Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty chats with Aram Street—entrepreneur, father of five, and co-founder of Lex Clean and Clean Space. Aram shares how getting fired during the pandemic led to a leap into entrepreneurship, driven by grit, logic, and an unwavering commitment to family. From cleaning services to creative pivots, Aram shows us how to launch wit...

In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Allison McCune Davis—author, traditional naturopath, and mom of five—to explore why turning 60 can be a bold, beautiful beginning rather than a slow fade. Allison shares the inspiration behind her book 60 Is a Good Start and how this transformative season of life can unlock vitality, purpose, and new possi...

In this soul-nourishing episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we dive deep with Trinn Hatch—co-creator of Jampha Tibetan Pharmacy—into the transformative journey of healing from within. Trinn shares how his path from chronic disability and PTSD to radiant vitality began not in a clinic, but at rock bottom—with a prayer and a promise. Drawing from the ancient lineage of Sowa Rigpa, Trinn discusses...

In this soulful and uplifting episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty dives deep into the power of play with global traveler and joy ambassador, Zander Phelps. From juggling in airports to creating global circles of connection, Zander shares how play—yes, even a simple game of hacky sack—can heal disconnection, dissolve fear, and create profound human bonds. In a world drowning in digital...

In this eye-opening episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik sits down with hypnotherapist and transformational healer Layton Fulton to explore the untapped power of the unconscious mind. From his unconventional midlife awakening to his work with hypnotherapy, engineered sound, and therapeutic psychedelics, Layton shares how releasing and reframing self-limiting beliefs can radically shift your inner a...

In this deeply moving episode of Healthy Waves, host Sana speaks with Austin Davis, a licensed professional counselor and the heart behind Clearfork Academy, a faith-centered teen addiction recovery center. Together, they explore the critical intersections of mental health, substance abuse, spirituality, and family dynamics. Austin shares his personal journey from church ministry to clinical work,...

What if midlife wasn't about decline, but about reclaiming vitality? In this inspiring episode of Healthy Waves, host Sana speaks with Ana Pang, a menopause skin and vitality specialist who reversed her biological age by 20 years. Ana shares her deeply personal journey into hormonal health, the power of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and how cortisol might be the hidden culprit behind your fatigue,...

In this transformative episode of Healthy Waves, host Sana sits down with Ben O’Loghlin—entrepreneur, wellness educator, and Alexander Technique teacher—to uncover how chronic pain isn’t always physical, but often neurological. Ben shares his riveting journey of overcoming debilitating back pain not through medication or surgery, but by rewiring his brain’s pain response. With over 30 years of exp...

In this electrifying episode of Healthy Waves, host Sana is joined by Nico Verresen — a 6-time Muay Thai and MMA champion turned elite performance psychologist. Together, they explore how to stay cool, calm, and deeply engaged in high-pressure situations. Drawing from neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and decades of training elite athletes and CEOs, Nico shares powerful mindset shifts and easy-t...

In this mind-opening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with body language strategist and behavioral psychology educator Shalom Damabel. From first impressions to high-stakes conversations, Shalom unpacks how nonverbal cues shape our reality. He reveals the truth behind the famous 55-38-7 communication rule, debunks myths about spotting lies, and shares confiden...

In this empowering episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty chats with Ruth Mac, founder of Ruth Mac Fit and a champion of midlife transformation for women. From teacher to personal trainer to wellness coach, Ruth shares how a health crisis in her 30s became the catalyst for deep change—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Together, they explore how midlife isn’t...

In this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik speaks with Coach Michael Lowman—an acclaimed speaker and mindset mentor trained by legends like Bob Proctor and Les Brown. Michael shares his gripping journey of losing his eyesight at the peak of his career and how he turned that life-altering challenge into a powerful transformation. This episode dives deep into personal growth,...

In this eye-opening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Betsy Holmberg, Harvard-trained psychologist and author of the upcoming book Unkind Mind. Betsy shares her personal journey through heartbreak and depression, revealing a powerful discovery: the voice inside your head—the one constantly criticizing and doubting you—is not actually you. It’s your bra...

In this soul-stirring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with mystical pioneer, ordained pastor, and spiritual coach Kristen Wambach to explore how the unseen world isn’t just real—it’s radically personal. From seeing angels on sand dunes to building spirit-led businesses, Kristen shares her journey of awakening to the presence of God in everyday life. If you've ever felt d...

In this powerful episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by holistic wellness and leadership coach Yvonne Lee-Hawkins for a candid conversation about burnout, healing, and redefining what success truly means. Yvonne shares her deeply personal journey through two major burnout episodes, the wake-up call moments, and the mindset shifts that brought her back to vitality and joy. Whe...

In this transformative episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Tarsha Richardson—founder of Black Travelers International—about how travel can become a deeply healing, empowering experience. Tarsha shares how solo travel helped her overcome introversion and fear, sparked creativity, and led her to launch a mission-driven travel company that helps mature Black women...

In this heart-opening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana (filling in for Avik) sits down with author and retired school counselor Linda Feig Knipe to unpack the deep-rooted cultural and emotional patterns of people-pleasing—especially among women. Drawing from Linda’s memoir Braving Therapy, the conversation explores the hidden costs of being the “good girl,” perfectionism, internali...

In this eye-opening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty chats with global leadership expert Joanne Merrick to explore a question every professional faces: Should I become a manager? Joanne, author of Game On: Is Management Your Best Career Play?, shares how leadership is not just a promotion—it's a transformation. They dive into how neuroscience, emotional intelligence, an...

In this moving episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dennis 'DJ' Quinn, a retired flight attendant, realtor, and three-time Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer. DJ opens up about his profound 13-year mentorship with Mike—a young boy with disabilities who later developed a serious mental illness. Their bond, chronicled in DJ’s memoir Stick Figures: A Big Brother...

In this thrilling episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik welcomes the fierce and fabulous Danielle M. Orsino—fantasy author, martial artist, cosplayer, and creator of the acclaimed Birth of the Fae series. Discover how Danielle’s martial arts training sharpened her storytelling skills, powered her creativity, and gave her the resilience to stand tall in the publishing industry. From chor...

In this soulful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with holistic health coach Cedric Pfeiffer to explore the powerful inner world of childhood healing. Cedric opens up about his journey from corporate burnout to inner transformation and how reconnecting with his inner child reshaped his life. Together, they discuss emotional triggers, limiting beliefs, and the often-overloo...

In this empowering episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik welcomes Ash Shukla, holistic business consultant, bestselling author, and founder of Financial Chakras. From arriving in the U.S. with just $20 and no English, to helping over 5,000 entrepreneurs scale to seven figures, Ash’s journey is one of resilience, alignment, and conscious wealth creation. Discover how ancient chakra wisdo...

In this transformative episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik welcomes Dr. Adam Bohnenblust—leading chiropractor and co-founder of True Form—to explore how movement is more than fitness; it's powerful medicine. Dr. Adam shares how posture, functional movement, and even the smallest mobility shifts can unlock clarity, reduce stress, and heal the body on a cellular and emotional level. He...

In this soul-stirring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life , host Avik Chakraborty sits down with the inspiring Rachna Singh to explore one of the most subtle yet powerful epidemics of our time—loneliness. In a world addicted to validation and social media likes, genuine human connection is fading. Rachna shares powerful insights into how we can revive the art of authentic connection, embrace our...

In this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Suzanne Kos—author, entrepreneur, and manifestation mentor—to explore the power of synchronicity and how tuning into the right frequency can radically transform your life. From building a multi-million dollar jewelry brand in Bali to selling it through sheer alignment, Suzanne shares how reprogramming your inner worl...