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Welcome to The Mindful Living, where we explore mental health and mindfulness. I’m your host, Sana, and in each episode, we’ll hear from inspiring guests—experts, thought leaders, and individuals with remarkable stories—who share their insights on living a healthier, more mindful life. We’ll dive into managing stress, overcoming challenges, and finding balance. Whether you seek inspiration, support, or a moment of relaxation,.Want to be a guest on The Mindful Living? Send The Mindful Living a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/themindfulliving

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    The Cost of Never Pausing: Why Reflection Is Not a Luxury with Kurt Bush

    We celebrate action. We reward speed. But reflection? I don't have time for that. And yet, if you have ever reached a goal and felt an odd emptiness, you already know something is missing. The problem isn't that we're not doing enough. It might be that we're not pausing long enough to understand why we are doing anything at all. Kurt Bush, leadership coach and co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group, joins Sana on The Mindful Living to make a quietly radical case for reflection, not as a luxury or a personality trait, but as a necessary practice for anyone who wants to live well and lead without losing themselves. Drawing on years of coaching high-pressure leaders across manufacturing, nonprofit, and ministry contexts, Kurt unpacks why capable people avoid reflection, what it actually costs them, and how anyone can begin in as little as five minutes a day using a simple, grounding framework. ABOUT THE GUEST:Kurt Bush is a leadership coach and co-founder of Brimstone Coaching Group, a coaching practice that helps exhausted, overloaded leaders move from surviving to wholeness. With a background spanning manufacturing, human resources, seminary, and church leadership, Kurt has spent years working at the intersection of inner work and practical leadership. He co-hosts the Brimstone Coaching Podcast alongside co-founder Chris Godfredsen. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Reflection is not laziness and it is not romanticized sitting. It is the moment you pause to look honestly at what just happened and why you responded the way you did.The two most common reasons leaders avoid reflection: they believe they don't have time, and they are afraid of what they might find. Both are worth gently challenging.We are all formed by our experiences, and without reflection, we simply keep acting out of old default responses, often without realizing it.The Encounter + Reflection = Transformation framework is as simple as asking: what happened, who was involved, what did I feel, what did I do, and what would I do differently?Everywhere you go, there you are. The pattern of behavior you bring to a once-in-a-lifetime high-stakes moment is probably the same pattern you are bringing everywhere else.Start small. A five-minute reflection during a commute is enough to begin. The goal is a simple win, not a perfect practice. CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Website: https://www.brimstonecoachinggroup.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-bush-7b345830b/ EPISODE CHAPTERS:[00:00] Cold Open: The Strange Exhaustion of Always Moving, Never Pausing [06:00] Welcome & Introducing Kurt Bush [08:30] Why Capable Leaders Avoid Reflection: Fear and Busyness [10:30] The Can of Snakes: What Happens When We Look Inside [13:00] Formation, Default Behavior, and Why We Keep Repeating Patterns [16:30] The Real Tangible Cost of a Life Without Reflection [19:30] Imposter Syndrome and the Energy of Hiding [22:00] The E+R=T Framework: A Practical Starting Point [26:00] What About High-Stakes, Once-in-a-Lifetime Decisions? [29:00] The Simplest Way to Begin: Five Minutes, One Encounter, Five Questions 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindfuliving #reflection #selfawareness #leadershipcoaching #innerwork #impostersyndrome #wholeness #mindfulleadership #personalgrowth #pauseandreflect #brimstonecoaching #livingintentionally #healthymindhealthylife

    31 min

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    The Set It and Forget It Mind: Financial Peace as a Mindfulness Practice with David Nassief

    There is a quiet exhaustion many of us carry that has nothing to do with burnout in the traditional sense. It is the low-grade hum in the background: bills, savings, am I doing enough, am I already too late? What if financial peace isn't about earning more, but about thinking less about it? David Nassief, author of One-Page Wealth Compass, joins Sana on The Mindful Living to share one of the most counterintuitive personal finance stories you'll hear. Fired at 63 after an 18-year career, staring at near-certain financial collapse, David rebuilt from scratch using a radically simple, one-page system. His conversation with Sana goes far beyond investing. It is really a conversation about clarity, simplicity, and what happens when we remove the noise and finally let the mind rest. ABOUT THE GUEST:David Nassief is a sales entrepreneur, author, and creator of the One-Page Wealth Compass. After being let go at 63 with minimal savings, he spent six years studying financial principles, distilling them into a single-page system, and building a seven-figure investment portfolio by 69. He is the author of One-Page Wealth Compass: Fired at 63, Nearly Broke, Safely a Millionaire by 69, a #1 Amazon New Release, and offers a free downloadable version of his compass at onepagewealthcompass.com. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Financial stress is not just a money problem. It is a mental noise problem. When the financial system running in the background is simple and automated, the mind genuinely quiets.Simplicity removes excuses. A system you understand and can follow in minutes per month is far more effective than a complex one you avoid engaging with.Broad diversification through low-cost index funds is David's approach to reducing risk while staying invested globally, so no single market event creates panic.Market downturns, in David's experience, were opportunities to buy more at lower prices, not signals to sell. Most people do the opposite.A compass is not a map. A compass keeps you moving in the right direction even when the terrain changes. That distinction, says David, changed how he thought about money entirely.It is never too late to begin. David's story is a direct challenge to the idea that financial rebuilding requires youth or perfect circumstances. CONNECT WITH THE GUEST:Website: https://onepagewealthcompass.com Free PDF Download: https://onepagewealthcompass.com (click "Download your free PDF") Book on Amazon: "One Page Wealth Compass" by David NassiefEPISODE CHAPTERS:[00:00] Cold Open: The Quiet Hum of Financial Anxiety [09:00] Welcome & Introducing David Nassief [11:30] Fired at 63: What That Moment Actually Felt Like [14:00] Starting Over on Straight Commission and What the Rejections Taught Him [17:00] Reading 21 Books to Distill One Page: How the Compass Was Born [19:00] Set It and Forget It: What That Actually Means in Practice [22:30] Why Market Volatility Can Work For You, Not Against You [27:00] The Three Dimensions of the Wealth Compass System [31:30] Simplicity as a Mindfulness Practice: Why Less Is More Honest 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindfuliving #financialpeace #personalfinance #wealthbuilding #indexfunds #setitandforgetit #mindfulfinance #latereinvention #nevertoolate #financialfreedom #simplicity #mindfulmoney #healthymindhealthylife

    28 min

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    Louis Brantmeyer on Mindfulness, Relationships, and the Courage to Be Fully Yourself

    Mindfulness has become one of the most talked-about practices in wellness, business, and personal development. And yet, so many of us still find ourselves performing in our relationships, shrinking in our conversations, and quietly accumulating resentment from things we never said out loud. Why does awareness alone not seem to be enough? In this unhurried conversation, host Sana sits with Louis Brantmeyer, dating, relating, and sex coach and author of A Creationship's Inception, to explore what it really means to be present with the people in our lives. From people-pleasing patterns that quietly erode intimacy, to the spillover effect of relational intelligence in business and leadership, to the practice of responding rather than reacting, Louis brings both depth and honesty to a topic that touches every one of us. This is an invitation to slow down, look inward, and consider what becomes possible when we stop performing and start actually connecting. About the Guest: Louis Brantmeyer is a dating, relating, and sex coach who helps successful professionals and entrepreneurs create the relationships they actually want. He began his journey as someone who described himself as socially awkward, anxious, and deeply uncertain in relationships, and has since spent years working through personal development, somatic practice, and spiritual exploration to rebuild his understanding of emotional connection and intimacy. He is the author of A Creationship's Inception and The Treasure of Souls Touching, and the creator of the Awaken Relentless Love in Partnerships event. Key Takeaways: Most people in relationships are not fully present. They are people-pleasing, which means editing, withholding, and performing versions of themselves they think others will accept. Over time, unexpressed needs become premeditated resentments.Relational intelligence requires mindfulness. The skills we build in one area of life, connection, emotional regulation, self-awareness, carry over into leadership, business, and everything else. How we do anything is how we do everything.Emotional responsibility means recognising that when we are triggered, the other person may have activated something already inside us. Like splinters in a hand, the pain was waiting long before they arrived.Mindfulness in relationships is not escapism. It is the practice of noticing when we have drifted from presence, and simply returning, without judgment. A sailboat is off course most of the time. What matters is the correction.We can have our feelings, thoughts, and body sensations without being governed by them. The space between a stimulus and a response is where real choice lives, and where real connection becomes possible.Love is not something that comes from other people. It comes through them. When we learn to cultivate it inside ourselves, we become less dependent on others to regulate our emotional state, and more genuinely available to connect with them. Connect With Louis Brantmeyer: Website: https://louisbrantmeyer.com Awaken Relentless Love event: https://awakenrelentlesslove.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/louis.brantmeyer.9 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louismbrantmeyer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louis-brantmeyer-06b99870 TikTok: Search "Lewis Brantmeyer" on TikTok to find his daily content on relationships and relational intelligence. Books: A Creationship's Inception and The Treasure of Souls Touching — available on Amazon. Episode Chapters: [00:00] Opening Question — If mindfulness is supposed to help, why do our relationships still feel so complicated? [07:35] The People-Pleasing Pattern — How we learn to perform instead of truly showing up [12:45] Success Without Intimacy — Why high-achievers often struggle most in personal relationships [15:55] Relational Intelligence — The spillover effect from love into leadership and work [21:00] Presence as Practice — What it means to recommit to being fully here, again and again [23:30] Emotional Responsibility — Triggers, splinters, and the space between stimulus and response [30:15] The Deeper Promise of Mindfulness — A happiness independent of conditions, and love that never leaves 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindfulliving #mindfulnesscoach #relationshipcoach #emotionalintelligence #relationalintelligence #consciousliving #innerwork #selfawareness #mindfulrelationships #emotionalresponsibility #presentmoment #healingjourney #mindfulnesspractice #consciousrelationships #personalgrowth

    29 min

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    When the Mind Gets Left Out: Mindful Eating, Emotional Hunger, and Lasting Change | Dr. Pavi Kundhal

    You have tried changing what you eat. Maybe you have tried changing how much. But what if the part that actually needs changing is the relationship underneath? This episode is for anyone who has lost weight, felt hopeful, and then watched it slowly return — not because they failed, but because something deeper was never addressed. Dr. Pavi Kundhal, a surgeon with 15 years of experience in both surgical and non-surgical weight loss, shares what he has seen again and again in his practice: lasting change does not come from the tool, whether that is a medication, a surgery, or a diet plan. It comes from shifting the mindset. In this conversation, you will explore how to tell emotional hunger from physical hunger, why mindful eating is simpler than it sounds, and the small daily changes that compound into a very different life. About the Guest: Dr. Pavi Kundhal is a general and laparoscopic surgeon specializing in bariatric and minimally invasive weight loss procedures, with 15 years of experience helping patients through both surgical and non-surgical routes. He is the founder of the Peel Weight Loss Clinic in Brampton, Ontario, where he integrates medical treatment with mindset-based behavioral coaching. He has observed that sustainable weight loss depends as much on inner work as on clinical intervention. Key Takeaways: Emotional hunger tends to come on suddenly, pulls you toward comfort foods, and leaves guilt in its wake. Physical hunger builds slowly and responds to any nourishment. Knowing the difference is where mindful eating begins.The simplest circuit breaker for emotional eating is a pause and a question: am I actually physically hungry right now, or is something else driving this?Eating while distracted — scrolling, watching, half-present — means your body's fullness signals never quite land. Undistracted eating, even just at a table, can meaningfully reduce how much you consume.Your environment shapes your eating more than your willpower does. Removing food delivery apps, clearing countertops of unhealthy snacks, and keeping pre-cut vegetables visible are all practical ways to set yourself up.Journaling is not a spiritual practice. It is a tool for slowing down and finding the patterns: why do I reach for something every evening on the drive home? What is actually happening in that moment?Focus on the process, not the number on the scale. Small consistent changes like skipping sugar in your coffee or taking the stairs are not minor tweaks. They are who you become. Connect With Dr. Pavi Kundhal: Instagram: @peelweightlossclinic Website: www.peelweightlossclinic.com Episode Chapters: [00:00] The Weight Comes Back — and It Is Not Your Fault [03:40] What 15 Years of Practice Revealed About Long-Term Change [06:45] Emotional Hunger vs. Physical Hunger: Learning to Tell Them Apart [10:50] What Mindful Eating Actually Means in Everyday Life [13:30] How Convenience Culture Quietly Undermines Us [15:10] Journaling as a Tool for Pattern Recognition [21:30] One Small Step to Start Changing Your Relationship With Food 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindfuleating #emotionaleating #weightloss #mindfulliving #mindsetmatters #sustainableweightloss #healyourrelationshipwithfood #intuitiveating #consciouseating #weightlossjourney #mentalwellness #foodmindset #bariatricsupport #glp1 #peelweightlossclinic

    23 min

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    Mike Swenson on Crisis Communication: How Clarity and Trust Protect Organizations When It Matters Most

    In a crisis, everyone starts talking. But very few people are truly communicating. The gap between noise and clarity can cost an organization its reputation, its relationships, and the trust it spent years building. This episode of The Mindful Living explores how to communicate honestly, simply, and effectively when the stakes are highest. Sana sits down with veteran crisis communications expert Mike Swenson, founder of Barkley Public Relations and creator of the CrisisTrak framework, to unpack the principles of message discipline, active listening, and the goodwill that organizations build long before a crisis ever arrives. Listeners will leave with a calmer, more grounded lens for communication in leadership, relationships, and everyday life. About the Guest: Mike Swenson spent his career at the intersection of journalism, politics, and public relations. He served as press secretary to Kansas Governor John Carlin, founded Barkley Public Relations in Kansas City, and grew it into a national leader in crisis communications and cause branding over 32 years. He has also served as global president of IPREX, a network of more than 90 independent PR firms worldwide. He now consults independently and offers the CrisisTrak crisis communication video series for organizations building their own preparedness plans. Key Takeaways: In crisis communication, three questions must always be answered clearly: here is what happened, here is what we are doing about it, and here is how it affects you. Once the crisis ends, a fourth follows: here is what we are doing to prevent it from happening again.Disciplined messaging means choosing one to three key points and staying focused on them. Trying to communicate everything at once communicates nothing. Simplicity earns permission for deeper conversation.Listening is not the passive side of communication. Messages built without first listening to what audiences need are messages that miss. Research, curiosity, and genuine attention to others is where good communication begins.Organizations that build a savings account of goodwill through credibility, transparency, and consistent care for people have something real to draw on when a crisis arrives. Those that don't have nothing to fall back on.In a world of competing narratives and AI-generated content, the responsibility to verify sources and stick to verified facts is more urgent than ever, for organizations and individuals alike.Communication breakdowns in families, workplaces, and between nations often share the same root: too much talking, not enough listening, and an unwillingness to find even one point of shared ground. Connect with the Guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeswenson1/ Website:https://crisistrak.com/ (CrisisTrak crisis communication video series) Episode Chapters: [00:00] When Crisis Hits, Everyone Talks (approx.) — Why clarity becomes the first casualty when pressure rises [08:18] Single Voice, Simple Message (approx.) — The founding principle Mike built his PR career around [16:50] Why Listening Comes Before Messaging (approx.) — The research that shapes what you say before you say anything [22:40] The Corporate Jargon Problem (approx.) — Why organizations overcomplicate communication in their most critical moments [27:00] Goodwill as a Crisis Asset (approx.) — The savings account that either protects or fails you under pressure [31:30] Facts, Trust, and the Media Landscape (approx.) — Why credibility is both more fragile and more essential in the age of AI [36:30] Closing Reflection (approx.) — What mindful communication really asks of us 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindfulliving #crisiscommunication #communicationskills #mindfulleadership #trustbuilding #publicrelations #emotionalintelligence #activelistening #consciousleadership #mentalwellness #workplaceculture #purposedriven #leadershipmindset #mindfulcommunication

    36 min

  6. 9 AVR.

    From Addiction to Sobriety: How Breathwork Helped Jon Paul Crimi Heal

    Have you ever used something — alcohol, substances, scrolling, shopping — not because you wanted to, but because you didn't know how else to cope? This episode is for anyone who has ever reached for a quick fix to quiet what's happening inside. Sana sits down with breathwork facilitator and sobriety advocate Jon Paul Crimi for an honest, grounded conversation about addiction, recovery, and the unexpected tool that transformed his life. From the window of opportunity that opens in a rock-bottom moment, to the emotional weight that surfaces when the substances finally go away, Jon Paul shares what healing actually looks like when you stop running. He also demystifies breathwork — not as a miracle cure, but as a powerful, practical tool for processing what we've buried for years. About the Guest: Jon Paul Crimi is a breathwork facilitator, sobriety coach, and teacher trainer based in Oregon. Over the past 15 years, he has worked with elite athletes, executives, and individuals from all walks of life, helping them use conscious connected breathing to release stored emotions and reconnect with themselves. He is the founder of Breathe With JP and leads breathwork classes and teacher training programs both in-person and online. Key Takeaways: Addiction is rarely the story's beginning. It often develops as a coping mechanism for unprocessed emotions, trauma, or pain — the substances become the solution to how we feel inside, until they create a problem of their own.Recovery creates a flood, not a finish line. When you get sober, years of unfelt emotions can come rushing forward. Writing, therapy, and breathwork are powerful tools for processing what's been buried in the nervous system.Breathwork is not a magic pill. Jon Paul is clear that breathwork complements structured recovery programs; it doesn't replace them. For him, the foundation of sobriety came first through 12-step recovery.Overreacting is often old pain speaking. When our reactions feel disproportionate to a situation, that's usually unprocessed trauma stored in the body. Breathwork helps clear that backlog so our responses become measured and present.You don't need to be in crisis to begin. Breathwork offers an immediate, experiential shift for anyone feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally stuck, not just those in recovery.Be discerning about who you practice with. As breathwork becomes more mainstream, not all facilitators have genuine training and experience. Choose someone with real depth and proper grounding in the work. Connect With Jon Paul Crimi: Website: https://breathewithjp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonpaulcrimi/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/breathewithjp/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-paul-crimi-967b80208/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoo2rpt8qhu_-U1jj76BVDA X / Twitter: https://x.com/jonpaulcrimi Episode Chapters: [00:00] Introduction — The quiet moments when something stops working [05:27] The Recording Begins — Jon Paul's story: from addiction to sobriety [09:05] Not Born an Addict — Why addiction is never the beginning of the story [13:42] Rock Bottom and the Window — What happens when the cycle finally breaks [17:33] Life After Sobriety — When the substances leave and the emotions arrive [22:27] Discovering Breathwork — How a gift from Matthew Perry changed everything [26:49] Skeptics Welcome — Why Jon Paul says: don't believe him, just try it 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #breathwork #sobriety #addictionrecovery #consciousbreathing #mindfuliving #breathworkhealing #sobercommunity #emotionalhealing #mentalwellness #traumarecovery #nervousystemhealing #12steprecovery #breathworkpractice #healingjourney #mindfulpodcast

    30 min

  7. 8 AVR.

    Daryl Dittmer on What It Really Means to Show Up: Body, Mind, Heart, and Soul

    You wake up. You go through the motions. You tick the boxes. But somewhere underneath all of that doing, a quieter question lingers: am I actually showing up for my life? This episode is for anyone who has ever looked successful on the outside while feeling disconnected on the inside. Sana sits down with author, entrepreneur, and mentor Daryl Dittmer, who has spent decades learning the difference between lowercase showing up and the real thing. From blue-collar beginnings and a recovery journey that began at 19, Daryl brings a grounded, lived-in wisdom to what it means to tend to your body, strengthen your mind, protect your heart, and anchor your soul through daily practice, not perfection. About the Guest: Daryl Dittmer is an author, entrepreneur, and mentor based in North Georgia, USA. Having worn many hats across his life including farmhand, carpenter, sales professional, business owner, landlord, investor, and consultant, Daryl now focuses on helping others stop drifting and start living with intention. He is the author of When I Stop Fighting and When You Stop Fighting, and brings nearly four decades of personal recovery and self-development to his work. Key Takeaways: There are two ways to show up: lowercase (physically present but disengaged) and uppercase (intentional, aware, and aligned). The difference is everything.Showing up fully means attending to four areas consistently: your body, your mind, your heart, and your soul. Ignoring any one area creates a quiet imbalance that eventually shows up somewhere.Gratitude and humility (the kind that keeps you teachable) are not soft extras. They are the foundation of a life that actually grows.Discipline does not have to mean rigidity. Building in grace, rest, and conscious breaks is what makes healthy habits sustainable over years, not just weeks.Success is not a destination you reach. For Daryl, it became something far simpler: waking up in the morning with a smile on his face, knowing his body, mind, heart, and soul are all being tended to.Change does not have to happen all at once. Start with one thing. Practice it consistently. Then add the next. Overwhelming yourself is the fastest way back to where you started. Connect With Daryl Dittmer: Website: https://www.daryldittmer.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenistopfighting/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryl-dittmer-734205294/ Episode Chapters: [00:00] The Question We All Carry — What does it mean to truly show up for your own life? [05:07] Introducing Daryl Dittmer — A life built from blue-collar roots, hard lessons, and an honest return to the basics [10:13] Uppercase vs. Lowercase Showing Up — The difference between going through the motions and living with intention [13:00] Body, Mind, Heart, and Soul — Why a holistic approach to life is the only one that works [20:43] The Body as a Mirror — How Daryl's relationship with physical health evolved through stress, autoimmune illness, and decades of learning [29:06] Discipline, Rituals, and Grace — Why freedom and structure are not opposites, and how to balance both [38:05] The Message for Younger Listeners — Start slow, add one thing at a time, and let life change from there 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindfuliving #showup #personalgrowth #mindbodysoul #holisticwellness #innerwork #selfawareness #dailyhabits #mindfulnessmatters #emotionalresilience #gratitudepractice #recoveryjourney #authenticliving #intentionalliving #wellnesspodcast

    38 min

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    From Head Trash to Stage Time: How Entrepreneurs Build Real Confidence with Armando Leduc

    Entrepreneurship looks confident from the outside. But behind most businesses, there's a quieter conversation happening — one full of doubt, self-questioning, and the fear of not being ready. In this episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Hollywood actor turned business strategist Armando Leduc to explore what actually blocks entrepreneurs from showing up with confidence, and what it takes to move past it. Armando draws on decades of acting training and entrepreneurial experience to connect storytelling, mindset, and visibility in a way that feels both practical and deeply human. If you've ever wondered whether you're good enough to be in the room, this conversation is for you. About the Guest: Armando Leduc is an award-winning actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur based in New Orleans. Known for his work in Prison Break, Green Lantern, Queen of the South, and other film and television productions, he is also the founder and CEO of Leduc Entertainment, a content marketing and brand strategy company. He hosts the Spaghetti on the Wall podcast and helps entrepreneurs turn content into clients and relationships into revenue. Key Takeaways: Confidence isn't the starting point — clarity and mindset come first. When you understand what you do, who you serve, and why it matters, confidence follows naturally."Stage time" is the antidote to imposter syndrome. Getting in front of audiences through podcasts, content, and speaking builds the experience and identity that self-belief needs to rest on.Many entrepreneurs carry early-life feelings of not being enough directly into their businesses. Recognizing that pattern is the first step to separating personal worth from business performance.Storytelling is the universal language of connection. Whether you're on a film set or a sales call, the structure is the same: a starting point, a conflict, an obstacle overcome, and a transformation.Imposter syndrome often signals a gap in lived experience, not a flaw in character. The scars from failing and trying again are exactly what build the sense of having earned your place.Stop waiting for the perfect moment to start. Making a decision and moving, even if it's wrong, teaches you more than endless deliberation ever will. Connect With Armando Leduc: Website: https://meetarmando.com/ Podcast: Spaghetti on the Wall (available on all major platforms) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armandoleduc/ Instagram: @armandoleduc X / Twitter: https://x.com/armandoleduc SECTION 6 — Episode Chapters [00:00] Opening Reflection — The quiet doubt behind entrepreneurial confidence (approx.) [10:25] Welcome — Sana introduces Armando Leduc [12:40] What's Really Underneath the Confidence Struggle — Mindset before everything else (approx.) [15:00] Stage Time: The Word for 2026 — Why visibility builds identity (approx.) [19:55] Hollywood Meets Content Marketing — The storytelling parallel (approx.) [24:10] Imposter Syndrome vs. Reality — Is it a mindset problem or an experience gap? (approx.) [30:45] The Scars That Earn Your Place — Why failing is the only real credential (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindfullivingpodcast #entrepreneurmindset #confidencecoach #storytelling #contentmarketing #impostersyndrome #businessgrowth #personalbrand #stagetime #entrepreneurship #mindsetmatters #visibilitymatters #podcastguest #leadershipmindset #growthmindset

    23 min
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Welcome to The Mindful Living, where we explore mental health and mindfulness. I’m your host, Sana, and in each episode, we’ll hear from inspiring guests—experts, thought leaders, and individuals with remarkable stories—who share their insights on living a healthier, more mindful life. We’ll dive into managing stress, overcoming challenges, and finding balance. Whether you seek inspiration, support, or a moment of relaxation,.Want to be a guest on The Mindful Living? Send The Mindful Living a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/themindfulliving

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