Kachumar (کچومر) is a podcast about navigating life’s challenges and building resilience. Life often takes unexpected turns, and resilience helps us move through them. In this podcast, we explore what it means to adapt, grow, and redefine success in the face of uncertainty. The focus is on the how—the tools, techniques, and mindset shifts that make resilience a practical, lived experience. Conversations will flow naturally, blending Urdu/Hindi, and English—just like everyday life.
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Major life challenges, whether health, relationships, or emotional strain, often bring financial pressure along with them. That is why financial resilience is central. It holds together other forms of resilience and provides a practical base to recover and rebuild. However, it is not something achieved overnight; it is a slow, lifelong process that requires discipline, clarity, and conscious effort.
In this episode of Kachumar, I walk through the stages of financial resilience many of us experience, from financial dependency to survival, stability, security, independence, freedom, and, for some, even financial abundance.
We discuss how financial freedom is possible only through disciplined saving and regular investment in income-generating opportunities. At its core, saving is the result of managing the gap between income and expenses. That means focusing on earning more, reducing wasteful spending, and making intentional investment choices.
The episode explore difference between income earned from skills and competencies based services versus passive income generated from assets. Over time, the development and diversification of multiple income streams are essential for mitigating risk and enhancing financial stability.
Additionally, I provide practical insights, such as monitoring monthly expenditures, adopting a minimalist lifestyle without sacrificing quality of life, and modifying behaviors to prevent impulsive spending, thereby maximizing savings and investments through reduced expenditures.
This podcast highlights that financial resilience is not a quick fix; instead, it is a gradual and steady foundation that enables individuals to navigate life with greater confidence and reduced fear. It can be achieved solely through practical conscious lifestyle choices.
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Friday Jul 25, 2025
Friday Jul 25, 2025
In this episode of Kachumar, I share valuable insights on enhancing physical and mental resilience, drawing from globally recognised research on the Blue Zones areas where individuals not only enjoy longer lives but also experience better health. These principles are straightforward yet impactful, and we discuss how we can incorporate them into our daily routines.
In this podcast, we examine four essential elements for achieving a healthy and fulfilling life through physical and mental resilience, based on research-backed strategies, which include: a) Embracing an active lifestyle through natural, low-intensity movement; b) Practicing moderation in eating: stopping at 80% fullness and prioritizing a predominantly plant-based, whole food diet; c) Fostering connections by nurturing strong social bonds, cultivating a sense of belonging, and building meaningful relationships; and d) Striking a balance between purpose and rest, pursuing meaningful work or goals while allowing time to unwind and recharge.
Listen to this episode to discover how small, intentional habits can empower us to develop the physical and mental resilience necessary for a healthier, happier, and potentially longer life.
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Thursday Jun 26, 2025
Thursday Jun 26, 2025
We all face challenges in life. Whether these challenges relate to health, relationships, finances, or unexpected crises, they are part of being human. Kachumar is a podcast about how we can respond to these challenges and gradually build resilience over time, so they do not break us.
The strategies, tools, and techniques I share in the podcast episodes are not just personal reflections; they are researched, published, and applied worldwide. What makes Kachumar different is that I have personally used many of these strategies in my own life and so I speak not just from theory, but from lived experience and the insights that come with it.
This introductory episode of Kachumar also includes a short introduction about me and the purpose behind starting the podcast.
While similar content exists in English (through books, documentaries, and podcasts) it often does not resonate with our local audiences due to language barriers and cultural context. That is why Kachumar is in Urdu/Hindi, to speak in a way that feels familiar, relevant, and grounded.
The aim is simple: if these conversations can help even a few people build stronger personal resilience, then it is worth the effort. Thank you for being here.
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