Mind Over Matter

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Join us on ”Mind Over Matter,” the podcast where mental toughness meets real-life solutions. Explore the intersection of psychology, self-improvement, and personal growth with our expert hosts and inspiring guests. Each episode delivers actionable strategies, cutting-edge research, and transformative stories to help you overcome obstacles, build resilience, and unlock your full potential.

  1. 1h ago

    How to Build Resilience Through Small Daily Habits | Jobert E. Abueva

    What if resilience isn't about being strong all the time, but about knowing how to keep moving forward when life doesn't go according to plan? We often think resilient people are those who bounce back quickly, never lose confidence, and somehow remain unaffected by life's challenges. But real resilience is rarely that simple. In this episode of Mind Over Matter, host Niharika welcomes Jobert E. Abueva, author of The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention, for an insightful conversation about building resilience, practicing gratitude, overcoming fear of failure, and creating meaningful personal growth through everyday choices. Jobert explains why resilience isn't something we either have or lack. It's an ongoing practice that develops when we pause, reflect, understand our priorities, and reconnect with what matters most. Drawing on the ideas behind his book, he challenges the pressure to reinvent ourselves through ambitious New Year's resolutions. Instead, he encourages a more thoughtful approach: understanding the patterns of our lives before deciding what needs to change. Together, Jobert and Niharika explore how social comparison, fear of missing out, external expectations, and endless to-do lists can weaken our confidence and distract us from our personal goals. Jobert introduces his simple three-question reflection exercise: What's working?What can I lay down?What's the true lesson here? He also shares a daily gratitude practice that takes less than a minute: writing down three things you're grateful for each morning. From prioritizing responsibilities to allowing ourselves grace when progress feels slow, this episode offers a practical perspective on developing emotional resilience without expecting perfection. Because resilience isn't built by avoiding life's difficulties. It's strengthened through reflection, intentional choices, and the willingness to begin again. About the Guest: Jobert E. Abueva:Jobert E. Abueva is an author, speaker, and workshop facilitator whose work focuses on intentional living, reflection, personal development, and navigating life's transitions. He is the author of The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention, a book that encourages readers to move beyond conventional New Year's resolutions and approach personal growth through reflection, realistic priorities, and purposeful action. Through his writing, TEDx talk, newsletter, blog, and workshops, Jobert shares perspectives on building resilience, gratitude, and creating a fulfilling life. Key Takeaways:Resilience is an ongoing practice. It develops through repeated choices, reflection, and a willingness to adapt.Keep your North Star in focus. Understanding your long-term priorities can help you navigate distractions and unexpected setbacks.Reflection is more useful than constant busyness. Pausing helps you recognize what deserves your attention.Fear of failure and comparison can undermine confidence. External expectations and social media can distract us from our own values.New Year's resolutions aren't the only path to growth. Jobert recommends reviewing your patterns and priorities before setting new goals.Three reflection questions can create clarity. Identify what's working, what to let go of, and what you've learned.Gratitude can become a simple daily habit. Writing down three positive things each morning encourages appreciation and reflection.Progress doesn't require perfection. Patience, self-compassion, and small steps help sustain meaningful change. Connect With Jobert E. Abueva:Author website: Jobert E. Abueva Book: The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention Other resources: TEDx talk, newsletter, monthly blog, speaking engagements, and workshops, available through his author website. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobertabueva Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joberteabueva Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobert_abueva Chapters:Introduction: Building Resilience in Everyday Life Meet Jobert E. Abueva What Resilience Really Means Finding Your North Star Why Reflection Helps Build Resilience A Simple Three-Things Gratitude Practice Fear of Failure, Comparison, and Self-Doubt Why Jobert Challenges New Year's Resolutions Three Questions for Personal Growth Managing Overwhelm and Prioritizing What Matters How to Start Building Resilience Today Self-Compassion, Consistency, and Beginning Again Jobert's Book and Final Reflections 🎙️ 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. #Resilience #EmotionalResilience #MentalStrength #DailyHabits #GratitudePractice #PersonalGrowth #IntentionalLiving #SelfReflection #OvercomingSetbacks #SelfCompassion #MindsetMatters #JobertEAbueva #TheJanicePlan #MindOverMatter #HealthyMindByAvik #Podhub

  2. 1d ago

    Resilience Through Uncertainty: Healing Core Wounds with Laurence Walsh

    Life keeps shifting, and certainty can feel out of reach. On Mind Over Matter, filmmaker Laurence Walsh explores what resilience really looks like when you’re struggling, and why it has little to do with powering through. Drawing on her own journey through depression, Laurence shares how feeling your feelings, healing old core wounds, calming overwhelm and reaching out for support help you build steadiness, one obstacle at a time. About the Guest:Laurence Walsh is a Los Angeles writer, director and producer. She made the film Ballroom, which channels 20 years of her own healing, and runs Acer Entertainment, a nonprofit focused on diverse, inclusive, uplifting content. Key Takeaways:Resilience is built obstacle by obstacle, not by powering through.Feel your feelings and own them, rather than placing blame.In overwhelm, calm your body first; deal with the issue later.Repeating patterns often point back to an unhealed early wound.Tell someone; healing isn’t meant to be done alone.Start small: three pages of morning journaling. Connect With Laurence Walsh:Website: https://www.laurencewalsh.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acer.entertainment/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acerentertainment LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurence-walsh-b480a53/ Watch Ballroom: https://www.amazon.com/Ballroom-Laurence-Walsh/dp/B0HFF24Q5M Episode Chapters (approx.):[00:00] Welcome to Mind Over Matter: staying grounded when life won’t stay still [01:30] Resilience Isn’t Powering Through: listening to your body and feeling your feelings [04:00] Core Wounds and Triggers: why responsibility is the heart of resilience [07:00] Out of Overwhelm: breath, movement and getting out of survival mode [10:00] Patterns That Repeat: childhood wounds and loving your inner child [13:00] You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: family, friends and asking for help [17:00] Small First Steps and Ballroom: journaling, rest and Laurence’s healing film 🎙️ 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 #mindovermatter #resilience #emotionalresilience #innerchildhealing #corewounds #journaling #morningpages #mentalhealthawareness #selfcompassion #askforhelp #disabilityrepresentation #healingjourney

  3. Oct 8

    Why You Keep Second-Guessing Yourself in Relationships | Lauren Salaun

    Have you ever made a decision that felt completely right at the time, only to regret it later and wonder whether you can trust yourself again? In this episode of Mind Over Matter, host Sreemedha speaks with Lauren Salaun, a coach who discusses self-trust, relationships, self-worth, intuition and somatic approaches to personal growth. Lauren explores why rebuilding self-trust isn't about making perfect decisions. It's about developing confidence in your ability to make choices, learn from unexpected outcomes and navigate difficult experiences without abandoning yourself. The conversation begins with a question many people struggle to answer: How can you tell the difference between intuition, anxiety and patterns shaped by past experiences? Lauren shares how her Christian faith, prayer, quiet reflection and connection with nature influence her personal approach to discernment. She also discusses why feeling grounded can be meaningful to her when evaluating decisions, while acknowledging that difficult choices won't always feel comfortable. The discussion then turns to modern relationships and a challenging question: Has the language of self-worth sometimes become an excuse to avoid uncomfortable conversations? Lauren argues that healthy relationships require more than knowing your standards. They also require self-awareness, emotional openness, accountability and a willingness to work through ordinary discomfort. She explains how identifying triggers, recognizing relationship patterns and taking small, intentional steps can help people respond differently. The central message is simple: Trusting yourself doesn't mean you'll never make the wrong decision. It means believing you can handle what happens next. About Lauren Salaun:Lauren Salaun is a coach who discusses self-worth, relationship patterns, intuition, personal development and somatic coaching. In the conversation, she describes working with clients to identify recurring patterns, emotional triggers and beliefs that may affect their relationships and decisions. Her approach incorporates body-focused coaching practices and work around self-awareness and the nervous system. Lauren also shares how her Christian faith influences her understanding of intuition, discernment and personal growth. Key Takeaways:Self-trust doesn't require perfect decisions. It includes believing you can learn from choices that don't work out.Intuition, anxiety and old patterns can feel similar; developing discernment takes reflection and practice.Lauren uses prayer, faith and quiet reflection as part of her personal decision-making process.A sense of groundedness can be useful information, but feelings alone shouldn't determine every decision.Gratitude can be practiced during ordinary moments, not just major milestones.Self-worth shouldn't become an excuse for dismissing every uncomfortable relationship experience.Healthy intimacy often requires difficult conversations and honest self-reflection.Maintaining hobbies, friendships and personal wellbeing practices can help you preserve your individuality in a relationship.Identifying emotional triggers is only the beginning; the next step is examining how you respond.Lauren describes using somatic coaching to explore patterns and practice alternative responses.Small, manageable actions can make difficult conversations feel more approachable.Building self-trust is an ongoing process rather than a single breakthrough. Chapters: Why we second-guess ourselvesWhat does trusting yourself actually mean?Learning from decisions that didn't work outIntuition versus anxietyLauren's faith-based approach to discernmentRecognizing groundedness and uncertaintyPrayer, reflection and connecting with natureFinding gratitude in everyday momentsSelf-worth in modern relationshipsWhen “know your worth” becomes avoidanceWhy healthy intimacy requires discomfortLoving someone without losing yourselfIdentifying relationship patterns and emotional triggersSomatic coaching and changing habitual responsesTaking small steps through uncomfortable situationsLauren's closing advice and where to connect Connect with the guest: Website Instagram | YouTube 🎙️ 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. #MindOverMatter #LaurenSalaun #SelfTrust #SelfWorth #HealthyRelationships #RelationshipPatterns #Intuition #RelationshipAnxiety #SomaticCoaching #EmotionalWellbeing #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #HealthyMindByAvik #Podhub

  4. Oct 7

    Your Job Is What You Do. It’s Not Who You Are. | Steve Barton

    In this episode of Mind Over Matter, Sreemedha speaks with career transition coach Steve Barton about navigating career change without losing your identity, confidence, or sense of security. Pasted text Steve challenges the idea that you need to have your entire future figured out before making a change. Instead, he encourages people to begin planning while they're still employed—exploring opportunities, updating resumes, developing a side business, or gradually building the next stage of their career. One of the most important distinctions in the conversation is between having a career and becoming your career. A job can provide income, responsibility and status, but Steve argues that none of those things fully define who you are. The conversation goes deeper into fear, limiting beliefs, childhood conditioning and the stories people carry about money, security, success and what they're “supposed” to do. Steve also introduces ideas from his Game of Ten process, encouraging people to observe limiting thoughts rather than automatically identifying with them. For anyone sitting at work wondering, “Is this still the life I want?”, this conversation is an invitation to examine what you're holding onto—and what might become possible if you allow yourself to change. About Steve Barton:Steve Barton is a career transition coach who works with people navigating professional and personal change. His approach combines career transition with personal-development concepts involving self-awareness, limiting beliefs, identity, boundaries and what he describes as higher-self or consciousness-based work. Steve also discusses his Game of Ten process and offers a downloadable book explaining his framework through his website. Key Takeaways:You don't need your entire career transition figured out before beginning.When possible, start preparing for your next chapter before leaving your current source of income.Family responsibilities, finances and personal circumstances mean there is no single correct way to change careers.You are not your job. You have a job.Professional identity can become limiting when we allow a title or career to define our entire sense of self.Childhood and family conditioning can influence our beliefs about work, money, security and success.Steve encourages people to notice limiting thoughts rather than automatically treating them as truth.Career dissatisfaction can spill into relationships and emotional wellbeing.Ask yourself whether you genuinely love or feel aligned with the work you're doing.Coaching, therapy and personal-development work can provide support during periods of transition.Healthy boundaries matter when redefining your professional and personal identity.Career transition isn't necessarily about impulsively quitting. Planning can help create a more sustainable change.Steve's closing message is especially powerful: we can start over at any second of any day. Chapters:00:06 When your career no longer fits who you've become 00:35 Welcome to Mind Over Matter 00:54 Meet Steve Barton 01:08 Do you need everything figured out before changing careers? 01:37 Why career transitions should begin before you quit 02:25 Financial security, family and planning your transition 03:00 You are not your job 03:40 Letting go of limiting beliefs 04:38 Is fear protecting you or keeping you small? 05:01 Steve's perspective on fear and conditioning 06:20 Separating yourself from your thoughts and identity 07:25 Breaking old mental contracts 08:30 Observing limiting thoughts instead of becoming them 09:48 How career dissatisfaction affects relationships 10:13 What fear and anxiety can do to connection 11:09 Steve's Game of Ten philosophy 12:52 How do you know it's time to leave a career? 13:08 “Love it or leave it” and doing the inner work 14:49 Where to connect with Steve Barton 15:15 The Game of Ten process 16:20 You can start over at any moment 17:03 You don't need permission to change 17:34 Change is the one thing you can depend on Connect With Steve Barton: Website: https://www.stevebartoncoaching.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coach-steve-barton/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevebartoncoachingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.barton.338TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@stevebartoncoaching 🎙️ 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. #MindOverMatter #SteveBarton #CareerChange #CareerTransition #CareerCoach #CareerGrowth #CareerClarity #LimitingBeliefs #StartingOver #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #ProfessionalDevelopment #HealthyMindByAvik #Podhub

  5. Oct 4

    Resilience Is a Practice: Willie Blake on Getting Back Up

    What do you do when quitting starts to feel like the easier option? On Mind Over Matter, host Shraddha talks with resilience coach Willie Blake about what actually keeps people moving through uncertainty and setbacks. You will learn why resilience is less about never failing and more about getting back up, and why changing your body first can shift your mindset faster than thinking your way there. About the Guest: Willie Blake is a resilience and mindset coach based in Idaho who helps people break through limiting patterns like procrastination and perfectionism. He is the author of the ebook Break Free, which names twelve common limitations and how to move past them. Key Takeaways: Resilience is doing the right things for a long time, not never struggling.When a goal feels impossible, your brain quietly stops trying to solve it.Changing your physical state, even a short walk, can shift a stuck mental state fast.Failure is a single moment, not a label. One setback does not define your whole story.Keep moving forward in small steps. Momentum matters more than perfection. Connect With Willie Blake: Website: https://coachwillieblake.comInstagram: @williamblake_lightFacebook: WilliamBlake.LightLinkedIn: williamblake-lightYouTube: @DyslexicAchieversHub Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00 (approx)] Welcome to Mind Over Matter: resilience built one choice at a time[02:00 (approx)] What Resilience Really Means: doing the right things for the long haul[05:00 (approx)] Why Our Brains Avoid the Impossible: the lazy brain and the possibility gap[09:30 (approx)] Change Your Body, Change Your Mind: getting into motion before motivation arrives[14:00 (approx)] Redefining Failure: why one bad moment is not your whole story[19:00 (approx)] Losing 40 Pounds and the Words We Use: separating identity from struggle[24:00 (approx)] Keep Getting Back Up: the message Willie leaves with every listener 🎙️ 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 #mindovermatter #resilience #mindsetcoach #perseverance #overcomingfailure #personaldevelopment #mentalstrength #motivationalpodcast #growthmindset #breakfreementality #dyslexiaadvocate #selfimprovement #keepgoing #resiliencecoach

  6. Oct 1

    Overcoming Mental Barriers With Nervous System Care: Gazit Chaya Nkosi

    Ever feel your mind say no before you have even tried? On Mind Over Matter, host Sayan and coach Gazit Chaya Nkosi explore overcoming mental barriers by working with the body, not against it. You will learn how the vagus nerve shapes fear, why calming down alone is not enough, and why struggling in a dysfunctional system is not a personal failing. About the Guest: Gazit Chaya Nkosi is a coach in Massachusetts and founder of The Rooted Co-op. Their work centres on the autonomic nervous system and the vagus nerve. Key Takeaways: Mental barriers are often body-based fear responses, not "just in your head."A fear can be valid even when acting from it is not your best option.Support your nervous system with breath, humming, gentle movement or your senses.Make decisions once you feel settled, not mid-reaction.Reactive in one place? Something there needs to change. Reactive everywhere? Check sleep, food and movement.Thriving in a dysfunctional system is not yours alone to fix. Lean on community. Connect With Gazit Chaya Nkosi: Website: https://www.therootedcoop.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@therootedcoopSubstack: https://substack.com/@gazitchayankosiInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gazitchaya.nkosiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gazitchayankosi Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00] Welcome to Mind Over Matter: the invisible walls we build brick by brick [02:30] More Than "All in Your Head": how the vagus nerve reads safety and threat [06:00] Modern Lions: why today's fears are still valid [08:30] Working With Your Design: breath, humming, movement and the senses [11:30] Calming Down Is Not Enough: noticing what is asking to change [14:30] Capacity or Circumstance: reading where your reactivity shows up [17:00] Not Your Fault Alone: collective care in a dysfunctional system 🎙️ 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 #mindovermatter #mentalbarriers #nervoussystemregulation #vagusnerve #somatichealing #fightorflight #burnout #breathwork #emotionalregulation #collectivecare #selfcompassion #mentalhealthmatters

  7. Sep 30

    Changing Negative Self-Talk and Inner Stories with Geoff Grant

    Do you keep telling yourself "I am just not that kind of person"? On Mind Over Matter, host Sreemedha and coach Geoff Grant explore how negative self-talk shapes our choices and relationships. You will learn where limiting inner stories come from, how to question them, and how to write a new narrative you can sustain. About the Guest: Geoff Grant is a consultant and coach in Massachusetts. He spent 25 years as a caregiver and brings that lived experience to conversations about mindset and self-talk. Key Takeaways: Ask of any inner story: is this true, or a story I am telling myself?Limiting narratives often grow from past experience or the voices around you.Be mindful of what you read, watch and listen to.Journal the story you want, including what you want and do not want.Language can widen or narrow the aperture of your life.Consistency beats commitment. Repeat the new story until it holds. Connect With Geoff Grant Website: https://www.geoffgrantconsulting.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grantgeoff/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoffgrantconsulting/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/geoffgrantconsulting/ Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00] Welcome to Mind Over Matter: when the voice in your head writes the script [01:30] Where Inner Stories Begin: beliefs, values and the reality we create [03:30] Roots of Negative Self-Talk: past experience and the voices around us [06:00] Why Old Stories Persist: changing the narrative even after life changes [08:30] Language in Everyday Life: integrating 25 years of caregiving [11:00] Start With a Journal: writing the story you want to live [14:00] Consistency Beats Commitment: keeping a new mindset sustainable 🎙️ 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 #mindovermatter #negativeselftalk #selftalk #limitingbeliefs #innernarrative #mindsetshift #resilience #journaling #selfawareness #caregiverwellbeing #mentalhealthmatters #personalgrowth #consistency

  8. Sep 26

    Breaking Through Mental Barriers: Fear, Gratitude and Faith with Michael Muccio

    What if the walls holding you back are more like fog than stone? This episode of Mind Over Matter is for anyone stuck in fear, insecurity, or old thinking that outward success hasn't fixed. Author Michael Muccio shares how teachability, deliberate gratitude, and repeating new truths until they replace old ones helped him move past fear, and why he believes connecting to a greater source makes change possible. About the Guest:Michael Muccio is a Sarasota, Florida-based author and former corporate hospitality executive who was mentored by Zig Ziglar. He writes from a Christian perspective, and his latest book is the novel Evil's First Breath. Key Takeaways:Mental barriers grow stronger when we assume we already have the answers. Stay teachable.Practice gratitude on purpose: your next breath, your home, clean water, food.Repetition rewires thinking. Say a new truth until it's your first thought each morning.Fear takes many forms: failure, success, criticism, ill health. Naming it is the start.Real change often comes from connecting to something greater than yourself. Connect With the Guest:Website: https://evilsfirstbreath.com Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Evils-First-Breath-Michael-Muccio/dp/1685730914 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-j-muccio-8a55a219/ Episode Chapters (approx.):[00:00] Walls or Fog? - an opening on the stories our minds tell us [02:00] The Biggest Misconception - how a lack of teachability strengthens barriers [04:00] Knowledge Beyond Yourself - Zig Ziglar and success in seven areas of life [08:00] The Roots of Our Barriers - faulty thinking, gratitude, and joy in the now [11:30] Plugging Into the Source - assertive gratitude and the phone charger analogy [14:30] When Fear Runs the Show - repetition and replacing old thought patterns [19:00] Prayer, Surrender, and the Origin of Evil - Michael's approach and his book 🎙️ 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 #mindovermatter #mentalbarriers #overcomingfear #resilience #gratitude #mindsetshift #positiveaffirmations #faithandresilience #limitingbeliefs #selfgrowth #mentalhealthpodcast #personalgrowth

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Join us on ”Mind Over Matter,” the podcast where mental toughness meets real-life solutions. Explore the intersection of psychology, self-improvement, and personal growth with our expert hosts and inspiring guests. Each episode delivers actionable strategies, cutting-edge research, and transformative stories to help you overcome obstacles, build resilience, and unlock your full potential.

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