
Beyond the Perfect Instagram Mom: The Real Truth About Maternal Mental Health with Kayce Hodos
Motherhood isn’t always the dreamy, picture-perfect journey social media makes it out to be. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Kayce Hodos, a licensed clinical mental health counselor and perinatal mental health specialist, to discuss the raw, unfiltered reality of maternal mental health. Kayce shares her own postpartum journey, highlighting the gaps between Instagram-worthy parenting advice and the real, evidence-based support that moms truly need. From postpartum anxiety to the effects of sleep deprivation on mental health, we dive deep into the misconceptions that often leave new moms feeling isolated, overwhelmed, and guilty. This episode is for mothers, partners, and anyone supporting a new parent. If you or someone you know is struggling, this conversation is a must-listen. About the Guest: Kayce Hodos has over 20 years of experience as a clinical mental health counselor and perinatal mental health specialist. She helps anxious, overwhelmed moms navigate the challenges of motherhood without falling into the trap of unrealistic, sugar-coated advice. Kayce is passionate about bringing awareness to postpartum anxiety and depression and provides evidence-based tools to help new moms cope. Find her at: KayceHodos.com Key Takeaways: ✅ Motherhood isn’t always natural. It’s okay if it doesn’t come easily—asking for support is a strength, not a weakness.✅ The Instagram-perfect version of motherhood is misleading. Real support beats social media hacks every time.✅ Sleep deprivation fuels anxiety and depression. A 4-hour sleep chunk can be a game-changer for new parents.✅ Postpartum anxiety is real. Intrusive thoughts don’t define you—understanding them is key.✅ Support systems are critical. Whether it’s a partner, friend, family, or professional help, no mom should navigate this journey alone. 💡 If today’s episode resonated with you, share it with a friend who needs to hear this. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM me on PodMatch and let’s connect!📩 DM Me Here:PodMatch📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter:HealthyMindByAvik📩 Join the Community:Healthy Mind Network 🎥 Follow Us for More:🔹 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club💬 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #maternalmentalhealth #postpartum
16 Feb 23min

Stop Guessing, Start Scaling – Growth Strategies for Entrepreneurs with Dan Goodstein
Entrepreneurship is a wild ride—exciting, unpredictable, and full of challenges. But what if you could stop guessing and start scaling? In today’s episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we sit down with Dan Goodstein, also known as The Business Therapist, to unlock proven strategies for business growth and scaling. With over 20 years of experience, 130,000+ professionals in his network, and a deep understanding of sales, marketing, and business development, Dan has helped startups and Fortune 500 companies alike grow and scale. We discuss:✅ Why most businesses struggle with growth—even with great products✅ The most common mistakes entrepreneurs make when scaling✅ How to stop the guessing game and implement a clear strategy✅ Why positioning and messaging are key to standing out in a noisy market✅ How technology, AI, and automation are reshaping small business growth✅ The importance of balancing business demands with personal well-being Dan shares practical tools and insider strategies to help you navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship, find clarity, and accelerate your business success. About the Guest: Dan Goodstein is a business strategist and coach known for helping businesses simplify their approach to sales, marketing, and scaling. His expertise spans across startups, tech firms, and corporate enterprises, making him the go-to mentor for businesses looking to stop second-guessing and start growing. 📩 Connect with Dan: businesstherapist.org Key Takeaways: 🚀 Stop focusing on "just doing more"—focus on what truly matters.🚀 Sales and marketing should be customer-focused, not product-focused.🚀 AI and automation can give small businesses a massive edge in scaling.🚀 Entrepreneurs must balance business growth with personal well-being.🚀 Take time to work ON your business, not just IN it. 💡 Want expert guidance on scaling your business? Reach out to Dan today! Stay Connected & Keep Growing! Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch!📩 DM Me Here:PodMatch Link📩 Subscribe To Newsletter:Healthy Mind Newsletter📩 Join Our Community:Nas.io Health Mind 🌟 Follow & Stay Inspired:🎥 YouTube📸 Instagram🧵 Threads📘 Facebook💼 LinkedIn #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #StartupSuccess #HealthyMind #ScalingUp #MarketingStrategy #Leadership
16 Feb 22min

Honoring Psychic Abilities: Helping Children Develop Their Gifts Responsibly with Tina Erwin
In this fascinating episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Tina Erwin, a renowned metaphysical expert and author, to discuss honoring psychic abilities in children. From understanding their intuitive gifts to guiding them responsibly, this episode is a deep dive into how we can nurture these abilities without overwhelming them. Tina, a former Navy Commander with a background in business and metaphysics, shares her own journey of discovering her psychic abilities, beginning with seeing the ghost of her childhood cat. She explains how parents can recognize and support their child’s psychic experiences without fear or dismissal. They also explore practical ways to raise spiritual frequencies in the home, the importance of prayers for protection, and how intuition can be used for everyday decision-making. Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious, this episode offers a balanced, insightful, and practical look into the unseen world. 🎧 Tune in to discover:✅ How to identify psychic abilities in children✅ Practical tools to help children manage their intuition✅ The connection between energy, karma, and spiritual protection✅ Why listening and documenting psychic experiences is crucial✅ How psychic abilities can be used in everyday life, from medical intuition to decision-making 💡 About the Guest:Tina Erwin is an expert in ghost helping, metaphysics, and spiritual energy work. With over nine books, including Psychic Children, Psychic People, she blends science, karma, and spirituality to teach people how to navigate the unseen world. Through her work, she offers tools for spiritual protection, psychic development, and helping lost souls cross over. 🌟 Connect with Tina:📖 Website: tinaerwin.com👻 Ghost Helpers: ghosthelpers.com📚 Books: Psychic Children, Psychic People, The Crossing Over Prayer Book, and more! ✨ Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? ✨DM on PodMatch - Message me here 📩 Subscribe to my Newsletter – Join here🌎 Join the Community – Click here 📲 Stay Connected!🎥 YouTube – @healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram – @podhealth.club🧵 Threads – @podhealth.club📘 Facebook – Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn – Connect here 🎙️ #PsychicAbilities #Metaphysics #HealthyMind #Intuition #Spirituality #GhostHelping #Mindfulness
16 Feb 24min

From Struggle to Strength: The Power of Personal Growth in Mental Health with Phillip Quinones
In this enlightening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we dive deep into the transformative power of personal growth with mental health professional Phillip Quinones. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by struggles or unsure how to turn adversity into an opportunity for growth, this conversation is for you. Phillip, with his extensive background in psychology and counseling, shares why struggle is a fundamental part of the human experience and how we can reframe our mindset to navigate challenges effectively. From his own journey with dysthymia (persistent mild depression) to the strategies he uses with clients, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you build resilience, break mental health stigma, and embrace healing. Whether you're seeking mental clarity, emotional balance, or tools to move forward, this discussion will empower you to take that first step toward a healthier mind and life. About the Guest Phillip Quinones is a mental health professional with a bachelor’s in Psychology from Georgia State University and a master’s in Counseling Psychology from Brenau University. He has worked with individuals and couples on a range of challenges, including self-esteem, relationships, and personal development. Now running his own coaching business, he is dedicated to making healing accessible and helping clients achieve lasting transformation. Key Takeaways: ✅ Struggles are a natural part of life—understanding them can help us embrace personal growth.✅ Audit yourself—identify areas of your life where you need change and start small.✅ Breaking the stigma—seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.✅ The power of curiosity—staying curious helps us listen, learn, and grow without judgment.✅ Your struggles don’t define you—how you respond to them does. 🔥 Ready to transform your mindset? Tune in and take that first step toward growth today! Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch,📩 DM Me Here:PodMatch📩 Subscribe to Newsletter:Healthy Mind by Avik📩 Join Community:Nas.io Stay Tuned And Follow Us!▶️ YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club🧵 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Healthy Mind Podcast🔗 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty #podmatch #healthymind #mentalhealth #resilience #growthmindset #mentalwellness #healthymindbyavik #wellness
15 Feb 22min

Wiring Success: Neuroscience Strategies for Peak Entrepreneurial Performance with Jason Munson
What if success wasn’t just about hard work, but about how your brain is wired? In this powerful episode, we dive into the neuroscience of entrepreneurship with Jason Munson, a leading consultant at NeuroChange Solutions and collaborator with Dr. Joe Dispenza. Jason shares groundbreaking insights on how stress impacts decision-making, why fear can be paralyzing, and how you can rewire your brain for clarity, confidence, and creativity. We explore the three types of stress—physical, chemical, and emotional—and how they affect entrepreneurs. Jason also breaks down how meditation isn’t just about relaxation, but a tool to unlock peak performance. Plus, he shares actionable steps to shift from a survival mindset to a state of innovation and success. If you’ve ever struggled with high-pressure decisions, fear of failure, or feeling stuck in negative thought loops, this episode is a must-listen! About the Guest:Jason Munson is a neuroscience-based performance consultant at NeuroChange Solutions and a key collaborator with Dr. Joe Dispenza. His work focuses on helping entrepreneurs and business leaders transform stress into a powerful asset through cutting-edge neuroscience strategies. Key Takeaways:✅ Stress isn’t just mental—it’s physical, chemical, and emotional, all of which impact performance.✅ Meditation isn’t about sitting still—it’s about rewiring your brain for success.✅ Fear is a biological response, but you can override it by intentionally shifting your thoughts.✅ You can’t focus on both problems and solutions at the same time—train your mind to visualize the ideal future.✅ Entrepreneurs thrive in a creative state, not a survival state—rewiring your mindset can change everything. 🎧 Don’t just listen—take action! Start with 5 minutes of meditation or reframe your stress consciously today. Follow Jason Munson & NeuroChange Solutions for more insights! 🔥 Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Connect with me on PodMatch!📩 DM Me Here:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🔔 Subscribe To Our Newsletter:https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/🌎 Join Our Community:https://nas.io/healthymind 📢 Stay Tuned and Follow Us!▶️ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/🧵 Threads:https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #neuroscience #mindset #entrepreneurship
15 Feb 25min

The Power of Food Coaching: Honoring Your Food Story for Lasting Health with Dr. Deborah Kennedy
Food isn’t just about fuel—it’s about culture, history, and personal experience. But what if understanding your unique food story could help you eat healthier and enjoy food even more? In this episode, we welcome Dr. Deborah Kennedy, a chef, nutrition scientist, and pioneer in culinary medicine, to explore how food coaching can help individuals build sustainable, healthy eating habits. As the founder of The Food Coach Academy, Dr. Deb shares how taste, personal history, and cultural influences shape our food choices—and how food coaches can help people achieve lasting health without sacrificing flavor or enjoyment. We also discuss the modular approach to dietary changes, why strict diets don’t work, and how simple cooking skills can empower people to take control of their health. If you’ve ever struggled with making lasting dietary changes, this episode is packed with practical insights and inspiration. About the Guest:Dr. Deborah Kennedy is a culinary medicine expert and the founder of The Food Coach Academy, where she trains individuals to become food coaches who help clients create healthier eating habits based on their tastes, lifestyles, and cultural preferences. With a background in nutrition science and culinary arts, Dr. Deb is revolutionizing the way we think about food and health. Key Takeaways:✅ Your food story shapes your eating habits more than you realize—understanding it can help you make healthier choices.✅ Strict diets rarely work because they ignore personal tastes and cultural food traditions.✅ Food coaches help individuals navigate dietary changes without feeling overwhelmed or deprived.✅ Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated—simple techniques can make healthy food delicious and affordable.✅ The Food Coach Academy offers a structured path for anyone interested in turning their passion for food into a career. Resources & Connect with Dr. Deborah Kennedy:📌 Explore The Food Coach Academy at DrDebKennedy.com📌 Enroll in the Free Course or Full Certification Program📌 Learn more about culinary medicine and food coaching 🔥 Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Connect with me on PodMatch!📩 DM Me Here:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🔔 Subscribe To Our Newsletter:https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/🌎 Join Our Community:https://nas.io/healthymind 📢 Stay Tuned and Follow Us!▶️ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/🧵 Threads:https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #nutrition #culinarymedicine #foodcoaching #healthylifestyle #cooking
15 Feb 22min

Unlocking Your Full Potential: The Power of Psycho-Spiritual Alignment with Anastasia Gerali
Is true transformation possible without aligning the mind, body, and spirit? In this insightful episode, we welcome Anastasia Gerali, creator of Rapid Alignment Therapy, to explore how blending psychology and spirituality can unlock deep healing and life-changing breakthroughs. Anastasia shares her powerful journey from rock bottom—facing divorce, bankruptcy, and burnout—to discovering a holistic approach that reprograms the subconscious mind, heals the body at a cellular level, and aligns individuals with their highest potential. She reveals how mental, emotional, physical, and energetic balance can create lasting transformation in relationships, careers, and personal growth. We also dive into the science behind breathwork, neurodynamic healing, and hypnotherapy, and why these tools are essential for overcoming mental blocks, self-doubt, and emotional pain. If you're ready to break free from limitations and step into your true potential, this episode is a must-listen! About the Guest:Anastasia Gerali is a transformational coach and creator of Rapid Alignment Therapy, an innovative method that merges somatic healing, psycho-spiritual alignment, and brain repatterning. She has helped thousands of women overcome life’s biggest challenges and is on a mission to impact one million women worldwide through her work. Reach: https://msha.ke/anastasiagerali Key Takeaways:✅ Hitting rock bottom can be a catalyst for deep transformation—if we embrace it as a learning opportunity.✅ Psychology and spirituality are two sides of the same coin—one provides structure, the other, depth.✅ Rapid Alignment Therapy works at four levels—mental, emotional, physical, and energetic—to create lasting change.✅ Hypnotherapy and breathwork are scientifically-backed tools for rewiring the brain and healing at a cellular level.✅ Self-love and self-compassion are not selfish—they are essential for creating a ripple effect of healing in families and communities. Resources & Connect with Anastasia:📌 Follow Anastasia on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube📌 Join her FREE 3-Day Soul Manifestation Code Event to access transformational tools. 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 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/podhealth.club/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness
15 Feb 22min

Crush Your 20s: The Blueprint for Success with Nick Batchelder
In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with the inspiring and ambitious Nick Batchelder—a 20-year-old entrepreneur, author, and podcast host—to discuss how young adults can take charge of their lives, build confidence, and create opportunities for success. Nick shares his journey of overcoming self-doubt, pushing past fear, and developing the mindset necessary to thrive. From writing his book Crush Your Twenties to launching his company, HiveMinders, Nick’s story is a testament to the power of action, resilience, and continuous learning. About the Guest: Nick Batchelder is a college junior, entrepreneur, author, and podcast host of Building the Blueprint. At just 20 years old, he has already written Crush Your Twenties, a book aimed at helping young adults navigate career, confidence, and personal growth. He is also the founder of HiveMinders, a platform dedicated to helping students develop essential professional skills. Nick’s mission is to provide young people with the tools they need to achieve success early in life. Reach: https://www.nickbatchelder.org/ Key Takeaways: ✅ Confidence is Built, Not Born – Nick shares how confidence isn’t something you wake up with but something you develop daily, like a muscle. ✅ Age is Just a Number – Success doesn’t wait for the "right" time. Start where you are and take action now. ✅ Failure is a Stepping Stone – The best way to overcome self-doubt is to embrace failure and learn from it. ✅ The Power of Connection – Building strong relationships and being part of a community are crucial for growth and happiness. ✅ Work Hard, But Find Balance – Hustling is important, but taking care of your mental and physical health is just as crucial. Connect with Nick Batchelder: 📖 Get his book: Crush Your Twenties on Amazon 🎙️ Listen to his podcast: Building the Blueprint 📲 Follow Nick on Social Media: Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch! 📩 DM Me Here: PodMatch 📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter: Healthy Mind by Avik 📩 Join the Community: Healthy Mind Community Stay Tuned & Follow Us! 📺 YouTube: @healthymind-healthylife 📸 Instagram: @podhealth.club 🧵 Threads: @podhealth.club 📘 Facebook: Podcast Healthy Mind 💼 LinkedIn: Avik Chakraborty 🔖 #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness 🎧 Tune in and start crushing your goals today! 🚀
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