Institute; a program established through the Tech Allies Network to provide University Students with insights into the working world along with essential skills to give them that competitive edge once they enter the workplace. The program has been offered as a face-to-face program for the last couple of years, but in 2020, due to the global pandemic, the team adapted and offered this program virtually which resulted in hundreds of applications from students all over the world. The program is continuing this year which will include masterclasses, challenges and hands-on activities led by professionals from leading tech companies.

What Ryan, David and Sanaya have clearly demonstrated is their eagerness and passion to give back to the community and witnessing the growth of students and their appreciation for the initiative is what keeps them motivated to keep this going.

If you’re around this summer and you are a University student interested in tech or know someone that is, sign up to the summer institute this summer.

Here is the link if you are interested in applying for summer institute this year: https://www.techalliesnetwork.org/summerinstitute

Connect with the Tech Allies Network:

Instagram | @techalliesntw

LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/techalliesnetwork

Website | www.techalliesnetwork.org

Connect with First Serve:

Instagram | @firstservepodcast

Connect with Sina:

Instagram | @sinahaghighat

Website | www.sinahaghighat.com

#12: Building Communities with Jon Carman and Ryan Clifford

The world needs us to create and foster meaningful communities. As individuals we crave to be part of a community as we are social creatures. We want to be part of community that shares the same values, interests and missions. Having a greater sense of community and purpose has shown to increase longevity as demonstrated in the 'Blue Zones'. If there isn't a community to join, build one!

In this episode, Jon and Ryan talk about how they created the Tech Allies Network and reflect on how current world events encouraged them to adapt and create a digital community that has enabled them to scale globally. The Tech Allies Network committee consists of a group of industry professionals who are focused on providing cross industry knowledge and development surrounding technology, to professionals. They also work on inspiring the next generation into technology through their work with schools and universities.

Some of the initiatives run by the Tech Allies Network include:

• Summer Institute
• Cross Industry Academy
• Finding True North
• School Outreach
• University Masterclasses

Connect with the Tech Allies Network:

Instagram | @techalliesntw

LinkedIn | www.linkedin.com/company/techalliesnetwork

Website | www.techalliesnetwork.org

Connect with First Serve:

Instagram | @firstservepodcast

Connect with Sina:

Instagram | @sinahaghighat

Website | www.sinahaghighat.com

#11: AI In Healthcare with Dr Keith Grimes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing a pivotal role in predictions, clinical decision making and diagnosis; revolutionising the healthcare sector by empowering doctors. AI can predict and diagnose disease at a much faster rate than most healthcare professionals, but will AI replace them?

In this episode, Dr Keith Grimes takes us through how Babylon Health is utilising AI with the combination of human expertise to 'put an accessible and affordable health service in the hands of every person on Earth'. 

AI is helping Babylon Health healthcare professionals work faster and more efficiently and has built a platform to provide personalised and interactive healthcare to patients. Also, through the use of AI-powered chatbots the process of reviewing patient's symptoms have been streamlined; with the chatbot recommending a virtual check-in or face-to-face visit with a healthcare professional after the review. 

Connect with Keith:

Twitter | @keithgrimes

Website | www.drgrimes.co.uk 

Connect with First Serve:

Instagram | @firstservepodcast

Connect with Sina:

Instagram | @sinahaghighat

Website | www.sinahaghighat.com

#10: Just Breathe with Hanna-Jade Browne

We all breathe, but do we know how to breathe properly?  Are we aware of its full potential? Through your breath, you can self-regulate by controlling your autonomic nervous system. Breathing can reduce stress levels, improve your sleep, enhance creativity and boost your immune system.  

In this episode, Hanna-Jade Browne takes us through her breathwork journey and highlights the benefits of breathwork along with the transformative impact her practices have had on the people she has worked with. Her unique integrative breathwork practices stem from dedicating almost 10 years to studying, practising and sharing natural healing. She has spent time in India practising ‘Rebirthing Breathwork’ and is trained in Hatha yoga and Ayurvedic studies in the Himalayas. She is also a qualified therapeutic practitioner in integrative Breathwork and has shared her practices worldwide, both in person and online.  

Tune in to learn how you can utilise your breath to unleash your full potential and regulate your mental states.

 

Connect with Hanna-Jade:

Instagram | @embodhi_breath

Website | www.embodhibreath.life

Connect with First Serve:

Instagram | @firstservepodcast

Connect with Sina:

Instagram | @sinahaghighat

Website | www.sinahaghighat.com

 

Resources:

https://www.mrjamesnestor.com/breath-vids