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

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Matthew Diamante, founder of Hey Tony, a marketing agency that helps small businesses master SEO and social media. With over 243,000 Instagram followers, Matthew has built a personal brand that simplifies digital marketing into actionable strategies. But today’s conversation goes beyond marketing. We dive deep into work-life balance—does it even exist for entrepreneurs?—and the reality of failure in business. Is hustle culture the only way to success, or is there a smarter, more sustainable approach? Matthew shares candid insights about burnout, learning from failures, and how to build a business without losing yourself in the process. If you're an entrepreneur, creative, or someone struggling to juggle work and life, this episode is for you! About the Guest:   Matthew Diamante is the founder of Hey Tony, a digital marketing agency helping businesses dominate SEO and social media without breaking the bank. Having helped countless brands rank #1 on Google and grow their online presence, Matthew knows what it takes to build a thriving business. But beyond marketing, he understands the challenges of finding balance, failing forward, and staying sane while growing a company. Key Takeaways:   ✅ Work-life balance is not about a perfect 50/50 split—it’s about intentional prioritization✅ Hustle culture isn’t sustainable—working smart trumps mindless grinding✅ Failure isn’t the end; it’s a learning opportunity—embrace it and pivot when necessary✅ Burnout is real—get enough sleep, take breaks, and set boundaries to avoid it✅ Take small steps forward—you don’t need to conquer the mountain in a day   Connect with Matthew Diamante:   🔗 Website: HeyTony.ca📲 Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @MatthewDiamante🔗 Find all links in the show notes!   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?   📩 DM me on PodMatch → Message Here   Stay Connected & Join Our Community!   📩 Subscribe to Newsletter → Join Here👥 Join Our Community → Join Now   📺 Follow us for more content:🔹 YouTube → @healthymind-healthylife📷 Instagram → @podhealth.club🧵 Threads → @podhealth.club📘 Facebook → Podcast: Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn → Connect with Avik 🔥 If this episode resonated with you, share it with fellow entrepreneurs, leave a review, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations! 🎙️ Always remember: It’s okay to fail, but it’s not okay to quit. Keep learning, keep growing, and most importantly—enjoy the process! #podmatch

19 Maalis 25min

In 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 connect with others and drive real results.   🔑 Key Takeaways: Why Communication Fails: The biggest mistakes business owners make in communication. The BANK Methodology: How to tailor your message to match the personality type of your audience. Sales & Relationships: How adapting to different communication styles can improve business, marriage, and even parenting. Digital Communication: Tips on how to navigate emails, social media, and online interactions more effectively. Actionable Steps: How to crack your own communication code and start improving today.   About Our Guest – Kelly Leightner   Kelly is a certified expert in personality intelligence and the BANK methodology, a system designed to help people connect better and sell more by speaking to their audience’s core values. With a diverse background as a nurse, NLP practitioner, and coach, Kelly has seen firsthand how effective communication can transform relationships, sales, and leadership.   Connect with Kelly:  https://www.crackmycode.com/Kelly    Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?   DM on PodMatch: Message Me Here 📩 Subscribe to Newsletter: Join Here🌎 Join Our Community: Connect Here   Follow Us for More:   🎥 YouTube: @healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram: @podhealth.club💬 Threads: @podhealth.club📘 Facebook: Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn: Avik Chakraborty 💡 If this episode gave you an AHA moment, share it with someone who needs to hear it! Let’s build stronger relationships, businesses, and communities—one meaningful conversation at a time. 🎙️ Until next time, take care of your mind, body, and life! #podmatch #healthymind #communication #sales #growth #business #success #podmatch

19 Maalis 28min

In 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.   🎧 Listen in to learn:✔️ Why hustle culture leads to burnout and failure✔️ How boundaries actually help you show up better✔️ The importance of aligning business goals with your ideal life✔️ Simple shifts to break free from toxic work cycles✔️ A powerful exercise to design your dream business and life   👤 About Emily McDonald: Emily McDonald is a business strategist, mentor, and founder who has helped countless female entrepreneurs build successful, sustainable businesses. She scaled her first company from her living room to seven figures, raised over $1M in venture capital, and now guides women to create businesses that align with their lives—without burnout.   🔗 Connect with Emily McDonald:   📲 Instagram: @FounderEmily👩‍💻 Free Female Founders Community: Join Here   💡 Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?   💌 DM me on PodMatch:Send me a message📩 Subscribe to my Newsletter:Join here👥 Join Our Community:Connect on Nas.io   📲 Stay Tuned & Follow Us!   📺 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club🧵 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast: Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it! Remember, you don't have to choose between success and well-being—you can have both. #podmatch

19 Maalis 23min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty dives into the transformative power of writing as therapy with author Carla Vergot. While many turn to journaling to process emotions, Carla shares how writing fiction can be just as therapeutic, if not more so. Through her own experience of writing the Lily Barlow Series while navigating her husband's cancer diagnosis, Carla discovered that storytelling provided solace, humor, and healing. Listen in as we explore how writing can serve as an emotional sandbox, a tool for self-discovery, and a creative escape during life’s toughest moments. If you've ever considered writing but weren’t sure where to start, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and a reminder that your story matters. About the Guest: Carla Vergot is the author of the Lily Barlow Series and is currently working on her fourth book. Her journey into writing took an unexpected turn when her husband was diagnosed with cancer. What started as a dark mystery novel evolved into a lighthearted, humorous story—exactly what she needed during that difficult time. Today, she shares her insights on how fiction can be a powerful tool for healing and self-exploration.   Key Takeaways: Writing fiction can be just as therapeutic as journaling, offering a safe space to process emotions. Carla’s book transformed as she subconsciously wrote what she needed to feel—lightness and humor. Fiction allows for emotional exploration in a way that feels safe and creative. Developing a unique writing voice is a journey that takes practice, patience, and authenticity. A critique partner can be a game-changer for any writer, providing accountability and valuable feedback. The most important step to becoming a writer? Just start. Write something down and refine as you go.   Connect with Carla: https://carlavergot.com/  Buy her books at your favorite independent bookstore (available via Ingram). Join her Facebook group: Carla Vergot’s Back Porch (mention the podcast when requesting to join!). Follow her on Instagram and TikTok for updates and writing insights.   Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM me on PodMatch: Send me a message: PodMatch Link Subscribe to Newsletter: Subscribe Here Join Community: Join Here   Stay Tuned and Follow Us! YouTube: @healthymind-healthylife Instagram: @podhealth.club Threads: @podhealth.club Facebook: Podcast Healthymind LinkedIn: New and New If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs a little creative encouragement today. Your story matters—writing it down might just change your life! #podmatch

19 Maalis 29min

In 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 biggest mistakes inventors make, how AI is shaping the patent landscape, and why securing intellectual property is essential for long-term success. 📌 Key Topics Discussed: What exactly is a patent, and why does it matter? Do you need to be a big tech company to file for a patent? Step-by-step breakdown of the patent process (from idea to protection). Common mistakes inventors make when filing for patents. The importance of NDAs & protecting your ideas before filing. How patent laws differ globally (USA vs. Europe vs. China). The Amazon Neutral Patent Evaluation process for infringement cases. How to ensure your patent claims hold up in court. If you've ever wondered "Should I patent this?"—this episode is for you! About the Guest – Austin Bonderer   Austin Bonderer is a seasoned patent attorney who has helped companies and individuals secure patents worldwide. With an extensive background as a U.S. Patent Examiner, he understands both sides of the patent process, giving his clients a unique advantage in protecting their intellectual property. His expertise spans nanotechnology, Fortune 100 patents, and international patent law.   Connect with Austin Bonderer:   🌐 Website:www.bonderpatents.com🔍 Google Search: “Austin Bonderer Patent Attorney”   Connect with Avik & Healthy Mind, Healthy Life:   🌟 Want to be a guest? DM on PodMatch!💬 DM Here:PodMatch Link📩 Subscribe to Newsletter:Join Here👥 Join the Community:Join Now   📢 Follow for More Insights & Episodes:▶️ YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📷 Instagram:@podhealth.club🧵 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty 🔖 Hashtags: #Patents #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #IntellectualProperty #HealthyMindHealthyLife #podmatch ✨ Your ideas are valuable! Take the right steps to protect them and turn them into lasting success. See you in the next episode!

19 Maalis 23min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Angelo Valenti, a consulting psychologist with over 40 years of experience. Dr. Valenti shares insights from his book, You Are Making This Way Too Hard: Find Your Easy Way to Enjoy Life, helping listeners discover how to simplify life, strengthen relationships, and embrace self-love. From overcoming the social media comparison trap to setting healthy boundaries and making confident decisions, this conversation is packed with actionable advice for anyone looking to break free from stress and live with ease and purpose.   About the Guest:Dr. Angelo Valenti is a renowned consulting psychologist specializing in decision-making, relationships, and personal growth. With decades of experience, he has guided individuals and businesses toward clarity and fulfillment. His book, You Are Making This Way Too Hard, offers a roadmap for embracing joy and making life simpler, happier, and more meaningful.   Key Takeaways:✔️ Stop Overcomplicating Life: We often make life harder than it needs to be. Joy is found in the present, not in chasing an ideal future.✔️ Social Media vs. Reality: Comparing ourselves to the curated lives we see online is a losing game. Focus on your personal journey.✔️ Surround Yourself with the Right People: Relationships should uplift you, not drain you. Seek out positive, supportive individuals.✔️ The Power of Saying No: Setting healthy boundaries isn’t selfish—it’s essential for well-being.✔️ Self-Love is Not Selfish: Treat yourself with kindness, recognize your worth, and take care of your mind and body.✔️ Decision-Making Simplified: Most decisions aren’t life-or-death. Make the best choice you can in the moment and move forward with confidence.✔️ Take Control of Your Happiness: Your mindset shapes your reality. Focus on what you can control, and embrace small joys every day.   Connect with Dr. Angelo Valenti:🌎 Website: www.angelovalenti.com📖 Get the Book: Available on Amazon & Audible📩 Contact: Reach out via his website for insights and updates   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM me on PodMatch: Send me a message   Stay Connected & Join Our Community:📩 Subscribe to Newsletter: Healthy Mind by Avik👥 Join the Community: Healthy Mind Network📺 YouTube: @healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram: @podhealth.club🧵 Threads: @podhealth.club📘 Facebook: Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn: Connect with Avik   🔊 If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who needs a little more joy in their life. Leave a review, subscribe, and remember—happiness isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment. It’s about choosing to enjoy life right now! #HealthyMind #SelfLove #WellnessPodcast #PersonalGrowth #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #Podcast

19 Maalis 27min

In 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 tap into their innate ability to heal. If you've ever been told your illness defines your future, this episode is your wake-up call!   About the Guest   Baba Sam Shelley is the founder of Beyond Head Trash, Inner Healer School, and Vibrant Soul Society. He has dedicated his life to helping people unlock their self-healing abilities. With over 600 videos, books, and courses, he empowers individuals to break free from limiting beliefs and discover true health and well-being.   Key Takeaways   ✅ A diagnosis is just information—not a life sentence.✅ The biggest obstacle to healing is the mind’s attachment to limiting beliefs.✅ Meditation can be a powerful tool for healing, but it doesn’t have to be traditional—mindfulness in daily life works too.✅ Healing isn't just physical; emotional and spiritual healing play a crucial role.✅ True health is about enjoying life in the present, not just being symptom-free.   Connect with Baba Sam Shelley   🌐 Website:BeyondHeadTrash.com📅 Book a Free Healing Session: Available on his website🎥 YouTube: Over 600 videos on healing and mindfulness   Join the Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Community!   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM me on PodMatch!🔗 DM Me Here:PodMatch Link📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter:Healthy Mind by Avik💬 Join the Community:Healthy Mind Community   Stay Connected & Follow Us!   📺 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club🧵 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty 🎧 If this episode inspired you, share it with someone who needs to hear it! Remember, your diagnosis does not define you—your belief in healing does. 💙 #Podcast #Healing #MentalHealth #Mindfulness #HealthyMind #Wellness

19 Maalis 25min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we dive deep into the science of inclusion with Paolo Gaudiano, a former aerospace engineer turned DEI expert. Paolo, the author of Measuring Inclusion: Higher Profits and Happier People Without Guesswork or Backlash, breaks down how businesses can quantify the impact of inclusion, avoid common DEI pitfalls, and boost their bottom line. He shares compelling analogies, including why just hiring for diversity isn't enough—and how creating a truly inclusive environment is what leads to real business success. If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or professional looking to make smarter, data-driven business decisions about diversity, this episode is for you!   About the Guest:   Paolo Gaudiano is the President of Aleria, a DEI tech company, and an adjunct professor at NYU Stern. With a background spanning neuroscience, AI, and corporate strategy, Paolo has dedicated himself to shifting the DEI conversation from soft talk to hard data. His TEDx talk on inclusion was featured on the main TED platform, and his book is a must-read for leaders navigating today's complex workplace dynamics.   Key Takeaways:   ✔️ Inclusion is the Foundation – Diversity is the result, but inclusion is the key action businesses must take to improve retention and performance.✔️ Measure Inclusion, Not Just Diversity – Simply hiring more diverse employees doesn’t work if they don’t feel included. Retention and workplace experiences matter.✔️ The Cost of Exclusion is Real – Companies lose money when employees leave due to non-inclusive environments.✔️ Data > Guesswork – Leaders need quantifiable methods to track inclusion, not just policies and quotas.✔️ Avoiding Backlash – The DEI backlash is fueled by misconceptions; businesses must frame inclusion as a business strategy, not just a moral cause.   Connect with Paolo Gaudiano:   📖 Get His Book:Measuring Inclusion – Available on Amazon & all major bookstores🎤 Watch His TED Talk:Find it on TED.org (Search: Paolo Gaudiano)🌎 Visit His Company:Aleria Tech   Stay Connected with Healthy Mind, Healthy Life!   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch!🔗 DM Me Here:PodMatch📩 Subscribe to Our Newsletter:Healthy Mind by Avik🌎 Join Our Community:Healthy Mind Network   💬 Follow Us for More!▶️ YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club💬 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Healthy Mind Podcast💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty #DEI #Inclusion #WorkplaceSuccess #HealthyMind #BusinessGrowth #Leadership

18 Maalis 23min