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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty dives into the vital role online communities play in both personal and business success. Joined by community-building expert Georgina Donahue, the discussion explores the impact of fostering connections that last, and how businesses can enhance customer retention and brand loyalty through carefully nurtured online communities. Georgina shares her insights on the art and science behind successful communities, addressing common challenges and offering practical advice for businesses hesitant to invest in these spaces. About the Guest: Georgina Donahue is an expert in online community building with years of experience helping companies create loyal customer bases. Her passion lies in building meaningful communities that benefit both businesses and individuals. Georgina's work focuses on aligning the goals of companies with the values and needs of community members to create thriving ecosystems that enhance customer experience and engagement.   Reach Georgina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginacannie/   Key Takeaways: The Art and Science of Community Building: Successful communities require a balance between understanding business goals and the personal needs of community members. Shared Purpose is Key: Communities flourish when they have a clear, shared purpose that benefits both the business and its members. Align Business KPIs with Community Outcomes: Measurable impacts, such as customer retention and brand loyalty, are crucial in proving the value of community investment to stakeholders. Depth in Digital Communities: Contrary to belief, online communities can foster genuine, meaningful connections through trust and shared purpose, mimicking in-person relationships. Avoiding Community Pitfalls: Communities fail when they are built solely with the business in mind, or if they don't provide value to the members. One Learning for Listeners: Investing in an online community is more than just a trend—it's a powerful tool for creating long-lasting relationships that build trust, enhance customer loyalty, and drive business success, as long as you align the goals of both the business and the community members.   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  Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

18 Loka 202424min

In this enlightening episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty delves into the world of cutting-edge health innovation and mindful parenting with two incredible guests. Bob Greska, a pioneer in carbon nanotechnology and founder of Carbon 60, discusses the fascinating journey from aerospace engineering to health, explaining the powerful antioxidant benefits of Carbon 60 and its impact on cellular health. Alongside him, mindfulness expert Lindsay Miller, host of The Stress Nanny podcast, shares how mindfulness can transform emotional wellness for children and families, offering simple yet effective tools to nurture resilience and emotional intelligence in young minds. About the Guests: Bob Greska: Founder of Carbon 60 Corporation and a former aerospace engineer, Bob transitioned to health innovation by developing a solvent-free carbon supplement aimed at improving well-being, energy levels, and recovery times. With years of scientific experience, he leads the charge in educating the public on the health benefits of this remarkable molecule. Lindsay Miller: A child development and mindfulness expert with over 20 years of experience, Lindsay is the host of The Stress Nanny podcast and founder of Kids Mindfulness Coaching. Her approach focuses on helping families foster emotional intelligence and resilience in children through mindfulness techniques. Key Takeaways: The Science of Carbon 60: Learn how Carbon 60, a potent antioxidant, supports cellular health by combating oxidative stress and boosting energy. Transitioning Careers: Both Bob and Lindsay exemplify how life experiences can inspire career shifts—from aerospace engineering to health innovation, and from child development to mindfulness coaching. Mindfulness for Families: Lindsay’s practical mindfulness tools, such as "Two Rivers" and the "Empathy Flashlight," offer ways for families to communicate better and nurture emotional intelligence in children. Emotional Wellness in Children: Cultivating emotional resilience from an early age can shape healthier patterns for navigating life's challenges. One Learning for Listeners: Mindfulness isn’t just for adults—it’s a critical tool for children, too. By teaching kids emotional intelligence early on, you can help them build resilience and better cope with life's ups and downs.   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  Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

18 Loka 202438min

In this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Catherine Peters, a professional certified coach, bestselling author, and energy leadership master practitioner. Catherine shares her powerful journey of overcoming burnout and a life-altering breast cancer diagnosis. Together, they explore why conventional wellness advice often fails, particularly for those in deep burnout, and uncover the mindset shifts necessary to embrace self-care. Listeners will learn how stress and our thoughts, not our circumstances, play the biggest role in burnout and how reframing those thoughts is the key to recovery. About the Guest: Catherine Peters is a transformational coach who specializes in helping busy professionals overcome burnout, beat stress, and find more joy in their lives. As a bestselling author and energy leadership master practitioner, Catherine combines her personal experiences with breast cancer and burnout to guide clients toward sustainable wellness. She is dedicated to helping others manage their minds and reclaim their energy, transforming their lives from overworked and overwhelmed to empowered and thriving.   Reach Catherine: https://calendly.com/cpeterscoaching/45-minute-consult    Key Takeaways: Burnout is not caused by circumstances but by the sustained stress response we experience over time. Changing how we think about our circumstances is the key to managing stress. Mindset plays a critical role in wellness success. Shifting our perception of time scarcity and stress can unlock the possibility of self-care. Wellness can feel impossible when in deep burnout. The first step is learning to manage your mind and reframe your thoughts. Question your own mindset. Challenge the beliefs that tell you there's "no time" or "no way" to engage in wellness practices. One Learning for Listeners: True wellness begins with managing your mindset. By shifting your thoughts and perceptions about stress and time, you open the door to real self-care and burnout recovery.   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  Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

18 Loka 202426min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik sits down with Dr. Theodore Henderson, a pioneering figure in the realm of infrared light therapy. Dr. Henderson sheds light on how this innovative therapy is showing remarkable promise in treating conditions like traumatic brain injuries, long COVID, depression, and PTSD. Drawing on over 70 published works and years of research, Dr. Henderson explains how specific wavelengths of infrared light activate the brain’s mitochondria, promoting self-healing and turning on crucial brain growth factors. Tune in to discover how this cutting-edge treatment is transforming the way we approach brain healing and mental health. About the Guest: Dr. Theodore Henderson is a leader in the research and clinical application of infrared light therapy for brain health. With a focus on conditions like long COVID, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and depression, he is at the forefront of this groundbreaking therapy that harnesses the brain’s ability to repair itself. He has over 70 published works in the field and is renowned for his work in neuroplasticity and healing through advanced medical technologies. Key Takeaways: Infrared light therapy uses specific wavelengths to activate mitochondria in brain cells, promoting energy production and triggering the brain's repair mechanisms. This therapy turns on brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a growth factor crucial for neuroplasticity and healing. Current treatments for traumatic brain injury and long COVID are limited; infrared light therapy offers a promising alternative that addresses the root causes, such as inflammation and reactivated viruses. Long COVID is largely due to prolonged brain inflammation, and this therapy has helped patients regain significant physical abilities, such as hiking after suffering from extreme shortness of breath. One Key Learning for Listeners: Infrared light therapy is a cutting-edge treatment that taps into the brain's natural healing powers, offering hope for patients suffering from conditions with limited traditional treatment options.   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  Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

18 Loka 202422min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Jody Maberry, a former park ranger turned entrepreneur, podcaster, and storytelling expert. Jody shares his unique journey from working in nature to building his own business, all while balancing the demands of parenting and major life transitions. The conversation delves into how Jody manages to prioritize family, avoid burnout, and navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship. This episode is perfect for anyone juggling career shifts, family life, or embarking on new ventures. About the Guest: Jody Maberry is an entrepreneur, storyteller, and podcasting expert who has worked with major brands like Disney and Morgan James Publishing. Formerly a park ranger, Jody now helps others tell their stories and build personal brands, while successfully balancing family responsibilities and major career transitions.   Reach out to Jody- https://jodymaberry.com/    Key Takeaways: Prioritizing family over work creates long-term fulfillment. Entrepreneurship allows flexibility but requires discipline and boundaries. Avoiding burnout through time in nature and family activities. The importance of adjusting to life transitions with purpose and planning. One Learning for Listeners: You can balance entrepreneurship and family life by prioritizing what matters, setting clear boundaries, and finding ways to recharge through family activities and personal downtime.   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  Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

18 Loka 202416min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik chats with Paul Edge Graham, founder of Investor's Guide to Joy, about building intentional habits through challenges like 75 Hard and Project 50. They discuss how discipline, mindset, and balance can lead to personal growth and lasting success. About the Guest: Paul Edge Graham is an entrepreneur and CEO, known for his work on living an intentional life through habit-building. He shares insights on finding joy, balance, and purpose by setting clear goals and building confidence through challenges.   Reach Paul: 75 Hard information: Investorsguidetojoy.com/about-paul-h-graham Mindset: Investorsguidetojoy.com/investors-playbook Social Media - Linkedin: Linkedin.com/in/paulhgraham - Instagram: Instagram.com/itspaulgraham - Facebook: Facebook.com/itspaulgraham   Key Takeaways: Building habits is more about developing confidence and mindset than just achieving physical goals. Intense challenges like 75 Hard can be transformational if they align with your long-term goals. Not all habits are right for every stage of life—prioritize based on your current season. One Learning for Listeners: Success in habit formation depends on aligning your daily actions with your long-term vision.   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  Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

18 Loka 202428min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Tris Mock, the founder of Good Psyche, an innovative brand that fuses herbal medicine and mental wellness. Tris shares her deeply personal journey of managing bipolar disorder while transitioning from the fast-paced city life in Austin, Texas, to a serene rural town in upstate New York. The conversation explores how this shift back to nature, combined with a focus on medicinal plants, has profoundly improved her mental and emotional well-being. Tris discusses her approach to balancing traditional medicine with herbal remedies, offering insights on how a grounded lifestyle can enhance mental health. About the Guest: Tris Mock is the founder of Good Psyche, a brand dedicated to using medicinal plants to promote mental wellness. Growing up in a family steeped in both Eastern and Western medical practices, Tris draws from her mother’s expertise in herbalism and acupuncture. With her unique background, she advocates for a holistic approach to health, especially for individuals managing mental health conditions like bipolar disorder. Tris also shares her inspiring story of reconnecting with her roots, living a simpler life in upstate New York, and utilizing the healing power of nature.   Reach out to Trish - https://seekgoodpsyche.com/  Key Takeaways: The Healing Power of Nature: Living in a rural environment has provided Tris with the peace, space, and grounding needed to manage her mental health more effectively than in the chaotic urban landscape. Blending Western and Eastern Medicine: Tris highlights the importance of integrating pharmaceuticals with herbal treatments to achieve mental and emotional balance. Herbal Remedies for Stress: Kana (a succulent) and Shisandra (a berry used in Chinese medicine) are two key herbs Tris incorporates into her daily routine to enhance mood and regulate her nervous system. Personalized Mental Health Approaches: Mental health treatment should be individualized, utilizing a combination of traditional and alternative methods to best suit each person's unique needs. One Learning for Listeners: When it comes to managing mental health, don’t be afraid to explore multiple methods of healing. Combining traditional medical treatments with natural, holistic approaches can create a more balanced and personalized mental health regimen.   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  Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

18 Loka 202412min

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by the inspiring Latasha Kennedy—an award-winning filmmaker, producer, entrepreneur, and founder of Girlfriends Thriving. Latasha shares her incredible journey of overcoming a life-threatening brain tumor and building a thriving business, all while balancing her personal life. Together, they explore the importance of tuning out external noise and aligning your life with your true vision and purpose. Latasha’s faith, family support, and personal resilience shine through as she discusses how to stay grounded and clear-headed amidst life's chaos. About the Guest: Latasha Kennedy is a multi-talented entrepreneur, actor, award-winning filmmaker, and business consultant who has successfully navigated various industries. She is the founder of Girlfriends Thriving, where she helps women align their lives with their visions and double their income and impact while maintaining a healthy balance between personal and professional lives. Latasha’s story of overcoming a brain tumor and building her business from the ground up serves as a testament to her strength, determination, and belief in faith and purpose. Key Takeaways: Quiet the Noise: Learn how to filter out unhelpful distractions and focus on what truly matters. The Power of Identity: Defining and committing to your personal identity is key to withstanding external pressures. Faith and Resilience: How leaning on faith, family, and vulnerability can help you navigate life’s toughest moments. Boundaries are Crucial: Setting boundaries around outside influences is essential for staying aligned with your goals. Practical Steps: Practical tips on how to start aligning your life with your personal vision, beginning with defining who you are. One Learning for Listeners: When you clearly define your identity and align your actions with your core values, you can more easily cut through the noise and stay focused on what brings you purpose and fulfillment in life.   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  Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/  Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

18 Loka 202425min