Best Avik Chakraborty Podcasts (2025)

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Healing Trauma Memories and Reclaiming Masculinity with Richard Tierney 39:20

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In this episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Richard Tierney to unpack men’s hidden battles with trauma, shame, and mental health. Richard shares his groundbreaking 12-step program, Trauma Recovery Anonymous, created to help individuals free themselves from past trauma memories and break the cycle of hopelessness a…

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Digital Detox That Actually Works: Boundaries, Habits, and the Business-Athlete Mindset with Colin Corby 27:03

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Technology should serve us—not run us. In this direct, no-fluff conversation on Healthy Minds, Healthy Life, host Aanya speaks with Colin Corby (TEDx speaker, leadership well-being and digital detox coach) about reclaiming attention in an always-online world. We unpack how persuasive design shapes identity, why AI-assisted convenience can erode cor…

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The Science of Ethical Persuasion: Building Trust Without Manipulation with Patrick van der Burght 43:36

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Patrick van der Burght, persuasion expert and founding member of the Cialdini Institute, to explore the science of ethical influence. From workplace negotiations to everyday decision-making, persuasion plays a vital role in our lives—but it doesn’t have to rely on m…

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Frequency-Based Wellness Fit Everyday Life? | Mark Fox 29:37

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On this Healthy Waves episode, host Avik digs into how aerospace-level problem-solving meets wellness tech. Guest Mark Fox (former Space Shuttle chief engineer, hot-air balloonist, and airplane builder) explains why he shifted from aircraft to energy-based wellness devices. We unpack what pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) and resonance-frequency …

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Reclaim Your Story After Injury or Illness: Identity, Agency, and Grounded Resilience with Joshua Dvorkin 24:29

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik speaks with psychotherapist and reclamation coach Joshua Dvorkin about rebuilding identity after seismic change—chronic illness, disability, injury, or any life detour. Joshua shares a practical, trauma-informed path he calls “resilience without romanticism”: acknowledge reality, stabilize body and mind, rewrite …

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Spiritual Root Causes of Suffering: Suppressed Emotions, Past-Life Patterns, and Spirit Attachments with Alex Martin Bee) 26:20

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On Inner Peace, Better Health, host Sana speaks with Alex Martin Bee about the five spiritual root groups that often sit beneath chronic symptoms and stuck life patterns. Drawing on thousands of clinical trance-based sessions, Alex explains how suppressed emotions, past-life programs, soul fragmentation, energetic blockages, and attachments/externa…

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Leading Magnanimously While Scaling Ruthlessly — A Servant Leader’s Guide to Systems Thinking with Andrew Brummer 25:02

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What does it take to stay deeply human while building systems that can scale? In this Mind Over Masculinity episode, host Avik Chakraborty and leadership coach and fractional executive Andrew Brummer break down the tension between heart-led leadership and operational rigour. Andrew shares how reinvention at 53 sharpened his philosophy: people first…

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Toxic Relationships: Red Flags, Power Dynamics, and How to Heal with Kate Mageau 24:02

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Toxic relationships chip away at safety, power, and self-trust. In this direct conversation, licensed therapist and author Kate Mageau breaks down early red flags (mocking framed as “teasing,” coercive control, financial dependence), the role of power dynamics, and practical first steps to leave and rebuild. We cover emotional abuse, the cycle of v…

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Go BONKERS: Self-Advocacy, Resilience, and a Realistic Path to Healing with Allison Pazuk 22:39

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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, …

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Leading AI-Enabled Teams: Outcome Management, Trust & the Fourth Industrial Revolution with Rob Matzkin 17:24

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What does it take to lead when AI is no longer just a tool but part of the team? In this AI Biz Podcast episode, we dig into outcome-driven leadership, trust, and practical adoption with executive advisor and investor Rob Matzkin. We cut through hype to focus on what founders and small business leaders can do now: shift from time management to meas…

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Clear Words, Faster Teams: Dyslexia-Inspired Messaging for Founders and Managers with Russell Van Brocklen 30:03

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On this episode of BizBlend Podcast, host Sana explores how word-first thinking can eliminate revision churn, sharpen positioning, and speed up shipping. Russell Van Brocklen—“The Dyslexia Professor”—breaks down a practical workflow blending Overcoming Dyslexia-informed neuroscience with The Craft of Research (context → problem → solution), plus sm…

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Rewriting Subconscious Code with Paradoxical Heka: Breath, Sound & Sovereignty with Reginald Martin 21:00

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Reginald Martin, creator of Kametaphysics, to unpack how “inherited code”—religion, culture, family scripts—quietly shapes our choices long after we think we’ve moved on. Reginald introduces Paradoxical Heka, a practical, Kemetic-inspired method using breath, voice, and ritual phra…

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Couples Communication That Actually Works: The Two-Conversation Framework, Real Listening, and Repair Over Perfection with Raffi Bilek 19:56

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Miscommunication isn’t fate—it’s fixable. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, marriage counselor Raffi Bilek, author of The Couples Communication Handbook, breaks down why most fights spiral (fight-or-flight, solving too soon) and how to replace them with a clear, repeatable process. We cover the two-conversation framework (explore first…

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Art, Grief & Conscious Dying: How Theater Becomes Witness and Change with Karen Malpede 24:06

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we explore how theater can be both mirror and hammer—reflecting our times while shaping them. Playwright–director Karen Malpede discusses her forthcoming memoir Last Radiance: Radical Lives, Bright Deaths (out in October), caregiving for her late husband and collaborator George Bartenieff, and why nonviolent tradition…

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The Body Is the Subconscious: How Releasing Trapped Emotions Frees the Nervous System with Danielle Matthews 21:36

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On Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya speaks with Danielle Matthews, a brain-trauma survivor and teacher who explains why the body stores subconscious memory—and how somatic awareness and gentle yogic techniques (Yoga Nidra, yoga therapy) can release “energetic blocks” tied to stress, grief, and overwhelm. Danielle breaks down a practical sequ…

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Healing the Gut-Heart-Brain Axis: Functional Wellness & Psychedelic Integration with Angie Gallagher & Susannah Rose Stokes 45:13

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Waves, we explore the deep intersection of gut health, cardiac coherence, and nervous system transformation through two very different yet profoundly aligned lenses. Functional Medicine Health Coach Angie Gallagher breaks down the myths around cholesterol and heart disease, while Energy Priestess and veteran Susa…

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ADHD as a Creative Superpower: A Conversation with Sue Day 19:35

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In this episode, Avik Chakraborty talks to Sue Day—ADHD coach, author of ADHD Brilliance, and founder of Pathways Forward Coaching. Diagnosed in 1988, Sue shares her raw, real, and insightful journey from burnout in nonprofit finance to thriving as a coach, writer, and entrepreneur. Together, they explore the chaotic brilliance of ADHD, the challen…

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Healing Through Connection and Resilience with Kristine Duncombe 39:26

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Kristine Duncombe, a guide, mentor, and advocate for emotional well-being. Kristine’s story reflects the courage of transformation — moving through life’s challenges, embracing vulnerability, and creating pathways of resilience for herself and those she serves. Togethe…

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The Healing Power of Art and Self-Expression with Joanna Blair 18:54

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Joanna Blair, an artist and creative guide who helps people reconnect with themselves through the power of art, imagination, and self-expression. Joanna shares how creativity becomes more than a skill — it’s a pathway to emotional release, resilience, and authentic …

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Reclaiming Your Power in Love & Relationships with Chaya Garcia 35:34

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In this deeply grounded episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Chaya Garcia—an educator in love, dating, and self-healing—to explore how love, relationships, and self-worth intersect. Chaya opens up about her own transformative moment of accountability and shares why self-love is the foundation for emotional clarity and las…

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Trauma, Anxiety & the Nervous System: Chinese Medicine, Reiki, and Practical Healing with Lori Maher 34:29

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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/fligh…

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Innovation Without the Hype: Pattern-Spotting, Mindset, and What Actually Moves the Needle with Ryan W. McClellan 42:48

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Innovation isn’t a headline—it’s a discipline. In this BizBlend episode, host Sana and guest Ryan W. McClellan cut through the noise to define how leaders actually stay ahead of trends without chasing every fad. From pattern recognition and internal idea flow to building simple prototypes and stress-testing assumptions with customers, Ryan lays out…

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Parasites, Yeast, Fungus & Brain Fog: what’s shaping mood, focus, and energy? Diet, detox, and neurocranial restructuring explained with Dr. Dean Howell and Rebecca 38:19

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On this Healthy Waves episode, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Dr. Dean Howell (joined by his partner, Rebecca) about how infections, food choices, toxins, and cranial structure may influence mental clarity, mood, and day-to-day energy. We unpack the idea of “root-cause” care—stabilizing blood sugar, reducing inflammation, supporting detox pathwa…

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Mind Shui for High Achievers: Clear Mental Clutter, Align Values, Increase Velocity with Patrick Francey 26:02

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What if your mind needed feng shui as much as your home? In this direct conversation on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Patrick Francey—entrepreneur, coach, and host of The Everyday Millionaire—breaks down Mind Shui, a practical framework for clearing mental clutter, collapsing hidden beliefs (“not enough,” “not worthy”), and aligning values so executi…

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Midlife Mind Traps: Breaking Free with Confidence — Heike Yates on Redefining Your Spark 22:32

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Midlife isn't a crisis—it's your second act. In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with Heike Yates, fitness expert, author, and founder of the Pursue Your Spark movement, to dismantle the biggest mind traps that hold midlife women back. From the "all or nothing" mindset to perfectionism and the “not enough” trap, Hei…

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From Combat to Inner War: Veteran Mental Health, PTSD, and Writing as Recovery with Donald Dunn 16:31

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A direct conversation on what happens after war ends and the mind keeps fighting. U.S. Army veteran Donald Dunn (68 months deployed across Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan) breaks down survivor’s guilt, depression, isolation, and why documenting your story can be a turning point. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life with host Avik, we discuss his…

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Stop Shrinking. Start Showing Up: Authentic-Ship, Self-Worth, and Redefining Success for Men with John Fairclough 34:08

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On Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik sits down with entrepreneur-mentor John Fairclough to dissect how men can drop approval-seeking, dismantle perfectionism, and lead from identity—not image. John frames “Authentic-Ship” as a practical path: clarify your definition of a good man, align decisions to it, build range (softness and strength), and let r…

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Plant-Based Clarity, Creativity, and Compassionate Health with Dr. Will Tuttle 30:45

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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 medita…

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Unfiltered Curiosity at Work: How Bold Questions Fuel Innovation, Teams, and Leadership with Joe Lalley 24:54

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On BizBlend with host Sana, writer–speaker–facilitator Joe Lalley breaks down how unfiltered curiosity unlocks better products, stronger teams, and clearer decisions. Drawing on engagements that include redesigning airline experiences with peers at Google and Cisco—and work with brands like Meta, Pfizer, and JetBlue—Joe shows why organizations stal…

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AI Biz: How Builders Can Use AI + Operational Systems to Escape Chaos and Build Freedom — with Grant Fuellenbach 21:34

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On AIBiz, host Avik Chakraborty talks with Grant Fuellenbach (Founder, GoFirst Consulting) about using AI-driven diagnostics, SOPs, and a true operational backbone to fix feast-or-famine pipelines, reduce owner burnout, and make construction businesses repeatable, profitable, and sellable. We cut through AI hype to the practical: standardizing work…

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Aligning People and Processes for Sustainable Business Growth with Harrison Tash 37:01

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In this episode of BizBlend Podcast, host Sana sits down with Harrison Tash, founder of Living Water Consulting and author of Exit Without Leaving. Together, they explore how leaders can align people and processes to achieve sustainable growth—without burning out or becoming the company’s bottleneck. Harrison unpacks his 8 to Great framework, showi…

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From No-Schooling to Leadership: Healing Trauma Through Faith and Purpose | Calvin Bagley 27:39

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In this gripping episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya dives deep into the harrowing yet inspiring journey of Calvin Bagley, author of Hiding from the School Bus. Calvin shares his powerful story of growing up in isolation, under a strict religious upbringing that denied him traditional education—what he calls “no-schooling.” From teac…

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Healing Through Grief and Resilience: Faith, Science, and LifeWave with Fierce Manson 37:50

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In this episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Fierce Manson—a spirit strategist, evangelist, prophet, certified life coach, and founder of the Fierce Female Network. Fierce opens up about surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm, the heartbreaking losses of her brother and aunt, and the way grief reshaped her life. She shares how f…

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Surviving the Edge: Real Talk on Depression, Suicide Ideation, and Choosing Life with Lindsay Stadel 23:51

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Lindsay Stadel —wife, mom, entrepreneur, and award-winning author—who speaks plainly about depression, alcohol misuse, suicide ideation, and the work of recovery. Lindsay recounts the night everything changed, the decision to seek therapy, tapering off medication under care, and ho…

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Adult ADHD, Growth Systems, and the Future of Food Consulting with Dr. Bryan Quoc Le 23:46

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Bryan Quoc Le—food scientist, consultant, entrepreneur, and documentary creator—to explore the intersection of adult ADHD, resilience, and the evolving future of food consulting. Bryan shares his journey from being diagnosed with ADHD in his 30s to reframing it …

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Why Desire Doesn’t Retire: Reclaiming Sexuality and Confidence After 50 with Karen Bigman 21:32

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In this eye-opening episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya sits down with certified sex educator and founder of Taboo to Truth, Karen Bigman, to challenge one of the most persistent myths around aging – that sexual desire fades away after 50. Karen shares how menopause, body changes, and cultural shame create silence around midlife inti…

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Breaking Free from Love Addiction and Toxic Relationships with Sherry Gaba 19:39

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In this episode of Pleasure Principles with host Avik Chakraborty, psychotherapist and addiction recovery expert Sherry Gaba unpacks the difficult but essential conversation around love addiction, toxic relationships, and codependency. Sherry explains the psychology and neurobiology of love addiction, how trauma shapes our relationship choices, and…

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Passion Alone Isn’t Enough: Building Smart Systems for Lasting Success | Eric B. Horn 32:03

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In this episode of AIBiz, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with business strategist and author Eric B. Horn to uncover why passion without systems leads to burnout—and how smart processes create sustainable success. Eric shares his journey of shifting from hustle culture to building repeatable systems that allow businesses to grow without draining t…

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Beyond Biohacking—Founders, Burnout, and the Mind–Body–Energy Reset (with Ancient Wisdom + Modern Science) with Alessandro Grampa 30:16

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Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to run on burnout. In this Healthy Waves episode, host Avik explores how founders can build sustainable success by integrating modern biohacking with timeless practices like meditation, breathwork, mindful movement, and energy awareness. Guest Alessandro Grampa—serial impact entrepreneur, Buddhist practitioner, and fou…

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Spiritual Ethics & Authentic Living: Choosing Alignment Over Burnout with Catherine Crestani 31:12

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On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Catherine Crestani—intuitive healer, leadership coach, podcaster, and author of Pillars for Life. Catherine shares how walking away from two six-figure businesses led to a deeper definition of success rooted in peace, integrity, and self-leadership. We unpack spiritual…

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Writing as Therapy, Moral Dilemmas, and an 8-Year Path to a Debut Thriller with Buddy Howard 24:05

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In this Healthy Mind, Healthy Life conversation, M&A specialist turned novelist Buddy Howard breaks down how writing became a therapeutic practice during a family crisis and later evolved into his debut thriller, The Burden of Evidence. We cover practical creative habits (daily 300-word targets, deadline accountability), mindset tools for finishing…

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Resolving Thyroid Problems at the Root: Autoimmunity, Gut Health, and Insurance Realities with Dr. Kevin Smith 28:10

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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–thy…

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Cash Flow Forecasting for Resilient Businesses with Blaine Bertsch 35:38

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In this episode of BizBlend Podcast, host Sana sits down with Blaine Bertsch, seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Dryrun, a financial forecasting platform. Blaine shares how surviving the 2008 recession reshaped his perspective on cash flow forecasting and why clarity around numbers is the lifeline of every business. From avoiding the “pipeline…