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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Unlearning Control: How Parents and Teens Can Heal from Addiction Together with Austin Davis

Unlearning Control: How Parents and Teens Can Heal from Addiction Together with Austin Davis

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Aanya sits down with Austin Davis, a visionary leader in teenage behavioral health and addiction recovery. With over 15 years of experience guiding teens and families through crisis and healing, Austin shares how true transformation begins not with control—but with unlearning, patience, and compassion. Together, they explore the hidden emotional labor of parents, the dangerous myths around teen binge drinking, and how shifting from “fixing” to “supporting” can change a child’s future. Austin’s insights reveal why healing is a process of redefining success—from numbers and milestones to human connection and emotional awareness. This is an honest, heart-centered dialogue on breaking cycles, building emotional resilience, and helping teens rediscover who they are beyond their pain.   About the Guest — Austin Davis  : Austin Davis is a behavioral health leader and addiction treatment specialist with over 15 years of experience transforming the lives of teens and families. As the founder and visionary behind a renowned adolescent recovery program, Austin focuses on creating new legacies—empowering young people to rebuild their self-worth, emotional awareness, and relationships. His work bridges science, psychology, and compassion to reimagine what successful recovery truly looks like.   Key Takeaways:   Healing is not about control—it’s about patience, presence, and partnership. Parents must unlearn the instinct to “fix” their children and instead create safe, supportive spaces for healing. Success in recovery isn’t just about numbers—it’s about paradigm shifts in how teens see themselves and the world. Teen binge drinking is not just a phase; it’s often a symptom of deeper anxiety, trauma, or identity struggles. Open, Socratic-style conversations help parents build trust and prevent crises before they escalate. Community identity matters—sports, music, and service groups provide healthy belonging that social media cannot replace. Every small act of listening and empathy can redirect a teen’s life trajectory by even “one degree.”   Connect with Austin Davis   To learn more about Austin’s work in teen behavioral health and addiction recovery, connect with him through his organization’s website or LinkedIn profile.   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearforkacademy/   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?   DM on PM – Send me a message on PodMatchDM 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.   About Healthy Mind By Avik™️   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, and 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™📧 join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com🌐 www.healthymindbyavik.com📍 Based in: India & USA 🎙️ Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and partnerships. CHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:🎧 Listen to our 17 Podcast Shows🤝 Be a Guest🤝 Video Testimonials🤝 Join Our Community🤝 Subscribe to Newsletter OUR SERVICES🤝 Business Podcast Management🤝 Individual Podcast Management🤝 Share Your Story With the World FOLLOW US:Medium | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Pinterest SHARE YOUR REVIEW:🤝 Leave a Google Review🤝 Share a Video Testimonial   Because every story matters—and yours could be the one that lights the way.   #HealthyMindByAvik #MentalHealthAwareness #TeenRecovery #ParentingSupport #AddictionHealing #TraumaRecovery #EmotionalWellness #PodcastCommunity #HolisticHealing #Wellbeing #MindfulnessMatters #HealingJourney #SelfAwareness #PodcastForParents #PodcastForMentalHealth #fyp #youtube #podcast #inspiration #positivity #mentalhealthmatters #mindset #selfcare #healing #growth

9 Okt 18min

From Chaos to Conscious Cooking: Transform Your Kitchen, Transform Your Health – with Ini Isangedighi (The Naija Goddess)

From Chaos to Conscious Cooking: Transform Your Kitchen, Transform Your Health – with Ini Isangedighi (The Naija Goddess)

In this enlightening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Ini Isangedighi, also known as The Naija Goddess—a board-certified holistic nutritionist, herbalist, chef, entrepreneur, and author of Nourish by Naija: Flexible Food Prep That Fits Your Life and Feeds Your Health. Together, they explore how your kitchen environment—not just willpower—determines your long-term health and energy. Ini shares her revolutionary Nourish by Naija Method, a flexible approach to meal prep that flows with your lifestyle instead of restricting it. From battling obesity and chronic illness to becoming a health advocate and business owner, Ini’s story is a testament to how food truly can be medicine. Whether you’re a busy professional or a wellness beginner, this episode offers practical strategies to transform your kitchen into your greatest health ally—without losing joy, flavor, or freedom.   About the Guest  : Ini Isangedighi, affectionately known as The Naija Goddess, is a holistic nutritionist, herbalist, chef, entrepreneur, and author of Nourish by Naija: Flexible Food Prep That Fits Your Life and Feeds Your Health. She is also the co-owner of Charlotte’s top vegan restaurant and a passionate advocate for conscious living. After overcoming obesity and chronic illness, she now empowers others to reconnect with real food, flexible nutrition, and holistic healing.   Key Takeaways: Food is medicine: Your kitchen can become your daily pharmacy when stocked with real, whole foods. Environment over willpower: Healthy eating success depends more on your setup than your self-control. The Nourish by Naija Method: A flexible approach to meal prep designed to fit your lifestyle and health goals. Start small, stay consistent: Begin with one plant-based meal a day or one healthy swap in your kitchen zones. Be kind to yourself: Progress, not perfection—self-compassion fuels sustainable transformation. Real-life proof: Ini’s journey from illness to wellness shows how food can heal and energize every aspect of life. Practical wisdom: Stock your four kitchen zones (fridge, freezer, pantry, countertop) with nourishing choices.   Connect with the Guest   Website: https://www.thenaijagoddess.com/ YouTube: The Naija Goddess Social Media: @TheNaijaGoddess (Instagram, Facebook) Book:Nourish by Naija: Flexible Food Prep That Fits Your Life and Feeds Your Health – available on Amazon   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?   DM on PodMatch – Send me a message here:👉 https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik   Disclaimer   This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are 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 or defame any person, brand, or organization. All third-party materials remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use.   About Healthy Mind By Avik™️A global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Founded during the pandemic, Healthy Mind By Avik™️ has become a global sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living—uniting over 168K+ listeners worldwide across 17+ podcast shows. 🎙️ Hosted by: Avik Chakraborty🌐 Website:www.healthymindbyavik.com📧 Email:join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com📍 Based in: India & USA Connect & Explore More: YouTube Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Podcast Network Join Our Community: Be a Guest Video Testimonials Listener Community Newsletter   #HealthyMindByAvik #HolisticNutrition #MindfulLiving #PodcastForWellness #HealthyEating #KitchenTransformation #FoodIsMedicine #HolisticHealth #NourishByNaija #WellnessPodcast #PlantBasedLiving #HealingThroughFood #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfCare #MindsetShift #PodcastCommunity #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts #YouTubePodcast #PodMatch #AvikChakraborty

9 Okt 19min

How the MAP Method Rewires Beliefs for Real Change with Barbara Palmer

How the MAP Method Rewires Beliefs for Real Change with Barbara Palmer

On this episode of Healthy Waves, Avik talks with Barbara Palmer, an occupational therapist turned executive & life coach, about MAP (Make Anything Possible)—a neuroscience-informed coaching method aimed at neutralizing limiting beliefs and aligning with a clear inner vision. We dig into how MAP engages the superconscious to dissolve resistance, why “going within” beats chasing external fixes, and practical steps—like mindful journaling and simple meditation—to regain calm, focus, and follow-through. If you’re stuck, overwhelmed, or second-guessing your path, this conversation keeps it direct: fewer hacks, more evidence-led inner work that actually shifts behavior.   About the guest  : Barbara Palmer is a Registered & Licensed Occupational Therapist, Certified MAP Practitioner, Executive Coach, Movie Method Transformational Coach, Certified Health Coach, former college professor & program director, and author of “Happy, Healthy, Whole: A Health and Well-Being Workbook.” Through BP Life Coaching Services, LLC (Houston, Texas), she blends neuroscience, psychology, spirituality, and decades of healthcare leadership to help clients re-pattern beliefs and create sustainable change.   Key takeaways  : MAP (Make Anything Possible) in plain terms: a structured, repeatable process that engages the superconscious to identify and clear mindset and memory barriers that block goals. From reaction to intention: lasting change starts by “living from the end”—holding a felt vision of the outcome and letting action follow, instead of chasing external fixes. Compassion beats perfectionism: progress accelerates when you stop self-judgment and build self-respect; how you treat yourself shapes what you can give others. Body–mind–energy connection: thought shifts can reduce reactivity and support better physical regulation; clients often report calmer breathing and less tension after sessions. Starter toolkit for stuck moments: (1) Noticing journal—track thoughts, feelings, triggers, and patterns; (2) Simple meditation—train the mind to rest so you can be present under pressure; (3) MAP on-the-go prompt—a brief inner request to the superconscious before challenging situations to reset state. Coach’s edge: Barbara’s healthcare + leadership background helps translate deep inner work into practical, team-ready behavior change.   Connect with the guest   You can connect with Barbara Palmer through BP Life Coaching Services, LLC. Website: bplifecoachingservices.com Email: bp@bplifecoachingservices.com 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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8 Okt 24min

Communicating with Animals: Intuition, Healing & Hypnosis with Anne Angelo Webb

Communicating with Animals: Intuition, Healing & Hypnosis with Anne Angelo Webb

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty explores the fascinating world of animal communication, intuition, and healing practices with guest Anne Angelo Webb. Anne, an animal communicator, licensed clinical social worker, hypnotherapist, and host of the Animal Intuitive Channel, shares how animals are not only companions but also mirrors, teachers, and guides on our healing journey. From children’s natural ability to connect with animals to the integration of hypnosis and brainspotting for personal growth, Anne explains how tapping into our intuitive capacity can bring emotional clarity, self-regulation, and resilience. This episode bridges ancient wisdom with modern practices, offering practical insights for anyone curious about intuition, healing, or connecting more deeply with the natural world. About the Guest  : Anne Angelo Webb is an animal communicator, licensed clinical social worker, hypnotherapist, and author of Meesha’s Heart Adventure: Emotional Regulation While Learning How Animals Think and Feel. She also runs the Animal Intuitive Academy and hosts the Animal Intuitive Channel on YouTube. Through her work, Anne helps individuals reconnect with intuition, strengthen their bond with animals, and use tools like hypnosis and brainspotting to overcome emotional and mental blocks. Key Takeaways  : Children often connect with animals naturally, but culture and conditioning can make adults forget this ability. Animal communication is a form of interspecies telepathy involving intuitive senses—emotional, physical, sensory, or visual impressions. Intuition isn’t something to “learn,” but rather to remember and reclaim. Hypnosis helps bypass mental blocks, rewire patterns, and support people in reaching goals—from communicating with animals to personal healing. Practices like meditation, prayer, and grounding exercises strengthen intuitive communication with animals. Ethical practice is vital—animal communicators should work in partnership with veterinarians, trainers, and holistic practitioners. Anne emphasizes blending intuition with grounded approaches, making it safe for skeptics and seekers alike. Her children’s book teaches kids emotional regulation while preserving their intuitive connection with animals, with 50% of proceeds supporting the Warrior Dog Foundation. Connect with the Guest  : Website: https://intuitivetouchanimalcare.com/ Animal Intuitive Academy Courses: Use code HealthyMind10 for 10% off (valid 2 weeks after episode release). Book: Meesha’s Heart Adventure YouTube: Animal Intuitive Channel Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?   DM on PM – Send me a message on PodMatch DM Me Here: PodMatch Host Page 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. About Healthy Mind By Avik™️   Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty—storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate—the channel shares powerful podcasts and conversations on: Mental Health & Emotional Well-being Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth Holistic Healing & Conscious Living Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment With 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 partnerships. 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8 Okt 28min

Core Values, Purpose & Resilience After a Layoff (Real Estate, Coaching, Ultra-Endurance) with Mike Deaton

Core Values, Purpose & Resilience After a Layoff (Real Estate, Coaching, Ultra-Endurance) with Mike Deaton

After simultaneous layoffs, Mike Deaton and his wife rejected the default return to corporate life. Instead, they clarified core values, defined anti-values, and designed a purpose-led path into real estate—launching Flipping Dirt, a coaching practice, and partnerships in commercial syndications. Mike connects mindset, health, and business through ultra-endurance training, showing how grit, clear decision frameworks, and value-driven operations translate to profit without losing integrity. This direct conversation breaks down how to rank your values, avoid reactive choices, and turn a crisis into a practical roadmap for entrepreneurship and life. About the guest  : Mike Deaton is a former big-tech leader (Motorola, Nokia, Microsoft) turned real-estate entrepreneur, coach, and ultra-endurance athlete. He co-founded Flipping Dirt, has partnered on major commercial deals, and now builds Life Elevated, a personal brand focused on performance, grit, and purpose. Key takeaways: Values are decision filters: ranking core values and defining anti-values reduces anxiety and speeds choices under pressure. Safety is a mindset, not a salary: a layoff can expose false security and open the door to owner-driven control. Design the day first: journaling an “ideal day” helps reverse-engineer business models, schedules, and priorities. Mission > margins: lead with a client-serving mission (e.g., accessible owner financing) and margins follow sustainably. Review cadence matters: revisit vision, mission, and metrics quarterly to prevent drift toward short-term profits only. Authenticity converts: when values drive offers and delivery, brands resonate and buyer trust increases. Endurance mindset for business: break “100-mile” goals into the next mile/aid station—small, winnable steps compound. Get a guide: a coach or structured framework accelerates clarity during transitions. Time audit: reclaim minutes from passive scrolling for reflective work that compounds returns. How to connect with the guest   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbdeaton/ Website: https://flippingdirt.us/ Contact/Landing Page: https://flippingdirt.us/freedom/ Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatchDM 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. 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8 Okt 21min

Managing Reenactment Triggers: How to Break Old Patterns and Reclaim Your Voice with Dr. Tony Iezzi

Managing Reenactment Triggers: How to Break Old Patterns and Reclaim Your Voice with Dr. Tony Iezzi

Why do small moments unleash outsized reactions? In this Healthy Mind, Healthy Life episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Tony Iezzi explains reenactments—those unconscious loops that pull us back into old stories. We unpack how everyday interactions can echo deeper themes like shame, abandonment, betrayal, or not being heard, and the 5-step approach to notice, regulate, name the theme, plan, and act differently. Straight talk, practical examples, and a clear path to break the cycle and respond with choice, not conditioning. About the guest   Dr. Tony Iezzi is a clinical psychologist with 35+ years on the front lines of trauma recovery and co-author of Reenactments: Break the Behavior Patterns That Keep You Stuck in Trauma, Stress, and Everyday Life. His work helps people identify the core themes driving their reactions and replace automatic loops with intentional responses. Key takeaways (bullet points)   Reenactments = patterned loops where body–mind–brain replay past responses in present situations; it’s not only “big T” trauma—everyday moments can trigger old themes. Themes drive reactions (loss, abandonment, betrayal, humiliation, feeling unseen, feeling trapped, rescuer/underdog roles). Treat the theme, not just the obvious trigger. Normal reaction vs reenactment: normal passes quickly; reenactment lingers (hours/days) and feels disproportionate or hard to trace. Lingering is a red flag. Awareness is step one. Use daily journaling or meditation to capture incidents, feelings, and the underlying theme (e.g., “I felt shamed in that meeting”). Five-step method: 1) Awareness something happened; 2) Regulate (walk, journal, quiet time) to think clearly; 3) Name the theme; 4) Plan a different response; 5) Execute (e.g., a direct, calm conversation next day). Motives matter: act from self-respect and needs, not people-pleasing; otherwise you recreate the loop. Expect recurrence. Triggers will happen; the goal isn’t zero triggers—it’s choosing differently when they appear. Face it, don’t avoid it. Avoidance keeps you stuck; approach the scary moment with a prepared plan to reclaim your voice and align with who you want to be. How to connect with the guest   Connect with Dr. Tony Iezzi for speaking, workshops, or clinical insights via his Facebook profile. Pre-order Dr. Iezzi's book using this link 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. CHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:🎧 Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik🤝 Be a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest🤝 Video Testimonial: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/testimonials🤝 Join Our Guest & Listener Community: https://nas.io/healthymind🤝 Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ OUR SERVICES🤝 Business 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/@contentbyavik🤝 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymindbyavik🤝 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod/🤝 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind🤝 Linkedin Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthymindbyavik🤝 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster/🤝 Twitter - https://twitter.com/podhealthclub🤝 Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/Avikpodhealth/ SHARE YOUR REVIEW🤝 Share 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

7 Okt 23min

Innovation Starts Within: Burnout, Risk, and Rebuilding From the Ground Up with Ibeth Ayala

Innovation Starts Within: Burnout, Risk, and Rebuilding From the Ground Up with Ibeth Ayala

On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, guest host Aanya talks with innovation coach and life-design expert Ibeth Ayala, author of No Risk, No Fun and From the Ground Up. This conversation cuts through buzzwords to show how real innovation begins with self-honesty, not strategy decks. Ibeth unpacks her Connect → Create → Try framework, how to spot rising stress before burnout, and why “permission to fail” accelerates progress in careers and companies—especially in legacy industries like insurance. If you’re navigating exhaustion, change, or a high-stakes role, this episode offers a direct path to clarity, creativity, and sustainable action. About the Guest  : Ibeth Ayala is an innovation coach, life-design expert, and internationally best-selling author. After a personal reset in her 20s, she’s spent years guiding leaders and teams to shift from burnout to bold creativity, building innovation capacity across sectors from insurance to aviation. Key Takeaways: Innovation is an inner game first. External tactics don’t land without personal clarity on needs, priorities, and values. Burnout ≠ only about work. Life stress compounds; address the whole system—relationships, health, money, career—rather than a single silo. Use the 3-step loop:Connect (self-check: what do I need?), Create (options, reframes), Try (small experiments to validate). Catch stress early. Rate stress 1–10 and intervene sooner; prevention beats recovery. Drop inherited beliefs. Question norms like “marriage/work is supposed to be hard” and choose what actually serves your life design. Permission to fail—fast. In teams, name failure as expected learning. The sooner you see what doesn’t work, the faster you progress. Risk drives momentum. No risk, no fun: calibrated risks unlock creativity and engagement, especially in traditional sectors. Context matters. Diets, routines, and advice are abstractions until personalized to age, health, history, and goals. Design your “ground.” Clear the old (assumptions, limits) before planting new habits—like prepping soil before a garden. Sustainable innovation = ongoing tuning. You don’t need to hit rock bottom; build awareness and adjust before crisis. How to Connect with the Guest   LinkedIn: Search “Ibeth Ayala” (Innovation Coach, Author) Books:No Risk, No Fun and From the Ground Up — available via major booksellers Speaking/Workshops: Look up “Ibeth Ayala innovation coach” to find her site and booking info Website 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. CHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST: 🎧 Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik🤝 Be a guest on our other shows: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest🤝 Video Testimonial: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/testimonials🤝 Join Our Guest & Listener Community: https://nas.io/healthymind🤝 Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ OUR SERVICES 🤝 Business 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/@contentbyavik🤝 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymindbyavik🤝 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod/🤝 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind🤝 Linkedin Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthymindbyavik🤝 LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster/🤝 Twitter - https://twitter.com/podhealthclub🤝 Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/Avikpodhealth/ SHARE YOUR REVIEW 🤝 Share 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

7 Okt 28min

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