Breaking Free from Restrictive Diets: Mindset Shifts for Sustainable Health with Allyson Nicole

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan sits down with Samantha Jones to explore the hidden cost of “success” when your body is running on survival. Samantha shares how single motherhood, entrepreneurship, and chronic stress pulled her away from her own needs, and what finally helped her reconnect. This conversation is for business owners, leaders, and parents who look successful on paper but feel disconnected inside. You will hear practical ways to rebuild energy and clarity through small nourishment rituals, and a mindset shift that flips hustle culture on its head: design your life first, then build your business around it. About the Guest: Samantha Jones is an entrepreneur, culinary herbalist, wellness strategist, author, and speaker. She has worked in healthcare practices (including dentistry) and helps leaders integrate nervous system health and nourishment into real life and business. Key Takeaways: Survival-mode leadership often creates action before clarity; stability flips it to clarity then action You do not need burnout to hit milestones; success can include wellbeing A simple daily ritual (like 2 PM tea time) can rebuild body connection and self-trust Use food as support, not trends: notice what you feel, then choose nourishment accordingly Ask daily: “What do I want my life to look and feel like, and what is one small step today?” Build your life first, then build a business that fits that life How to Connect With the Guest: Website: Stirred by Earth (her forthcoming book name and her main hub) 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, 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: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #burnoutrecovery #nervoussystemregulation #herbalism #foodasmedicine #wellnessforleaders #entrepreneurlife #singlemomlife #mindbodyconnection #holistichealth #stressmanagement #mentalwellness #selfcarepractice #habitbuilding #lifedesign #healthyhabits

27 Jan 22min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with Aleks Kryloff, founder of Stern, to talk about what “balance” really looks like when you are building a company from scratch. Aleks shares how a frustrating home-services experience pushed him to build a business around trust, communication, and modern systems. This conversation is for founders, operators, and high-achievers who feel stuck in survival mode. You will hear practical ways to prioritize, protect family time, and reduce bottlenecks without losing standards, even when balance still feels far off. About the Guest : Aleks Kryloff is the founder of Stern, a New Jersey based home-services company focused on gutters and exterior services. He built Stern around clear communication, reliability, and a values-led team culture. Key Takeaways: Treat balance as a direction, not a daily scoreboard Use strict prioritization: pick the few things that matter most today Create protected deep-work time (Aleks uses 4:30 AM for 2 to 2.5 hours) Delegate based on shared values first, skills second Build a team that can carry responsibility, not just tasks Ask yourself what you are choosing to prioritize and what you are ignoring How to Connect With the Guest: Instagram and Facebook LinkedIn Website: https://sternguttersnj.com/  Phone or text: 973-298-0767 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, 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: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #worklifebalance #founderlife #entrepreneurship #startupjourney #burnoutprevention #productivitytips #priorities #leadershipdevelopment #valuesdriven #delegation #familyandwork #mindsetshift #mentalwellness #personalgrowth #businessgrowth

27 Jan 18min

Some wounds are not from one moment, but years of surviving what you never should have faced. On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with trauma-informed psychotherapist Anjalia McGoldrick to explore how real healing begins when you finally slow down and look within. This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in old patterns, gets easily triggered in relationships, or quietly believes it is too late to change. You will learn how to spot inner-child signals, stop projecting pain onto others, and rebuild self-worth through compassion, forgiveness, and daily practice. About the Guest: Anjalia McGoldrick is a trauma-informed psychotherapist, metaphysician, and motivational speaker. She founded Life in Balance Counseling and Wellness Center and is the author of The Child I Left Behind. Key Takeaways: Treat triggers as signals: name the emotion, then ask “where do I feel this in my body?” Replace blame with curiosity: “What old story is this activating in me?” Practice inner-child reparenting: respond with reassurance, not criticism. Watch for avoidance habits (overworking, numbing behaviors) and choose one honest step instead. Use forgiveness as self-release: write what happened, what you learned, and what you needed then. How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://anjaliamcgoldrick.com/  Book: The Child I Left Behind on Amazon 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, 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: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #healingjourney #innerchildhealing #traumahealing #selfforgiveness #emotionalhealing #breakgenerationalcycles #relationshiphealing #selfworth #mindsetshift #mentalwellness #personalgrowth #therapytools #healingfromwithin

26 Jan 22min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan sits down with Gazit Chaya Nkosi to explore what it truly takes to move from surviving to genuinely living. Gazit shares a raw, grounded journey through long-term suicidal thinking, sensory sensitivity, trauma responses, and the slow return to inner trust. This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck in anxiety, shutdown, reactivity, shame, or the pressure to “push through.” You will hear practical insight on why talk therapy alone can miss the body’s needs, how nervous system regulation changes everything, and how to find a path beyond rigid cultural rules into real self-worth. About the Guest: Gazit Chaya Nkosi is a coach and mystic seeker who works with Safe and Sound Protocol listening and somatic parts work. They share lived experience with trauma, sensory sensitivity, and reclaiming a life that feels safe and authentic. Key Takeaways: Notice how “push through” often creates more shutdown, not more strength Separate your inner truth from cultural rules about gender, worth, and safety Use bottom-up tools (breath, movement, sound, mindfulness) to support regulation Understand reactivity and dissociation as survival responses, not personal failure Explore somatic parts work to reduce inner conflict and build integration Build safety in the body first, then the mind can follow How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.therootedcoop.com/  YouTube: The Rooted Co-op Free inquiry calls and resources are available through the 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, 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: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mentalhealthpodcast #nervoussystemhealing #traumarecovery #somatichealing #vagusnerve #safesoundprotocol #partwork #emotionalregulation #healingjourney #selfworth #mindfulnesspractice #lgbtqwellness #spiritualgrowth #resilience

24 Jan 24min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with Dr. Bob Rich for a real conversation about grief, suffering, and the choices we make when life breaks open. This episode is for anyone navigating loss, big change, or emotional pain and wondering how to keep going without forcing a “growth story.” You will hear practical ways to build self-respect, respond to anger with intention, and find meaning at your own pace. About the Guest: Dr. Bob Rich is a retired psychotherapist and author based in Halesville, Victoria. He has written The Hole in Your Life: Grief and Bereavement and shares resources through his blog, “Bobbing Around.” Key Takeaways: Treat setbacks as learning opportunities: ask “What can I learn from this?” Build a pause habit for anger: breathe, count, then respond. Let grief be wider than death: job loss, illness, divorce, and change also count. Turn love into action: create something that helps others when they hurt. Practice self-respect first, especially when self-judgment spirals. How to Connect With the Guest: Blog: https://bobrich18.wordpress.com/  First chapter page Contact form is available on his blog (Contacts page). 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, 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: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #griefsupport #bereavement #healingjourney #emotionalwellbeing #selfcompassion #resilience #mindfulnesspractice #angermanagement #mentalhealthpodcast #personalgrowth #copingskills #selfrespect #lifechanges

24 Jan 32min

What if success is not about pushing harder, but flipping the right internal switch? On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Yusuf Khan sits down with Terri Maxwell to unpack how your brain’s definition of success can quietly drive stress, burnout, and constant proving. This episode is for high achievers who feel anxious, exhausted, or never “good enough” even after hitting goals. Terri shares the Success Switch framework and a simple daily practice to regulate your nervous system, shift out of fight-or-flight, and pursue goals with more calm, clarity, and fulfillment. About the Guest : Terri Maxwell is a speaker, researcher, and author focused on the neuroscience of success and well-being. She is also the CEO of Shift/Co Public Benefit Corp and created the Success Switch, a brain-based approach to healthier performance. Key Takeaways: Success can become a moving goalpost if your worth is tied to outcomes Early “not good enough” wiring can fuel stress-driven achievement into adulthood Calm, steady effort feels different than frantic pressure and urgency The ABCs: Awareness (“The truth is, I feel…”), Breathing (4 slow breaths), Claim a new belief Practice the Success Switch twice daily for 7 days to build a new default state Your external results often mirror your internal dialogue and nervous system state How to Connect With the Guest: LinkedIn and https://succeedonpurpose.com/(free Success Switch tool under the Resources tab) 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, 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: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #successmindset #nervoussystemregulation #burnoutrecovery #stressmanagement #neuroscience #selfworth #highachievers #mindsetshift #emotionalregulation #mentalwellness #personalgrowth #anxietyrelief #selfleadership #habitchange #peakperformance

23 Jan 16min

We scroll, react, and stay “busy” online, yet still feel unseen. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Yusuf sits down with relationship coach and author Keith Spurgin to unpack what real connection actually looks like and why loneliness keeps rising. This conversation is for anyone who feels alone even with people around them, struggles with conflict, or keeps shutting down after getting hurt. You will hear practical ways to rebuild trust, stop self-sabotaging relationships, and stay open without isolating yourself. About the Guest: Keith Spurgin is a relationship coach, author, and “leader of leaders.” He wrote Unknown: Finding Connection in a Disconnected World and shares practical guidance on building healthier relationships. Key Takeaways: Followers and acquaintances are not the same as being truly known, seen, and heard Shame keeps people quiet about loneliness, which deepens isolation Watch for self-sabotage patterns like ghosting and pushing people away first Conflict is normal in every relationship, and working through it builds closeness “Canceling” people after disagreements is a warning sign you are moving toward isolation Forgiveness happens in layers and helps you reopen connection without denying the hurt How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://keithspurgin.net/ 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, 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: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #loneliness #connection #mentalhealth #relationships #emotionalwellbeing #healingjourney #selfawareness #forgiveness #conflictresolution #communicationskills #belonging #socialconnection #personalgrowth #mindset

23 Jan 19min

What if strength is not about pushing harder but listening more honestly? In this episode of On Air Healthy Waves, host Yusuf is joined by Scarlett Seebach and Robin Clare for a grounded, thoughtful conversation on mental health versus mental strength. This episode is for anyone who looks fine on the outside but feels misaligned or exhausted within. Together, they explore how breath, self-honesty, daily nourishment, and inner alignment create real stability and long-term harmony. About the Guest: Scarlett Seebach is a Reiki master, crystal healing practitioner, and human design reader who helps clients reconnect with their authentic self. Robin Clare is a best-selling author and creator of the Harmony Method, focused on healing, alignment, and sustainable inner peace. Key Takeaways: Mental strength comes from response, not suppression Breath is the fastest way to reset the nervous system Over-control often masks deeper inner exhaustion Healing works best when mind, body, emotion, and spirit are integrated Nourishment and rest are essential for sustainable change How to Connect With the Guest Scarlett Seebach: Website & Booking: https://yourabundantdesign.com  Newsletter: Sign up on her site (sent max once a month — no spam guaranteed) Robin Clare: Website: https://www.robinhclare.com BabyBoomer.org Books: https://www.robinhclare.com/books  Work with Robin: https://www.robinhclare.com/akashic-harmony-offerings 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, and wellness advocate. With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, 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: https://www.podhub.club/ 📍 Based in: India & USA 🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik 🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest 📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mentalhealthawareness #inneralignment #emotionalhealing #mindbodyconnection #healingjourney #selfregulation #traumahealing #nervoussystem #breathwork #holisticwellness #selfgrowth #mentalstrength

22 Jan 51min