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

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

In this transformative episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana welcomes the inspiring Karen Gray, an ICF Certified Life and Business Coach and CEO of Gray Legacy Partners. Karen shares her powerful journey from the corporate world to becoming a coach for high-achieving women, guiding them to reclaim their self-worth and break free from self-sabotaging behaviors. She talks about how women can embrace their inherent value to overcome imposter syndrome and insecurities, allowing them to thrive both personally and professionally. Listeners will learn how to unlock self-worth, build confidence, and live a life they don’t need to escape from. About the Guest: Karen Gray is an experienced ICF Certified Life and Business Coach, as well as the co-founder and CEO of Gray Legacy Partners. With over 30 years in corporate America, she now empowers high-achieving women to reclaim their voice, embrace their worth, and live authentically. Karen is passionate about helping women break free from limiting beliefs and self-sabotaging behaviors, allowing them to unlock their full potential. Key Takeaways: The Power of Value Awareness: Karen introduces VQ (Value Awareness), explaining its importance for women, especially in leadership roles, and how it influences confidence and decision-making. Overcoming Self-Sabotage: Learn how to identify and break free from the self-sabotaging behaviors that prevent women from reaching their true potential. Building Confidence: Karen shares practical steps to embrace one’s inherent value, which is essential for confidence and professional success. Shifting Identity: Karen's personal journey illustrates how shifting from external validation to inner self-worth is key to personal growth and fulfillment. Receiving Abundance: Understanding the equation of value, belief, and awareness to unlock success, wealth, and happiness in all areas of life.

12 Sep 202427min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with Michael T. Brown, LPC, a seasoned counselor, leadership consultant, and author with over 20 years of experience. Michael shares insights into how personal development is the cornerstone of maintaining healthy and fulfilling relationships, both personally and professionally. They dive deep into the challenges individuals face when trying to foster meaningful connections and explore the vital role that communication and self-awareness play in creating balanced, resilient relationships. Tune in to learn practical strategies for strengthening your relationships and enhancing your personal growth. About the Guest: Michael T. Brown is a licensed professional counselor, national trainer, and author of Born to Achieve and A Beautiful Challenge. As the principal of Brown's Leadership Consulting, Michael has devoted his career to empowering individuals, families, and communities through his leadership, counseling, and resilience training programs. With over two decades of experience, Michael specializes in helping people develop healthy relationships by first focusing on personal growth, mental wellness, and effective communication. Key Takeaways: Personal Growth as a Foundation for Healthy Relationships: Michael emphasizes that healthy relationships are built on the foundation of self-awareness and personal development. It's essential to work on one’s emotional, mental, and spiritual health to show up fully in relationships. The Importance of Self-Awareness: Personal growth has no finish line. Michael encourages listeners to regularly reflect on their feelings, understand the root causes, and take actionable steps to address them. Self-awareness is the first step to improving any relationship. Effective Communication: Communication is a two-way street that involves not just speaking but actively listening. Michael highlights the importance of reflective listening, where you demonstrate that you've truly heard the other person, which can greatly enhance understanding and connection. Professional and Personal Relationships: Whether in personal or professional settings, strong relationships rely on mutual respect, empathy, and the ability to communicate openly. Michael shares strategies that help foster healthy communication and trust in both contexts. Continuous Improvement: Michael encourages listeners to see personal development as an ongoing journey. Regular self-reflection, seeking help when needed, and building self-awareness are essential practices to maintain healthier and stronger connections.

12 Sep 202421min