The Healing Catalyst

Today, we're rounding out mental health awareness month with a board-certified psychiatrist, nutritionist, and professional chef, Dr. Uma Naidoo. As the author of This Is Your Brain on Food, Dr. Uma explains what our microbiome is, how it works, and why it's so closely involved in our mental health. She shares tips for turning your kitchen into a ‘food pharmacy,' detailing which foods disrupt and which support a healthy gut and brain. By making conscious choices around the foods we put on our plate, we will reduce inflammation to benefit our mood and cognitive function.Today on The Healing Catalyst:What your gut microbiome is & how it worksThe connection between the gut, mental health & cognitive functionFoods that disrupt & support the gut microbiomeTurning your kitchen into a food pharmacy & 3 important kitchen skillsHow to impact your mental health in 2 to 4 weeks with foodResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Follow Dr. Uma:Website: umanaidoomd.com IG: @drumanaidoo Book: This Is Your Brain on FoodConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

One of the leading voices in the growing field of nutritional psychiatry, Dr. Drew Ramsey, is on the show to talk about the power of nutrition in improving our mental health. As a psychiatrist who founded the Brain Food Clinic in NYC and wrote Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety, Dr. Drew unpacks insight from his years of working as a psychiatrist and why food is such a critical piece in our health puzzle. Dr. Drew also shares the 8 power player foods for helping anxiety and depression, and fun ways you can easily incorporate them into your meals.Today on The Healing Catalyst:What nutritional psychiatry is and what brought Dr. Drew into this fieldThe impact of food on brain health & mental healthHow food & community benefit our mental healthUsing traditional dietary patterns to support your healthThe 8 power player foods for anxiety & depression3 tips to start supporting your brain and mental healthResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Follow Dr. Drew:Website: drewramseymd.com IG: @drewramseymd Book: Eat to Beat Depression and AnxietyConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Welcome back for Part 2 of Dr. Avanti's conversation with board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, and board-certified integrative physician, Dr. Tanmeet Sethi. Today, you'll learn what to expect from a sacred plant medicine ceremony, and why surrendering to your experience can invoke the deepest healing. They also give insight into finding places for treatment and practitioners. If you haven't already listened, be sure to check out part 1, Ceremonial & Therapeutic Power of Psychedelic Medicine!Today on The Healing Catalyst:What a sacred plant medicine ceremony isWhat to expect if you participate in ceremonySurrendering to your experience during ceremonyWho can benefit from this medicineHow to find a place for treatment & what to know about finding a practitioner The future of these psychedelic & plant medicinesResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Listen to Part 1: 49. Ceremonial & Therapeutic Power of Psychedelic Medicine with Dr. Ellen Vora & Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, Part 1 of 2Follow Dr. Ellen:Website: ellenvora.com IG: @ellenvoramd Dr. Ellen's book: The Anatomy of AnxietyListen: 28. Psychedelics & Integrative Psychiatry for Mental Health with Dr. Ellen VoraFollow Dr. Tanmeet:Website: tanmeetsethimd.com IG: @tanmeetsethimd Listen: 37. “Why Not Me?” Reframing Suffering through Gratitude with Dr. Tanmeet SethiConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, and integrative physician, Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, join Dr. Avanti for an impactful and insightful two-part conversation on psychedelics and plant medicine. In this first episode, they talk about the mechanisms behind how treatments like ketamine, psilocybin and Ayahuasca work — explaining in simple terms how we have a decreased stress response to trauma, and how the reversal of PTSD is possible. They also discuss why ceremony and community experiences are so powerful for a society that is deeply starved of ritual, and how these medicines allow for a greater feeling of interconnectedness. Today on The Healing Catalyst:The mechanism of how psychedelics & plant medicines workHistory of plant medicine in indigenous culturesThe power of quieting our ‘Default Mode Network' in a psychedelic ceremonyOvercoming illusions of the mind for a feeling of peace & connectednessWhy sacred & therapeutic ceremonies offer profound healingHaving gratitude for modern and ancient medicine and careResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Follow Dr. Ellen:Website: ellenvora.com IG: @ellenvoramd Dr. Ellen's book: The Anatomy of AnxietyListen: 28. Psychedelics & Integrative Psychiatry for Mental Health with Dr. Ellen VoraFollow Dr. Tanmeet:Website: tanmeetsethimd.com IG: @tanmeetsethimd Listen: 37. “Why Not Me?” Reframing Suffering through Gratitude with Dr. Tanmeet SethiConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

You asked and Dr. Avanti is answering in today's ‘Ask Me Anything' episode! She unpacks listener questions on Ayurvedic Doshas and her opinion on Dosha quizzes, processing difficult emotions, the difference between cleanses and Ayurvedic detoxification, the best time to do a digestive reset, top ways to support your body during the changing of seasons, and much more. May this episode help support you in going from knowledge to action when it comes to health and wellness!Today on The Healing Catalyst:Basics of Ayurveda & what to know about your DoshaHow to use The Golden Principle to address your symptomsActionable ways to begin processing your emotionsPopular cleanses vs. an Ayurvedic digestive reset/detox3 simple ways to support transitioning from winter to springBest ways to help your body prepare for deep sleepResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.NAMA: ayurvedanama.org Listen: 47. Marma Therapy & Your Energy Body with Indu AroraConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today's special guest, Indu Arora, is an Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist and one of Dr. Avanti's first teachers and mentors. In their conversation, Indu talks about the Ayurvedic healing modality of Marma Therapy for cleansing blocked energy, and how it can help on your healing journey. She explains how it is powerful for healing the physical and emotional bodies, and shares simple daily practices that will allow you to become more intentional and in flow with life. Today on The Healing Catalyst:How discovering yoga & Ayurveda as a teenager in India set Indu on her life pathThe connection between Marma Therapy & AcupunctureHow Marma Therapy brings about healing and awarenessWhat to expect from a Marma Therapy sessionThe different types of Marma Points & what they affectHarmonizing our energy with the energy of the UniverseDaily practices for accessing the power of Marma TherapyResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Follow Indu:Website: https://www.yogsadhna.comIG: @induaroraofficialUpcoming programs with Indu: https://www.yogsadhna.com/upcoming/index Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dana Claudat is a modern Feng Shui Master and the founder of The School of Intention Feng Shui certification program. Dana shares her story of studying Art History at Stanford University and then spending the next decade figuring out her path in life. She talks about the decline of her health, how she was consistently looking outside of herself to be “fixed,” and how this led her to Feng Shui. Dana gives actionable steps you can implement right away to cleanse and positively charge the energy of your home!Today on The Healing Catalyst:Dana's journey from studying Art History at Stanford to becoming a Feng Shui MasterHow the decline of Dana's health led her to Feng ShuiHow Dana took her power back & began listening to her intuitionThe power of simplicity, intention, and choosing to feel joyActionable steps to increase the energy flow in your homeHow to change your habits by the way you organize your homeResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Follow Dana:Website: fengshuidana.com IG: @thetaoofdana Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

As we transition into a new month, there is no better guest than Justine Fedak to kick off April's theme of “Energy as Medicine.” Justine works alongside Dr. Avanti as the Chief Marketing and Cultural Officer for BIÂN. Her resilience and outlook on life are truly inspiring — she makes life's challenges feel more like opportunities, and that's exactly what you'll experience when you hear her story. From how her childhood shaped her unique perspective on life to her integration of modern medicine with energy medicine to heal her multiple sclerosis, you'll feel a deep connection and reverence for the journeys we all take in healing.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Justine's unique perspective on life from the polarity of her parentsHow Justine's grandfather taught her about energy through his faithThe layers to Justine's healing journey with multiple sclerosisHow Justine integrated modern medicine with energy medicineResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Follow Justine:Website: justinefedak.com BIÂN Chicago: livebian.comInstagram: @justinefedakLinkedIn: Justine FedakConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dr. Amy Wheeler has studied Yoga and Yoga Therapy in India, Europe, and the United States, has helped develop dozens of Yoga Therapy research protocols, and is at the forefront of the field of Yoga Therapy globally. Today, Amy shares her journey of discovering yoga in her 20s, and her personal crisis that led her to India multiple times for intensive yoga training. She talks about how Yoga Therapy is the 2,000-year-old science of joy, yet in the West, we've commodified it in a way that can lead to more suffering. This is a beautiful conversation on how we can regain our joy and find deep healing through Yoga Therapy.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Coming to yoga for the physical movement to discover it's so much moreHow we begin changing the commodification of yoga in the WestThe various tools of yoga that are used in Yoga TherapyWhat Dr. Amy learned in India about our illusion of controlRegaining our joy through Yoga TherapyResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Follow Amy:Website: amywheeler.com Ebook & App: theoptimalstate.comPodcast: Yoga Therapy HourReferenced book: The Untethered SoulReferenced artist: CKayConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Join Dr. Avanti in part two of our series on yoga, tai chi, and movement as medicine with the founders of Strala Yoga, Tara Stiles and Michael Taylor. In today's conversation, Tara shares her journey as a dancer, and how it's influenced how she teaches yoga. She talks about how integrating aspects of tai chi allows us to experience more ease and softness in yoga, and how this can transfer to all aspects of our life. This is a beautiful conversation on developing more connection, awareness, and healing in our lives through movement.Today on The Healing Catalyst:How Tara's dance background influences how she teaches yogaFluidity vs. rigidity in yoga & ease as a central part of Strala YogaThe unique integration between yoga and tai chi that Tara and Michael teachIntegrating yoga into all aspects of your lifeUsing traditions & techniques to create your own style and experienceResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Follow Tara & Strala Yoga:Website: stralayoga.comIG: @stralayogaIG: @tarastiles Listen: The Healing Power of Tai Chi & Movement as Medicine with Michael Taylor, Part 1 of 2Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Sound is a fundamental part of every species' survival, and different types of sound can powerfully heal the human body and brain. Today, neurologist and Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, is here to unpack the science behind sound and how we can use it in our lives for deep healing. She shares how sound is used therapeutically for everything from stimulating collagen production to managing neurological conditions. This is a powerful and enlightening conversation you don't want to miss!Today on The Healing Catalyst:Combining neurology & Ayurveda in Dr. Kulreet's medical practiceThe science of sound & why it's critical for healingTherapeutic uses of sound in western & ancient healingUsing mantras vs. affirmations for rewiring your brain4 steps to using sound as medicine in our everyday livesDaily chakra mantra for creating physical changeResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access The Chakra Mantra Meditation from this episode.Follow Dr. Kulreet:Website: healthydirections.com/dr-kulreet-chaudhary Facebook page: facebook.com/drkulreetchaudharyBook: Sound MedicineConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

After a short hiatus, Dr. Avanti is back with a fascinating and profound two-part series with Tara Stiles and Michael Taylor, the founders of Strala Yoga. In alignment with the March theme of “Movement as Medicine,” Michael beautifully shares the healing modality of Tai Chi, and how practicing this art will change the way you interact with yourself and the world around you. Today on The Healing Catalyst:Tai chi as a way of being in your body & moving through the worldApplying softness and ease in how we move through lifeCreating harmony with your breath and bodyThe differences between the various martial & healing artsThe four-step process of using tai chi in our everydayTai chi's role in health and longevityResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Follow Strala Yoga & Michael Taylor:Website: stralayoga.comIG: @stralayogaIG: @miketaylor8Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Kate Spies is the Senior VP and editor-in-chief of Well+Good, a health and wellness platform that recently published its annual wellness trends report for 2022. Today, Dr. Avanti and Kate unpack three of the wellness trends, including cellular-health-focused skincare, a holistic approach to fitness, and employers finally recognizing the need for mental health benefits for their employees.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Redefining ‘trends' as shifts & movements within health/wellnessThe need for more inclusivity in wellness & amplifying the voices of BIPOCWhat to know about cellular-health-focused skincareMind/body/spirit approach to fitness trainingHow employers will be providing mental health benefitsKate's advice for going into 2022Resources:Join the January Jumpstart Challenge guided by Dr. Avanti.Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Follow Well+Good:Website: wellandgood.com IG: @iamwellandgood Full Trend Report: wellandgood.com/fitness-wellness-trendsConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today's mini-episode, Dr. Avanti shares three ways to tap into the power of your breath to shift your energy and state of mind. By simply breathing differently, you can give yourself an extra boost of energy or calm feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, or worry. Tune in to learn easy breathing tips to give you greater control over your state of being!Resources:Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Episode 33: Hack Your Circadian Rhythm for Sleep, Energy & FocusEpisode 18: Tara Stiles on Slowing Down & Clearing Your MindEpisode 16: Spinning Thoughts? 3-Steps to Calm Your MindConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Colleen Wachob is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Mindbodygreen. She shares her own healing journey of facing a pulmonary embolism, and how this was the inflection point for her leaving a rising corporate career in the fashion/apparel industry to join her husband at Mindbodygreen. Colleen is a huge advocate of prioritizing sleep and rest, and today she takes us through what to consider in your day when it comes to sleep. She breaks down her sleep hygiene routine, and unpacks how preparing for rest begins in the morning. You'll leave this episode with practical tools and tips, so grab some pen, paper and tune in with Dr. Avanti and Colleen!Today on The Healing Catalyst:Going from corporate America to Mindbodygreen Colleen's healing story of facing a life-threatening pulmonary embolismSleep vs. rest and how preparing for rest begins in the morningColleen's daily routine when it comes to sleep hygienePrioritizing joy & rest to down-regulate your nervous systemResources:Sign-up for the Energy Reset MasterclassSign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Follow Colleen:Website: mindbodygreen.com IG: @mindbodygreen ; @colleenwachob Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today's mini-episode unpacks six ways to biohack your way to sounder sleep! These simple tips will help you prioritize your sleep for better health, mental clarity, and emotional wellbeing. Dr. Avanti shares research highlighting the importance of sleep and how it contributes to all aspects of our health—by prioritizing rest, you'll see how other areas of your life become more easeful.Resources:Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Episode 33: Hack Your Circadian Rhythm for Sleep, Energy & FocusEpisode 31: Healing Hormones & Overcoming Burnout with Dr. Mariza SnyderEpisode 18: Tara Stiles on Slowing Down & Clearing Your MindConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today's conversation is a beautiful heart-to-heart between two friends on their personal journeys of changing the lens through which they view pain and suffering. Dr. Tanmeet Sethi is an integrative physician who gave the TEDx Talk, “Two Words That Can Change Your Life.” She vulnerably shares her path of becoming a mother to a child with a life-threatening illness, and how she's used gratitude to completely transform her relationship to that pain. Dr. Sethi gives simple gratitude practices to help you expand your capacity to feel joy, reduce suffering, and live a richer human experience.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Dr. Sethi's journey as a mother of a child with a life-threatening illnessHow Dr. Sethi & Dr. Avanti have reframed deep levels of pain into gratitudeHow to meet your pain & reduce suffering by turning to ‘thank you' Why gratitude is not toxic positivitySuffering will crack you open to shine brighter & expand your capacity to hold moreThe power in asking “why not me?”Resources:Sign-up for the Energy Reset MasterclassSign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Follow Dr. Sethi:Website: https://tanmeetsethimd.com IG: @tanmeetsethimd TEDx Talk: Two Words That Can Change Your LifeConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today's mini-episode, Dr. Avanti shares how to use the power of social connection for healing, and invites you to explore your connections with others. In our technological world, we are more connected than ever but loneliness is on the rise—and it's as lethal as smoking. Tune in to learn 5 strategies for feeling and being more connected!Resources:Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Episode 35. Gang Violence to Yoga: Following Your Inner Whisper with Rosie AcostaEpisode 27. Simple Tools to Foster Self-Compassion & Reduce Suffering with Dr. Kristin NeffReferenced articles: The Connection Prescription ; Loneliness and The WorkplaceConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Rosie Acosta is a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness teacher, and host of the podcast Radically Loved. Today she shares her healing journey of growing up in east LA surrounded by gang violence, and the choice she made to search for something different than the chaos she'd known. From feeling disembodied, questioning her religion, and disconnecting from her tribe—her story is one of courage and what beautifully results from following the whispers of your inner knowing.Today on The Healing Catalyst:How yoga was Rosie's ladder to a better lifeRosie's experience of being disembodied as a childConnecting to the quiet voice within youChoosing a path different from those around youWhat Rosie would tell her younger selfResources:Sign-up for the Energy Reset MasterclassSign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Follow Rosie:Website: radicallyloved.com IG: @rosieacosta Podcast: Radically LovedBook: You Are Radically LovedConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

The Blue Zones are locations throughout the world with high concentrations of centenarians, and also clusters of people who have aged without specific health problems. In today's mini-episode, Dr. Avanti discusses the 9 secrets of the Blue Zones for living a longer, healthier life!Resources:Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Episode 26: Fasting is Not a Fad. Why Ayurvedic Rhythmic Fasting has Survived the Test of TimeEpisode 20: The Science of Stress: 5 Ways to Break the CycleEpisode 18: Tara Stiles on Slowing Down & Clearing Your MindEpisode 10: Hidden Toxins: The 5 Sources You Need to KnowConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Our circadian rhythm is critical for all aspects of our health—it's an internal clock that coordinates the wake/sleep cycle with almost all actions within the body. Today, Dr. Avanti is unpacking how it affects our hormonal health, and what we can do daily to optimize its performance for blood sugar regulation, higher energy, and deeper sleep.Today on The Healing Catalyst:What the circadian rhythm is & how it affects our healthThe 2 key hormones that affect our circadian rhythmHow light, food, and stressors affect our circadian rhythmWhat we can do on a daily basis to optimize performanceActivities to calm your nervous systemWhen to eat to optimize your blood sugar regulationResources:Sign-up for the Energy Reset MasterclassSign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Tune in for today's mini-episode on how to hack your happiness hormones! Dr. Avanti gives a quick rundown on the happiness hormones, along with 8 easy practices you can implement today to naturally boost them.Resources:Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Episode 31: Healing Hormones & Overcoming Burnout with Dr. Mariza SnyderEpisode 20: The Science of Stress: 5 Ways to Break the CycleEpisode 19: The Energy Trifecta for Healing Fatigue & Burnout with Dr. Amy ShahConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dr. Mariza Snyder is a chiropractor whose expertise is in functional wellness for women, specifically around hormonal health. She is the author of 7 books, including her newest, “The Essential Oils Menopause Solution.” Today, Dr. Mariza shares her healing journey and how the inner drive that pushed her to achieve all her goals also led to many health issues. Dr. Avanti and Dr. Mariza also dive deeper into the stories that are attached to women's menstrual cycles from an early age and how this affects how women view their hormonal fluctuations negatively. They also explore why a woman's menstrual cycle is the 5th vital sign and go through the four phases of the cycle.  Dr. Mariza also breaks down easy steps to begin healing your hormones and how to tap into the power of each phase!Today on The Healing Catalyst:How Dr. Mariza's childhood trauma led her to becoming a hormone expertDiscovering a lineage of hormonal imbalanceHow environmental factors, nutrition, and mindset affect hormones3 simple ways to begin balancing your hormonesThe four phases of a woman's cycle & tapping into the power of eachNutrition and activities for each of the four phases of the menstrual cycleFollow Dr. Mariza:IG: @drmariza Website: www.drmariza.com Book: ​​The Essential Oils Menopause SolutionPodcast: Essentially YouConnect with Dr. Avanti:Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dr. Amy Robbins is a clinical psychologist, wellness speaker, and host of the podcast “Life, Death, and the Space Between”. Amy was trained psychodynamically, meaning that she helps you understand your unconscious thoughts, feelings, and reactions to various experiences by bringing them into your conscious awareness. She integrates relational theories into her work as she examines how your previous relationships impact your current relationships.Today's conversation is a necessary listen for unpacking your own relationship with fear and control, and developing an empowered mindset for exploring your internal terrain. Dr. Amy and Dr. Avanti dive deep into how we can let go of this need to convince others to share our point of view, and why collectively we need to shift from today's climate of “us vs. them” to an “us and them” perspective. This is an incredibly thought-provoking conversation, and may it bring you a fresh perspective on the concept of letting go.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Heal by understanding your patterns of behavior without being stuck in the pastHow fear is driving our need to control othersWhy you want to explore your relationship with death Shifting from the fear of exposure to making your internal terrain strongerEveryone has a story—listening with an open mind & heartExploring spirituality as a way to heal and grow Follow Amy:IG: @dramyrobbinsWebsite: dramyrobbins.comPodcast: Life, Death and the Space BetweenConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Jessica Zweig is an award-winning entrepreneur, personal branding expert, the founder and CEO of SimplyBe. Agency and author of “Be. - A No Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Your Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself.” Today, Jessica shares her healing journey from struggling with body dysmorphia and low self-esteem that manifested as chronic sinus infections to the inner work and truths she had to confront to heal herself. Dr. Avanti and Jessica also talk about the healing power of letting go and dive deep into how Jessica learned to listen to her body and let go of old identities.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Jess's healing journey: body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, & chronic sinus infections Tapping into your inner knowing & learning to listen to your bodyThe connection between illness & spiritual awakeningsLetting go of your old identities for growthChanging your relationship to your symptomsFollow Jessica:Jessica's Book Be.Podcast: The SimplyBe. PodcastWebsite: jessicazweig.com ; simplybeagency.comInstagram: @jessicazweig ; @simplybeagency Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dr. Ellen Vora is a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher who takes a functional medicine approach to mental health. In today's conversation, Dr. Vora unpacks the impact of the pandemic on mental health, and what she's seen change over the past year with respect to the issues facing her patients. Dr. Vora and Dr. Avanti talk about the various factors that affect anxiety and depression, like nutrition and community, and how psychedelics and Ketamine treatments can be used medicinally to help mental health. Dr. Avanti shares her own experience using medical Ketamine infusions to help with depression. This is a heart-centered and thought-provoking conversation you don't want to miss!Today on The Healing Catalyst:Community as a component of health & the division society is experiencingWays to naturally address anxiety and depressionHow we are trained to distrust our internal guidanceHow psychedelics & Ketamine treatments can be used medicinally to help depressionDr. Avanti's experience using medical Ketamine treatmentsEmbracing vulnerability and leaning into our emotionsFollow Dr. Vora:Instagram: @ellenvoramd Website: ellenvora.com Resources:Sign-up for the Energy Reset Masterclass: avanti-kumar-singh.mykajabi.com/energy-resetJoin The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dr. Kristin Neff is an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and is the author of two books, including her newest, “Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive”. Dr. Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion, developing an evidence-supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion. Today, Dr. Neff unpacks what self-compassion is, along with the difference between tender and fierce self-compassion, and why we need both to support resilience in times of transition. She teaches simple practices for connecting deeper to yourself to ease emotional discomfort, and shares how to reframe your pain and remember you aren't alone.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Tender vs. fierce self-compassion and why we need bothWhy self-compassion is the best practice for difficult timesHow self-compassion increases authenticityThe connection between gender equality and self-compassion  Why it's critical we turn inward to ask ourselves what we needWhy men are more self-compassionate than womenFollow Dr. Neff:Instagram: @NeffSelfCompassion Website: self-compassion.org Book: Fierce Self-CompassionDocumentary: The Horse BoyResources:Sign-up for the Energy Reset Masterclass: avanti-kumar-singh.mykajabi.com/energy-resetJoin The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today, Dr. Avanti opens up the conversation around fasting for optimal health, sharing how Ayurvedic Rhythmic Fasting is one of the most ancient healing practices in human history. By the end of the episode, you'll understand the healing power behind this practice and how to begin implementing it in your life!Today on The Healing Catalyst:Fasting vs. Restriction: the intention behind eachAutophagy for cell renewal and rejuvenationKeep toxins low and vital energy high for optimal healthBenefits of fasting & coordinating your eating with the path of the sunHow to approach Ayurvedic Rhythmic FastingResources:Sign-up for the Energy Reset Masterclass: avanti-kumar-singh.mykajabi.com/energy-resetJoin The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Referenced episode: The Principle of Ayurvedic Eating: Using Food as MedicineConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Nitika Chopra is the founder of Chronicon, a media and events company dedicated to elevating the lives of those living with a chronic illness. Today, Nitika shares her own healing story with chronic illness, and how it led her to entrepreneurship and becoming an advocate for others living with a chronic disease.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Nitika's healing journey: the social, emotional, and physical effect of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis How living with chronic illness affected Nitika's relationships and careerThe profound impact of having a community that makes you feel seenWhy Nitika became a voice for others living with chronic illnessFollow Nitika:Instagram: @nitikachopra Website: nitikachopra.com Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Bobbi Brown is a makeup artist and entrepreneur who founded the global brand, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics that started with a line of 10 lipsticks. She's also a NY Times best-selling author of 9 books about beauty and wellness. Today, Bobbi shares her evolution from makeup to wellness, and how she intersected the two with her new line of clean beauty products, Jones Road. Bobbi also gives us a look into her personal life, sharing her experience as a working mom running a multi-million dollar company, always putting her family first.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Revolutionizing the makeup industry & how Bobbi's curiosity drives herWhy Bobbi decided to become a health coachThe development of Bobbi's supplement line from her own personal needsBeing a working mom running a multi-million dollar companyBobbi's non-negotiables for health and wellnessFollow Bobbi:Instagram: @justbobbidotcom ; @jonesroadbeauty Website: justbobbi.com ; jonesroadbeauty.com Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Lisa Mattam is a former pharmaceutical executive turned natural skincare entrepreneur. She is the founder and creator of Sahajan Skincare, an evidence-based, Ayurvedic skincare line. Today, Lisa shares her upbringing in a South Asian family and the Ayurvedic lifestyle she grew up with. You'll hear about her experience assimilating into western culture, and why she later came back to her roots in Ayurvedic medicine. Lisa shares her top skincare tips, ingredients, and DIY face masks that naturally help collagen production, skin rejuvenation, and overall skin health.Today on The Healing Catalyst:The creation of Sahajan: Lisa's evidence-based, Ayurvedic skincare lineHow gut health toxin buildup will reflect on the skin3 skincare tips that are critical for healthy skin3 of Lisa's favorite Ayurvedic skincare ingredients for anti-agingSimple DIY Ayurvedic face mask recipes for skin rejuvenation Resources:Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastVisit sahajan.com and use the discount code “avanti15” for 15% off!Follow Lisa:Instagram: @sahajanskincareWebsite: sahajan.com ; lisamattam.comConnect with Dr. Avanti:Website: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist and the author of “Boundary Boss”. Today, she's unpacking how to get out of your own way and become empowered in your ability to create loving boundaries in your relationships. Hear her journey of moving from the entertainment industry into her career as a therapist, and why she's so passionate about helping individuals create healthy boundaries with themselves and others. Terri provides an exercise for you to check in with the state of your boundaries, and shares what you can do today to start establishing boundaries in your relationships.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Terri's life changing moment at her first Alcoholics Anonymous meetingHow we take on the feelings of others - learning to separate what's yours vs. theirsThe connection between internal boundaries and relationshipsThe most important clues that you lack boundariesHow to reflect on your relationship with saying ‘no'Actionable steps to start establishing boundaries in your relationships Resources:Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastListen: The 3 Powerful Steps I Took To Heal My Depression… And 10 Signs You Might Need Help To Heal YoursFollow Terri:Free Gift: boundarybossbook.com Instagram: @terricoleWebsite: terricole.com Book: Boundary BossPodcast: The Terri Cole ShowConnect with Dr. Avanti:Website: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

In today's episode, Dr. Avanti opens up about her experience with depression and the 3 powerful steps she took to heal. She shares how she was actually a textbook case of major depressive disorder while in medical school, but was frequently excusing away all the signs she was experiencing. You'll learn the 10 signs of clinical depression, how anxiety and depression coexist, and actionable steps to begin taking back control of your life.Today on The Healing Catalyst:How anxiety and depression coexist The 10 warnings signs of depression How Dr. Avanti “explained away” the signs of her depressionThe 3 powerful steps Dr. Avanti took to heal her depressionHow to increase serotonin and oxytocin to help ease depression Why you want to get natural daylight every morningHow to make small changes in your diet to help the gut-brain axis Resources:Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastJoin The Healing Catalyst Collective Dr. Avanti's Referenced IG Post Global numbers for depression: who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depressionNIMH numbers for depression in US: nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depressionAndrew Huberman, Stanford University: Huberman LabSuicide prevention hotline: suicidepreventionlifeline.orgConnect with Dr. Avanti:Website: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Is your heightened stress leaving you chronically tired and anxious? If so, you aren't alone in this—the epidemic of stress has increased significantly in the past year. To aid you in healing your fatigue, Dr. Avanti is unpacking how you can lower your stress response by healing your HPA axis (aka the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis that controls our stress response). By the end, you'll know 5 simple, proven ways to begin regulating your stress hormones to optimize your health!Today on The Healing Catalyst:How regulation vs. dysregulation of the HPA axis affects the body's stress responseThe symptoms of HPA axis dysregulation you may be experiencing dailyHow regulating sleep, blood sugar and inflammation influences stress hormonesUsing the Optimizing Health Pyramid™ to heal the HPA axis5 specific ways to support the HPA axis and stress hormonesResources:Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastAvanti's Book: The Health CatalystJoin The Healing Catalyst Collective to receive the Optimizing Health Pyramid resource!Stress in America: January 2021 Stress Snapshot” from the American Psychological Association (APA) Connect with Dr. Avanti:Website: avantikumarsingh.comIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified medical doctor with training from Cornell, Columbia and Harvard, and she specializes in food allergies, hormones, and gut health. Her new book, "I'm So Effing Tired”, explores how exhaustion should not be your normal, and explains how to regain your energy through what and when you eat, and by managing stress. Today, Dr. Amy joins Dr. Avanti to break down how to heal the three sides of our “energy trifecta” to overcome fatigue and burnout, providing actionable steps you can begin implementing today!Today on The Healing Catalyst:The pressure of gender and cultural expectationsHow assimilating into American culture affected Dr. Amy's view of medicineMisconceptions around “adrenal fatigue” & the concept of “miracle pills”Tips for healing your gut, immune system, & hormones for increased energyDr. Amy's one daily non-negotiable related to light exposureResources:Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastFollow Dr. Amy:Website: amymdwellness.com Instagram: @fastingmd Book: I'm So Effing TiredConnect with Dr. Avanti:Website: avantikumarsingh.comIG: @avantikumarsinghBook: The Health CatalystPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Tara Stiles is the founder of Strala Yoga and the author of Clean Mind, Clean Body where she takes you through a 4-week reset for your mind, body, and spirit. In today's episode, Tara shares how she got started in yoga, and how she's evolved in the way she teaches and thinks about the practice. Dr. Avanti and Tara unpack their perspectives on healing, exploring the power of mindset and its role in health. They wrap up this nourishing and inspiring conversation with some fun and personal rapid-fire questions!Today on The Healing Catalyst:How Tara found yoga & how her teaching style has evolvedThe path of bringing yoga and Ayurveda to more peopleChanging your mindset before your dietWhat Tara's learned about slowing down & doing lessThe future of wellness with respect to representation Follow Tara:IG: @tarastilesWebsite: tarastiles.com Book: Clean Mind, Clean BodyResources:Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Connect with Dr. Avanti:Website: avantikumarsingh.comIG: @avantikumarsinghBook: The Health CatalystPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

As nature begins to transition from winter to spring, we should do the same. In this episode, Dr. Avanti is bringing you 5 tools to support your body and mind during this seasonal transition. Promoting healthy digestion and gut health is important for immunity, and by implementing Dr. Avanti's actionable tips, you'll support the movement of toxins from your body and help decrease symptoms such as allergies or weight gain.Today on The Healing Catalyst:How seasonal transitions are connected to gut healthBeing gentle & kind to yourself as you change your seasonal routineHow to reduce allergies, weight gain, & other seasonal change symptomsWhy you want to move heaviness & moisture from the bodyTea recipe for burning out toxins and moving mucus from the bodyFoods, movement, and breath practices for the winter to spring transitionResources:Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastListen: 15. The Science of Habits and Helping Addiction ; 16. Spinning Thoughts? 3-Steps to Calm Your MindConnect with Dr. Avanti:Website: avantikumarsingh.comIG: @avantikumarsinghBook: The Health CatalystPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Are you feeling trapped or having anxious, spinning thoughts? Today, Dr. Avanti is sharing her 3-step process, The Counter-Balance Solution™, for calming your mind by dropping into your body. These simple, in-the-moment solutions will help you shift anxious thoughts and move into a grounded state of being.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Applying The Counter-Balance Solution™ for anxiety3 remedies to help shift negative thoughtsWays to ground your body to the EarthHow to extend your exhale to move from your mind into your bodyUsing self-massage with oil to calm your mindResources:Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Book: The Health CatalystClick here to listen and subscribe to The Kelli Show!Listen: Overcoming My Own Limiting BeliefsConnect with Dr. Avanti:Website: avantikumarsingh.comIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today, Dr. Avanti unpacks how our brain biochemistry leads us to abandon positive habits and New Year's resolutions, not a lack of willpower. Through food, alcohol, shopping, and other behaviors, our brains get a rush of the feel-good hormone dopamine, which can result in cravings and even addiction. She provides resources and easy tips for bringing your brain biochemistry back into homeostasis so you can heal and calm your mind!Today on The Healing Catalyst:How our brain chemistry leads us to abandon New Year's resolutions The common stressors that cause dopamine surges Why processed foods can be addictiveThe change in brain chemistry that leads to addiction3 ways you can calm your brain using AyurvedaQuick & easy food changes with profound effectsResources:Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Referenced article: The resolution solutionClick here to listen and subscribe to The Kelli Show!Listen: Overcoming My Own Limiting BeliefsConnect with Dr. Avanti:Website: avantikumarsingh.comIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastBook: The Health CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Kelli Tennant, host of The Kelli Show and CEO of Soulfire Productions, joins Dr. Avanti for a vulnerable conversation on limiting beliefs, cultural expectations, and being a woman in medicine. Dr. Avanti shares her experience with self-judgment, and what she's learned about sitting with uncomfortable emotions. This is a heart-opening conversation on Dr. Avanti's journey that you don't want to miss!Today on The Healing Catalyst:How limiting beliefs manifest throughout our livesDr. Avanti's journey with self-judgment Balancing social & cultural expectations with staying true to yourselfBeing a woman in medicine & following her own pathShowing grace & allowing yourself to change your mindHow Dr. Avanti's spiritual practice guides herConnect with Dr. Avanti:Website: avantikumarsingh.comIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastBook: The Health CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

As we approach the end of 2020, Dr. Avanti invites you into reflection as she shares 5 lessons she's learned during this time. For our well-being, it's important to process and digest our experiences and physical and emotional reactions to what's outside of us. Between the global pandemic and political unrest in the U.S., there has been plenty to process and eliminate! May we all move into 2021 with grace and gratitude for the lessons learned this year.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Why we need to process our physical & emotional reactionsUnderstanding how we are connected to everything & everyoneReflecting on your relationshipsThe healing power of nature and breathGetting curious about symptoms & listening to your inner wisdomReferenced Episodes:4. Processing Emotional and Physical Toxins12. Identifying Soft-Addictions to Reduce InflammationConnect with Dr. Avanti:Website: avantikumarsingh.comIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastBook: The Health CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today, Dr. Avanti explores the connection between stressors and inflammation, and how our daily choices are either supporting or weakening our health. Many of us resort to “soft-addictions” such as overeating or cleaning incessantly when we are in a stress response, which increases inflammation. Learning healthy coping strategies is crucial for maintaining good health, and depending on the emotional response you experience (anxiety, anger, or sadness), the remedies will differ. Tune in to discover which foods, routines, and yoga practices can support you most!Today on The Healing Catalyst:What's happening in your body during stress & how to control itWhy it's important to make choices that are anti-inflammatoryIdentifying your soft-addictions that are health-weakeningCoping strategies and 3 remedies for health-supporting choicesThe physical symptoms resulting from anxiety, anger, and sadnessConnect with Dr. Avanti:Website: avantikumarsingh.comIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastBook: The Health CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Between the stress of the election season coupled with the fear over the pandemic, our society as a whole is in need of tools to help ease our collective anxiety. Today, Dr. Avanti unpacks how the unbalanced relationship with the masculine and feminine energies is negatively affecting us, and ways to begin bringing them back into harmony. She explores the why behind symptoms of anxiety, and shares three remedies you can begin implementing to help ease your daily stress.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Understanding “Election Stress Disorder” & “Pandemic Squared” through an Ayurvedic lensWhy we need to value our feminine energy & how to balance masculine energySeasonal and daily routines for stability to decrease anxietyThe types of foods to consume for reduced anxietyUsing posture, breath work, and meditation to calm your nervous systemReferenced Episodes:5. Finding Balance in Nature and in Ourselves 7. Cultivating Balance for Health in FallConnect with Dr. Avanti:Website: avantikumarsingh.comIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastBook: The Health CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

When you think of toxins, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of environmental pollutants or harmful toxins in food, but in Ayurveda, there are actually 5 hidden sources of toxins that are affecting us every day. In today's episode, Dr. Avanti breaks down these hidden sources and provides reflective questions so you can raise your awareness and take action on reducing your toxic load.Today on The Healing Catalyst:How each of the 5 sources of toxins affect us every dayQuestions to ask yourself for awareness around your toxic loadWhy creating space leads to optimal healthThe reactions we have to toxins & why we need to process themHow to do a toxin inventoryConnect with Dr. Avanti:Referenced PDF download: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast-content/five-hidden-toxinsReferenced Episode: 4. Processing Emotional and Physical ToxinsWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comIG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastBook: The Health CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

Today, Dr. Avanti takes us down the path from health to illness, exploring the warning signs of a health imbalance that we should be looking for in our everyday lives. She unpacks the 7 red flags to become aware of related to digestion, hunger, sleep, constipation, physical discomfort, and emotions. Learn why awareness is a key piece in this healing journey, along with actionable steps to begin course correcting your health right away!Today on The Healing Catalyst:How to be proactive around your health & live with conscious awarenessThe 6 stages of the disease process and why stage 3 is so criticalAvoid symptoms of disease by having awareness of the 7 warning signsThe 7 main warning signs: digestion, hunger, sleep, constipation, physical discomfort, emotionsActionable steps to course correct the 7 warning signsConnect with Dr. Avanti:Website: avantikumarsingh.comStarter Kit: avantikumarsingh.com/landing-page IG: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcastBook: The Health CatalystThe Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”In Ayurveda,, food is medicine. But it's about much more than our Western quantitative perspective that focuses on the biochemistry of food- the calories, proteins, and carbs. The Ayurvedic perspective of food is qualitative- it's all about the experience of food- the way it feels, tastes and acts.This week on The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh is diving into The Principle of Ayurvedic Eating and how to use the diet for self-healing. She discusses the optimal times of day for meals, why it's important to sit with your meal for at least 30 minutes, and how everyday cooking spices can act as medicine for your body. Listen to help change your relationship with food.(02:30) - Food is medicine(04:17) - "The Healing Catalyst: Episode Two"(04:21) - "The Healing Catalyst: Episode Six"(05:20) - Perspective shift- Western vs. Ayurvedic view of food(08:38) - The Principle of Ayurvedic Eating(09:14) - The “why” of eating(11:30) - The “where” of eating(13:09) - The “when” and “how much” of eating(15:55) - The “what” of eating(22:49) - Using spices as medicineYou can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.comDr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

“If we can stay in sync with the transitions of nature, we will create optimal health.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-SinghIn Ayurveda, the transition between seasons begins in the final 15 days of the current season and continues for the first 15 days in the next season. Right now is the time to slowly shift to create the habits and routines that will nourish you in the fall season.This week on The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Kumar-Singh discusses the qualities to cultivate as the days get shorter and colder: warm, stable, oily, and heavy. She guides you on ways to integrate these qualities into your routines and diet and ends with a new self-care practice for you to try: Abhyanga massage.(1:28) - Seasonal changes from childhood(3:39) - The 30-day transitional period of Ritu Sandhi(06:10) - The Healing Catalyst: Ep. Five - Finding Balance in Nature and in Ourselves (3:58)(07:33) - Fall routines(08:33) - Adjusting your diet for Fall(09:18) - The Healing Catalyst: Ep. Six - Harnessing The Tools of Yoga for Optimal Health(11:30) - Daily practice of Abhyanga massage(13:12) - Abhyanga routineYou can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.comDr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

In this bonus episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr Avanti Kumar-Singh talks about her upcoming workshop with the In goop Health at-home summit, her book launch and the importance of taking rest where you can as we transition from one season to the next. (01:48) - In Goop Health: The At-Home Summit(02:07) - The Health Catalyst(02:35) - Avanti's newsletter(03:33) - Transitioning to fallYou can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.comOver the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She is currently the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

“Yoga is so much more than just the postures. I want to bring into focus the idea that breath and meditation are key components of the practice of yoga.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-SinghWhen we think of yoga, we immediately think of moving through physical poses. But yoga is so much more than just exercise! While postures make up a portion of a yoga practice, we can't forget the other tools: breathing, meditation, visualization, chanting, and more. Yoga isn't about doing the postures, it's about undoing what is in the way of the postures.This week, we're talking about all of the tools of yoga and how they fit into the Ayurvedic lifestyle. We'll also go into the vibrational benefits of sound healing and some of the various ways you can use sound to heal yourself. Take a listen and think about how you can vibrate along with the universe.(01:35) - The Health Catalyst(02:42) - "The Healing Catalyst: Episode Four"(02:51) - The tools of yoga(06:30) - Ayurveda for everyone(10:03) - Sound as medicineYou can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.comDr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

“By applying this golden principle — that like increases like and opposites reduce — we can create more balance and more harmony within ourselves.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-SinghThe word “balance” means very different things in Western society versus that of Ayurveda. In the West we talk about balance in terms of our roles and responsibilities. In Ayurveda, balance is about being in sync with nature and being in balance within ourselves. On today's episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Kumar-Singh discusses what balance looks like in the Ayurvedic tradition and how different qualities come into play. She also has a new tool for you to add to your healing toolkit: morning pages.Don't forget to check out Dr. Kumar-Singh's new book, The Health Catalyst, for more tips on finding balance.(01:28) - The Health Catalyst(04:02) - Balance in Ayurveda(05:18) - Qualities(07:04) - The Golden Principle(09:40) - Course correction(15:30) - Morning pages(17:01) - The Healing Catalyst: Episode FourYou can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.comDr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.

“There's a saying in Ayurveda that we are not just what we eat, we are what we digest.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-SinghWhen you think of digestion you probably just think about the process of your full belly breaking down food into nutrients. In Ayurveda however, digestion also includes the processing of memories, experiences, and emotions.This week on The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Kumar-Singh discusses how the body digests both mental and physical toxins and how that can lead to dis-ease. She offers a three-step process to clearing toxins and gives an overview on the ancient practice of breathwork. Listen, digest, and breathe.(01:34) - Digest everything(06:06) - Toxic load(09:41) - Digestive fire(11:21) - Do an inventory(12:17) - Dump your toxic load(13:14) - Go for a quick win(15:45) - BreathworkYou can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.comDr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.Podcast episode production by Dante32.