Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash
Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash is your guide to overcoming the hidden buildup of stress and burnout in today’s high-pressure world. Hosted by Dr. Ash Kumar, this podcast offers practical, science-backed tools to help you recognize early signs of stress, develop sustainable management techniques, and build resilience.
Whether you're a professional balancing competing demands or simply seeking a healthier work-life balance, each episode delivers actionable insights that will empower you to take control of your well-being. With a unique blend of humor, expert advice, and real-world exercises, Dr. Ash equips you to break free from the burnout cycle and thrive in any environment.
Tune in every Friday to unlock the strategies to shift from overwhelmed to empowered, regain clarity, and create lasting change for a balanced, fulfilling life.
Ready to transform stress into strength? The journey starts here.
Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash
The Penny-Drop Moment: Reframing Problems Through Creative Insight
The Penny-Drop Moment: Reframing Problems Through Creative Insight
In this episode, Dr. Ash Kumar and Fionnuala Featherstone explored Creative Innovation—the skill of breaking free from unhelpful patterns and seeing challenges through a fresh, elevated lens. Using the metaphor of a frog befriending a bird to rise above the tall grass, the discussion highlights the power of blue-sky thinking when we feel stuck or limited by our current perspective.
✨ Key Themes & Insights
1. The Need for Creative Innovation
When old methods stop working or problems evolve, creativity becomes essential. As the famous Einstein quote suggests, repeating the same actions won’t create new outcomes.
2. Seeing Problems Differently
A story about Einstein giving the same exam questions two years in a row illustrates how experience changes how we view problems—and how growth shifts our answers.
3. Innovation in Healthcare
We discuss the Hospital at Home model, a creative approach offering hospital-level care in patients’ homes. This reduces hospital-related complications and eases system pressures.
4. Adapting Through COVID-19
The pandemic accelerated new ways of working—Zoom sessions, hybrid services, outdoor coaching, and creative collaborations—all benefiting clients and expanding what’s possible.
5. How to Foster Creativity
Practical steps include:
- Recognizing when you’re stuck
- Seeking external insight through coaching or trusted conversations
- Using reflective tools to examine patterns
- Taking proactive action and scheduling weekly creative nourishment (e.g., plays, books, art, nature)
🔗 Connect with Dr. Ash
- 📘 The Boiling Frog | The Boiling Frog Workbook
- 🌐 Website: drashkumar.com
- 📲 Instagram: @theboilingfrogdoc
- 🎙️ Podcast: Transforming Stress with Dr. Ash
Ready to transform stress into strength? The journey starts here.