The Healing Catalyst

Dr. Ben Schuff is a naturopathic physician, nutritionist, and director of naturopathy and nutrition at BIÂN. Dr. Schuff’s philosophy is that good health is relative to each unique individual, and is an important resource for living a meaningful and present life. Today’s conversation is about how naturopathic medicine takes this approach and looks at all aspects of a human — taking the time to unde...

Sound is a fundamental part of every species’ survival, and different types of sound can powerfully heal the human body and brain. Today, neurologist and Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, is here to unpack the science behind sound and how we can use it in our lives for deep healing. She shares how sound is used therapeutically for everything from stimulating collagen production to man...

Today, we’re rounding out mental health awareness month with a board-certified psychiatrist, nutritionist, and professional chef, Dr. Uma Naidoo. As the author of This Is Your Brain on Food , Dr. Uma explains what our microbiome is, how it works, and why it’s so closely involved in our mental health. She shares tips for turning your kitchen into a ‘food pharmacy,’ detailing which foods disrupt and...

One of the leading voices in the growing field of nutritional psychiatry, Dr. Drew Ramsey, is on the show to talk about the power of nutrition in improving our mental health. As a psychiatrist who founded the Brain Food Clinic in NYC and wrote Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety , Dr. Drew unpacks insight from his years of working as a psychiatrist and why food is such a critical piece in our healt...

Welcome back for Part 2 of Dr. Avanti’s conversation with board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, and board-certified integrative physician, Dr. Tanmeet Sethi. Today, you’ll learn what to expect from a sacred plant medicine ceremony, and why surrendering to your experience can invoke the deepest healing. They also give insight into finding places for treatment and practitioners. If you haven...

Board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, and integrative physician, Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, join Dr. Avanti for an impactful and insightful two-part conversation on psychedelics and plant medicine. In this first episode, they talk about the mechanisms behind how treatments like ketamine, psilocybin and Ayahuasca work — explaining in simple terms how we have a decreased stress response to trauma, a...

You asked and Dr. Avanti is answering in today’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ episode! She unpacks listener questions on Ayurvedic Doshas and her opinion on Dosha quizzes, processing difficult emotions, the difference between cleanses and Ayurvedic detoxification, the best time to do a digestive reset, top ways to support your body during the changing of seasons, and much more. May this episode help support...

Today’s special guest, Indu Arora, is an Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist and one of Dr. Avanti’s first teachers and mentors. In their conversation, Indu talks about the Ayurvedic healing modality of Marma Therapy for cleansing blocked energy, and how it can help on your healing journey. She explains how it is powerful for healing the physical and emotional bodies, and shares simple daily practices tha...

Dana Claudat is a modern Feng Shui Master and the founder of The School of Intention Feng Shui certification program. Dana shares her story of studying Art History at Stanford University and then spending the next decade figuring out her path in life. She talks about the decline of her health, how she was consistently looking outside of herself to be “fixed,” and how this led her to Feng Shui. Dan...

As we transition into a new month, there is no better guest than Justine Fedak to kick off April’s theme of “Energy as Medicine.” Justine works alongside Dr. Avanti as the Chief Marketing and Cultural Officer for BIÂN. Her resilience and outlook on life are truly inspiring — she makes life’s challenges feel more like opportunities, and that’s exactly what you’ll experience when you hear her story....

Dr. Amy Wheeler has studied Yoga and Yoga Therapy in India, Europe, and the United States, has helped develop dozens of Yoga Therapy research protocols, and is at the forefront of the field of Yoga Therapy globally. Today, Amy shares her journey of discovering yoga in her 20s, and her personal crisis that led her to India multiple times for intensive yoga training. She talks about how Yoga Therapy...

Join Dr. Avanti in part two of our series on yoga, tai chi, and movement as medicine with the founders of Strala Yoga, Tara Stiles and Michael Taylor. In today’s conversation, Tara shares her journey as a dancer, and how it’s influenced how she teaches yoga. She talks about how integrating aspects of tai chi allows us to experience more ease and softness in yoga, and how this can transfer to all a...

After a short hiatus, Dr. Avanti is back with a fascinating and profound two-part series with Tara Stiles and Michael Taylor, the founders of Strala Yoga. In alignment with the March theme of “Movement as Medicine,” Michael beautifully shares the healing modality of Tai Chi, and how practicing this art will change the way you interact with yourself and the world around you. Today on The Healing Ca...

Kate Spies is the Senior VP and editor-in-chief of Well+Good, a health and wellness platform that recently published its annual wellness trends report for 2022. Today, Dr. Avanti and Kate unpack three of the wellness trends, including cellular-health-focused skincare, a holistic approach to fitness, and employers finally recognizing the need for mental health benefits for their employees. Today on...

In today’s mini-episode, Dr. Avanti shares three ways to tap into the power of your breath to shift your energy and state of mind. By simply breathing differently, you can give yourself an extra boost of energy or calm feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, or worry. Tune in to learn easy breathing tips to give you greater control over your state of being! Resources: Sign-up to become a founding member o...

Colleen Wachob is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Mindbodygreen. She shares her own healing journey of facing a pulmonary embolism, and how this was the inflection point for her leaving a rising corporate career in the fashion/apparel industry to join her husband at Mindbodygreen. Colleen is a huge advocate of prioritizing sleep and rest, and today she takes us through what to consider in your day wh...

Today’s mini-episode unpacks six ways to biohack your way to sounder sleep! These simple tips will help you prioritize your sleep for better health, mental clarity, and emotional wellbeing. Dr. Avanti shares research highlighting the importance of sleep and how it contributes to all aspects of our health—by prioritizing rest, you’ll see how other areas of your life become more easeful. Resources:...

Today’s conversation is a beautiful heart-to-heart between two friends on their personal journeys of changing the lens through which they view pain and suffering. Dr. Tanmeet Sethi is an integrative physician who gave the TEDx Talk, “ Two Words That Can Change Your Life .” She vulnerably shares her path of becoming a mother to a child with a life-threatening illness, and how she’s used gratitude t...

In today’s mini-episode, Dr. Avanti shares how to use the power of social connection for healing, and invites you to explore your connections with others. In our technological world, we are more connected than ever but loneliness is on the rise—and it’s as lethal as smoking. Tune in to learn 5 strategies for feeling and being more connected! Resources: Sign-up to become a founding member of The He...

Rosie Acosta is a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness teacher, and host of the podcast Radically Loved. Today she shares her healing journey of growing up in east LA surrounded by gang violence, and the choice she made to search for something different than the chaos she’d known. From feeling disembodied, questioning her religion, and disconnecting from her tribe—her story is one of courage and what...

The Blue Zones are locations throughout the world with high concentrations of centenarians, and also clusters of people who have aged without specific health problems. In today’s mini-episode, Dr. Avanti discusses the 9 secrets of the Blue Zones for living a longer, healthier life! Resources: Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episo...

Our circadian rhythm is critical for all aspects of our health—it’s an internal clock that coordinates the wake/sleep cycle with almost all actions within the body. Today, Dr. Avanti is unpacking how it affects our hormonal health, and what we can do daily to optimize its performance for blood sugar regulation, higher energy, and deeper sleep. Today on The Healing Catalyst: What the circadian rhyt...

Tune in for today’s mini-episode on how to hack your happiness hormones! Dr. Avanti gives a quick rundown on the happiness hormones, along with 8 easy practices you can implement today to naturally boost them. Resources: Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode. Episode 31: Healing Hormones & Overcoming Burnout with Dr. Mariza...

Dr. Mariza Snyder is a chiropractor whose expertise is in functional wellness for women, specifically around hormonal health. She is the author of 7 books, including her newest, “The Essential Oils Menopause Solution.” Today, Dr. Mariza shares her healing journey and how the inner drive that pushed her to achieve all her goals also led to many health issues. Dr. Avanti and Dr. Mariza also dive dee...

Dr. Amy Robbins is a clinical psychologist, wellness speaker, and host of the podcast “Life, Death, and the Space Between”. Amy was trained psychodynamically, meaning that she helps you understand your unconscious thoughts, feelings, and reactions to various experiences by bringing them into your conscious awareness. She integrates relational theories into her work as she examines how your previou...