Best Matt Rudolph Podcasts (2025)

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High Functioning to Healthy Nervous System Reset with Dr. Melanie Gray 23:29

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Dr. Melanie Gray to talk about the hidden cost of being “fine on paper.” High performers. Caregivers. Leaders. People everyone leans on. The big idea is simple. If your nervous system is stuck in survival mode then your success starts feeling like burnout. Dr. Melanie breaks do…

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Grow Leaders From Within, Break Self Limits with Rich Ashton 17:19

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Rich Ashton to unpack the real reason small businesses stall. Leadership gaps. Rich shares what he learned across a 45-year career acquiring and turning around small businesses. Hiring “experienced” leaders from outside often fails because they miss the realities of small busin…

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Unforgivable Childhood Trauma and Healing with Dr. Caroline Crocker 22:11

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Dr. Caroline Crocker to unpack what “unforgivable” feels like through a child’s eyes. They explore childhood trauma, shame, grief, and the hidden ways pain rewires identity. Caroline shares a deeply personal story about her father’s Holocaust-era childhood and how trauma can si…

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Soul Blueprint Using Source Cards with Alexander & Viki 15:16

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In this Healthy Waves episode, host Sayan talks with Alexander and Viki about “Source Cards”. A practical spiritual framework that maps your birthdate into a birth card and a 13-card life path using the 52 playing card deck. The conversation focuses on why high-achievers can look successful but still feel off, how repeating patterns show up in rela…

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Rewire Your Subconscious with Hypnosis with Matt Johnson 27:31

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In this Healthy Mind, Healthy Life episode, host Charu sits down with Matt Johnson to unpack how hypnosis and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) can help people clear PTSD, anxiety, emotional baggage, and subconscious programming that keeps life stuck on autopilot. Matt shares his real-life recovery story after a severe brain injury and a PTSD diag…

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Yoga Beyond Stretching | Mind-Body Reset with Anjuly Rudolph 28:42

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In this Healthy Waves episode, Avik Chakraborty sits down with Anjuly Rudolph to cut through the noise around yoga. They unpack why yoga is not just poses or flexibility goals, and how the original purpose is mind training, nervous system regulation, and emotional balance. Anjuly breaks down what gets lost in modern “fitness-only” yoga culture, sha…

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Storytelling, Service, and Resilience for Mental Wellness with Paul Whitten 30:23

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Paul Whitten, a combat veteran and founder of Nashville Adventures, to talk about mental health, identity after military service, and how storytelling becomes real-world therapy. Paul breaks down how getting out of an “echo chamber” of pain. Through community, purpose, and stru…

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Heal Generational Trauma - From Victim to Goddess with "Heather-Ann" Ferri 31:43

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with "Heather-Ann" Ferri to unpack what it really means to move from surviving a family story to consciously rewriting your legacy. Heather-Ann shares how childhood trauma and generational patterns can shape our nervous system, self-worth, relationships, and even the way we chase ac…

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Self-Care for a Stronger Business Exit with Eric D. Coonrod 18:29

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan sits down with Eric D. Coonrod, a boutique investment banker, to unpack the entrepreneurial mindset behind scaling a company and selling it without burning out. This episode gets real about why exits can feel like an identity shock, how deal stress quietly tanks decision quality, and why psychological readi…

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Build Mental Toughness Through Movement With Mike Barefoot 24:29

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Mike Barefoot to unpack how movement builds more than muscles. It builds discipline, mindset, emotional regulation, and leadership performance. Mike shares why physical outlets like martial arts, workouts, walking, and simple daily activity help professionals vent s…

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334: Listener Stories Pt1 2025 2:10:36

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This week we start our annual Listener Stories Episodes for the Christmas season! Thank y’all so much for sending in your experiences! We love getting to do these episodes every year and absolutely couldn’t do it without your involvement! And thank you to our friends for reading some of the stories this year! If you don’t hear your story here, and …

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We Made It Weird #236 1:14:54

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BONUS EPISODE! Every Friday, Pete and Val make it weird together! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pete Holmes

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Stop Abusive Brain Chatter With ABCs with Jacquie Elliott 20:57

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In this episode of Healthy Mind Healthy Life, host Sayan sits down with Jacquie Elliott to break down why holiday stress and family dynamics can crank up your inner critic. Fast. Jacquie reframes “self criticism” as abusive brain chatter. A deeper pattern of emotional self-abuse that fuels low self-worth, comparison and people-pleasing. You’ll lear…

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Overcoming Depression and S******* Ideation with Bud Kraus 23:25

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik Chakraborty sits down with Bud Kraus, creator of the podcast Seriously Bud, for a real conversation about living with chronic depression, seasonal affective disorder and suicidal ideation. Bud shares what “silent suffering” looked like for him, why so many people mask pain with humor and what actu…

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Jeff Foxworthy 1:53:30

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Jeff Foxworthy (comedy legend!) makes it weird! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pete Holmes

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Burnout to Weight Loss Reset System with Brett Gallant 23:31

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In this Healthy Mind, Healthy Life episode, host Yusuf talks with Brett Gallant, a New Brunswick Canada IT and cybersecurity business owner who hit 349 pounds while running on burnout and grief after his father’s death. Brett breaks down the real weight loss transformation behind the before and after. Not hacks. A rebuild of identity, priorities, a…

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What If I Do? What If I Don't? with Chalky White 26:58

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*Listener Discretion: This episode includes discussion of graphic violence and disturbing content. Some listeners may find it upsetting. Please take care while listening and consider skipping this episode if you are sensitive to these topics. In this Healthy Mind, Healthy Life episode, Charu sits down with Bernard “Chalky” White to unpack a resilie…

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You Are Not Lost! You Are Just Starting with Jon Bowerman 23:34

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Jon Bowerman, lifelong entrepreneur and author of You Are Not Lost, You Are Just Starting, to reframe uncertainty, career pivots, and feeling behind. Jon breaks down why “being lost” is not a failure. It’s signal data. They talk about entrepreneurship as a mindset (not a job ti…

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Build Big Without Burnout with Alisha Esmail 18:57

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan sits down with Alisha Esmail from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada to unpack a founder truth most people avoid. Burnout is not a badge, it’s a bottleneck. Alisha shares how burning out three times forced her to rebuild her business approach with stronger systems, clearer priorities, and a “ha…

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Political Poetry for Mental Health, Grief and Hope with Andrea W Ledew 36:42

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When the news cycle is loud and life is already heavy, your nervous system pays the bill. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Charu talks with Andrea W LeDew, a former lawyer and mother of four, about turning political stress, grief and caregiver burnout into something usable through poetry, journaling and structured creative expres…

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Stop Night Binge Eating by Healing Cravings with Nadege (Nan) Saysana 28:32

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Charu gets real about late-night cravings, emotional eating, and the binge-shame-repeat loop. Guest Nadege “Nan” Saysana breaks down why cravings often aren’t about food at all, they’re about unmet emotional needs like stress, loneliness, frustration, and overwhelm. You’ll hear a practical framewo…

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Transforming Self Doubt for Leaders and Athletes with Magdalena Lyle 27:30

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we stop treating self doubt like a mindset glitch and start seeing it as what it really is, an old protection system that has outlived its job description. Host Sana sits down with hypnotherapist, channel and former elite athletic coach Magdalena Lyle to unpack how childhood conditioning, family dynami…

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333: The Hotel Galvez 1:01:02

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This week, we take a trip to Adam’s home state and look at the Hotel Galvez (AKA The Grand Galvez)! Galveston endured a tragic natural disaster and in response, The Grand Galvez was built… did the natural disaster have any effect on the hauntings of the land/building? Let’s look at it! Sponsors Master Class – MasterClass.com/graveyard Me Undies – M…

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We Made It Weird #235 1:11:04

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BONUS EPISODE! Every Friday, Pete and Val make it weird together! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pete Holmes

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Excavating Identity And Mental Strength With Kristen Crabtree 36:07

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In this Healthy Waves conversation from the Healthy Mind By Avik™ ecosystem, host Sana and guest Kristen Crabtree deconstruct the usual script on mental health, mental strength and resilience. They unpack what happens when you are praised for holding everything together while silently disappearing behind roles like good wife, good mother, good empl…

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Designing A Life That Fits You with Claudia Gallegos 23:40

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On this Healthy Waves episode from the Healthy Mind By Avik podcast network, host Pragya gets real about what it means to design a life that actually fits you instead of endlessly upgrading a life you secretly resent. Life coach and Akashic Records guide Claudia M Gallegos breaks down why so many high achievers feel empty even when they have everyt…

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Max Silvestri Returns 1:24:14

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Max Silvestri (new podcast I Need You Guys! I Love LA on HBO!) makes it weird! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pete Holmes

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Choosing Yourself, Resilience And Woo Wisdom With Pam Chiaro 24:47

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On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with indie author and resilience strategist Pam Chiaro to talk about what it actually looks like to choose yourself in real life, not just on inspirational quote cards. Pam walks us through leaving a stable career only after she was financially resourced, building a writing life as …

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Healing Money Trauma and Nervous System Finance with Jennifer Edwards 25:54

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On this episode of Healthy Waves from the Healthy Mind By Avik™ network, host Sayan sits down with certified financial planner Jennifer Edwards to unpack how money stress lives in the body long before it shows up in a bank statement. They break down trauma responses like fight, flight, freeze and fawn. how these patterns start in childhood. and why…

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How Do You Rebuild Your Life After Narcissistic Abuse And Finally Trust Yourself Again? With Gina Gheller 29:17

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Charu sits down with licensed psychotherapist, life coach, and wellness influencer Gina Gheller to break down what narcissistic abuse really does to your mind, body, and identity. This is not a highlight reel. It is a straight talk on red flags like love bombing, sudden flashes of anger, gaslighti…

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Is Mindset Really the Missing Link Between Burnout And Aligned Success, Or Are We Just Romanticizing It? with Lin Yuan-Su 35:45

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On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Charu sits down with former healthcare leader turned multi seven figure mindset trainer and strategist Lin Yuan Su to pressure test a big claim. that up to 95% of success comes from mindset. Lin takes us inside the morning she broke down crying in her car in Canada, after years of doing “everythin…

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How Do We Grieve Honestly, Reinvent Ourselves, And Find Faith On The Road Again? With Lee Ann Walling 20:59

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik sits down with author Lee Ann Walling to unpack The Salt and Light Express, a late life debut novel about grief, guilt, faith, and reinvention. Through the story of Chris, a woman in her sixties driving an RV across the United States to scatter her partner’s ashes, Lee Ann explores mindfulness, sp…

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Can AI Help Us Build Self Agency And Thrive In A Tech Driven World In A Biased System? with Stephanie Sylvestre 25:50

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik sits down with technologist and human strategist Stephanie Sylvestre to unpack the real question on everyone’s mind. how do we use AI to uplift humans, not replace them. Stephanie shares how digital twins, vetted data and human in the loop design can expand access to mentorship, grow self agency a…

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Can Hypnosis Really Heal Anxiety In Minutes For Autistic And Anxious Minds. With Lawrence Bartley 19:59

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On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik talks with autistic hypnotist Lawrence Bartley about what actually happens when anxiety starts to rule your life and why traditional talk therapy is not always enough. Lawrence shares how a single hypnotherapy session shifted a lifetime of anxiety, how the emotional brain ignores logic, and w…

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332: The Tower of London 1:22:33

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This week we look at the Tower of London! There is an incredible history here and incredible paranormal experiences! This has been on our list for years and we finally got around to diving into it, we hope y’all enjoy! Sponsors Master Class – MasterClass.com/Graveyard Fum – TryFum.com (Code: tales) Check out Cowboy Revolution Apparel https://cowboy…

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We Made It Weird #234 1:30:36

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BONUS EPISODE! Every Friday, Pete and Val make it weird together! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pete Holmes

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Can Grief Rewrite Your Immigrant Dream And Help You Find A New Sky? | Shivani Malik 18:29

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with scientist, biotech leader and debut novelist Shivani Malik to unpack how grief can quietly reroute a life that looks “perfect” on paper. Shivani shares how losing her mother. the person who championed her move from India to the US for a PhD and a career in cancer re…

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Can Love Really Conquer War, Darkness and Covert Truths? with MD Selig 20:40

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik sits down with MD Selig, a former Marine combat jet attack pilot, historian, filmmaker and author of the novel Hush. They unpack what it means to live inside real conflict, sift through war narratives, intelligence briefings and media spin, and still choose to let the heart lead. MD explains how f…

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Can The Meraki Way Help You Heal Burnout And Chronic Inflammation From The Inside Out? with J'Nai Zugates and Stephanie Thorpe 34:16

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, guest host Pragya sits down with J'Nai Zugates and Stephanie Thorpe, the co-founders of The Meraki Way, an integrative healing method designed for high-achieving, burned-out women who are done being dismissed by traditional healthcare. They break down how unresolved trauma, chronic stress and years of …

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Can Adversity Really Drive Our Growth Or Just Break Us? With Liam Wakefield 25:38

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with psychotherapist, lecturer, writer, and former British Army soldier Liam Wakefield to unpack what really sits behind the phrase adversity builds character. This is a straight talking deep dive into childhood adversity, war, chronic illness, identity fracture, PTSD language, and …

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Earthquake 1:18:26

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Earthquake (comedy legend!) makes it weird! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Pete Holmes

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How Do You Rebuild After Violence And Build A Crisis Toolbox For Real Trauma Recovery With Megha Parekh? 25:05

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Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of home invasion, physical violence, trauma responses, anxiety and mentions of suicidal thoughts in a mental health context. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Megha Parekh, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of the Jacksonville Jaguars, to unpack w…

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How Do You Actually Become Unfragile In Sports And Life? with Jacqueline Kelly 18:16

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On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with certified mental performance coach and strength and conditioning coach Jacqueline Kelly to unpack what it really means to be unfragile in real life. Not unbreakable, not perfect. Unfragile. Jacqueline shares how the concept started with her adopted son from Haiti, grew into a f…

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How Can You Move From Survival To Sovereignty And Reclaim Your Inner Throne? | Karen R. F. Mitchell 20:41

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with transformational coach Karen R. F. Mitchell to unpack what it really means to choose healing in a world that keeps asking women to shrink. This is not about cute quotes or bypassing trauma. It is about facing the moment you realize you no longer recognize yourself a…

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How Does A Quadriplegic Professor Of Perseverance Turn Adversity Into The ABCs Of Resilience With Dr. James Perdue? 12:16

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On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Dr. James Perdue, known globally as the Professor of Perseverance. At 19, one football hit dislocated three vertebrae in his neck, leaving him a quadriplegic and facing doctors who told his family he would be a burden and should be placed in a nursing home. Instead of collapsin…

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Can AI Powered CBT Finally Make Mental Health Support Accessible For Everyone with Anxiety and Depression? with Ali Yilmaz 28:00

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On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Ali Yilmaz, co founder and CEO of AITherapy.care, to unpack how an AI powered CBT coach is closing the access gap in mental health care. From long waitlists and high session fees to the confusion around what therapy actually is, Ali breaks down why the current syste…

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How Can Peak Performance, Conscious Leadership And Extreme Adventure Redefine Success In Life And Business? With Martin Palethorpe 21:58

25d ago21:58

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik has a straight talking conversation with transformational leadership coach and extreme adventurer Martin Palethorpe. This is not another hype session about grinding harder. Martin breaks down why so many high achievers quietly burn out even while they look successful on LinkedIn. He explains …