Designing Resilience: Jason Saltzman on Morning Rituals, Mental Clarity, and Entrepreneurial Grit
In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by Jason Saltzman—entrepreneur, MIT REAP co-chair, global mentor, and founder of Relief. Rather than diving into his exits or startup strategies, Jason unpacks the power of the first hour of your day. He shares how small, intentional morning habits—like making your bed or walking your dog mindfully—can radically reshape your mindset, enhance productivity, and help you thrive amidst chaos. This conversation is a masterclass on grounding, presence, and the link between routine and resilience. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, this episode will offer practical insights to regain control and move with purpose. About the Guest:Jason Saltzman is a seasoned entrepreneur with two successful exits, co-chair of MIT’s REAP program, and a mentor for founders at Techstars and beyond. He blends hard-earned entrepreneurial experience with mindfulness, advocating for the power of small habits in managing anxiety, building resilience, and staying intentional in high-pressure environments. Key Takeaways: Mornings are your greatest opportunity to reset and reclaim focus. Mental clarity begins with micro-habits—like making your bed with presence. True resilience is built before adversity hits, through consistent intention-setting. Writing down goals, expressing gratitude, and grounding yourself daily creates mental armor. Success isn’t about escaping chaos—it’s about preparing for it. Connect with Jason Saltzman: Instagram: @jasonsaltzman Twitter: @SaltzmanJason DM him for conversations around startups, mindset, and support—he loves hearing from builders. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PM – Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avikTune in to all our 15 podcasts:https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavikSubscribe to the Newsletter:https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join the 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
13 Juli 22min
Chasing Excellence Without Losing Yourself – with Fragoza
In this high-impact episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we sit down with Fragoza—All-American wrestler, MMA veteran, corporate dropout turned creative entrepreneur. From leading three businesses to producing music, writing books, and co-founding Headspace Studios, Fragoza lives at the edge of possibility. But what’s the cost of doing it all? This raw and honest conversation dives deep into the emotional toll of ambition, the discipline learned from combat sports, and how time-blocking and long walks help him stay sane. If you’re struggling to balance big dreams with your inner peace, this one’s for you. About the Guest:Fragoza is a multi-hyphenate powerhouse—All-American wrestler, MMA fighter, musician, author, actor, and co-founder of Headspace Studios. A corporate escapee and creative entrepreneur, he now runs Collecting Heads Media and co-leads several ventures including a real estate investment firm. His work centers around performance, grit, and staying human in high-stakes environments. Key Takeaways: Mental Health Behind the Hustle: From 15-hour workdays to startup pressure, Fragoza shares how success often looks unhealthy before it looks polished. Time Blocking as Therapy: Time blocking isn’t just a productivity tool—it’s how he preserves his mental clarity. Creative Burnout Is Real: Walking and detaching are key to staying creatively aligned. Resilience from the Mat: Wrestling shaped his ability to handle rejection, long hours, and emotional setbacks in business. Don’t Chase Everything Alone: Every venture Fragoza commits to must have a dedicated partner to avoid burnout. Connect with Fragoza:Instagram: @fragozamusic Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM 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 #MentalHealthAwareness #PersonalDevelopment #PodcastLife #HighPerformance #Resilience #TimeBlocking #MindfulnessMatters #Entrepreneurship #MentalToughness #StorytellingAsMedicine #VoicesOfUnity
13 Juli 27min
The Trust Trap: Why Confidence Fails and Commitment Wins – with Clay Moffat
In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with elite behavioral coach and ex-Navy weapons tech Clay Moffat, author of The Trust Trap. Together, they dismantle the myth of confidence and reveal why commitment—not confidence—is the true foundation for trust, transformation, and self-leadership. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in burnout, people-pleasing, or performance mode, this conversation will cut through the noise and call you back to your own authority. About the Guest:Clay Moffat is a high-performance coach, former Navy weapons technician, and the unapologetically direct author of The Trust Trap. He helps elite performers, leaders, and founders navigate betrayal, self-sabotage, and the illusion of confidence by teaching how to rebuild internal trust and commit to uncomfortable growth. Known for his no-fluff coaching and psychological insights, Clay’s mission is to wake people up to their own patterns and reclaim their power. Key Takeaways: Confidence is emotional and unreliable—commitment is structural and sustainable. Most people wait to “feel ready,” but action creates confidence—not the other way around. The nervous system defaults to familiarity—even if it’s destructive—due to evolutionary wiring. Outsourcing sanity looks like over-validation, avoidance, and attachment to external systems or roles. Leaders burning out often hide behind performance, micromanagement, and a fear of slowing down. Rebuilding trust in yourself starts by showing up consistently, not waiting for a perfect moment. Connect with Clay Moffat: Email: go@claymoffat.com X (formerly Twitter): @MOFFATCLAY Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM me on PodMatch: DM Me Here Tune in to all our 15 podcast shows:Healthy Mind by Avik Podcast Network Subscribe To Newsletter:https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Our Community:https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned and Follow Us:YouTube – Healthy Mind YouTube ChannelInstagram – @healthyminds.podThreads – @healthyminds.podFacebook – facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn – Reema Chatterjee | Avik Chakraborty #podmatch #healthymind #HealthyMindByAvik #wellness #MentalHealthAwareness #StorytellingAsMedicine #PodcastLife #PersonalDevelopment #ConsciousLiving #GrowthMindset #MindfulnessMatters #VoicesOfUnity #InspirationDaily
13 Juli 26min
When the Universe Holds Your Hair Back: Trauma, Psychedelics, and Radical Healing with Katie Baker
In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with writer and trauma survivor Katie Baker to explore her profound journey from silent suffering to deep healing. Katie shares the story behind her memoir When the Universe Holds Your Hair Back, a raw and honest recount of surviving childhood abuse, addiction, and emotional numbness. The conversation dives into the emotional terrain of therapeutic psychedelics, generational patterns of emotional suppression, and the fine line between victimhood and truth-telling. Katie reminds us that healing is messy but possible—and that surrender isn’t weakness, but strength in disguise. About the Guest:Katie Baker is a trauma survivor, writer, and speaker whose memoir When the Universe Holds Your Hair Back reveals a deeply personal journey through abuse, addiction, and ultimately healing. She courageously shares how therapeutic psychedelics, emotional integration, and energy work helped her reclaim her worth and identity after decades of numbing and perfectionism. Katie is also the founder of Peace & Fire Healing, where she supports others on their path to emotional wholeness. Key Takeaways: Rock bottom moments often lead to radical breakthroughs. Healing from trauma may require unconventional tools like psychedelics, used safely and with intention. Emotional suppression, especially among mothers and women, is deeply ingrained—but it can be unlearned. Resilience can look like surrender. There’s a clear difference between giving up and letting go—healing requires the latter. Connect with Katie Baker:Website: https://peaceandfirehealing.comBook: When the Universe Holds Your Hair Back – Available wherever books are sold. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avikTune to all our 15 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavikSubscribe to the newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join our 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 #MentalHealthAwareness #TherapeuticHealing #PsychedelicTherapy #TraumaHealing #RadicalHonesty #StorytellingAsMedicine #EmotionalHealth #PersonalGrowth #MindfulnessMatters #VoicesOfUnity #InspirationDaily
10 Juli 21min
Surviving Legal Abuse & Reclaiming Power: Lisa Johnson’s Story | Healthy Mind, Healthy Life
In this eye-opening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There Got Out, a certified domestic violence advocate and high-conflict divorce strategist. Lisa shares how she endured ten years of legal abuse, represented herself in court, and turned her experience into a mission to support others. From recognizing coercive control to navigating family court without a lawyer, this episode breaks down how survivors can shift from feeling powerless to becoming fierce legal self-advocates. About the Guest:Lisa Johnson is the co-founder of Been There Got Out and a certified domestic violence advocate whose personal legal case is now cited in law journals. She is a speaker, coach, and educator helping individuals trapped in high-conflict divorces and legal abuse scenarios. Along with her partner Chris, she guides others through strategic communication, parenting plans, and court preparation via their coaching programs and podcast. Key Takeaways: Legal abuse is when the court system is weaponized by abusers to control or financially drain victims. Lisa spent over a decade in court and ultimately represented herself due to financial strain. Preparation, emotional regulation, and strategic communication are essential for navigating court successfully. Her course From Fear to Fierce in Family Court empowers others with tools to advocate for themselves. The first step in reclaiming power is education—understanding your rights and naming the abuse. Connect with Lisa Johnson:Website: https://beentheregotout.comDiscovery Call Signup: Available on the websiteSocial Media & YouTube: Search Been There Got OutPodcast: Been There Got Out on all platforms Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM 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 #MentalHealthAwareness #LegalAbuse #DivorceSupport #CoerciveControl #SurvivorSupport #DomesticViolenceAwareness #FamilyCourtReform #MindfulnessMatters #VoicesOfUnity #InspirationDaily
10 Juli 25min
Grit Over Glamour: Tanner Haas on Building from Rock Bottom to Millions
In this raw and riveting episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Tanner Haas — four-time founder, bestselling author, and CEO of Freedom Chat — to unpack the unvarnished truth about entrepreneurship. From eating raw eggs and sleeping in the dark to selling a company for millions, Tanner shares what it really takes to go from broke to breakthrough. This is a conversation about grit, identity, belief, and the cost of betting on yourself — even when the world doubts you. About the Guest:Tanner Haas started his first company at 18, sold it by 20, and never looked back. He's the CEO of Freedom Chat, the most private messaging app in the world, and the author of three books, including How to Achieve and Receive Anything You Want. Tanner's journey is defined by persistence, self-belief, and the relentless pursuit of growth — not comfort. Key Takeaways: Entrepreneurship isn’t a highlight reel. It’s long nights, hard pivots, and radical sacrifice. Mental toughness separates dreamers from doers. Grit is a learned muscle — built through hardship, not hype. Success is not about never failing; it’s about never quitting. The biggest risk isn’t trying and failing — it’s living with regret. Connect with Tanner Haas:Website: www.tannerhaas.comDownload the Freedom Chat App: www.freedomchat.com Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch:DM 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 #grit #entrepreneurship #resilience #FreedomChat #startuplife #MentalHealthAwareness #StorytellingAsMedicine #PodcastLife #PersonalDevelopment #GrowthMindset #VoicesOfUnity
8 Juli 24min
From Movement to Mindset: Misbah Haque on High Agency Thinking and Cognitive Fitness
In this energizing episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Misbah Haque—podcaster, strategist, and cognitive performance coach—to discuss how movement, training, and reading shape mental sharpness and resilience. Misbah shares the concept of high agency thinking, a mindset built on intentional action and self-leadership, and how physical training directly enhances focus, confidence, and emotional regulation. From recovering after a back injury to applying athletic principles to knowledge work, Misbah shows how to rewire our daily habits to unlock elite cognitive performance. This episode is your go-to guide for building a sharper, more responsive mind through daily practices that work. About the Guest:Misbah Haque is a high agency strategist, performance coach, and the creator of Habit Chess, a podcast packed with practical wisdom on movement, cognition, and intentional living. With a background in fitness coaching and over a decade of experience training Fortune 500 execs, elite performers, and athletes, Misbah applies athletic discipline to knowledge work—making elite thinking accessible to all. Key Takeaways: High agency thinking is about acting without waiting for perfect conditions. Physical training isn’t just about muscles—it boosts cognition, focus, and emotional balance. Recovery and injury can become pathways to discovering mental strength. Daily learning—even just 5 minutes—can uplift mindset and mental clarity. Balancing consistency and novelty is the secret to sustainable habits. Connect with Misbah Haque:Visit https://mizhq.com for podcast episodes, book links, and contact details. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Tune into all 15 shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavikSubscribe to the Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/Join the 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 #mentalhealthawareness #performancecoaching #cognitivefitness #habitschess #mindfulnessmatters #movementismedicine #growthmindset #podcastlife
8 Juli 24min
Ditch the 9 to 5: Redefining Success with Luke Jean-Louis (aka The Deep Voice Coach)
In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Luke Jean-Louis—voice actor, podcaster, life coach, and entrepreneur—to talk about breaking free from the 9 to 5 mindset. Known as “The Deep Voice Coach,” Luke shares how he walked away from traditional work structures, the struggles he faced, and how he now empowers others to create financial and personal freedom using his 3P framework: People, Productivity, and Personality. Luke gets honest about failure, the trap of the paycheck, and why goals might just be overrated. This is an unfiltered conversation for anyone questioning their current path and craving a more intentional life. About the Guest:Luke Jean-Louis is a voice actor, podcast host, singer, life coach, and author of Life Lessons from the Deep Voice Man. With an MBA from Baruch and years of entrepreneurial experimentation, Luke has crafted a clear mission: helping others build authority, freedom, and purpose—without the burnout. His practical tools and bold mindset shifts guide others to create lives they don’t need a vacation from.Key Takeaways: The paycheck can be the most addictive drug keeping people stuck. The 3 P’s—People, Productivity, and Personality—are the core ingredients for building real freedom. Community matters: Luke’s writing journey started with daily essays on Type Share, leading to his first book. Goals are overrated; habits and streaks are what lead to long-term results. Security doesn’t come from jobs—it comes from skills, mindset, and owning your time. Connect with Luke Jean-Louis: Website: www.deepvoicecoach.com Email: luke@deepvoicecoach.com Free course: The Everyday Man’s Guide to Unlimited Success Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch:DM 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
8 Juli 41min
