Healing Mindset

The Healing Mindset is more than a podcast it’s a sanctuary for the soul. Here, we hold space for raw, honest conversations that explore the quiet battles we face and the courage it takes to heal. Through deeply personal stories, expert insights, and transformative moments, each episode invites you to reflect, release, and realign. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, or simply seeking peace, this is where your healing journey finds resonance. Because your mind deserves compassion. And your story deserves to be heard.

  1. 16H AGO

    Starting Over at 50: Finding Purpose, Clarity, and a Life That Feels Aligned with Carmine Del Sordi

    What happens when success no longer feels fulfilling? In this episode of Healing Mindset, host Nazish speaks with Carmine Del Sordi about the courage it takes to start over at 50 with intention and purpose. Carmine shares his journey from decades in corporate leadership to retiring early and building a values-driven wellness brand. This conversation is for anyone questioning their next chapter, feeling burned out, or sensing that life is asking for a deeper alignment. Listeners will walk away with grounded insights on redefining success, listening to inner signals, and making small, mindful choices that lead to lasting transformation. About the Guest: Carmine Del Sordi is the founder of Pure and Easy Tea and author of Welcome to the Big Leagues. After a long corporate career across multiple industries, he shifted toward holistic well-being and purpose-led entrepreneurship. Key Takeaways: Starting over later in life often means realignment, not reinventionBurnout comes from misalignment, not lack of motivationSmall, consistent daily choices matter more than grand plansPurpose grows when actions align with personal valuesExperience and self-trust become powerful assets after 50 How to Connect With the Guest: LinkedIn and the “About the Founder” section at https://pureandeasytea.com/ 🎙️ 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™️ 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. 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™️ Email: avik@podhealth.club | services@podhealth.club Website: https://www.podhub.club/ Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows 🤝 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/ 📌 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.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #startingoverat50 #purposefulliving #midlifetransformation #healingmindset #liferealignment #wellnessjourney #personalgrowth #mindfulchoices #holisticwellbeing #secondchapter #intentionalliving

    16 min
  2. 1D AGO

    Nervous System, Gut, and Immune Health: How Real Nourishment Supports Healing with Jana Jamail

    Stress rarely stays only in the mind. On Healing Mindset, hosted by Nazish, this episode explores how chronic stress can quietly shape the nervous system, gut health, and immune response. Joined by certified nutrition specialist Jana Jamail, the conversation moves beyond quick fixes to examine how the body signals when it no longer feels safe or supported. This episode is for anyone dealing with ongoing symptoms, unexplained fatigue, gut discomfort, or the feeling that something isn’t right even when tests appear normal. Jana explains how the nervous system and gut communicate, why “doing more” wellness practices can sometimes make things worse, and how curiosity, lifestyle balance, and simple nervous system support can help the body begin to settle and heal. About the Guest:Jana Jamail is a certified nutrition specialist focused on functional nutrition and brain–gut health. Her work centers on understanding chronic symptoms through a combined lens of nervous system regulation, lifestyle patterns, and nutritional support. Episode Chapters:00:00 – Introduction: When stress shows up in the body 04:10 – Why many people feel dismissed despite normal test results 08:35 – The gut–brain connection and the role of the vagus nerve 13:20 – Why the “do more wellness” mindset can backfire 18:05 – How chronic stress impacts immune and gut responses 22:30 – Curiosity as a tool to calm the nervous system 26:00 – One grounded starting point for healing Key Takeaways:The nervous system and gut constantly communicate through the brain–gut connection.Chronic stress can influence digestion, immune activity, and emotional regulation.Wellness is not always about adding more practices; sometimes reducing overload helps more.Curiosity and enjoyable activities can help shift the nervous system out of stress cycles.Healing often begins with addressing one area—sleep, digestion, or mental stress—at a time. How to Connect With the Guest:Website: https://www.roseginger.com 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™️ 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. 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™️ Email: avik@podhealth.club | services@podhealth.club Website: https://www.podhub.club/ Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows 🤝 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/ 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. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mentalhealthpodcast #guthealth #nervoussystemregulation #brainbodyconnection #functionalnutrition #stressandhealth #healingjourney #holistichealth #wellnesspodcast #mindbodyhealth #emotionalwellbeing #selfhealing #chronicstress

    20 min
  3. 2D AGO

    The Hidden Link Between Money, Trauma, and Emotional Safety with Dr. Elise Dossaji

    Money is rarely just about numbers. In this episode of Healing Mindset, host Nazish sits down with Dr. Elise Dossaji to explore how trauma, grief, and emotional safety quietly shape our financial behaviors, stress responses, and self-worth. This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck around money despite trying budgeting tools, or who experiences guilt, anxiety, or avoidance around financial decisions. Dr. Elise reframes money struggles as emotional signals, not personal failures, and explains how healing the underlying wounds can transform both finances and relationships. About the Guest: Dr. Elise Dossaji is a Licensed Professional Counselor and supervisor with over 16 years of experience. She specializes in grief and trauma and is a faculty member in a graduate counseling program. Key Takeaways: Money behaviors often reflect unmet needs for safety and controlFinancial stress can persist even when income increasesShame keeps people stuck, while awareness creates choiceTreating money like a relationship builds healthier boundariesSmall emotional triggers can drive repeated financial patterns How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.elisedossajilpc.info/ 🎙️ 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™️ 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. 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™️ Email: avik@podhealth.club | services@podhealth.club Website: https://www.podhub.club/ Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows 🤝 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/ 📌 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. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #moneyandtrauma #financialhealing #emotionalwellness #traumainformed #healingmindset #mentalhealthpodcast #moneypsychology #selfworth #innerhealing #financialstress #personalgrowth

    26 min
  4. 3D AGO

    How to Settle the Body After Trauma with Gentle Awareness with Lou Lachman

    Trauma doesn’t just live in memory—it lives in the body. When safety is disrupted, the nervous system can stay on high alert long after danger has passed. This episode offers a grounded, compassionate look at how true healing begins through the body, not just the mind. This conversation is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or emotionally reactive and wants a gentler path to healing. Hosted by Nazish on Healing Mindset, this episode explores how awareness and energy-based practices help the body relearn safety and presence. About the Guest: Lou Lachman is a life coach in the US, a psychotherapist in the UK, and an international facilitator who has taught awareness and energy-based practices for over 30 years. Key Takeaways: Trauma often shows up as numbness or overwhelm, not just memoriesThe body holds experiences that words cannot reachSettling the nervous system restores clarity and presenceGentle self-attunement builds safety from withinHealing unfolds in cycles, not straight lines How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://energycounselling.co.uk/ Free events running where people can get involved in Lou's work. https://energycounselling.co.uk/events/ If they want the PDF, here is the link, https://energycounselling.co.uk/heart-holding-reassurance 🎙️ 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™️ 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. 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™️ Email: avik@podhealth.club | services@podhealth.club Website: https://www.podhub.club/ Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows 🤝 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/ 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.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #traumahealing #nervoussystem #embodiment #somatichealing #emotionalhealing #mindbodyconnection #selfregulation #healingjourney #innerwork #mentalwellness #traumarecovery

    25 min
  5. 4D AGO

    The Healing Power of Chasing Strength Over Shrinking Yourself with McKenzie Jacobs

    What happens when fitness stops being about getting smaller and starts being about getting stronger? On Healing Mindset, host Nazish sits down with McKenzie Jacobs, certified personal trainer and founder of More Confident Fitness Coaching, to explore how strength can become a deeply healing practice. This episode is for anyone who feels disconnected from their body, stuck in all-or-nothing fitness cycles, or exhausted by appearance-driven goals. McKenzie shares her personal journey, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and how chasing strength can rebuild trust, confidence, and emotional resilience. About the Guest : McKenzie Jacobs is a certified personal trainer, online nutrition coach, and founder of More Confident Fitness Coaching. She helps people build sustainable habits and a healthier relationship with movement and food. Key Takeaways : Why focusing on strength improves both health and confidenceHow overtraining and under-eating trap people in burnout cyclesThe nervous system benefits of supportive strength trainingWhy consistency matters more than perfectionHow strength shows up as confidence, boundaries, and self-trust How to Connect With the Guest Website: https://moreconfidentfitness.com/ Instagram & TikTok: @mcfitty_j 🎙️ 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™️ 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. 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™️ Email: avik@podhealth.club | services@podhealth.club Website: https://www.podhub.club/ Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows 🤝 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/ 📌 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.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #healingmindset #strengthtraining #mentalwellness #bodyconfidence #fitnessjourney #mindbodyconnection #sustainablefitness #selftrust #emotionalhealing #holistichealth #nervoussystemhealth #confidencebuilding

    23 min
  6. 6D AGO

    Healing From Childhood Trauma: Understanding Hidden Pain and Reclaiming Your Inner Child with Graham Robinson

    In this powerful episode of Healing Mindset, host Nazish sits down with author and wellness advocate Graham Robinson to explore how childhood trauma silently shapes adult behavior, relationships, and emotional health. Graham shares his lived experience of abuse, emotional neglect, and the long road to awareness and healing. This episode is for anyone who struggles with anger, shame, low self-worth, or the feeling of not belonging and has ever wondered why. Through grounded insights and compassionate language, this conversation reminds listeners that survival responses are not flaws and healing is possible at any stage of life. About the Guest: Graham Robinson is an author and childhood trauma survivor who speaks openly about the long-term impact of early abuse, particularly in men. He is the author of Shattered Innocence and writes and speaks on trauma awareness and healing. Key Takeaways: Childhood trauma often hides behind adult anger, withdrawal, or people-pleasingFeeling unlovable as a child can shape lifelong relationship patternsTrauma lives in the body and nervous system, not just memoryNaming and interrupting emotional triggers can reduce reactive behaviorReparenting the inner child is a practical step toward healing How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.grahamrobinsonwellness.com 🎙️ 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™️ 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. 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™️ Email: avik@podhealth.club | services@podhealth.club Website: https://www.podhub.club/ Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows 🤝 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/ 📌 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.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #childhoodtrauma #healingjourney #innerchildhealing #traumarecovery #mentalhealthawareness #emotionalhealing #menandmentalhealth #healingfromwithin #selfworth #breakthesilence #healingmindset

    30 min
  7. MAR 11

    Embodied Leadership: How Listening to Your Body Changes the Way You Lead with Amanda Stradling and Timm Esque

    What if the leadership challenge you keep trying to solve with your mind actually needs your body’s participation? In this episode of Healing Mindset, hosted by Nazish, we explore why real leadership is not just a mental skill but an embodied practice. Joining the conversation are Amanda Stradling and Timm Esque, co-founders of the East Valley Leader Lab and co-hosts of the Mind Body Work Podcast. Together they unpack how awareness of the body, nervous system regulation, and practices like Tai Chi can help leaders respond with steadiness instead of reaction. If you have ever felt capable on the outside but disconnected from yourself under pressure, this episode offers a grounded way back to presence. About the Guest: Amanda Stradling is a master Tai Chi instructor and embodied leadership trainer who has practiced Tai Chi and Taoist approaches since age 14. She co-founded the East Valley Leader Lab with Timm Esque, where they teach leaders how to integrate body awareness into leadership and professional development. Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Why leadership problems aren’t only solved with the mind 04:10 – Timm’s awakening to embodiment through leadership training 08:20 – Amanda’s transformation through Tai Chi at age fourteen 12:30 – What embodied leadership actually means in practice 17:40 – Recognizing body signals during stressful leadership moments 22:30 – Why slowing down can make leaders stronger, not weaker 26:20 – Practicing the pause and leading with real steadiness Key Takeaways Leadership triggers often appear first as physical signals in the body.Awareness without judgment is the first step toward embodied leadership.Slowing down and pausing can create stronger, clearer decisions.Old internal stories about safety and identity can shape leadership habits.Practicing body awareness builds steadiness that teams naturally trust. How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.evleaderlab.com/ YouTube: Linked through their website for the Mind Body Work Podcast 🎙️ 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™️ 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. 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™️ Email: avik@podhealth.club | services@podhealth.club Website: https://www.podhub.club/ Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows 🤝 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/ 📌 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. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #embodiedleadership #leadershipdevelopment #mindbodyconnection #nervoussystemregulation #selfawareness #personalgrowthjourney #consciousleadership #emotionalintelligence #stressmanagement #mindfulleadership #innergrowth #professionaldevelopment

    25 min
  8. MAR 10

    Engineering Calm: Rewiring Stress Through the Vagus Nerve with Jon Hacker

    What if your stress isn’t a mindset flaw—but a nervous system stuck in survival mode? In this episode of Healing Mindsetwith host Nazish, we explore how chronic stress becomes biologically wired and why willpower alone often isn’t enough to reset it. Joined by biomedical engineer and neuroscientist Jon Hacker, we unpack how modern technology, overstimulation, and constant urgency keep us dysregulated—and how vagus nerve stimulation may help restore balance. This conversation is for anyone who feels “on edge” without knowing why, and wants practical insight into reclaiming steadiness from the inside out. About the Guest:Jon Hacker is a biomedical engineer, neuroscientist, and CEO and co-founder of the company behind ZenBud. His work focuses on ultrasound-based vagus nerve stimulation designed to support nervous system regulation and stress recovery. Episode Chapters:00:00 – Why Stress May Not Be a Personal Failure 04:15 – From OCD to Engineering Nervous System Solutions 08:40 – How Technology Trains Us Into Hyperarousal 14:10 – What Chronic Dysregulation Looks Like in Daily Life 18:35 – The Vagus Nerve and Rest-and-Digest Reset 23:50 – Healing Is Physiology Before Psychology 27:40 – Reclaiming Agency in an Overstimulated World Key Takeaways:Chronic stress is often a biological loop, not just a mindset issue.Hyperarousal reduces clarity, agency, and emotional regulation over time.Small stressors feel overwhelming when the nervous system can’t reset.Supporting physiology lowers the “activation energy” needed for change.Nervous system tools aim to build resilience—not dependency. How to Connect With the Guest:Website: https://zenbud.health Contact page available via the website for direct inquiries. 🎙️ 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™️ 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. 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™️ Email: avik@podhealth.club | services@podhealth.club Website: https://www.podhub.club/ Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows 🤝 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/ 📌 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. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #healingmindset #stressrecovery #vagusnerve #nervoussystemregulation #mentalwellness #resiliencebuilding #biohackinghealth #emotionalregulation #chronicstress #mindbodyconnection #neuroscience #innerbalance

    26 min
5
out of 5
8 Ratings

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The Healing Mindset is more than a podcast it’s a sanctuary for the soul. Here, we hold space for raw, honest conversations that explore the quiet battles we face and the courage it takes to heal. Through deeply personal stories, expert insights, and transformative moments, each episode invites you to reflect, release, and realign. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, grief, burnout, or simply seeking peace, this is where your healing journey finds resonance. Because your mind deserves compassion. And your story deserves to be heard.

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