The Mindful Living

On this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana explores how physical symptoms can be emotional messages—and how to listen before the body “screams.” Guest Beth Mielbrecht, Health Detective (mechanical engineer turned energy-medicine practitioner) breaks down bioenergetic testing, stress “metabolizing,” and the role of boundaries in healing. You’ll learn practical ways to refill your cup,...

On this episode of The Mindful Living with host Sana, Sydney-based CPA-qualified finance professional and Buddhist practitioner Saw Myint breaks down self-mental healthcare “the Buddhist way,” in clear, everyday language. We explore why most reactions are echoes of memory, how our six senses filter perception, and simple, science-aligned micro-practices to reduce stress without spiritual jargon. E...

On The Mindful Living podcast with host Sana, Dr. Anne White (DAOM) unpacks how chronic fear, worry, and stress can keep the body in a “not-ready” loop she calls Pregnancy Avoidant Syndrome—and how simple, science-backed neuroplasticity tools help the brain-body relearn safety for conception. We cover the cortisol–progesterone trade-off, why “just relax” fails, and a practical 60-second breathing...

Ambitious women often “do everything right” yet feel behind—especially in postpartum and perimenopause. In this direct conversation on The Mindful Living, Dr. Amy Loden Tiffany (physician, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, author of The Postpartum Pivot ) breaks down mindset traps—perfectionism, catastrophizing, comparison, all-or-nothing thinking—and how they play out in sleep, cravings, inflammation,...

Binge eating isn’t a character flaw—it’s a conditioned loop your brain learned to automate. In this straight-talk episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana and Amber Abila (The Confident Eater) break down the habit cycle behind binge eating, why willpower alone collapses under nervous-system stress, and how neuroplasticity, visualization, and identity work help you rewire for calm, consistent choic...

On The Mindful Living with host Sana, we cut through the noise and look at how the ego quietly fuels stress—and how to step out of the loop. Danielle Matthews, who rebuilt her inner world after a traumatic brain injury, explains four common ego patterns (resistance, control, identity, urgency) and offers grounded tools—acceptance, nervous-system awareness, and Yoga Nidra—to move from reactivity to...

On The Mindful Living podcast, host Sana speaks with Rachel Lundberg, founder of Yoga Oak University and creator of the Alignment-Based Yoga Specialist Certification. Rachel reframes yoga from “poses on a mat” to a practical, teachable system that supports chronic illness recovery, aging bodies, and anyone feeling disconnected. We dig into why many yoga classes feel unsafe or confusing, how biomec...

In this episode of The Mindful Living with host Sana , certified health and executive life coach Barbara Palmer joins us to explore how disempowering thoughts and limiting beliefs silently shape our identity, relationships, and success. Together, we dive into the roots of self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the “I’m not enough” mindset—beliefs often formed before age seven. Barbara shares how the n...

In this episode of The Mindful Living with host Sana, we explore why healing is not meant to be done alone. My guest, Valerie Pedigo, founder of Renewed Spirit Adventures, shares her personal journey through burnout, illness, and rediscovery—and why community became her lifeline. We discuss the hidden costs of high-achieving culture, the stigma around self-care, and how sisterhood circles create s...

On The Mindful Living, host Sana talks with PJ Glassey (XGym) about replacing “mindless” sets-and-reps with time-under-tension, form-first, slow, controlled movement that doubles as active meditation. We cover why two 21-minutesessions per week can rival hours of traditional training, how prefrontal cortex engagement improves coordination, decision-making, and habit change, and practical cues to t...

On the The Mindful Living Podcast with host Sana, personal alignment coach Daniel Anderson breaks down how mindfulness becomes a lifeline in real crisis—job loss, addiction recovery, divorce, grief, and near-homelessness. He explains his LEGACY Code for getting back into alignment, setting boundaries that hold, and choosing presence over panic. This is a direct, practical conversation for anyone n...

On this The Mindful Living Podcast episode, host Sana explores what it really means to live as a whole human—with integrity, softness, and clarity—alongside Teresa Thomas-Smith, leadership coach and Mayor of Palmetto, Georgia. Teresa unpacks feminine leadership without hard-edge posturing, how to set non-negotiable boundaries, why surrender often beats strategy, and the difference between branded...

When a late-night ER visit revealed a cancer diagnosis, former career teacher Allison Pazuk refused to be a passive patient. In this direct, no-fluff conversation on The Mindful Living, host Sana digs into Allison’s BONKERS framework: Brave, Open, Non-conforming, Kick-ass, Emotional, Resilient, and Self-advocacy. We unpack how mindset, meditation, research, and informed choices can sit alongside c...

On this The Mindful Living Podcast conversation with host Sana, trauma recovery coach and bodyworker Lori Maher breaks down nervous-system dysregulation in plain language and shares how Chinese medicine, acupressure/shiatsu, Reiki, yoga, and daily self-care helped her move from constant anxiety to steadier living. We get specific about “fight/flight/freeze,” the “window of tolerance,” what energy...

On The Mindful Living with host Sana, Dr. Will Tuttle—author of the international bestseller The World Peace Diet and former Zen monk—breaks down how everyday choices around food, stillness, and relationships shape our health and our impact. We unpack plant-based nutrition, the role of organic and minimally processed foods, daily silence and meditation, and how creativity (music, art, writing) lif...

On The Mindful Living podcast, host Avik sits down with Dr. Kevin Smith, functional medicine practitioner and clinical director of the Chronic Conditions Center (Pennsylvania), to dissect why so many people feel “normal labs” yet live with fatigue, brain fog, stubborn weight, and aches. We cover thyroid health, Hashimoto’s autoimmunity, the gut–thyroid–immune loop, lifestyle triggers (stress, bloo...

On this episode of The Mindful Living with host Sana, we dive into an overlooked superfood of the sea—marine phytoplankton. Guest David Hunter shares how his journey began with witnessing an unexpected recovery that sparked two decades of dedication to researching and cultivating phytoplankton. Together, we explore its potential to nourish cellular health, support pets, aid in sustainable farming,...

On this episode of The Mindful Living with host Sana , we explore what it truly means to thrive as a woman in midlife. Guest Peggy Moore, a registered nurse with over 25 years of experience in critical care and trauma recovery, shares her journey from burnout and imbalance to reclaiming vitality through functional medicine, mindset shifts, and mindfulness practices. From understanding gut health,...

Founders don’t burn out because they’re weak; they burn out because they ignore how energy, recovery, and mindset shape performance. On this episode of The Mindful Living , we sit down with Alessandro Grampa, founder of Whole Grain Wisdom, to unpack a direct, science-meets-spirit view of high achievement: homeostasis over hustle, intention over impulse, and quantum-informed focus over chaotic grin...

In this episode of The Mindful Living , host Sana sits down with Christian W Schnepf to challenge one of life’s most ingrained beliefs—that we must suffer before we can truly deserve joy. Christian, founder of the GoodTime App and creator of the Good Time Ratio, reveals why our culture’s obsession with sacrifice and delayed gratification is outdated, and how fulfillment can come from living in flo...

In this episode of The Mindful Living, Sana digs into the lived story behind Paradoxical Heka and Kametapysics with Reginald Martin. We unpack how ancient symbols (cross, caduceus/kundalini), depth psychology, and “as above so below / as within so without” translate into practical sovereignty—confidence, self-worth, and acting on faith rather than hiding behind dogma. You’ll hear the pivotal momen...

This episode of The Mindful Living examines suicidal ideation as a soul-level signal rather than a moral failing. Host Sana and guest Mridula Agarwal map how despair often hides behind everyday smiles, how small repeated disappointments snowball into catastrophic meaning, and what friends, families, and communities can practically do to notice and intervene. You’ll hear clear markers that distingu...

On The Mindful Living, host Sana and Colin Corby—CEO & Founder of Technology Wellbeing Ltd, TEDx speaker, and creator of the Digital Detox Coach—break down how to reclaim time, attention, and health in a hyper-connected world. From Colin’s mid-30s stress wake-up call to finishing Ironman triathlons, this conversation makes the case for training your mind like an athlete, building sustainable d...

On this episode of The Mindful Living with host Sana, longevity advocate Michael Dorfman (83) breaks down what actually moves the needle on aging well. We get practical about whole-food, plant-forward eating, everyday movement (not just the gym), community, purpose, breathwork, and eustress—the short bursts of beneficial stress that build resilience. Michael shares how dropping dairy, embracing a...

In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana sits down with entrepreneur and Wim Hof instructor Roy Castleman to uncover the hidden cost of hustle. Roy shares raw experiences from investing everything into an adventure business before COVID, burning out, and even facing a breaking point. What saved him was not another growth strategy, but breathwork, cold exposure, and a simple daily r...