Why Do We Struggle to Let Go and How Can the Body Lead the Way with Somatic Freedom? featuring Melanie Smithson

In this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik sits down with Rob Finlay—Wall Street Journal bestselling author, serial entrepreneur, and mentor to many—to explore the real challenges young adults face today. From late-night “Hey Dad” phone calls to boardroom breakthroughs, Rob brings his signature mix of humor, humility, and hard-earned wisdom. Together, they unpack entrepreneurship, resilience, mindfulness, and the importance of purpose in today’s hustle-heavy world. If you’ve ever wondered how to build a life with both success and meaning, this episode is your roadmap. About the Guest:Rob Finlay is a seasoned entrepreneur who has successfully built and sold four companies. He’s also the author of Hey, Dad?, dropping April 29th—a must-read guide for young adults navigating adulthood. Beyond business, Rob is a proud father, advocate of sustainable living, and a firm believer in blending self-awareness with strategy. Key Takeaways: The modern adulting crisis is real—and so is the need for real-life guidance. Resilience isn’t just for entrepreneurs; it’s a life skill we all need. Social media can create false narratives—focus on your real journey. Daily mindfulness and small habits compound into lasting success. Leadership today demands inner alignment, not just outer achievements. Young adults must embrace curiosity, community, and continuous self-discovery. Connect with Rob Finlay:Grab his book Hey, Dad? on April 29th and follow his journey through mentorship and entrepreneurship. https://www.amazon.com/Hey-Dad-Everything-Shouldve-Learned/dp/B0DVRG9CQT Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch – Send me a message here:DM Me Here:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avikSubscribe To Newsletter:https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join Community:https://nas.io/healthymind   Stay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/Threads:https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.clubFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #entrepreneurship #mindfulness #selfdevelopment #youngadults #wellness

22 Huhti 23min

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by Tee Green — entrepreneur, philanthropist, retired U.S. Special Operations Major, and the mind behind Transmutive Mentorship. Tee shares how mentorship not only saved his life but shaped his mission to empower others. Raised in the inner city, Tee’s life took a pivotal turn thanks to the dedication of mentors who saw potential in him. Now, he pays it forward by helping individuals and organizations harness the true impact of mentoring. This conversation reveals why mentorship is not optional but essential, how sharing your failures can build stronger connections, and why mentors often gain more than they give.   About the Guest:Tee Green is a decorated Bronze Star recipient, international speaker, coach, and author of the upcoming book Transmutive Mentorship. With decades of experience mentoring in high-stakes environments, Tee now works with organizations to create robust mentorship cultures. His approach highlights that mentorship isn’t just about helping others — it transforms the mentor, too.   Key Takeaways: Mentorship can redirect lives and elevate goals beyond perceived limitations. Sharing failures creates deeper trust and resilience in mentees. Mentorship isn't a luxury — it’s a societal necessity. Everyone, regardless of experience, has something to offer as a mentor. Building strong mentorship cultures improves leadership and reduces attrition. Connect with Tee Green: Website: www.thementorshipcoach.comSubscribe for tips, training, and updates on his upcoming book Transmutive Mentorship (launching Spring 2025).   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch: DM Me HereSubscribe To Newsletter: Click hereJoin Our Community: Join here   Stay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube: Healthy Mind - Healthy LifeInstagram: @podhealth.clubThreads: @podhealth.clubFacebook: Podcast HealthymindLinkedIn: Reema Chatterjee | New & New #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #mentorship #mentalhealth #personaldevelopment #leadership #wellness

19 Huhti 15min

In this eye-opening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with transformational author Richard "Trillion" Mantey, whose powerful journey from battling obesity and depression to achieving financial freedom is nothing short of remarkable. Richard shares how reprogramming the subconscious mind is the golden key to unlocking sustainable weight loss, wealth creation, and longevity. We explore the surprising role of imagination, early childhood conditioning, and limiting beliefs—and how they sabotage our goals. Richard breaks down core ideas from his bestselling books like Money Mindset and You Will Keep Struggling to Lose Weight Until You Try This, offering actionable tools to break through plateaus in both health and wealth. About the Guest:Richard "Trillion" Mantey is a 4x author whose work focuses on subconscious programming, mindset transformation, and personal empowerment. Once 224 lbs and stuck in a cycle of weight gain and financial struggle, he turned his life around using the very tools he now shares with the world. Key Takeaways: Weight loss isn’t just about diet—it’s about reprogramming your internal image. Your financial struggles may stem from subconscious beliefs formed before age 6. Imagination and repetition are powerful tools for shifting identity and habits. Affirmations and visualization can rewire your brain for lasting success. You must first become aware of your inner blocks before you can transform them.   Connect with Richard "Trillion" Mantey: https://richardtmantey.com/ Search “Richard "Trillion" Mantey” on social media and Amazon to find his books and latest insights. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM 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/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #mindset #weightloss #wealth #transformation #subconsciousmind #wellness

19 Huhti 24min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with business systems expert Marianne Page, a former McDonald’s executive with nearly 30 years of experience. Together, they dive into how entrepreneurs can reduce overwhelm by creating simple, logical, and repeatable systems—without stifling creativity. From her time at McDonald’s to mentoring small businesses globally, Marianne shares how to make operations effortless and effective. If you’re tired of running your business in chaos, this episode is your blueprint to clarity, consistency, and calm. About the Guest:Marianne Page is the founder of a global consultancy helping business owners systemize operations for sustainable growth. Drawing from 27 years at McDonald’s—an icon of operational excellence—Marianne teaches how to design “sticky systems” that empower teams, free up the founder’s time, and build scalable businesses. She’s the author of Simple, Logical, Repeatable, Process to Profit, and Mission to Manage. Key Takeaways: Systemization isn’t about rigidity—it creates freedom and reduces stress. Replace “processes” with your way of doing things for better team buy-in. Start small: capture daily routines, then build “how-to” videos or guides. Sticky systems (hiring, training, feedback) make everything actually stick. Letting go of control is essential for growth, sustainability, and mental clarity. Connect with Marianne Page:  Website: https://www.mariannepage.com LinkedIn: Marianne Page YouTube: Marianne Page Channel Email: me@mariannepage.com Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM 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/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #businesssystems #entrepreneurship #burnoutprevention #mariannepage

19 Huhti 25min

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we’re joined by Jen Hardy—COO at Academy of Action and a transformation-driven educator, speaker, and coach. Jen opens up about the toll burnout took on her career as a high school coach and athletic coordinator, and how it pushed her to redefine her life’s purpose. From sleeping in her car to rediscovering her worth beyond achievements, Jen shares the inner shifts that helped her reclaim clarity, emotional literacy, and peace. Tune in to hear her insights on nervous system regulation, identity shifts, emotional responsibility, and creating sustainable success—especially for high performers in pressure-cooker roles. About the Guest:Jen Hardy is the COO at the Academy of Action and a certified transformation coach who blends logic with emotion to help high-impact professionals evolve without burning out. A former educator and decorated championship coach, Jen now supports leaders, first responders, and change-makers in crafting emotionally resilient, purpose-driven lives. Key Takeaways: Burnout isn't just exhaustion—it's a misalignment between doing and being. The body whispers before it screams; don’t wait for the crash to make changes. Emotional literacy and saying "no" are essential to living better. Nervous system regulation is key—20-minute walks and meditation help. Letting go of an identity can feel like grief—but it’s the gateway to self. Real change starts with awareness, ownership, and presence. Connect with Jen Hardy: https://motivaction.academy/  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-jenhardy/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_jenhardy/  Follow and learn more about Jen's work through her transformational program CARES and the Academy of Action.   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch: DM Me HereSubscribe to the newsletter: Join HereBe part of the community: Join Us Stay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.clubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

19 Huhti 22min

In this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Jasmine Parker—registered nurse, functional medicine health coach, and bestselling author of Hidden Healing. Jasmine opens up about her personal battle with Hashimoto’s, anxiety, and chronic health symptoms that left her physically and emotionally drained. She shares how understanding the mind-body connection became the key to healing not just her body, but her soul. Listeners will walk away with actionable insights on how to begin their own healing journey, overcome anxiety, and create a supportive ecosystem rooted in self-trust and radical self-care. About the Guest:Jasmine Parker is a registered nurse, Certified Functional Medicine Health Coach, founder of Love Your Thyroid, and the #1 Amazon bestselling author of Hidden Healing. After struggling with brain fog, fatigue, and debilitating anxiety, Jasmine found healing through functional medicine, inner work, and a powerful reconnection with her body. Today, she empowers women with Hashimoto’s to find remission, reclaim their health, and thrive. Key Takeaways: Chronic anxiety can be a symptom of deeper imbalances, especially with thyroid and gut health. Healing requires addressing the whole body—mind, body, and soul. Unresolved trauma and stress can manifest physically and contribute to autoimmune conditions. Remission from Hashimoto’s is possible through self-advocacy, mindset work, and functional medicine. Mantras like “I am who I am, and that is enough” can ground and support your healing path. Connect with Jasmine Parker:Website: https://jasmineparkercoaching.comInstagram: @jasmineparkercoaching Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM 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/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

19 Huhti 20min

In this deeply thought-provoking yet delightfully irreverent episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Gershon Siegel—satirical sage, spiritual provocateur, and author of The Ten Commandments Reboot. Together, they unpack humanity’s forgotten Quick Setup Guide to the 3 divine gifts of intelligent awareness: the body, the emotions, and the mind. Gershon shares how these innate tools have been long ignored, misused, or overridden by fanatical dogma—and how we can reclaim them to live in balance, curiosity, and purpose. This conversation blends humor, depth, and spirituality with a refreshing take on sacred responsibility, offering insights that challenge, enlighten, and entertain. About the Guest: Gershon Siegel is the author of The Ten Commandments Reboot: An Apology from Heaven. A former columnist and publisher turned spiritual renegade, Gershon delivers ancient wisdom with a modern, satirical twist. His mission is to help people awaken from dogmatic slumber and reconnect with their divine potential—through awareness, balance, and a good laugh. Key Takeaways: Humanity's 3 divine gifts—body, emotion, and intellect—require conscious balance for authentic spiritual awareness. Most people are dominated by one gift, but true wisdom comes from aligning all three. Organized religion often starts with divine intent but can become corrupted by institutional self-preservation. Meditation, curiosity, and humor are powerful tools for reconnecting with personal divine purpose. Gershon encourages a move from inherited beliefs to conscious, individual spiritual experiences. Connect with Gershon Siegel: https://www.gershonsiegel.com/  Get his book The Ten Commandments Reboot on Amazon Follow his insights and writings via social media or search his name for more content coming soon! Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM 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/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #spiritualgrowth #awareness #intelligentconsciousness #GershonSiegel

19 Huhti 20min

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Chancellor K. Jackson—author, educator, coach, and entrepreneur—to discuss The Power of Becoming: 7 Pillars of Growth and Empowerment. Chancellor opens up about his transformative journey from football player to global educator, and how a harrowing 14-day detainment in China became the catalyst for radical self-growth and authorship. They dive deep into the importance of radical ownership, resilience, and purposeful expression, and how Chancellor now empowers aspiring authors to tell their stories—and publish bestsellers. About the Guest:Chancellor K. Jackson is a former college athlete turned international educator and bestselling author. His debut, 14 Days in Beijing, chronicled his wrongful detainment in China and catapulted him into the spotlight. His upcoming book, The Power of Becoming, distills his life lessons into 7 core pillars: discernment, success, happiness, healing, confidence, adversity, and ownership. Today, he helps young writers become bestselling authors, proving that everyone has a story worth telling. Key Takeaways: Growth often requires discomfort—transformation isn’t always pretty, but it’s powerful. Radical ownership and accountability are foundational to becoming your best self. Resilience isn't just about bouncing back, it's about evolving and finding new purpose. Purposeful expression—through writing—can be healing and life-changing. Legacy is built not just by what we achieve, but by how we uplift others in the process.   Connect with Chancellor K. Jackson: https://www.korlehpublicationsllc.com/ Search Chancellor K. Jackson on Google to find his books, social platforms, and coaching programs. Check out his latest book The Power of Becoming (available for preorder on Amazon). Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM 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/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #chancellorkjackson #thepowerofbecoming #14daysinbeijing #authorsjourney #resilience #selfgrowth

19 Huhti 23min