How Do You Rebuild Your Life After It Falls Apart and Return to Joy. with Chanoa Inez

Struggling with digestive issues, unexplained bloating, or chronic gut discomfort? In this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Courtney Cowie, a Nutritional Therapy and Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, to uncover the root causes of gut dysfunction and how an elimination diet can transform your health. Courtney shares her personal battle with IBS and colitis, the impact of gut health on mental well-being, and the practical steps you can take to heal your digestive system naturally. Whether you’ve tried multiple diets with no success or are simply curious about improving your gut-brain connection, this episode provides expert guidance and actionable takeaways for lasting change.   About the Guest – Courtney Cowie   Courtney specializes in helping goal-oriented individuals get to the root cause of their gut and autoimmune symptoms so they can live active, fulfilling lives. Having faced lifelong digestive struggles, including IBS and colitis, she discovered the power of nutrition, functional testing, and lifestyle changes to reclaim her health. Today, she helps others do the same through nutritional therapy and functional medicine.   Key Takeaways from the Episode   ✅ Gut Issues Start Early – Digestive dysfunction can begin in childhood, and early symptoms should not be ignored.✅ Elimination Diets Work – Removing common food triggers like wheat can significantly reduce symptoms.✅ Gut & Mental Health are Linked – Poor gut health can lead to mood swings, anxiety, and depression due to the gut-brain connection.✅ Simple Changes Make a Big Difference – You don’t need fancy supplements—strategic diet adjustments can yield incredible results.✅ Root Cause Testing Matters – Beyond elimination diets, functional lab testing can uncover deeper issues like gut infections or imbalances.   How to Connect with Courtney Cowie   🌐 Website:www.courtneycowie.com📩 Free Gut Health Guide: Click the Free Guide button on her website for IBS and IBD relief strategies!   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 Wellness Insights!🔴 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club💬 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty 🎧 Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this message today! #HealthyMind #GutHealth #IBSRelief #MentalWellness #FunctionalMedicine #podmatch

4 Mars 16min

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with Stephen Huff, a dynamic storyteller, humanitarian, and recovering tech entrepreneur. With a career spanning Fortune 100 boardrooms to refugee camps, Stephen has faced chaos in its many forms. His new book, Life is Chaos, and All is Well, explores the paradox of finding joy and success in uncertainty. Together, they discuss how chaos isn’t an obstacle but a necessary component of growth. Stephen shares how his personal experiences—from a failed tech startup to surviving cancer—shaped his philosophy on making powerful choices. He introduces three critical responses to chaos: accepting it, working to improve it, or leaving it behind. Through an inspiring story about his brother's journey from frustration to success as a teacher, Stephen illustrates the power of focusing on what you can control. Tune in to learn how to reframe adversity, cultivate joy amidst uncertainty, and take ownership of your choices for a more fulfilling life.   About the Guest:   Stephen Huff is a global speaker, entrepreneur, and author of Life is Chaos, and All is Well. With decades of experience in leadership, business, and humanitarian work, he helps individuals and organizations navigate uncertainty and turn challenges into opportunities.   Key Takeaways:   ✅ Chaos is necessary for growth – Without challenges, there’s no opportunity.✅ Three powerful choices in chaos – Accept it, improve it, or leave it.✅ Reclaiming power – Focus on what you can control instead of dwelling on what you can’t.✅ Joy in uncertainty – Stability isn’t required for happiness; it’s found in perspective and gratitude.✅ Authentic leadership – Leaders thrive when they communicate, take accountability, and lead with integrity.   Connect with Stephen Huff:   📌 Website:WinningChaos.com📌 Book:Life is Chaos, and All is Well (Available on Amazon, IngramSpark, and major retailers)📌 Speaking & Consulting: Reach out via his website for collaborations   Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?   📩 DM Me Here: PodMatch📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter:HealthyMindByAvik📩 Join the Community:Healthy Mind Network   Stay Tuned & Follow Us!   📺 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📷 Instagram:@podhealth.club💬 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty 👉 If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today! 💙 #podmatch

2 Mars 29min

In this eye-opening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we welcome Scott Allan, a former funeral director turned internationally recognized evidential medium. After spending 30 years guiding families through grief, Scott experienced a spiritual awakening that led him down an unexpected path—mediumship. Now, as a renowned author, TV personality, and host of the Enlightened Life podcast, Scott helps people connect with loved ones who have crossed over, bringing them healing messages from the spirit world. We explore life after death, signs from the other side, and how mediumship works. Scott shares how his gift unfolded, the challenges of embracing his calling, and the profound messages that bring peace to those left behind. Whether you're skeptical, curious, or a believer, this conversation is sure to open your mind to new possibilities about life, death, and the beyond.   About the Guest - Scott Allan   Scott Allan is an evidential medium, spiritual teacher, and former funeral director. His gift for connecting with the spirit world has led him to sold-out events, top podcasts, and TV appearances worldwide. Through his readings, teachings, and latest book, In the Presence of Light, he helps others find peace, closure, and healing.   Key Takeaways:   ✔ The Awakening – How Scott transitioned from funeral director to medium, uncovering his gift.✔ Signs from the Other Side – The first experiences that made Scott realize he was communicating with spirits.✔ Skeptic to Believer – How Scott overcame doubts and embraced his spiritual calling.✔ Healing Through Mediumship – Real-life stories of messages from loved ones bringing comfort and closure.✔ Understanding Mediumship – How spirit communication works and how to recognize signs from the beyond.✔ Developing Intuition – Can anyone connect with the spirit world? Scott explains the difference between psychic abilities and mediumship.✔ Scott’s Book – In the Presence of Light – A deep dive into his journey and real-life encounters with the afterlife.   Connect with Scott Allan:  https://www.mediumscottallan.com/    Stay Connected & Subscribe:   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM me on PodMatch!📩 DM Me Here:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik📩 Subscribe to Newsletter:https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/📩 Join Community:https://nas.io/healthymind   Follow Us for More Inspiration:   🎥 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club💬 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:@podcast.healthymind🔗 LinkedIn:@newandnew If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a little inspiration today!

2 Mars 25min

In this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we explore the dynamic intersection of artificial intelligence, intellectual property law, and personal development with Don Simmons. As an expert blending law, technology, and innovation, Don shares how AI is reshaping the legal landscape, its impact on entrepreneurs, creatives, and business owners, and how personal growth, including meditation, plays a key role in navigating this fast-changing world. From using AI to draft legal arguments to discussing the challenges of protecting creative works in an AI-driven era, Don provides a realistic and thought-provoking perspective. Whether you're an entrepreneur leveraging AI, a creative professional, or someone interested in personal development, this episode is packed with valuable insights!   About the Guest:   Don Simmons is a trademark attorney, AI enthusiast, and entrepreneur who has mastered the fusion of law and technology. His expertise lies in helping businesses protect their intellectual property while embracing AI-driven innovation. A long-time meditator, he also shares how mindfulness has been instrumental in his professional success.   Key Takeaways:   ✅ AI is revolutionizing legal and business processes—Don shares how he uses ChatGPT to streamline legal work.✅ The challenge of IP protection in the AI era—Who owns AI-generated content, and how is the law evolving?✅ Meditation as a business advantage—How personal development practices like meditation create clarity and resilience.✅ AI’s legal complexities—Current regulations and the importance of staying updated as AI reshapes industries.✅ How to protect your creative work—Traditional copyright, trademark, and patent strategies still remain the best defense.✅ The future of AI and law—Governments and courts are still adapting, making this a rapidly evolving space.   Connect with Don Simmons:   🔗 Learn more about Don and his work – https://www.linkedin.com/in/d-s-899164166/  Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?   📩 DM on PodMatch – Message Here📩 Subscribe to Newsletter:Join Here📩 Join the Community:Click Here   Stay Tuned & Follow Us!   🎥 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club🧵 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty If you loved this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this today! #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #LegalTech #Mindfulness #Entrepreneurship #HealthyMind #podmatch

2 Mars 23min

In this thought-provoking episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Constance Hastings, a mental health counselor and ordained clergy member, to explore the tension between faith, doubt, and healing. Raised outside of faith but eventually drawn into ministry, Constance shares her powerful journey of encountering Jesus in unexpected ways. From struggling with skepticism to embracing faith, she unpacks why Jesus remains a controversial yet deeply personal figure. We also discuss how religious institutions have sometimes caused harm, why choice is essential in faith, and how God's persistent call often meets us in the most unexpected places. Whether you’ve been burned by religion or are simply curious about spirituality’s role in mental well-being, this episode is an eye-opener.   About the Guest:   Constance Hastings is a mental health counselor, ordained clergy, and the author of The Trouble with Jesus. She brings a unique perspective, having navigated both secular and faith-based worlds. Through her work, she helps individuals reconcile faith with emotional healing and challenges conventional religious narratives.   Key Takeaways:   ✅ Faith is a Journey, Not a Destination – Struggles with doubt are normal and often necessary for growth.✅ Choice Matters in Faith – True faith cannot be forced; it must be embraced willingly.✅ Jesus’ Message Was Radical – He uplifted the marginalized, challenged the powerful, and prioritized love over legalism.✅ Religious Trauma is Real – Many have been hurt by institutions misusing faith, but that doesn’t mean God isn’t real.✅ Mental Health & Spirituality Intersect – Deep healing happens when we examine ourselves fully—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.✅ God’s Call is Persistent – Even when we try to walk away, we might still feel drawn toward something greater than ourselves.   Connect with Constance Hastings:   📖 The Trouble with Jesus – [Find the book here] (Insert Link)🌐 Website – constancehastings.com Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?   DM on PodMatch!🔗 DM Me Here:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter:https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/💬 Join the Community:https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned & Follow Us!   🎥 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club📱 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast.HealthyMind💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty 🎙 Subscribe for more real, raw, and mind-opening conversations! #podmatch #healthymind #faithandmentalhealth #spirituality #healingjourney

2 Mars 21min

In today's digital world, children are constantly exposed to social media and information overload—some accurate, some misleading. How can parents and educators equip kids with the skills to think critically, embrace their individuality, and navigate the world with confidence? In this episode, we sit down with Barbara Ann Mojica, a historian, educator, and award-winning author with over 40 years of experience in education. Barbara shares insights on why history is a vital tool for developing critical thinking skills, how parents can foster independence, confidence, and resilience in their children, and the impact of social media on young minds. We also dive into practical ways parents can introduce historical awareness in daily life and teach kids to question, analyze, and think beyond what they see online.   About the Guest – Barbara Ann Mojica   Barbara Ann Mojica is a historian, educator, and the creator of the Little Miss History book series, which makes learning history fun and engaging for kids. With decades of experience as a teacher, principal, and school administrator, Barbara’s mission is to help children develop critical thinking skills through storytelling and historical exploration. Her motto is:"If you don’t know your history, you don’t know what you’re talking about!"   Key Takeaways:   ✔️ The Power of History – Why understanding history is essential for problem-solving and decision-making.✔️ Critical Thinking for Kids – How parents can teach kids to question, analyze, and verify information instead of passively consuming it.✔️ Social Media & Information Overload – How the digital world shapes children's perceptions and what parents can do to guide them.✔️ Building Confidence & Independence – Strategies to raise confident kids who think for themselves while respecting others' viewpoints.✔️ Practical Parenting Tips – Using simple activities to foster curiosity, resilience, and a strong sense of self in children.   Connect with Barbara Ann Mojica:  https://www.littlemisshistory.com/  📚 Website & Books:Little Miss History📖 Instagram:@littlemisshistory📘 Facebook:Little Miss History   🔹 Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch!📩 DM Me Here:PodMatch📩 Subscribe to Newsletter:Healthy Mind Newsletter📩 Join Community:Health Mind Community   🌍 Stay Tuned And Follow Us! 🎥 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club🧵 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty #HealthyMind #CriticalThinking #ParentingTips #HistoryMatters #ConfidentKids #BarbaraAnnMojica #podmatch

2 Mars 22min

In this enlightening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we dive deep into the subconscious mind with Dr. Alain Salas. Once living the American dream, Dr. Salas found himself in the midst of personal and professional turmoil—his business collapsed, his marriage ended, and he was diagnosed with early-stage colon cancer. This led him on a quest to uncover the hidden forces shaping his life. Through his journey, he discovered the Mind Clearing System, a method to break free from limiting beliefs, rewire the subconscious mind, and create lasting transformation in health, relationships, and success. Dr. Salas shares powerful insights on how our subconscious programming influences our lives, the science behind the placebo and nocebo effects, and a three-step method to shift limiting beliefs and unlock true potential. If you feel stuck in recurring patterns, this episode will show you how to clear mental blocks and reprogram your mind for success.   About the Guest:   Dr. Alain Salas is a chiropractor, mind-body expert, and the creator of the Mind Clearing System, a unique approach to rewiring subconscious beliefs for profound transformation. His research into subconscious programming and healing has helped countless individuals regain control over their health, relationships, and financial well-being.   Key Takeaways:   ✅ Your subconscious mind runs 90-95% of your life—understanding its influence is key to transformation.✅ Limiting beliefs often form between ages 0-8 and unconsciously shape your actions, decisions, and emotions.✅ The placebo effect proves the power of belief—your mind can heal or harm depending on your thoughts.✅ The nocebo effect is equally strong—negative thoughts and expectations can manifest real illness and setbacks.✅ Dr. Salas’ 3-step method: Identify and delete limiting beliefs. Replace them with empowering beliefs. Reprogram your mind to create the life you desire.✅ Healing and success start from within—clearing subconscious blocks allows you to reconnect with your highest potential.   Connect with Dr. Alain Salas:  https://themindclearing.com/  🔗 Learn more about Dr. Salas and his Mind Clearing System  Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?   📩 DM on PodMatch – Message Here📩 Subscribe to Newsletter:Join Here📩 Join the Community:Click Here   Stay Tuned & Follow Us!   🎥 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club🧵 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty If you loved this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this today! #HealthyMind #MindClearing #SubconsciousHealing #SelfGrowth #Podcast #podmatch

2 Mars 25min

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty interviews Robert Bush, CEO of Motombo Coffee and co-founder alongside Dikimbe Mutombo. Robert shares his unique entrepreneurial journey—from his early days selling hip-hop lyrics as a kid to managing multi-billion-dollar transactions—and how he developed resilience through alignment and blending rather than striving for perfect balance. He explains that true success is achieved by embracing challenges, preparing for inevitable stress, and transforming pressure into growth. Robert highlights the importance of community, critical thinking, and accessing the right resources to navigate high-pressure situations without burning out. His insights reveal that the mental struggles of entrepreneurship can be managed by aligning the mind, heart, hands, and gut, ultimately turning perceived risks into opportunities for innovation and social impact.   About the Guest:Robert Bush is an accomplished entrepreneur and CEO known for his innovative mindset and dedication to creating meaningful social change. With decades of experience in business and a unique approach to stress management, he is a role model for those seeking sustainable success.   Key Takeaways: Embrace stress as a catalyst for growth. Cultivate resilience through alignment and community support. Transform challenges into opportunities for innovation and social impact. Connect with Robert: For more insights, visit his website or follow him on social media. Use code Healthymind25 for exclusive offers on Motombo Coffee.   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/healthymindStay 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

27 Feb 31min