Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we explore the profound connection between writing, grief, and healing. Our guest, Jack Maher, a historical novelist and Emmy-winning journalist, shares how writing became a sanctuary after the heartbreaking loss of his wife, Becky. Jack’s novel, Poppy: A Novel About a Colorful Colorado Life, is more than just a historic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Matthew Diamante, founder of Hey Tony, a marketing agency that helps small businesses master SEO and social media. With over 243,000 Instagram followers, Matthew has built a personal brand that simplifies digital marketing into actionable strategies. But today’s conversation goes beyond marketing....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Kelly Leightner, an expert in personality intelligence and communication strategies. They explore the BANK methodology, a powerful system that helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals improve communication based on personal values. Kelly breaks down how understanding personalit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Emily McDonald, a powerhouse business strategist and mentor for female entrepreneurs. Emily shares her eye-opening journey from building a successful business to experiencing severe burnout—and how she found a better way. Together, they discuss the dangers of hustle culture, the signs of impending...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty dives into the transformative power of writing as therapy with author Carla Vergot. While many turn to journaling to process emotions, Carla shares how writing fiction can be just as therapeutic, if not more so. Through her own experience of writing the Lily Barlow Series while navigating her husband's cance...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Austin Bonderer, an experienced patent attorney with over 690+ issued U.S. patents to his name. From working as a U.S. Patent Examiner to helping Fortune 100 companies and solo inventors, Austin shares invaluable insights on the patent process, global intellectual property laws, and how to protect...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Angelo Valenti, a consulting psychologist with over 40 years of experience. Dr. Valenti shares insights from his book, You Are Making This Way Too Hard: Find Your Easy Way to Enjoy Life, helping listeners discover how to simplify life, strengthen relationships, and embrace self-love. From overc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Baba Sam Shelley, a true testament to the power of inner healing. After spending 38 years battling multiple chronic illnesses—Multiple Sclerosis, bipolar disorder, arthritis, and migraines—Baba was told his conditions were incurable. But instead of accepting this fate, he defied medical expectations through med...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we dive deep into the science of inclusion with Paolo Gaudiano, a former aerospace engineer turned DEI expert. Paolo, the author of Measuring Inclusion: Higher Profits and Happier People Without Guesswork or Backlash, breaks down how businesses can quantify the impact of inclusion, avoid common DEI pitfalls, and boost their bottom lin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with online scaling coach and AI expert, Nathan Newberry. Nathan shares his AI Freedom Method, a game-changing approach that helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses while avoiding burnout and anxiety. He discusses the mindset shifts, systems, and AI-powered automation strategies that can help busines...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt a deep pull towards something greater—something beyond logic—but ignored it? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Kathleen Flanagan, bestselling author, spiritual mentor, and founder of Awakening Spirit. Together, they explore what it means to truly live in alignment. Kathleen shares her journey from resistance to t...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Gretchen Schoser—mental health advocate, suicide attempt survivor, and co-host of the award-winning podcast Shit That Goes On In Our Heads. Gretchen shares her deeply personal journey, from facing a mental health crisis to becoming a voice of hope and change. At 61, when many consider slow...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Eric Donoho—retired U.S. Army Sergeant, Purple Heart recipient, advocate, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and award-winning photographer. Eric opens up about his personal battle with PTSD, moral injury, and the moment that changed everything for him. From surviving war and personal desp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Aaron Helton, an executive coach and leadership consultant, to discuss authenticity, stress management, and emotional intelligence. If you've ever felt the pressure to conform, overextend yourself, or struggle with self-doubt, this conversation is for you! 💡 Key Topics Discussed: Why authenti...

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode of Healthy Waves, we welcome the incredible Dr. Dolores Fazzino, a medical intuitive and pioneer in bridging the gap between conventional medicine and holistic healing. With over 40 years in healthcare and having performed more than 18,500 surgeries, Dr. Fazzino shares her deep insights into how our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs shape our physical hea...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we dive into a game-changing topic: energy management. Forget time management—if you’re running on empty, no amount of scheduling will help. Our guest, Claire Chuang, is here to share her Align Method, a five-step framework designed to help high achievers, entrepreneurs, and executives avoid burnout and optimize their energ...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Brett Ari Fischer, a top NYC real estate broker and co-founder of Mantis Real Estate, to explore how positivity, memory techniques, and kindness can be game changers in business and life. Brett shares how he has built a thriving career in luxury real estate, handling deals from $350,000 t...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Baba Sam, a true testament to the idea that a diagnosis does not define your destiny. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, bipolar disorder, arthritis, and chronic migraines, Baba was told his conditions were incurable. But instead of accepting this fate, he embarked on a radical inner...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s hustle culture, burnout is almost worn as a badge of honor. But what happens when the success you’ve been chasing leaves you feeling empty? In this transformative episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we sit down with Matthias Schmitt, a high-performing entrepreneur who walked away from everything to rediscover true fulfillment. Matthias shares his journey from buildin...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Jenna Udenberg, an author, disability advocate, and accessibility educator. Diagnosed with juvenile arthritis at the age of seven, Jenna shares her powerful journey of resilience and advocacy. She discusses how her experiences navigating life in a wheelchair shaped her mission to create m...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Hema Murty to discuss pain solutions for women over 50. Many women are told that pain is an inevitable part of aging—but is that really true? Dr. Murty shares her holistic approach to pain management, emphasizing the mind-body connection, stress management, and self-care. She breaks...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with executive coach Andrew Poles to explore the real meaning of influence. Beyond persuasion or charisma, true influence is about empowering others and driving meaningful change. Andrew, who has worked with leaders from NASA, Dell, Netflix, and Epic Games, shares actionable insights on masteri...

Send us Fan Mail In today's world, standing out is not just about talent or hard work—it’s about storytelling. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Tameka Anderson, a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and leadership powerhouse, to discuss how crafting and owning your personal story is the ultimate branding tool. Whether you're a busin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Sarah Ashley, a multi-passionate entrepreneur and founder of Portal Copy Co., a copywriting agency that helps brands tell their stories. Sarah shares her journey of solopreneurship, the challenges of working alone in the digital space, and the power of building a personal brand. She also discusses...

Send us Fan Mail Food isn’t just about fuel—it’s about culture, history, and personal experience. But what if understanding your unique food story could help you eat healthier and enjoy food even more? In this episode, we welcome Dr. Deborah Kennedy, a chef, nutrition scientist, and pioneer in culinary medicine, to explore how food coaching can help individuals build sustainable, healthy eating ha...