I Awaken

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I Awaken is a podcast about the transformational power of awareness. Awakening is more than a single moment, it is a continuous unfolding of consciousness, clarity, and truth. This show invites you to open your eyes to new perspectives, embrace your spiritual journey, and step into the life you were meant to live. Through inspiring interviews, thought-provoking reflections, and practical wisdom, I Awaken offers tools for living with greater awareness and intention. Whether you’re questioning old beliefs, searching for spiritual guidance, or deepening your personal practice, this podcast provides support and inspiration. Listeners will discover how to shift their mindset, embrace their authentic self, and awaken to the possibilities within. If you’re ready to see yourself and the world with fresh eyes, I Awaken is your guide to higher living and spiritual alignment.

  1. 9h ago

    Closing Open Loops: Robin Quinn Keehn on Everyday Awakening

    What if awakening is not a lightning bolt moment but the quiet noticing of what has been true all along? On I Awaken, host Swati talks with Robin Quinn Keehn about the ordinary moments where real transformation begins. You will learn Robin's simple filter for deciding who and what gets a place at your table, and why getting 100 percent committed to a change beats hovering at 99. About the Guest: Robin Quinn Keehn is a human dynamics specialist and author of Stop Stealing From Yourself. A moment of clarity on a beach reshaped how she sets boundaries and helps others close their own open loops. Key Takeaways: Notice the moment you say yes automatically, and ask if it is really what you want.Treat relationships like a house. Not everyone needs a seat at your table.Growth happens through relationships, not alone. Let trusted people reflect your patterns back to you.Meet your own patterns with curiosity instead of judgment. Judgment keeps you stuck.Before you set a boundary, get fully committed. Being almost sure makes it harder. Connect With Robin Quinn Keehn: Website: https://closetheloopsnow.com Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00 (approx)] Welcome to I Awaken: the moment you realize you were never really lost[02:00 (approx)] A Lifetime of Yes: a busy mom, a full house, an automatic habit[07:00 (approx)] The Moment on the Beach: a filter that changed who gets a place at her table[12:00 (approx)] Not Everyone Belongs in the Living Room: the house metaphor for boundaries[17:00 (approx)] Curiosity Over Judgment: noticing your patterns without beating yourself up[22:00 (approx)] Getting Quiet: why awakening often shows up in silence, not searching[27:00 (approx)] Committing Fully: why 99 percent sure is harder than 100 🎙️ 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 #iawaken #spiritualawakening #boundaries #peoplepleasing #consciousliving #selfawareness #personalgrowth #mindfulliving #closingopenloops #emotionalfreedom #innerwork #presence #reflectivepractice #authenticliving

  2. 10h ago

    The Weight of Every Yes: Bradley Gabbert on People-Pleasing

    What is it costing you to say yes when your whole body is saying no? On I Awaken, host Sreemedha talks with author Bradley Gabbert about the quiet toll of a lifetime spent pleasing everyone but himself. You will learn how a simple breathing practice cracked open decades of suppressed grief, and how noticing one small pattern can be the start of living from true awareness. About the Guest: Bradley Gabbert is the author of The Agreeable Child, a memoir about a lifetime of people-pleasing and the journey back to his own voice through breathwork, yoga, and meditation. Key Takeaways: Notice the moment you say yes while your body is already saying no.People-pleasing often means putting strangers' needs above the people who matter most to you.A breathing practice like the four seven eight count can release feelings held for years.Loneliness and low mood can be signs that you have been making yourself smaller for others.Real change starts with one honest pause before the automatic yes, not a dramatic overhaul. Connect With Bradley Gabbert: Website: https://bradleylgabbert.comBook Website: https://theagreeablechild.comBook: The Agreeable Child: A Yogic Journey from Tragedy to Triumph (Amazon) Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00 (approx)] Welcome to I Awaken: the small betrayal hidden inside every automatic yes[02:00 (approx)] A Lifetime of Yes: noticing a pattern that outlasted two decades[07:00 (approx)] The Pedestal Problem: putting strangers above the people who matter most[12:00 (approx)] Not Cold, Just Honest: why saying no is not the same as being selfish[16:00 (approx)] The Breath That Broke Him Open: a therapy session and the 478 practice[21:00 (approx)] Finding Himself in Yoga and Journaling: from one class a week to a daily practice[26:00 (approx)] One Honest Pause: how small awareness becomes real transformation 🎙️ 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 #iawaken #peoplepleasing #breathwork #selfawareness #innerwork #consciousness #settingboundaries #yogaforhealing #emotionalhealing #personaltransformation #findyourvoice #mindfulliving #awakeningjourney #healingjourney

  3. 2d ago

    Finding Clarity Through Inner Stillness: Healing Memories with Frank Healy

    What if clarity comes not from more answers but from getting quiet enough to listen? On I Awaken, host Swati and counselor Frank Healy, who remembers every day of his life since age six, explore finding clarity through inner stillness. You will hear how to feel painful emotions without being ruled by them, and why change begins with you. About the Guest: Frank Healy is a licensed professional counselor in the USA and author of more than 20 books, including the Heal Your Memories trilogy and Burnout Proof. He has hyperthymesia, the rare ability to recall each day of his life. Key Takeaways: Moments of clarity can be quiet. When one arrives, let it happen.Feeling numb can mean you are avoiding a feeling. Let yourself feel it.Painful emotions are meant to pass. Feel them, then let them go.In a calm state, try alternating a hard memory with a happy one.You cannot control what pops into your head, only how long you dwell on it.Thoughts shape feelings, and feelings shape actions. Change is up to you. Connect With Frank Healy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-healy-1aa95227/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frank.healy.7X: https://twitter.com/Frank_Healy Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00] Welcome to I Awaken: the pause between the noise [01:30] Meet Frank: a counselor who remembers every day since age six [06:00] Quiet Awakenings: the night competition gave way to compassion [10:00] Numbness and Denial: what sits beneath feeling disconnected [13:00] A Memory Exercise: alternating a hard memory with a happy one [18:00] Back Into the Noise: choosing how long a thought stays [20:30] The Thought Train: thought factory, emotion junction, action city 🎙️ 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 #iawaken #innerstillness #mentalclarity #healingmemories #hyperthymesia #emotionalhealing #traumahealing #mindfulness #selfawareness #burnoutrecovery #stoicism #personalgrowth #innerpeace

  4. 4d ago

    Self-Discovery Through Life Transitions: Awakening with Liz Coleman

    Have you ever felt the person you were no longer fits the person you are becoming? On I Awaken, host Niharika and Liz Coleman explore self-discovery through life transitions and why the confusion of change may be the path itself. You will learn how to tell your inner voice from old conditioning, reset your nervous system in tense moments, and meet setbacks with grace instead of blame. About the Guest: Liz Coleman joins I Awaken to share the everyday practices that carry her through change, from deep breathing and nervous system resets to gentler self-talk and daily gratitude. Key Takeaways: Transformation begins with allowing, not controlling.A new job or city rarely helps if nothing changes within. Wherever you go, there you are.Question old beliefs: where did I learn this, and is it true for me today?When something feels off, step away, breathe, then choose your response.Swap "I have to" for "I get to" and notice the pressure lift.Growth shows up as bouncing back faster, not never falling back. Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00] Welcome to I Awaken: the quiet moment you realise you are changing [02:00] Letting Go of Control: why transformation is not about fixing what is broken [05:30] Wherever You Go, There You Are: real change starts within [08:30] Inner Voice or Conditioning?: questioning the beliefs you inherited [12:00] Awakening in Everyday Life: breathing through tense moments and living your identity [16:30] From "I Have To" to "I Get To": the self-talk shift that lightens the load [21:00] Gratitude, Setbacks and Grace: saying thank you when life surprises you 🎙️ 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 #selfdiscovery #lifetransitions #personalgrowth #spiritualawakening #nervoussystemregulation #mindsetshift #innerwork #gratitudepractice #selfcompassion #consciousliving #healingjourney #mindfulness #joedispenza

  5. 5d ago

    Living Your Own Script: Somatic Wisdom and Body Signals with Angel Howard

    What if the pull toward a more authentic life doesn't mean blowing everything up? On this episode of I Awaken, somatic therapist Angel Howard explores why so many of us live someone else's script, and why the answers we seek live within. From childhood cues to the quiet gap between success and purpose, Angel shares how travel widens our view and how the body tells us when we are out of alignment. About the Guest: Angel Howard is a somatic therapist, avid traveler, and lifelong spiritual seeker. She leads international retreats and a Patreon community for people moving toward the life meant for them. Key Takeaways: Feeling off track rarely calls for blowing up your life. The truest answers are found within.Childhood cues write the script we follow until we check in with our own inner barometer.Success and purpose can sit in separate boats. A full life can feel empty.Your body doesn't lie: a pit in the stomach or bracing are clues, and so are joy and ease.Close your eyes, breathe, ask "How does this feel?" and don't let the "yeah, buts" win. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://angelhoward.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/angelhowardofficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-angel/ Episode Chapters: 00:00:10 Welcome to I Awaken 00:01:10 Why blowing up your life isn't the answer 00:02:57 How we end up living someone else's script 00:05:26 Success, purpose, travel, and the Art of Living 00:10:04 Your body doesn't lie: signs of misalignment and alignment 00:14:15 Where to connect with Angel 00:15:21 Closing reflection: awakening as a practice 🎙️ 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 #iawaken #angelhoward #somatictherapy #bodywisdom #mindbodyconnection #authenticliving #innerhealing #spiritualawakening #findyourpurpose #selfdiscovery #listentoyourbody #mentalhealthmatters

  6. Sep 27

    Breaking Out of Autopilot: Small New Experiences That Wake You Up with Todd Krause

    Do your weeks blur into one long Monday-to-Friday loop? This episode of I Awaken is for anyone who feels like life is happening on autopilot and wonders how to feel awake in it again. Todd Krause explains why awakening is rarely one big aha moment, how routine quietly switches us off once adulthood begins, and how small new experiences, layered week by week, can break old patterns. About the Guest:Todd Krause is the founder of Silversun Consulting. Based in the United States, he works directly with people who want to break old routines and get things moving. Key Takeaways:Awakening is rarely one big moment. It's something you practice.Routine gets as comfortable as an old pair of shoes, which is why we stop noticing it.New places, people, and sensations give your mind something fresh to work with.Start small: a new route to work, a new restaurant, an evening outside instead of a screen.Try one new experience each week lasting an hour or more. If it doesn't land, try a different angle. Connect With the Guest:Website: https://silversunconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddakrause/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddakrause/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SilversunConsulting Episode Chapters (approx.):[00:00] Living on Autopilot - an opening on moving through days without being present [02:00] The Aha Myth - why awakening rarely arrives as one big moment [03:30] After 18 - how adult routines quietly switch us off [06:30] Feeding the Mind - new places, people, and experiences [08:30] Breaking the Cycle - changing habits one small experience at a time [12:00] One New Thing a Week - fresh routes, new spaces, and different scenes [15:00] When It Doesn't Land - trying new angles and staying curious 🎙️ 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 #iawaken #autopilot #awareness #consciousliving #intentionalliving #breakingroutine #newexperiences #mindfulness #selfawareness #lifedesign #mentalhealthpodcast #personalgrowth

  7. Sep 21

    Navigating Identity Through Creative Expression with Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis

    Ever feel like creativity is only for painters and writers? Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis, life coach and hypnotherapist, joins us to explore creativity as a mirror for identity and self-discovery. From a hard childhood in Switzerland to decades of travel, Elisabeth shares how creativity taught her that showing up matters more than talent, and how that shift changes your relationship with yourself. About the Guest:Elisabeth Villiger Toufexis is a Swiss-born life coach and hypnotherapist. A former tour guide and conference interpreter of seventeen years, she hosts the podcast Most Memorable Journeys and has authored two books. Key Takeaways:Creativity isn't talent, it's practice. Start with one small step instead of waiting to feel ready.Journal your worries onto paper, then let them go. It's a simple way to release what weighs on you.Discomfort often means you're growing, not failing.Create from self-expression, not approval, if you want to stop caring what others think. Connect With the Guest:Website: thesoulkit.com Podcast: Most Memorable Journeys, on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube Books: The Soul Kit: First Aid for the Soul and One Suitcase, A Thousand Stories, on Amazon Also on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X and YouTube under her name Episode Chapters:[00:00] Settling in and opening greetings (approx.) [02:00] Welcome to I Awaken and today's theme (approx.) [04:00] Elisabeth's story, a difficult childhood and the pull to travel (approx.) [10:00] Why creativity is about understanding people, not just talent (approx.) [15:00] The two fears that block creative expression (approx.) [21:00] Journaling as release, letting worries go onto paper (approx.) [28:00] Working with the inner critic and practicing self-love (approx.) [35:00] Creating from approval versus creating from yourself (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 #creativeexpression #selfdiscovery #identityhealing #mentalhealthmatters #innerchildhealing #selflove #lifecoaching #hypnotherapy #travelpodcast #personalgrowth #consciousnessjourney #healingjourney #comfortzone #iawaken

  8. Sep 20

    Healing Through Self-Awareness: Building Real Self-Care in Community with Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten

    If you've ever tried to heal alone and burned out doing it, this one's for you. On I Awaken, Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten joins host Navya to question why we treat self-care as a solo project. A sociologist turned wellness seeker, she shares the moment she realized health isn't a personal failing, it's a social one. Expect a gentler way to build habits inside real relationships, and grace for every time you have to start again. About the Guest:Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten is a sociologist and community development practitioner with a PhD in sustainable agriculture and sociology, now based in Mendoza, Argentina. Six years ago she also trained as a holistic wellness and fitness coach. Key Takeaways:Treat the seven healthy habits (movement, food, sleep, stillness, connection, purpose, nature) as things you do with people, not alone.Self-care grew out of capitalism's push to keep producing, give yourself permission to opt out sometimes.Build one small circle who knows your goals, a shared walk or potluck becomes health and connection together.Set a "floor" for each habit so one missed day never becomes a lost month. Connect With the Guest:LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavandermaaten/ Episode Chapters:[00:00] (approx.) The Quiet Moment Before Transformation — Navya opens with what it feels like to outgrow patterns that were never yours [02:30] (approx.) Meet Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten — a sociologist's unlikely path into wellness coaching [06:00] (approx.) The Myth That Understanding Yourself Makes Everything Easier [12:00] (approx.) Reframing the Seven Healthy Habits as Shared Practices, Not Solo Checkboxes [18:00] (approx.) Why Self-Care Grew Out of Capitalism, and How to Opt Out [24:00] (approx.) Grace Over Guilt — Restarting a Habit Without Shame [28:00] (approx.) Awakening Isn't Arrival, It's Coming Home 🎙️ 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 #selfawareness #communitycare #healingjourney #innerwork #mentalhealthmatters #wellnesscommunity #selfcareisnotselfish #consciousliving #mindfulhealing #personalgrowthjourney #holisticwellness #awakening

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I Awaken is a podcast about the transformational power of awareness. Awakening is more than a single moment, it is a continuous unfolding of consciousness, clarity, and truth. This show invites you to open your eyes to new perspectives, embrace your spiritual journey, and step into the life you were meant to live. Through inspiring interviews, thought-provoking reflections, and practical wisdom, I Awaken offers tools for living with greater awareness and intention. Whether you’re questioning old beliefs, searching for spiritual guidance, or deepening your personal practice, this podcast provides support and inspiration. Listeners will discover how to shift their mindset, embrace their authentic self, and awaken to the possibilities within. If you’re ready to see yourself and the world with fresh eyes, I Awaken is your guide to higher living and spiritual alignment.

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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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