Why Do We Struggle to Let Go and How Can the Body Lead the Way with Somatic Freedom? featuring Melanie Smithson

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Amy Vincze, a seasoned expert in health and wellness, to explore the transformative power of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping. Amy shares her incredible journey of healing from anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and trauma—using tapping as a life-changing tool. Learn how this simple yet science-backed method can help you release emotional and physical pain, overcome limiting beliefs, and create lasting transformation.   About the Guest – Amy Vincze   Amy Vincze has over 20 years of experience in the health and wellness space, working as a massage therapist, nutritional therapist, colon hydrotherapist, Reiki master, and EFT tapping coach. After overcoming cancer, trauma, and anxiety, she discovered the power of tapping and has since dedicated her life to helping others heal at the core level. She is also the founder of the Soar with Tapping app, designed to make tapping accessible to everyone.   Key Takeaways   ✔ What is EFT Tapping? – A simple and effective technique to release stress, anxiety, trauma, and even physical pain.✔ Science-Backed Benefits – Studies show EFT tapping reduces cortisol levels by up to 48%, lowers blood pressure, and helps with emotional regulation.✔ Amy’s Healing Journey – How tapping helped her overcome anxiety, trauma, and even frozen shoulder.✔ Deeper Healing with Tapping – Addressing the root cause of emotional pain rather than just masking symptoms.✔ Tapping for Transformation – Real-life client success stories, including overcoming phobias, chronic pain, and emotional blockages.✔ The Soar with Tapping App – A comprehensive guide to help users integrate tapping into their daily healing practice.   Connect with Amy Vincze   🌐 Website:soarwithtapping.com📲 App:Soar with Tapping (Available on App Stores)📩 Get in Touch: Message Amy for guidance and support through her website or app   Join the Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Community   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM me on PodMatch!💬 DM Me Here:PodMatch📩 Subscribe to Newsletter:Healthy Mind by Avik🤝 Join the Community:Healthy Mind Community   📺 Stay Tuned & Follow Us!🔹 YouTube:Healthy Mind, Healthy Life📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club🧵 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty   ✨ If today’s episode resonated with you, share it, leave a review, and start your own healing journey with EFT tapping! ✨ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #podmatch

15 Mar 18min

In this episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes spiritual coach and psychic medium Alexa Darrin to explore the powerful concept of energetic hygiene and how clearing your energy can help you attract the life you truly desire. Alexa shares insights on how energetic clutter—whether from past experiences, external influences, or unconscious conditioning—can keep us feeling stuck, lost, or drained. She also dives deep into soul purpose, busting myths about discovering "the one right path" and instead showing how purpose evolves over time. If you've ever struggled with feeling scattered, confused, or unsure about your next step in life, this conversation is for you!   About the Guest – Alexa Darrin   Alexa Darrin is a spiritual coach, psychic medium, and clarity catalyst who helps ambitious, multi-passionate women clear their energetic clutter and align with their true soul purpose. With a background in entertainment, video games, and advertising, Alexa bridges mysticism with practical strategies, offering a unique approach to spiritual transformation. Through Akashic Records readings, energy clearing, and intuitive coaching, she guides clients toward crystal-clear clarity, empowerment, and alignment with their highest potential. Key Takeaways from the Episode:   ✔️ What is Energetic Hygiene? – Why your energy field needs clearing just like your physical body.✔️ Signs of Energetic Clutter – How to recognize when you're carrying external energy that isn't yours.✔️ Biggest Myths About Purpose – Why your purpose isn't just "one thing" and how to embrace its evolution.✔️ Struggling with Too Many Passions? – How to know which ones align with your true soul path.✔️ The Power of Akashic Records – How accessing this energetic library can reveal your purpose and clear blocks.✔️ Overcoming Fear of Making the Wrong Choice – Why waiting for a perfect plan keeps you stuck, and how to start moving forward.✔️ A Simple First Step to Clarity – The one thing you can do today to reconnect with your intuition and purpose.   Connect with Alexa Darrin   🌐 Website: www.alexadarrin.com(Includes a free 3-day Soul Clarity Reset!)📷 Instagram: @alexadarrin   Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Waves?   📩 DM Me Here:PodMatch📩 Subscribe to Newsletter:Healthy Mind Newsletter📩 Join the Community:Join Here   🌟 Stay Tuned & Follow Us!🎥 YouTube: @healthymind-healthylife📷 Instagram: @podhealth.club📷 Threads: @podhealth.club📘 Facebook: Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn: Avik on LinkedIn 🎧 If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it! Don't forget to subscribe to Healthy Waves for more transformative discussions. #EnergyHealing #SoulPurpose #AkashicRecords #SpiritualGrowth #HealthyMind #EnergeticHygiene #Podcast #podmatch

15 Mar 17min

Are you feeling stuck in life—whether in your health, relationships, or career? What if the root of these challenges isn’t external but deeply embedded in your subconscious beliefs? In this eye-opening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Dr. Alain Salas reveals how subconscious programming influences our reality and how his groundbreaking mind-clearing, body-clearing, and goal-clearing techniques can help break free from limiting beliefs. With over 28 years of experience and 4,200+ success stories, Dr. Salas shares how he overcame his own struggles—including burnout, divorce, and a health crisis—to create a method that has transformed lives. Tune in to discover how subconscious reprogramming can accelerate healing, improve relationships, and bring prosperity.   About Dr. Alain Salas:   Dr. Alain Salas is a renowned mind-body expert with a passion for helping individuals break free from self-sabotaging patterns. His innovative approach has helped thousands achieve vibrant health, financial success, and emotional well-being. His Mind Clearing system is designed to remove subconscious blocks, allowing people to tap into their full potential.   Key Takeaways:   ✔️ The Power of the Subconscious Mind: 90-95% of our thoughts, habits, and emotions are driven by subconscious beliefs.✔️ How Limiting Beliefs Are Formed: Early childhood experiences and traumas shape our reality without us realizing it.✔️ Mind Clearing Technique: A proven method to reprogram limiting beliefs and replace them with empowering ones.✔️ Healing Chronic Pain & Emotional Trauma: How one client eliminated severe jaw pain (TMJ) after two sessions.✔️ Why Most Goal-Setting Fails: Without subconscious alignment, conscious goal-setting meets resistance.✔️ A Simple Step to Get Started: Learn how visualization techniques can help rewire your brain for success.   Connect with Dr. Alain Salas:   🌐 Website: TheMindClearing.com📧 Contact: Reach out via the contact form on his website🎁 Exclusive Offer: Mention this podcast to get 20% off your first session!   Stay Connected with Healthy Mind, Healthy Life!   🚀 Want to be a guest? DM me on PodMatch!🔗 DM Here:PodMatch Profile📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter:Join Here🌎 Join Our Community:Nas.io Community   📲 Follow Us for More Inspiring Content!🎥 YouTube: @healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram: @podhealth.club🧵 Threads: @podhealth.club📘 Facebook: Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn: Avik Chakraborty   🎧 If you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend, subscribe for more empowering conversations, and let us know your thoughts! Until next time—keep growing, clearing, and creating the life you truly deserve! #mindbodyconnection #healthymindhealthylife #subconscioushealing #mindclearing #goalsetting #personalgrowth #podmatch

15 Mar 42min

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Yana Kleyman, a functional medicine health consultant and former doctor of pharmacy, to explore a holistic, root-cause approach to ADHD. For decades, ADHD has been treated with medications and behavioral therapy, but what if food sensitivities, gut health, and nutrient deficiencies play a bigger role than we ever imagined? Yana shares eye-opening insights into how nutrition, lifestyle, and environmental factors can significantly impact ADHxD symptoms—and how parents can support their children naturally. If you’re a parent looking for answers beyond prescriptions or simply curious about the gut-brain connection, this episode is packed with practical strategies and hope. 🎧 In this episode, you'll learn:  https://atypicallyawesome.com/  ✔️ Why ADHD is often misdiagnosed and overmedicated in traditional medicine✔️ The gut-brain connection and how gut health affects ADHD symptoms✔️ How food sensitivities and nutrient deficiencies contribute to hyperactivity and inattention✔️ The biggest gaps in traditional ADHD treatment—and how functional medicine fills them✔️ Small, impactful steps parents can take today to improve their child’s ADHD symptoms naturally About Yana Kleyman   Yana Kleyman is a functional medicine health consultant and a former doctor of pharmacy with over 20 years of experience in traditional healthcare. After facing her own health crisis, she discovered functional medicine and experienced a remarkable recovery through holistic healing. Now, Yana helps children with ADHD thrive naturally by identifying the root causes of their symptoms—from gut imbalances to food sensitivities and nutrient deficiencies—so they can live their best lives without unnecessary medications. 📌 Key Takeaways:   ✅ ADHD isn’t just about the brain—it’s about the body. Gut health, inflammation, and diet all play a major role.✅ Food sensitivities cause inflammation and neurotoxicity. Ingredients like artificial dyes, preservatives, and processed foods can worsen ADHD symptoms.✅ Nutrient deficiencies are often overlooked. Minerals like zinc, magnesium, and iron are critical for brain function and focus.✅ Functional medicine treats the root cause. Unlike traditional ADHD treatment, which only manages symptoms, a functional approach looks at diet, lifestyle, and holistic healing.✅ Small changes make a big difference. Simple shifts—like improving diet, reducing screen time, and optimizing sleep—can lead to major improvements in ADHD symptoms.   🌟 Connect with Yana Kleyman:   🎙️ Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?   📩 DM me on PodMatch:Send me a message!📨 Subscribe to my newsletter:Healthy Mind Newsletter🌍 Join our community:Healthy Mind Community 📺 Follow & Stay Connected:📹 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty 👉 If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it!📢 Drop a comment or DM me—what’s one small step you’ll take today to support better brain health? #ADHDAwareness #FunctionalMedicine #HealthyMind #GutBrainConnection #Neurodiversity #NutritionMatters #MentalHealthMatters #HolisticHealing

14 Mar 25min

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Richard Hsung   to explore the hidden mental health struggles of immigrants. Richard shares the extraordinary journey of his mother, Dr. Jean Tran Walk Perkins, a Chinese immigrant who endured war, displacement, and bureaucratic challenges while building a career as an ophthalmologist in the U.S. Through Spring Flower, a meticulously crafted three-volume memoir, Richard honors his mother’s resilience and reveals how trauma is passed through generations. He discusses the emotional toll of writing the book, his personal struggles with identity as a first-generation immigrant, and how women immigrants today continue to face similar battles. If you've ever struggled with belonging or wondered about the untold stories of those around you, this episode is a must-listen.   About the Guest   Richard Hsung   is the son of Jean Perkins and the author of Spring Flower, a memoir chronicling his mother’s incredible life journey. Having spent over a decade piecing together her story, Richard provides a deep and moving perspective on the immigrant experience, resilience, and generational trauma.   Key Takeaways   ✔️ The Mental Toll of Immigration: How displacement, cultural identity struggles, and bureaucracy affect mental health.✔️ Intergenerational Trauma: How past hardships shape future generations and how healing is possible.✔️ Resilience & Survival: The power of storytelling in preserving history and overcoming personal struggles.✔️ Women & Immigrant Challenges: The ongoing struggles immigrant women face in balancing careers and societal expectations.   Connect with Richard H. Sung   📖 Get Spring Flower on Amazon or Barnes & Noble🌐 Visit richardperkinshung.com   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?   📩 DM me on PodMatch – Message Here📩 Subscribe to my Newsletter📩 Join our Community Stay Tuned & Follow Us!   🎥 YouTube - @healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram - @podhealth.club🧵 Threads - @podhealth.club📘 Facebook - Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn - Avik Chakraborty 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! If today’s episode resonated with you, share it on social media and tag us! #HealthyMind #MentalHealth #ImmigrantStories #Podcast #RichardHSung #SpringFlower #podmatch

14 Mar 21min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Kelly Hale, founder of Gutsy Brain Movement, to explore how nervous system regulation is the key to achieving a true mind-body connection. Most of us are unknowingly stuck in survival mode, leading to stress, digestive issues, brain fog, and chronic fatigue. Kelly shares her expertise in movement-based healing and simple techniques to rewire your nervous system for ease, resilience, and emotional balance. If you’ve ever struggled with traditional meditation or felt disconnected from your body, this episode will give you practical movement-based strategies to regulate your nervous system and reclaim your body’s natural ability to heal. About the Guest:Kelly Hale is a nervous system regulation expert, occupational therapist, and movement-based healer with over 25 years of experience. A former “meditation dropout,” she developed an innovative movement-based approach to nervous system healing, helping individuals break free from survival mode and feel truly at home in their bodies. Key Takeaways:✔ Nervous System & Stress: Many of us are running on autopilot survival mode without realizing it.✔ Signs of Dysregulation: Anxiety, brain fog, gut issues, constant busyness, or feeling stuck in freeze mode.✔ Movement is Medicine: Traditional stillness-based meditation isn’t for everyone. Intentional movement can be a powerful alternative.✔ Cross-Body Movements for Balance: Simple exercises like walking, cross-crawls, and "snow angels" help restore nervous system balance.✔ Emotions in Motion: Unprocessed emotions get stored in our tissues—movement helps release them safely.✔ Small Steps, Big Impact: Just 5 minutes a day of mindful movement can shift your nervous system from stress to ease.   Connect with Kelly Hale:📌 Website & Free Resources:InspiredWell.com/innerpeace📌 Instagram:@GutsyBrainMovement📌 Facebook:Kelly Hale – Gutsy Brain Movement   🌟 Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM me on PodMatch!🔗 Message Me Here   📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter:🔗 HealthyMindByAvik 👥 Join the Community:🔗 Health Mind Network   📢 Stay Tuned & Follow Us!▶️ YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club📌 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn:Avik 🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it! #MindBodyHealing #NervousSystem #HealthyMind #Podmatch

14 Mar 27min

What if you could reprogram your mind for health, happiness, and success in just 17 seconds? Sounds too good to be true? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Jenny Harkleroad, a mind-change expert, bestselling author, and subconscious reprogramming coach, to discuss how you can transform your mindset, break limiting beliefs, and create the life you truly want. After a devastating back injury, Jenny discovered the power of the subconscious mind and healed herself from chronic pain, emotional struggles, and destructive thought patterns. Today, she shares how you can apply her 17-second rule and her LEAP Transformation App to rewire your brain, change negative thought patterns, and finally achieve your goals effortlessly. If you've ever struggled with bad habits, self-doubt, or subconscious roadblocks, this episode is your game-changer!   About the Guest – Jenny Harkleroad   Jenny Harkleroad is a #1 Bestselling Author, International Speaker, and Subconscious Mind Change Expert. After a life-altering hiking accident, she went from chronic pain and frustration to total mind and body transformation using the power of subconscious reprogramming. She is the founder of Balanced You, where she helps people break free from subconscious limitations and create the health, wealth, and happiness they desire.   Key Takeaways from the Episode   ✅ The 17-Second Rule – If you focus on a thought for more than 17 seconds, it creates an emotion; after 68 seconds, it starts shaping your reality. Be mindful of your thoughts!✅ Your Subconscious Mind Runs the Show – It’s 1 million times more powerful than your conscious mind and controls 95% of your actions. Reprogram it for success!✅ Emotional Pain Creates Physical Pain – Your thoughts and unresolved emotions can manifest as chronic illness and discomfort. Healing your mind heals your body.✅ LEAP Transformation App – A science-backed tool that rewires your subconscious mind for effortless habit change and personal growth.✅ Change Begins with Awareness – The first step to transformation is to become aware of your thoughts, stories, and patterns—then shift them to align with your goals.   How to Connect with Jenny Harkleroad   🌐 Website:BalancedYou.org📲 Download LEAP Transformation App: Available on the App Store & Play Store🎁 Free Resources & Masterclasses: Visit BalancedYou.org for free mind-change tools!   Stay Connected with Healthy Mind, Healthy Life!   💬 Want to be a guest on the show? Send me a message on PodMatch!👉 DM Me Here:PodMatch Link 📢 Subscribe & Join the Community!📰 Newsletter:Subscribe Here👥 Join Our Community:Healthy Mind Network   🎥 Follow for More Mindset & Wellness Tips!🔴 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club💬 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty 🎧 Loved the episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this message today! #HealthyMind #MindsetShift #SubconsciousMind #SuccessHabits #MindChange #PersonalGrowth #podmatch

14 Mar 18min

Entrepreneurship is a thrilling but demanding journey—how do you stay mentally and physically healthy while building a company? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Jason Vego, CEO and co-founder of BEVZ, a software platform for convenience stores that has expanded to over 1,000 locations across the U.S. and raised over $5 million in venture capital. Jason shares his honest experiences of managing mental well-being while leading a high-growth startup. From navigating personal challenges like divorce to recognizing signs of burnout, he offers practical strategies for maintaining balance through diet, exercise, meditation, and relationship management. Tune in to learn how small, sustainable habits can help you thrive in both business and life. About Jason Vego   Jason is a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in communications and storytelling. Before launching BEVZ, he led global employee communications at Citrix and even started a failed startup—an experience that fueled his growth. His journey highlights the importance of adaptability, prioritization, and emotional intelligence in leadership. Key Takeaways:   ✅ The warning signs of burnout and how to prevent it✅ How small wellness habits (like journaling and morning routines) create a big impact✅ The role of food, exercise, and sleep in staying mentally sharp as a founder✅ Maintaining relationships while running a startup—without guilt✅ Why "You are not your company" is the best advice for struggling entrepreneurs Connect with Jason Vego   📍 LinkedIn: Jason Vego📍 Website: BEVZ Join the Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Community!   🎤 Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM me on PodMatch!👉 DM Me Here 📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter: Click Here👥 Join the Community: Join Here Follow for More Insights!   ▶️ YouTube: @healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram: @podhealth.club📜 Threads: @podhealth.club📘 Facebook: Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn: Avik Chakraborty 🔥 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, review, and share with someone who needs to hear this message! Until next time, stay balanced and keep thriving. 💙 #Entrepreneurship #MentalHealth #StartupLife #FounderWellness #HealthyMindHealthyLife #podmatch

14 Mar 22min