Choosing Peace in a Fear-Driven World: Opting Out of Scarcity Narratives with Robin Harris

When headlines fade, real lives don’t. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana speaks with activist Zolal Habibi to unpack what’s happening in Iran—beyond trending narratives. This episode is for anyone who wants clarity, context, and a grounded way to respond. Zolal explains what sparked the latest protests, what people are demanding, how youth and women are leading, and why global awareness matters—including a Feb 7 public demonstration in Berlin honoring those who have fallen for freedom. About the Guest : Zolal Habibi is an Iranian-American activist with 25+ years advocating for voices inside Iran. She shares personal family loss connected to the 1988 prison killings and her long-term involvement with the Iranian resistance movement. Key Takeaways: The core demand: systemic change toward a secular, democratic republic Why internet restrictions and disinformation distort reality How organized local networks helped protests spread quickly What “support” can look like without foreign intervention What the world can learn from women-led resistance How to stay informed using credible sources How to Connect With the Guest: ncr-iran.org https://maryamrajavi4change.com/ https://iran-hrm.com (Iran Human Rights Monitor) iranfreedom.org   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Contact: 💼 Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 Email: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #Iran #HumanRights #Berlin #Feb7 #WomenLeadership #YouthActivism #Democracy #Freedom #CivicAction #GlobalAwareness #TruthMatters #PeaceAndJustice #HumanDignity #SupportHumanRights

10 Helmi 46min

Resilience is often misunderstood as constant strength, but real healing begins when survival gives way to self-connection. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Yusuf sits down with Tracy Samaldino to explore what resilience truly looks like after trauma. This conversation is for anyone navigating long-term emotional pain, suppressed experiences, or feeling stuck in survival mode. Tracy shares how healing unfolded for her through self-belief, meditation, journaling, and community—offering grounded insight into what recovery can feel like when it finally begins. About the Guest: Tracy Samaldino is a trauma recovery thriver and the host of the podcast Trauma Rockstars. She shares her lived experience of surviving childhood trauma and building a life rooted in self-awareness and resilience. Key Takeaways: Resilience is about how you meet difficult days, not avoiding them Suppressed trauma often shapes choices, relationships, and self-worth Healing begins by slowing down and listening to the body Meditation and journaling can uncover buried emotional patterns You deserve patience, grace, and belief throughout your healing journey How to Connect With the Guest: Podcast: Trauma Rockstars (all major platforms) Email: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Contact: 💼 Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 Email: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #traumahealing #resiliencejourney #mentalhealthawareness #healingtrauma #emotionalwellbeing #innerhealing #selfworth #mindbodyconnection #traumarecovery #growthmindset

10 Helmi 22min

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t lack of effort—but misaligned energy? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Yusuf explores how unseen energy patterns quietly shape our emotions, decisions, and daily exhaustion. This conversation is for anyone curious about spirituality but craving practical grounding. Yusuf is joined by Scarlett Seebach to unpack Reiki, Astral Reiki, human design, and crystals in a way that supports real-world mental well-being—without hype, pressure, or false promises. About the Guest: Scarlett Seebach is a human design reader, Reiki master, certified crystal healer, and creator of Astral Reiki. Her work focuses on helping people identify and rebalance deep energetic patterns to restore clarity, boundaries, and flow. Key Takeaways: Healing is a spiral, not a straight line—setbacks are information, not failure Chronic exhaustion often signals energetic imbalance and weak boundaries Reiki supports long-term balance, not instant transformation People-pleasing and control stem from depleted personal energy Grounding is the safest and most accessible starting point for beginners How to Connect With the Guest: Website & Booking: https://yourabundantdesign.com  Newsletter: Sign up on her site (sent max once a month — no spam guaranteed) Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Contact: 💼 Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 Email: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/   #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #energyhealing #reiki #groundingpractice #mentalwellbeing #spiritualgrowth #innerbalance #holistichealing #selfhealing #emotionalhealth #mindbodyconnection #consciousliving

9 Helmi 20min

Always reachable, yet still alone? In this Healthy Mind, Healthy Life episode hosted by Sana, we unpack why modern “connectivity” often fails to meet our deepest need: being truly known. Author Keith Spurgeon shares practical ways to rebuild life-giving relationships—through presence, courage, boundaries, and small, consistent risks. This is for anyone feeling isolated, stuck in surface-level friendships, or craving a stronger inner circle. About the Guest: Keith Spurgeon is the author of Unknown: Finding Connection in a Disconnected World. He speaks on leadership, organizational health, and building relationships that last. Key Takeaways: “Connection is a practice,” not something you stumble into Turn down “easy substitutes” and choose real presence Build an inner circle by sharing one honest step at a time Notice how others experience you—and align actions with values Healthy leadership starts with respect, consistency, and care How to Connect With the Guest: Website + book: https://keithspurgin.net/   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Contact: 💼 Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 Email: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #loneliness #connection #relationships #authenticity #vulnerability #boundaries #leadership #mentalwellness #community #digitalwellbeing #innercircle #communication #personalgrowth #emotionalhealth

9 Helmi 42min

Burnout isn’t always about working too hard—it’s often about building a business that doesn’t fit your real life. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Yusuf explores how to create alignment between ambition, family, and sustainable success. Yusuf is joined by Angelica Bryant, a system strategist, to break down why hustle culture fails so many women—and what to do instead. You’ll learn how values-driven systems reduce chaos, protect your energy, and help you grow without sacrificing your relationships or peace. About the Guest: Angelica Bryant is a system strategist who helps women build life-first businesses that work with real-life responsibilities. She shares how early loss reshaped her priorities and why systems should be designed to adapt as life changes. Key Takeaways: Define your mission, vision, and values—and decide what they look like in action Stop saying yes to misaligned projects that create guilt and exhaustion Replace “hustle” with systems that simplify decisions and reduce daily chaos Design your workflows for change, because life and priorities will shift Treat setbacks as learning seasons, not personal failure Build a business model that supports family, energy, and long-term consistency How to Connect With the Guest: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smallbusinesslean     Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Contact: 💼 Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 Email: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #burnoutrecovery #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurmindset #systemsstrategy #worklifebalance #productivitytips #valuesbasedliving #mindsetshift #sustainablegrowth #mompreneur #businesssystems #selfleadership #mentalwellbeing #clarityandfocus

8 Helmi 20min

Aging doesn’t have to mean decline—it can mean deeper clarity, stronger perspective, and more freedom to experiment. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan explores what modern aging really asks of us in a fast-changing world. Sayan is joined by Joe Zahaitis, a senior revenue and payments operations advisor, to unpack why “age is a number” is more than a slogan. They discuss curiosity vs. comfort, why people get stuck in familiar patterns, and how lifelong learning—plus daily balance between mind and body—helps you stay engaged, adaptable, and grounded at any stage. About the Guest: Joe Zahaitis is a Senior Revenue and Payments Operation Advisor with over three decades of experience in complex business systems. He’s a lifelong learner exploring emerging areas like agentic AI and modern payments trends. Key Takeaways: Treat aging as an active process: stay curious, not comfortable. Notice “set in my ways” thinking and practice learning one new tool or model. Reframe fear of failure: experiment more, especially when it feels unfamiliar. Keep the mind sharp with learning—but protect balance with daily physical activity. Step away from screens regularly to reset clarity and energy. How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.zahaitis.com/    Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Contact: 💼 Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 Email: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #healthyaging #mindsetmatters #lifelonglearning #personaldevelopment #mentalwellness #growthmindset #agingwell #resilience #selfawareness #clarity #adaptability #purposefulliving #wellnessjourney #habits

8 Helmi 16min

Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s what you do while fear is still present. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Yusuf sits down with Darrow Kirkpatrick to unpack what real courage looks like when your body hurts, your mind spirals, and the goal still matters. This conversation is for anyone living with anxiety, chronic limitations, or self-doubt who needs a practical way forward. Darrow shares how he section-hiked the 500-mile Colorado Trail over six years—often on crutches—using mindfulness, preparation, and pacing to stay safe, steady, and resilient. About the Guest: Darrow Kirkpatrick is an engineer, lifelong adventurer, and author of the memoir Two Sticks, One Path. He completed the Colorado Trail through chronic leg injuries while working through anxiety and fear—especially around being alone in the wilderness. Key Takeaways: Redefine courage as action, not a fearless “state” you wait to feel. Use “small-step exposure”: challenge yourself without overwhelming your nervous system. Build confidence through preparation (skills, tools, backups), not blind optimism. Practice mindfulness to spot when “what-if” thinking stops helping and starts hijacking joy. Pace to your capacity: “my speed” prevents setbacks and keeps progress sustainable. Stop comparison—humility can be the discipline that protects your health and goals. How to Connect With the Guest: https://trailmemoir.com/    Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer. Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Contact: 💼 Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™ 📧 Email: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mentalhealthpodcast #anxietytools #couragepractice #mindfulnesspractice #resiliencebuilding #chronicpainjourney #overcomingfear #selfbelief #growthmindset #nervoussystemregulation #exposuretherapy #endurance #mindbodyconnection #healthyhabits

8 Helmi 17min