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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana delves into the high-pressure world of corporate leadership with guest Sami Hero, a seasoned general management executive with vast experience across Europe and North America. Sami shares how the unlikely practice of golf, known for its patience and mental discipline, has become his secret weapon for managing stress and maintaining mental clarity. He discusses the cultural contrasts between work environments in the US and Finland, and how golf provides him with both relaxation and solutions to challenges in his demanding executive roles. About the Guest: Sami Hero is a versatile executive with a rich background in marketing, sales, and analytics. Having worked in various leadership roles across Europe and North America, Sami brings a unique perspective on balancing the pressures of a global career with personal well-being. Speaking five languages and now based in Finland, Sami uses golf not only as a physical activity but as a mental reset. His approach to applying the principles of focus and mindfulness from golf to his professional life offers valuable insights for anyone navigating a busy executive career. Key Takeaways: Mental Clarity Through Golf: Golf can serve as a powerful tool for clearing the mind, offering both physical activity and a space for subconscious problem-solving. Balancing Work and Life: The importance of setting boundaries between work and personal life, a lesson Sami learned from Finland's work culture, where free time is highly valued. Adapting to Stress: Sami shares his experience working in high-pressure environments like New York City, and how learning to slow down in Finland helped him manage stress more effectively. Patience and Focus in Golf and Leadership: The parallels between the patience required in golf and the focus needed in executive leadership roles, especially in sales and marketing. Cultural Perspectives on Work: Sami discusses how different cultural approaches to work, especially in the US versus Finland, shape stress levels and personal well-being.

13 Sep 202422min

In this enlightening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by certified clinical hypnotherapist, yoga instructor, and holistic coach, Tara O'Neill. Together, they explore the transformative power of hypnotherapy for mental health and emotional well-being. Tara shares her personal journey of overcoming burnout through alternative healing methods, including yoga and hypnosis. She delves into the science behind hypnotherapy and how it taps into the subconscious mind to reprogram beliefs, reduce stress, and promote healing. Tara also explains how she combines ancient wisdom with cutting-edge neuroscience to create lasting changes for her clients. About the Guest: Tara O'Neill is a clinical hypnotherapist and holistic wellness coach with a passion for integrating ancient healing practices with modern neuroscience. Her journey began when traditional medicine failed her, leading her to explore sacred healing sites and alternative modalities. With years of experience in mind-body healing, Tara empowers her clients to unlock the power of the subconscious mind to heal emotional wounds and achieve mental clarity and physical wellness. Key Takeaways: The Power of the Subconscious Mind: Learn how hypnotherapy accesses the subconscious to heal deeply rooted emotional wounds and reprogram limiting beliefs. Healing through Breathwork: Discover how breathwork and yoga practices can move energy through the body and support emotional well-being. Integration of Ancient Wisdom & Neuroscience: Understand how Tara merges centuries-old healing traditions with modern neuroscience to help clients achieve lasting transformation. Tools for Overcoming Burnout: Gain insights into how alternative healing methods can combat stress, anxiety, and burnout, and lead to overall well-being. Practical Steps for Emotional Healing: Explore simple yet powerful tools such as breathwork and mindfulness practices that can be applied in daily life for mental and emotional balance.

13 Sep 202425min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, your host Sana sits down with Morgan Q. Anderson, EA, a seasoned tax expert with over 24 years of experience representing clients before the IRS and state tax agencies. Morgan sheds light on the often intimidating world of tax debt and how fear and anxiety about finances can significantly impact our mental well-being. Drawing from her extensive experience and insights from her book Tax Debt Rule #1: There's Always a Solution, Morgan shares practical strategies for managing tax debt without losing peace of mind. Listeners will walk away feeling empowered and equipped to face their financial challenges with confidence. About the Guest: Morgan Q. Anderson, EA, has dedicated over two decades to helping individuals and businesses resolve their tax debt issues, from income and payroll taxes to sales taxes. She is the author of Tax Debt Rule #1: There's Always a Solution, a guide for anyone feeling overwhelmed by tax debt. Known for her calm and compassionate approach, Morgan's mission is to alleviate the fear and paralysis often associated with tax debt, showing her clients that there is always a path to resolution. Key Takeaways: Address the Problem Early: Ignoring tax debt only exacerbates the issue, leading to increased penalties and stress. Take proactive steps to face the problem head-on. Don’t Let Fear Paralyze You: Tax agencies may seem intimidating, but maintaining your power position and approaching the issue calmly can help alleviate fear. Emotional Impact of Tax Debt: Financial stress can lead to serious mental and physical health issues. Seeking help and addressing the problem can reduce this burden. Practical Steps to Overcome Tax Debt: Morgan provides actionable advice on how to start resolving tax debt, emphasizing that no situation is hopeless. There's Always a Solution: Regardless of how overwhelming the situation may seem, Morgan encourages listeners to remember that every tax debt issue has a resolution.

12 Sep 202432min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana dives into a profound conversation with Helen Gretchen Jones, an intuitive death doula, channeler, and healer. Helen shares her unique journey of becoming a death doula after the loss of her father and explains how she helps individuals navigate the grief process through inner wisdom, spiritual guidance, and holistic practices like sound bowl therapy and Reiki. Discover how connecting with one's higher self can bring peace, closure, and healing during life's most challenging moments. About the Guest: Helen Gretchen Jones is a compassionate death doula, intuitive, and channeler, dedicated to helping others find peace in times of loss. With expertise in sound bowl therapy, Reiki, and past life regressions, she provides profound spiritual and emotional support to those grieving the death of a loved one. Helen's mission is to foster self-love and connection with one's inner wisdom, transforming grief into an opportunity for personal growth and deeper understanding. Key Takeaways: Inner Wisdom and Grief: Helen explains how connecting with inner wisdom through silence, meditation, or creative processes can help individuals cope with grief and access emotional healing. Spiritual Guidance: By tuning into her 'A-Team' of spirit guides, Helen channels messages that provide peace and closure to grieving families, showing the transformative power of spiritual guidance. Holistic Healing Practices: Discover how sound bowl therapy, Reiki, and nature walks can be tools for calming the mind and connecting with a higher self during the grieving process. Practical Steps for Healing: Helen shares approachable methods, like creative expression or quiet moments in nature, that anyone can use to access inner wisdom and find solace during times of loss.

12 Sep 202425min

In this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, your host Sana dives into a critical yet often overlooked aspect of health: the role of blood work in optimizing overall well-being. Joined by special guest Cody Endicott, a certified personal trainer and owner of Endless Evolution Fitness, we explore how regular blood tests can provide key insights into both physical and mental health. Cody shares his expertise on using blood work as a blueprint for personalized wellness strategies that help prevent health issues and reduce dependence on medication. Tune in to discover how this proactive approach can transform your health journey. About the Guest: Cody Endicott is a seasoned health expert with degrees in Exercise Science and Nutrition. As the owner of Endless Evolution Fitness, he specializes in using blood work to identify underlying health issues and design customized wellness programs that focus on functional health. Cody’s holistic approach helps clients achieve optimal health and well-being without the need for excessive reliance on medications. His passion is empowering individuals to live healthier, more balanced lives through personalized care. Key Takeaways: Blood Work as a Blueprint: Blood tests offer crucial information about your body’s internal health, providing insights that allow for personalized wellness plans. Cortisol and Stress Management: Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which can cause adrenal fatigue, weight loss resistance, and long-term health issues. Preventive Insights: Regular blood work can identify potential health problems, such as thyroid issues, before they worsen, allowing for early intervention. Holistic Health Approach: By understanding individual blood markers, Cody develops tailored strategies that prioritize lifestyle changes over medication, helping to address root causes. Personalized Wellness: Every body is unique, and blood work ensures that health solutions are customized to each individual's needs and goals for long-term success.

12 Sep 202423min

In this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we sit down with Jonathan Tuteur, an executive coach, management consultant, and author of the newly released book Seizing Today. Jonathan shares his journey of overcoming a rare and life-altering medical condition that led to over 500 seizures and three brain surgeries. Through his challenges, Jonathan has found a renewed sense of purpose, resilience, and human connection. We dive into how he navigated these profound difficulties and found authenticity and meaning in life. Jonathan's story is a powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity for growth and transformation in the face of adversity. About the Guest: Jonathan Tuteur is an accomplished executive coach, management consultant, and author. After being diagnosed with late-onset epilepsy, which resulted in more than 500 seizures and three brain surgeries, Jonathan turned his challenges into opportunities for personal and professional growth. His recently published book Seizing Today explores his journey of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of purpose. Jonathan is also actively involved with epilepsy organizations, working to raise awareness and support those affected by the condition. Key Takeaways: Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty: Jonathan’s journey with epilepsy highlights the importance of resilience, especially when facing a condition with unpredictable challenges. Finding Purpose Amid Adversity: By focusing on making a positive impact in the epilepsy community, Jonathan discovered a sense of purpose that transformed his outlook on life. Authenticity Through Struggle: Adversity can strip away superficiality, allowing us to connect with our most authentic selves. The Role of Courage: Jonathan cultivated courage through his journey, whether in dealing with the unknown or undergoing multiple brain surgeries, emphasizing the need to face fears and keep moving forward. Spiritual Growth: Jonathan’s experiences led him to reflect on deeper, spiritual questions about why we are here and what our purpose is, showing that struggles can be a pathway to greater self-awareness.

12 Sep 202418min

In this transformative episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana is joined by Blake Lefkoe, a certified facilitator of the Lefkoe Method, to explore how our beliefs shape every aspect of our lives. Blake, who experienced a profound personal journey from addiction to empowerment, shares how the Lefkoe Method helps eliminate limiting beliefs that keep people stuck in unwanted patterns. Together, they discuss how breaking free from negative self-perceptions can lead to personal growth, better relationships, and lasting fulfillment. About the Guest: Blake Lefkoe is a certified facilitator of the Lefkoe Method, a revolutionary process developed by her late father, Morty Lefkoe. After overcoming personal struggles with addiction and self-esteem, Blake turned to the Lefkoe Method to rebuild her life. Today, she helps others identify and eliminate limiting beliefs, guiding them toward a life of authenticity, sobriety, and emotional freedom. Blake is a passionate advocate for transforming internal mindsets to achieve lasting change. Key Takeaways: Our Beliefs Shape Our Lives – Learn how deeply held beliefs influence our behaviors, emotions, and life patterns. The Lefkoe Method Explained – A step-by-step process to uncover and eliminate the beliefs that are holding you back. Transformational Journey – Hear how Blake's own struggles with addiction led her to rediscover this powerful method and transform her life. Practical Applications – Understand how to apply the Lefkoe Method to issues like procrastination, anxiety, and dysfunctional relationships. Real Change without Integration – Discover how eliminating limiting beliefs creates immediate and lasting change, without the need for constant effort or reminders.

12 Sep 202422min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana welcomes Karoline Fisher, a former MD turned RTT (Rapid Transformational Therapy) hypnotherapist. Together, they explore the transformative power of inner child work in hypnotherapy. Karoline shares her personal journey from medicine to hypnotherapy and how this powerful practice helped her heal deep-seated patterns, trauma, and limiting beliefs. Listeners will discover how accessing the subconscious mind through hypnotherapy can unlock profound personal growth and healing, as well as the significance of inner child work in resolving emotional blockages. About the Guest: Karoline Fisher is a dynamic hypnotherapist specializing in RTT hypnotherapy, a method that works with the subconscious mind to bring about rapid transformation. After transitioning from a career as an MD, Karoline discovered the deep healing potential of hypnotherapy through her own journey of personal empowerment. With a passion for helping others break free from old patterns and limiting beliefs, she now guides individuals toward greater emotional healing and well-being through inner child work and hypnotherapy. Key Takeaways: Inner Child Work Explained: Learn what inner child work in hypnotherapy is and how unresolved childhood experiences can affect adult behavior and emotions. The Subconscious Mind: Discover how RTT hypnotherapy targets the subconscious, where deep-rooted patterns and traumas are stored, to create lasting change. Healing Emotional Wounds: Understand the importance of addressing and healing early emotional wounds to stop repeating harmful patterns in relationships and life. Personal Transformation: Karoline's own life transformation serves as an inspiring example of how hypnotherapy can provide clarity, self-empowerment, and emotional freedom.

12 Sep 202426min