The Mindful Journey

What if the loudest voice in your life isn't actually yours? What if it's a quiet crowd of expectations, fear, and inherited opinions, voting on every decision you make? This episode of The Mindful Journey is for anyone who's felt called toward something meaningful but kept stalling, waiting for the noise to clear before they can move. Host Sana sits with podcast coach, mentor, and creator J. Rose...

Have you ever felt completely stuck inside your own pain, unable to see any way forward, yet somehow knowing that something in you was quietly shifting? This episode of The Mindful Journey sits with that feeling, and gently asks: what if the pain is not the end of the story? In this deeply reflective conversation, host Sana speaks with Safra Turner, a healer who has spent nearly three decades expl...

There is that in-between space that nobody really prepares you for. The one where your old life no longer fits, but the new one has not fully taken shape yet. Where you are holding responsibility in one hand and possibility in the other, not sure which to trust. This episode is for anyone who has ever lived quietly in that space and wondered if they were the only one. Author and memoir writer Kari...

There is a kind of pain that does not announce itself. It just quietly accumulates, in the chairs that do not fit, the bikes that are not built for your body, the spaces that were designed as if you did not exist. For Joan Denizot, that quiet, persistent experience did not become a wound she carried. It became a blueprint for change. In this episode of The Mindful Journey, Joan shares how personal...

We communicate all day, in meetings, texts, relationships, yet most of us were never taught how to do it well. We learned what to say, rarely how to be while saying it. And maybe that's why conversations break, not over words, but over what's happening beneath them. In this episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits down with communication coach and former award-winning journalist Michael Ashf...

You've been told that if you just tried harder, pushed through the discomfort, and stayed disciplined, change would come. But for most people, it hasn't. Not because they're weak. Because the system they were handed was never built for the way human beings actually work. Roger Webb, a behavioral change researcher and creator of the Random Habit app, joins Sana for a conversation that quietly disma...

Grief doesn't always look like crying. Sometimes it looks like being fine, while something inside slowly unravels. In this tender and deeply grounded episode of The Mindful Journey, host Sana sits with grief support coach Sylvia Wolfer to explore what unprocessed grief actually looks like in everyday life, and why so many people carry it for years without even recognising it. Sylvia draws on her o...

* Disclaimer This episode contains discussions of childhood sexual abuse, addiction, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised. The views shared are solely those of the guest and do not represent the positions of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, psychological, or professional advice. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a qua...

What if the most powerful influence in your child's life isn't school, social media, or peer pressure — but the ordinary words you speak to them every single day? This episode of The Mindful Journey explores a truth that most parents carry quietly: the language we use with our children doesn't just communicate — it constructs. It builds the story they come to believe about who they are. Host Sana...

Most of us are carrying something we were never given the tools to set down. Whether it was a childhood shaped by fear, a relationship that left invisible marks, or years of being quietly overlooked, the pain doesn't disappear just because we learned to function. This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered why the past still feels so present. Dr. Robert Bleck, psychotherapist and creator of S...

Have you ever held two truths at the same time and not known what to do with them? This episode of The Mindful Journey goes somewhere most conversations are afraid to go: inside the architecture of the human mind itself. Host Sana sits down with Robin Harris, a certified hypnotherapist, ordained interfaith minister, and technologist, to explore what consciousness actually is, and why most of us ha...

Have you ever felt surrounded by people, yet deeply alone? On The Mindful Journey , hosted by Sana, this episode explores what real healing looks like beneath the surface. This conversation is for anyone feeling stuck in survival mode, craving deeper connection, or tired of “looking okay” while struggling inside. Tori Jenae shares how true healing goes beyond habits—it’s about rewiring how we thin...

What if astrology is not about prediction, but awareness? On The Mindful Journey with host Sana, this episode explores whether astrology can support mindfulness without taking away your power. This conversation is for anyone who feels curious, cautious, or conflicted about astrology. Aleksandra shares how astrology can be used as a reflective tool for growth, self-understanding, stress awareness,...

What looks like a smart next step can become a costly mistake. On The Mindful Journey , hosted by Sana, Dr. Mark Young breaks down why online success does not automatically translate to retail growth. This episode is for founders, brand builders, and CPG entrepreneurs who want to enter retail with clearer thinking. You’ll learn how shelf space, shopper psychology, pricing, timing, and compliant me...

What happens when healing stops being a trend and becomes a deeply personal choice? On The Mindful Journey , hosted by Sana, Kim McCarthy and Kellie Hazlett unpack holistic and spiritual healing in a grounded, honest way. This episode is for anyone navigating illness, caregiving, burnout, or the tension between medical systems and personal intuition. You’ll hear a calmer, more human starting point...

If you’ve ever felt tired of wellness “protocols” and confused by medical jargon, this The Mindful Journey episode hosted by Sana is for you. Together with Jon Hacker , we name the real tension: too many options, too much noise, and not enough clarity. This conversation is for anyone navigating anxiety, burnout, or chronic stress who wants practical, reality-based ways to think and choose—without...

In this episode of The Mindful Journey Podcast , hosted by Sana , entrepreneur-turned-energy-medicine practitioner Craig Cooke shares how he went from building a digital marketing agency in 1996 to dedicating his life to medical Qigong and Chinese energetic medicine. This conversation is for skeptics, seekers, and busy professionals who feel stressed, reactive, or stuck in survival mode. Craig bre...

On The Mindful Journey , hosted by Sana , we explore what happens when you look “fine” on the outside—but your body is waving red flags on the inside. This episode is for women navigating anxiety, cycle changes, fatigue, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Carlijn Krijger shares how environment, light, and felt safety can shape hormones, mood, and vitality—and how healing often begins with ho...

On The Mindful Journey , hosted by Yusuf , we explore a question most of us quietly carry: Why does peace feel closest when life is almost over—yet so far while we’re living it? If you’re tired of chasing “enough” (money, success, approval) and still feeling restless inside, this episode is for you. Stuart Perrin , author of Rudra Meditation , shares how inner chaos can be transformed into calm, c...

What if the fear you can’t explain didn’t begin in this lifetime? On The Mindful Journey podcast, hosted by Sana, we explore the controversial-but-compelling idea that some emotional patterns may travel across lifetimes—and what it could mean to heal them. This episode is for anyone carrying an “irrational” fear, repeating the same relationship cycle, or feeling drawn to places and people without...

Have you ever stood in your kitchen at night, eating in silence and wondering what’s really going on? On The Mindful Journey Podcast , hosted by Sana, we explore the emotional roots of binge eating with coach Nadege Saysana. This episode is for women who look strong on the outside—especially in the gym—but feel out of control with food at night. You’ll learn why diets often deepen the cycle, how t...

On The Mindful Journey , hosted by Sana, energy healer Herman Petrick explores why “balance” can feel out of reach when the issue isn’t just stress or habits—but what he describes as unseen energetic influences shaping our thoughts, emotions, and sleep. This episode is for curious listeners—whether you’re skeptical, spiritual, or somewhere in between—who want practical ways to feel steadier from t...

If leadership feels like constant performance, this episode offers a calmer, science-backed reset. You’ll learn what’s actually happening in your nervous system during meetings, deadlines, and “normal” workdays that still leave you drained. Hosted by Sana on The Mindful Journey podcast, this conversation is for leaders, managers, and high-performing professionals who want better focus, steadier em...

What if “sparkle” isn’t a trend—but a missing ingredient in real well-being? In this episode, we explore how awe, beauty, and meaningful connection can restore a sense of aliveness, especially after burnout, grief, or disconnection. Hosted by Sana on The Mindful Journey podcast, this conversation is for anyone tired of wellness advice that feels mechanical. Guest Hayley Hunter Hines shares how her...

In this deeply grounding and expansive conversation on The Mindful Journey , we explore what intuition really looks like beyond clichés like “trust your gut.” Host Sana sits down with Michele Lundstrom to unpack intuition as a lived, embodied experience—one that shows up through nature, the nervous system, and subtle everyday moments. From regulating energy after near-miss encounters to distinguis...