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

In this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we welcome Michael Harris, a four-time best-selling author, business coach, yoga teacher, and lifelong entrepreneur. His transformational journey is nothing short of incredible—from a near-fatal water skiing accident and addiction struggles to becoming a beacon of resilience and personal reinvention. Michael’s book, Falling Down, Getting Up, is a powerful testament to overcoming adversity, breaking self-imposed limits, and embracing a new path forward. We discuss his near-death experience, the power of shifting mindset, and how walking, yoga, and breathing transformed his life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid of change, this episode will give you the tools and motivation to take that first step toward transformation. About the Guest:   Michael Harris is a business coach, author, and yoga teacher who has dedicated his life to helping others turn obstacles into opportunities. His journey from trauma, addiction, and life-threatening health issues to a thriving, purpose-driven life has made him a sought-after mentor. Through coaching, speaking, and publishing, Michael empowers individuals to break free from limiting beliefs and create lasting change. Key Takeaways:   ✅ Near-Death Awakening: Michael shares how a life-threatening accident at 12 years old shaped his journey.✅ Overcoming Resistance to Change: Why we often cling to suffering even when we know we need change.✅ Healing Through Movement: How walking, yoga, and breathwork can shift energy blocks and transform health.✅ The Power of Mindset: Falling down isn’t failure—it’s part of the process to growth and reinvention.✅ Breaking Free from Past Identity: Simple but powerful techniques to move beyond your old story and embrace change.✅ Do We Need to Hit Rock Bottom? Can transformation happen without extreme hardship? Michael answers this crucial question.✅ Quantum Leap Mindset: Instead of small steps, sometimes the answer is to shift perspectives entirely and make a bold move forward. 🎧 Don’t miss this empowering conversation that will help you rethink setbacks and turn them into stepping stones for success! Connect with Michael Harris:   📘 Book:Falling Down, Getting Up – Get a FREE copy 👉 ebook.michaelbharris.com🌍 Website:www.michaelbharris.com📩 Follow & Connect: Social media links available on his website. 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 Community:Healthy Mind Community Stay Tuned And Follow Us!   📺 YouTube - @healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram - @podhealth.club🧵 Threads - @podhealth.club📘 Facebook - Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn - Avik Chakraborty #Resilience #MindsetShift #OvercomingObstacles #HealthyMind #HealingJourney #YogaForHealing #SelfTransformation #podmatch

20 Feb 23min

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we shine a light on narcissistic personality disorder, emotional abuse, and the psychological impact of narcissistic relationships. Our guest, Mia J. Hanks, knows this struggle firsthand—she was married to a covert narcissist for 29 years before breaking free. Mia’s award-winning memoir, Bridemaid, shares the raw, emotional reality of living with a narcissist and the journey to healing. Today, she joins us to help others recognize the red flags, escape the cycle of abuse, and rebuild their self-worth. We discuss:✔️ What narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) really is (and what it’s not)✔️ Gaslighting & psychological manipulation—how to spot it✔️ Why victims stay: fear, financial control & psychological entrapment✔️ The devastating long-term impact of narcissistic abuse✔️ How to reclaim your identity and heal after leaving a narcissist About the Guest:   Mia J. Hanks is an author, speaker, and survivor of narcissistic abuse. After nearly three decades in a toxic marriage, she found the strength to break free and now helps others recognize, escape, and heal from similar relationships. Her memoir, Bridemaid, has become a lifeline for survivors, shedding light on the hidden reality of covert narcissism and emotional abuse. Reach: https://miajhanks.com/    Key Takeaways:   🚩 Lack of empathy is the biggest red flag of narcissism.🧠 Gaslighting erodes your self-trust—watch for manipulation.💰 Financial control is a common weapon used by narcissists.💔 Long-term narcissistic abuse leads to PTSD, anxiety, & health issues.✨ Healing is possible, and you are not alone. Resources & How to Get Support:   📖 Read Bridemaid by Mia J. Hanks – Available wherever books are sold.🔗 Find Support: Seek out trusted friends, therapists, or support groups that understand narcissistic abuse.🎙️ Share this episode with someone who might need it—awareness is the first step to breaking free. If this episode resonated with you, remember: You are not crazy. You are not alone. And you are worthy of love, respect, and freedom. Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM 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 & Follow Us!🎥 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club🧵 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:@podcast.healthymind💼 LinkedIn:@newandnew #NarcissisticAbuse #Gaslighting #EmotionalAbuse #Healing #MentalHealth #HealthyMind #podmatch

20 Feb 19min

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

18 Feb 25min

In this soul-enriching episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we dive deep into the true meaning of happiness—not just fleeting joy, but the soul's definition of happiness that transcends lifetimes. Our guest, Katische Haberfield, a renowned past life regression therapist, takes us on a journey to understand how our soul's past experiences shape our present emotions, choices, and overall well-being. Katische shares how happiness is unique to every soul and reveals fascinating patterns from past-life regression sessions. From simple childhood joys to grand soul missions, we explore what truly fulfills us at a deep level. We also discuss how negative emotions like fear, anger, and sadness play a vital role in our soul’s growth and healing. If you’ve ever wondered why certain emotions, experiences, or people feel so deeply connected to you, this episode will open your mind to a new perspective on happiness, peace, and purpose. About the Guest:Katische Haberfield is a past life regression therapist, ghost rescue medium, and a channel for Archangel Zadkiel. She helps individuals explore their soul’s happiest moments across different lifetimes, guiding them to find clarity, peace, and healing in their present life. Key Takeaways: Happiness is not one-size-fits-all—it's deeply personal and shaped by past-life experiences. Our soul remembers moments of joy, even from lifetimes we don’t consciously recall. Negative emotions hold wisdom—they guide us toward growth and self-discovery. True happiness is not materialistic but found in meaningful experiences and deep inner peace. Exploring past lives can provide clarity on our soul’s purpose and emotional patterns in this lifetime. 🎧 Tune in to uncover the soul’s secrets to happiness and how you can align with your true essence! Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch!📩 DM Me Here:PodMatch📩 Subscribe to Newsletter:Healthy Mind by Avik📩 Join Our Community:Nas.io Healthymind Stay Connected & Follow Us!📺 YouTube:Healthy Mind - Healthy Life📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club🧵 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty #podmatch #healthymind #happiness #pastliferegression #spiritualgrowth

17 Feb 23min

In this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with serial entrepreneur and networking expert Devin Sizemore to uncover the secrets of business growth through strategic connections. Devin, the creator of the Connection Expansion System and author of Connection Expansions: You Are One Connection Away from Massive Success, shares how entrepreneurs can take back control of their business development, create predictable revenue streams, and achieve 100x growth without relying on traditional sales tactics. From launching a marketing agency straight out of college to building multiple successful businesses, Devin's journey is filled with actionable strategies to help solopreneurs and business owners scale sustainably. He reveals the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when seeking referrals, why most referral systems fail, and how to leverage relationships to unlock unprecedented opportunities. If you’re ready to ditch cold calls, build high-impact connections, and grow your business with confidence, this episode is packed with practical insights you can start applying today! About the Guest:   Devin Sizemore is a serial entrepreneur, master connector, and business strategist who has worked with over 600 businesses to help them scale through effective systems and sustainable growth strategies. As the creator of the Connection Expansion System, he teaches business owners how to develop referral-based growth strategies that generate predictable and scalable results. His goal? To foster 1 million connections that create lasting change. Key Takeaways:   ✔️ The Power of Strategic Networking – How one introduction can lead to 7-figure opportunities✔️ The Referral Dilemma – Why traditional referral systems only yield 5% success rates and what to do instead✔️ Shifting Your Ask – Stop asking for clients and start connecting with gatekeepers to unlock exponential growth✔️ The Five Pillars of Business Development – How to build scalable systems that sustain long-term success✔️ Time Management for Entrepreneurs – Simple productivity hacks to balance networking, operations, and growth✔️ Scaling Across Industries – How Devin successfully built businesses in marketing, consulting, manufacturing, and even a cat café! 🎧 Listen now and start building connections that drive real results! Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?   📩 DM on PodMatch → Message Here📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter → Join Here📩 Join the Community → Connect Here Stay Tuned and Follow Us!   🔗 YouTube:Healthy Mind Healthy Life🔗 Instagram:@podhealth.club🔗 Threads:@podhealth.club🔗 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty #podmatch #healthymind #businessgrowth #networking #referrals #entrepreneurship #growthmindset #scalablesuccess

17 Feb 25min

Is stress your biggest roadblock? Or could it be your secret weapon for growth? In this transformative episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we welcome Dr. Josh McWealth, an organizational psychologist, entrepreneur, and success coach, to discuss mindset mastery, mental resilience, and how to turn stress into fuel for productivity and personal success. Dr. Josh shares science-backed strategies for shifting your perspective on stress, understanding how your brain and body respond to pressure, and using mindfulness and visualization to take control of your emotions and outcomes. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by work, relationships, or self-doubt, this episode will help you reprogram your response to challenges and build unshakable resilience. About the Guest:   Dr. Josh McWealth is a renowned organizational psychologist, entrepreneur, and success coach dedicated to helping people transform burnout, stress, and self-doubt into clarity, resilience, and success. With years of experience in research-backed mindset training, he teaches high-performers how to leverage stress for growth instead of letting it break them down. Key Takeaways:   ✅ Stress is not the enemy – It’s a natural force that, when harnessed properly, can drive success and resilience.✅ Master Your Mindset – Learn how your brain processes stress and how to control your emotional responses.✅ The Power of Mindfulness & Visualization – Why practicing gratitude and seeing success before it happens rewires your brain for positive outcomes.✅ Reprogram Your Response to Stress – Move from reacting out of fear to responding with clarity and confidence.✅ Burnout Prevention – How to recognize when stress is pushing you too far and reset before hitting exhaustion.✅ Transforming Failure into Growth – Why even the hardest challenges hold meaning and lessons that shape your success.   Connect with Dr. Josh McWealth:   🌎 Website:drjoshmcwealth.com📱 Socials: @DrJoshMcWealth (TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) 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 Community:Healthy Mind Community Stay Tuned And Follow Us!🎥 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club📜 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #resilience #stressmanagement #mindfulness #success

16 Feb 31min

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

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