Best Avik Chakraborty Podcasts (2025)

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AI in Business: Cutting Through the Hype to Find Real ROI with Lee Russel 25:28

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In this episode of AIBiz, we go beyond the buzzwords to uncover the real impact of Artificial Intelligence in business. Joined by AI strategist, bestselling author, and Minimal Viable Launch founder Lee Russel, we explore where AI truly delivers measurable returns—and where it’s just burning budgets. From addressing privacy concerns and AI scams to…

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Reconnecting Mind & Body: Healing Through Consent-Based Touch & Holistic Care with Kiara McBain & Dr. Alex Hilario 40:48

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In this transformative episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with two extraordinary guests whose work bridges the gap between science, empathy, and hands-on healing. Kiara McBain, creator of The Rubber Band Method and author of Hands-on Yoga Assists, shares how consent-based touch can become a powerful tool for nervous system re…

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Aligning with Lunar Wisdom: How NG Avant Uses Moon Cycles to Set Goals and Heal from Within 26:03

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In this soulful episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya speaks with award-winning author and moon cycle guide NG Avant about using lunar energy to ground personal goals, access inner truth, and find sustainable balance in a culture of constant hustle. From political pathways to personal rituals, NG shares how aligning with the moon’s rhy…

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Men Under Pressure: Breaking the Silence on Men’s Mental Health with Dr. Whitney Wright 23:26

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with Dr. Whitney Wright—orthodontist, former Chief Clinical Officer of Reza’s Dental & Braces, and bestselling author of Men Under Pressure. Together, they unpack the silent struggles men face with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and the crushing expectations of masculinity. Dr.…

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Quantum Leadership & Entrepreneurial Mental Health: From Burnout to Alignment with Alessandro Grampa 31:44

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana speaks with Alessandro Grampa, serial impact entrepreneur, Buddhist practitioner, and founder of Whole Grain Wisdom. Alessandro shares his journey of building companies, facing burnout, navigating neurodiversity, and transforming his mental and physical health through mindfulness, biohacking,…

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Empathy That Drives Profit: How EQ Cuts Attrition, Boosts Innovation, and Strengthens Communication | Bizplend with Melissa Robinson-Winemiller 25:44

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On this BizBlend episode, we dismantle the “empathy is soft” myth and get practical. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller—author, TEDx speaker, and host of The Empathic Leader—breaks down how empathy (especially cognitive empathy) improves productivity, reduces costly turnover, and accelerates innovation. We unpack real numbers leaders care about, why cultu…

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Mindfulness in Motion: Martial Arts, Spartan Racing, and the Discipline to Keep Showing Up with DK Kang 26:22

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On this The Mindful Living Podcast episode, host Sana sits down with author and athlete DK Kang to unpack mindfulness in motion—how martial arts training and Spartan racing build presence, grit, and self-discipline that translate to real life. From navigating his wife’s breast cancer diagnosis and job loss to finishing a brutal 50K Spartan Ultra, D…

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Breaking Free from Shame: Redefining Success and Self-Worth with Jerry Henderson 23:22

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In this thought-provoking episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Jerry Henderson—Master Certified Coach, author, speaker, and host of Permission to Love—to unpack the hidden cost of high achievement for men. Together, they explore why so many tie their self-worth to performance, how shame becomes a silent driver of b…

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Beyond the Ring: Why Deep Connection Matters Before the Proposal | LaShawn McCrary 23:25

1d ago23:25

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In this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik Chakraborty and conscious relationship coach LaShawn McCrary explore why emotional alignment, deep conversations, and self-love should come before the proposal and the ring. They discuss the difference between chemistry and compatibility, how self-love lays the foundation for lasting intimacy, and t…

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Sync Before You Speak: Applied Neuroscience for Influence, Interviews & Leadership with Joshua Bernstein 35:26

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On BizBlend, host Sana explores how applied neuroscience turns invisible moments of connection into measurable business impact. Guest Joshua Bernstein breaks down synchrony—the brain-and-body alignment behind trust, influence, and faster agreements—and shows how to use it in interviews, leadership, sales, and coaching. You’ll learn simple, ethical …

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Wellness Without Shame with Dr. Portia Preston 24:26

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Portia Preston—TEDx speaker, public health expert, professor, and author of Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go (releasing August 5). Together, they unpack the three pillars of shame-free wellness: hustle, flow, and letting go. Dr. Preston explains how hustle culture oft…

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From Self-Conscious to Self-Confident: Inner Shifts for Outer Success with Florence Doisneau 24:31

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Waves, we explore how inner transformation leads to lasting outer success. Self-realization coach Florence Doisneau joins Avik to discuss how turning inward can dissolve burnout, boost confidence, and bring peace in both personal and professional life. Florence shares her journey from cycles of overwhelm to awake…

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Turning Triggers into Teachers: Healing Through Awareness with Samantha Kane 23:19

1d ago23:19

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with holistic life coach and spiritual embodiment guide Samantha Kane of Roots Wings Wellness. Together, they explore the often-misunderstood world of emotional triggers and reveal how these difficult moments can actually serve as sacred invitations for growth. Instead o…

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No Ceiling, No Excuses: Building a Positive Mindset for Real Growth with Chris Capuano 24:40

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with entrepreneur, sales leader, and author Chris Capuano to explore the real meaning of cultivating a positive mindset. From growing up in a chaotic environment with addiction at home to building a seven-figure business, Chris shares how resilience, gratitude, and consistent action…

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Redefining Modern Masculinity: Authenticity, Leadership & Connection with Judd Shaw 34:21

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In this deeply relevant episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by Judd Shaw—award-winning author, lawyer, CEO, and father of four—for a compelling exploration of what it means to be a man today. Together, they unpack the outdated definitions of masculinity and offer a modern framework rooted in emotional intelligence, vul…

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Breaking the Taboo: Men’s Health, Confidence, and Real Solutions with Sam Itshaki 28:09

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On this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Sam Itshaki (Mr. Get Bigger Now) to confront one of the last taboos in men’s health—male enhancement. Sam, CEO of the Dr. Joel Kaplan Company, has helped over 100,000 men improve their confidence and performance by breaking through silence and misinformation in the sexual …

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Empowering the Future: How AI is Revolutionizing the Workplace with Sonia Couto 23:00

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In this episode of AIBiz, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Sonia Couto—a two-time tech founder, Managing Director, and breast cancer survivor—to demystify the role of AI in the workplace. This isn't another fear-based take on artificial intelligence. Instead, Sonia offers practical, real-world strategies on how AI can save time, boost productiv…

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From Fear to Focus: Entrepreneurial Lessons on Resilience, Growth & Balance with Chris Brunelli 30:11

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Pragya sits down with Chris Brunelli, a multi-exit founder and the mind behind Surpass Solutions, to explore the raw truths of entrepreneurship beyond the headlines of big wins. Chris opens up about navigating failures, mastering fear, making tough pivots, and sustaining balance as both a founder …

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From Struggle to Strength: How Storytelling Sparks Healing with Robert B. Foster 26:13

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In this deeply honest episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya is joined by Robert B. Foster—coach, speaker, and host of Shut Up and Grind, a podcast with over 360 episodes featuring stories of resilience, pain, and personal power. Robert shares his own powerful journey of being told he'd never run again after a knee injury, only to defy …

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Taking Big Risks & Building Mental Strength with Sarah Stahl 25:32

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana speaks with Sarah Stahl—marketing veteran, tourism leader, and entrepreneur—about the mental resilience required to take big risks and create meaningful change. Sarah shares her journey from a secure role as a DMO director to scaling a rural treehouse glamping resort from $200K to nearly $1M,…

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Overcoming Anxiety Naturally in 45 Days: Gut, Mold, Hormones & Healing with Dr. Shirley Piccarreto & Greg Lee 35:59

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Can anxiety truly be healed naturally—and fast? In this powerful episode of Healthy Waves, we explore what it takes to reclaim peace of mind, energy, and soul alignment in just 45 days. Host Avik Chakraborty is joined by Dr. Shirley Piccarreto, a naturopathic doctor and bestselling author, and Greg Lee, founder of the Lyme Research & Healing Center…

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Champion Mindset: Discipline, Resilience, and Building Athletes for Life with Clance Laylor 31:03

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Pragya sits down with Clance Laylor—Master Strength Coach, founder of LPS Athletic, creator of the Athlete Activation System, and driving force behind the Raise the Bar Foundation. Known as "The Pro Maker," Clance has spent over three decades transforming young athletes into champions across the N…

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Building a Trusted Cosmetic Clinic Brand at Scale: Evidence, Franchising, and Customer Trust with Dr. Vivek Iranki 26:14

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On this BizBlend episode, host Sana digs into how Cosmetique scaled from a single clinic to a national network while staying medically rigorous and customer-focused. We unpack the operating system behind rapid growth—clinical governance, evidence-based treatments, franchise design for clinicians, and a go-slow-to-grow-right strategy. Expect direct …

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Past Life Regression, Spirit World Journeys, and Ancestral Healing with Craig Meriwether 39:47

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In this episode of Cosmic Confluence, host Sana sits down with Craig Meriwether, certified clinical hypnotherapist, medical hypnosis specialist, and author of Past Lives Guidebook. Together, they explore past life regression, spirit world journeys, and ancestral healing—how these practices can help uncover hidden wounds, release generational trauma…

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Confidence in Your Skin: The Power of Personalized Laser Care with Diana Daman 13:31

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Pragya sits down with Diana Daman, certified laser hair removal specialist and founder of Laser by Diana in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Diana shares how skincare is more than a beauty routine—it’s a confidence booster that can transform how we feel and show up in the world. From debunking myths ab…

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From Disruption to Direction: Identity, Connection & Growth with David Aferiat & Melinda Lee 36:01

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Waves, we explore the raw and transformative nature of life’s disruptions. Avik is joined by two incredible guests—David Aferiat, FinTech entrepreneur turned growth coach, and Melinda Lee, author of Rebel Hugger. Together, they unpack the real meaning behind life transitions, identity shifts, and emotional vulner…

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It Will Last Longer: Storytelling Beyond Labels with Tara Sanders Brooks 25:14

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Tara Sanders Brooks—writer, cinematographer, and debut novelist—to explore what it means to tell stories that go beyond identity labels. Her upcoming novel It Will Last Longer is a striking blend of crime noir, literary fiction, and queer romance set in Los…

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Healing Cancer Beyond Medicine: Hope, Lifestyle & Science with Merlin Marquard 24:10

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In this deeply insightful episode of Mind Over Masculinity, host Sana sits down with Merlin Marquard to explore an unconventional yet increasingly supported approach to healing cancer — one that addresses both the biological and psychological dimensions. After his father's cancer diagnosis, Merlin took a radical path — diving into cancer literature…

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Breaking Taboos: Male Enhancement, Confidence & Masculinity with Dan Salas 38:27

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In this episode of Pleasure Principles, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dan Salas, CEO of Surgery Life Enhancement, to uncover a subject often whispered about but rarely spoken with honesty—male enhancement and its impact on confidence, self-worth, and masculinity. Dan shares his deeply personal journey from being a patient to leading one of t…

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Digital Transformation Beyond Tech: Bottlenecks, Culture & Leadership Clarity with Simon Copsey 25:05

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In this thought-provoking episode of AIBiz, host Avik Chakraborty dives into the often-misunderstood world of digital transformation with Simon Copsey, a delivery and transformation consultant known for helping organizations resolve complex roadblocks in weeks—not years. This episode breaks the myth that digital transformation is about tools and te…

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Technology, Strength, and Midlife Wellness: Redefining Health with Patty Durell and Daniel Hartshorn 27:29

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In this episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Patty Durell, founder of Rock Solid Fitness, and Daniel Hartshorn, co-founder of Flowgreens and ScentXpresso, to explore how technology, aromatherapy, and strength training are reshaping wellness in a high-stress, tech-driven world. From smart showers that transform daily routin…

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Neuroscience of Leadership Under Uncertainty: Clarity, Trust, and the Top 10 Workplace Threats with Dr. Sherry Yellin 32:04

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In this BizBlend episode, host Sana speaks with Dr. Sherry Yellin about the neuroscience behind leading in uncertainty—and why clarity is a leader’s first responsibility. From the prefrontal cortex getting “hijacked” by threat to FOBU (fear of being uncertain/uncomfortable), Dr. Yellin explains how ambiguity, low agency, and perceived negative outc…

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How Science Led Douglas Ell to Faith, Inner Peace, and a Deeper Truth 25:21

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In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya speaks with Douglas Ell, MIT-trained mathematician, theoretical scientist, attorney, and author of Counting to God. Once a staunch atheist, Douglas shares his compelling journey of reconciling science and faith and how this exploration brought him lasting peace. The conversation dives into …

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From Addiction to Adventure: Building a Life Worth Staying For with Michael Herbert 29:03

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we sit down with Michael Herbert—recovery coach, interventionist, and addiction counselor with over 35 years of experience—to explore the journey from substance addiction to a purpose-driven life. Michael shares raw insights on why recovery is more than just quitting—it's about crafting a life that’s m…

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Soulful Strategy for Sustainable Success: Aligning Business with Purpose featuring Marie-Eve Talbot 18:54

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we explore the power of soul-aligned entrepreneurship with guest Marie-Eve Talbot, founder of DelightedSpirit.com. If you've ever felt burnout, disconnection, or pressure to "hustle" your way to success, this conversation will shift your mindset. Marie-Eve shares how integrating ancient wisdom systems …

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Children’s Mental Health: Teaching Resilience Through Feelings with Richard Tierney 48:13

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In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast with host Sana, Richard Tierney sheds light on the vital but often overlooked connection between childhood experiences and lifelong mental health. The discussion explores why children’s natural feelings—fear, anger, anxiety, sadness—are not disorders, but instincts to be trusted and understood. Richard …

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Architects of Change: Thriving in a Business as Unusual World with Rick Yvanovich 41:26

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In this episode of BizBlend Podcast, host Sana sits down with Rick Yvanovich—serial entrepreneur, author of Business as Unusual, and seasoned coach—to explore what it truly means to become an architect of change in today’s unpredictable world. From global disruptions like the pandemic to the rise of AI, Rick explains why waiting for “normal” to ret…

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Healing Sexuality Through Spirituality & Past-Life Exploration with Dr. Stephanie Hunter Jones 26:29

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Note: This episode contains discussion of sexual trauma and adult sexual wellness. Listener discretion advised. In this episode of Cosmic Confluence, host Sana and Dr. Stephanie Hunter Jones explore how spiritual practices—including past-life inquiry—can help people release shame, reconnect with desire, and reclaim sexuality as a sacred life force.…

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Mindful Writing for Grief: Turning Pain into Clarity and Craft with John DeDakis 21:44

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Journalist-turned-novelist John DeDakis joins The Mindful Living Podcast with host Sana to explore how mindful writing can help us face grief without numbing it. Drawing from 45 years in journalism (including 25 at CNN) and six novels where loss is a recurring thread, John explains practical ways to start writing when you “don’t feel like a writer,…

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Leadership After Service—Discipline, Empathy, and Building Community with Rich Brown 25:42

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On this BizBlend episode, host Sana sits down with U.S. Marine Corps veteran and entrepreneur Rich Brown to unpack what leadership actually looks like after service—on the gym floor, inside a protection firm, and in the community. We cover firing clients on values, preventing burnout and injury while training, and why purpose-driven events like Gui…

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Five Steps a Day to Real, Lasting Health with Dr. Len Lopez 28:24

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In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, we sit down with Dr. Len Lopez, a leading fitness innovator and creator of the “Five Steps a Day” method. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Len shares how sustainable transformation begins with small, consistent actions across five key areas: sleep, think, eat, physical, and spirit. We explore how …

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From Zodiac to Resurrection: Ancient Cosmology, Soul Cycles, and Sovereignty with Reginald Martin 21:41

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On this episode of Cosmic Confluence, Sana sits down with Reginald Martin, spiritual architect and creator of Kametaphysics, to decode how ancient Kemetic cosmology—the sun’s descent, the cross of the four elements, solstices and equinoxes—maps directly onto our inner cycles of descent, learning, and renewal. We examine the metaphor of crucifixion …

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The Psychology of Financial Success: Money Mindset, Purpose & Guilt-Free Spending with Jake Falcon, CRPC 27:39

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Money decisions are never just math. In this BizBlend episode, host Sana digs into the psychology behind financial success with Jake Falcon, CRPC—Founder & CEO of Falcon Wealth Advisors and author of Retiring Right: Smart Steps for Exiting Corporate America. We unpack how childhood “money stories” shape adult behavior, why purpose is the real drive…