That Moment: Heart to Heart Talk with Dr. Victoria Grinman Dr. Victoria Grinman

Dr. Victoria Grinman spoke with Gunny Sodhi, CEO of Youveda, and on a mission towards supporting people in their healing process with the help of natural ingredients. Dr. V met Gunny while participating in a mastery event and gravitated towards his energy, desire to contribute and story of growth through struggle following as significant loss.

Gunny Sodhi’s family roots in Ayurvedic medicine stretch across generations, but he didn’t personally understand the power of Ayurveda until tragedy struck. The sudden death of his 16-year-old brother completely changed the course of his life, setting him on an unexpected path of self-discovery. Following his brother’s passing, Gunny was consumed by debilitating panic attacks and bouts of deep depression.

Diagnosed with PTSD and desperate for relief, he found no comfort in traditional Western therapy. He was lost. It was there, at his wits end, that Gunny would rediscover his roots. On the advice of his family, he began supplementing his diet with Ashwagandha and other time-tested Ayurvedic remedies. Meditation and yoga became daily practices. Within six weeks, his anxiety faded and his depression lifted.

Gunny had experienced the healing potential of Mother Nature first-hand and, in doing so, found a new purpose. Out of a desire to help change people’s lives the way his life had been changed, YouVeda was born. Its mission is simple: produce the best Ayurvedic products on the planet. By tapping into the intelligence of Mother Nature, Gunny has found a way to honor the memory of his brother while helping others on their own journeys toward healing and happiness.

Victoria spoke with Kevin Parker about his incredible story of courage and triumph through struggle with addiction. Kevin shares candidly about his experiences, realizations and offers inspiration for anyone that feels broken and at a loss. I truly enjoyed connecting with Kevin and feel grateful for his bravery in sharing his truth as well as authenticity in which he does so.  

Kevin Parker was born and raised in New York, NY and now resides in Staten Island, NY.  Kevin Graduated from the College of Staten Island with a major in Psychology. Kevin holds certifications in Recovery Coaching, Drug Interventions, Family Coaching, Sober Companionship, Nutritional Coaching, Fitness, and Neuroscience through The Addictions Academy and for the past Five years Kevin has been working in the self-development and recovery fields. As a young adult Kevin dealt with major depression, anxiety, and heavy drug addiction.  For almost a decade it ran rampant through his life until he was lying in a coma for a month due to an overdose.  After dying three times in the hospital, being read his last rights, and waking up to a dismal reality of multi-organ failure and the potential future of being left completely brain dead and losing all four limbs, he realized he needed to make a drastic change.  After 4 months of praying, fighting and never giving up he walked out that hospital with just one missing leg and a new found purpose and appreciation for life.  Today, Kevin Parker travels the country and the world helping men and women personally and professionally find their true warrior within and overcome obstacles of any size.  His never-ending journey of learning new techniques and strategies so that he can pass them along to his clients is what makes him, and his clients win against all odds in this crazy game we call life.

Dr. Victoria speaks with Ben Levin! Ben Levin is an autistic teenage rwith a passion for writing. His first young adult novel, “In The Hole,” has just been released. Ben is a true inspiration to all around him. He says that “Autism is not a curse – it is a gift.” In this inspiring conversation with Ben, we discuss the meaning os Autism to him, his challenges and realizations  that have led to breakthroughs in the way he views himself and he shares his  perspective on resilience and compassion. As he shares, Autism Awareness Day should be changed to Autism Acceptance Day. Listen or watch this interview for a true lift to your day (and life).   

In “In The Hole,” nine-year-old David Kimball finds his safe and secure world unexpectedly unraveling after discovering his father has lost the family restaurant business, and subsequently their home. Forced to live in a borrowed car until it too is lost, David, together with his parents and sister, Julia, desperately seek shelter. After finding temporary housing in a decrepit inn, together with other individuals facing homelessness, David struggles to maintain a sense of normalcy even as his family faces the challenges and trauma of being homeless. Over time, through hard work and the support of their family and community, David searches for the inner strength and outward skills needed to help his family triumph over their dire circumstances. Will David and his family make it out of the hole?

Dr. Victoria spoke with Amanda Chen about her journey within. Amanda shared about her rise to success launching a niche cocktail salt company, and the role that curiosity and courage have played in her decisions to pivot to living an authentic existence. Amanda discusses the writing of her memoir, the dive into examining her beliefs about men and masculinity, and exposes the very nature of self discovery with vulnerability and strength. I absolutely loved connecting with Amanda, and am excited to share this conversation with you.  

Amanda Chen is the host of the Miss Amanda Chen Show, where she unpacks how we evaluate our self worth in our relationships. She is currently wrapping up the 100 Masked Men Series, where she interviews 100 men all around the world anonymously about what masculinity means to them, their role as a man in modern society, and navigating the challenges in being understood and valued in their relationships with women. Throughout this journey, she has learned to give compassion to both herself and humans that have hurt her, and is now in the process of letting go of all material things and distractions, from her business and her home to meat, alcohol, music and sex, to become nobody in Mexico.

Dr. Victoria spoke with Gly Gabirel about his transformative journey of corporate success to living in alignment with his truth. Gly shares about the moments that led him to reassess his life, values and the question, "Who Am I?" He gives us the scoop on how to start living a truthful existence and the lessons he faces as he continues to grow. Gly also leaves us with tips on how to shed your light in the world while allowing others to be where they are and who they are - easier said than done! This episode is not to be missed.   

Gly Gabriel is a transformational coach, storyteller, and the host of the New Norm Club podcast.  After graduating from Harvard University, working at Morgan Stanley, and backpacking for 1+ year across Latin America, he discovered his purpose – to help people live happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives & careers. He is also passionate about elevating human consciousness and leverages online media & communities to create this shift. Regularly challenging himself to grow mentally, physically, & spiritually, Gly documents his journey via his content. #TheGlyGames Gly is currently living the minimalist, digital nomad lifestyle as he travels around the globe, where the line between work & play is blurred… just the way he likes it.

Dr. Victoria spoke with Debra Cooper about the importance of nurturing children to be who they are and guiding them on a path to discovering their joy and living it through meaningful work they choose. Debra powerfully shares about her parenthood experience and pivoting from paving the path for her child to learning her child's interests and guiding her towards it. She shares about her journey of self discovery and inside-out transformation that led to a breakthrough in her relationships as well as a career that helps many. Debra can be reached at www.yourcareerdesignlab.com.  

Debra Olshan Cooper founded Your Career Design Lab to help be a GPS for college students as they go on their journey of self discocvery to find, craft and sell their story and tell it with confidence and conviction to potential employers. Our mission is to curate each of our clients passions and turn it into a paycheck. Debra has experience in helping each client craft their perfect pitch. In addition, to crafting, telling and selling a client's story she is instrumental in guiding the client through role-playing, branding a resume, crafting a killer cover letter and networking. Once the client is ready for their close up, we open doors to hundreds of businesses that we work with. We guide the client step by step through the career land mines and into their perfect career. We give parents a break on asking the questions,"Did you send out your resume?" "Did you follow up with...? We let parents be the support and we take on the work. It's a win-win for parent and young adult ready to take ownership of their journey, but do it smarter not harder.