
ADHD Beyond Medication: A Functional Medicine Approach with Yana Kleyman
In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Yana Kleyman, a functional medicine health consultant and former doctor of pharmacy, to explore a holistic, root-cause approach to ADHD. For decades, ADHD has been treated with medications and behavioral therapy, but what if food sensitivities, gut health, and nutrient deficiencies play a bigger role than we ever imagined? Yana shares eye-opening insights into how nutrition, lifestyle, and environmental factors can significantly impact ADHxD symptoms—and how parents can support their children naturally. If you’re a parent looking for answers beyond prescriptions or simply curious about the gut-brain connection, this episode is packed with practical strategies and hope. 🎧 In this episode, you'll learn: https://atypicallyawesome.com/ ✔️ Why ADHD is often misdiagnosed and overmedicated in traditional medicine✔️ The gut-brain connection and how gut health affects ADHD symptoms✔️ How food sensitivities and nutrient deficiencies contribute to hyperactivity and inattention✔️ The biggest gaps in traditional ADHD treatment—and how functional medicine fills them✔️ Small, impactful steps parents can take today to improve their child’s ADHD symptoms naturally About Yana Kleyman Yana Kleyman is a functional medicine health consultant and a former doctor of pharmacy with over 20 years of experience in traditional healthcare. After facing her own health crisis, she discovered functional medicine and experienced a remarkable recovery through holistic healing. Now, Yana helps children with ADHD thrive naturally by identifying the root causes of their symptoms—from gut imbalances to food sensitivities and nutrient deficiencies—so they can live their best lives without unnecessary medications. 📌 Key Takeaways: ✅ ADHD isn’t just about the brain—it’s about the body. Gut health, inflammation, and diet all play a major role.✅ Food sensitivities cause inflammation and neurotoxicity. Ingredients like artificial dyes, preservatives, and processed foods can worsen ADHD symptoms.✅ Nutrient deficiencies are often overlooked. Minerals like zinc, magnesium, and iron are critical for brain function and focus.✅ Functional medicine treats the root cause. Unlike traditional ADHD treatment, which only manages symptoms, a functional approach looks at diet, lifestyle, and holistic healing.✅ Small changes make a big difference. Simple shifts—like improving diet, reducing screen time, and optimizing sleep—can lead to major improvements in ADHD symptoms. 🌟 Connect with Yana Kleyman: 🎙️ Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? 📩 DM me on PodMatch:Send me a message!📨 Subscribe to my newsletter:Healthy Mind Newsletter🌍 Join our community:Healthy Mind Community 📺 Follow & Stay Connected:📹 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty 👉 If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it!📢 Drop a comment or DM me—what’s one small step you’ll take today to support better brain health? #ADHDAwareness #FunctionalMedicine #HealthyMind #GutBrainConnection #Neurodiversity #NutritionMatters #MentalHealthMatters #HolisticHealing
14 Maalis 25min

The Hidden Mental Health Struggles of Immigrants with Richard Hsung
In 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 first-generation immigrant, and how women immigrants today continue to face similar battles. If you've ever struggled with belonging or wondered about the untold stories of those around you, this episode is a must-listen. About the Guest Richard Hsung is the son of Jean Perkins and the author of Spring Flower, a memoir chronicling his mother’s incredible life journey. Having spent over a decade piecing together her story, Richard provides a deep and moving perspective on the immigrant experience, resilience, and generational trauma. Key Takeaways ✔️ The Mental Toll of Immigration: How displacement, cultural identity struggles, and bureaucracy affect mental health.✔️ Intergenerational Trauma: How past hardships shape future generations and how healing is possible.✔️ Resilience & Survival: The power of storytelling in preserving history and overcoming personal struggles.✔️ Women & Immigrant Challenges: The ongoing struggles immigrant women face in balancing careers and societal expectations. Connect with Richard H. Sung 📖 Get Spring Flower on Amazon or Barnes & Noble🌐 Visit richardperkinshung.com Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? 📩 DM me on PodMatch – Message Here📩 Subscribe to my Newsletter📩 Join our Community Stay Tuned & Follow Us! 🎥 YouTube - @healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram - @podhealth.club🧵 Threads - @podhealth.club📘 Facebook - Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn - Avik Chakraborty 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! If today’s episode resonated with you, share it on social media and tag us! #HealthyMind #MentalHealth #ImmigrantStories #Podcast #RichardHSung #SpringFlower #podmatch
14 Maalis 21min

Unlocking True Mind-Body Connection Through Nervous System Regulation with Kelly Hale
In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Kelly Hale, founder of Gutsy Brain Movement, to explore how nervous system regulation is the key to achieving a true mind-body connection. Most of us are unknowingly stuck in survival mode, leading to stress, digestive issues, brain fog, and chronic fatigue. Kelly shares her expertise in movement-based healing and simple techniques to rewire your nervous system for ease, resilience, and emotional balance. If you’ve ever struggled with traditional meditation or felt disconnected from your body, this episode will give you practical movement-based strategies to regulate your nervous system and reclaim your body’s natural ability to heal. About the Guest:Kelly Hale is a nervous system regulation expert, occupational therapist, and movement-based healer with over 25 years of experience. A former “meditation dropout,” she developed an innovative movement-based approach to nervous system healing, helping individuals break free from survival mode and feel truly at home in their bodies. Key Takeaways:✔ Nervous System & Stress: Many of us are running on autopilot survival mode without realizing it.✔ Signs of Dysregulation: Anxiety, brain fog, gut issues, constant busyness, or feeling stuck in freeze mode.✔ Movement is Medicine: Traditional stillness-based meditation isn’t for everyone. Intentional movement can be a powerful alternative.✔ Cross-Body Movements for Balance: Simple exercises like walking, cross-crawls, and "snow angels" help restore nervous system balance.✔ Emotions in Motion: Unprocessed emotions get stored in our tissues—movement helps release them safely.✔ Small Steps, Big Impact: Just 5 minutes a day of mindful movement can shift your nervous system from stress to ease. Connect with Kelly Hale:📌 Website & Free Resources:InspiredWell.com/innerpeace📌 Instagram:@GutsyBrainMovement📌 Facebook:Kelly Hale – Gutsy Brain Movement 🌟 Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM me on PodMatch!🔗 Message Me Here 📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter:🔗 HealthyMindByAvik 👥 Join the Community:🔗 Health Mind Network 📢 Stay Tuned & Follow Us!▶️ YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club📌 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn:Avik 🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! #MindBodyHealing #NervousSystem #HealthyMind #Podmatch
14 Maalis 27min

The 17-Second Rule for Wellness & Success with Jenny Harkleroad
What if you could reprogram your mind for health, happiness, and success in just 17 seconds? Sounds too good to be true? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Jenny Harkleroad, a mind-change expert, bestselling author, and subconscious reprogramming coach, to discuss how you can transform your mindset, break limiting beliefs, and create the life you truly want. After a devastating back injury, Jenny discovered the power of the subconscious mind and healed herself from chronic pain, emotional struggles, and destructive thought patterns. Today, she shares how you can apply her 17-second rule and her LEAP Transformation App to rewire your brain, change negative thought patterns, and finally achieve your goals effortlessly. If you've ever struggled with bad habits, self-doubt, or subconscious roadblocks, this episode is your game-changer! About the Guest – Jenny Harkleroad Jenny Harkleroad is a #1 Bestselling Author, International Speaker, and Subconscious Mind Change Expert. After a life-altering hiking accident, she went from chronic pain and frustration to total mind and body transformation using the power of subconscious reprogramming. She is the founder of Balanced You, where she helps people break free from subconscious limitations and create the health, wealth, and happiness they desire. Key Takeaways from the Episode ✅ The 17-Second Rule – If you focus on a thought for more than 17 seconds, it creates an emotion; after 68 seconds, it starts shaping your reality. Be mindful of your thoughts!✅ Your Subconscious Mind Runs the Show – It’s 1 million times more powerful than your conscious mind and controls 95% of your actions. Reprogram it for success!✅ Emotional Pain Creates Physical Pain – Your thoughts and unresolved emotions can manifest as chronic illness and discomfort. Healing your mind heals your body.✅ LEAP Transformation App – A science-backed tool that rewires your subconscious mind for effortless habit change and personal growth.✅ Change Begins with Awareness – The first step to transformation is to become aware of your thoughts, stories, and patterns—then shift them to align with your goals. How to Connect with Jenny Harkleroad 🌐 Website:BalancedYou.org📲 Download LEAP Transformation App: Available on the App Store & Play Store🎁 Free Resources & Masterclasses: Visit BalancedYou.org for free mind-change tools! Stay Connected with Healthy Mind, Healthy Life! 💬 Want to be a guest on the show? Send me a message on PodMatch!👉 DM Me Here:PodMatch Link 📢 Subscribe & Join the Community!📰 Newsletter:Subscribe Here👥 Join Our Community:Healthy Mind Network 🎥 Follow for More Mindset & Wellness Tips!🔴 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club💬 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty 🎧 Loved the episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this message today! #HealthyMind #MindsetShift #SubconsciousMind #SuccessHabits #MindChange #PersonalGrowth #podmatch
14 Maalis 18min

Balancing a Healthy Mind and Startup Life with Jason Vego
Entrepreneurship 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, exercise, meditation, and relationship management. Tune in to learn how small, sustainable habits can help you thrive in both business and life. About Jason Vego Jason is a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in communications and storytelling. Before launching BEVZ, he led global employee communications at Citrix and even started a failed startup—an experience that fueled his growth. His journey highlights the importance of adaptability, prioritization, and emotional intelligence in leadership. Key Takeaways: ✅ The warning signs of burnout and how to prevent it✅ How small wellness habits (like journaling and morning routines) create a big impact✅ The role of food, exercise, and sleep in staying mentally sharp as a founder✅ Maintaining relationships while running a startup—without guilt✅ Why "You are not your company" is the best advice for struggling entrepreneurs Connect with Jason Vego 📍 LinkedIn: Jason Vego📍 Website: BEVZ Join the Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Community! 🎤 Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM me on PodMatch!👉 DM Me Here 📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter: Click Here👥 Join the Community: Join Here Follow for More Insights! ▶️ YouTube: @healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram: @podhealth.club📜 Threads: @podhealth.club📘 Facebook: Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn: Avik Chakraborty 🔥 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share with someone who needs to hear this message! Until next time, stay balanced and keep thriving. 💙 #Entrepreneurship #MentalHealth #StartupLife #FounderWellness #HealthyMindHealthyLife #podmatch
14 Maalis 22min

Healing from Betrayal with Dr. Debi Silber: Why Unhealed Trauma Impacts Your Health, Work & Relationships
Betrayal—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 even self-sabotaging behaviors. Most importantly, she walks us through five proven stages of healing that allow us to move forward stronger than ever. If you've ever felt stuck, unable to trust, or unsure why certain patterns keep repeating in your life, this episode is for you. About Dr. Debi Silber Dr. Debi is a #1 international bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and the founder of The PBT (Post Betrayal Transformation) Institute. Her pioneering research has changed the way we understand betrayal trauma and healing, making her a go-to expert in the field. She is also the creator of National Forgiveness Day, encouraging deep healing and emotional freedom. Key Takeaways: ✅ Betrayal is not just emotional—it manifests in physical health issues, stress-related diseases, and burnout✅ Post-Betrayal Syndrome affects 100,000+ people, with symptoms like exhaustion, digestive issues, lack of focus, and trust issues✅ Many people stay stuck in Stage 3 of healing—how to recognize if you’re one of them✅ Self-sabotage is a common response to betrayal—how to break free✅ The 5 stages of healing betrayal trauma and how to move forward powerfully Connect with Dr. Debi Silber 📍 Website: The PBT Institute📍 Take the Post-Betrayal Syndrome Quiz: Click Here📍 Instagram: @debisilber📍 LinkedIn: Dr. Debi Silber Join the Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Community! 🎤 Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM me on PodMatch!👉 DM Me Here 📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter: Click Here👥 Join the Community: Join Here Follow for More Insights! ▶️ YouTube: @healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram: @podhealth.club📜 Threads: @podhealth.club📘 Facebook: Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn: Avik Chakraborty 🔥 If this episode resonated with you, take a screenshot, share it on social media, and tag us! Let’s keep the conversation going. 💙 #BetrayalHealing #MentalHealth #TraumaRecovery #HealthyMindHealthyLife #TrustAgain #HealingJourney #podmatch
14 Maalis 21min

Healing, Purpose & Transformation: Dr. Erica Elliott’s Journey to Environmental Medicine
In this eye-opening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Erica Elliott, a trailblazing physician, environmental medicine expert, and author. Dr. Elliott shares her remarkable journey from working in conventional medicine to uncovering the hidden dangers of environmental toxins—a realization that changed the course of her career and personal health. After falling severely ill from sick building syndrome, Dr. Elliott discovered the devastating effects of environmental toxins on our health. Through holistic healing, detoxification, and lifestyle changes, she not only reclaimed her health but also became a leading expert in environmental medicine, helping patients worldwide overcome chronic conditions. If you’ve ever struggled with mysterious health issues, chronic fatigue, or unexplained symptoms, this episode will help you understand the impact of toxins in your environment and what you can do to protect your health. About Dr. Erica Elliott Dr. Elliott is a board-certified physician, speaker, and author specializing in environmental and integrative medicine. She is known as the "Medical Detective" for her ability to uncover and treat hidden health issues caused by environmental toxins. She has worked across the globe, from the Navajo Nation to India, and continues to help patients achieve true healing beyond prescription drugs. Key Takeaways: ✅ Environmental toxins are silently harming our health—Poor indoor air quality, chemicals in food, and pollution contribute to chronic illness.✅ Sick building syndrome is real—Many modern buildings release harmful chemicals that trigger severe health issues.✅ Healing requires lifestyle changes—Dr. Elliott reversed her own illness through sauna therapy, a clean diet, filtered water, meditation, and nature exposure.✅ Chronic conditions aren't just bad luck—Toxins, poor diet, and stress play a significant role in autoimmune diseases, mental health issues, and hormonal imbalances.✅ Traditional medicine often overlooks root causes—Mainstream healthcare focuses on symptom management, but true healing happens by addressing the environment and lifestyle. Connect with Dr. Erica Elliott 📖 Read Her Books: Medicine & Miracles in the High Desert: My Life Among the Navajo People From Mountains to Medicine: Scaling the Heights in Search of My Calling 🌍 Website:www.ericaelliottmd.com📍 Instagram:@dr.ericaelliott Join the Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Community! 💡 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who needs to hear this! 🔔 Subscribe & Leave a Review – Your feedback helps bring more insightful conversations to the show. 📩 Stay Connected:📺 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📷 Instagram:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Health Community 👉 Until next time, prioritize your health, take control of your environment, and embrace a life of vitality. 🌿💙 #EnvironmentalMedicine #HolisticHealing #SickBuildingSyndrome #ToxicFreeLiving #HealthTransformation #HealthyMindHealthyLife #podmatch
14 Maalis 26min

Overcoming Trauma & Embracing Sovereignty: A Journey to Healing with Batrice Cordova
In this raw and powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Batrice Cordova, an entrepreneur, survivor, and advocate for resilience and empowerment, as she shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming childhood trauma, abusive relationships, addiction, and profound loss. After years of struggling, Batrice reclaimed her life, embraced sobriety, and now runs her own beauty and wellness business, Midnight Beauty by Batrice. This is her first time sharing her story publicly, and it's a conversation you won't want to miss. If you've ever felt stuck, lost, or broken, this episode is a reminder that healing is possible and you are not alone. 🎧 In This Episode, You'll Learn: ✔️ How Batrice found the strength to escape an abusive relationship✔️ The wake-up call that led her to choose sobriety after years of addiction✔️ Why grief doesn’t fade, but we can learn to carry it with love✔️ The importance of self-care and mental wellness in healing✔️ How daily mindset shifts can help break destructive cycles✔️ What to do if you're at rock bottom and feel like there’s no way out 🌟 About Batrice Cordova Batrice Cordova is a resilient survivor, entrepreneur, and advocate for healing and self-empowerment. Her journey has taken her through childhood trauma, abusive relationships, addiction, and the devastating loss of a child, yet she has emerged stronger, choosing to rebuild, heal, and inspire others. Now, with over 400 days of sobriety, Batrice runs Midnight Beauty by Batrice, a beauty and wellness brand dedicated to self-care and empowerment. She shares her story to remind others that healing is always possible, no matter how deep the wounds. 📌 Key Takeaways: ✅ “I was sick and tired of being sick and tired.” The moment that made Batrice choose recovery✅ “No one should have to experience loss alone.” How grief can transform into strength✅ “Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s survival.” Why taking care of yourself is the first step to healing✅ “You are worthy of love, healing, and happiness.” The message for anyone feeling stuck✅ "Look at the early warning signs in relationships." How to recognize red flags before it's too late 📲 Connect with Batrice Cordova: https://linkmate.one/Midnite_Beauty_by_Batrice 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? 📩 DM me on PodMatch:Send me a message!📨 Subscribe to my newsletter:Healthy Mind Newsletter🌍 Join our community:Healthy Mind Community 📺 Follow & Stay Connected:📹 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty 👉 If this episode touched your heart, please share it with someone who needs it.📢 Drop a comment or DM me—what’s one thing you’ve done to heal from past trauma? #HealingJourney #Sobriety #OvercomingTrauma #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #Survivor #HealthyMindHealthyLife #podmatch
14 Maalis 22min





















