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BizBlendSmarter Marketing in a Noisy World – With Michael DiMaria of Madman MarketingIn this episode of BizBlend, host Sana is joined by Michael DiMaria, founder of Madman Marketing, for a no-nonsense conversation about what actually works in marketing today. Forget demographics—Michael dives into search intent, AI-led SEO, ID-free ad targeting, and why sustainable marketing systems are non-negotiable. You’ll hear how startups and established brands alike can make better decisions, measure what matters, and stop wasting budget on outdated metrics. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by data or underwhelmed by results, this one’s for you.
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Michael DiMaria is the founder of Madman Marketin...2025-06-0627 minBizBlendScaling Trust in Tech: The Human Factor with Andrew Bolton, CEO of Tech RescueIn this compelling episode of BizBlend Podcast, Andrew Bolton, CEO of Tech Rescue and former Wall Street strategist, shares powerful insights on why human-led tech support is crucial in a technology-driven world. Andrew highlights how trust has eroded through automation, emphasizing the importance of genuine human interaction to rebuild customer loyalty and satisfaction. He also discusses real-world strategies for protecting families from digital scams and explains why businesses that prioritize empathy and customer experience will thrive in today's market.
About the Guest: Andrew Bolton is a Harvard-trained financial strategist who left Wall Street and AI startups to...2025-05-0142 minBizBlendUnlocking Inclusive Wealth: Practical Strategies for Entrepreneurs with Elaine RasmussenIn this empowering episode of BizBlend, Elaine Rasmussen, a visionary advocate for inclusive entrepreneurship, shares her journey from Wall Street analyst to leading champion for economic justice. Elaine sheds light on how underestimated entrepreneurs can strategically access capital, overcome systemic barriers, and create lasting impact in their communities. Discover insightful strategies for entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders to build wealth inclusively and sustainably.
About the Guest: Elaine Rasmussen is the founder and CEO of Social Impact Now and ConnectUP! Institute. A former Wall Street analyst turned social entrepreneur, Elaine has successfully guided over 400 underestimated entrepreneurs toward sustainable...2025-05-0131 minBizBlendThe Hidden Cost of Employee Turnover with Francie JainIn this powerful episode of BizBlend Podcast, host Sana sits down with Francie Jain, Founder and CEO of Terawatt, to explore the hidden financial and cultural costs of employee turnover. Francie breaks down why turnover is a silent revenue leak, how leaders can quantify it accurately, and what real solutions look like. They also dive into the growing role of AI in coaching, why human connection remains irreplaceable, and how thoughtful leadership can radically transform retention rates. If you're a CEO, business leader, or HR professional, this conversation offers critical insights you can't afford to miss.
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BizBlendHow Fitness Shapes Business Success with Benjamin NevaresIn this inspiring episode, Benjamin Nevares, former Team USA powerlifting competitor and founder of four successful businesses, joins host Sana to discuss how fitness and a disciplined mindset directly translate into entrepreneurial success. Benjamin shares personal stories about overcoming addiction, the transformative power of education, and how resilience learned in the gym prepared him to navigate the challenges of building multiple companies.
About the Guest:Benjamin Nevares is a former elite powerlifter for Team USA, a published exercise science researcher, and a passionate entrepreneur. He is the owner of IE Health, host of the "Ben Thinking" podcast...2025-04-1725 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeStick Figures & Soul Work: Dennis 'DJ' Quinn on Mentorship, Mental Illness & the Power of Showing Up | Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeIn this moving episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dennis 'DJ' Quinn, a retired flight attendant, realtor, and three-time Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer. DJ opens up about his profound 13-year mentorship with Mike—a young boy with disabilities who later developed a serious mental illness. Their bond, chronicled in DJ’s memoir Stick Figures: A Big Brother Remembers, goes beyond the surface of volunteerism into the heart of what it means to truly show up for someone in need.
This episode explores grief, growth, mental health, and the emotional rewards of p...2025-04-0722 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeEntrepreneurship as a Path to Impact with Brian Elam: Passion, Mindset & Systems for SuccessIn this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty dives deep with Brian Elam—longtime entrepreneur and host of Get Your Entrepreneurship Together (GYET)—to unpack the emotional and strategic challenges entrepreneurs face in their first five years. From overcoming scarcity thinking to building systems that create freedom, Brian shares powerful, actionable insights rooted in lived experience. If you're in the trenches of early entrepreneurship or gearing up to launch, this episode delivers the mental clarity and motivation you need to keep going.
About the Guest:Brian Elam has been navigating the e...2025-03-2926 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeEntrepreneurship as a Path to Impact with Brian Elam: Passion, Mindset & Systems for SuccessIn this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty dives deep with Brian Elam—longtime entrepreneur and host of Get Your Entrepreneurship Together (GYET)—to unpack the emotional and strategic challenges entrepreneurs face in their first five years. From overcoming scarcity thinking to building systems that create freedom, Brian shares powerful, actionable insights rooted in lived experience. If you're in the trenches of early entrepreneurship or gearing up to launch, this episode delivers the mental clarity and motivation you need to keep going.
About the Guest:Brian Elam has been navigating the e...2025-03-2926 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeFrom Landfill to Legacy: Andy Keller on How a Plastic Bag Sparked a Global Eco-MovementIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by environmental changemaker Andy Keller, the founder and CEO of ChicoBag. Together, they explore the powerful connection between our personal well-being and the health of the planet. Andy shares the transformative story of how a trip to the landfill opened his eyes to plastic pollution and ignited a mission to reduce single-use waste. From designing the first ChicoBag to taking on the plastic industry in court, Andy reveals the grit, courage, and vision behind his movement. Discover how environmental awareness improves mental health, why nature is...2025-03-2723 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeFrom Landfill to Legacy: Andy Keller on How a Plastic Bag Sparked a Global Eco-MovementIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by environmental changemaker Andy Keller, the founder and CEO of ChicoBag. Together, they explore the powerful connection between our personal well-being and the health of the planet. Andy shares the transformative story of how a trip to the landfill opened his eyes to plastic pollution and ignited a mission to reduce single-use waste. From designing the first ChicoBag to taking on the plastic industry in court, Andy reveals the grit, courage, and vision behind his movement. Discover how environmental awareness improves mental health, why nature is...2025-03-2723 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Healing with EFT Tapping – Featuring Amy VinczeIn this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Amy Vincze, a seasoned expert in health and wellness, to explore the transformative power of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping. Amy shares her incredible journey of healing from anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and trauma—using tapping as a life-changing tool. Learn how this simple yet science-backed method can help you release emotional and physical pain, overcome limiting beliefs, and create lasting transformation.
About the Guest – Amy Vincze
Amy Vincze has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellnes...2025-03-2230 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Healing with EFT Tapping – Featuring Amy VinczeIn this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Amy Vincze, a seasoned expert in health and wellness, to explore the transformative power of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping. Amy shares her incredible journey of healing from anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and trauma—using tapping as a life-changing tool. Learn how this simple yet science-backed method can help you release emotional and physical pain, overcome limiting beliefs, and create lasting transformation.
About the Guest – Amy Vincze
Amy Vincze has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellnes...2025-03-2230 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeHarnessing Courage: Navigating Change with Grit & Gratitude – Laura BrattonChange is inevitable, but navigating it with resilience and courage is a skill. In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Laura Bratton, an author, speaker, and founder of Ubi Global. Diagnosed with an eye disease at nine, Laura faced the life-altering challenge of going blind as a teenager. Instead of letting adversity define her, she embraced grit and gratitude to move forward.
Laura shares her transformative journey, practical strategies for cultivating a healthy mindset, and the importance of shifting our response to fear. If you’re struggling with change—whet...2025-03-2025 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeHarnessing Courage: Navigating Change with Grit & Gratitude – Laura BrattonChange is inevitable, but navigating it with resilience and courage is a skill. In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Laura Bratton, an author, speaker, and founder of Ubi Global. Diagnosed with an eye disease at nine, Laura faced the life-altering challenge of going blind as a teenager. Instead of letting adversity define her, she embraced grit and gratitude to move forward.
Laura shares her transformative journey, practical strategies for cultivating a healthy mindset, and the importance of shifting our response to fear. If you’re struggling with change—whet...2025-03-2025 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeDopamine Hacks for Motivation, Focus & Mental Resilience with Andy WestIn this mind-blowing episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Andy West, motivational speaker and author of Dopamine Mountain and Anhedonia Wastelands. Andy shares powerful, science-backed dopamine hacks to boost motivation, mental resilience, and peak performance.
From overcoming long Covid, chronic fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction to training her brain for sustained focus and success, Andy reveals how small dopamine shifts can transform your energy, mindset, and productivity.
Discover how simple habits like morning movement, dopamine detoxing, and strategic rewards can help you rewire your brain, break free from burnout, and...2025-03-2023 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeDopamine Hacks for Motivation, Focus & Mental Resilience with Andy WestIn this mind-blowing episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Andy West, motivational speaker and author of Dopamine Mountain and Anhedonia Wastelands. Andy shares powerful, science-backed dopamine hacks to boost motivation, mental resilience, and peak performance.
From overcoming long Covid, chronic fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction to training her brain for sustained focus and success, Andy reveals how small dopamine shifts can transform your energy, mindset, and productivity.
Discover how simple habits like morning movement, dopamine detoxing, and strategic rewards can help you rewire your brain, break free from burnout, and...2025-03-2023 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeThe Art of Reinvention: Embracing Creativity, Freedom & Joy with Aisha MakaraIn this episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes the extraordinary Aisha Makara, an artist, entrepreneur, author, and global traveler who has redefined what it means to live freely and fearlessly. From growing up as an orphan to traveling over 60 countries, launching businesses, and even sending her art to outer space with SpaceX, Aisha’s story is a testament to resilience, creativity, and limitless possibilities.
We dive into the power of reinvention, how to overcome self-doubt, and why joyful living is a conscious choice. Aisha shares lessons from her nomadic lifestyle, her involvement with Burning Man, an...2025-03-1933 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeThe Art of Reinvention: Embracing Creativity, Freedom & Joy with Aisha MakaraIn this episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes the extraordinary Aisha Makara, an artist, entrepreneur, author, and global traveler who has redefined what it means to live freely and fearlessly. From growing up as an orphan to traveling over 60 countries, launching businesses, and even sending her art to outer space with SpaceX, Aisha’s story is a testament to resilience, creativity, and limitless possibilities.
We dive into the power of reinvention, how to overcome self-doubt, and why joyful living is a conscious choice. Aisha shares lessons from her nomadic lifestyle, her involvement with Burning Man, an...2025-03-1933 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeMastering Communication for Business & Life with Kelly LeightnerIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Kelly Leightner, an expert in personality intelligence and communication strategies. They explore the BANK methodology, a powerful system that helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals improve communication based on personal values. Kelly breaks down how understanding personality types can increase sales, build stronger teams, and improve relationships—both in business and personal life.
Ever lost a sale, a client, or even a relationship because you just weren’t on the same page? Kelly reveals how we can adapt our communication to truly conn...2025-03-1928 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeMastering Communication for Business & Life with Kelly LeightnerIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Kelly Leightner, an expert in personality intelligence and communication strategies. They explore the BANK methodology, a powerful system that helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals improve communication based on personal values. Kelly breaks down how understanding personality types can increase sales, build stronger teams, and improve relationships—both in business and personal life.
Ever lost a sale, a client, or even a relationship because you just weren’t on the same page? Kelly reveals how we can adapt our communication to truly conn...2025-03-1928 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeBreaking Free from Hustle Culture: How to Build a Thriving Business Without Burnout with Emily McDonaldIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Emily McDonald, a powerhouse business strategist and mentor for female entrepreneurs. Emily shares her eye-opening journey from building a successful business to experiencing severe burnout—and how she found a better way.
Together, they discuss the dangers of hustle culture, the signs of impending burnout, and why working smarter, not harder, is the future of entrepreneurship. Emily shares practical strategies on setting healthy boundaries, redefining success beyond productivity, and building a business that supports your life—not the other way around.
2025-03-1923 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeBreaking Free from Hustle Culture: How to Build a Thriving Business Without Burnout with Emily McDonaldIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Emily McDonald, a powerhouse business strategist and mentor for female entrepreneurs. Emily shares her eye-opening journey from building a successful business to experiencing severe burnout—and how she found a better way.
Together, they discuss the dangers of hustle culture, the signs of impending burnout, and why working smarter, not harder, is the future of entrepreneurship. Emily shares practical strategies on setting healthy boundaries, redefining success beyond productivity, and building a business that supports your life—not the other way around.
2025-03-1923 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifePatents Demystified: Protecting Innovation with Austin BondererIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Austin Bonderer, an experienced patent attorney with over 690+ issued U.S. patents to his name. From working as a U.S. Patent Examiner to helping Fortune 100 companies and solo inventors, Austin shares invaluable insights on the patent process, global intellectual property laws, and how to protect your innovative ideas.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or an independent inventor, this episode will break down common myths, legal strategies, and the must-know steps to secure a patent. Austin also sheds light on the...2025-03-1923 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifePatents Demystified: Protecting Innovation with Austin BondererIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Austin Bonderer, an experienced patent attorney with over 690+ issued U.S. patents to his name. From working as a U.S. Patent Examiner to helping Fortune 100 companies and solo inventors, Austin shares invaluable insights on the patent process, global intellectual property laws, and how to protect your innovative ideas.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, small business owner, or an independent inventor, this episode will break down common myths, legal strategies, and the must-know steps to secure a patent. Austin also sheds light on the...2025-03-1923 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeBaba Sam Shelley, Founder of Beyond Head Trash & Inner Healer SchoolIn this episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Baba Sam Shelley, a true testament to the power of inner healing. After spending 38 years battling multiple chronic illnesses—Multiple Sclerosis, bipolar disorder, arthritis, and migraines—Baba was told his conditions were incurable. But instead of accepting this fate, he defied medical expectations through meditation and inner peace, achieving a miraculous recovery. Today, he dedicates his life to teaching others how to rise above their diagnoses and reclaim their health.
Baba shares his journey, the mental blocks that keep people from healing, and how anyone can...2025-03-1925 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeBaba Sam Shelley, Founder of Beyond Head Trash & Inner Healer SchoolIn this episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Baba Sam Shelley, a true testament to the power of inner healing. After spending 38 years battling multiple chronic illnesses—Multiple Sclerosis, bipolar disorder, arthritis, and migraines—Baba was told his conditions were incurable. But instead of accepting this fate, he defied medical expectations through meditation and inner peace, achieving a miraculous recovery. Today, he dedicates his life to teaching others how to rise above their diagnoses and reclaim their health.
Baba shares his journey, the mental blocks that keep people from healing, and how anyone can...2025-03-1925 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeA Diagnosis is Not Your Destiny with Baba SamIn this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Baba Sam, a true testament to the idea that a diagnosis does not define your destiny.
After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, bipolar disorder, arthritis, and chronic migraines, Baba was told his conditions were incurable. But instead of accepting this fate, he embarked on a radical inner healing journey—not through medication, but by embracing inner peace, presence, and self-trust. Today, he is completely free of disease, off all medications, and living a limitless life.
Baba now dedicates his life to helping ot...2025-03-1822 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeA Diagnosis is Not Your Destiny with Baba SamIn this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Baba Sam, a true testament to the idea that a diagnosis does not define your destiny.
After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, bipolar disorder, arthritis, and chronic migraines, Baba was told his conditions were incurable. But instead of accepting this fate, he embarked on a radical inner healing journey—not through medication, but by embracing inner peace, presence, and self-trust. Today, he is completely free of disease, off all medications, and living a limitless life.
Baba now dedicates his life to helping ot...2025-03-1822 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeMastering Influence: How to Lead with Authenticity with Andrew PolesIn this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with executive coach Andrew Poles to explore the real meaning of influence. Beyond persuasion or charisma, true influence is about empowering others and driving meaningful change. Andrew, who has worked with leaders from NASA, Dell, Netflix, and Epic Games, shares actionable insights on mastering influence in leadership, business, and everyday life. Discover how neuroscience, psychology, and strategic communication can help you build trust, gain buy-in, and lead with confidence—without falling into manipulation.
About the Guest: Andrew Poles is a renowned executive coach wi...2025-03-1624 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeDr. Hema Murty, PhD – Advanced Yoga Instructor, Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, & Expert in East Indian PhilosophyIn this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Hema Murty to discuss pain solutions for women over 50. Many women are told that pain is an inevitable part of aging—but is that really true? Dr. Murty shares her holistic approach to pain management, emphasizing the mind-body connection, stress management, and self-care.
She breaks down how pain isn’t just physical—it’s a combination of movement, mindset, and emotional well-being. Through her 20+ years of experience, she has helped women reclaim their mobility, reduce stress, and take charge of their health...2025-03-1625 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeDr. Hema Murty, PhD – Advanced Yoga Instructor, Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, & Expert in East Indian PhilosophyIn this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Hema Murty to discuss pain solutions for women over 50. Many women are told that pain is an inevitable part of aging—but is that really true? Dr. Murty shares her holistic approach to pain management, emphasizing the mind-body connection, stress management, and self-care.
She breaks down how pain isn’t just physical—it’s a combination of movement, mindset, and emotional well-being. Through her 20+ years of experience, she has helped women reclaim their mobility, reduce stress, and take charge of their health...2025-03-1625 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeMastering Influence: How to Lead with Authenticity with Andrew PolesIn this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with executive coach Andrew Poles to explore the real meaning of influence. Beyond persuasion or charisma, true influence is about empowering others and driving meaningful change. Andrew, who has worked with leaders from NASA, Dell, Netflix, and Epic Games, shares actionable insights on mastering influence in leadership, business, and everyday life. Discover how neuroscience, psychology, and strategic communication can help you build trust, gain buy-in, and lead with confidence—without falling into manipulation.
About the Guest: Andrew Poles is a renowned executive coach wi...2025-03-1624 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeNavigating Solopreneurship: Overcoming Loneliness & Building a Sustainable Business with Sarah AshleyIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Sarah Ashley, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and founder of Portal Copy Co., a copywriting agency that helps brands tell their stories. Sarah shares her journey of solopreneurship, the challenges of working alone in the digital space, and the power of building a personal brand. She also discusses the importance of community, staying ahead of trends while remaining authentic, and how taking imperfect action is the key to success. Whether you're an aspiring solopreneur or already running an online business, this episode is packed with insights and...2025-03-1521 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeNavigating Solopreneurship: Overcoming Loneliness & Building a Sustainable Business with Sarah AshleyIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Sarah Ashley, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and founder of Portal Copy Co., a copywriting agency that helps brands tell their stories. Sarah shares her journey of solopreneurship, the challenges of working alone in the digital space, and the power of building a personal brand. She also discusses the importance of community, staying ahead of trends while remaining authentic, and how taking imperfect action is the key to success. Whether you're an aspiring solopreneur or already running an online business, this episode is packed with insights and...2025-03-1521 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Healing with EFT Tapping – Featuring Amy VinczeIn this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Amy Vincze, a seasoned expert in health and wellness, to explore the transformative power of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping. Amy shares her incredible journey of healing from anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and trauma—using tapping as a life-changing tool. Learn how this simple yet science-backed method can help you release emotional and physical pain, overcome limiting beliefs, and create lasting transformation.
About the Guest – Amy Vincze
Amy Vincze has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellnes...2025-03-1518 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Healing with EFT Tapping – Featuring Amy VinczeIn this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Amy Vincze, a seasoned expert in health and wellness, to explore the transformative power of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping. Amy shares her incredible journey of healing from anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and trauma—using tapping as a life-changing tool. Learn how this simple yet science-backed method can help you release emotional and physical pain, overcome limiting beliefs, and create lasting transformation.
About the Guest – Amy Vincze
Amy Vincze has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellnes...2025-03-1518 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeThe Hidden Mental Health Struggles of Immigrants with Richard HsungIn this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Richard Hsung to explore the hidden mental health struggles of immigrants. Richard shares the extraordinary journey of his mother, Dr. Jean Tran Walk Perkins, a Chinese immigrant who endured war, displacement, and bureaucratic challenges while building a career as an ophthalmologist in the U.S.
Through Spring Flower, a meticulously crafted three-volume memoir, Richard honors his mother’s resilience and reveals how trauma is passed through generations. He discusses the emotional toll of writing the book, his personal struggles with identity as a fi...2025-03-1421 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeThe Hidden Mental Health Struggles of Immigrants with Richard HsungIn this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Richard Hsung to explore the hidden mental health struggles of immigrants. Richard shares the extraordinary journey of his mother, Dr. Jean Tran Walk Perkins, a Chinese immigrant who endured war, displacement, and bureaucratic challenges while building a career as an ophthalmologist in the U.S.
Through Spring Flower, a meticulously crafted three-volume memoir, Richard honors his mother’s resilience and reveals how trauma is passed through generations. He discusses the emotional toll of writing the book, his personal struggles with identity as a fi...2025-03-1421 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeBalancing a Healthy Mind and Startup Life with Jason VegoEntrepreneurship is a thrilling but demanding journey—how do you stay mentally and physically healthy while building a company? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Jason Vego, CEO and co-founder of BEVZ, a software platform for convenience stores that has expanded to over 1,000 locations across the U.S. and raised over $5 million in venture capital.
Jason shares his honest experiences of managing mental well-being while leading a high-growth startup. From navigating personal challenges like divorce to recognizing signs of burnout, he offers practical strategies for maintaining balance through diet, ex...2025-03-1422 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeBalancing a Healthy Mind and Startup Life with Jason VegoEntrepreneurship is a thrilling but demanding journey—how do you stay mentally and physically healthy while building a company? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Jason Vego, CEO and co-founder of BEVZ, a software platform for convenience stores that has expanded to over 1,000 locations across the U.S. and raised over $5 million in venture capital.
Jason shares his honest experiences of managing mental well-being while leading a high-growth startup. From navigating personal challenges like divorce to recognizing signs of burnout, he offers practical strategies for maintaining balance through diet, ex...2025-03-1422 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeHealing from Betrayal with Dr. Debi Silber: Why Unhealed Trauma Impacts Your Health, Work & RelationshipsBetrayal—whether from a partner, a friend, a family member, or even an employer—is more than just an emotional wound. It deeply affects your physical health, career success, and ability to form meaningful relationships. In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Dr. Debi Silber, founder of The PBT Institute, a global expert on betrayal trauma and healing.
Dr. Debi shares groundbreaking research on Post-Betrayal Syndrome and why time alone doesn’t heal these wounds. She explains how betrayal shows up in our bodies as chronic stress, fatigue, digestive issues, and ev...2025-03-1421 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeHealing from Betrayal with Dr. Debi Silber: Why Unhealed Trauma Impacts Your Health, Work & RelationshipsBetrayal—whether from a partner, a friend, a family member, or even an employer—is more than just an emotional wound. It deeply affects your physical health, career success, and ability to form meaningful relationships. In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Dr. Debi Silber, founder of The PBT Institute, a global expert on betrayal trauma and healing.
Dr. Debi shares groundbreaking research on Post-Betrayal Syndrome and why time alone doesn’t heal these wounds. She explains how betrayal shows up in our bodies as chronic stress, fatigue, digestive issues, and ev...2025-03-1421 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeFinding Hope and Transformation Through Grief with Angela ClementIn this deeply moving episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Angela Clement, a certified grief coach, speaker, and author, to explore the transformative power of grief. After losing her husband to colon cancer in 2021, Angela discovered that grief is not just about loss—it’s about transformation. She now dedicates her life to guiding others on their healing journey.
Angela shares how embracing grief rather than resisting it can lead to self-discovery, personal growth, and renewed purpose. She discusses the importance of community, resilience, and emotional processing, offering practical tools that can...2025-03-1221 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeFinding Hope and Transformation Through Grief with Angela ClementIn this deeply moving episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Angela Clement, a certified grief coach, speaker, and author, to explore the transformative power of grief. After losing her husband to colon cancer in 2021, Angela discovered that grief is not just about loss—it’s about transformation. She now dedicates her life to guiding others on their healing journey.
Angela shares how embracing grief rather than resisting it can lead to self-discovery, personal growth, and renewed purpose. She discusses the importance of community, resilience, and emotional processing, offering practical tools that can...2025-03-1221 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Success – The 4 Spiritual Centers for a Profitable Business with Sue PatsIn this enlightening episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Sue Pats, the powerhouse behind nuBeginning.com, to explore the intersection of spirituality and business success. If you're an entrepreneur struggling to create offers that align with your passion and generate profit, this episode is for you! Sue shares how tapping into the 4 Spiritual Centers—Intuition, Heart, Logic, and Action—can help you build a business that feels aligned, impactful, and financially sustainable. From overcoming solopreneur struggles to crafting irresistible offers, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive.
About...2025-03-0430 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Success – The 4 Spiritual Centers for a Profitable Business with Sue PatsIn this enlightening episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Sue Pats, the powerhouse behind nuBeginning.com, to explore the intersection of spirituality and business success. If you're an entrepreneur struggling to create offers that align with your passion and generate profit, this episode is for you! Sue shares how tapping into the 4 Spiritual Centers—Intuition, Heart, Logic, and Action—can help you build a business that feels aligned, impactful, and financially sustainable. From overcoming solopreneur struggles to crafting irresistible offers, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive.
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Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeBreaking Free from Comparison & Stepping Into Your Purpose with Wendy GunnDo you ever feel stuck in comparison, self-doubt, or fear of failure? In this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Wendy Gunn, an empowerment coach and best-selling author, to discuss confidence, transformation, and stepping into your God-given purpose.
Wendy shares her miraculous healing from ovarian cancer, how she lost over 100 pounds, built a thriving online business, and became a #1 bestselling author—all after the age of 60! She reveals the key mindset shifts, habits, and faith-driven approach that helped her break free from comparison and self-doubt to live a life of im...2025-03-0419 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeBreaking Free from Comparison & Stepping Into Your Purpose with Wendy GunnDo you ever feel stuck in comparison, self-doubt, or fear of failure? In this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Wendy Gunn, an empowerment coach and best-selling author, to discuss confidence, transformation, and stepping into your God-given purpose.
Wendy shares her miraculous healing from ovarian cancer, how she lost over 100 pounds, built a thriving online business, and became a #1 bestselling author—all after the age of 60! She reveals the key mindset shifts, habits, and faith-driven approach that helped her break free from comparison and self-doubt to live a life of im...2025-03-0419 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeLiving with Purpose: Designing a Meaningful Life with Nathaniel A. TurnerIn this thought-provoking episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by Nathaniel A. Turner, a humanitarian, college and career readiness strategist, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. Nathaniel has dedicated his life to helping individuals rethink success, legacy, and their role in humanity.
Together, they discuss the Life Template—a framework designed to maximize potential and intentionally shape one's future. Nathaniel shares insights on raising children with intellectual ambition, preparing the next generation for more than just test scores, and the real responsibility we all have to leave the world better than we found it...2025-03-0414 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeLiving with Purpose: Designing a Meaningful Life with Nathaniel A. TurnerIn this thought-provoking episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by Nathaniel A. Turner, a humanitarian, college and career readiness strategist, TEDx speaker, and best-selling author. Nathaniel has dedicated his life to helping individuals rethink success, legacy, and their role in humanity.
Together, they discuss the Life Template—a framework designed to maximize potential and intentionally shape one's future. Nathaniel shares insights on raising children with intellectual ambition, preparing the next generation for more than just test scores, and the real responsibility we all have to leave the world better than we found it...2025-03-0414 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeEmbracing Healing: Finding Peace & Growth with Malisa HepnerIn this transformative episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Malisa Hepner, a licensed clinical social worker, author, and podcast host, to explore the depths of healing, personal development, and finding peace in life. Malisa shares her profound journey of overcoming childhood trauma, embracing softness over resilience, and discovering the power of self-nurturing.
She unpacks the shift from living in survival mode to allowing vulnerability, mindfulness, and intention to guide her path. If you’ve ever struggled with letting go of control, seeking peace, or reconnecting with your true self, this episode is...2025-03-0419 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeEmbracing Healing: Finding Peace & Growth with Malisa HepnerIn this transformative episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Malisa Hepner, a licensed clinical social worker, author, and podcast host, to explore the depths of healing, personal development, and finding peace in life. Malisa shares her profound journey of overcoming childhood trauma, embracing softness over resilience, and discovering the power of self-nurturing.
She unpacks the shift from living in survival mode to allowing vulnerability, mindfulness, and intention to guide her path. If you’ve ever struggled with letting go of control, seeking peace, or reconnecting with your true self, this episode is...2025-03-0419 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Personal Growth Through Acting Techniques with Jim Rojas TaylorIn this thought-provoking episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty explores how acting techniques can be used for personal development, emotional intelligence, and mental resilience with special guest Jim Rogers Taylor.
With over 20 years in the entertainment industry, Jim has discovered that acting is much more than performing—it’s a tool for self-mastery, confidence, and understanding human emotions. He shares how techniques used by actors can help anyone navigate life’s challenges, develop emotional intelligence, and shape their mindset for success. Whether you're an aspiring actor or someone looking to break free from self-doubt and un...2025-03-0416 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Personal Growth Through Acting Techniques with Jim Rojas TaylorIn this thought-provoking episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty explores how acting techniques can be used for personal development, emotional intelligence, and mental resilience with special guest Jim Rogers Taylor.
With over 20 years in the entertainment industry, Jim has discovered that acting is much more than performing—it’s a tool for self-mastery, confidence, and understanding human emotions. He shares how techniques used by actors can help anyone navigate life’s challenges, develop emotional intelligence, and shape their mindset for success. Whether you're an aspiring actor or someone looking to break free from self-doubt and un...2025-03-0416 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeThe Power of an Elimination Diet: Healing Your Gut with Courtney CowieStruggling with digestive issues, unexplained bloating, or chronic gut discomfort? In this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Courtney Cowie, a Nutritional Therapy and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, to uncover the root causes of gut dysfunction and how an elimination diet can transform your health.
Courtney shares her personal battle with IBS and colitis, the impact of gut health on mental well-being, and the practical steps you can take to heal your digestive system naturally. Whether you’ve tried multiple diets with no success or are simply curious about improving yo...2025-03-0416 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeThe Power of an Elimination Diet: Healing Your Gut with Courtney CowieStruggling with digestive issues, unexplained bloating, or chronic gut discomfort? In this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Courtney Cowie, a Nutritional Therapy and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, to uncover the root causes of gut dysfunction and how an elimination diet can transform your health.
Courtney shares her personal battle with IBS and colitis, the impact of gut health on mental well-being, and the practical steps you can take to heal your digestive system naturally. Whether you’ve tried multiple diets with no success or are simply curious about improving yo...2025-03-0416 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeThe Trouble with Jesus: Wrestling with Faith & Mental Health with Constance HastingsIn this thought-provoking episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Constance Hastings, a mental health counselor and ordained clergy member, to explore the tension between faith, doubt, and healing. Raised outside of faith but eventually drawn into ministry, Constance shares her powerful journey of encountering Jesus in unexpected ways.
From struggling with skepticism to embracing faith, she unpacks why Jesus remains a controversial yet deeply personal figure. We also discuss how religious institutions have sometimes caused harm, why choice is essential in faith, and how God's persistent call often meets us in...2025-03-0221 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeThe Trouble with Jesus: Wrestling with Faith & Mental Health with Constance HastingsIn this thought-provoking episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Constance Hastings, a mental health counselor and ordained clergy member, to explore the tension between faith, doubt, and healing. Raised outside of faith but eventually drawn into ministry, Constance shares her powerful journey of encountering Jesus in unexpected ways.
From struggling with skepticism to embracing faith, she unpacks why Jesus remains a controversial yet deeply personal figure. We also discuss how religious institutions have sometimes caused harm, why choice is essential in faith, and how God's persistent call often meets us in...2025-03-0221 min
Mind Over MasculinityBreaking Free from Comfort: A Journey Into Growth - Shane PerryHave you ever felt comfortably numb, stuck in a routine that doesn’t serve your higher aspirations? Join us for an insightful episode of Mind Over Masculinity where host Avik invites Shane Perry, an accomplished entrepreneur and achievement coach, to dive deep into the topic of comfort zones and their insidious role in stalling personal growth. Striking the right balance between safety and challenge can be a tightrope walk; while comfort can feel like home, it often leads to complacency.
Shane unpacks the pivotal concepts of comfort zones—how they form over time and ultimately become barriers to a...2025-02-2525 min
Mind Over MasculinityHydrate for Health - Kyle FlynnAre you aware of the quality of water you consume daily? Many believe hydration is just about volume, but in reality, the type of water matters immensely. In this compelling episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik invites Kyle Flynn, a dedicated advocate for understanding hydration, to delve into the often-overlooked topic of electrolyzed reduced water (ERW). Kyle shares his transformative journey, uncovering how the water he consumed impacted his health, performance, and even his family's future.
Join us as we explore the statistics surrounding water contamination and why investing in higher quality water is essential. Hear...2025-02-2522 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeThe Power of Play: How Fun Can Heal Your Body & Mind with Zander PhelpsIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Zander Phelps, a world traveler and play enthusiast, to discuss the transformative power of play in our mental and physical well-being. From juggling to hacky sack, Zander shares how simple, joyful activities can rewire our brains, relieve stress, and even heal physical ailments—including his own hernia!
We explore how play fosters connection, enhances cognitive function, and serves as a crucial antidote to modern-day stress, anxiety, and digital burnout. Whether you're looking to reconnect with your inner child or introduce more fun into yo...2025-02-2531 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeThe Power of Play: How Fun Can Heal Your Body & Mind with Zander PhelpsIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Zander Phelps, a world traveler and play enthusiast, to discuss the transformative power of play in our mental and physical well-being. From juggling to hacky sack, Zander shares how simple, joyful activities can rewire our brains, relieve stress, and even heal physical ailments—including his own hernia!
We explore how play fosters connection, enhances cognitive function, and serves as a crucial antidote to modern-day stress, anxiety, and digital burnout. Whether you're looking to reconnect with your inner child or introduce more fun into yo...2025-02-2531 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking 100x Business Growth Through Strategic Connections with Devin SizemoreIn this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with serial entrepreneur and networking expert Devin Sizemore to uncover the secrets of business growth through strategic connections. Devin, the creator of the Connection Expansion System and author of Connection Expansions: You Are One Connection Away from Massive Success, shares how entrepreneurs can take back control of their business development, create predictable revenue streams, and achieve 100x growth without relying on traditional sales tactics.
From launching a marketing agency straight out of college to building multiple successful businesses, Devin's journey is filled with...2025-02-1725 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking 100x Business Growth Through Strategic Connections with Devin SizemoreIn this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with serial entrepreneur and networking expert Devin Sizemore to uncover the secrets of business growth through strategic connections. Devin, the creator of the Connection Expansion System and author of Connection Expansions: You Are One Connection Away from Massive Success, shares how entrepreneurs can take back control of their business development, create predictable revenue streams, and achieve 100x growth without relying on traditional sales tactics.
From launching a marketing agency straight out of college to building multiple successful businesses, Devin's journey is filled with...2025-02-1725 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeBeyond the Perfect Instagram Mom: The Real Truth About Maternal Mental Health with Kayce HodosMotherhood isn’t always the dreamy, picture-perfect journey social media makes it out to be. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Kayce Hodos, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and perinatal mental health specialist, to discuss the raw, unfiltered reality of maternal mental health.
Kayce shares her own postpartum journey, highlighting the gaps between Instagram-worthy parenting advice and the real, evidence-based support that moms truly need. From postpartum anxiety to the effects of sleep deprivation on mental health, we dive deep into the misconceptions that often leave new moms fe...2025-02-1623 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeBeyond the Perfect Instagram Mom: The Real Truth About Maternal Mental Health with Kayce HodosMotherhood isn’t always the dreamy, picture-perfect journey social media makes it out to be. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Kayce Hodos, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and perinatal mental health specialist, to discuss the raw, unfiltered reality of maternal mental health.
Kayce shares her own postpartum journey, highlighting the gaps between Instagram-worthy parenting advice and the real, evidence-based support that moms truly need. From postpartum anxiety to the effects of sleep deprivation on mental health, we dive deep into the misconceptions that often leave new moms fe...2025-02-1623 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeCrush Your 20s: The Blueprint for Success with Nick BatchelderIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with the inspiring and ambitious Nick Batchelder—a 20-year-old entrepreneur, author, and podcast host—to discuss how young adults can take charge of their lives, build confidence, and create opportunities for success.
Nick shares his journey of overcoming self-doubt, pushing past fear, and developing the mindset necessary to thrive. From writing his book Crush Your Twenties to launching his company, HiveMinders, Nick’s story is a testament to the power of action, resilience, and continuous learning.
About the Guest:
Nick Batchelder is a coll...2025-02-1322 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeCrush Your 20s: The Blueprint for Success with Nick BatchelderIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with the inspiring and ambitious Nick Batchelder—a 20-year-old entrepreneur, author, and podcast host—to discuss how young adults can take charge of their lives, build confidence, and create opportunities for success.
Nick shares his journey of overcoming self-doubt, pushing past fear, and developing the mindset necessary to thrive. From writing his book Crush Your Twenties to launching his company, HiveMinders, Nick’s story is a testament to the power of action, resilience, and continuous learning.
About the Guest:
Nick Batchelder is a coll...2025-02-1322 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeMastering Mental Discipline: Daily Intentional Actions for Success with Lisa SmallIn this episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Lisa Small, an accomplished leader and the co-founder of Habitual Growth. Lisa shares her personal journey of transforming grief into purpose after the loss of her father, which led her to create a platform dedicated to helping individuals build resilience, maintain consistency, and take intentional daily steps toward their goals.
Lisa breaks down the science behind habit formation, the power of small, consistent actions, and why mental discipline is the foundation of personal and professional success. She provides actionable insights on overcoming setbacks, staying accountable, and cultivating...2025-02-1330 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeMastering Mental Discipline: Daily Intentional Actions for Success with Lisa SmallIn this episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Lisa Small, an accomplished leader and the co-founder of Habitual Growth. Lisa shares her personal journey of transforming grief into purpose after the loss of her father, which led her to create a platform dedicated to helping individuals build resilience, maintain consistency, and take intentional daily steps toward their goals.
Lisa breaks down the science behind habit formation, the power of small, consistent actions, and why mental discipline is the foundation of personal and professional success. She provides actionable insights on overcoming setbacks, staying accountable, and cultivating...2025-02-1330 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Mental Resilience with Kyle Flynn Guest: Kyle FlynnIn this inspiring episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Kyle Flynn for a deep dive into mental resilience, personal growth, and navigating life's challenges. Kyle shares insights on overcoming adversity, maintaining a strong mindset, and strategies to cultivate emotional and mental well-being. Through engaging conversation, he reflects on personal experiences and offers practical tips to help listeners strengthen their mental resilience and live a balanced life.
About the Guest:
Kyle Flynn is a dedicated advocate for mental well-being and personal development. With years of experience in overcoming personal struggles, Kyle has developed unique strategies...2025-02-1332 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Mental Resilience with Kyle Flynn Guest: Kyle FlynnIn this inspiring episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Kyle Flynn for a deep dive into mental resilience, personal growth, and navigating life's challenges. Kyle shares insights on overcoming adversity, maintaining a strong mindset, and strategies to cultivate emotional and mental well-being. Through engaging conversation, he reflects on personal experiences and offers practical tips to help listeners strengthen their mental resilience and live a balanced life.
About the Guest:
Kyle Flynn is a dedicated advocate for mental well-being and personal development. With years of experience in overcoming personal struggles, Kyle has developed unique strategies...2025-02-1332 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeWhy Most Fitness Plans Fail: Secrets to Long-Term Success with Harry BarnesIn this engaging episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by body transformation coach and fitness mentor, Harry Barnes, to uncover why most fitness plans fail and how to create sustainable habits for long-term success. With 14 years of experience and over 5,000 successful client transformations, Harry dives deep into the importance of consistency, realistic goals, and the mindset shift required to achieve lasting results. Together, they discuss how quick-fix solutions, crash diets, and rigid regimens often lead to burnout, and share practical strategies to avoid those common pitfalls.
About the Guest:Harry Barnes...2025-02-1225 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeWhy Most Fitness Plans Fail: Secrets to Long-Term Success with Harry BarnesIn this engaging episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by body transformation coach and fitness mentor, Harry Barnes, to uncover why most fitness plans fail and how to create sustainable habits for long-term success. With 14 years of experience and over 5,000 successful client transformations, Harry dives deep into the importance of consistency, realistic goals, and the mindset shift required to achieve lasting results. Together, they discuss how quick-fix solutions, crash diets, and rigid regimens often lead to burnout, and share practical strategies to avoid those common pitfalls.
About the Guest:Harry Barnes...2025-02-1225 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeThe Key to Spiritual Health: Finding Wholeness with James EarlyIn this transformative episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik Chakraborty is joined by James Early, a Bible teacher, podcast host of The Bible Speaks to You, and coach helping people think, pray, and love like Jesus. Together, they discuss the essence of spiritual health, emphasizing that it’s not something to chase but rather a wholeness already within us. James shares how struggles and doubts can be opportunities for deep spiritual growth and highlights the role of prayer as a transformative practice that reveals the truth of who we are in God’s eyes. They dive into uncovering purp...2025-02-0825 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeThe Key to Spiritual Health: Finding Wholeness with James EarlyIn this transformative episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik Chakraborty is joined by James Early, a Bible teacher, podcast host of The Bible Speaks to You, and coach helping people think, pray, and love like Jesus. Together, they discuss the essence of spiritual health, emphasizing that it’s not something to chase but rather a wholeness already within us. James shares how struggles and doubts can be opportunities for deep spiritual growth and highlights the role of prayer as a transformative practice that reveals the truth of who we are in God’s eyes. They dive into uncovering purp...2025-02-0825 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Purpose with Davin Salvagno: How to Reclaim Your Life and Work with MeaningIn this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by Davin Salvagno—bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Purpose Summit—to explore the life-changing power of purpose. Davin shares his personal journey, including a defining car accident that transformed his perspective, and offers actionable advice on how to uncover your purpose through reflection and past experiences. He also highlights key mindsets, such as fear and comparison, that rob us of purpose and how to overcome them. Davin emphasizes the connection between purpose and profit, debunking the myth that the two are incompatible. If you...2025-02-0818 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeUnlocking Purpose with Davin Salvagno: How to Reclaim Your Life and Work with MeaningIn this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by Davin Salvagno—bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Purpose Summit—to explore the life-changing power of purpose. Davin shares his personal journey, including a defining car accident that transformed his perspective, and offers actionable advice on how to uncover your purpose through reflection and past experiences. He also highlights key mindsets, such as fear and comparison, that rob us of purpose and how to overcome them. Davin emphasizes the connection between purpose and profit, debunking the myth that the two are incompatible. If you...2025-02-0818 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeFrom Busy to Fit: How to Make Fitness a Priority with Chad AustinIn this powerful episode of Healthy Waves, Avik Chakraborty sits down with Chad Austin—personal trainer, bestselling author, and owner of The Fitness Pivot—to discuss why fitness should be a top priority in life and how to make it a sustainable habit. Chad explains how life’s inevitable changes often derail fitness plans and why adapting to those changes is the key to consistency. He introduces the concept of becoming a “Fitness Fisherman,” someone who continuously adjusts and stays on track regardless of life’s demands. From avoiding the lure of instant gratification (or “turkey bacon traps”) to finding balance...2025-02-0822 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeFrom Busy to Fit: How to Make Fitness a Priority with Chad AustinIn this powerful episode of Healthy Waves, Avik Chakraborty sits down with Chad Austin—personal trainer, bestselling author, and owner of The Fitness Pivot—to discuss why fitness should be a top priority in life and how to make it a sustainable habit. Chad explains how life’s inevitable changes often derail fitness plans and why adapting to those changes is the key to consistency. He introduces the concept of becoming a “Fitness Fisherman,” someone who continuously adjusts and stays on track regardless of life’s demands. From avoiding the lure of instant gratification (or “turkey bacon traps”) to finding balance...2025-02-0822 min
Ple^sure PrinciplesTransforming Health and Wellness Through Light Exposure and Circadian Alignment - Jason YunDiscover the transformative power of light in shaping our health as I, Avik, sit down with the inspiring Jason, who has journeyed from fitness expert to light guru, reshaping his approach to wellness after confronting personal health challenges. Promising insights await as we explore how the pioneering work of Dr. Jack Cruz on circadian biology and mitochondrial health unveils a new paradigm for understanding our body's essential functions. This episode dismantles traditional health narratives, urging us to recognize the extraordinary influence of light on sleep, hunger, hormones, and even blood pressure, and argues for a comprehensive approach to well-being...2025-02-0421 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeRedefining Disability: Self-Worth, Intimacy, and Identity with Emily GoodsonIn this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik Chakraborty sits down with Emily Goodson, an advocate for rethinking disability, mental health, and inclusion. From experiencing a life-altering brain injury at just eight years old to transforming her challenges into a mission of empowerment, Emily’s story offers insight into dismantling societal shame and embracing authenticity. With her upcoming book, Dating Disability, and creative work featured in the LA Times, Emily shares how intersectionality shaped her journey of resilience and self-discovery.
Together, Avik and Emily discuss overcoming shame, rewriting harmful narratives, and embracing differences as sources of...2025-02-0428 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeRedefining Disability: Self-Worth, Intimacy, and Identity with Emily GoodsonIn this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik Chakraborty sits down with Emily Goodson, an advocate for rethinking disability, mental health, and inclusion. From experiencing a life-altering brain injury at just eight years old to transforming her challenges into a mission of empowerment, Emily’s story offers insight into dismantling societal shame and embracing authenticity. With her upcoming book, Dating Disability, and creative work featured in the LA Times, Emily shares how intersectionality shaped her journey of resilience and self-discovery.
Together, Avik and Emily discuss overcoming shame, rewriting harmful narratives, and embracing differences as sources of...2025-02-0428 min
Healthy Mind, Healthy LifeMorning Conversations with Avik Chakraborty, Alicia, Gil Barry, and DarleneJoin Avik Chakraborty, the dynamic host of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, in a lively morning conversation with special guests Alicia, Gil Barry, and Darlene. This episode delves into cultivating positivity, setting meaningful goals, and fostering connections that inspire growth. Whether it's 12 a.m. or early morning, the energy in this discussion is infectious and filled with wisdom.
About the Guests:
Alisia (Ali) Essig: A thought leader in personal development and an advocate for holistic living, Alicia shares her insights on finding balance and purpose in a fast-paced world.
Gil Barry: A motivational speaker...2025-01-2538 minHealthy Mind, Healthy LifeMorning Conversations with Avik Chakraborty, Alicia, Gil Barry, and DarleneJoin Avik Chakraborty, the dynamic host of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, in a lively morning conversation with special guests Alicia, Gil Barry, and Darlene. This episode delves into cultivating positivity, setting meaningful goals, and fostering connections that inspire growth. Whether it's 12 a.m. or early morning, the energy in this discussion is infectious and filled with wisdom.
About the Guests:
Alisia (Ali) Essig: A thought leader in personal development and an advocate for holistic living, Alicia shares her insights on finding balance and purpose in a fast-paced world.
Gil Barry: A motivational speaker...2025-01-2538 min
Mind Over MasculinityNavigating Divorce: Embracing Emotional Resilience and Self-Discovery for Personal Growth and Empowerment with Paul MurphyJoin host Avik in a compelling discussion on Mind Over Masculinity as we explore the intricate journey of divorce with our insightful guest, Paul Murphy. Paul, the mastermind behind Divorce Detox, opens up about the challenges he faced during his own divorce and how the absence of emotional and logistical support inspired him to create a resource for other men following a similar path. The conversation takes a deep dive into the psychological and emotional aspects of divorce that are often overshadowed by legalities. Discover how Paul’s experiences shaped his approach to prioritizing children's well-being, creating opportunities for re...2025-01-2021 min
Mind Over MasculinityDecoding the Hustle: Embracing Balance and Vulnerability for True Productivity Among Modern MenUnlock the secrets to achieving true productivity without burning out as I, Avik, sit down with the illustrious Mark Trutweski, known across the globe as Mr. Productivity. Ever wondered how the relentless hustle culture might be holding you back? Mark reveals the surprising strength in vulnerability, sharing how his life as a runner taught him the importance of balance and listening to one's body. Together, we dissect the pressures modern men face, especially the constant push to be always "on," and how social media fuels this exhausting cycle.
In our conversation, we redefine productivity not as a...2024-12-3024 min