Wellness Reimagined

wellnessreimagined

Step into Wellness Reimagined a podcast that bridges the gap between science and soul. We explore how ancient practices like Ayurveda, breathwork, meditation, and plant medicine intersect with modern health, neuroscience, and lifestyle design. Each episode brings you fresh perspectives from healers, scientists, and seekers who are redefining what it means to live well in today’s world. Tune in to expand your mind, nourish your body, and reconnect with your spirit.

  1. 1D AGO

    Compassion and Attunement: The Missing Foundations of True Well-Being with Kerisma Vere

    What if well-being isn’t about doing more—but relating differently to yourself? Beneath every self-care ritual lies something deeper: how you meet yourself when you’re struggling. In this episode, we explore how compassion and emotional attunement create safety in the nervous system and support lasting change. If you’ve struggled with self-criticism, anxiety, trauma recovery, or feeling stuck in survival mode, this conversation offers grounded, practical ways to build a steadier relationship with yourself—without bypassing accountability. About the Guest:Kerisma Vere is a holistic wellness coach and author whose work is rooted in lived experience and trauma-informed practice. She supports individuals in building compassionate, sustainable change through practical tools and nervous system awareness. Episode Chapters:00:00 – Why Self-Care Isn’t Enough04:12 – Compassion vs. Self-Criticism09:35 – Accountability Without Shame14:48 – Attachment, Trauma & the Nervous System19:30 – Rewiring Patterns with Awareness23:50 – Daily Practices for Self-Attunement27:40 – Staying Compassionate During Setbacks Key Takeaways: Compassion includes accountability—it’s honest, not permissive.Self-criticism often keeps the nervous system in survival mode.Awareness is the first step toward sustainable change.Small daily check-ins help rewire old patterns.Gentle self-reflection builds agency and confidence over time.How to Connect With the Guest:Website: https://towardswellness.caSearch: Kerisma Vere on social platforms 🎙️ 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 📌 Disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not necessarily 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 remains the property of their respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, 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 the platform now reaches 200K+ global listeners across 6000+ episodes, uniting voices, breaking stigma, and reminding us that every story matters. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️Email: avik@podhealth.clubWebsite: https://www.podhub.club/ Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik🤝 Be a Guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ 🤝 Join Our LinkedIn Community Connect with a global community focused on mental health, wellness, and personal growth. Join meaningful conversations, discover insights from experts, and grow alongside like-minded individuals. 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #selfcompassion #emotionalattunement #traumainformed #nervoussystemhealing #mentalwellness #innerhealing #selfgrowth #anxietyrecovery #mindbodyconnection #healingjourney #personaldevelopment #wellbeing ★ Support this podcast ★

    24 min
  2. FEB 10

    Emotional Sobriety: Learning to Stay Present Without Numbing or Running with Natalie “NatNat” Bedard

    Many people associate sobriety only with substances, but true healing often begins with how we relate to our emotions. In this episode of The Wellness Reimagined Podcast, host Shreya welcomes Natalie “NatNat” Bedard for a grounded conversation on emotional sobriety and nervous system awareness. This episode is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or disconnected from themselves. Together, they explore how staying present with emotions, instead of avoiding or suppressing them, can quietly transform relationships, boundaries, and self-trust.   About the Guest: Natalie “NatNat” Bedard is an emotional healing and nervous system guide. She supports people in releasing protective patterns, regulating their emotional body, and reconnecting with themselves through embodied awareness.   Key Takeaways: Emotional sobriety means feeling emotions without letting them control behavior Anger often protects deeper vulnerability and unmet needs Suppressing emotions drains energy and impacts boundaries and connection Mindful moments help regulate the nervous system in real time Awareness of patterns is progress, not failure   How to Connect With the Guest: Website: www.liftoneself.com Podcast: Lift OneSelf Podcast – Conversations on mental health & self-awareness   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, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ 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: podcast@podhub.club 🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA   🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/   #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #emotionalhealing #emotionalsobriety #nervoussystemregulation #innerhealing #mindfulliving #mentalwellness #selfawareness #healingjourney #traumainformed #emotionalhealth #consciousliving #personalgrowth ★ Support this podcast ★

    23 min
  3. FEB 10

    Surviving vs Thriving: Moving From Urgency to Wholeness in Modern Life with Esteban Naranjo Henriquez

    Many people are getting through the day but not truly living it. In this episode of The Wellness ReImagined, host Shreyasits down with Esteban Naranjo Henriquez, founder of IBES, to explore why so many of us feel stuck in survival mode and what it actually takes to move toward real well-being. This conversation is for anyone feeling constantly rushed, overwhelmed, or disconnected despite being productive. Esteban breaks down survival as a system under strain, not a personal failure, and shares how restoring safety, awareness, and internal coherence can help us shift from coping to consciously creating a fuller life. About the Guest: Esteban Naranjo Henriquez is the founder of Evoness, a whole-system approach to health and personal transformation. His work focuses on helping people move out of survival mode by rebuilding coherence across mind, body, and daily living. Key Takeaways: Survival mode shows up as constant urgency and reactive living Productivity does not equal well-being when the system is under strain Awareness is the first step to regaining control and choice Healing begins by addressing root causes, not surface fixes Pausing creates safer, more effective responses Wholeness allows creation, not just endurance How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://evonessmethod.com/guide-opt-in Instagram | YouTube | 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’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ 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: podcast@podhub.club 🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mentalhealthawareness #healingjourney #survivalmode #emotionalwellness #nervoussystemregulation #innerhealing #selfawareness #mindbodyconnection #personalgrowth #wellbeing #lifecoaching ★ Support this podcast ★

    16 min
  4. FEB 9

    Restoring the Body’s Original Signal for Lasting Healing with Cindy Costley

    What if healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but restoring what was never lost? In this episode of Wellness Reimagined, host Shreya invites you to rethink health through the body’s own intelligence. This conversation is for anyone stuck doing “all the right things” yet still feeling out of balance. Shreya is joined by Cindy Costley to explore how trauma, stress, and survival responses disrupt the body’s natural design—and what changes when the body is finally allowed to return to balance. About the Guest: Cindy Costley is the founder of Underlying Answers and creator of the Electromagnetic Body Desensitization Technique (EBDT). Her work focuses on helping the body release survival-based patterns and restore its innate capacity to heal. Key Takeaways: Trauma is a biological event, not just a mindset challenge Cells store patterns, which is why old reactions resurface Healing requires listening to symptoms, not fighting them Fear and setbacks are signals, not failures Creating safety allows the body to self-correct naturally How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://theunderlyinganswers.com/  Social Media: theunderlyinganswers 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ 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/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #bodywisdom #traumahealing #nervoussystemregulation #holistichealing #mindbodyconnection #somatichealing #wellnessjourney #emotionalhealth #selfhealing #healingfromwithin #integrativehealth ★ Support this podcast ★

    22 min
  5. FEB 9

    Natural Modalities for Proactive Wellness, Recovery, and Long-Term Vitality with Mike McGlothlin

    Wellness is no longer just about fixing what’s broken. It’s about supporting the body before burnout begins. In this episode, we explore how natural modalities are becoming practical tools for everyday health, recovery, and longevity. Hosted by SHA on Wellness Reimagined, this conversation is for anyone feeling tired, overwhelmed, or curious about proactive wellness. Mike McGlothlin shares how recovery-focused practices can support energy, resilience, and long-term quality of life without extremes. About the Guest: Mike McGlothlin is the Executive Vice President of Retirement at Ashbrook Bridge and co-owner of Ageless Fitness and Vitality Booth Wellness Center. His work bridges longevity planning, performance, and recovery-focused wellness. Key Takeaways: Recovery and sleep are foundational, not optional, for sustainable wellness Natural modalities support the body’s ability to heal and regulate itself Consistency matters more than intensity in long-term health Measuring progress helps motivation and accountability Proactive wellness reduces burnout and future health risks How to Connect With the Guest: Ageless Fitness: https://www.agelessfitnessfl.com/  Speaking & Professional Info: https://mcgspeaks.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, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ 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/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/   #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #naturalwellness #longevityhealth #recoverymatters #holisticwellness #preventivehealth #wellnessjourney #mentalclarity #energyhealing #selfcarehabits #healthyaging #mindbodyconnection ★ Support this podcast ★

    23 min
  6. FEB 9

    How Chronic Illness Reshapes Relationships and Deepens Emotional Connection with Lisa Gray

    Chronic illness does not only affect the body. It quietly changes how people relate, communicate, and connect. In this episode of Wellness Reimagined, host Shriya speaks with Lisa Gray about the emotional and relational shifts that happen when long-term illness enters a relationship. This conversation is for anyone living with chronic illness, loving someone who is, or supporting a partner through ongoing health challenges. Lisa shares grounded insights on grief, communication, resentment, and how relationships can adapt instead of breaking under pressure. About the Guest: Lisa Gray is a marriage and family therapist and author who works closely with individuals and couples navigating chronic illness and relationship challenges. Key Takeaways: Chronic illness creates parallel emotional experiences for partners that often go unspoken Grief in long-term illness is ongoing and requires daily acceptance Silence around needs and emotions increases distance and resentment Reframing illness as a shared challenge helps couples reconnect Scheduled, calm communication prevents emotional buildup Caregivers need support beyond the relationship to stay emotionally healthy  How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.lisagrayauthor.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, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ 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: podcast@podhub.club 🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA   🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/   #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #chronicillness #relationshiphealth #caregiverlife #mentalwellness #emotionalhealth #healingtogether #griefandgrowth #healthycommunication #wellnesspodcast #mentalhealthawareness   ★ Support this podcast ★

    21 min
  7. FEB 8

    Where Faith Meets the Brain: Renewing the Mind Without Shame with Rose Anne Forte

    What if lasting change wasn’t about trying harder, but understanding how we’re designed to change? In this episode of Wellness ReImagined, host Shriya explores the powerful intersection of biblical wisdom and neuroscience with guest Rose Anne Forte. This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck in patterns despite prayer, desire, and effort. Together, they unpack how renewing the mind is both a spiritual practice and a neurological process—and how understanding the brain can remove shame, build self-compassion, and make transformation practical. About the Guest: Rose Anne Forte is an author, coach, and creator of the Choose Freedom program. Her work integrates biblical principles with neuroscience to help people overcome interfering habits and thought patterns. Key Takeaways: Change is not a willpower issue—it’s a wiring issue that can be retrained Awareness of automatic habits is the first step toward freedom Practice, repetition, and accountability drive real transformation Gratitude reshapes both perspective and brain pathways Understanding neuroscience reduces shame and increases motivation How to Connect With the Guest: Website & resources: https://choosefreedom.today/  Podcast: Say Goodbye and Imagine 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ 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/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/   #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #faithandscience #neuroscienceandfaith #renewingthemind #mentalwellness #wholepersonhealing #traumainformed #addictionrecovery #brainhealth #spiritualgrowth #selfcompassion #healingjourney #mindsetshift #wellnesspodcast ★ Support this podcast ★

    23 min
  8. FEB 7

    Healing as Alignment, Not Fixing What Is Broken with Dr. Jonathan Locust

    Healing is often treated as an endpoint, but what if it is a lifelong practice of listening and realignment? In this episode of Wellness Reimagined, host SHA sits down with Dr. Jonathan Locust to explore healing beyond quick fixes and surface solutions. This conversation is for leaders, seekers, and anyone experiencing burnout, illness, or inner imbalance. Dr. Locust shares how his personal health crisis reshaped his understanding of healing as integrity across mind, body, and awareness, offering grounded practices anyone can begin today.  About the Guest: Dr. Jonathan Locust is the founder of ConsciRise, a former Vice President of Inclusive Excellence, a graduate professor, and a researcher working at the intersection of science, consciousness, and personal transformation.   Key Takeaways:   Healing begins with awareness, not force or urgency Burnout is a signal of energetic imbalance, not failure Unprocessed emotions often surface as physical symptoms Leadership health directly shapes team culture and trust Simple practices like breathwork and grounding restore balance   How to Connect With the Guest: Email. jonathan@conscirise.com Website: https://www.conscirise.com/  LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook Join the free ConsciRise community for upcoming group fasts, sound experiences, and mind-body-spirit explorations   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, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ 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: podcast@podhub.club 🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/   #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #healingjourney #mindbodyconnection #consciousleadership #burnoutrecovery #emotionalwellness #holistichealing #selfawareness #inneralignment #wellnesspodcast #mentalclarity #personalgrowth ★ Support this podcast ★

    21 min
5
out of 5
3 Ratings

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Step into Wellness Reimagined a podcast that bridges the gap between science and soul. We explore how ancient practices like Ayurveda, breathwork, meditation, and plant medicine intersect with modern health, neuroscience, and lifestyle design. Each episode brings you fresh perspectives from healers, scientists, and seekers who are redefining what it means to live well in today’s world. Tune in to expand your mind, nourish your body, and reconnect with your spirit.