Best Dr Avanti Kumar Singh Podcasts (2025)

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Making Sense of AI in Healthcare: AI’s Impact on Mental Health, Loneliness, and Preventive Care with Poonacha Machaiah 48:15

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Artificial Intelligence is changing everything—including how we care for our minds and bodies. But how do we make sense of its growing role in healthcare without losing the human connection that healing depends on? In this powerful episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh sits down with Poonacha Machaiah, CEO of the Chopra Foundation…

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Regenerative Medicine, Real Results: Drs. Choxi & Mait on Building STEMS Health 27:10

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On Mission Matters, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Ankeet Choxi, MD⁠ and ⁠Jarred Mait, MD⁠, Co-Founders & Lead Physicians at STEMS Health Regenerative Medicine (Miami Beach). They share their journey from residency to launching a concierge practice offering PRP, stem cells, exosomes, peptides, and functional medicine—plus how diagnostics (total-body MRI…

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Navigate Menopause with Confidence: Functional Nutrition That Puts You First 15:20

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On Mission Matters, Adam Torres interviews Laura Kelly, Founder of Apeiron Wellness. Laura explains how functional nutrition helps women address perimenopause and menopause through advanced testing, personalized plans, and practical tools—while partnering effectively with their physicians. This interview is part of our ⁠⁠State of the Women Coverage…

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The Sacred Work of Grief: Francis Weller & Orland Bishop 45:50

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In this live recording from The Eternal Song Seven Day Premier broadcast, hosts Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo engage in a deep discussion with guests Francis Weller, a psychotherapist and soul activist, and Orland Bishop, a spiritual teacher and founder of ShadeTree Foundation. Exploring themes such as indigenous wisdom, the impact of colonialism, comm…

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Sleep Science: How to Have Better Quality Sleep, Sex, and Energy with Dr. Michael Breus 56:31

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In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh sits down with world-renowned sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus—better known as The Sleep Doctor—for a deep dive into the science of sleep. Together, they unpack the power of what Dr. Breus calls sleep chronotypes: your genetic “sleep personality” that reveals whether you thrive as an ear…

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#60 Spiritual Warriors: Lama Rod Owens 1:01:12

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Lama Rod Owens is a Black Buddhist Southern Queen. An international influencer with a Master of Divinity degree in Buddhist Studies from Harvard Divinity School with a focus on the intersection of social change, identity, and spiritual practice. Author of The New Saints: From Broken Hearts to Spiritual Warriors and Love and Rage: The Path of Libera…

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Releasing Stigmas in Women’s Sexual Health: Understanding Hormones, Libido, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, and Shifting Away from Patriarchal Medicine with Dr. Sameena Rahman 57:49

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In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh sits down with Dr. Sameena Rahman—OB/GYN, sexual medicine specialist, and menopause expert—for a candid, compassionate conversation about women’s sexual health in midlife. They explore common yet often unspoken changes like decreasing libido, hormonal shifts, painful sex, recurrent UTI…

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#94 One Human Family: Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Rev. Deborah Lee & Pir Zia Inayat Khan 1:09:14

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In this episode we present excerpts from the recent conversation (June 2024) as part of SAND’s “Conversations on Palestine” around the premiere of the film Where Olive Trees Weep hosted by the directors of the film and co-founders of SAND, Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo. You can watch this full conversation and 22 others. SAND has created a program with…

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The Art and Science of Circling: How Real Connection Can Heal Us with Andréa Bendewald 49:46

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In this powerful episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh welcomes Andréa (Dre) Bendewald, to explain the profound impact of women's circles on healing and connection, drawn from her two decades of facilitating these communal story-sharing experiences. Dre shares how this ancient practice is making a modern-day comeback, and why it's…

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Dana Myers on Leading with Rituals, Intuition, and Magnetic Presence 13:21

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In this Mission Matters episode, Adam Torres interviews Dana Myers, Founder, Author & Transformational Speaker, about her experience at the Milken Global Conference and her mission to help leaders amplify impact through spiritual and emotional alignment. Dana shares her “Five Ps” framework and how everyday rituals can spark extraordinary leadership…

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Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh on Preventing Burnout and Boosting Longevity Naturally 14:14

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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews⁠ Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh⁠, Co-Founder and CEO of Arvasi, about her unique approach to sustainable health. Drawing on her book The Longevity Formula, Dr. Kumar-Singh shares how small, intentional daily practices rooted in Ayurveda can help high performers reduce burnout, sharpen focus, and liv…

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Menopause 101: The Symptoms, Myths and Solutions Every Woman Needs to Know with Dr. Jila Senemar 1:00:52

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In this essential episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh is joined by OB-GYN and menopause expert Dr. Jila Senemar to break down the myths, science, and emotional realities of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Together, they discuss why so many women feel unprepared—and often misdiagnosed—during this time of life, and wh…

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Christy Dreiling on Why Success Without Purpose Isn’t Enough 14:38

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In this Mission Matters episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ interviews ⁠Christy Dreiling⁠, Spiritual, Relationship & Business Coach for High Achievers and Founder of Enlighten Up. Christy opens up about her personal story of overcoming childhood trauma, achieving success, and rediscovering purpose through energy work. She now helps high-level leaders break emot…

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Time-Restricted Eating for Diabetes, Anxiety, Sleep, and Weight Loss with Dr. Satchin Panda 1:05:10

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In this powerful episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh is joined by world-renowned circadian medicine researcher Dr. Satchin Panda to explore how our daily routines—when we eat, sleep, move, and get light—can deeply impact our health. Drawing from his latest book, The Circadian Diabetes Code, Dr. Panda shares the science behind ti…

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Welcome to The Healing Catalyst 2:17

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Hi, I’m Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh. And if you’re tired of feeling dismissed, confused, or stuck when it comes to your health, you're in the right place. Because healing isn’t just possible — it’s in your power. And it's time to take it back. I’m a medical doctor with over 20 years of experience and I’m also a lifelong practitioner of Ayurveda, the med…

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#58 On Extinction & Enchantment: Alixa García 1:34:16

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Alixa García is a Colombian born, globally-raised, multi-disciplinary artist, activist, and cultural activator whose work is imbued in ritual, spirit, and deep reverence for our Great Mother, Great Lover, our Earth. She is an award-winning activist, poet, and filmmaker. She is also a professional writer, visual artist, musician, and facilitator. He…

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#130 Spiritual Shadows: Scott Kiloby & Toshi Matsunaga 57:06

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Today on the show, we welcome Scott Kiloby and Toshi Matsunaga, authors of Awake But Sick, to explore the hidden emotional pain that can persist even after profound spiritual awakening. Their work challenges the common myths of nonduality and mindfulness, offering a deeper path through emotional repression, physical illness, and the illusion of imm…

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Michael Breus Participates in The Milken Institute Global Conference 19:13

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Listen to Milken Institute Global Conference coverage. In this episode, ⁠Adam Torres⁠ and ⁠Michael Breus⁠, Founder & Sleep Doctor at The Sleep Doctor, explore The Sleep Doctor and the Milken Institute Global Conference. Big thank you to ⁠⁠⁠Milken Institute⁠⁠⁠! Follow Adam on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/⁠⁠⁠⁠ for up to da…

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#54 Nordic Animism: Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen (Encore) 51:18

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Rune Hjarnø Rasmussen is a Historian of Religion, Ph.d from Uppsala University in Sweden. His research into Afro-diasporic strategies for maintaining animist reality in the modern world has lead him towards reading North European cultural history from the perspective of rejected animist knowledge and practice. The objective is to recover Euro-tradi…

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#129 Embodying Anti-Zionism: Wendy Elisheva Somerson 41:21

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Wendy Elisheva Somerson (wes) is a non-binary Jewish somatic healer, writer, visual artist, and activist who helped found the Seattle chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace. They facilitate Ruach, body-based Jewish healing groups held in an anti-Zionist, anti-racist, and feminist framework. As part of a movement of anti-Zionist Jews, they support Jewish…

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#67 The Dreaming Path Podcast: Uncle Paul Callaghan & Uncle Paul Gordon (Encore) 59:51

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Join SAND co-founders Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo in conversation with Aboriginal elders and authors Uncle Paul Callaghan and Uncle Paul Gordon for a powerful SAND Community Gathering (2023), “The Dreaming Path,” where they explored some of the profound Aboriginal teachings. Connect with Uncle Paul Gordon and dozens of other Indigenous speakers at th…

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#128 Portals of Connection: Abigail Rose Clarke 53:47

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Abigail Rose Clarke is a somatic educator, writer, and creator of The Embodied Life Method. Her new book, Returning Home to Our Bodies: Reimagining the Relationship Between Our Bodies and the World, challenges the dominant narratives that treat our bodies as machines. Instead, she invites readers into a deeper relationship with the body as part of …

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#127 Buddhism Beyond the Cushion: Duncan Ryuken Williams & Funie Hsu/Chhî 1:02:12

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This episode is a live recording from a recent SAND Community Gathering (April 2025) facilitated by Jungwon Kim. Join Buddhist scholars and activists Rev. Duncan Ryūken Williams, Ph.D. and Funie Hsu/Chhî, Ph.D. for an illuminating dialogue exploring the intersection of Buddhist practice and social transformation. This conversation weaves together B…

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#126 Decolonial Wellness: Elizabeth Philipose 42:10

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Elizabeth Philipose, PhD has a lifelong passion for transformational arts and the expansion of consciousness. She has pursued this as an academic studying the causes and consequences of violence. Her focus is on healing relations between masculine and feminine, humans and nature, races, and nations. As a spiritual guide, she offers programs in deco…

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#6 New Gods at the End of the World: Bayo Akomolafe & Sophie Strand (Encore) 57:04

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Today, we present a wild and flowering conversation between two poets, writers, philosophers, and theobiologians Bayo Akomalofe and Sophie Strand. This conversation is from a 2022 SAND Community Gathering. To hear the full conversation with Q&A from the live webinar you can view it here (with SAND Membership). In Greek Mythology, the Titan Kronos e…

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#125 Building Bridges: john a. powell 54:12

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From a recent SAND Community Gathering (March 2025) At a time when our world can feel increasingly divided, and many are retreating into isolation, civil rights scholar john a. powell offers a transformative approach to building connections across differences. Drawing from his groundbreaking work with the Othering & Belonging Institute and his own …

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#124 War’s Long Shadow: Jungwon Kim & Linda Thai 54:30

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From a recent SAND Community Gathering (March 2025) Join mental health clinician Linda Thai and writer Jungwon Kim for an in-depth conversation on intergenerational trauma, historical grief, and healing in community. Together, they explored psychological, spiritual, and communal reverberations of historical violence, framed within the context of U.…

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#123 Listening from Silence: John J. Prendergast 53:51

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John J. Prendergast, PhD, is a spiritual teacher, author, retired psychotherapist, and retired adjunct professor of psychology who has taught at Esalen and Kripalu and online. He studied for many years with the sage Dr. Jean Klein as well as with the spiritual teacher Adyashanti. He is the author of the books In Touch, The Deep Heart and Your Deepe…

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#122 Deep Medicine Circle: Dr. Rupa Marya, Charlene Eigen-Vasquez & Walter Riley 55:09

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From a recent SAND Community Gathering (Feb 2025) hosted by SAND co-founders, Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo. Deep Medicine Circle (DMC), a collective of healers, farmers, artists, and storytellers, is challenging colonial structures by redefining health and wellbeing through practices that heal communities and restore connections to land. Led by Dr. Ru…

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How Busy Professionals Can Stay Fit and Healthy without Losing their Mind or Breaking the Bank 11:35

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How can you stay fit and healthy in a sustainable manner? In this episode, Adam Torres and Irina Swan, Co Founder at Healthiest Chef, explore Irina's journey as an entrepreneur and Healthiest Chef. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest …

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#121 From Science to Spirit: Elisabet Sahtouris 44:16

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Today we present an anthology episode with SAND speaker, Dr. Elisabet Sahtouris (1936-2024) who passed in December 2024. Internationally known as a dynamic speaker, Dr. Sahtouris was an evolution biologist, futurist, professor, author and consultant on Living Systems Design. She taught the relevance of biological systems to organisational design in…

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#21 A Hunger for Wholeness: Iya Affo (Encore) 54:20

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This is a recording from the 2022 Community Conversation between with guest Iya Affo and SAND co-founders Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo. Very few people are aware of the impact of historical trauma. Historical trauma is trauma so deeply rooted in the subconscious we may not even know it is there. It can leave us feeling anxious, irritable, sad, and hop…

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Ed Martell to Participate in the Mega Mix Expo 12:22

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Listen to Mega Mix Expo coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres and Ed Martell, Owner at The Camp Transformation Center in Monrovia, explore the upcoming Megamix expo. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://mission…

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The Inspiration Behind Dr. J's Pillows 14:26

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Dr. J’s Pillows is helping people get good sleep. In this episode, Adam Torres and Dr. Jarrett Grunstein, Founder of Dr. J's Pillows, explore Dr. J’s pillows and how it helps people sleep better. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on…

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#120 Depth Hypnosis: Isa Gucciardi 51:06

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In this episode, Isa Gucciardi discusses depth hypnosis, combining shamanic practices, Buddhist psychology, transpersonal psychology, and energy medicine to assist individuals in healing from issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and more. Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D. holds degrees in cultural and linguistic anthropology, comparative religion, and tr…

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#119 Fractal Flourishing: Jeremy Lent 53:41

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In this episode, our guest, Jeremy Lent, discusses the profound global upheaval in early 2025. We explore themes of hope and grief amid political, cultural, and environmental crises. Lent provides deep insights into systems thinking, emphasizing the importance of interconnectedness and unpredictability in complex systems. The conversation also hold…

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#118 Mythic Dharma: John Tarrant 58:46

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Today we explore the story of the Buddha’s awakening through a mythic lens with Buddhist writer and teacher, John Tarrant. We touch into topics like Zen koan, grief, death, art, and how this timeless parable of the Buddh’s story still resonants for thousands of years. John Tarrant is a Zen teacher, writer, and poet who has studied koans for over fo…

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#117 Minds Under Siege: Gabor Maté, Naomi Klein & Cecilie Surasky 1:22:23

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In this SAND Community Gathering (January 2025), journalist Naomi Klein and trauma expert Dr. Gabor Maté explored the complex intersection of collective trauma, political power, and memory in a discussion moderated by Cecilie Surasky. Drawing from Naomi’s recent analysis of how trauma has been weaponized in current conflicts, and Gabor’s deep under…

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Adam Torres Workout at JouleFit Las Vegas 11:55

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JouleFit combines AI, gamification and more to deliver an effective workout in 10-12 minutes. In this episode, Adam Torres interviews James Richey, Founder of JouleFit, explore the JouleFit model and how it’s pushing the limits of what can be done in a workout. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date info…

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#116 Echoes of Resilience: Rawan Roshni 1:04:03

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Rawan Roshni is in conversation to discuss the recent ceasefire announcement affecting Palestine and offers a poignant and emotional reflection on the situation. She shares stories from her displaced Palestinian heritage, detailing her family's survival and the ongoing trauma faced by Palestinians. We explore the healing modalities of sound, music,…

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#115 Remembering Nature’s Ways: Darcia Narvaez 55:21

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In this live SAND Community Gathering (January 2025), SAND co-founders Maurizio and Zaya Benazzo welcome Darcia Narvaez, professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Notre Dame, to discuss her interdisciplinary research on evolved morality, child development, and human flourishing. Narvaez shares insights from her book, The Evolved Nest, a…

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#114 On Grief, Belonging & Intimacy: David Whyte & Gayle Karen Young 56:11

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Recorded live at a SAND Community Gathering (December 2024) hosted by Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo. In this intimate conversation with poet and philosopher David Whyte and his wife, cultural architect Gayle Karen Young, explore the tender territories of grief, belonging and rest. Drawing from David’s new book Consolations II, this unique dialogue offe…

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Revolutionizing Everyday Footwear: How STAND+ is Changing the Way We Walk, Work, and Live 29:24

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STAND+ has been called a game-changer by podiatrists, athletes, and even busy professionals. In this episode, Adam Torres and Rob Gregg, Founder & CEO at STAND+, explore the STAND+ brand and Rob's journey as an entrepreneur. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour sch…

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Whirly Board is a Great Fitness Gift for All Ages 19:13

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Whirly Board is much more than a balance board. In this episode, Adam Torres and Erik & Joanna Olsen, Co Founders of Whirly Board, explore the Whirly Board story and Erik and Joanna’s entrepreneurial journey. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to …

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#113 Ancient Rhythms: Pat McCabe & Francis Weller 1:19:14

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Join us as we journey into the depths of winter’s sacred darkness with renowned wisdom keepers Pat McCabe (Woman Stands Shining) and Francis Weller. Recorded on December 21, 2024, at SAND’s Winter Solstice gathering, this episode invites you into a virtual ceremonial space that honors the winter solstice as a powerful moment of transition and trans…

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How to Break Free from Chaos and Find Inner Calm with Gabby Bernstein 47:04

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Today on The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti explores the transformative practice of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with Gabby Bernstein. Gabby, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, shares how IFS has helped her reconnect with her inner self, navigate emotional challenges, and heal generational trauma. You’ll hear about the powerful four-ste…

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#112 Ayurvedic Longevity: Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh 50:47

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Today we are in conversation with Ayurvedic doctor Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh where we discuss longevity through the lens of intergenerational trauma, colonization, ecological collapse, and how the ancient practice of Ayurvedic medicine might contain remidies for what ails our modern health crises. Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD, is an internationally recogniz…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity, Part 3 with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi 46:03

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In this episode, Dr. Avanti and Dr. Tanmeet wrap up their series on the science of longevity by exploring the final three mechanisms of aging: senescent cells, stem cell exhaustion, and inflammaging. They break down how these processes drive aging and offer practical strategies to counter their effects. From the importance of detoxification and fas…

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Breaking Free from Reactive Life Syndrome with Jonathan Fields 1:00:40

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In this episode, Dr. Avanti sits down with Jonathan Fields, host of the acclaimed Good Life Project podcast and bestselling author, to explore how to create a life filled with purpose, connection, and vitality. Jonathan introduces the concept of "Reactive Life Syndrome" and explores how micro-practices and intentionality can help us reclaim agency …

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#57 The Alchemy of Love: Cynthia Bourgeault and A.H. Almaas (Encore) 1:03:38

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Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo host this captivating conversation into divine and personal love with two modern-day mystics, held dear by SAND from a SAND Community Gaterhing from July 2023. Love, a powerful catalyst for transformation on the spiritual path, resonates at the core of our being. Through this dialogue, we will transcend the limitations of …