Podcasts about emotional well

In this enlightening episode of the Secret Life Podcast, host Brianne Davis-Gantt tackles the pervasive issue of addiction to worrying and overthinking. With a candid and relatable approach, Brianne explores how these compulsive behaviors can take a toll on our mental and physical well-being, often leading us into a cycle of anxiety and fear. She delves into the characteristics of this addiction, explaining how it manifests in our daily lives and the emotional and cognitive symptoms that accompany it.Brianne emphasizes that overthinking is not just a habit but a behavioral addiction that can severely impact our ability to live in the present moment. Drawing from her own experiences and insights, she offers practical strategies for breaking free from these patterns, urging listeners to confront their thoughts with compassion and seek support when necessary. Through self-reflection and actionable steps, Brianne encourages a journey towards healing and reclaiming a more peaceful mindset.Join Brianne as she invites you to examine your relationship with worry and discover the tools to overcome this common struggle. This episode is a powerful reminder that while change can be challenging, it is essential for personal growth and emotional freedom.

In this Healthy Waves episode, Avik Chakraborty sits down with Anjuly Rudolph to cut through the noise around yoga. They unpack why yoga is not just poses or flexibility goals, and how the original purpose is mind training, nervous system regulation, and emotional balance. Anjuly breaks down what gets lost in modern “fitness-only” yoga culture, shares beginner-friendly entry points for busy people, and explains why breathwork, grounding, and proper relaxation are non negotiable if you want results that actually stick. Expect practical, at-home micro habits you can run for 7 to 14 days to feel a real shift in stress, sleep, and energy. About the Guest: Anjuly Rudolph is a transformational catalyst blending yoga, hypnosis, energy healing, and coaching. Raised with deep yogic roots in an Indian family, she has carried this work across Uganda, Burundi, Syria, Tunisia, and Germany. She also trains yoga teachers in Germany and focuses on making yoga practical, grounded, and culturally respectful. Key Takeaways: Yoga is a full system for mind and energy, not just stretching or fitness. Asanas are only one small part of yoga. The bigger goal is calming mental fluctuations. A beginner does not need flexibility. Lack of flexibility is often the reason to start gently. Simple joint movements can be a low-barrier daily practice for mobility and stress release. Breath awareness is a fast lever for shifting your nervous system state. Grounding at the start of practice helps you actually “arrive” in your body. Final relaxation matters. Skipping it breaks the system and reduces benefits. Yoga Nidra is not the same as lying down quietly. It is a structured practice. Yoga supports emotional processing even when you cannot clearly name the emotion. A practical 14-day test: 2 minutes of conscious breathing morning and night, plus joint movement before sleep. How Listeners Can Connect With The Guest: Website: https://www.yoganjuly.com/  (bilingual: English and German) Instagram Facebook   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. This channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Contact Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™ Email: www.healthymindbyavik.com Based in: India & USA Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity. 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In this Healthy Mind, Healthy Life episode, host Charu sits down with Matt Johnson to unpack how hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can help people clear PTSD, anxiety, emotional baggage, and subconscious programming that keeps life stuck on autopilot. Matt shares his real-life recovery story after a severe brain injury and a PTSD diagnosis, then breaks down why many people don't get lasting results when they only work with the conscious mind. If you're tired of surface-level self-help, this conversation gets straight into practical tools, mindset rewiring, and what real healing looks like when you upgrade the “operating system” running your behaviors, habits, and reactions. About the Guest: Matt Johnson is a hypnosis and NLP specialist who helps people shift subconscious patterns behind anxiety, trauma responses, limiting beliefs, and emotional overwhelm. After years of struggling with PTSD and a brain injury, he built a practical approach to healing by combining hypnosis, NLP, and deep research into subconscious change. Key Takeaways: A brain injury can be amplified by unresolved trauma responses, especially when PTSD keeps the nervous system locked in fight or flight. Matt's turning point came after a SPECT scan showed abnormal brain activity patterns linked to PTSD, not permanent tissue damage. Many people get limited progress when they only use talk therapy or medication, because most change requires working with the subconscious mind. The subconscious can run automatic “programs” that shape habits, stress responses, and relationship reactions without conscious permission. Hypnosis is not mind control. You can accept or reject suggestions at any time, even in deep trance. NLP can create fast shifts by giving emotions a “structure” (color, shape, direction) and then changing that structure intentionally. “You're not broken” is not a quote for the wall. It's a strategy shift from identity blame to pattern change. Early-life imprinting (roughly ages 0–7) can install beliefs that feel like truth, but they are editable with the right tools. Real healing looks like removing the root patterns so the same stress does not keep returning in new forms. If traditional routes are not working, it's logical to diversify approaches and build a roadmap that actually fits you. How Listeners Can Connect with the Guest: Matt Johnson NLP Free course: NLP Mind Magic (includes exercises for anxiety, procrastination, imposter syndrome, and more). Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM . Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Cotter Financial Group, LLC. is a community-based concierge-level retirement planning firm helping pre-retirees and retirees in the most critical phase of retirement known as the Retirement Red Zone. 10 years before and after retirement. They are a lifestyle-based planning firm. They do incorporate the numbers aspect while helping families and individuals plan for maximum enjoyment in retirement, while keeping in mind your values, relationships, and, more importantly, how people wish to spend their precious time. So whether they are in retirement, on the verge of or just starting to prepare, they will help get you ready for what matters most and take action with more confidence. Focus areas are:Retirement Income Planning – safe, predictable, and guaranteedLegacy Planning – maximize to whom and what is left to heirsWealth Transfer – tax-efficient transfer strategiesEstate Planning – Wills, Trusts, and Asset ProtectionSocial Security Optimization – claiming strategy guidanceWealth Management – safe and tax-efficient strategies for inflation riskLearn More: www.cotterfinancialgroup.comCotter Financial Group, LLC and Kinetic Investment Management, Inc. are two separate entities. Insurance products and services are offered and sold through individually licensed and appointed agents in all appropriate jurisdictions under Cotter Financial Group, LLC. Investment Advisory Services are offered through Kinetic Investment Management, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-patrick-cotter-founder-of-cotter-financial-group-discussing-emotional-well-being-in-retirement

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with "Heather-Ann" Ferri to unpack what it really means to move from surviving a family story to consciously rewriting your legacy. Heather-Ann shares how childhood trauma and generational patterns can shape our nervous system, self-worth, relationships, and even the way we chase achievement for approval. The conversation stays practical. Breathwork as a foundation for nervous system regulation. Journaling as a tool to spot patterns and reclaim your voice. A realistic take on healing that is not linear, not pretty, but absolutely possible. If you feel stuck in survival mode, overachieving, people-pleasing, or carrying a “heavy family story,” this episode gives you a clear starting point. About the Guest: Heather-Ann Ferri is an author, speaker, healer, and educator working at the intersection of trauma recovery, self-leadership, and spiritual growth. Her upcoming book, Transcending Victim to Goddess, blends memoir with a practical self-love and healing framework designed to help readers disrupt generational cycles and rebuild from the inside out. Key Takeaways: “Victim to goddess” is not a vibe. It is a decision to face what happened, name the patterns, and reclaim your identity without letting family systems define you. Healing is not linear. Expect layers. Progress can look like getting out of bed and choosing not to escape your life today. Breathwork is the baseline tool. Changing breath patterns helps change stress patterns, emotional reactivity, and survival responses. Start simple. Notice if your inhale feels tight. Ask what you struggle to receive, not just what you give. Overachieving and people-pleasing can be trauma strategies. Breath and body awareness help you stop outsourcing worth to performance. Journaling works best when you have prompts. If you do not know what to ask yourself, guided questions reduce overwhelm and create structure. Quiet time is not optional if you want change. Reflection, meditation, and writing help you hear your inner compass again. Creative expression counts as healing. Five minutes of dancing, singing, drawing, walking, or play can reconnect you to “I am enough.” You can rewrite legacy without waiting for the perfect therapist. Start with one breath and one honest page. How Listeners Can Connect With Heather-Ann Ferri: Website: https://www.heatherannferri.com/  YouTube  Contact: Use the contact form and email listed on her website   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. 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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Paul Whitten, a combat veteran and founder of Nashville Adventures, to talk about mental health, identity after military service, and how storytelling becomes real-world therapy. Paul breaks down how getting out of an “echo chamber” of pain. Through community, purpose, and structured routines. Helped him move through injury, survivor's guilt, and burnout. They also go deep on bootstrapped entrepreneurship, why service-based businesses fight harder for visibility, and how learning the basics of ROI, marketing, and leadership can protect your mental wellness while scaling. If you are dealing with burnout, trauma, or feeling stuck in survival mode. This conversation gives a practical roadmap: small acts of service, honest storytelling, and habits that actually hold when life gets chaotic. About the Guest: Paul Whitten is a combat veteran, returned Peace Corps volunteer, former UK Parliamentary Fellow, and the founder of Nashville Adventures, a veteran-owned walking tour company known for immersive storytelling and historical accuracy. His work centers community impact, including giving back to veteran-related causes, and building a business culture shaped by lessons from both great and terrible leadership. Key Takeaways: Storytelling can be a mental health tool. It pulls you out of rumination and into meaning after trauma or burnout. If you are stuck in an echo chamber of pain. Change the room. Volunteer, teach, guide, or join a community that meets you with a blank slate. Routines beat “mindset hacks”. Paul rebuilt momentum through physical therapy, museum tours, then consistent learning. Service is a bridge out of isolation. Giving respect and appreciation often brings it back, which steadies your nervous system. Bootstrapping is stressful. But naive optimism helps you start before fear talks you out of it. Entrepreneurship is priorities and ROI. Learn the basics. P&L, balance sheet, marketing fundamentals. Knowledge compounds fast. Learn from bad leadership too. Paul used painful corporate lessons to build a healthier culture and customer experience. Keep work fun enough to sustain. If it feels like a toxic job, burnout shows up fast. Grinding is the differentiator. Not IQ, not credentials. Consistency turns skeptics into competitors. Micro challenge. Write one tough chapter in 10 minutes, share one honest piece with someone you trust, do one small act of service this month. How Listeners Can Connect With Paul: LinkedIn Website: Nashville Adventures at http://nashvilleadventures.com/  If you are visiting Nashville. Use the “Contact Us” form on the website and mention you heard him on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life. Nashville Adventures   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM . Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. Storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. 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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Mike Barefoot to unpack how movement builds more than muscles. It builds discipline, mindset, emotional regulation, and leadership performance. Mike shares why physical outlets like martial arts, workouts, walking, and simple daily activity help professionals vent stress without torching relationships at work. They also break down the real hack most people miss. Consistency beats intensity, and incremental progress turns fitness into a lifestyle instead of a short-term grind. If you want better focus, less burnout, and stronger decision-making, this conversation links fitness and mental health in a way that's practical and repeatable. About the Guest: Mike Barefoot has spent 27+ years in the staffing industry, placing 1,000+ professionals, generating $50M+ in revenue, and earning top awards like Rookie of the Year, Performer of the Year, and multiple Presidents Club honors. He is also a 37-year martial arts practitioner, a 7th degree black belt in karate, plus advanced ranks in jujitsu and kickboxing, and a multi-time Hall of Fame inductee. Mike speaks to MBA students, executives, and entrepreneurs on performance, balance, and sustainable excellence. Key Takeaways: Physical outlets reduce stress spillover. Training gives you a clean place to “dump pressure” so you show up calmer at work and at home. Balance is a performance strategy, not a luxury. When energy is distributed across life areas, productivity and resilience improve. Compete with yourself, not the room. Self-accountability creates consistent growth without chasing external validation. Perfection in results is rare. “Perfect intent” means daily effort aligned to your goals even when outcomes vary. Set incremental targets. Instead of chasing 50 pounds or 2-hour workouts, aim for small wins like 10 to 15 minutes daily. Avoid the “ready, set, stop” trap in business. Delays and hurdles happen. Use movement to prevent frustration from damaging relationships. Momentum matters. An object in motion tends to stay in motion. Small action keeps you progressing. Use micro-journaling. Track activity on a mini calendar or your phone so your brain can't inflate effort. Limited time can improve focus. Small windows force sharper training and sharper studying, especially for young professionals. Movement upgrades decision-making. More energy and clarity leads to better choices and less burnout over time. How Listeners Can Connect With Mike: Email: LinkedIn Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan sits down with Eric D. Coonrod, a boutique investment banker, to unpack the entrepreneurial mindset behind scaling a company and selling it without burning out. This episode gets real about why exits can feel like an identity shock, how deal stress quietly tanks decision quality, and why psychological readiness should be treated like a core KPI alongside valuation. Eric breaks down exit paths like full sale vs majority recap, then shares practical ways founders can protect sleep, health, and relationships while navigating diligence, negotiation, and team communication. About the Guest: Eric D. Coonrod is a 20-year investment banking veteran involved in 100+ transactions across healthcare, food and beverage, VMS, and sports. He is the founder of E. Coonrod and Company, LLC, advising founders on deals, debt, and capital raises with a full-stack approach that includes tax, communications, and personal health awareness. Key Takeaways: Selling a business can hit harder emotionally than founders expect because the company often becomes their identity. A big exit check does not automatically fix burnout. It can even amplify it if you have no plan post-deal. Prep for the exit should include psychological readiness, not just financial readiness and deal structure. Consider exit options early. A majority recap can reduce admin burden while keeping you close to the work you actually love. Neglecting self-care during a sale increases poor decisions. Deal fatigue is real and it kills outcomes. The sale process adds major weekly workload on top of running operations. Protect your health to protect judgment. Keep a non-negotiable wellness anchor. Training, walking, or family time keeps mental clarity stable under pressure. Employees fear layoffs and culture shifts. Timing and messaging matter, so disclose only when the deal is mature. Coach the transition narrative with the buyer. Clear reassurance reduces churn and stabilizes performance pre-close. Post-exit peace requires an actual plan. Define what you will do in the first 6 months and what comes after. How to Connect with the Guest: Website: http://www.ecoonrodco.com/  Email: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. Storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. This channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Contact Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™ Email: www.healthymindbyavik.com Based in: India & USA Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity. 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In today’s episode, Counselor, author, and educator Dr. Mark Mayfield equips pastors, ministry leaders, and volunteers with practical tools to support mental health in the church. This conversation between Drs. Zach and Mark bridges clinical wisdom, spiritual formation, and the realities of shepherding people through emotional struggles. Dr. Mayfield unpacks how to recognize signs of distress, create safe spaces for honest conversations, and respond to crisis moments with clarity and compassion. He discusses the importance of boundaries in ministry, the role of community in healing, and simple, evidence-based practices that help churches foster emotional resilience, spiritual growth, and relational safety. Dr. Mayfield’s Website: https://www.drmayfield.com/ Pick Up Your Copy of The Mental Health Handbook For Ministry: https://shorturl.at/cA3oE Pick Up Your Copy of The Hope & Healing for Loneliness Workbook: https://aacc.net/product/hope-healing-for-loneliness-a-guide-to-flourish-in-community/ Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel & Care?: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik Chakraborty sits down with Bud Kraus, creator of the podcast Seriously Bud, for a real conversation about living with chronic depression, seasonal affective disorder and suicidal ideation. Bud shares what “silent suffering” looked like for him, why so many people mask pain with humor and what actually helped him move one day at a time. They talk about practical coping tools, getting support without shame, the role of counseling and medication and how purpose and family can shift your relationship with mental health over time. If you're navigating depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts or emotional burnout, this episode focuses on grounded support, honest language and why asking for help is a strength at any age. About the Guest: Bud Kraus is a long-time educator and creator in the WordPress community and the host of Seriously Bud, a human-story podcast exploring life journeys, resilience and reinvention. He speaks openly about his experience with depression and suicidal ideation and how support systems, creativity and meaning helped him move forward. Key Takeaways: Depression can be chronic and still invisible. Bud describes how people often use a “happy face” while privately struggling with mental health. Seasonal shifts can amplify symptoms. He names winter and shorter days as a trigger pattern tied to seasonal affective disorder. Normalize asking direct questions. A pivotal moment came when someone finally asked Bud if he had suicidal thoughts, helping him realize those thoughts aren't “normal” for most people. Progress is usually a small pivot, not a miracle moment. Bud points to finding a trusted professional and structured support as a turning point. Coping can be practical and personal. For Bud, playing guitar created short-term relief and mental transport when the day felt unmanageable. Medication and therapy can be part of a healthy toolkit. He frames both as support options, not moral judgments. Purpose can return later than you expect. Bud ties healing to relationships, family and future joy that felt impossible during darker seasons. If you feel at risk, pause and reach out. Contact a trusted person, a mental health professional or your local emergency number. In the US, you can call or text 988. If you're in immediate crisis, contact local emergency services or your regional suicide prevention helpline. Here are reliable, widely used crisis lines by region: United States  :   988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org (24/7). SAMHSA+1 Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 (24/7). Crisis Text Line LGBTQ+ (The Trevor Project, youth) — call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 (24/7). The Trevor Project+1 Trans Lifeline — US (877) 565-8860 (hours vary; peer support). translifeline.org+1 Canada  :   9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline — call or text 9-8-8 (24/7). 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline+1 Crisis Text Line (via Kids Help Phone) — text 686868 (24/7). Crisis Text Line Trans Lifeline — Canada (877) 330-6366 (hours vary). translifeline.org United Kingdom & Ireland:     Samaritans (UK & ROI) — call 116 123 (free, 24/7). Samaritans+1 Shout (UK) – Crisis Text Line affiliate — text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7). Shout 85258+1 50808 / “Text About It” (Ireland) — text HELLO/TALK to 50808 (24/7). Text About It+1 Australia  :   Lifeline — call 13 11 14 (24/7) or chat online. Lifeline New Zealand  :   1737 “Need to talk?” — call or text 1737 (24/7). Connect with the Guest: Website: https://seriouslybud.com/  Email: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth and mindful living. 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In this episode of Healthy Mind Healthy Life, host Sayan sits down with Jacquie Elliott to break down why holiday stress and family dynamics can crank up your inner critic. Fast. Jacquie reframes “self criticism” as abusive brain chatter. A deeper pattern of emotional self-abuse that fuels low self-worth, comparison and people-pleasing. You'll learn her ABCs framework to interrupt the spiral, rebuild self-respect and practice self-love in a practical way through awareness, belief and challenge. About the Guest: Jacquie Elliott is a certified spiritual and relationship coach, seasoned radio host and motivational speaker. She's the author of The Silent Bully: A Journey from Abusive Brain Chatter to Self-Love, and teaches simple tools to shift from “tornado head” into boundaries, presence and a healthier inner relationship. Key Takeaways: Name the inner critic for what it is. Jacquie calls it “abusive brain chatter”. Not just negative thoughts but a pattern that bullies, belittles and gaslights you, especially during holiday pressure and family triggers. Use the ABCs framework in real time. A is Aware: notice the script and write it down. B is Belief: reconnect to a loving inner source through journaling, meditation, prayer or a grounding ritual. C is Challenge: replace old core beliefs like “I'm not enough” with one sentence that is 10% kinder and more true. Watch for “Tornado Head”. That spiral where one mistake becomes a whole identity story. The reset is to return “home” to the present moment and get heart centered before you problem solve. Make self love practical. Start with 2 to 3 minutes of meditation. Journal both voices. List your top values and check alignment. Take small actions that build self respect and reduce shame. Build momentum with micro wins. Random acts of kindness and gratitude can create a dopamine lift that supports consistency, confidence and healthier boundaries. Holiday reminder. You do not need perfect mindset. You need a tool you will actually use when things get loud, tense or triggering. How Listeners Can Connect With Jacquie: Website: https://www.healingabc.com/  https://www.jacquieelliottclc.com/  Book: The Silent Bully: A Journey from Abusive Brain Chatter to Self-Love (linked via her website. Also mentioned as available on Amazon in the episode) Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM . Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty.storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate.this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Send us a textIn this episode of the Midlife with Courage™ podcast, Kim and guest Maria Toso discuss emotional triggers and how to heal them. Key topics include:- Understanding emotional triggers and contractions- Techniques for healing and self-love- The importance of grounding and breathwork- How forgiveness and divine love play roles in emotional healing- Practical advice for facing triggers, especially during the holidays.00:00 Welcome to Midlife with Courage00:21 Meet Maria Toso: A Journey of Spiritual Awakening00:28 Understanding Emotional Triggers02:00 Healing Through Meditation and Yoga03:09 Numbing Out: The Modern Escape03:49 The Power of Self-Love and Divine Love05:56 Recognizing and Managing Triggers08:59 Daily Practices for Emotional Well-being11:41 The Role of Self-Validation24:49 The Journey of Forgiveness25:07 Understanding Triggers and Healing25:54 Releasing the Original Villain27:40 The Power of Forgiveness30:29 A New Paradigm for Friendship34:21 Steps to Grounding and Awareness38:04 Using Current Hurts for Healing38:46 The Importance of Loving Presence46:55 Practical Tips for the Holiday Season49:06 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsGo to Maria's website to get her free mini meditations, her book and more information about working with her. Get in on the next Courage & Confidence Circle before it even opens. The waitlist for the March 2026 Courage & Confidence Circle is open so click the link below to let me know you are ready to grow your midlife confidence now! PUT ME ON THE WAITLIST!Support the showKim Benoy is a retired RN, Certified Aromatherapist, wife and mom who is passionate about inspiring and encouraging women over 40. She wants you to see your own beauty, value and worth through sharing stories of other women just like you. Are you looking for more? You should check out my Courage & Confidence Circle! Join a supportive group of other midlife women who are ready to live with courage and stop waiting for someday! This 3-month program starts again in March 2026 and I would love to see you there! REGISTER HERE Want to be a guest on Midlife with Courage™-Flourishing After Forty with Kim Benoy? Send Kim Benoy a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1646938231742x613487048806393700 Would you like to get each episode delivered right to your inbox a day early? Subscribe to my website to get my weekly inspirational message and a link to that week's podcast episode. Just click the link below to get on the list! SUBSCRIBE WEBSITEFACEBOOK

In this episode of the ECE Classroom Podcast, host SusieBeghin reflects on the past year, sharing highlights from 2025 episodes and the five lessons she's carrying forward as an educator and lifelong learner. The episode emphasizes the power of storytelling, emotional well-being, behavior ascommunication, the importance of movement in learning, and the value of partnerships in education.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and 2025 Reflection01:10 Storytelling as a Relationship02:27 Emotional Well-being in Education03:53 Behavior as Communication05:06 Learning Through Movement06:10 Building PartnershipsMusic by Mykola Odnoroh from Pixabay

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan sits down with Alisha Esmail from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada to unpack a founder truth most people avoid. Burnout is not a badge, it's a bottleneck. Alisha shares how burning out three times forced her to rebuild her business approach with stronger systems, clearer priorities, and a “harmony over balance” mindset. They break down her Five Tanks Framework (emotional, mental, physical, relational, spiritual) and a practical daily check-in to spot depletion before it snowballs. They also get real about using AI and automation to buy back time without losing the human edge. If you're building a company, leading a team, or just tired of the hustle narrative, this one is a clean reset. About the Guest: Alisha Esmail is a purpose-led founder behind one of Canada's recognized coffee brands and a builder working at the intersection of AI, human performance, and sustainability. She teaches founders how to reduce burnout through systems, clarity, and her Five Tanks Framework. Key Takeaways: Burnout repeats when recovery is treated like a break, not a redesign of how you operate. “Harmony” beats “balance”. Some seasons require intensity, but the system has to pay you back with time later. The line between healthy intensity and overextension is context. Most “emergencies” can wait till tomorrow. Use the “three cards” rule. Limit how often you pull people into after-hours work so you don't burn out the team. Five Tanks Framework is universal: emotional, mental, physical, relational, spiritual. The refill method can vary by personality and season. A fast daily audit works: draw five circles, label the tanks, score each 1 to 10, then act on the lowest tank first. Empty tanks show up as short temper, conflict, anxiety, spiraling thoughts, and feeling out of control. AI should not replace thinking. It should remove repetitive tasks so founders stay in strategy, creativity, and leadership. Practical AI win: rewrite intense messages to reduce conflict and prevent “emotional shrapnel” in relationships. Scarcity is not a reason to self-destruct. It can be a forcing function for creativity and smarter leverage. Clarity kills chaos: define your real end goal, then work backward instead of sprinting toward a vague “success.” Community Guidelines Check (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn): Not violating. Trademark Check: Mentions of Apple, iPhone, ChatGPT, and Claude are nominative references for identification only. No affiliation or endorsement is implied. How Listeners Can Connect With the Guest: Email: Instagram: connect via DM LinkedIn: Connect with Alisha Esmail and send a direct message https://roadcoffeeco.com/ Free gift: DM her “Five Tanks Framework” and mention this podcast to get the exercise book. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? 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*Listener Discretion: This episode includes discussion of graphic violence and disturbing content. Some listeners may find it upsetting. Please take care while listening and consider skipping this episode if you are sensitive to these topics. In this Healthy Mind, Healthy Life episode, Charu sits down with Bernard “Chalky” White to unpack a resilience-first life story that goes from childhood abuse to policing to a bold midlife pivot into ski instructing and global travel. The core framework is brutally simple and weirdly powerful. Two questions that cut through procrastination, fear and regret: “What if I don't?” and “What if I do?” Chalky explains how those questions helped him resign from a career he'd grown to hate, rebuild his identity and keep moving forward even after witnessing traumatic events on the job. If you're stuck in a loop of overthinking, low confidence or “I'm too late” energy, this conversation is a practical mindset reset focused on action, courage and mental health. About the Guest: Bernard “Chalky” White is a former UK police officer turned long-time ski instructor and author. He shares lessons from adversity, career reinvention and his book Keep Chewing the Granite: How Two Questions Can Change Your Life, built around a decision-making method designed to replace regret with forward motion. Key Takeaways: Resilience is not a personality trait. It is a repeatable decision you practice when life feels heavy and your options look limited. The “What if I don't?” question exposes real costs. Regret, stagnation and staying stuck in a career or identity that drains you. The “What if I do?” question creates momentum. It turns fear into a plan and replaces avoidance with intentional action. Procrastination often hides clarity. Chalky knew what he wanted for years, then one honest night of questions forced a clean decision. Reinvention is allowed at any age. Starting skiing at 26 and building a decades-long path proves “late” is usually just a story. Trauma can shape you without owning you. Chalky acknowledges hard memories while choosing humor, meaning and forward progress. A strong mindset is not “positive vibes.” It is confronting consequences, choosing courage and doing the tough stuff anyway. Simple tools scale. Two questions can support mental health, career change, confidence and decision-making across business and life. When you feel stuck, ask better questions. Then take one small step that matches the answer you actually want to live. How Listeners Can Connect With Chalky: Email: Amazon in print, Kindle and audiobook formats.   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? 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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Charu gets real about late-night cravings, emotional eating, and the binge-shame-repeat loop. Guest Nadege “Nan” Saysana breaks down why cravings often aren't about food at all, they're about unmet emotional needs like stress, loneliness, frustration, and overwhelm. You'll hear a practical framework for separating physical hunger from emotional urges, how habit loops get wired, and why “knowing the why” isn't enough without learning emotional regulation skills. Nan also shares her personal turning point after decades of binge cycles, plus a simple self-check method to reduce cravings intensity without restriction. If you struggle with binge eating at night, sugar cravings, stress eating, or food noise, this conversation is built to help you regain agency, without gimmicks, shame, or a fake 7-day fix. About the Guest: Nadege “Nan” Saysana helps people stop binge eating by addressing the emotional drivers behind cravings. Based in Paris, she teaches practical tools to build new coping habits, reduce food noise, and shift from self-judgment to self-awareness. Key Takeaways: Cravings feel physical, but if you've already eaten enough, the urge is often emotional, not hunger. “Comfort food” works like a short-term mood hack, then backfires with guilt, stress, and more urges. Many people were never taught emotional skills, so the brain defaults to external soothing like food, scrolling, or binge-watching. The goal isn't perfection. It's replacing the old habit loop with a new one that actually processes feelings. Curiosity beats shame. Treat urges like data. Ask: what emotion is driving this right now? Quick self-regulation practices like a self-hug style touch routine can lower craving intensity without restriction. Restriction can increase binge intensity over time, like a rubber band snap effect. Hormones and medications can amplify hunger. If emotional tools don't help, it's smart to consult a qualified clinician. Power shifts when you stop framing sugar as “in control” and start owning your choices and patterns. Progress looks like urges getting quieter, faster recovery after stress, and calmer decision-making around food. How Listeners Can Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.milobingefix.com/masterclass  Free class (Tuesdays and Saturdays): Why You Binge at Night and How to Stop for Good Instagram  YouTube Facebook Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

When the news cycle is loud and life is already heavy, your nervous system pays the bill. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Charu talks with Andrea W LeDew, a former lawyer and mother of four, about turning political stress, grief and caregiver burnout into something usable through poetry, journaling and structured creative expression. Andrea shares how parenting a son with autism and intellectual disabilities, managing estate responsibilities after losing both parents and living through pandemic-era uncertainty pushed her toward writing as a mental health tool. The conversation also goes straight at the uncomfortable stuff. Emotional eating as coping, self-compassion vs self-sabotage, activism vs burnout and how to stay engaged without spiraling into rumination. Andrea's book Polemics: Political Poetry, Poems and Prose frames writing as survival and invites listeners to process big emotions without pretending the world is not on fire. About the Guest: Andrea W LeDew is a former lawyer turned stay-at-home mother of four and a writer focused on poetry and essays that explore political change, civic identity and emotional resilience. Her book Polemics: Political Poetry, Poems and Prosebrings together years of work shaped by grief, caregiving and public events. Key Takeaways: Political stress is real mental load. Naming it reduces shame and makes it workable for mental health and emotional well-being. Writing can function like therapy when it helps you feel, label and metabolize grief, rage and fear instead of suppressing them. Structure matters. Rhyme, form and constraints can keep expression honest without turning into endless rumination. Caregiver life adds chronic stress. If you are parenting autism or disability needs, coping tools must be realistic, not performative wellness. Comfort eating is common. The key line is habit. When coping becomes automatic daily behavior it shifts from self-compassion to self-sabotage. Activism can be healthier than hiding if it moves you from helplessness into values-based action and community connection. You can hold patriotism and critique at the same time. Reclaiming belonging should not erase marginalized experiences. Free speech and civic participation are not abstract. They are day-to-day practices that protect mental health through agency. “Touch grass” advice is incomplete. A better play is balanced inputs, boundaries on doomscrolling and intentional creative output. Your story is not finished. Creativity gives shape to chaos so it becomes something you can hold. Connect With Andrea W LeDew: Book page: https://books2read.com/polemics  Website: https://frlcnews.com/  Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we stop treating self doubt like a mindset glitch and start seeing it as what it really is, an old protection system that has outlived its job description. Host Sana sits down with hypnotherapist, channel and former elite athletic coach Magdalena Lyle to unpack how childhood conditioning, family dynamics and hidden trauma program the subconscious to keep us small. From boardrooms to bodybuilding stages, Magdalena breaks down why so many high performers look confident on the outside yet quietly spiral in overthinking, imposter syndrome and perfectionism behind the scenes. If you are a founder, executive, athlete or ambitious professional who swings between “I've got this” and “Who do I think I am,” this conversation will give you a straight talking framework to understand your mind's protect and serve system, start reclaiming agency in your body and move toward decisions grounded in intuition instead of fear. This episode speaks to self doubt, leadership confidence, performance anxiety, trauma informed healing and nervous system regulation in real world language, not fluff. About the Guest: Magdalena Lyle is a Queensland based hypnotherapist, channel and mind body practitioner who started her career working with athletes and high performers on physical rigidity, then discovered their real constraints lived in the subconscious. Today she blends hypnotherapy, fascial stretch work and channelled guidance to help executives, entrepreneurs and athletes identify the childhood scripts running their self doubt, release stored tension in the body and rebuild trust in their own intuition. Her work is grounded, direct and focused on restoring personal agency rather than layering more affirmations on top of unresolved fear. Key Takeaways: Self doubt is not a character flaw, it is the mind's protect and serve system still following rules written by a younger, scared version of you. Childhood experiences, including “small” moments like being yelled at for spilling milk, can wire the subconscious to stay quiet, stay small or over perform to avoid judgment. Many executives and athletes wear confidence as a mask at work or on stage, while privately dealing with anxiety, overthinking, migraines, skin issues and emotional burnout. The body keeps score. Chronic tension in the jaw, shoulders or hips often signals a nervous system that has forgotten how to trust and relax, even when the mind says “I'm fine.” Hypnotherapy done through open questioning, not scripts, lets clients enter their own awareness, see the emotional “scene” behind the pattern and discover their own resources for change. Real leadership and performance strength come from integrating intuition, compassion and assertiveness so you are not two different people at work and at home. How Listeners Can Connect with the Guest You can connect with Magdalena Lyle and explore her work here. Website: https://magdalenalyle.com/   https://energie4therapy.com.au/discovery-call -  Email: Magdalena prefers personal contact by email. Please use the address shared in these show notes by the host to reach her directly for sessions or inquiries. Listeners are encouraged to contact her for hypnotherapy, subconscious mindset work and body based support around self doubt, performance blocks and leadership stress. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In this Healthy Waves conversation from the Healthy Mind By Avik™ ecosystem, host Sana and guest Kristen Crabtree deconstruct the usual script on mental health, mental strength and resilience. They unpack what happens when you are praised for holding everything together while silently disappearing behind roles like good wife, good mother, good employee. Kristen shares how 22 years in a psychologically abusive marriage, a bipolar diagnosis and trauma therapy in 2021 forced a complete reboot of her inner operating system. Together they explore how real mental strength starts with identity excavation. Not more grinding, but finally hearing your own voice under family rules, cultural conditioning and performance masks. They talk about privilege and survival, why telling people to just align with their true self can sound unrealistic for single parents and people in unsafe situations, and why boundaries can be a pragmatic first step when you have zero capacity. If you are tired of confusing survival with living, this episode gives you a sharp, honest lens on mental health, women's resilience, boundaries and rebuilding life on your own terms. About the Guest: Kristen Crabtree is an author, creator of the Paramore Paradox ecosystem and a certified trauma informed divorce coach. After decades in a psychologically abusive marriage and a long journey with bipolar disorder, trauma therapy and meditation helped her reclaim her voice and identity. Her book Be the You That is More You Than You Have Ever Beenoffers a structured framework for excavating your own story, identifying the roles and artifacts that shape you and stepping into what she calls your True You 2.0. Today she helps people move from invisibility and self doubt into clarity, self trust and aligned decision making. Key Takeaways: Mental health often erodes when we shrink behind roles and expectations. Kristen explains how constantly performing as the responsible one while ignoring your own needs creates inner chaos and long term psychological strain. Most people mistake mental strength for holding everything together and never asking for help. Kristen reframes true mental resilience as hearing your inner voice, accepting it and making decisions that align with who you really are. Kristen's turning point came through trauma therapy and meditation. Both helped her recognize the psychological abuse in her marriage, process earlier sexual trauma and reconnect with a self she had buried for decades. Her book uses an excavation metaphor. You audit the artifacts of your life, roles, traumas and stories, then intentionally design your True You 2.0, a future identity that expresses your real values instead of inherited scripts. The conversation names privilege directly. Kristen acknowledges that some people do not have the time, money or safety to do deep identity work, and that telling them to just align with their true self can sound tone deaf. Boundaries show up as a practical first lever. Kristen describes learning to feel in her body when a boundary is crossed and how protecting that line built self worth, self respect and the stability required for bigger life changes. Both Sana and Kristen emphasize that humans are messy by default. You are not broken or something to fix. The work is stripping away noise, shame and other people's blueprints so you can design a life that actually fits you.   If you're in immediate crisis, contact local emergency services or your regional suicide prevention helpline. Here are reliable, widely used crisis lines by region: United States  :   988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org (24/7). SAMHSA+1 Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 (24/7). Crisis Text Line LGBTQ+ (The Trevor Project, youth) — call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 (24/7). The Trevor Project+1 Trans Lifeline — US (877) 565-8860 (hours vary; peer support). translifeline.org+1 Canada  :   9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline — call or text 9-8-8 (24/7). 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline+1 Crisis Text Line (via Kids Help Phone) — text 686868 (24/7). Crisis Text Line Trans Lifeline — Canada (877) 330-6366 (hours vary). translifeline.org United Kingdom & Ireland:     Samaritans (UK & ROI) — call 116 123 (free, 24/7). Samaritans+1 Shout (UK) – Crisis Text Line affiliate — text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7). Shout 85258+1 50808 / “Text About It” (Ireland) — text HELLO/TALK to 50808 (24/7). Text About It+1 Australia  :   Lifeline — call 13 11 14 (24/7) or chat online. Lifeline New Zealand  :   1737 “Need to talk?” — call or text 1737 (24/7). How to Connect with Kristen Crabtree Website and community. Paramour Paradox ecosystem and free community: https://www.paramourparadox.com/  Work with Kristen. Learn more about her trauma informed divorce coaching and identity excavation work via the site. Book: Be the You That is More You Than You Have Ever Been is available through links on https://www.paramourparadox.com/  and on Amazon. Facebook Instagram Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM. Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. 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On this Healthy Waves episode from the Healthy Mind By Avik podcast network, host Pragya gets real about what it means to design a life that actually fits you instead of endlessly upgrading a life you secretly resent. Life coach and Akashic Records guide Claudia M Gallegos breaks down why so many high achievers feel empty even when they have everything they were told to want. They unpack the invisible traps of building your world around other people's expectations, the myth of “Instagram perfection”, and the pressure to have one big cinematic life purpose. Claudia shares concrete practices like automatic writing, listening to your body as an antenna, and treating your path as an experiment rather than a performance. This is a strategic, grounded conversation for anyone ready to stop auditioning for a life that was never theirs and start building one that finally feels honest. About the Guest: Claudia M Gallegos is a life coach, writer and spiritual guide who works with the Akashic Records and deep purpose work. She has reinvented her own life across countries, careers and belief systems. Claudia now supports clients who look “successful” on paper yet feel disconnected from themselves and want a more truthful, aligned way to live and work. Key Takeaways: Most people are not designing a new life. They are only upgrading a life they never chose. Real change starts when you stop rearranging the same pieces and admit what is actually not working. The first trap is building your life around other people's desires. Parents, culture, work and social media become the blueprint so you ignore the quiet truth that your joy may be in a very different direction. A “good life” is not a perfect picture. It is an ongoing art practice. You show up like an artist in the studio, even on messy days, with a clear general direction instead of a rigid five step script. Discomfort is not always a sign you failed. Sometimes it is just a hard Tuesday. The work is learning to separate a temporary low from a real signal that your direction no longer fits who you are. Your body is an antenna. Subtle unease around a person or decision is data. When you override those signals for the sake of logic or convenience, you often land in chaotic business deals or painful relationships. Purpose is not always one big dramatic destiny. For many people it is seasonal, gentler and evolving. The point is not to become a superstar in a movie. The point is to live from your own essence instead of chasing external applause. Simple practices like automatic writing by hand, silent moments and embodied awareness help you reconnect with what you actually want, so you can make choices that reflect your soul instead of the crowd. How to Connect with the Guest You can connect with Claudia M Gallegos for coaching, Akashic Records work and purpose guidance through her website. Listeners can also connect with her on social media channels - Instagram TikTok Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM. Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country or profession mentioned. All third party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul nurturing conversations on • Mental Health & Emotional Well being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma and build a world where every story matters.

On this episode of Healthy Waves from the Healthy Mind By Avik™ network, host Sayan sits down with certified financial planner Jennifer Edwards to unpack how money stress lives in the body long before it shows up in a bank statement. They break down trauma responses like fight, flight, freeze and fawn. how these patterns start in childhood. and why they quietly run the show in our income, debt, spending and relationships. Jennifer explains her seven layer financial wellness framework, why nervous system regulation matters more than “perfect budgeting”. and how couples can stop turning money fights into character assassinations. If you have a steady income yet still feel unsafe with money. this episode gives a direct lens on financial anxiety, shame cycles and emotional healing so you can build wealth without burning out your mental health. About the Guest: Jennifer Edwards is a certified financial planner and founder of Breakthrough Financial Wellness. She blends financial planning, financial psychology. trauma informed insight and a seven layer financial wellness framework to help people understand why they behave the way they do with money. not just what to do next. Her work focuses on money trauma, nervous system responses, couples and money, and building financial safety from the inside out. Key Takeaways: Financial stress usually starts in childhood long before we ever touch a paycheck. Our nervous system learns survival patterns around unmet needs and those same patterns later attach to money. Trauma responses like fight, flight, freeze and fawn can show up as overspending, hoarding, overworking, procrastinating on money tasks or people pleasing with money to feel safe in relationships. Emotions are “energy in motion”. If we never express them. that energy can sit in the body as tension, headaches, stomach issues, tight chests or overall dis ease that impacts daily functioning. Many money fights in couples are not about numbers. They are unhealed nervous system responses that get mislabeled as character flaws. like “selfish”, “lazy” or “disorganized”. which deepens conflict and shame. Understanding each partner's money story from childhood builds empathy. Talking about how money was handled at home, who held power and what felt unsafe creates context instead of blame. Jennifer's seven layer financial wellness model highlights the often ignored neurological layer and the societal layer. Culture pushes consumerism and constant comfort. which makes emotional spending and chronic debt more likely. Shame around money creates a downward spiral. Reducing self blame. seeing the role of family and culture. and getting objective support lets people make calmer decisions that support mental, emotional and financial health.   Connect with the Guest: Listeners can connect with Jennifer Edwards and explore her work here Website: BreakthroughFinancialWellness.com Resources and newsletter available on the site. Informational webinars and program overviews Resources section with free materials Email list sign up Options for group work and one to one support Direct call scheduling for those who want professional guidance on financial wellness   How to Connect and Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM. Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer This episode and show notes are for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. There is no intent to harm, defame or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country or profession mentioned. All third party media referenced remains the property of its respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening or reading. you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. This episode discusses financial stress, trauma, nervous system regulation and recovery in a non graphic, non hateful, educational manner. Based on the transcript. no statements appear to violate YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn community guidelines. About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity not a luxury. Born during the pandemic. it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor and wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and grounded conversations on • Mental Health and Emotional Well being • Mindfulness and Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing and Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery and Self Empowerment With over 4,400 plus episodes and 168.4K plus global listeners. we unite voices, break stigma and build a world where every story matters. Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Contact Brand. Healthy Mind By Avik™ Email. www.healthymindbyavik.com Based in. India and USA Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching and strategic partnerships. Connect to co create meaningful impact. 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On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with indie author and resilience strategist Pam Chiaro to talk about what it actually looks like to choose yourself in real life, not just on inspirational quote cards. Pam walks us through leaving a stable career only after she was financially resourced, building a writing life as PK Stuart, and then having everything disrupted by an ovarian cancer diagnosis. She breaks down how she navigated treatment with a mix of medical care, keto eating, movement, meditation and spiritual tools, while staying grounded, pragmatic and honest about fear. Pam also explains how she uses astrology as a planning and reflection framework, not as superstition, to set goals, review progress and keep her life aligned with her values. This is a clear, no drama conversation about resilience, health, creativity, money, and why metrics and marketing can never replace the actual work or the people you love. About the guest: Pam Chiaro is an indie author who writes under the name PK Stuart. After years in business management and supporting startups, she transitioned out of traditional employment to build a writing career on her own terms. A pragmatic planner and lifelong meditator, Pam blends spiritual tools like astrology with grounded decision making. She lives in the mountains of western Colorado with her husband, close to her two children and six grandchildren, and is focused on both her ongoing health journey and her growing catalogue of books. Key takeaways : Strength is not loud aggression, it is quiet resilience, self trust and choosing yourself in hard seasons. Pam shows that quitting a traditional job is realistic only when you are financially resourced and honest about your responsibilities. An ovarian cancer diagnosis pushed her to re evaluate time, double down on writing and build an indie author career with intention. Keto eating, consistent movement, meditation and spiritual practices support her health journey, without replacing medical care or professional advice. Astrology functions as a planning and reflection tool for her, not a fear script, helping her set goals and review progress across life areas. She continually pulls herself away from vanity metrics and back to the real work, writing books and being present with her family in Colorado. How listeners can connect with Pam: Pam writes under the name PK Stuart. You can find her work and reach out here: Website: https://pkstuart.com/ Email: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country or profession mentioned. 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On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Charu sits down with former healthcare leader turned multi seven figure mindset trainer and strategist Lin Yuan Su to pressure test a big claim. that up to 95% of success comes from mindset. Lin takes us inside the morning she broke down crying in her car in Canada, after years of doing “everything right” on paper. good education, respected job, security. She unpacks how fear, burnout and people pleasing can quietly run your life while you tell yourself you are just being responsible. Together, Charu and Lin dig into the Success Trifecta. mindset, strategy, action. They challenge privilege questions, talk honestly about money, motherhood, ambition and guilt, and get practical about how to shift your inner game without quitting your job overnight or spending big on coaching. If you are sitting in your own parked car wondering how you got here, this conversation gives you language, tools and permission to want more without burning your life down. About the guest: Lin Yuan Su is a former high achieving registered dietitian and healthcare leader who walked away from a secure career after years of quiet burnout. Today she is a mindset trainer and success strategist who helps entrepreneurs and professionals create what she calls enlightened success. wealth, time freedom and health that coexist instead of compete. Blending science based thinking, subconscious mindset work and practical strategy, Lin supports clients to move from fear driven overwork into calm, confident leadership in business and life. She is also a wife and mom, and brings a grounded perspective on ambition, family and what it really takes to build a life that feels aligned, not just impressive on paper. Key takeaways: Mindset is the driver, strategy is the vehicle. Lin insists that copying someone's business plan while keeping the same fearful, employee style thinking will often recreate burnout, not freedom. who you are being shapes what any strategy can do. Burnout can look “functional” from the outside. Years before that car breakdown, Lin was short tempered, exhausted and unmotivated at home, yet still performing at work. She now names those as clear burnout signs many high achievers normalize. You cannot afford to ignore your inner voice. Lin warns that staying misaligned out of fear can show up as chronic stress and even illness. She is not giving medical advice, but she stresses that emotional dis ease often becomes physical dis ease over time. Do not leap without a bridge. build one. Lin did not storm into her CEO's office to quit. She stayed, got coaching, shifted her energy, left on a high note and built a thoughtful transition instead of a crisis exit. Mindset work is not only for the wealthy. Coaching is powerful, but Lin is clear. the real investment is time, energy and willingness to study. Books, podcasts and free resources can start a real inner shift if you actually work with them. Manifestation is discipline, not magic. Lin shares client stories, like a restaurant owner who grew revenue 400 percent while cutting her hours to a third, and her own fertility journey after releasing deep emotional blocks. She frames these as examples of what aligned mindset plus consistent action can open up, not as guarantees. For women, harmony beats “work life balance.” Lin blocks non negotiable time for family, self and business and aims for flow instead of rigid balance. She urges women to check whether their ambition comes from fear and ego, or from heart and purpose. How to connect with Lin Yuan-Su: Listeners can connect with Lin Yuan Su here. Search for “Lin Yuan Su” on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and TikTok and follow her for mindset and success content. Access her free resource “Success Oath” (a powerful affirmation style tool) through the link provided  Explore more of her mindset trainings and free materials through the website and resources she mentions in the episode. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM. Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. 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Sometimes the routines that feel the hardest to change are the ones that once helped us cope. In this episode, therapist and eating-disorder specialist Signe Darpino breaks down how those patterns get wired into the brain, why diet culture reinforces them, and how midlife is actually an ideal time to reshape habits with clarity and compassion.We dig into what it really takes to unwind the patterns that feel automatic, especially the ones that show up at the end of a long day or week. You'll hear how small, well-timed shifts can loosen the grip of old routines and create space for choices that actually feel good.We also explore simple tools for calming the mental swirl that fuels cravings and second-guessing, along with a gentler approach to movement and nourishment that supports energy, mood, and a steadier sense of self. It's all about building habits that fit your real life, not forcing yourself into rigid rules.If you're stepping away from dieting and looking for routines that feel kinder, more sustainable, and more you, this conversation offers encouragement, clarity, and a practical path forward.Connect with Signe DarpinianGrab the Book:  A Woman's Guide to Menopause, Body Image, and Emotional Well-being at MidlifeInstagram: @therapyrockspodcastWebsite: www.signedarpinian.comLike what you learned? Check out these other episodes!Finding Your Movement Rhythm with ADHD & Perimenopause with Christine ChessmanHow to Cancel Your Clean Plate Club Membership with Emily Sucher, RDHow to Stop the Cycle of “Starting Over” Every Monday3 Reasons Why Intuitive Eating Might Feel Hard with Abbie AttwoodWhat did you think of this episode? Click here and let me know!Hey dietitians and nutrition professionals! I've got something exciting coming in 2026. Get on the waiting list here: https://www.menopausenutritionist.ca/fordietitians

Hosts Steve and Lisa Cuss share five practical tips for maintaining emotional and mental well-being during the Christmas season. They discuss handling family tensions, grief, and the pressures of holiday preparations, emphasizing self-awareness, emotional preparation, and setting boundaries. Blending personal stories and spiritual reflections, they encourage listeners to notice their emotional states, manage reactions, and make space for both joy and sadness. The episode offers compassionate, human-sized advice to help listeners create a peaceful, connected, and meaningful holiday experience, even amid challenges.  Episode Resources: Secure your copy of The Five Steps to Christmas Sanity PDF Listen: Anxiety, the Nervous System, and Your Window of Tolerance: Lisa Cuss & Clarissa Moll John Chapter 1 (ESV)  Revelation 21:3-4 (Eugene Peterson's The Message) AA Meeting Guidelines Sign up for Steve's Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter New Candles, Advent Prayers, and Journals: https://www.stevecusswords.com/ Join Steve at an upcoming intensive:  Capable Life Intensives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik talks with autistic hypnotist Lawrence Bartley about what actually happens when anxiety starts to rule your life and why traditional talk therapy is not always enough. Lawrence shares how a single hypnotherapy session shifted a lifetime of anxiety, how the emotional brain ignores logic, and why real change can sometimes happen faster than we have been told. If you are dealing with anxiety, stress, fear or emotional baggage and you are curious about hypnosis, this conversation breaks down myths, explains how hypnosis works without mind control, and gives simple, practical tools you can try today. This is a grounded look at anxiety healing, hypnosis for mental health, and emotional regulation that you can apply in real life across work, relationships, and everyday stress. About the Guest: Lawrence Bartley is an autistic hypnotist who supports people. especially autistic individuals. to release anxiety, fear, stress, addictions and long held emotional pain through hypnotherapy. After years of anxiety that did not shift with therapy, counseling and lifestyle tools, he experienced a powerful change during a hypnotherapy training and decided to dedicate his work to helping others access the same level of emotional freedom. Lawrence focuses on practical subconscious work, emotional energy, and guidance that keeps the client in control of their own healing. Key Takeaways: Anxiety often comes from short childhood moments that the emotional brain never processed, so it does not always require years of work to shift. Logic alone cannot dissolve anxiety or phobias. emotions are stored in the emotional brain, not the analytical brain, which is why “talking yourself out of it” rarely works. Hypnosis is not mind control or movie style drama. in ethical hypnotherapy the client is always in control, following suggestions they agree to, and the goal is healing, not performance. Lawrence describes healing his lifelong anxiety after a focused hypnosis session during a training, following several days of going in and out of trance and working on his subconscious patterns. Emotional energy can be shifted by activating the anxious feeling, then imagining its movement in the body and reversing that movement to neutralize the charge. A simple self tool he shares. notice where anxiety sits in your body, imagine its direction of spin, mentally reverse the spin, then fill your body with a “healing color” that feels safe and strong. He also recommends Jin Shin Jutsu. a Japanese practice where you gently hold each finger to calm worry, fear, anger, sadness and low self esteem while you feel the pulse and let the nervous system settle. Real healing starts when you stop fighting your mind and start listening to what it is trying to protect you from. awareness plus the right tools can turn anxiety from a life sentence into a solvable problem. How to Connect with the Guest: Listeners can connect with Lawrence Bartley here. X: @law_Bartley handle: The Autistic Hypnotist Website: https://lawrencebartley.com/  includes his daily email list and links to book hypnotherapy sessions Please check his website and X profile for current offerings, sessions and contact details. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life. DM on PM. Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer. This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul nurturing conversations on. • Mental Health and Emotional Well being • Mindfulness and Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing and Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery and Self Empowerment With over 4,400 plus episodes and 168.4K plus global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik sits down with author Lee Ann Walling to unpack The Salt and Light Express, a late life debut novel about grief, guilt, faith, and reinvention. Through the story of Chris, a woman in her sixties driving an RV across the United States to scatter her partner's ashes, Lee Ann explores mindfulness, spiritual deconstruction, religious judgment, and the courage to love again. This is a grounded conversation for listeners navigating loss, questioning Christianity, rebuilding belonging, or considering indie publishing for their own story. If you are wondering whether it is too late to reinvent your life, this episode gives you a clear, honest reality check plus practical hope. About The Guest: Lee Ann Walling is a writer, former journalist, political and government strategist, land use planner, consultant, and now an indie author. At 69, she released her debut novel The Salt and Light Express, already earning praise from BookLife, Kirkus and Forward Reviews for its honest look at grief, spirituality, and late life transformation. Her own journey includes leaving, questioning, and reimagining Christianity across Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal and progressive faith spaces while continuously reinventing her career and identity. Key Takeaways  : Grief is not something to outrun. Chris's RV journey shows how staying in motion can create space to sit with pain, guilt and love instead of spiritually bypassing it. Mindfulness is not a buzzword. Chris's guilt after the accident comes from distraction at the wheel, which becomes a wake up call about presence, attention and how easily life changes in seconds. Faith can evolve without becoming fake. Lee Ann's path through Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal and back to a questioning Methodist community mirrors Chris's shift to a simpler, more honest form of Christianity. Honest dialogue breaks stereotypes. Chris's ongoing conversations with a Southern Baptist pastor challenge both of them to rethink judgment, prayer, salvation and what following Jesus actually looks like in everyday life. Reinvention has no age limit. Lee Ann wrote her debut novel in an MFA program in her late sixties, skipped a broken traditional publishing system, and built an indie path that keeps full creative control.   How To Connect With The Guest  : You can connect with Lee Ann Walling and learn more about The Salt and Light Express here.Website: https://www.LeeAnnWalling.com She personally monitors messages coming through her site and replies directly. How To Connect With Healthy Mind, Healthy Life And Be A Guest   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM. Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer   This video is for educational and informational purposes only. 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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with scientist, biotech leader and debut novelist Shivani Malik to unpack how grief can quietly reroute a life that looks “perfect” on paper. Shivani shares how losing her mother. the person who championed her move from India to the US for a PhD and a career in cancer research. forced her to ask a hard question. Am I building the life I truly choose. or the one that was handed to me as the immigrant gold standard Her debut novel “The Sky Is Different Here” becomes the container for that inquiry. blending STEM and storytelling to explore grief, ambition, belonging, identity, women in STEM and the emotional cost of chasing the immigrant dream. If you have ever hit your goals and still felt strangely empty. this conversation will land close to home and give you pragmatic language and tools to actually sit with your emotions instead of outrunning them.   About The Guest:   Shivani Malik is a scientist, immigrant, biotech leader and debut novelist. She moved from India to the United States for her PhD. trained at Stanford and UCSF and built a high impact career in cancer research and drug development. After the sudden death of her mother. Shivani began writing as a way to process unresolved grief and question the version of success she had been running toward. That process eventually became her debut novel “The Sky Is Different Here.” a work of fiction rooted in real emotional truths about loss, belonging and the complexity of being a woman, immigrant and dream chaser. Today she continues her work in biotech while using story as a way to build community around shared struggle, invisible expectations and the cost of never slowing down.   Key Takeaways: Grief will not stay in the background forever. Shivani reached a point in her postdoctoral training where the “unopened package of grief” for her mother made it impossible to keep functioning on autopilot. The immigrant dream can silently become an emotional contract. She names how passion for science and external expectations blend. making it hard to tell where genuine desire ends and cultural pressure begins. Fiction gave her psychological safety. By fictionalizing roughly shaped versions of her lived experience. she could tell the emotional truth without exposing specific people, institutions or workplaces. Science and storytelling share the same backbone. In the lab you still “tell a story” about how a cancer drug works and who it can help. That pattern of connecting dots translated directly into shaping a novel. Healing required both solitude and community. Writing helped her sit with grief. but reading other grief stories and later sharing her own created a sense of community that science culture had not given her. Everyone carries loss and dislocation. whether it is a person, a home or a sense of belonging. Shivani urges listeners to find some way to express it. through writing, conversation, walking, meditation or sitting with feelings instead of numbing them. Expression is step one. sharing is step two. Naming your experience with someone who truly “gets it” becomes a powerful way to move forward rather than just cope. How To Connect With Shivani Malik  : Shivani mentioned three primary ways to reach her. Book  Personal Website : You can leave her a direct message and learn more about “The Sky Is Different Here.”   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PM . Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik   Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country or profession mentioned. All third party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic. it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. a storyteller, survivor and wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul nurturing conversations on • Mental Health and Emotional Well being• Mindfulness and Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing and Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery and Self Empowerment With over 4,400 plus episodes and 168.4K plus global listeners. we unite voices, break stigma and build a world where every story matters. Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.   Contact   Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.comWebsite: www.healthymindbyavik.comBased in: India and USA Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching and strategic partnerships. Let us connect to create a ripple effect of positivity. 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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, guest host Pragya sits down with J'Nai Zugates and Stephanie Thorpe, the co-founders of The Meraki Way, an integrative healing method designed for high-achieving, burned-out women who are done being dismissed by traditional healthcare. They break down how unresolved trauma, chronic stress and years of self-abandonment show up as autoimmune issues, long COVID symptoms, chronic pain, hormonal chaos and relentless fatigue. You will hear how Stephanie walked away from expensive medications and infusions that were not fixing the root cause, and how J'Nai went from being told she would never run again to completing a marathon after long COVID and multi-system damage. Together they explain how functional lab testing, somatic work, energy healing, holographic memory resolution, epigenetics and nervous system regulation can work as one framework. If you feel misdiagnosed, gaslit or stuck in symptoms no one takes seriously, this conversation gives you a grounded, science plus spirit path back to your own body. achieving women reduce inflammation, balance hormones and reclaim sustainable energy without sacrificing their ambitions.   Key Takeaways: Chronic symptoms like fatigue, pain, autoimmune flares and long COVID complications are often the body's response to years of unresolved stress, trauma and self-abandonment, not random bad luck. The Meraki Way treats health like a bank account. Everything from ultra-processed foods to toxic products to suppressed emotions pulls from your balance, while sleep, real food, sunlight, community and nervous system regulation deposit back in. Functional testing for hormones, gut health, food sensitivities and stress markers gives hard data that your brain and body are overloaded, and it also proves the impact of healing work when you retest. Holographic memory resolution and somatic work help locate the moment the nervous system froze during trauma, update the brain's story and release pain, insomnia and chronic stress patterns that standard labs cannot explain. Epigenetics shows that unhealed trauma can travel through generations. Working with mind plus body tools can shift patterns for you and your family line. High-achieving women often burn out because they carry everyone's problems. A core practice of The Meraki Way is giving those problems back energetically and learning that “no” is a complete sentence. Their 90 day framework combines functional protocols with intuitive tools like human design so clients leave not only healthier but with a clear blueprint for how they are wired to live and decide. Connect With J'Nai and Stephanie  : Website. https://merakifunctionalreset.comLearn about The Meraki Way, their 90 day program and sign up for the free Meraki Walk nervous system reset practice. Email: meraki.sacred.healing.co@gmail.comReach out to share your story, inquire about working with them, or ask questions about functional testing, holographic memory resolution, long COVID recovery and nervous system regulation. They support high achieving women and sensitive leaders who are tired of being told it is all in your head and are ready for data driven, soul aware healing. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik  Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. 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Stefano Puntoni, Wharton Marketing Professor and co-director of the Wharton Human AI Research Project, discusses emerging research on AI companionship, its effects on loneliness and mental health, and the complex safety, ethical, and legal considerations shaping this rapidly evolving space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of home invasion, physical violence, trauma responses, anxiety and mentions of suicidal thoughts in a mental health context. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Megha Parekh, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of the Jacksonville Jaguars, to unpack what trauma recovery actually looks like when your life and leadership role keep moving at full speed. Megha shares the night her home was violently broken into, how her body reacted for weeks, and why healing is an upward curve but never a straight line. They dive into practical crisis toolbox strategies. from regulating your nervous system with movement and music, to using simple lists when your brain is overloaded, to naming what stresses you and matching it with specific coping tools before crisis hits. Megha also breaks down how to lead teams while you are still healing, why honesty plus boundaries matter, and how to support trauma survivors without trying to “fix” them. This is a grounded, real conversation on trauma, performance, and building systems that keep you alive, not just functional. About The Guest: Megha Parekh is the Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of the Jacksonville Jaguars. She operates at the intersection of law, sports, entertainment, development and leadership, managing billion dollar negotiations and high stakes decisions. Megha is also a survivor of a violent burglary and battery in her own home, a long time volunteer with Crisis Text Line, and an advocate for mental health, crisis support and trauma informed leadership. Her work and story highlight that high performance and deep vulnerability can and should coexist. Key Takeaways: Trauma recovery is not linear. You can perform at a high level at work and still have days when anxiety, fear or numbness spike. Progress over time matters more than “bouncing back.” Your body keeps the score. Shaking, hypervigilance, difficulty breathing and forgetfulness after trauma are physiological responses, not weakness or failure. Naming that reality is the first step to self compassion. Build a crisis toolbox before you need it. Megha uses a simple two column list. on the left, situations that trigger stress, anxiety, loneliness or fear, on the right, specific actions she will take in each scenario. Simple tools work in real life. Lists for daily basics, familiar movies with no surprises, music with a steady beat, walking outside, and beach or nature time all helped her regulate her nervous system without overcomplicating things. Leading while healing requires transparency and boundaries. Megha told colleagues what happened, what topics were okay to discuss and that she might need extra grace, while still asking them to treat her as capable and fully present. If you want to help someone in crisis, do not jump straight to advice. Ask what is in their toolbox, what would feel supportive and what they need in that specific moment, instead of projecting your version of “normal” onto them. How To Connect With The Guest If you would like to learn more about Megha's work at the intersection of law, leadership, sports and mental health, you can connect with her professionally here. Search for Megha Parekh on LinkedIn, listed as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Jacksonville Jaguars. Connect through the Jacksonville Jaguars' official website, using appropriate professional contact routes. Please follow respectful boundaries. this episode does not invite personal disclosures of trauma directly to Megha, and crisis support should always go through local professionals or recognized helplines such as Crisis Text Line in your region. If you're in immediate crisis, contact local emergency services or your regional suicide prevention helpline. Here are reliable, widely used crisis lines by region: United States  :   988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org (24/7). SAMHSA+1 Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 (24/7). Crisis Text Line LGBTQ+ (The Trevor Project, youth) — call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 (24/7). The Trevor Project+1 Trans Lifeline — US (877) 565-8860 (hours vary; peer support). translifeline.org+1 Canada  :   9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline — call or text 9-8-8 (24/7). 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline+1 Crisis Text Line (via Kids Help Phone) — text 686868 (24/7). Crisis Text Line Trans Lifeline — Canada (877) 330-6366 (hours vary). translifeline.org United Kingdom & Ireland:     Samaritans (UK & ROI) — call 116 123 (free, 24/7). Samaritans+1 Shout (UK) – Crisis Text Line affiliate — text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7). Shout 85258+1 50808 / “Text About It” (Ireland) — text HELLO/TALK to 50808 (24/7). Text About It+1 Australia  :   Lifeline — call 13 11 14 (24/7) or chat online. Lifeline New Zealand  :   1737 “Need to talk?” — call or text 1737 (24/7). Want To Be A Guest On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life. DM on PM. Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. 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On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with certified mental performance coach and strength and conditioning coach Jacqueline Kelly to unpack what it really means to be unfragile in real life. Not unbreakable, not perfect. Unfragile. Jacqueline shares how the concept started with her adopted son from Haiti, grew into a family ritual, and evolved into a mindset framework for athletes and everyday high performers. They dig into why toughness often turns into a mask, how pressure can either level you up or shut you down, and why breathing and awareness are not fluffy wellness hacks but performance infrastructure. If you are tired of generic “be resilient” advice and want practical tools to handle pressure, loss, injury, and self doubt without collapsing, this conversation gives you grounded, usable mental skills for sport, business, and life. About the Guest: Jacqueline Kelly is a certified mental performance coach and strength and conditioning coach who works with athletes from high school hopefuls to elite competitors. Through her Unfragile framework, she helps people build real world resilience, emotional awareness, and performance habits that translate under pressure. Her work blends mindset skills, nervous system regulation, and practical preparation so athletes and non athletes can keep moving forward even when life gets messy. Key Takeaways: Unfragile is not about being untouchable. It is about being human, feeling deeply, and still taking the next step. The idea of Unfragile started as a mantra between Jacqueline and her adopted son from Haiti. A way to honor his early survival and ongoing courage through sport and family challenges. Toughness can become a mask. Real mental strength means knowing when to drop the mask, ask for help, and lean on tools like journaling, meditation, and honest conversation. “Be the tennis ball, not the egg.” A tennis ball gets hit and bounces back. An egg looks tough then shatters. The goal is flexibility, not armor. Pressure breaks people when it is experienced as something external and uncontrollable. Reframing it as raising expectations of yourself brings the focus back to what you can control. Core levers of becoming unfragile. awareness, radical self responsibility, preparation, consistent effort, and an open attitude that does not shut down when things get hard. Diaphragmatic breathing that activates the vagus nerve helps shift from fight or flight into rest and digest, so you can think clearly in real time instead of spiraling. Bringing your attention back to “where your feet are” keeps you out of regret and anxiety and anchors you in the present play, meeting, or moment. How To Connect With The Guest: You can learn more about Jacqueline's Unfragile work and her coaching with athletes and performers here. Website: http://kellyperformancewellness.com/  All details about the Unfragile program, plus her direct phone and email, are listed on the site. Be A Guest On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life: Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with transformational coach Karen R. F. Mitchell to unpack what it really means to choose healing in a world that keeps asking women to shrink. This is not about cute quotes or bypassing trauma. It is about facing the moment you realize you no longer recognize yourself and deciding to come home to the woman you were before the hurt. Karen breaks down how women drift into survival mode through motherhood, relationships, and unhealed trauma. She explains why healing is an intentional choice, how forgiveness and sovereignty work together, and why peace and self trust are non negotiable in everyday life. If you are done people pleasing and ready to stop acting like a chicken when you know you are an eagle, this conversation will challenge you to reclaim your voice, your boundaries, and your throne.   About The Guest  :   Karen R. F. Mitchell is a transformational life coach and founder of The DOE Tribe. Daughters of Enlightenment, a movement for women who are ready to move from survival to sovereignty. Her work blends embodiment, positive psychology, identity reclamation, and generational healing. She also hosts The Empress Lioness podcast where she teaches women to stop shrinking, own their inner lioness, and sit confidently on their rightful throne in life and relationships.   Key Takeaways  : Healing is not automatic. It is a conscious choice to stop carrying emotional baggage and finally look at what is hurting beneath the surface. The first step out of survival mode is to pause, breathe, look yourself in the mirror, and honestly admit where you lost yourself in motherhood, relationships, or trauma. Real healing and forgiveness go hand in hand. You cannot move forward without forgiving others and yourself, even if they never admit the harm. Sovereignty in daily life looks like inner peace, strong boundaries, and refusing to let other people's moods or opinions control your emotional state. Meditation is a practical tool to quiet mental chaos, hear your own inner guidance, and reconnect with a higher source. Every woman has an inner empress and lioness. Rebuilding self trust starts when you stop shrinking to fit in and decide to take your seat on your own throne.   Connect With The Guest  : Listeners can connect with Karen R. F. Mitchell here. Website: DOE Tribe: Daughters of Enlightenment.https://www.doetribe.org/ Podcast. The Empress Lioness.https://theempresslioness.com YouTube: KarenRFMitchell  Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM. Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik   Disclaimer. This video is for educational and informational purposes only. 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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2816: Nicholas Kraft reflects on the surprising skepticism he and Adam Shell encountered while filming Pursuing Happiness, exploring why some thoughtful, creative individuals believe happiness is overrated, selfish, or even counterproductive. By engaging with these dissenting perspectives, Kraft uncovers deeper insights into fulfillment, arguing that happiness is most powerful when it's a byproduct of meaningful work and service, not the goal itself. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://livehappy.com/is-happiness-important/ Quotes to ponder: "Being happy or wanting to be happy does not make you selfish." "There is practically no limit to the happiness you can create." "Let happiness be the pleasant byproduct of your pursuits, not the pursuit itself." Episode references: Can Seeking Happiness Make People Happy? Paradoxical Effects of Valuing Happiness: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21517168/ The Pursuing Happiness Documentary: https://pursuinghappiness.com/

On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Ali Yilmaz, co founder and CEO of AITherapy.care, to unpack how an AI powered CBT coach is closing the access gap in mental health care. From long waitlists and high session fees to the confusion around what therapy actually is, Ali breaks down why the current system leaves so many people behind. He shares how his own anxiety, isolation and burnout as a young product manager in the United States pushed him to build the tool he could not find. This conversation goes deep into cognitive behavioral therapy, AI, negative thought patterns, self doubt, anxiety, depression and emotional resilience, framed in a way that is practical for busy professionals, students and high achievers. If you have ever felt like therapy is too expensive, too slow or too confusing to start, this episode gives you a clear, grounded look at how structured self help and AI can work alongside traditional therapy to support your mental health journey and not replace human clinicians. About the Guest Ali Yilmaz: Ali Yilmaz is the co founder and CEO of AITherapy.care, an AI powered CBT support platform helping thousands of users challenge negative thoughts, manage anxiety and build emotional resilience in a private, affordable and on demand way. Originally an engineer and product manager who moved to the United States at 23, Ali struggled with loneliness, self doubt and anxiety in a high pressure tech environment. Traditional therapy felt expensive, slow and hard to access. Leaning on his background in AI and his curiosity about cognitive behavioral therapy, he built an experimental chatbot for himself that evolved into a global tool. Today, Ali and his team are focused on responsible mental health technology, transparent use of CBT frameworks and giving people an accessible first step into mental health support. Key Takeaways: Access gaps are real Ali experienced long waitlists, high costs and scheduling friction when he first tried to find therapy. That frustration made it clear that many people who need help simply cannot access it in time. CBT works because it is structured Cognitive behavioral therapy offers clear frameworks to spot negative thinking patterns, question them and reframe them. Ali highlights simple but powerful tools like asking. “Do I have proof this thought is true.” Most anxiety is story driven, not fact driven His anxiety was not about being bad at his job. It was about self created narratives and catastrophizing. Once he started testing his thoughts against evidence, his feelings and behavior shifted. AI plus CBT can scale support, not replace therapists AITherapy.care uses static CBT structures inside an AI system to guide users through exercises. It is positioned as a self help and skills building tool that can complement therapy, not a substitute for clinical care. The best products start from real pain Ali did not start with a pitch deck. He started as a young immigrant trying to breathe again. The strong early pull from users showed that many others needed the same bridge into mental health support. How Listeners Can Connect with the Guest: You can explore Ali's work and connect with him through AITherapy.care. Visit: https://www.aitherapy.care/  The first email you receive from the platform will be from Ali personally. Reply directly to share your experience, ask questions or suggest improvements. 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On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life host Sana sits down with Australian author and happiness researcher Adam Brownlie to strip forgiveness of the clichés and look at it as a real mental health skill. Instead of treating forgiveness like a moral slogan, Adam frames it as the act of releasing resentment so your nervous system is not running on stress all the time. Together they unpack why so much emotional suffering comes from replaying past events, how our judgments create hormones like cortisol and dopamine, and why decisions are less about free choice and more about causes in our brain and environment. The conversation moves from theory to practice, with simple ways to notice your own thought patterns, question old stories, and loosen the grip of self blame. If you are stuck between “I know I should let go” and “I honestly can't yet,” this episode gives you language, perspective and tools without pretending the process is easy or instant.   About The Guest: Adam Brownlie is an Australian writer, speaker and creator of Happypedia, a holistic guide that blends science, psychology and modern philosophy to explore what truly makes life meaningful. His acclaimed sci fi novel The Last Gods uses future focused storytelling to ask hard questions about identity, morality and what it means to be human. Through his books, talks and community work, Adam focuses on happiness, mental health, relationships and the everyday habits that shape our inner world. His work is grounded, practical and centred on real human behaviour rather than quick fix positivity.   Key Takeaways:   Forgiveness is not about excusing harm. It is about releasing resentment so your nervous system is not locked in chronic stress from past events. True forgiveness is mainly for you. When you let go of resentment, the main benefit is your own mental health, sleep, focus and relationships. Adam outlines three paths to forgiveness. waiting for feelings to fade, changing your perspective on what happened, or seeing that the other person's actions were unavoidable given their brain, history and state in that moment. Our judgments drive our biochemistry. When we judge something as bad, we produce stress hormones. When we reframe or understand the cause, the body stops hitting the panic button. Decisions are often unpredictable in the moment, which suggests they are less “free” than they feel. Seeing choices as the result of causes can soften harsh self blame and harsh judgment of others. You can want accountability and still move toward forgiveness. Naming your pain and asking “What made you act this way?” can open space for understanding without denying the harm. Emotional residue, like getting triggered by old memories, does not mean you are failing at forgiveness. It can simply show that your beliefs and judgments around the event still need updating. Practical practice. regularly notice how your own decisions appear, question the story “they could have just chosen differently,” and look for perspectives that reduce resentment without gaslighting your experience.   How Listeners Can Connect With Adam Brownlie   Visit Adam's website and learn more about Happypedia and The Last Gods. https://adambrownlie.com.au/ Find his books, including The Last Gods and Happypedia, on Amazon author page listings. Connect with Adam on social platforms via the links on his site: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn .   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life . DM on PM . Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik   Disclaimer. This video is for educational and informational purposes only. 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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Cynthia Lee, founder of Tree, to unpack what it really means to build a business from alignment instead of pressure. In a world obsessed with hustle culture, constant output and algorithm chasing, Cynthia gets real about how much of that “productivity” is actually anxiety in motion. She breaks down the difference between acting from fear versus acting from inspiration, why burnout does not build anything sustainable, and how listening to your nervous system can become a genuine business strategy, not just self care talk. You will hear how Cynthia is building Tree as a first of its kind platform for everyday creators to turn their gifts into revenue in a way that feels human, values-led and mentally healthy. This conversation is built for creators, founders and professionals who are tired of pushing and want a model of success that fits their actual life, not just their LinkedIn headline. About the Guest  : Cynthia Lee is the founder of Tree, a platform designed to help everyday creators turn their natural talents, multi-passionate interests and lived experience into sustainable, heart-centered businesses. She blends practical strategy with deep inner work, guiding people to move from grind and external validation to alignment, clarity and inspired action. Tree is her way of reimagining entrepreneurship so that authenticity, mental health and accessibility sit at the center of how we build, scale and lead. Key Takeaways  : Pressure vs inspiration is an internal metric. If your drive is rooted in proving yourself, fear of falling behind or social comparison, that is pressure. If it feels like genuine curiosity, excitement and clarity, that is inspired action. Alignment comes with a pause, then a leap. Cynthia shares how her biggest moves did not come from constant grinding but from pausing, checking in with her inner compass, then taking one clear, bold step instead of scattered micro actions. Hustle culture quietly disconnects us from what lights us up. Many entrepreneurs optimize only for income and stability, then forget to ask what actually energizes them. Reconnection starts by writing down what you love, what you want to monetize and how you want to offer it. Multi-passionate is not a weakness, it is an asset. Cynthia had seven very different offers inside one business. She reframed them as valid, monetizable gifts rather than “too much”, and now champions a model where all parts of you are allowed in your business. Success in the new era is self-defined, not handed down. The old “recipe” for business is just one person's playbook. Cynthia invites creators to design their own blueprint for success based on authenticity, nervous-system safety and the kind of life they actually want to live. Building a business is also a mental and spiritual upgrade. Entrepreneurship forces you to confront unworthiness, doubt and the urge to play small. Cynthia names this as an opportunity to expand into a fuller, more confident version of yourself, not just a bigger revenue number. How To Connect With Cynthia:   Cynthia is building Tree from the ground up and openly invites early, values-aligned creators into the journey. Website / Coming Soon Page: https://www.anappnamedtree.com/Learn more about the Tree app, join the email list and complete the survey at the bottom to share what you want as a creator. Social Media: Instagram | TikTokFollow for guidance on alignment-led entrepreneurship, creator mindset shifts and updates on the Tree launch. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate, this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Charu sits down with spiritual guide and medium Gloria Battini to strip the fluff out of intuition. They unpack the real difference between intuition and anxiety, how to read your somatic cues, and why your nervous system is the gatekeeper for any psychic or inner knowing work. Gloria shares a simple 60 to 90 second protocol you can use in the middle of a work conflict, money decision or relationship wobble. Box breathing, a driving seat visualization and mental dials help you turn the volume down on catastrophizing thoughts and turn it up on grounded inner guidance. They also explore how mediumship and energy work can support grief and loss without bypassing reality, and how to vet ethical readers who do not use fear or urgency as a hook. If you have ever wondered whether you can trust your gut about a job offer, an investment or a relationship, this conversation gives you a very practical starting point   About the Guest: Gloria Battini is a grounded spiritual guide, psychic medium and intuitive teacher. She helps people reconnect with their psychic senses in a way that supports everyday life decisions, not just woo experiences. Gloria works with mediumship, tarot, energy hygiene, moon ceremonies and somatic awareness to help clients regulate their nervous system and trust their inner voice. She hosts regular live sessions on her YouTube channel “Gloria Battini” and teaches on the Insight Timer meditation app, where she offers courses, meditations and live events for people on a spiritual and self healing journey.   Key Takeaways  :   Psychic abilities are standard issue, not a rare gift. Everyone is born with intuition but conditioning, stress and disconnection can muffle the signal. Anxiety lives in the head. Intuition lives in the gut and heart. Anxiety feels frantic, fear based and overthinking. Intuition feels grounded, clear and not rushed, even when it says no. A 60 to 90 second reset can change everything. Box breathing, shifting into the driving seat in the center of the mind and visualizing two dials for anxiety and intuition helps regulate the nervous system before making decisions. Your body is data. Tight chest, shaky breath, sweaty palms or a closing throat are red flag cues to pause, regulate and reassess. Spaciousness, relaxation and even boredom are often green lights. Mediumship can support grief, not replace reality. Gloria frames connecting with loved ones as a way to transform the relationship after death, not avoid loss or hard emotions. Ethical readers never lead with fear or pressure. If someone pushes urgency, sells repeated fixes or shares only negative messages, that is a red flag. Intuition belongs in boardrooms and budgets too. Spreadsheets give you logic. Intuition gives you alignment. Strong decisions use both.   How Listeners Can Connect With Gloria Battini  : Listeners who resonated with Gloria's approach to intuition and mediumship can connect with her here. Visit her website as mentioned in the episode: https://www.gloriabattini.com/ Watch her live tarot, mediumship and moon ceremony sessions on YouTube  Join her meditations, courses and live events on the Insight Timer meditation app by searching her name.   Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life. DM on PM. Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik   Disclaimer   This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country or profession mentioned. All third party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.   About Healthy Mind By Avik™️   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor and wellness advocate. This channel shares powerful podcasts and soul nurturing conversations on. • Mental Health and Emotional Well being• Mindfulness and Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing and Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery and Self Empowerment With over 4,400 plus episodes and 168.4K plus global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma and build a world where every story matters. Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.   Contact  

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Yusuf sits down with international best selling author and publishing mentor L.S. Kirkpatrick to get real about the invisible cost of entrepreneurship. Not the funnels or the hustle. The self doubt. They unpack what happens when your vision board comes down, the money is slow, and you start questioning your worth as a founder, creator or writer. L.S. shares how she went from stay at home grandmother to 22 time award winning author and publisher in just three years, why comparison to “ten year overnight successes” quietly kills momentum, and how to use your story as an asset instead of a wound. If you are building a business, writing a book or turning life experience into impact, this conversation will help you reset your metrics for success and remember that you are the most valuable asset in your brand. About the Guest: L.S. Kirkpatrick is an international best selling and 22 time award winning author, publisher and inspirational speaker. She helps women aged 40 to 65 reclaim their voice and purpose by turning real life experience into books, talks and legacy projects. In just three years she has contributed to or published 47 books, including her own 35 Day Journal and multiple collaborative “Giving Book” volumes. As founder of Wisdom On The Frontporch, a podcast and magazine, L.S. mentors purpose driven entrepreneurs who are ready to share their story without losing themselves in the process. Her work centres on self worth, storytelling and practical business skills for late blooming leaders. Key Takeaways: Self doubt is part of the entrepreneurial journey, not proof that you are failing. You can pause to reassess without quitting on your business. Stop comparing your year one to someone else's year ten. Context matters and most “overnight success” stories hide a long runway of learning. Your story does not have to be graphic to be powerful. You can share lessons, choices and patterns without retraumatising yourself or your audience. Service first is a better strategy than chasing money. Focus on helping people get results and financial growth tends to follow over time. Collaborative books and anthologies are a low risk way to test your message, build credibility and see if authorship fits your long term vision. Give yourself grace in the messy middle. You already have a one hundred percent track record of surviving hard days, and that resilience is part of your brand equity. How To Connect With L.S. Kirkpatrick  : Listeners can connect with L.S. and explore her books, collaborative projects and mentoring via: Website. https://lskirkpatrick.com Podcast and magazine https://www.wisdomonthefrontporch.com/ Social media: Search for L.S. Kirkpatrick on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to follow her work and current calls for contributors to “The Giving Book” and other projects. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Pragya sits down with Rafael Pinho, CFA, co-founder and CFO of TD Pine Advisors, to unpack a brutal but necessary question for every founder. Is your company actually valuable, or just busy. Rafael breaks down the real drivers of business value in today's volatile market. Predictable cash flow, capital efficiency, conservative forecasting, and smart use of AI. He explains the concept of the value gap. The difference between what your business is worth today and what it could be worth if you stop over-indexing on vanity metrics and start running with financial clarity. If you are a founder, investor, or operator trying to navigate fundraising, exits, or sustainable growth, this conversation gives you a straight-talking framework to think less like a revenue chaser and more like a value creator. About the Guest  : Rafael Pinho, CFA is the co-founder and CFO of TD Pine Advisors, where he helps owners of privately held businesses understand what their companies are truly worth and how to close the gap between current value and potential value. With deep experience in financial strategy, valuation, and capital allocation, he works with founders to build predictable cash flow, resilient business models, and credible paths to scale or exit in complex markets. Key Takeaways  : The value gap is the space between what your business is worth today and what it could be worth if it were less dependent on the founder and built on predictable, repeatable cash flow instead of one-off wins. Revenue and valuation got heavily conflated during the 2021-2022 boom. Long term, cash flow, consistency, and resilience drive value more than raw top line growth. Investors are increasingly rewarding three things. Predictability of revenue and earnings, healthy profitability with solid margins, and credible long term growth tailwinds in the market the business serves. Founders who run their companies “by the bank balance” are flying blind. A rolling 13 week cash flow view plus a 12 month forecast and budget dramatically increases decision making clarity and investor confidence. Hidden value often sits in under-served markets and new channels that founders are too conservative or busy to explore. A structured, budgeted experiment can safely unlock those opportunities. AI should be treated as an efficiency and productivity lever, not a magic growth trick. Used well, it improves margins and scalability and that directly impacts long term business value. Avoid recency bias. Do not assume last month's spike or crash is the new normal. Anchor your planning in fundamentals and conservative assumptions rather than emotional reactions to recent numbers. 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  In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with trauma support specialist, writer, and reclamation coach Ashana Kaiulani to unpack what real healing looks like when you stop treating it like a checklist. No more chasing the next journal prompt, cold plunge, or affirmation. Instead, Ashana shares her Peaceful Accountability Method, a nervous system centered framework that helps survivors of childhood abuse, domestic violence, betrayal, and narcissistic abuse move from survival mode into grounded self trust. You will hear a direct conversation on how to befriend your nervous system, build safety from the inside out, and replace self blame with honest self awareness, self compassion, and self validation. If you feel tired of “fixing yourself” and still ending up in the same patterns, this episode will help you see healing as a homecoming, not a performance. About the Guest  : Ashana Kaiulani is a trauma support specialist, writer, and reclamation coach who works with women healing from deep betrayal and narcissistic abuse. Drawing from her own journey through childhood abuse, domestic violence, and raising eight children, she created the Peaceful Accountability Method, a relational and nervous system based approach that centers safety, compassion, and real life change. She also hosts The Reclamation Room podcast and leads her work through Way Home Wellness. Key Takeaways : Healing is not a race to a finish line. It is remembering who you have always been and letting your nervous system experience safety in real time. The Peaceful Accountability Method focuses on befriending your nervous system instead of “controlling” or “fixing” it, using imagination, body awareness, and gentle presence. Safety is something we build, not something we wait to be given. Often it feels unfamiliar or even “boring” at first if you have lived in survival mode. Self awareness, self compassion, and self validation become powerful when you stop using them as self help buzzwords and start applying them to everyday triggers and patterns. Moving out of learned victimhood requires honest accountability with deep kindness. You can acknowledge harm and still choose new behaviour without shaming yourself. Healing is relational. Community, safe witnesses, and supportive guidance help widen your lens beyond trauma tunnel vision and rebuild trust in yourself and others. How to Connect with Ashana Kaiulani  : Instagram. @wayhomewellness LinkedIn. Search “Ashana Kaiulani” Podcast. The Reclamation Room on major podcast platforms Website. https://www.wayhomewellness.com/ (currently in rebrand, future home for her work and offerings) Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In this episode of Healthy Mind Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Graham Kuhn, founder of Focus Films and strategic video storytelling expert, to unpack what actually makes business videos convert on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Graham breaks down why most polished videos flop, how authenticity builds trust at scale, and why your story will always outperform a perfect script. He shares the exact mindset shift that helped him move from “video guy at church” to trusted partner for national brands, and how he uses one two hour shoot to create a full year of content that keeps working while you sleep. If you are an entrepreneur, coach or creator who hates being on camera or feels like a fraud when you hit record, this episode gives you a direct, fluff free roadmap to show up real, use video as a mirror and turn your story into a strategic asset across every social platform.   About the Guest: Graham Kuhn is the founder of Focus Films, a video strategy agency that helps service based businesses turn authentic storytelling into revenue. Raised in a blue collar farm town and trained in music and opera, Graham blends work ethic, emotional intelligence and sales psychology to craft videos that actually move people to action. He is known for brand story videos that double conversations, shorten sales cycles and make brands feel human   Key Takeaways  :   Authenticity beats polish. Scripted, robotic videos feel salesy on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Real conversation and honest emotion are what build trust and keep people watching. Your story is your unfair advantage. As Graham puts it, you escape competition through authenticity. No one can compete with you being you, so your lived experience is the core of your brand strategy. Imposter syndrome is data, not a verdict. Feeling like a fraud often means you care about delivering real value. Confidence grows through action, results and remembering that you know more about your craft than your clients do. Batch content is the sustainable play. A single one to two hour shoot can become a hero brand story video plus a year of repurposed clips for Reels, Shorts and LinkedIn posts, which stops the constant content hamster wheel. AI raises the bar for human connection. As AI generated visuals and captions flood feeds, human, imperfect, vulnerable storytelling becomes the standout differentiator across platforms. People buy presence, not production. Viewers are not looking for perfect lighting. They are looking for a real person who understands their problem and speaks from lived experience.   Connect with the Guest  : Listeners can connect with Graham Kuhn here. Website: https://www.focusfilms.com/ LinkedIn: Graham Kuhn. Search Graham Kuhn G R A H A M K U H N on LinkedIn and send a connection request with a note that you heard him on Healthy Mind Healthy Life.   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life. DM on PM. Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate, this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul nurturing conversations on. • Mental Health & Emotional Well being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma and build a world where every story matters.

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Christian author and podcast host Wanda Thibodeaux to unpack what grace in the grind really looks like inside modern workplaces driven by hustle culture, quotas and quiet burnout. Wanda breaks down how productivity has become a subtle idol in many careers, why so many leaders feel spiritually and emotionally empty, and how faith, neuroscience and mental health can actually work together at the office instead of competing. This conversation is for high achievers, faith driven professionals, HR leaders, pastors and founders who feel called to do meaningful work but are exhausted by toxic work culture. If you have ever wondered how to bring your faith into meetings without preaching, how to lead with compassion without dropping performance, and how to find small “joy jolts” on the job when your soul feels drained, this episode will give you practical, grounded and very real language to start shifting your workday from survival into purpose. About The Guest  : Wanda Thibodeaux is a professional Christian author, co writer and host of the podcast Faithful On The Clock. A trauma survivor and advocate for emotional honesty in leadership, her work has been featured in Forbes and Harvard Business Review. Her latest book, “Grace In The Grind, 52 Devotions For Thriving In The Workplace,” helps faith driven professionals navigate burnout, toxic work culture and ambition without losing their soul in the process. Key Takeaways  : Productivity culture can become modern idolatry when achievement and output are treated as what will save us, while faith, rest and mental health get pushed to the back of the line. Faith at work is less about preaching and more about presence. Wanda emphasizes that people notice how you carry yourself, how you listen and how you support others long before they care what you say you believe. Grace in the workplace starts with self forgiveness and patience. Instead of demanding perfection, we can accept human limits, acknowledge exhaustion and give ourselves room to grow. Small compassionate actions create real psychological safety. Simple gestures like checking in, connecting colleagues with mentors or bringing someone a coffee signal that people are more than “cogs in the wheel.” Joy is built through “joy jolts,” not lightning strike wins. Neuroscience shows that small daily moments of pleasure and gratitude reshape the brain, which means you do not need a dream job to experience real joy. Trauma informed leadership treats people as whole humans. Past pain, loss and stress always walk into the office with us, so healthy leaders slow down, prioritize people and create space for honest conversations. Isolation kills joy. Finding even one person who can truly see you and reflect your value back acts as a mirror and can be a powerful first step out of dread and burnout. How Listeners Can Connect With Wanda Thibodeaux   You can connect with Wanda and go deeper into her work here Website: https://wandathibodeaux.com/ LinkedIn Email: wandathibodeaux@faithfulontheclock.com Podcast. Faithful On The Clock on major podcast platforms Book. “Grace In The Grind, 52 Devotions For Thriving In The Workplace” Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate, this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul nurturing conversations on • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan sits down with Michelle Bader Ebersole, author of Widow Goals, certified grief recovery specialist, and founder of the nonprofit Widow Goals. Together they unpack what it really looks like to rebuild your life after loss, whether that loss is a spouse, a relationship, a home, or even a former version of yourself. Michelle shares how she went from being a 41 year old widow with three kids to leading retreats, running a nonprofit, and hosting the Widow Too Soon podcast. She explains why grief shows up in the body as anxiety and exhaustion, why “feeling it to heal it” is non negotiable, and how simple daily practices like gratitude can literally rewire your brain. This conversation is honest, faith centered, and practical. It speaks directly to entrepreneurs, leaders, and everyday humans who are functioning on the outside but quietly carrying loss on the inside. If you have ever wondered whether peace is possible again after everything has changed, this episode will give you language, tools, and hope you can actually use in real life.   About The Guest: Michelle Bader Ebersole is an author, speaker, and certified grief recovery specialist who became a widow at 41 while raising three teenagers. Out of that experience she created Widow Goals, a nonprofit that supports widows and widowers through community, coaching, and practical tools for rebuilding life after loss. She is the author of “Widow Goals: Steps to Finding Peace When You Lose Your Spouse”, host of the Widowed 2 Soon podcast, and a grief group facilitator who helps people unpack all kinds of grief, not only death. Through faith, neuroscience informed practices, and real talk about pain, Michelle guides people from barely surviving to living with purpose again.   Key Takeaways:   Grief is not only about death. It is the emotional response to any significant loss or change. Divorce, moving, a lost pet, or losing a version of yourself all count as grief. In early grief, it feels like constant storm clouds. Over time, if you do the work, small “sunny moments” return. A first genuine laugh or a simple moment of joy is often the turning point from pure pain toward purpose. Suppressing emotions keeps you stuck. Healing requires feeling the grief fully. You cannot go around it, you cannot go over it, you have to go through it. Tears are not weakness, they are movement. Grief impacts the body and mind. After witnessing her husband's death, Michelle experienced intense health anxiety and physical symptoms. This is a common but often misunderstood stage of grief related anxiety. Simple daily gratitude is a powerful brain rewiring tool. Writing down three things you are thankful for each night trains your mind to look for what is still good, instead of only scanning for what is missing. Giving back accelerates healing. When you pour into others who share your kind of loss, you create a ripple of hope that helps you as much as it helps them. Many “baby widows” Michelle supported now lead their own groups. Grief work is active, not passive. Like a flat tire, your grief will not “get better in a year” if you do nothing. Books, counseling, grief recovery programs, podcasts, and support groups are the work that moves you forward.   How Listeners Can Connect With Michelle Bader Ebersole   Website: https://widowgoals.org/ Email: michelle@widowgoals.org Social media: @widowgoals on TikTok and Instagram Podcast: Widowed 2 Soon (faith based conversations on widowhood and grief)   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate, this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan sits down with psychotherapist, spiritual teacher and mystic Catia Batalha to unpack what real healing looks like when you stop separating mind, body and soul. Instead of choosing between therapy or spirituality, Catia explains how yoga, Tantra, mindfulness and Western psychology can work as one integrated system for mental health, trauma recovery and spiritual growth. You will hear a very grounded breakdown of psychosomatic symptoms. How headaches, back pain, skin issues and chronic tension often signal emotional overload or misaligned environments. Catia also unpacks the sacred feminine and sacred masculine. How listening, intuition and sensitivity need to be backed by aligned action, boundaries and responsibility. If you are exhausted by surface level self-care and want a more honest, embodied roadmap, this conversation gives you a practical, spiritually aware framework you can actually apply in daily life. About The Guest: Catia Batalha is a psychotherapist, spiritual teacher, author and mystic who bridges Eastern wisdom and Western psychology. After years of feeling disconnected and numbing out with alcohol, she found yoga and Tantra. That work helped her move from emptiness and suicidal thoughts into a life aligned with soul purpose. Catia now teaches globally on chakras, somatic trauma healing, sacred feminine and masculine balance, intuition and consciousness, helping people remember their wholeness instead of trying to “fix” what feels broken. She is the author of “Echoes of the Timeless”, where she shares her own journey of awakening and the practices that rebuilt her inner world from the ground up. Key Takeaways: Healing works best when it is holistic. Catia shows how combining yoga, Tantra, mindfulness and psychotherapy creates deeper change than focusing on the mind or body in isolation. Your body is not the problem. It is the messenger. Headaches, back pain, menstrual pain, tension and skin issues can be early warning signals that your relationships, work or environment are not aligned with your emotional reality. We cannot out-think our emotions. The mind can insist “I am fine” while the nervous system is overwhelmed. Ignoring that gap leads to stress, burnout and psychosomatic illness. Sacred feminine and sacred masculine must work together. The feminine side listens, feels, intuits and receives guidance. The masculine side takes aligned action, builds structure and brings those insights into the world without controlling or suppressing them. Love is a nervous system strategy, not a cliché. When we treat love, compassion and safety as core conditions, the body can finally stop bracing and start healing. Spiritual practice can redirect rock bottom. Yoga and Tantra helped Catia shift from feeling half-alive, drinking heavily and considering suicide, into teaching, writing and leading courses that support others. Purpose is about contribution, not perfection. The real question becomes. how can my story and my healing process make life better for other people. How To Connect With The Guest  : You can connect with Catia Bitalia and explore her work here. Website: https://catiabatalha.org/. Access her courses, offerings and current programs at the intersection of psychotherapy and soul work. Book. “Echoes of the Timeless”. Available via major online retailers. In it, Catia shares her personal journey from numbness and despair into alignment through yoga, Tantra and spiritual psychology. Be A Guest On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life. DM on PM . Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here. https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer   This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. 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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Yusuf sits down with Jessica Rennard, Chief Merchandising Officer at HELPSY and long-time resale innovator, for a real conversation on what sustainable fashion actually looks like behind the scenes. They dig into the tension between mission and margins, how circular fashion and resale really work in practice, and why keeping clothes out of landfills is more complex than any tagline. This is a grounded look at circular fashion, resale, and the clothing reuse economy, including what happens when ethics cost money, why brands still overproduce, and how consumers can buy with more intention. If you care about sustainable fashion, circular economy, mental health of founders, ethical leadership, and conscious consumption, this episode gives you practical questions to ask yourself the next time you hit “buy now”.   About the Guest  : Jessica Rennard is Chief Merchandising Officer at HELPSY, a certified B Corp focused on clothing reuse and circular solutions. She has spent years building the resale and returns ecosystem, from launching her own secondhand business to scaling circular returns models for brands. Jessica is known for her no-nonsense perspective on sustainability. She focuses on real impact, not green marketing.   Key Takeaways: Sustainable fashion is still business. Companies like HELPSY must stay profitable while trying to keep clothing out of landfills, which means constant trade offs between mission and margins. Circular fashion works best when companies find a clear model that balances profitability and sustainability, such as circular returns where brands send returns directly to a reuse partner. Doing the right thing sometimes costs money. Paying to repair or recycle damaged items is not always “financially smart”, yet it is essential if a company claims to be sustainable. There is still confusion over who owns responsibility. Brands, consumers, governments, and manufacturers all touch a garment, but no single sector has fully claimed end of life accountability. Secondhand and resale extend a garment's life, but they do not automatically reduce overproduction. If every secondhand purchase is matched with a new one, the system stays linear. Consumers play a key role. Choosing purposeful purchases and planning what will happen to an item when you are done with it are powerful, practical steps. A simple rule. Before buying, ask where that piece will go next. Donate to trusted nonprofits or reuse partners instead of sending clothing to the trash.   How to Connect with the Guest   Listeners can connect with Jessica Rennard here. Instagram: @TheFashionDisruptor Resale business Instagram: @the.nusource (N U S O U R C E) Website: https://pr.nusource.io/jessica    Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM. Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul nurturing conversations on • Mental Health & Emotional Well being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Danielle Griffin, TEDx speaker and author of Somatic Exercise Made Simple, to unpack a hard truth. Your calendar is not the problem. Your nervous system is. Together they break down why “managing stress” keeps high achievers stuck in survival mode, how chronic tension in the jaw, neck, shoulders and sleep patterns signals burnout, and why somatic exercise plus hypnotherapy gives leaders a practical, science backed path to regulation. If you are an executive, entrepreneur or high performer who has tried mindset hacks and productivity tools and still feels wired, exhausted and emotionally reactive, this conversation shows you how breathwork, micro movements and subconscious reprogramming can reset your body so your leadership and performance can finally feel sustainable   About the Guest  : Dr. Danielle Griffin is a TEDx speaker, award winning author of Somatic Exercise Made Simple and the founder of Good Life Coaching by Danielle. With a doctorate in organizational leadership plus training in hypnotherapy, somatic healing and yoga, she helps executives and entrepreneurs translate neuroscience and embodiment into simple daily practices that reduce stress, prevent burnout and support long term leadership performance.   Key Takeaways: Chronic stress is not just “a busy season”. It is a nervous system stuck in survival mode, which over time shows up as jaw clenching, tight shoulders, poor sleep and chronic fatigue that hurts performance. “Managing” stress by pushing through projects and waiting for life to calm down does not work. The body keeps a running record of unprocessed stress and will eventually express it through pain, anxiety or burnout. Somatic awareness helps high achievers notice early signals in the body. Tension patterns become data you can act on, not something you ignore until you crash or snap at people you lead. Hypnotherapy is presented as a deeper form of guided meditation that uses relaxation and imagery to help the subconscious rewire stress loops, without stage like tricks or loss of control, keeping it aligned with wellness content standards. Simple micro practices like ninety second breathing resets, progressive relaxation around the eyes and jaw, and gentle movements at your desk can be integrated into any workday without sacrificing productivity. Regulated leaders are less reactive and communicate more clearly. A calm nervous system is a competitive advantage in business, relationships and mental health across every platform where this episode is shared.   How To Connect With Dr. Danielle Griffin  : Listeners can connect with Dr. Danielle Griffin here. Website: https://www.drdaniellegriff.com/ Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/drdaniellegriff  YouTube TikTok Facebook LinkedIn She is available for leadership coaching, somatic based burnout recovery support, speaking and workshops focused on nervous system regulation and performance.   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necesity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate, this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan sits down with executive coach, speaker, cancer survivor and author Pamela Cass to unpack what really happens when burnout stops being a buzzword and starts threatening your life. Pam shares how a routine dental visit, a terrifying blood pressure reading and her history with cancer forced her to choose between a secure executive role and being alive for her kids and grandkids. They dig into why high achievers ignore the early signs of burnout, how tying your worth to your title and salary quietly erodes your health, and what it actually looks like to walk away from a six-figure position and rebuild work, money and identity from scratch. This is a direct, no fluff conversation about values, boundaries, time, and why your body will always tell the truth even when your LinkedIn looks flawless. About the guest  : Pamela Cass is an executive coach, speaker, Realtor, podcast co host of Reignite Resilience, and co author of The Quiet Gift: A Journey of Self Worth and Resilience, a book about self worth, healing and finding your voice after feeling unseen. A cancer survivor, single mom and dyslexia advocate, Pam brings lived experience to her work with leaders and high performers who are done sacrificing their health and relationships for a job title. Today she helps people recognize burnout before it becomes a medical crisis and supports them in building careers that finally align with their real values. Key takeaways: Burnout is not just feeling tired. For Pam it showed up as stage 2 hypertension, dread on Sunday nights and a body that was done pretending everything was fine. Many high achievers anchor their worth to job titles, salary and status. That identity trap keeps them stuck in roles that quietly damage health, relationships and mental wellbeing. A cancer diagnosis and later a life threatening blood pressure reading made Pam face a hard binary choice. Stay comfortable in a salaried executive role or risk not being there for her kids and future grandkids. Rebuilding meant using her existing skills in coaching, teaching and speaking, leaning on her network, and owning the fear of starting over instead of letting it drive her choices. Pam treats herself as the CEO of her life. Every Sunday she runs a meeting with herself to plan the week, putting non negotiables like morning quiet time, exercise and family first, then letting work fill in around those big rocks. Common burnout signals include constant busyness, inability to rest, sleep issues, loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, withdrawing from friends and ignoring what your body keeps trying to say. You can always find another job. You cannot replace your health, time with your kids, or years lost to misaligned living. That reality check is often the real turning point. How listeners can connect with Pamela Cass:   Website and main hub: https://reigniteresiliencepodcast.beehiiv.com/ Instagram Coaching, speaking, book and contact form are all available on her site, including Free coaching call booking Speaking and workshop inquiries Weekly blog and resources on resilience and burnout recovery Book The Quiet Gift: A Journey of Self Worth and Resilience on Amazon (Amazon) Podcast Reignite Resilience with co host Natalie Davis, focused on honest conversations about adversity, burnout and rebuilding from the inside out (Buzzsprout) . Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate, this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul nurturing conversations on • Mental Health & Emotional Well being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

This episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life dives straight into what keeps so many people stuck. Feeling trapped in the same emotional patterns, repeating the same habits, and postponing their dreams can quietly drain years off someone's life. Liv Colbert, former secondary school teacher turned life, health, and mindset coach, joins Avik to unpack how mindset medicine can interrupt these loops. The conversation explores identity, subconscious programming, identity lag, and the real courage it takes to choose alignment over comfort. This episode brings a grounded, practical, and forward-thinking take on self reinvention across mental health, mindset coaching, and personal transformation. About the Guest  : Liv  Colbear  is a certified Life, Health, and Mindset Coach who left her teaching career to rebuild her life with purpose. She specializes in NLP, subconscious reprogramming, and practical mindset work that helps women break unhelpful patterns, strengthen confidence, and create aligned lives without overwhelm. After a year of traveling and redefining her identity, she now empowers others to make decisive, courageous shifts through mindset mastery and self leadership. Key Takeaways  : Feeling stuck often comes from subconscious programming that keeps people in familiar patterns even when the conscious mind wants change. Comfort is often disguised as stability. Reinvention requires stepping into discomfort so a new identity can take shape. Identity lag is real. The mind needs time to catch up with the new version of you. Procrastination masked as “one day I'll do it” is a subtle form of self sabotage. Awareness is the first step. Mapping repeated emotional patterns or life experiences reveals where subconscious habits drive behavior. Courage is not the absence of fear. It is choosing alignment despite fear. You always have a choice. Owning that choice is the foundation of all mindset change. Connect With the Guest  : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liv_in_flow_/Facebook: Liv ColbearShe welcomes conversations and connections from listeners. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life   DM on PM. Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer   This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. 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On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with career ownership coach Stephanie Cordes to unpack what really drives stress during career transitions. Spoiler. it is not the change itself, it is the uncertainty. Stephanie breaks down a practical, no fluff framework for moving from fear to informed decision making. She explains how awareness, clear goals, and education can turn anxiety about leaving a corporate role, starting a business, or pivoting careers into strategic clarity. If you are stuck in a job that drains you, burned out from the corporate grind, or curious about business ownership and franchising but scared to even look, this episode gives you structured tools to reduce fear by getting better information. Real talk on mindset, money, work life goals, and why curiosity is the real career superpower. About the Guest  : Stephanie Cordes is a career ownership coach with The Entrepreneur Source, a 40 year old organization that helps professionals explore what is next in their careers. After two decades in corporate life and her own experience of burnout and misalignment, she now guides people through a structured discovery process so they can understand their goals, explore vehicles for success, and make informed choices about W 2 roles, consulting, business ownership, or franchising. Her approach is simple. knowledge over fear, data over drama. Key Takeaways   Stress in career transitions is usually not about the change itself. it is about uncertainty and not knowing your real options Awareness is step one. get brutally honest about your goals in four areas. income, lifestyle, wealth, and equity, instead of just chasing the next job title Most people have not revisited their career goals since college. you need to reassess what matters now, not at 18 Reframe “vehicles for success”. W 2 roles, consulting, buying a business, franchises, e commerce, and investing are all different ways to reach the same life goals Fear often shows up dressed as logic. “It is not the right time” or “I should just be grateful” can be False Evidence Appearing Real if you never gather data Curiosity is a real career superpower. staying open minded lets you explore paths you have zero prior experience in, which is where most people end up thriving Confidence comes from information. a structured discovery process, real data points, and validation calls with owners beat gambling your future at the career “craps table” You can be grateful for your current life and still decide it is time to pivot. gratitude and ambition are not mutually exclusive Connect with the Guest   You can connect with Stephanie Cordes and explore her complimentary career ownership coaching here. Website: http://stephahead.com/ On her site, you can also schedule a consult and access her free resources and book she offers to clients Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer   Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it's become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.