Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

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Welcome to Healthy Mind By Avik ™ - ”Healthy Mind, Healthy Life”, a podcast that explores the connection between mental health and overall well-being. Join us each week as we delve into topics related to positive psychology, mindfulness, and personal development, and provide practical tips and strategies for cultivating a healthy and balanced mind.Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send Avik a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik

  1. 1d ago

    8 Years at Sea: Alison Gieschen on Freedom, Risk, and Starting Over

    Most people picture life on a sailboat as sunshine and calm harbors. Host Avik talks with Alison Gieschen, a former schoolteacher and equestrian who sold everything with her husband Dan and sailed off to circle the globe, about the version most people don't picture: broken engines, dangerous inlets, and seven months stranded waiting for a spare part. Eight years and fifty countries later, Alison says the peace she found wasn't the absence of struggle. It was knowing she could handle it. This conversation is for anyone sitting on a dream they keep putting off. Alison and her husband made the leap in their mid-fifties, with no guarantee it would work, just a plan, a list, and the willingness to start before they felt ready. About the Guest: Alison Gieschen is a former schoolteacher and internationally successful equestrian who, alongside her husband Dan, sold everything to sail around the world, visiting over 50 countries across five continents. She writes about the lessons of that journey and is the author of several books, including the sailing memoir series Riding the Waves of Reality. Key Takeaways: The freedom people imagine in a life like this isn't the absence of hard moments. It comes from trusting yourself to handle whatever the hard moment turns out to be. If you're waiting for a dream to feel less risky before you start, that feeling may never fully go away. Alison and her husband left in their mid-fifties with a plan, not a guarantee. Turn a big dream into something workable: set a timeline, however long you need, and build it out into concrete lists you can actually check off. You're not too old. Alison has met sailors in their 70s and 80s living the same lifestyle. If you're physically and mentally able, age isn't the barrier it feels like. Constant change can actually be grounding once you adapt. Alison describes happiness as a state of mind you carry with you, not something tied to a specific place or plan going right. When setbacks hit, and they will, knowing they're part of the deal in advance makes them easier to sit with. Research what you're getting into so the hard parts don't blindside you. Connect With the Guest: Author website (books, newsletter): https://alisongieschen.com Sailing blog: https://sailmates.org YouTube: Sailing Equus (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoWlRF2iuCXPNG8AkiYW-aA) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sailmates_on_equus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailmates.org/ Episode Chapters: [00:00] Cold Open: Selling Everything to Let the Ocean Become Home (approx.) [01:45] Meet Alison Gieschen: From Horse Farm to Sailboat (approx.) [02:10] The Biggest Misconception About Sailing Around the World (approx.) [06:20] How a Sailboat Race Turned Into a Marriage and a Dream (approx.) [09:15] Freedom Through Struggle, Not the Absence of It (approx.) [13:30] Staying Grounded Through Constant Change (approx.) [16:10] How to Actually Start Moving Toward Your Own Dream (approx.)     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 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 here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ 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: https://www.podhub.club/contact 🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/     #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #liveyourdream #sailingaroundtheworld #startingover #midlifereinvention #innerhealing #mentalhealthawareness #courageoverfear #adventurelife #reinventyourself #findyourjoy #resilience #newbeginnings

  2. 1d ago

    Family Enmeshment: Ryan Slobodian on Guilt, Loyalty, and Self

    There's a kind of family closeness that looks like love but leaves you feeling stuck: a parent who needs you more than you need them, guilt that follows every boundary, a habit of keeping someone else comfortable until you forget what you actually want. Host Avik talks with Ryan Slobodian, a registered clinical counselor and founder of Stone Reef Psychotherapy, about enmeshment: the blurry, guilt-bound version of family closeness that can quietly shape everything from your career choices to your romantic relationships. Ryan breaks down how enmeshment usually forms, the roles people get assigned in childhood (the golden boy, the caretaker, the peacekeeper), and why cutting a family off entirely often isn't the healthiest first move. This is a compassionate, clear-eyed look at what it actually takes to love your family and still have a self of your own. About the Guest: Ryan Slobodian is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) in British Columbia, and founder of Stone Reef Psychotherapy. He specializes in helping adults untangle enmeshment, guilt, and divided family loyalties so they can build more autonomous, passionate lives and relationships. Key Takeaways: Healthy closeness doesn't come with guilt attached. Enmeshment is closeness that's ruled by guilt or fear of retribution whenever someone tries to live their own life. Enmeshment often starts small: a distant or checked-out parent leaves an emotional gap, and a child steps in to fill it, taking on a role like the caretaker, the peacekeeper, or the golden child. A common early sign shows up in romantic relationships: a partner who feels like they can never quite be the priority, or who notices ambivalence and difficulty committing. Cutting a family off entirely isn't always the healthiest first step. Taking space to figure out who you are, separate from inherited roles, can be more powerful than full separation. Much of the guilt people feel about creating distance from family is actually misplaced shame, the belief that wanting separateness makes you a bad person. Recognizing that distinction matters. You're allowed to take space to figure out your own identity without deciding you need to cut people off completely. Define what kind of relationship actually works for you. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://stonereef.ca Instagram: @stonereeftherapy Related resource (Dr. Kenneth Adams' enmeshment recovery workshops and books): https://www.overcomingenmeshment.com Episode Chapters: [00:00] Cold Open: The Closeness That Leaves You Feeling Stuck (approx.) [01:10] Meet Ryan Slobodian: Founder of Stone Reef Psychotherapy (approx.) [01:35] Healthy Closeness vs. Enmeshment: What's the Real Difference (approx.) [06:30] The Family Roots of Enmeshment (approx.) [09:20] The Roles People Get Assigned: Golden Boy, Caretaker, Peacekeeper (approx.) [13:00] How Enmeshment Shows Up in Adult Relationships (approx.) [16:20] Untangling Without Cutting Off: A Safer First Step (approx.)   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 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 here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ 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: https://www.podhub.club/contact 🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/     #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #familyenmeshment #boundaries #innerhealing #peoplepleasing #familydynamics #guiltandshame #adultchildren #mentalhealthawareness #relationshiphealth #selfworth #therapyworks #emotionalhealth

  3. 1d ago

    How to Rebuild Your Identity After Trauma: Richard Lobo on Shadow Work and Authenticity

    How do you rebuild your identity after trauma, loss, or a major life transition? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Richard Lobo, bestselling author of The Trifecta Code, about trauma, shadow work, emotional healing, authenticity, and turning pain into purpose. After losing both parents, experiencing the end of his marriage, and watching the identity he had built begin to collapse, Richard faced a difficult choice: continue performing behind an emotional mask or confront the pain he had suppressed for decades. Richard shares how writing his memoir helped him examine family trauma, grief, guilt, shame, relationships, self-worth, and the stories he had been telling himself. He explains why many people hide behind socially acceptable identities, how emotional suppression can affect relationships, and why facing difficult emotions became an important part of his personal transformation. This conversation explores the connection between trauma and identity, the meaning of shadow work, and how honest storytelling can help people understand their past without allowing it to control their future. What Is Shadow Work? Shadow work is the process of recognizing and exploring the emotions, fears, beliefs, and parts of ourselves that we may have rejected, hidden, or suppressed. Richard discusses shadow integration through the lens of his own lived experience and explains how examining these hidden patterns helped him reconnect with his authentic self. What You Will Learn in This Episode: • How trauma and grief can reshape personal identity • Why people develop emotional masks and false narratives • What shadow work and shadow integration mean • How guilt and shame can keep people emotionally stuck • Why authenticity is different from oversharing • How childhood experiences can influence adult relationships • The difference between quitting and surrendering what no longer serves you • How memoir writing and storytelling can support self-reflection • Why rebuilding your life begins with telling yourself the truth • How pain, loss, and personal crisis can become catalysts for purpose Richard also discusses The Trifecta Code, his memoir and personal transformation framework. The book explores how the loss of his parents, marriage, and former identity became a turning point that led him toward deeper self-awareness, authenticity, and purpose. This episode is for anyone navigating trauma, grief, identity loss, divorce, emotional suppression, burnout, or a major life transition. It is also for listeners interested in shadow work, authentic living, personal growth, memoir writing, emotional resilience, and transforming pain into purpose. Your past is part of your story, but it does not have to write every chapter that follows. About Richard Lobo: Richard Lobo is the author of The Trifecta Code. Drawing from his lived experience, spiritual exploration, disciplined personal development, and career as a film and video editor, he helps people examine difficult life chapters and rebuild from a more authentic foundation. Connect with Richard Lobo: Website: https://ricklobo.com Instagram: @ricklobo7  Book: The Trifecta Code Facebook: @ricklobo Twitter: @loboedits   About Healthy Mind, Healthy Life: Part of PodHub Podcast Network Healthy Mind, Healthy Life is a global mental wellness podcast hosted by Avik Chakraborty. The show features honest conversations about mental health, emotional healing, identity, personal growth, resilience, relationships, burnout, and living with greater purpose.    Richard Lobo, The Trifecta Code, shadow work, trauma and identity, rebuilding identity after trauma, emotional healing, authentic self, healing from grief, guilt and shame, emotional suppression, memoir writing, personal transformation, turning pain into purpose, mental health podcast, personal growth podcast, Healthy Mind Healthy Life, Avik Chakraborty

  4. 2d ago

    The Hidden Cost of Getting Even | Karen Bentley

    What if the way you get what you want matters just as much as getting it? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik speaks with bestselling author, educator and WarriorSTRONG creator Karen Bentley about a deceptively simple practice: harmlessness. Karen isn't talking only about obvious violence. She focuses on the everyday ways people use anger, sharp words, judgment, revenge, manipulation or even an irritated tone to influence other people. These reactions can feel fast and effective, but Karen argues that they often come with an internal cost. She calls our automatic, self-protective reaction pattern the "ego robot": the part of us that immediately wants to retaliate, correct someone, label them or get even when we feel crossed. Her alternative isn't passivity. It's creating enough awareness and pause to recognize the impulse and choose what happens next. Karen also introduces a memorable leaking rowboat metaphor. In her WarriorSTRONG framework, harmful habits create "leaks" that drain what she calls our life energy. You might be journaling, eating well, practicing affirmations and doing other positive things, but Karen's argument is that stopping the behaviors that drain you can be just as important as adding new ones. And her practical starting point is surprisingly manageable: choose one behavior you want to stop and stop it for five consecutive days. Not your hardest habit. Start with something you genuinely believe you can change. About Karen Bentley: Karen Bentley is a two-time bestselling author, educator and entrepreneur and the creator of WarriorSTRONG Training and The LOVE Experience. Her latest book, The WarriorSTRONG Manifesto, presents her framework around self-mastery, harmlessness, discipline and what she calls life-energy conservation. The WarriorSTRONG Manifesto reached the #1 bestseller position on Amazon following its April 2026 publication. Bentley earned her bachelor's degree in education and exercise physiology from Northeastern University. Key Takeaways: Harmlessness isn't only about avoiding obvious violence. It can involve everyday words, judgments, tones and retaliatory behaviors. Fast, harsh responses may produce an immediate result while still leaving an emotional cost. Karen calls automatic revenge, correction and self-centered reactions the "ego robot." The goal isn't necessarily to eliminate every reactive thought. It's to create enough pause to choose what happens next. Harmlessness isn't the same as letting people walk over you. Karen connects harmlessness with self-respect: how you behave when nobody is watching affects how you feel about yourself. Tone of voice can communicate anger even when your actual words appear acceptable. Awareness is difficult because many everyday reactions happen automatically. Meditation can be one tool for creating space between an impulse and your response. Karen's practical challenge is to stop one manageable behavior for five consecutive days and use that achievement as evidence that change is possible. Chapters: 13:13 Why the way you get what you want matters 14:21 Meet Karen Bentley and WarriorSTRONG 15:05 What harmlessness really means 17:35 Responding to criticism without returning hate 20:02 Jealousy, judgment and choosing a different response 23:09 The private work of becoming harmless 24:28 The leaking rowboat metaphor 26:20 Why the "dark side" feels so tempting 27:54 Creating a pause before reacting 28:32 Harmlessness, anxiety and self-respect 30:31 How harm hides in everyday tone of voice 32:43 Why awareness can be shocking 33:10 Karen's vow of harmlessness 34:05 A practical first step 35:31 The five-day stopping challenge 36:59 How to connect with Karen 37:35 Why the method matters as much as the outcome   Connect With Karen Bentley: Karen Bentley's official website The WarriorSTRONG Manifesto Karen's official website also provides access to WarriorSTRONG Training and The LOVE Experience, whose stated focus includes harmlessness and self-love   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 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 here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ 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: https://www.podhub.club/contact 🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/   #HealthyMindHealthyLife #KarenBentley #WarriorSTRONG #Harmlessness #SelfRespect #SelfLove #EmotionalResilience #SelfMastery #PersonalGrowth #AngerManagement #MindfulCommunication #MentalWellness #ConflictResolution #PersonalPower #HealthyMindByAvik

  5. 3d ago

    Breaking the Doom Scroll: Sam Brooks on Building a Good News Habit

    Open your phone, check the headlines for thirty seconds, and you'll probably close the app feeling worse than when you started. Host Avik talks with Sam Brooks, a former screenwriter and story editor who spent years inside the recommendation algorithms of digital publishing and gaming, about why the news makes the world feel more broken than it actually is, and what he did about it: he built Rally, an app that surfaces genuinely hopeful, verified news stories every day. Sam doesn't pretend the world's problems don't exist, and he's clear that a good news feed is not a substitute for therapy. What he offers instead is something smaller and more useful: a simple, low-effort way to shift what you see first thing in the morning, and why that one shift can change more than you'd expect. About the Guest: Sam Brooks is a former screenwriter and story editor who moved from Los Angeles to Berlin. He worked inside recommendation algorithms in digital publishing and gaming before building Rally, a free app that surfaces vetted, hopeful news stories from trusted publishers around the world without sugarcoating reality. Key Takeaways: The gap between how bad the world feels and how it actually is often comes down to how news reaches us now: constant, algorithm-driven, and rewarded for triggering strong reactions. You don't need to disconnect from news entirely. The goal is being informed without being submerged in it. Try attaching a short "good news" habit to something you already do every morning, like checking your phone or having your first coffee. Small and automatic beats ambitious and occasional. A good news habit isn't a cure and it isn't therapy. When something genuinely bad happens, let yourself feel it, and lean on real support systems and professionals when you need to. A helpful rule of thumb: roughly 80% of what we worry about never happens. Take news for what it is, without spinning it into predictions about the future. Keep it brief. Even 3 to 5 minutes of intentionally positive content in the morning can shift how the rest of your day feels. Connect With the Guest: Website / App: https://rally.news (free good news app, available on Google Play now, iOS coming soon) Email: sam@rally.news Instagram: https://instagram.com/getrallynews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590320923963 Episode Chapters: [00:00] Cold Open: Thirty Seconds That Ruin Your Morning (approx.) [01:10] Meet Sam Brooks: From Story Editor to Good News Founder (approx.) [01:40] Why the World Feels Worse Than the Data Shows (approx.) [06:00] The Algorithm Job That Made Sam Walk Away (approx.) [10:45] How Rally Filters News Without Sugarcoating It (approx.) [18:15] What to Do When Something Genuinely Bad Happens (approx.) [21:45] Sam's Advice: Take the News for What It Is (approx.)   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 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 here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ 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: https://www.podhub.club/contact 🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/   #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #doomscrolling #goodnews #mediadiet #mentalhealthawareness #digitalwellbeing #nervoussystemhealth #newsanxiety #mindfulscrolling #habitbuilding #innerhealing #screentime #stayinformed

  6. 3d ago

    Finding Your Power: Noreen Noble on Somatic Work and Self-Trust

    A lot of people hear "step into your power" and assume it means becoming someone entirely different. Host Somya talks with Noreen Noble, author of The Superhero Inside, about why that's backwards. Noreen researched dozens of superhero origin stories and found they fall into nine categories, the same categories she believes shape how real people come into their own power. Her core message: it's already in you, you just have to find it. The conversation moves from mindset into the body, covering why so many of us live too much in our heads, a simple breathing technique that calms the nervous system in real time, and why so many women (specifically) struggle to name even five things they actually want. If you've felt disconnected from yourself lately, this episode offers a gentle, practical way back. About the Guest: Noreen Noble (also known professionally as Noreen Leilani) is the author of The Superhero Inside, a book exploring mindset, somatic practices, and energetic work that helps people reclaim their power and shape their reality. She works as a coach helping clients reconnect with their bodies, their intuition, and their sense of self. Key Takeaways: Your power isn't something you build from scratch. It's already shaped in you, often from childhood, and the work is remembering it, not manufacturing it. When you're stuck in your head, get into your body. Somatic tools like breathwork, movement, sound, or touch can bring you back to the present moment. Try this breath practice anywhere: inhale through your nose, hold briefly, then exhale for twice as long as the inhale. It signals to your nervous system that you're safe. If you can't easily name five things you want just for yourself, that's worth noticing. It may point to a deeper disconnection from your own desires. Start noticing where emotions show up in your body. Simple practices like rubbing your hands together and noticing the sensation build this awareness gradually. How you see your own identity shapes what you experience as your reality. Shifting how you think about yourself is often the first domino to fall. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://noreennoble.com (take a quiz to find your own superhero origin story; learn about her upcoming book) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noreenleilani.noble/ Episode Chapters: [00:00] Cold Open: The Version of You That Already Knows (approx.) [01:05] Meet Noreen Noble: Author of The Superhero Inside (approx.)  [01:25] The Biggest Misconception About "Finding Your Power" (approx.) [04:45] Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Body (approx.) [08:50] Why Women Struggle to Name What They Actually Want (approx.) [13:00] Simple Somatic Practices to Reconnect With Yourself (approx.) [17:20] The Law of Attraction, Explained Like a Radio Dial (approx.)   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 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 here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ 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: https://www.podhub.club/contact 🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/   #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #findyourpower #somaticwork #selftrust #mindbodyconnection #innerhealing #nervoussystemregulation #reconnectwithyourself #mentalhealthawareness #personalgrowth #intuition #selflove #energywork

  7. 3d ago

    Meaningful Workplace Recognition: Julie Tylman on Building With Purpose

    Eleven years into building a company with a co-founder, most people expect Julie Tylman to have some secret formula for making it all look easy. She doesn't, and that's kind of the point. Host Sreemedha talks with Julie, co-founder of Group Together, about what it actually takes to sustain a business partnership, and why so many workplaces struggle to make people feel genuinely valued even when they're trying hard to. Julie shares how a card meant for kids' birthdays became a lifeline for isolated remote workers during the pandemic, why she made a hard call to give away a core product for free, and what she's learned about staying committed when a plan doesn't survive contact with reality. This is a conversation about the small, human gestures that hold teams and partnerships together. About the Guest: Julie Tylman is co-founder of Group Together, a platform that helps companies and individuals celebrate milestones and show appreciation through group cards and gifts, without the waste and transactional feel of typical corporate recognition. She and her co-founder have run the company together for 11 years. Key Takeaways: Long-term business partnerships don't run on perfect harmony. They run on shared vision, mutual respect, and a working process for compromise when you disagree on how to get there. Recognition becomes hollow at scale unless it's made personal again. A generic badge or gift card can feel transactional; a specific message about what someone actually did doesn't. If you can't change the culture around you, you can still start small. One card, one message, one person noticed, can be the beginning of a shift. Sustainability and meaning aren't opposites. You can strip out waste without striping out the feeling of being celebrated. Hard calls made for your customers, even ones that hurt the business short-term, can turn into the foundation of what your company becomes. When things get harder than expected, stay close to the people you're building for. Their feedback is often what shows you the way through. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.grouptogether.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-tylman-8a160977 Episode Chapters: [00:00] Cold Open: What It Takes to Build Something Together (approx.) [01:15] Meet Julie Tylman: 11 Years of Co-Founding Group Together (approx.) [01:45] The Myth of the Perfect Business Partnership (approx.) [04:45] Why Recognition Breaks Down at Scale (approx.) [08:40] How a Pandemic Turned a Birthday Card Into a Lifeline (approx.) [15:15] The Hard Call: Giving Away the Product for Free (approx.) [20:00] Advice for Staying Committed When Things Get Hard (approx.)   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 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 here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ 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: https://www.podhub.club/contact 🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/   #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #workplaceculture #employeerecognition #businesspartnership #cofounders #meaningfulwork #teamculture #workplacewellbeing #startupjourney #mentalhealthawareness #humanfirstleadership #sustainablebusiness #appreciationmatters

  8. 4d ago

    Stuck Beliefs: Liz Coleman on Quieting Overthinking and Self-Trust

    If you look calm on the outside but your mind won't stop running the same loop at 3am, this episode is for you. Host Avik talks with Liz Coleman, a certified transformational life coach with a degree in psychology, about the quiet beliefs that keep high-functioning people stuck long after the surface problems get "handled." Key Takeaways: Overthinking usually isn't about your schedule. It's the quiet "I have to" stories running in the background that make everything feel heavier than it is. Try flipping the script from "I have to" to "I get to." That one shift can lighten a task without changing anything about it. Healing works best when mind and body move together. Add movement, breathing, or a short walk alongside any mindset work you're already doing. When stress hits in the moment, try the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding method: five things you see, four you hear, three you touch, two you smell, one you taste. Learning to tell your own intuition apart from an old childhood belief starts with asking where a "rule" you're following actually came from. Setbacks are part of the journey, not proof you're broken. Look back at how far you've come, then return to whatever practice was already working. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.lizcolemanlifecoach.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reallizcoleman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizccolemancoaching/ Episode Chapters: [00:00] Cold Open: The Loop Nobody Can See (approx.) [01:05] Meet Liz Coleman: Quieting Overthinking, Rebuilding Self-Trust (approx.) [01:35] The Real Reason You Can't Relax (It's Not Your Schedule) (approx.) [03:20] Why Mindset Work Alone Isn't Enough (approx.) [06:15] The 5-4-3-2-1 Reset for In-the-Moment Overwhelm (approx.) [10:00] Telling Intuition Apart From Old Childhood Beliefs (approx.) [16:00] What to Do When You Feel Like Nothing Is Working (approx.)   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 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 here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6500+ episodes and 200K+ 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: https://www.podhub.club/contact 🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/     #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #limitingbeliefs #overthinking #mindbodyconnection #selftrust #stuckbeliefs #mentalhealthawareness #mindsetshift #nervoussystemregulation #innerhealing #anxietyrelief #stresslessliving #transformationalcoaching

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Welcome to Healthy Mind By Avik ™ - ”Healthy Mind, Healthy Life”, a podcast that explores the connection between mental health and overall well-being. Join us each week as we delve into topics related to positive psychology, mindfulness, and personal development, and provide practical tips and strategies for cultivating a healthy and balanced mind.Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send Avik a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik

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