Is Mindset Medicine the Key to Breaking Mental Barriers and Reinventing Your Life? With Liv Colbear

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life/AiBiz, guest host Sana sits down with Mhamud Charania, an entrepreneur who transformed a small maize milling operation into a leading food manufacturer and expanded into multiple sectors across Africa. Mhamud shares his 26-year journey, starting from selling snacks as a teenager in Rwanda, to building companies in Mozambique, Kenya, and beyond. His ventures span manufacturing, paints, fintech, and mobile banking. Mhamud discusses the challenges of scaling businesses in emerging markets, the role of discipline and mindset, and how to stay steady amidst political and economic uncertainties. His insights offer valuable lessons for anyone navigating entrepreneurship in unpredictable environments. About the Guest: Mhamud Charania is a serial entrepreneur with business operations across East and Southern Africa. From food manufacturing to paints (Crown Paints) and fintech (M-Pesa distribution), Mahmoud has built diversified enterprises that employ over 2,000 people. His practical approach blends resilience, strategic partnerships, and a deep understanding of emerging markets. Key Takeaways: Entrepreneurship is a long-term game with inevitable failures. Discipline and adaptability are crucial when operating in unstable markets. Leveraging local gaps can open new sectors, as seen in his shift from trading to manufacturing. Building trust and helping others along the way creates long-term opportunities. Every chaotic situation holds hidden opportunities if approached with the right mindset.   Connect with Mhamud Charania:Email: mhamud.charania@gmail.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhamud-charania-24670057/   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 Tune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymindStay Tuned And Follow Us!• YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod• Threads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.pod• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #HealthyMindByAvik #MentalHealthAwareness #StorytellingAsMedicine #PodcastLife #PersonalDevelopment #ConsciousLiving #GrowthMindset #MindfulnessMatters #VoicesOfUnity #InspirationDaily

19 Jun 23min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik sits down with Dr. Jack Hinman, licensed clinical psychologist and founder of Engage Young Adult Transitions. They explore why today’s youth are facing rising levels of anxiety, disconnection, and stalled independence. Dr. Jack shares how the pandemic exposed—not created—this crisis, emphasizing the breakdown in real-world connections, lack of resiliency, and the cultural shift toward canceling rather than engaging in growth-building relationships. The conversation dives into Dr. Jack’s unique model of therapeutic support that goes beyond traditional therapy, helping young adults build sustainable habits, systems, and emotional resilience while fostering independence. ABOUT THE GUEST:Dr. Jack Hinman is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with young adults in diverse therapeutic settings, from inpatient hospitals to outdoor therapy programs. As founder of Engage Young Adult Transitions, Dr. Jack helps young people build real-life skills, navigate anxiety, and foster identity formation through a combination of therapeutic guidance, community connection, and practical support systems. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Today’s youth struggle with anxiety rooted in disconnection, not just mental health issues. Social avoidance during and after the pandemic has magnified anxiety and stalled identity development. Effective support requires consistent, relationship-based influence rather than control. Building systems and habits (not rigid goals) fosters long-term independence. Parents also need to develop resiliency to support their struggling children without over-controlling. Engage’s integrated model blends therapy, coaching, academic support, and daily living skills to empower young adults. CONNECT WITH DR. JACK HINMAN:Website: https://engagelifenow.com/Email: jack@engagelifenow.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 Tune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind   STAY TUNED AND FOLLOW US!YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.podThreads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.podFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #HealthyMindByAvik #MentalHealthAwareness #StorytellingAsMedicine #PodcastLife #PersonalDevelopment #ConsciousLiving #GrowthMindset #MindfulnessMatters #VoicesOfUnity #InspirationDaily

19 Jun 21min

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Justin Dixon, founder of Hire Tomorrow, to explore the bold decision of leaving corporate stability just weeks before the global pandemic hit. Justin shares how he and his wife strategically planned for years, building passive income streams before he exited his corporate role in January 2020. Despite the immediate challenges COVID-19 presented, Justin stayed resilient, navigating uncertainty with calculated risks, mindset shifts, and a service-first approach that ultimately helped build his successful recruiting and real estate businesses. About the Guest:Justin Dixon is the founder of Hire Tomorrow, a recruiting firm specializing in helping private equity and startup companies scale with the right talent. Prior to founding his company, Justin led recruiting at a wealth management firm and built a strategic plan to transition into entrepreneurship. His journey reflects courage, long-term planning, and a deep understanding of the hiring landscape in both corporate and startup ecosystems. Key Takeaways: Strategic planning and financial preparation are crucial before making major career shifts. Starting a business during a crisis can expose real market gaps and create unexpected opportunities. Service-first mindset during tough times can lead to strong long-term relationships and business growth. Founders must balance hiring speed with cultural fit, using structured processes and clear evaluation methods. Not all great employees scale with a business; understanding evolving needs is critical during growth phases.   Connect with Justin Dixon: LinkedIn: Justin Dixon (search directly for up-to-date link) Email: jdixon@hiretomorrow.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 Tune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.podThreads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.podFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #HealthyMindByAvik #MentalHealthAwareness #StorytellingAsMedicine #PodcastLife #PersonalDevelopment #ConsciousLiving #GrowthMindset #MindfulnessMatters #VoicesOfUnity #InspirationDaily

19 Jun 25min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik is joined by Melanie Gorman, founder and chief strategist of Crownsville Media. Melanie shares her powerful journey from being a therapist to becoming a digital strategist, helping coaches, therapists, and heart-led entrepreneurs grow their online presence authentically. They explore how AI, SEO, and storytelling work together to help purpose-driven businesses get discovered without compromising their voice or values. Melanie breaks down "common sense SEO," explaining how therapists and solopreneurs can leverage attention metrics, smart content pruning, and omnipresent SEO to compete online without burnout. About the Guest:Melanie Gorman is the founder of Crownsville Media. With over 25 years of experience blending counseling psychology and digital strategy, Melanie specializes in helping service providers turn their websites into client magnets. She simplifies SEO, ensuring entrepreneurs focus on authentic, meaningful marketing that attracts the right audience. Previously, she led the experts division at YourTango and managed platforms like Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. Key Takeaways: SEO doesn’t have to be overwhelming: focus on attention metrics and authentic messaging. Google Search Console is a crucial free tool for any business owner. Solopreneurs should prune outdated or misaligned content to send the right signals to Google. Marketing is a long-term, consistent investment rather than a one-time effort. Being visible online starts with understanding your niche and showing up where your clients are searching. Connect with Melanie Gorman:Website: www.crownsvillemedia.comMelanie offers a complimentary consultation for new clients. 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 Tune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us!• YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod• Threads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.pod• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness Podcast Episode Title:Balancing Business, Marriage & Kids: Small Habits, Big Fulfilment with Daniel Cheetham Summary:In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Daniel Cheetham, founder of Captains Club, shares how small, consistent habits build lasting fulfillment across business, marriage, and parenthood. Daniel opens up about his own challenges as a founder, husband, and father of two, and explains why identity-based habits trump grand gestures. From phone-free family dinners to monthly check-ins with his wife, Daniel offers practical ways to stay grounded in the chaos of entrepreneurship. He also discusses the role of intentional boundaries, the power of having accountability partners, and how stoic philosophy helps create mental clarity. About the Guest:Daniel Cheetham is the founder of Captains Club, a boutique executive search firm specializing in placing trusted second-in-command leaders into founder-led businesses. With a focus on pairing head and heart, Daniel not only helps companies grow but lives his own life with intention, balancing work, marriage, and fatherhood through simple but powerful daily practices. Key Takeaways: Small daily habits shape long-term fulfillment more than big achievements. Clear boundaries like phone-free evenings preserve work-life harmony. Accountability partners and reflection help recalibrate when priorities drift. Identity-based habits lead to lasting consistency. Tools like The Daily Stoic and simple 45-minute walks promote mental resilience. Early clarity on your vision for family and business makes balancing both more achievable. Connect with Daniel Cheetham: LinkedIn: Daniel Cheetham Website: captainsclub.com Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? 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19 Jun 24min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Daniel Cheetham, founder of Captains Club, shares how small, consistent habits build lasting fulfillment across business, marriage, and parenthood. Daniel opens up about his own challenges as a founder, husband, and father of two, and explains why identity-based habits trump grand gestures. From phone-free family dinners to monthly check-ins with his wife, Daniel offers practical ways to stay grounded in the chaos of entrepreneurship. He also discusses the role of intentional boundaries, the power of having accountability partners, and how stoic philosophy helps create mental clarity. About the Guest:Daniel Cheetham is the founder of Captains Club, a boutique executive search firm specializing in placing trusted second-in-command leaders into founder-led businesses. With a focus on pairing head and heart, Daniel not only helps companies grow but lives his own life with intention, balancing work, marriage, and fatherhood through simple but powerful daily practices. Key Takeaways: Small daily habits shape long-term fulfillment more than big achievements. Clear boundaries like phone-free evenings preserve work-life harmony. Accountability partners and reflection help recalibrate when priorities drift. Identity-based habits lead to lasting consistency. Tools like The Daily Stoic and simple 45-minute walks promote mental resilience. Early clarity on your vision for family and business makes balancing both more achievable.   Connect with Daniel Cheetham: LinkedIn: Daniel Cheetham Website: captainsclub.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 Tune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind   Stay Tuned And Follow Us!• YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife• Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod• Threads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.pod• Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind• LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #HealthyMindByAvik #MentalHealthAwareness #StorytellingAsMedicine #PodcastLife #PersonalDevelopment #ConsciousLiving #GrowthMindset #MindfulnessMatters #VoicesOfUnity #InspirationDaily

19 Jun 23min

In this soulful episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik welcomes authenticity and intimacy coach Rose Leopold for an expansive conversation about slowing down, listening within, and embodying our truest selves. Rose shares her profound healing journey—from battling chronic illness to embracing somatic experiencing—and offers practical tools for cultivating self-awareness, setting healthy boundaries, and stepping into authentic living, especially for men conditioned to suppress emotions. Tune in for a deep, nourishing dialogue that reminds us healing isn’t fixing — it’s returning home to ourselves. About the Guest:Rose Leopold is an authenticity and intimacy coach, writer, and speaker who helps men reconnect with their emotions, reclaim their voice, and build meaningful relationships. With a background spanning psychology, holistic health, theatre arts, and trauma-informed healing, Rose blends science, spirit, and soulful wit to guide transformational journeys from within. Key Takeaways: Why slowing down is essential for true productivity and emotional clarity. The role of somatic practices in reconnecting with your body’s wisdom. How to recognize and remove the unconscious masks we wear. Practical steps for setting boundaries and honoring your authentic needs. The messy, beautiful, and courageous path toward self-acceptance and intimacy.   Connect with Rose Leopold: Substack: https://substack.com/@naturallyrosey  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naturallyrosey/   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch!DM Me Here:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Tune in to all our 15 podcasts:https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik Subscribe To Newsletter:https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Our Community:https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned and Follow Us: YouTube – Healthy Mind, Healthy Life Instagram – @healthyminds.pod Threads – @healthyminds.pod Facebook – Podcast.Healthymind LinkedIn – Reema Chatterjee | Avik Chakraborty #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness @podmatch

18 Jun 35min

In this episode of Healthy Waves, we dive deep into the power of breath with Dr. Roberta Garceau—a dentist, yoga and Ayurveda practitioner, and sleep medicine expert. Drawing from her book Bliss, Not Burnout, Dr. Garceau explains how conscious breathing is more than just a wellness trend—it’s a transformative tool for emotional regulation, energy alignment, and mental clarity. She shares real-life examples, practical breath work techniques, and insights on how even in the chaos of healthcare or hustle culture, a single mindful breath can create radical calm. Whether you’re a high-performer or just feeling overwhelmed, this episode is your reminder to pause, breathe, and begin healing from within. About the Guest:Dr. Roberta Garceau blends her clinical background in dentistry and sleep medicine with Eastern healing practices to offer an integrative approach to wellness. She’s the author of Bliss, Not Burnout, a practical guide for healthcare professionals and anyone seeking balance in a fast-paced world. Through her platform Elemental Wellness, Dr. Garceau teaches how air, breath, and awareness can restore harmony in both body and mind. Key Takeaways: Conscious breathing can regulate both emotional and physical health in real time. Exhalation-first techniques help calm anxiety and reduce tension. Breath is a bridge between burnout and balance, especially in caregiving or high-stress environments. Small daily moments—driving, walking, even bathroom breaks—are perfect for integrating mindful breath. Aligning breath with the elements (air, earth, fire) helps tailor energy regulation to your body’s needs. Connect with Dr. Roberta Garceau:Website: www.drrobertagarceau.comBook: Bliss, Not Burnout available on AmazonAdditional Resources: elemental-wellness.com   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PMDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avikTune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavikSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind   Stay Tuned And Follow Us!YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.podThreads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.podFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #breathwork #burnoutrecovery #drrobertagarceau @podmatch

18 Jun 34min

In this enlightening episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Jeff Bailey—master yoga teacher, author, and pioneer of a revolutionary approach to joint health. Jeff shares his personal story of recovering from a life-changing ski accident and how intentional joint compression became the foundation for healing not just his body but his mind. Together, they explore the science of compression, its psychological impact, and how embracing pain can unlock profound inner peace. If you’re navigating joint pain or seeking holistic healing, this episode offers wisdom and actionable insights. About the Guest:Jeff Bailey is the founder of Avita Yoga and author of Mobility for Life. With over 45 years of experience as a yoga teacher, Jeff developed a unique method that uses joint compression to stimulate healing and restore mobility. His work empowers people to find independence and peace through mindful movement, even in later years. Key Takeaways: Compression in joints triggers healing by cleansing and nourishing synovial fluid. Avoiding pain can worsen joint health—embracing discomfort mindfully can be therapeutic. True healing integrates body, mind, and spirit, beginning with inner honesty. Mobility practices can transform both physical pain and mental well-being. Connect with Jeff Bailey:Visit AvitaYogaOnline.com for classes, resources, and more. Follow Jeff on social media and preorder Mobility for Lifefor exclusive bonuses.   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM me on PodMatch: DM Me HereTune in to all our 15 podcasts: Healthy Mind Podcast NetworkSubscribe to the newsletter: Subscribe HereJoin our community: Join Here Stay Tuned and Follow Us!YouTube – Watch HereInstagram – Follow HereThreads – Follow HereFacebook – Like HereLinkedIn – Connect with Reema | Connect with Avik #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness

18 Jun 24min