9' to Thrive with Navin

Dealt with the devastating news that she has stage 4 cancer, Cynthia Turo didn't take that news sitting down.  She talks with Navin about the journey she went through to overcome her most difficult chapter. 

Is your diet S.A.D.?  Navin talks about why the Standard American Diet may not be rooted with your best interests in mind.  

In this episode Navin talks about how our thoughts are the most powerful tool we have to create the life we want. We have 60,000 thoughts a day and how many of those thoughts are positive? Thoughts have only two jobs: either to pull us down or to pull us up. How are we using your thoughts? The quality of our thoughts determines the quality of our life. Navin shares how you can consciously use your thoughts to create the life that you desire - get out of pain, heal sickness, and create an amazing life for yourself.

Leneé Cook-Braxton joins Navin to talk about her journey and the practice of hypnosis, looking within yourself, and optimum performance.

Amanda Shaefer joins Navin to talk about the simple concept of gratitude that isn't always easy in practice.  Amanda walks us through some best practices and guidelines of how to practice gratitude.

Debbie Craig, founder of Catalyst Consulting, joins us to talk about navigating change and finding the courage to confront parts of your life that need change. 

Joe Lemon, fellow podcaster and digital marketer, joins Navin to share a really interesting story behind the science of happiness and the advice he has for healthcare practitioners. 

Author, Producer, Speaker, and Composer, Barry Goldstein, joins this week to talk about how sound, music, and songs can help you unlock your full potential and thrive. 

Dr. Leif Hass, a family medicine doctor talks about how the way he treats people has evolved and why he's writing prescriptions for happiness. 

Jinny Uppal, a Growth Strategist for Fortune 500 companies, joins Navin to talk about why inaction isn't always a bad thing.  She talks about the benefits of taking a step back and letting the mind wander to solve problems.  

Dr. Bindu Babu,  Chair Health & Wellness NYC Speaks, talks about how to overcome the mindset of narcissism and taking the step to loving yourself and self healing.

Dr. Janaka Wannaku joins us this week to talk about why he encourages his patients to fast and reduce the carbohydrate intake in a country where most of the food that is consumed is carbohydrates.  

Ehad Medhat joins Navin to talk about fear.  He dissects the root cause of fear and what happens when you're able to let go of unnecessary fear.   He also walks us through a guided meditation to help reduce fear. 

Dr. Luana Colloca, a professor at the University of Maryland, joins Navin to talk about the placebo effect. 

Stephanie Fuchs, a biologist and conservationist, joins Navin to talk about what she's learned from living with the Maasai in Tanzania for over 10 years.   She talks about how she left the “comforts” of the western world to follow her heart and live free. 

Charu Melcone joins Navin to talk about the toughest time of her life and how she overcame her challenges, five minutes at a time.  

Former Marine and now Co-Founder of Deep End Fitness, Prime Hall, joins us for to talk about the effect of having so many open tabs in our brain - getting stretched thin in terms of what we can focus on and what happens when you're able to close all the tabs and hone your focus on one tab.  

We had an overwhelming response to last week's episode so we're bringing this back up to the top of everyone's feed.  Take a listen as Navin details out the 9 healthy habits for you to THRIVE in 2022.  

In a special episode, we go beyond just one piece of advice and well beyond 9 minutes.  For this episode to finish out the year, Navin shares 9 healthy habits that will help you thrive in 2022.  

We're joined by Dr. Elsa Wagdy, a former conventional allopathic medical doctor, who now practices strictly integrative medicine.  She talks to Navin about the effect the mind and thoughts have on health and disease.

Dr. Teri Daunter joins Navin to talk about the concept of quantum life and going inwards to truly understand oneself.  

Nancy Tanner, founder of Paws and People and a certified dog trainer, joins Navin and shares how the bond between a human owner and a dog goes much deeper than initially thought.  She discusses the surprising connection between a dog's behavior and health and its owner.  

Michiko Hiyashi, Ambassador and Global Director of the Emoto Peach Project, joins Navin to talk about the incredible power of water.  

A very interesting episode this week with Aruni Marapane, a Buddhist Chaplain.  She joins to talk to Navin about the significance of end-of-life care and the experience of death during her time in hospice care for the last 18 years.  

In part one of this interview, Navin speaks with George Jedenoff, a WWII veteran and Centenarian, in honor of Veterans Day.  George speaks about his time leading up to and during the war, including where he was when Pearl Harbor was attacked.  

Sleep and wellness expert, Suzie Senk, joins Navin to talk about her golden pieces of advice to help you get better sleep.  She also discusses the importance of sleep and how it affects you if you experience a lack of sleep.  

Dr. Sally Norton, a nutrition researcher and consultant, joins Navin to talk about how some of your favorite healthy foods might be doing more damage than good to your body.  

Dave Stevens, despite being born with a physical disability, talks about how he took charge of his life and never let anything hold him back from achieving what he set out to do.  

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this week we have Heather Jeffrey who shares her own journey and brings to light other types of abuse beyond what we traditionally think as domestic abuse.  

Matt Abrahams joins Navin to talk about how you can THRIVE in your communication and gives some best practices for you to communicate effectively.

Bob Bondiman, Masters Weightlifting World Champion, joins this week to talk about the respect he has for his body and how he maintains his body to ensure he will continue to compete at the highest levels for years to come! 

Author and public speaker, Charlene Wheeless, talks about how her unapologetic authenticity has helped her thrive and who she channels when she gives her public speeches.

We're back with our second season!  To kick things off, Navin is joined by Kanch as they recap their trip to Ukraine - from eating nose to tail, to dancing with dolphins, and their advice for when YOU encounter a tourist in your hometown.  

In the season recap with Navin and Izzy, they talk about the history of how the 9 to Thrive Podcast got it start, what they learned, favorite guests, biggest takeaways, and where the pod is going from here.  

Psychotherapist, Mitch Davidowitz, joins the podcast this week to talk about the need to look at yourself from a “wide-angle lens” and not just focus on the strengths but taking a look at what areas you might feel embarrassed about or ashamed about to find a solution and take personal responsibility.  

Dr. Joshua Weiss, Author and Negotiation Specialist, joins Navin to discuss the power of negotiation and why you should consider day-to-day interactions as negotiations, and how to become better at it.  

Dr. Lily Kiswani joins Navin to talk about her transition from Gynecology to Integrative medicine with a focus on prevention of Diabetes, and the advice she has for all women and young girls.

Dr. Tracy Gapin is on this week to talk about why you might want to reconsider throwing your Tupperware full of leftovers into the microwave or taking your [plastic] water bottle in the sauna with you, or even why you might want to rethink that carton of milk from the store. 

Dr. Janaka Wannaku joins us this week to talk about why he encourages his patients to fast and reduce the carbohydrate intake in a country where most of the food that is consumed is carbohydrates.  

Jesse Iwuji, one of two black drivers competing in the national level of NASCAR, joins Navin.  He talks about how he moves and drives with intention.  He talks about how he set forth his goals and ensures nothing derails him.  

In this episode, Navin takes the mic to share his thoughts on raw milk! He explains how he never used to even recommend milk and dairy to his clients and how his trip to Tanzania and spending time with the Masaai changed his whole perspective. He talks about why doctors and general guidance discourage raw dairy, the benefits of raw dairy, and what you need to do to make sure you find the right sources to consume raw dairy.Disclaimer: “As always, I want to encourage you to do your own research! This podcast does not give out medical advice and must not be used as a substitute for medical advice or treatment. You should not act on any content without first conducting your own research and consulting a suitable medical professional, and your decision to do so is at your own risk.My episodes express my personal opinion and contain general information about topics that might be of interest to you. I cannot, and do not, guarantee that any post is complete, accurate, current, or suitable for your individual circumstances. All episodes should be viewed as current as of the date of the episode. Any views shared in these posts are my own.” Navin Hettiarachchi

Dr. Philip Ovadia joins Navin for a special extended episode: not only does Dr. Ovadia share his advice on how to THRIVE with a diet consisting of real food, but he also shares his journey from childhood to post med school life when he himself was morbidly obese.  His transformation began with his diet and he discusses how he changed his metabolic health through food.  

Kelvin Joseph, CEO of Kool Kel Marketing, joins Navin to talk about humility and learning from those around you to unlock your true potential.   

Matthew Rees, the founder of Geonomica, joins Navin to talk about simple things that can be done to change the current state of health in the United States and what actions we can all take to better our health.   

Vaughn Dabney, founder of Unoma Haus, joins Navin to talk about his journey of breaking the norm, letting go of the ego, and how he got started in tiny home/van life . 

Daniel Kellman, Director of Naturopathic Support and Rehabilitation Services, joins to talk about moving towards healthcare vs disease care and his tips so that you can avoid ending up in his office.  

NBA Coach and Former WNBA Player, Lindsey Harding talks about the hurdles she has had to overcome and she broke through to become a rising star in a male-dominated field.

In the most unplanned interview to date, Navin interviews an incredible Uber driver that he met while in Chicago.  Ahmad, a former pilot who came to America and starting driving Uber, talks about how he got to a point in life where he can be in cruise control now that he's found true happiness and true success.

"The Zen Lawyer", Virginia Warren talks about rules that are ingrained in us from early childhood that restrict our ability to think constructively.

Stephen G. Post, Ph.D., joins Navin to share his message: the pathways in light to over come the dark.

Nicolle Kopping-Pavars, joins Navin and talks about why she started a law firm named Lotus Law and her practice of mindfulness.