Mind Meets Machine

Avik

Mind Meets Machine is a video podcast by Avik where mental health, AI, and business collide in the most human way. Real conversations with founders, therapists, doctors, and creators. Practical tools, clear insights, and zero fluff. Learn to think clearer, work smarter, and live better in a tech-driven world. 

  1. 2월 10일

    Inside The Sober Method: From Root Cause To Lasting Change - Massimo

    What if addiction isn’t a willpower problem but an identity problem? We sit down with Massimo—addiction recovery advocate, author of Flavors of Confidence, and creator of the Sober Method—to unpack why abstinence alone so often collapses and how confidence, structure, and self‑inquiry build a sober life that lasts. Instead of treating the brain like a black box, Massimo shows how to work with it like a system you can observe, adjust, and validate through real‑world feedback. We dive into the root causes that quietly shape addictive patterns, often early wounds that seed shame and avoidance. Massimo explains how the S.O.B.E.R. loop transforms recovery into an iterative practice: observe, analyze behavior, execute small experiments, and restore by making amends with clear boundaries. We explore why confidence—not bravado, but an inner steadiness—reduces the “need” for chemical courage, and how journaling creates measurement you can trust when memory and shame distort the story. You’ll hear how relapse often begins mentally and emotionally on our devices, where comparison drains self‑trust and attention splinters, and what it takes to set structural boundaries that protect focus and rebuild self‑belief. Massimo also shares a powerful moment of choosing sobriety through profound grief, turning loss into legacy by taking the Sober Method from a personal practice to a public framework. Along the way, we map practical tactics: naming the core fear (like abandonment), replacing avoidance with deliberate action, and designing relationships that fit the life you’re building. If you’ve ever wondered why removing the substance wasn’t enough—or how to move from white‑knuckling to genuine change—this conversation offers a clear path forward grounded in identity, measurement, and daily structure. Listen now, share this episode with someone who needs it, and subscribe for more deep dives on human change. If it helped, leave a review and tell us: what one behavior will you re‑engineer this week? Ask Me Anything Create Faceless VideosCreate faceless video reels for your Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok etc on automation. Check this out.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want a custom episode pick? Message “START” + your focus (mental health, AI, business, burnout, mindset). Support the show: Subscribe, share, and leave a quick review. Connect: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 podcast@podhub.club | 🌐 https://www.podhub.club 📍 India & USA Open to collaborations, guests, and partnerships. Explore more • Listen to our 20+ podcast shows: LISTEN • Be a guest on our shows: BEAGUEST • Video testimonial: TESTIMONIAL Disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace professional advice. Views expressed are the guest’s own 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, or brand mentioned. Third-party media remains the property of its respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

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  2. 2월 10일

    Rebuilding Manhood: From Collapse To Clarity with Ralph Brewer

    What if the life you built looks bulletproof on paper but feels brittle inside? We sit down with author and founder Ralph Brewer to talk about starting over without shortcuts—why so many men repeat the same painful patterns after divorce, burnout, or a lost job title, and how to rebuild with honesty, structure, and a real community behind you. Ralph shares a raw look at identity shock when roles disappear overnight and explains why chasing more money or rushing into a new relationship usually backfires. We dig into the childhood roots of low self-worth, the performance trap that keeps high achievers sprinting for approval, and the way silence exposes the very fears hustle tries to bury. From there, we map a saner path: handle the logistics first—legal rights, custody, assets, debts—then take a dating timeout to focus on mental health, daily structure, and clear values that filter future partners and work. You’ll hear practical, step-by-step advice for reclaiming agency without overwhelming yourself, plus a candid breakdown of why progress is messy and setbacks are normal. Most importantly, we explore the power of a brotherhood: mentors and peers who offer perspective at crossroads, accountability after slips, and proof that you’re not the only one navigating this terrain. If you’re a founder, executive, or dad who’s lost your edge, this conversation offers grounded tools to stop outsourcing worth and start building a life that can hold both strength and peace. If the themes here resonate, subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find the show. Ask Me Anything Create Faceless VideosCreate faceless video reels for your Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok etc on automation. Check this out.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want a custom episode pick? Message “START” + your focus (mental health, AI, business, burnout, mindset). Support the show: Subscribe, share, and leave a quick review. Connect: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 podcast@podhub.club | 🌐 https://www.podhub.club 📍 India & USA Open to collaborations, guests, and partnerships. Explore more • Listen to our 20+ podcast shows: LISTEN • Be a guest on our shows: BEAGUEST • Video testimonial: TESTIMONIAL Disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace professional advice. Views expressed are the guest’s own 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, or brand mentioned. Third-party media remains the property of its respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

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  3. 2월 5일

    What If Strength After 50 Means Slowing Down To Get Ahead With Dr. Hema Murty

    What if pain after 50 isn’t inevitable, but a message you can decode and resolve? We sit down with Dr. Hema Mutwing—an aerospace engineer turned mental fitness coach—to reframe pain as information and strength as a calm, systems-driven practice. Instead of chasing louder workouts and shinier wearables, we look at how engineering logic, habit design, and nervous system care rebuild a capable body that feels good to live in. We unpack why blanket advice and cookie-cutter training plans fail women over 50, and how to replace them with an individual systems check: identify the true bottlenecks, wake up sleepy muscles, and restore patterns that support hips, knees, breath, and balance. We also examine the stories that quietly harden the body, especially the myth that pain is “just aging.” When meaning leads the plan—play with grandkids, lead with energy, show up for your community—consistency becomes natural and sustainable. You’ll hear a counterintuitive take on New Year momentum: skip the January grind, slow the nervous system, and audit what actually works. We share a simple morning practice—three gratitudes and three actions—that sets the tone for the day, plus why writing by hand locks learning and intention in ways screens can’t. Expect practical, humane guidance: use tech to find time, but let values set the schedule; choose micro-strength and walking over punishing sessions; respect pain signals; and remember that “no pain, no gain” is a performance slogan, not a health principle. Ready to trade overwhelm for a plan that fits your life? Press play, try the morning writing ritual, and redesign your habits for strength, calm, and joy. If you find value here, subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show. Ask Me Anything Create Faceless VideosCreate faceless video reels for your Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok etc on automation. Check this out.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want a custom episode pick? Message “START” + your focus (mental health, AI, business, burnout, mindset). Support the show: Subscribe, share, and leave a quick review. Connect: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 podcast@podhub.club | 🌐 https://www.podhub.club 📍 India & USA Open to collaborations, guests, and partnerships. Explore more • Listen to our 20+ podcast shows: LISTEN • Be a guest on our shows: BEAGUEST • Video testimonial: TESTIMONIAL Disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace professional advice. Views expressed are the guest’s own 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, or brand mentioned. Third-party media remains the property of its respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

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  4. 2월 5일

    Unlocking The Ancient Language Hidden In Playing Cards With Alexander & Viki

    What if the most ordinary object on your coffee table hides a language that can change how you make choices? We sit down with Alexander and Vicky, creators of Source Cards, to explore the surprising wisdom encoded in a deck of 52 playing cards—and how those symbols map to time, energy, and the patterns that shape your life. No mystic fog, no fortune telling, just a clear framework that helps you align decisions with your design. Alexander shares the story of discovering his Nine of Hearts during a breakup and how it reframed lifelong themes of release and emotional honesty. From there we unpack the sacred geometry woven into the pips—ladders, pivots, and pathways that mirror the tree and flower of life. Instead of predicting fate, the cards act like a weather report for your inner world: daily energies you can use to write, rest, pivot, or speak with better timing and less friction. We dig into free will, why people repeat the same struggle despite doing “everything right,” and how knowing your birth and personality cards offers validation and focus. Vicky explains high and low expressions, shares her Seven of Diamonds self-care strategy, and shows how small, intentional shifts add up. A client case study brings it home: clarity, decisive action, and a breakthrough year that spilled over into health and love. The game stays challenging, but you stop playing blind. Curious which card you’re playing? Look up your birth card at thesourcecards.com, try the daily card practice, and experiment with one aligned action this week. If this conversation sparked something, follow, share with a friend who loves patterns and purpose, and leave a review to help more curious minds find the show. Ask Me Anything Create Faceless VideosCreate faceless video reels for your Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok etc on automation. Check this out.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want a custom episode pick? Message “START” + your focus (mental health, AI, business, burnout, mindset). Support the show: Subscribe, share, and leave a quick review. Connect: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 podcast@podhub.club | 🌐 https://www.podhub.club 📍 India & USA Open to collaborations, guests, and partnerships. Explore more • Listen to our 20+ podcast shows: LISTEN • Be a guest on our shows: BEAGUEST • Video testimonial: TESTIMONIAL Disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace professional advice. Views expressed are the guest’s own 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, or brand mentioned. Third-party media remains the property of its respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

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  5. 1월 26일

    Upgrade Your Life Without Upgrading Your Job Title

    Success can look airtight from the outside while everything inside strains under quiet pressure. We sit down with author and mentor Ralph Brewer to unpack why so many men hit a wall after divorce, burnout, or a lost title—and why more hustle or a quick rebound relationship rarely fixes what hurts. Ralph shares a precise, human roadmap for starting over that begins with honest inventory, legal and financial clarity, and a year of space from dating so patterns can’t repeat on autopilot. We explore how childhood messages about worth and approval grow into adult habits—overwork, people-pleasing, and title addiction—that break under stress. Ralph explains why identity and values must come before performance, and how that shift changes everything from who you date to which jobs you accept. He offers practical tools for managing setbacks, reframing relapse as feedback, and building a personal “board of directors” so you don’t try to white-knuckle recovery alone. If you’ve ever wondered who you are without the role, paycheck, or relationship, this conversation gives you a clear starting point and a path you can trust. Hear how to remove chaos before chasing growth, how to select partners from alignment not fear, and how community accelerates healing. For resources, Ralph’s new book Rebuild: The Complete Guide to Starting Over as a Man and his Brotherhood community at helpformen.com provide step-by-step guidance and real-time support. If this resonated, follow the show, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review telling us the one step you’ll take this week. Ask Me Anything Create Faceless VideosCreate faceless video reels for your Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok etc on automation. Check this out.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want a custom episode pick? Message “START” + your focus (mental health, AI, business, burnout, mindset). Support the show: Subscribe, share, and leave a quick review. Connect: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 podcast@podhub.club | 🌐 https://www.podhub.club 📍 India & USA Open to collaborations, guests, and partnerships. Explore more • Listen to our 20+ podcast shows: LISTEN • Be a guest on our shows: BEAGUEST • Video testimonial: TESTIMONIAL Disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace professional advice. Views expressed are the guest’s own 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, or brand mentioned. Third-party media remains the property of its respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

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  6. 1월 23일

    From Victimhood To Leadership: Why Cheap Choices Drain Your Future with Caleb Matthews

    The cheapest choice is often the most expensive one. We dive into the quiet crossroads where comfort keeps you safe today but slowly spends your future, and we contrast it with the gritty, generous work of leadership that returns clarity, meaning, and durable impact. With leadership coach and speaker Caleb Matthews, we explore how to align spirit, soul, and body so your decisions stop drifting with culture and start compounding toward purpose. We unpack why victimhood feels “free” at the start, how self talk builds neural ruts that trap potential, and the subtle language tells that reveal when you’ve outsourced your life to mentors, trends, or the crowd. Caleb introduces the DNA of design framework and the “great separation” needed to build authority: fewer distractions, less ego comfort, more protocol time. Instead of chasing control, we talk posture—like a ship with its sails up—so you can partner with uncertainty and catch the winds of momentum when they come. Expect vivid metaphors and practical tools: multiple perspective advantage to spot root causes, a future-self exercise to recalibrate your daily inch forward, and a reframe of suffering as training that turns obstacles into an arsenal. The long-term ROI of leadership isn’t just external success; it’s deep internal peace and earned authority. If you’ve felt stuck between being “good” and being fully alive in your design, this conversation will help you choose deliberately and act today. If the message resonates, subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Then take the next step: try Caleb’s free DNA of design quiz and tell us what you’re changing this week. Ask Me Anything Create Faceless VideosCreate faceless video reels for your Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok etc on automation. Check this out.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want a custom episode pick? Message “START” + your focus (mental health, AI, business, burnout, mindset). Support the show: Subscribe, share, and leave a quick review. Connect: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 podcast@podhub.club | 🌐 https://www.podhub.club 📍 India & USA Open to collaborations, guests, and partnerships. Explore more • Listen to our 20+ podcast shows: LISTEN • Be a guest on our shows: BEAGUEST • Video testimonial: TESTIMONIAL Disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace professional advice. Views expressed are the guest’s own 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, or brand mentioned. Third-party media remains the property of its respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

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  7. 1월 23일

    How Stressed Visionaries Can Scale Impact Without Sacrificing Well-Being - Dr.Jacqueline Campbell

    Pressure is everywhere for high performers, but the most dangerous strain is the kind we stop noticing. We sat down with Dr. Jacqueline Campbell, a conscious leadership strategist and author, to unpack how visionary leaders can scale their ambition without sacrificing their nervous systems, relationships, or sanity. The result is a grounded roadmap for trading adrenaline for alignment and growing impact with less chaos. We begin by challenging the myth that stress is the price of ambition. Dr. Campbell explains why money—too little or even too much—often masks deeper patterns rooted in early programming. Those filters quietly shape decisions, from turning down opportunities to driving teams at an unsustainable pace. She lays out practical signals of dysregulation leaders miss: compulsive scrolling, restless bodies, impulsive choices, poor sleep, and avoidance of hard conversations. Instead of stacking hacks, she offers one decisive starting point: work the past so the present stops contorting around old pain. As those roots clear, priorities sort themselves, and what truly matters feels obvious. From there, we explore what changes when the system stabilizes. Leaders shift from head-heavy control to heart-led clarity, where creativity expands, timing improves, and the right partnerships show up. Teams mirror the leader’s state; when the leader’s nervous system is balanced, pace becomes sustainable and judgment gets sharper. Dr. Campbell shares how regulation transforms identity and accelerates outcomes through alignment, not strain. We close with a simple question for listeners: If your nervous system felt safe and supported, how would your vision evolve? Consider this your permission to build safety as a core leadership skill. If the ideas resonate, share this episode with a fellow builder who’s carrying too much weight alone. Subscribe, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: what’s one signal you’re ready to change this week? Ask Me Anything Create Faceless VideosCreate faceless video reels for your Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok etc on automation. Check this out.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want a custom episode pick? Message “START” + your focus (mental health, AI, business, burnout, mindset). Support the show: Subscribe, share, and leave a quick review. Connect: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 podcast@podhub.club | 🌐 https://www.podhub.club 📍 India & USA Open to collaborations, guests, and partnerships. Explore more • Listen to our 20+ podcast shows: LISTEN • Be a guest on our shows: BEAGUEST • Video testimonial: TESTIMONIAL Disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace professional advice. Views expressed are the guest’s own 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, or brand mentioned. Third-party media remains the property of its respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

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  8. 1월 16일

    Past Lives, Present Lessons: Healing Old Patterns With Donna Hartley

    What if the pattern you can’t shake didn’t start here? We sit down with international speaker and past life reader Donna Hartley to explore how soul agreements, generational karma, and deep intuition can turn repeating struggles into a roadmap for growth. Donna shares gripping milestones—a DC-10 plane crash, near-death experiences, and major health battles—that became catalysts for her life’s assignment: speak, write, and help people help themselves. Together we unpack how lessons are chosen before birth, why free will can delay or accelerate growth, and where the body hides unprocessed memory. You’ll hear vivid case studies: a lingering knee injury that only healed after addressing a Roman-era imprint, and a career pivot discovered by noticing a weekend habit that felt like home. We walk through a clear, repeatable method—ask for the highest good, meditate for clarity, trust the gut nudge, act quickly—that makes inner work tangible. We also talk about celebrating small wins, decoding dreams, and using forgiveness to release old contracts without spiritual bypass. If you’re navigating low self-worth, recurring relationship friction, or unexplained fears, this conversation offers tools to identify the root and move forward with purpose. Donna also shares how to explore past lives through regression, intuitive reading, or self-cultivated insight, and why your gifts may already be hiding in plain sight. Come for the stories, stay for the framework, and leave with a grounded way to honor both ancient memory and modern life. If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review telling us what pattern you’re ready to rewrite. Your insight might spark someone else’s turning point. Ask Me Anything Create Faceless VideosCreate faceless video reels for your Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok etc on automation. Check this out.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want a custom episode pick? Message “START” + your focus (mental health, AI, business, burnout, mindset). Support the show: Subscribe, share, and leave a quick review. Connect: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 podcast@podhub.club | 🌐 https://www.podhub.club 📍 India & USA Open to collaborations, guests, and partnerships. Explore more • Listen to our 20+ podcast shows: LISTEN • Be a guest on our shows: BEAGUEST • Video testimonial: TESTIMONIAL Disclaimer This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace professional advice. Views expressed are the guest’s own 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, or brand mentioned. Third-party media remains the property of its respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

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Mind Meets Machine is a video podcast by Avik where mental health, AI, and business collide in the most human way. Real conversations with founders, therapists, doctors, and creators. Practical tools, clear insights, and zero fluff. Learn to think clearer, work smarter, and live better in a tech-driven world.