Writing Through the Pain: Martina Gruppo's Journey to Healing and Empowerment
Healthy Mind, Healthy Life10 Aug 2024

Writing Through the Pain: Martina Gruppo's Journey to Healing and Empowerment

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Martina Gruppo, a newly published English author whose memoir sheds light on her decades-long entanglement with a covert narcissist. Martina shares her deeply personal journey of overcoming immense challenges, including infertility, cancer, and the psychological scars left by an abusive relationship. Through the transformative power of writing, Martina found not only peace but also the strength to reclaim her life. Join us as we explore how reliving trauma through storytelling can lead to healing and self-empowerment, offering hope and inspiration to those facing similar battles.----more----

00:04:05.370 --> 00:04:17.210 Avik Chakraborty: Hello! And welcome to another episode of healthy mind, healthy life, where we explore the deep and often difficult journeys of healing, resilience and self discovery.

52 00:04:17.519 --> 00:04:26.900 Avik Chakraborty: I'm your host, awick. And today we are diving into the transmitive power of writing as a tool for overcoming the trauma.

53 00:04:27.180 --> 00:04:29.750 Avik Chakraborty: Our guest today is Martina

54 00:04:29.820 --> 00:04:31.499 Avik Chakraborty: so welcome to the show, Martina.

55 00:04:31.760 --> 00:04:34.749 Martina Gruppo: Hi, thank you very much for having me as a guest.

56 00:04:35.380 --> 00:04:42.139 Avik Chakraborty: Lovely, lovely, so, Martina, like, before we start our conversation today, I would quickly love to introduce you to all of our listeners that

57 00:04:42.560 --> 00:04:54.663 Avik Chakraborty: the listeners. Martina is a newly published English author who has courageously shared her life story in her memoir. So her book Details

58 00:04:55.200 --> 00:05:01.309 Avik Chakraborty: the Decades she spent entangled with a covert narcissist.

59 00:05:01.330 --> 00:05:08.519 Avik Chakraborty: revealing how a lack of boundaries made her a prime target for this kind of abuse.

60 00:05:08.840 --> 00:05:23.189 Avik Chakraborty: So, despite facing the immense challenges from the infertility and the cancer to the psychological scars of an abusive relationships. Martina has continually

61 00:05:23.480 --> 00:05:24.300 Avik Chakraborty: big

62 00:05:24.490 --> 00:05:28.040 Avik Chakraborty: posted up and found the new strength.

63 00:05:28.870 --> 00:05:39.880 Avik Chakraborty: So she now lives south of Rome, running a successful B, 2 B teaching English online and managing a thriving airbnb.

64 00:05:40.480 --> 00:05:49.290 Avik Chakraborty: It's really awesome, right? So her story is one of the humor, heartbreak, and ultimately healing.

65 00:05:50.240 --> 00:06:04.079 Avik Chakraborty: So join us as we explore how, relieving her trauma through writing, not only brought Martina peace, but also empowered her to reclaim her life. So, without further ado, welcome again to the show. Martina.

66 00:06:04.420 --> 00:06:10.816 Martina Gruppo: Okay, thank you. That's quite an introduction. Thank you very much.

67 00:06:13.539 --> 00:06:14.199 Avik Chakraborty: Yeah.

68 00:06:14.630 --> 00:06:17.860 Martina Gruppo: So. Yes, sorry. Sorry. Sorry I didn't.

69 00:06:17.860 --> 00:06:27.140 Avik Chakraborty: Okay. So so, Martina, like I, I was reading your bio, and from there I have 2 things in my mind. So I thought like, I'll I'll I'll quickly

70 00:06:27.670 --> 00:06:46.759 Avik Chakraborty: discuss this while we are on the show. So so your memoir is deeply, deeply personal, and the raw so if you can share what initially inspired you to start writing about your experiences with the covert night narcissist.

71 00:06:48.039 --> 00:07:02.889 Martina Gruppo: Well, for me it was. It was a way of explaining what had happened, and initially I wasn't even interested in writing a book. It started out as a blog. A pretty angry

72 00:07:03.740 --> 00:07:32.149 Martina Gruppo: you know, an a an angry insight insightful because it was an also very present book that a blog that I was writing because I needed to try and understand what I'd actually been through for previous decade. And indeed, you know the time before that, and it started. It started out as just a way of writing down things, you know. Is this what happened? And then sort of seeing it for what it really was.

73 00:07:32.150 --> 00:07:45.829 Martina Gruppo: and the writing was helping me. I think I wrote about it in the book, see through, see things almost clearly. It was as if I was speaking another language. I was starting to understand what had actually happened to me.

74 00:07:46.210 --> 00:07:48.370 Martina Gruppo: and it was horrible.

75 00:07:48.380 --> 00:07:53.360 Martina Gruppo: really traumatic, because everything that you believe.

76 00:07:53.570 --> 00:07:53.970 Avik Chakraborty: Yeah.

77 00:07:53.970 --> 00:08:02.519 Martina Gruppo: That you had believed in for your entire life. Suddenly you see through, you see it clearly, and you see what it really is.

78 00:08:02.530 --> 00:08:28.070 Martina Gruppo: And gradually I through the writing I was expressing myself, and I was going through. It's like looking. I guess it's like looking at an album of photographs. Very old photographs and looking at them and thinking, Oh, gosh! I didn't remember. Oh, no, now I remember that. But you see something more clearly. I mean, it's not as pleasant as looking at photographs, because obviously the real, the realistic situation is that

79 00:08:29.190 --> 00:08:35.309 Martina Gruppo: is that what you thought you were living through was a lie basically.

80 00:08:36.080 --> 00:08:37.659 Avik Chakraborty: Understood. Understood.

81 00:08:38.070 --> 00:08:40.986 Avik Chakraborty: So okay. And and

82 00:08:42.380 --> 00:08:45.643 Avik Chakraborty: also, when we're talking about this. So

83 00:08:47.758 --> 00:08:56.061 Avik Chakraborty: writing often, I mean, writing can often be a kind of carthratic process. Right? So

84 00:08:56.870 --> 00:09:06.249 Avik Chakraborty: how did revisiting such painful memories impact you emotionally while you writing your book.

85 00:09:06.880 --> 00:09:16.469 Martina Gruppo: Well, it was interesting, because when I decided to actually write, start writing the book, I went right back to the very, very beginning of us, if you like, because.

86 00:09:16.670 --> 00:09:29.910 Martina Gruppo: you know, it seems to be very one sided when I was writing the book, but sorry when I was writing the blog. I was lashing out when I wrote the book. I had to start from a completely different perspective, because otherwise

87 00:09:30.280 --> 00:09:50.989 Martina Gruppo: how could anybody be convinced? In the same way I was convinced by him, unless they could see what I saw from the very beginning. So, even though it was painful to revisit that time, I had to show the reader why I fell for somebody like him. So that cathartic process started happening at the

88 00:09:51.560 --> 00:09:58.440 Martina Gruppo: very slowly at the beginning of writing the book because I had to describe who I was, and I guess

89 00:09:58.790 --> 00:10:11.160 Martina Gruppo: I guess in some way you take on a certain amount of responsibility because of the fact that you have lower boundaries, and that's the way they get in. When I say they, I mean sort of a narcissistic

90 00:10:11.220 --> 00:10:14.999 Martina Gruppo: person can invigo themselves into your life.

91 00:10:15.260 --> 00:10:23.919 Martina Gruppo: but there has to be a certain amount of allowance, because you have such low boundaries. Do you see what I mean? You know, in terms of

92 00:10:24.630 --> 00:10:46.600 Martina Gruppo: not being able to say no, not being, you know, being swayed by guilt, being open to brainwashing, emotional brainwashing in a way, I think you know. That's that's what happens. But you have to show the reader from the very start how and why you fell for such a thing, because it's almost unbelievable as you work your way through it.

93 00:10:47.640 --> 00:10:50.609 Avik Chakraborty: Exactly. That's very, very true. Yeah, yeah.

94 00:10:51.220 --> 00:11:07.379 Avik Chakraborty: And also at the same time, like you mentioned that the process of writing helped you establish those boundaries. So if you can also talk about this experience like shifted your ability to say no when something didn't feel right.

95 00:11:08.750 --> 00:11:12.719 Martina Gruppo: Yeah, that's that's I have to say, that's a work in progress.

96 00:11:12.720 --> 00:11:14.520 Avik Chakraborty: Yeah.

97 00:11:14.520 --> 00:11:15.910 Martina Gruppo: The very beginning.

98 00:11:15.910 --> 00:11:16.410 Avik Chakraborty: Hmm.

99 00:11:16.410 --> 00:11:41.450 Martina Gruppo: When when you're susceptible to this kind of abuse, I think it's because you tend to be a people pleaser, you want everything to be right, and they capitalize on that kind of thing. And also I think there's been quite a but it's age old, isn't it, that you don't put yourself first.st I think people are doing that more and more now, and certainly, you know, more recently in the new generations.

100 00:11:41.450 --> 00:11:53.960 Martina Gruppo: But I I think my generation. It felt that if you put yourself 1st it was almost a selfish thing. You couldn't necessarily prioritise your needs and wants. You had to put other people first, st

101 00:11:54.300 --> 00:12:08.520 Martina Gruppo: and it took me a long, long time. It was almost a process of brain training to to say to myself, No, you are actually allowed to say no, or you shouldn't have gone along with that, or that didn't make you happy.

102 00:12:08.670 --> 00:12:13.460 Martina Gruppo: And I think since the separation, or since leaving the relationship

103 00:12:14.615 --> 00:12:23.259 Martina Gruppo: I've actually enjoyed, and it doesn't have to be anything huge, and it doesn't have to be at the expense of anybody else. But just

104 00:12:23.780 --> 00:12:42.340 Martina Gruppo: being some of the time, you know, just just doing things for me, doing things that I like doing, saying yes, or meeting friends, or or maybe not meeting anybody, maybe just being on my own for a bit. You know, all of these things are about prioritizing yourself, I guess.

105 00:12:42.500 --> 00:12:44.959 Martina Gruppo: Does that answer the question? Yeah.

106 00:12:46.090 --> 00:12:46.930 Avik Chakraborty: You know what I mean.

107 00:12:47.050 --> 00:12:55.110 Avik Chakraborty: So also, like your story, is filled with the moments of the resilience, humor, and the faith. So.

108 00:12:56.620 --> 00:13:01.069 Avik Chakraborty: How have these elements played a role in your healing journey?

109 00:13:02.680 --> 00:13:08.249 Martina Gruppo: In in terms of the writing, you mean. Well, the writing was was

110 00:13:08.860 --> 00:13:18.449 Martina Gruppo: paramount. It was everything I mean. I I had to motivate, motivate myself to get up in the morning and to go and write several chapters of what was

111 00:13:18.690 --> 00:13:25.739 Martina Gruppo: really emotional. Tough stuff. You know it was. It was difficult, and sometimes I would actually have to.

112 00:13:25.760 --> 00:13:35.040 Martina Gruppo: I would push away the laptop that I was writing on, because it was so difficult reading back on the words, you know, and seeing what I'd actually gone through.

113 00:13:35.270 --> 00:13:51.890 Martina Gruppo: But also the more I wrote the more and the more I edited, because editing plays a huge part in it, but the more you sort of work work around it. It is a form of therapy. It was certainly a form of therapy for me, and it was. It was amazing

114 00:13:52.030 --> 00:13:57.619 Martina Gruppo: and difficult and painful. But most of all it was amazing to be able to get the story out there.

115 00:13:57.766 --> 00:13:58.060 Avik Chakraborty: To the.

116 00:13:58.060 --> 00:13:58.920 Martina Gruppo: Page.

117 00:13:59.260 --> 00:13:59.830 Avik Chakraborty: True

118 00:14:01.970 --> 00:14:02.745 Avik Chakraborty: and

119 00:14:03.840 --> 00:14:13.799 Avik Chakraborty: So in the book you discuss how lack of boundaries made you vulnerable to the narcissistic abuse. So

120 00:14:13.840 --> 00:14:18.419 Avik Chakraborty: what advice would you give to someone who might be in a similar situation.

121 00:14:21.440 --> 00:14:28.399 Martina Gruppo: It's it's a bit like being. I don't know, deciding that you need to lose some weight.

122 00:14:28.640 --> 00:14:41.080 Martina Gruppo: and you have to train yourself into, you know, more exercise, healthier eating, you know it's it's a way of changing. It's almost like changing your lifestyle. Only this is

123 00:14:41.720 --> 00:14:50.199 Martina Gruppo: changing a part of your brain that has always bent over backwards, if you like. If you're constantly

124 00:14:50.740 --> 00:14:53.849 Martina Gruppo: putting other people first, st there will

125 00:14:54.000 --> 00:14:56.120 Martina Gruppo: come a breaking point where you're

126 00:14:56.910 --> 00:14:58.509 Martina Gruppo: you're not happy.

127 00:14:58.710 --> 00:15:10.780 Martina Gruppo: and it's you know, that you're not happy because of the fact that you I I don't quite. It's hard to say, I mean for me, for my advice for anybody going through this kind of situation

128 00:15:10.830 --> 00:15:21.700 Martina Gruppo: is very slowly start to look at what makes you happy. It's not a selfish thing to say that it's not a selfish thing to want your needs to be met.

129 00:15:21.730 --> 00:15:30.090 Martina Gruppo: and it could be anything from the freedom to go for a walk without feeling guilty, to wearing whatever clothes you want to wear

130 00:15:30.100 --> 00:15:41.750 Martina Gruppo: to having your hair. However, you want to have your hair style without it being criticised by somebody else, and that person could be criticising it with a smile on their face.

131 00:15:42.370 --> 00:15:45.160 Martina Gruppo: But if it doesn't make you feel good.

132 00:15:45.270 --> 00:15:49.219 Martina Gruppo: there's something there's something that needs to change there.

133 00:15:49.480 --> 00:15:50.659 Martina Gruppo: if you see but.

134 00:15:52.360 --> 00:15:53.170 Avik Chakraborty: Understood

135 00:15:55.010 --> 00:15:56.109 Avik Chakraborty: also, like

136 00:15:57.510 --> 00:15:58.516 Avik Chakraborty: I mean,

137 00:15:59.060 --> 00:16:00.569 Avik Chakraborty: beyond the writing.

138 00:16:01.250 --> 00:16:10.929 Avik Chakraborty: What are the other practices? Or maybe the activities that have been essential in your healing and the recovery process.

139 00:16:11.630 --> 00:16:14.379 Martina Gruppo: Sorry. Could you repeat that I didn't quite get that.

140 00:16:14.380 --> 00:16:16.250 Avik Chakraborty: Yeah, I mean, beyond writing.

141 00:16:16.330 --> 00:16:24.250 Avik Chakraborty: What are other activities or the practices were most essential in your healing and the recovery process.

142 00:16:24.610 --> 00:16:26.809 Martina Gruppo: Oh, gosh! Saying yes.

143 00:16:26.880 --> 00:16:48.019 Martina Gruppo: saying yes, and saying No, you know it. I think there's things so in the in the general healing process there are so many things that I have done which I do to to just make myself feel better. Plants, plants play huge role. My life, and I love my garden, and I love my plants.

144 00:16:48.090 --> 00:16:50.490 Martina Gruppo: Exercise swimming.

145 00:16:50.820 --> 00:17:01.019 Martina Gruppo: It just frees your brain just to to not think just to switch off for a little bit saying yes to spontaneous plans.

146 00:17:01.080 --> 00:17:23.910 Martina Gruppo: saying, buying what I want to buy in the supermarket without being told what to buy, or you know the usual stuff. It's it's it's about not being controlled. It's a it's about being in control of my own, of what I want to do and how I want to do it. That's I think, yeah, all of those are are just really important.

147 00:17:25.710 --> 00:17:27.279 Avik Chakraborty: Okay, okay?

148 00:17:28.530 --> 00:17:29.770 Avik Chakraborty: And

149 00:17:30.210 --> 00:17:31.150 Avik Chakraborty: so

150 00:17:31.750 --> 00:17:34.629 Avik Chakraborty: also, if you, if if you talk about

151 00:17:35.630 --> 00:17:36.949 Avik Chakraborty: be of.

152 00:17:37.170 --> 00:17:42.029 Avik Chakraborty: you have lived through a variety of challenges. So

153 00:17:42.700 --> 00:17:48.219 Avik Chakraborty: so, and you maintain a strong sense of optimism and faith in a better future.

154 00:17:48.290 --> 00:17:51.060 Avik Chakraborty: So what keeps you hopefully.

155 00:17:53.210 --> 00:18:01.349 Martina Gruppo: I don't. I don't think he destroyed me. I don't think he managed to destroy me. I think I I've always maintained

156 00:18:02.070 --> 00:18:21.510 Martina Gruppo: eternal optimism. I have a really decent work. Ethic. I like making people happy, but not to the point that it makes me unhappy. I think that's been a real change in me that if something doesn't feel right, then I don't do it.

157 00:18:21.620 --> 00:18:30.580 Martina Gruppo: And I don't think that that makes me selfish. I just think it's about putting certain boundaries in place where you don't want to be

158 00:18:30.940 --> 00:18:47.579 Martina Gruppo: always saying yes, because I think I think the problem is, if you always say yes to everything and to everybody. In the end you forget about yourself. I think I might have gone off on a tangent there. Sorry, but I I'm a positive person. I really

159 00:18:47.970 --> 00:18:54.097 Martina Gruppo: I think the best is yet to come. Gosh! I hope the best is yet to come. I mean,

160 00:18:54.500 --> 00:19:00.759 Martina Gruppo: cancer was a leveler. I've you know I went through cancer. But that was a long time ago, and I just

161 00:19:00.810 --> 00:19:02.849 Martina Gruppo: I just feel as though

162 00:19:03.560 --> 00:19:17.350 Martina Gruppo: there's so much out there to life. There is so much to enjoy, and there is so much to be happy about. And you've just got to kind of pick and choose the right ones the right things to make you happy. I think that's what

163 00:19:17.440 --> 00:19:28.659 Martina Gruppo: I think. That's how I really feel going forward. And I'm not scared. I'm not scared of doing things. I think I've been through the scariest time at least. I hope so.

164 00:19:29.280 --> 00:19:31.280 Avik Chakraborty: Exactly. Exactly. Yeah.

165 00:19:31.780 --> 00:19:37.660 Avik Chakraborty: Oh, lovely. So finally, what message do you hope? Readers take away from your book.

166 00:19:37.710 --> 00:19:39.630 Avik Chakraborty: especially those

167 00:19:39.730 --> 00:19:44.159 Avik Chakraborty: who may be struggling with their own experiences of the trauma and the abuse.

168 00:19:45.760 --> 00:19:55.020 Martina Gruppo: My absolute and honest reason for writing that book was because I couldn't find any other personal accounts

169 00:19:55.160 --> 00:20:08.129 Martina Gruppo: written down book like that. I couldn't find anything anywhere that I could relate to. I found an awful lot of stuff online. And and you know, psychological books. There's plenty of papers and things like that out there.

170 00:20:08.240 --> 00:20:17.149 Martina Gruppo: What I really wanted to do was to show people that anybody who is going through something like this, you're not on your own.

171 00:20:17.640 --> 00:20:20.230 Martina Gruppo: And you aren't going mad.

172 00:20:21.110 --> 00:20:26.830 Martina Gruppo: and they don't. They aren't actually that original in what they do.

173 00:20:26.870 --> 00:20:37.729 Martina Gruppo: because I've had so much feedback from the book, which has been quite incredible where people have said to me, Oh, my goodness! I could be reading my own story, or

174 00:20:37.760 --> 00:20:48.620 Martina Gruppo: that's exactly what happened to me, and I think the more we realize that these words are written, for people who are going through exactly the same thing

175 00:20:48.800 --> 00:20:57.019 Martina Gruppo: will help empower. People will help people feel stronger to to actually say, Yeah, I'm not actually going to put up with this anymore.

176 00:20:57.290 --> 00:21:05.570 Martina Gruppo: And it and it's not about running away from something. It's about saying I'm not okay with this. This isn't the right way to get behave.

177 00:21:05.700 --> 00:21:19.619 Martina Gruppo: and I think the one thing that I really regret is I didn't trust my instincts, my my physical instincts, because your body knows your body knows even before your mind or your heart. Your body is, is

178 00:21:20.040 --> 00:21:25.139 Martina Gruppo: is sparking off warning signals all of the time. Trust trust yourself

179 00:21:25.240 --> 00:21:35.070 Martina Gruppo: because I think that's the key thing. You really need to trust what you really know what's going on in your head and your mind, and if anybody

180 00:21:35.340 --> 00:22:03.559 Martina Gruppo: gets anything from this, I mean the book isn't all doom and gloom. There's plenty of, you know, humor and and dark black humor and anecdotes, and you know, and my sort of view on life in general. But I what I would like more than anything is for it to resonate with people where they say, Yes, yeah, that happened to me. I am not alone in this. I think that's what I want more than anything.

181 00:22:03.940 --> 00:22:15.333 Avik Chakraborty: Lovely, lovely, that's really great, great. So thank you, Martina, for sharing your powerful story with us today, and your journey from trauma to healing is an inspirational

182 00:22:16.090 --> 00:22:21.349 Avik Chakraborty: To anyone who's faced familiar, I mean similar challenges and the struggles.

183 00:22:21.410 --> 00:22:24.129 Avik Chakraborty: And for those who are listening.

184 00:22:24.240 --> 00:22:38.859 Avik Chakraborty: If Martina's story resonate with you. I encourage you to check out her memoir, where you will find not only a deeply honest account of her experiences, but also a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.

185 00:22:39.200 --> 00:22:45.499 Avik Chakraborty: So remember that setting boundaries and saying No to yourself, are crucial steps in reclaiming your life. So

186 00:22:45.610 --> 00:22:52.070 Avik Chakraborty: stay tuned for more episodes of healthy mind and healthy life, where we continue to explore the stories of courage.

187 00:22:52.130 --> 00:23:00.759 Avik Chakraborty: transformation, and pursuit of a better and healthier life. So until next time. Take care of your mind, body, and the soul. Thank you so much.

188 00:23:01.240 --> 00:23:04.699 Martina Gruppo: Thank you very much. Thank you for letting me be a guest on your.

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The Power of Emotional Intelligence

The Power of Emotional Intelligence

In this enlightening conversation, Asha T. shares her journey of resilience through trauma and the importance of emotional intelligence in personal and professional relationships. She discusses her book, 'The Empath is the Narcissist,' and emphasizes the need for self-love and understanding personal power. Asha provides practical steps for emotional regulation and highlights the significance of transforming personal narratives from victimhood to empowerment. The discussion culminates in actionable advice for listeners to embrace their stories and foster healing.   Takeaways Life can bring unexpected challenges that test our resilience. Asha's journey exemplifies the power of overcoming trauma. Self-love and personal power are crucial for healing. Transforming our stories can lead to empowerment. Emotional intelligence is essential for effective leadership. Resilience is about feeling and processing emotions. We must change the narratives we tell ourselves. Healing is a journey that requires vulnerability. Practical steps can help regulate emotions and foster growth. Your story has the power to inspire and heal others. Check Video Here: https://youtu.be/Wlq3RdZ8fEY?si=HdTFgjD0Y7Jgk4jS   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Trauma 03:14 The Impact of Relationships on Personal Power 06:15 Reclaiming Personal Stories and Empowerment 09:40 Cultural Avoidance of Emotional Conversations 11:51 Encouraging Open Emotional Expression 13:37 The Journey of Personal Power and Vulnerability 16:53 Applying Emotional Intelligence in Real Life 20:56 The Importance of Vulnerability in Leadership 22:20 Practical Steps for Emotional Regulation   Reach Asha: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aasha-t-lacount-449b59201/ Her Website: www.beyondeqinternational.com   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, wellness advocate this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:   • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being • Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth • Holistic Healing & Conscious Living • Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment   With over 4,500+ episodes and 197.4K+ global listeners, join us as 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: join@healthymindbyavik.com 🌐 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com 📍 Based in: India & USA   🎙️ Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity. 🎧 Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-netwo... 🤝 Be a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/bea... 🤝 Video Testimonial: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/tes... 🤝 Join Our Guest & Listener Community: https://nas.io/healthymind   Because every story matters and yours could be the one that lights the way!

15 Okt 29min

Lifestyle Secrets to Longevity, Wellness & Fulfillment at 83 with Michael Dorfman

Lifestyle Secrets to Longevity, Wellness & Fulfillment at 83 with Michael Dorfman

At 83, certified health & nutrition life coach and longevity advocate Michael Dorfman explains why aging well is less about luck and more about daily, repeatable choices—whole-food plant-based eating, stress reduction, movement, brain challenges, intermittent fasting, and hot/cold exposure. We unpack how habits compound over decades, why chronic disease often starts early, and how to design a meaningful life at any age.   About the guest  : Michael Dorfman is a certified health & nutrition life coach, investigative author, and longevity advocate. Vegetarian since 1976 and whole-food plant-based since 2008, he earned Plant-Based Nutrition certification from Cornell (2019). His work—including The Thriving Vegan and The Longevity Wellness Revolution—translates decades of study into actionable steps for vibrant aging. He lives in Mexico and publishes weekly articles on Substack.   Key takeaways: Longevity isn’t fate; it’s shaped by daily lifestyle choices more than genetics. Whole-food, plant-based nutrition is Michael’s non-negotiable foundation for vitality. Ultra-processed foods (now a large share of global diets) drive metabolic and inflammatory burden—cut them first. Build resilience by challenging body and brain: strength work, new skills, non-dominant-hand practice, board games, pickleball. Intermittent fasting and hot/cold exposure can fortify energy, focus, and recovery when used sensibly. Stress management is longevity-critical—relationships, work fear, and news cycles compound wear and tear. Chronic disease often begins decades earlier; start small now (one meal/one habit at a time). Habits change through repetition and identity shift—see yourself as a healthy person and act accordingly. Genes may set a baseline, but environment and behavior influence expression; don’t surrender agency. For those with existing conditions, incremental improvements still matter—focus on controllable inputs and coordinated care.   Medical Disclaimer:This conversation is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not a substitute for diagnosis, treatment, or professional guidance from a qualified healthcare provider. Do not start, stop, or change any medication, diet, exercise, or supplement based on this episode without consulting your physician or licensed healthcare professional—especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking prescriptions.Any references to practices such as meditation, breathwork, bioenergetic/digital muscle testing, trackers, or apps reflect personal experiences and opinions; they do not replace evidence-based medical care. Healthy Mind, Healthy Life and Healthy Mind By Avik™ do not endorse specific products, services, or claims mentioned by guests. If you believe you may be experiencing a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.   How to connect with the guest   Website: longevitywellnessrevolution.com/Substack: Find newsletter signup via Michael’s website (weekly health and longevity articles)Coaching & Book Updates: Via website newsletter   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, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:• Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as 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: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com🌐 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com📍 Based in: India & USA 🎙️ Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. 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14 Okt 31min

Buddhist Wisdom Meets Mental Fitness: How to Stay Calm, Reduce Suffering, and Lead Without Attachment with Saw K. Myint

Buddhist Wisdom Meets Mental Fitness: How to Stay Calm, Reduce Suffering, and Lead Without Attachment with Saw K. Myint

On Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Saw K. Myint—a Burmese-Australian finance professional and property developer—to unpack a Buddhist, science-aligned approach to self-mental healthcare. We get practical on non-attachment, moment-to-moment awareness, and why most feelings are reflections of the past—useful signals, not life sentences. This direct, toolbox-style conversation covers stress, depression, addiction, grief, aging, and resilience with clear, repeatable practices you can apply today. Perfect for listeners seeking evidence-aware mindfulness, mental clarity, and steady leadership in messy real life. About the guest  : Saw K. Myint is a Burmese-Australian mother of two, CPA-qualified finance broker, and property developer. Grounded in Buddhist teachings and everyday pragmatism, she helps people steady their minds with accessible, fact-of-life practices—no dogma, no fluff. Key takeaways: Feelings are real but lagging indicators. Because mind–body processes shift rapidly, most emotions reflect memory, imagination, or reflection rather than the live present. Non-attachment isn’t apathy. You still feel joy and pain; you simply don’t cling. Good and bad states don’t last, so act without over-identifying. Practical reset for stress/depression/addiction: Name the urge or state precisely. Ask what it aims to achieve and for how long the relief would last. Compare benefits vs. costs (health, freedom, relationships). Return attention to the next right action you can do now. Grief with responsibility. Care fully while loved ones are here; when they pass, release guilt and honor impermanence by continuing to live well. Leadership edge: Non-attachment reduces reactivity, widens options, and supports calm decision-making under pressure. For elders and caregivers: Recognizing “this too passes” reduces loneliness and softens expectations, creating peace in later years. For disability and neurodiversity contexts: Lead with respect and sameness—we all “play catch-up” with our perceptions. Daily micro-practice: During any spike (anger, craving, worry), pause–label–evaluate–act. Keep it short; repeat often. Connect with the guest   Facebook (preferred): https://www.facebook.com/likesawkmyint Book 1:1 time: https://calendly.com/ospf/new-meeting 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. 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14 Okt 24min

Billionaireism, Trauma, and Psychedelic-Assisted Healing: A Hard Look at Power, Responsibility, and Recovery with Diana Colleen

Billionaireism, Trauma, and Psychedelic-Assisted Healing: A Hard Look at Power, Responsibility, and Recovery with Diana Colleen

On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik sits down with speculative fiction author and trained psychedelic facilitator Diana Colleen to unpack trauma recovery, the realities and limits of psychedelic-assisted therapy (without naming specific medicines), and her provocative debut novel They Could Be Saviors—which reframes “billionaireism” as a social sickness. This direct, no-fluff conversation explores set & setting, integration, consent, safety, wealth inequality, climate accountability, and the difference between recreational use and therapeutic containers. If you care about mental health, trauma healing, leadership ethics, wealth concentration, or climate responsibility, this episode gives you a grounded lens you can use—today.   About the Guest  : Diana Colleen is a speculative fiction author and trained psychedelic facilitator. Her debut novel, They Could Be Saviors, challenges cultural blind spots around extreme wealth and power while drawing from her personal healing journey with psychedelic-assisted therapy in professional, regulated settings.   Key Takeaways  : Psychedelic-assisted therapy is a container, not a shortcut: outcomes depend on set (mindset/intentions), setting (safety/support), and integration after sessions. Not recreational: therapy work is distinct from concerts/party contexts; trained facilitators and screening reduce risk and support trauma processing. Hope is a catalyst: one properly supported session can interrupt suicidal ideation; long-term change still requires consistent integration and support. Ethics of wealth: framing billionaireism as hoarding surfaces social and environmental costs; calling it an “illness” invites accountability without dehumanization. Climate and power: a small number of companies drive a disproportionate share of emissions; leadership choices have cascading public-health impacts. Nuance over extremes: billionaires aren’t heroes or villains by default—human backstories and trauma shape choices; responsibility for impact remains. Regulation vs. capture: therapeutic use should be regulated for safety without turning into extractive, monopolized pharma pipelines. Culture change through story: fiction can challenge blind spots and make complex debates discussable without shutting people down.   How to Connect with the Guest   Website: https://www.dianacolleenauthor.com/ Newsletter & book info: via her site’s Connect page Ask for reviews: Listeners are invited to read the novel and leave an honest review.   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, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as 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: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com🌐 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com📍 Based in: India & USA 🎙️ Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity. 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14 Okt 28min

Healing in Sisterhood: Burnout, Nervous System Care, and Becoming the CEO of Your Wellness — with Valerie Pedigo & Allison Pazuk

Healing in Sisterhood: Burnout, Nervous System Care, and Becoming the CEO of Your Wellness — with Valerie Pedigo & Allison Pazuk

Women are told to push through, smile, and keep producing—until the body says “enough.” In this Healthy Waves episode, Valerie Pedigo (Renewed Spirit Adventures) and cancer survivor–author Allison Pazuk break down a practical, science-meets-soul path back from burnout and crisis. We cover nervous system regulation you can try today, how community speeds healing, and Allison’s BONKERS framework for self-advocacy during cancer care. If you lead, parent, or perform at a high level and feel the crash coming, this conversation gives you grounded next steps—rooted in breathwork, boundaries, and belonging.   About the guests : Valerie Pedigo — Founder, Renewed Spirit Adventures. She helps high-achieving women recover from burnout through retreats, coaching, nervous-system-first tools, and an accessible sisterhood community. Allison Pazuk — Former math teacher turned entrepreneur, stage-3 ovarian cancer survivor, and author of Going Bonkers with Cancer. She created the BONKERS framework to help patients become CEOs of their own healing.   Key takeaways: Burnout often hides behind “high capacity”; it accelerates when we disconnect from purpose and numb emotions. Community heals faster than isolation. Hearing parallel stories softens defenses, regulates breath, and reduces shame. Nervous system first: move from survival (fight/flight/freeze/fawn) to parasympathetic (rest/restore) before big decisions. Try Valerie’s “I Am Held” breath cycle: Inhale nose 4 (“I am”), hold 4, exhale mouth 8 (“held”). Repeat x3 to create pause and aligned action. Identity reclamation is the crux. When women realign with values, work rhythms, relationships, and boundaries change—some things stay, some exit. Allison’s BONKERS: Brave questions; Open to research; Non-conforming when needed; Kick-ass self-belief (e.g., “I am enough”); Emotional honesty; Resilience; Self-advocacy as the throughline. Be the CEO of your body: bring questions, ask “yeah, but how does this apply to me?”, review data, and decide collaboratively with clinicians. Mindset practices that compound: daily meditation, honest journaling, coaching/mentorship, and values-based choices that ripple outward to family and teams. Healing isn’t perfection—it’s consistent returns to breath, boundaries, and belonging. Connect with the guests   Valerie Pedigo- Renewed Spirit Adventures — Website: www.renewedspiritadventures.comJoin the free Sisterhood Circle at Renewed Spirit AdventuresSocial Media: Connect via Valerie’s website links   Allison Pazuk-  Website: https://allisonpazuk.com/ - personal site with book, blog, newsletter     Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn   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: The content in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, mental health concern, medications, supplements, diet, or exercise. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard here. Reliance on any information provided in this episode is solely at your own risk. If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department immediately.   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, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:• Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as 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: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com🌐 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com📍 Based in: India & USA 🎙️ Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity. 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13 Okt 50min

Truth-Fueled Thrillers, AI Risks, and Why Biometrics Aren’t Your Friend with Guy Morris

Truth-Fueled Thrillers, AI Risks, and Why Biometrics Aren’t Your Friend with Guy Morris

On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik speaks with award-winning techno-thriller author Guy Morris about blending rigorous research with fiction to wake readers up to real-world risks. We unpack how 70 years of AI progress, geopolitics, national debt, climate pressure, and election manipulation converge—and why credible facts make stories stick. Guy shares the FBI-knock-on-the-door moment that reshaped his view of technology, a clear warning on facial recognition and biometric logins, and his choice to write high-tension, non-gun-hero protagonists grounded in human ethics. If you care about mental clarity in an anxious news cycle, digital safety, and page-turners that actually teach, this episode is for you. About the guest:   Guy Morris spent 38 years leading tech and strategy at firms like IBM, Oracle, and Microsoft before turning to fiction. Since 2020 he’s released multiple award-winning thrillers—often compared to Dan Brown and Robert Ludlum—rooted in real technologies, history, and geopolitics. Key takeaways  : Research isn’t window dressing; verifiable facts make fiction provoke thought and change behavior AI isn’t new—it’s a 70-year arc now reaching mass application; risks arise when commercial incentives downplay failure modes . Guy writes to show the convergence of pressures: geopolitics, national debt, climate, banking shifts, misinformation, and democratic backsliding Thrillers as a release valve: transforming societal anxiety into narrative helps audiences process fear and consider options. A 1990s incident—an NSA program “escaped”—sparked Guy’s security lens and eventually drew a visit from the FBI, proving how plausible his reconstruction was. Core advice: avoid using biometrics (face, iris, thumbprint) as passwords; if compromised, you can’t reset your face or print. He favors non-violent protagonists and ethical problem-solving; ingenuity over lethality preserves human dignity and reduces copycat harm. Mental habit: focus on history + humanity—tech amplifies old human tendencies; understand the past to choose wiser futures. How to connect with Guy Morris   Website: https://www.guymorrisbooks.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorguymorris/ 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, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. ContactBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik™Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.comWebsite: www.healthymindbyavik.comBased in: India & USA Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity. CHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavikBe a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguestVideo Testimonial: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/testimonialsJoin Our Guest & Listener Community: https://nas.io/healthymindSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ OUR SERVICESBusiness Podcast Management - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/corporatepodcasting/Individual Podcast Management - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/Podcasting/Share Your Story With World - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/shareyourstory STAY TUNED AND FOLLOW US!Medium - https://medium.com/@contentbyavikYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymindbyavikInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedin Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthymindbyavikLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podhealthclubPinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/Avikpodhealth/ SHARE YOUR REVIEWShare your Google Review - https://www.podpage.com/bizblend/reviews/new/Share a video Testimonial and it will be displayed on our website - https://famewall.healthymindbyavik.com/ Because every story matters and yours could be the one that lights the way! #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #HealthyMindByAvik #MentalHealthAwareness #comedypodcast #truecrimepodcast #historypodcast #startupspodcast #podcasthost #podcasttips #podcaststudio #podcastseries #podcastformentalhealth #podcastforentrepreneurs #podcastformoms #femalepodcasters #podcastcommunity #podcastgoals #podcastrecommendations #bestpodcast #podcastlovers #podcastersofinstagram #newpodcastalert #podcast #podcasting #podcastlife #podcasts #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #podbean #podcastcommunity #podcastgoals #bestpodcast #podcastlovers #podcasthost #podcastseries #podcastforspeakers #StorytellingAsMedicine #PodcastLife #PersonalDevelopment #ConsciousLiving #GrowthMindset #MindfulnessMatters #VoicesOfUnity #InspirationDaily #podcast #podcasting #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastlove #podcastshow #podcastcommunity #newpodcast #podcastaddict #podcasthost #podatcastepisode #podcastinglife #podrecommendation #wellnesspodcast #healthpodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #wellbeing #selfcare #mentalhealth #mindfulness #healthandwellness #wellnessjourney #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #healthandwellnesspodcast #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #viral #trending #tiktok #tiktokviral #explore #trendingvideo #youtube #motivation #inspiration #positivity #mindset #selflove #success

13 Okt 31min

Health Is Your Edge: Stress, Sleep & The BRAIN Protocol for Longevity and Performance with Dr. Ryan Williamson

Health Is Your Edge: Stress, Sleep & The BRAIN Protocol for Longevity and Performance with Dr. Ryan Williamson

On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik digs into the real drivers of sustainable success with Dr. Ryan Williamson—board-certified neurologist, Navy veteran, and founder of Transcendent Health. Ryan breaks down his BRAIN Protocol (Breath, Rest, Activity, Intake, Nurturing) and shows why elite performance starts with biology, not hustle. From the physiological sigh to box breathing, sleep discipline, daily movement, and community, he maps out low-cost, evidence-based ways to reduce burnout, sharpen cognition, and extend both lifespan and healthspan. We also discuss purpose (“Find Your Why”), habit compounding, and how to vet health advice in a noisy marketplace. Direct, actionable, and built for busy professionals. About the guest : Dr. Ryan Williamson is a board-certified neurologist and former Navy Lieutenant Commander who has treated high-pressure performers, from sailors and Marines to special forces. He now leads Transcendent Health, helping entrepreneurs and leaders optimize brain health, stress resilience, and longevity. He’s the author of The Incredible Brain. Key takeaways : Success needs health first: Hustle without sleep, nutrition, and recovery accelerates aging and chronic disease risk. BRAIN Protocol: B – Breath: Use the physiological sigh (long nasal inhale, quick top-up nasal inhale, slow mouth exhale) for rapid downshift. R – Rest: Protect sleep to support cognition, mood, and metabolic health. A – Activity: Daily movement offers the largest whole-body ROI; stand more, walk more, lift regularly. I – Intake: Prioritize quality nutrition and timing; you’re already spending here—spend smarter. N – Nurturing: Community and relationships buffer stress and improve long-term health. Micro-habits work: Five to ten minutes of breathwork daily builds stress resilience via neuroplasticity. Move during work: Standing more and walk-and-talk calls can meaningfully raise activity; ~10,000 steps correlates with lower all-cause mortality. Purpose powers compliance: Write down your “why,” keep it visible, and reverse-engineer habits from that end state. Democratize longevity: Most wins are free or low-cost—breathing, sleep, walking, and social support. Vet your sources: Check credentials and incentives before adopting protocols or buying supplements. How to connect with the guest   Website: transcendhealthgroup.com Book: transcendhealthgroup.com/book Instagram & LinkedIn: Search Ryan Williamson / Transcend Health Group Upcoming free YouTube courses: Brain Health Mastery (via Transcend Health Group) 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, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on: • Mental Health & Emotional Well-being• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters. Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. ContactBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik™Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.comWebsite: www.healthymindbyavik.comBased in: India & USA Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity. CHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavikBe a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguestVideo Testimonial: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/testimonialsJoin Our Guest & Listener Community: https://nas.io/healthymindSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ OUR SERVICESBusiness Podcast Management - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/corporatepodcasting/Individual Podcast Management - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/Podcasting/Share Your Story With World - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/shareyourstory STAY TUNED AND FOLLOW US!Medium - https://medium.com/@contentbyavikYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymindbyavikInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedin Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthymindbyavikLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podhealthclubPinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/Avikpodhealth/ SHARE YOUR REVIEWShare your Google Review - https://www.podpage.com/bizblend/reviews/new/Share a video Testimonial and it will be displayed on our website -https://famewall.healthymindbyavik.com/ Because every story matters and yours could be the one that lights the way! #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #HealthyMindByAvik #MentalHealthAwareness#comedypodcast #truecrimepodcast #historypodcast, #startupspodcast #podcasthost #podcasttips, #podcaststudio #podcastseries #podcastformentalhealth #podcastforentrepreneurs, #podcastformoms #femalepodcasters, #podcastcommunity #podcastgoals #podcastrecommendations #bestpodcast, #podcastlovers, #podcastersofinstagram #newpodcastalert #podcast #podcasting #podcastlife #podcasts #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #podbean #podcastcommunity #podcastgoals #bestpodcast #podcastlovers #podcasthost #podcastseries #podcastforspeakers#StorytellingAsMedicine #PodcastLife #PersonalDevelopment #ConsciousLiving #GrowthMindset #MindfulnessMatters #VoicesOfUnity #InspirationDaily #podcast #podcasting #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastlove #podcastshow #podcastcommunity #newpodcast #podcastaddict #podcasthost #podcastepisode #podcastinglife #podrecommendation #wellnesspodcast #healthpodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #wellbeing #selfcare #mentalhealth #mindfulness #healthandwellness #wellnessjourney #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #healthandwellnesspodcast #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #viral #trending #tiktok #tiktokviral #explore #trendingvideo #youtube #motivation #inspiration #positivity #mindset #selflove #success

13 Okt 33min

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