Best Rogers Behavioral Health Podcasts (2025)

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When Caring Hurts: Burnout and Compassion Fatigue in Mental Health 28:04

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In this episode we sit down with Brittney Fair, Training Lead for Rogers Community Learning and Engagement and WISE, to explore the emotional toll of caregiving, especially for those supporting loved ones with mental health challenges. Brittney brings her expertise and lived experience to a conversation about burnout and compassion fatigue, two oft…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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From Fixed to Fearless: How Mindset Transforms People and Organizations with Dr. Shanea Clancy 20:25

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Shanea Clancy—international speaker, forensic nurse, business strategist, and #1 international bestselling author—to break down what it really takes to shift from a fixed mindset to a fearless, outcomes-driven culture. This direct, practical conversation covers limiting beliefs…

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Rewriting Your Inner Script: Limiting Beliefs, Eustress & Resilience for High Performers with Dr. Albert Bramante 25:39

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On Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Albert Bramante—veteran talent agent, PhD in psychology, certified hypnotist, and NLP practitioner—to break down how the story you tell yourself shapes mental health and performance. From limiting beliefs and the inner critic to practical mindset tools like reframing, hypnosis, and NLP, Alb…

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Veteran Suicide Prevention, Leadership & The Power of Purpose-Driven Fitness with Rich Brown 29:46

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik interviews Rich Brown—U.S. Marine Corps veteran, co-founder of Honor Bound Fit, and event director of Guidon 22, a 22-mile ruck with 22 pounds held around the holidays to combat veteran suicide. Rich breaks down why many veterans lose tribe and purpose after service—and how community, service-oriented leadership,…

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Live Longer, Healthier & More Impactful: Evidence-Based Brain Health, Sleep, Movement, Nutrition & Stress Mastery with Dr. Ryan Williamson 32:21

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On Healthy Waves with host Avik Chakraborty, board-certified neurologist and Navy veteran Dr. Ryan Williamson breaks down what actually extends lifespan and healthspan. He rejects hype and quick fixes, and shows how four evidence-backed pillars—sleep quality, daily movement, smart nutrition, and effective stress management—protect the brain, sharpe…

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Concussions, Mental Health & Real Recovery: Autonomic Nervous System, Brain Inflammation, and Functional Neurology with Dr. Ayla Wolf 31:01

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Concussions don’t always show up on scans—but they can reshape mood, sleep, focus, and quality of life. In this direct conversation on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Dr. Ayla Wolf—acupuncturist, funct/ional neurology practitioner, and author of The Concussion Breakthrough—explains why many post-concussion symptoms are missed, how autonomic nervous sys…

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Tech & Therapy: How to Use AI, Apps, and Online Platforms Without Losing the Human Factor with Daniel Fleshner 17:46

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In this Healthy Mind, Healthy Life episode, host Avik sits down with licensed professional counselor and AACCT-certified sex therapist Daniel Fleshner, founder of Inflection Point Therapy, to cut through the hype around mental-health tech. From AI chatbots and teletherapy to outcome tracking and ethics, Daniel explains where digital tools genuinely…

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#176: A New VA Standard - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins 54:46

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The Department of Veterans Affairs is the second largest government agency. The Secretary of the VA has an operational responsibility to support our Veterans and a moral obligation to ensure that those who defend and protect American interests are returned from service as contributing members of society. To explore what it takes to transform one of…

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Healing Through Hugs: Boundaries, Belonging, and Self-Acceptance with Melinda Lee 22:28

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On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik explores the practice of “healing through hugs” with author and coach Melinda Lee, whose memoir Rebel Hugger documents a year of offering consensual hugs to strangers—and the deeper truth she uncovered: the connection she gave others was the connection she hadn’t given herself. We discuss int…

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Wholeness, Vision & Self-Return: Healing the Mind, Body & Eyes with Tara Wiskow, Mechelle Wingle & Dr. Roger Wu 54:44

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In this powerful roundtable episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty dives deep into the interconnected layers of healing with three guests who are reshaping the wellness space in unique ways. Tara Wiskow shares her journey from emotional abandonment to reinvention and radical self-trust. Mechelle Wingle explains the transformative practice …

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Breath to Bliss: Transforming Stress Through Conscious Breathing with Dr. Roberta Garceau 34:52

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In this episode of Healthy Waves, we dive deep into the power of breath with Dr. Roberta Garceau—a dentist, yoga and Ayurveda practitioner, and sleep medicine expert. Drawing from her book Bliss, Not Burnout, Dr. Garceau explains how conscious breathing is more than just a wellness trend—it’s a transformative tool for emotional regulation, energy a…

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The Power of Self-Care to Overcome Stress and Trauma with Amanda J. Scott 38:28

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In this episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Amanda J. Scott, author of Finding My Way Back to Me. Amanda shares her courageous journey of breaking free from a 17-year abusive marriage and how self-care became the foundation for reclaiming her voice, rebuilding her self-worth, and guiding other survivors to live fully agai…

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Rewrite Your Inner Story: The Mindset-Stress Connection with Stacey & Justin from Fortify Health Coaching 45:17

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In this episode of Healthy Waves, we dive into how the words we use—and the stories we tell ourselves—can silently wreck our health. Host Avik sits down with Stacey and Justin, the powerhouse duo behind Fortify Health Coaching, to explore how language shapes physiology, why high-performing women often live in unrecognized survival mode, and how cha…

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Mental Strength, Trauma, and True Healing – with Chris Marhefka, Andrew Wilson & Steve Wilson 58:10

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In this deeply honest episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty brings together three men—Chris Marhefka, Andrew Wilson, and Steve Wilson—whose lives have been transformed by trauma, resilience, and the pursuit of emotional truth. Together, they explore what real mental strength looks like when it’s not about pushing through pain but learning…

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How to Build a Real Estate Portfolio Using Just 20% of Your Own Money without the burnout with Axel Meierhoefer 33:51

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana digs into a clear, step-by-step approach to building a cash-flowing U.S. real estate portfolio with only ~20% down. Guest Axel Meierhoefer breaks down mindset, savings habits (pay yourself first), and his Out-of-State Turnkey (OSTK) method—why single-family rentals in affordable markets can compound steadily…

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From Skin to Soul: Redefining Beauty and Wellness with Raven Alvarez & Sharon Vendle 39:32

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In this episode of Healthy Waves, we explore what it truly means to heal and glow from the inside out with wellness visionaries Raven Alvarez and Sharon Vendle. Raven, founder of Seraphine Wellness & Beauty in Fort Lauderdale, and Sharon, founder of Serenity Wellness Spa in San Francisco, unpack the truth behind holistic beauty, the power of daily …

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Building a Standout Real Estate Career Through Human Psychology, Flexibility & Heart with Kirstine Openshaw 24:47

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty talks with Texas luxury real estate leader Kirstine Openshaw about what actually moves deals in an oversaturated market. Kirstine strips away the hype—pretty brochures and ad spend don’t close; trust, community touchpoints, and pain-point clarity do. She unpacks how living through her sons’ conge…

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Clarity Over Chaos: Mindfulness, Burnout & Redefining Success with Jessica Di Re 21:21

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In this deeply real and reflective episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Jessica Di Re—a Montreal-based real estate broker and clarity coach who rebuilt her life and business after burnout and a life-changing injury. From breaking her knee in a moment of rush to discovering the power of stillness, Jessica shares her raw jou…

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Reclaiming Happiness from Within: Irina Shehovsov on Healing, Identity & Inner Worth 27:50

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In this episode of Healthy Waves, we dive into the profound theme of self-reclamation and inner happiness with bestselling author, podcast host, and transformational coach Irina Shehovsov. From overcoming trauma and emotional wounds to cultivating joy from within, Irina offers grounded insights and practical habits for anyone feeling stuck, unworth…

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Treating Chronic Pain Without Drugs or Surgery – With Dr. William Moyal 25:25

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In this eye-opening episode of Healthy Waves, we dive into chronic pain, its root causes, and the possibility of complete healing—without relying on drugs, injections, or surgery. Dr. William Moyal, a globally respected chiropractic sports physician with nearly four decades of experience, shares his revolutionary three-step treatment system. From w…

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Walking Into the Fire: Mental Strength, War Zones, and Legacy with Lyubim Kogan 27:36

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, guest host Sana speaks with Lyubim Kogan—five-time Olympian, 9/11 survivor, founder of Wings4Heroes, and a man who has quite literally walked back into fire. From Wall Street to war zones, Lubim opens up about the mental cost of mission-driven work, surviving burnout, and why he still chooses …

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Design a Life You Love: Habits, Boundaries & Purpose with Lisa Druxman 24:12

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Lisa Druxman, founder of Fit4Mom and author of Level Up Your Life. Together, they unpack how to break free from survival mode and start designing a life of intention and energy—habit by habit. Lisa reveals how small daily choices aligned with core values can radically shift you…

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From Small Town to CEO: Emily McSherry on Redefining Career Success & Mental Health 25:39

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Emily McSherry, CEO and founder of Advize, to discuss the intersection of entrepreneurship, mental health, and career mindset. Emily’s journey—from growing up in a small Texas town with no clear role models to launching an AI-powered career platform—is raw, insightf…

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From Surviving to Thriving: Dr. Rhonda Hodge on Post-Pandemic Mental Health Recovery 23:29

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we sit down with Dr. Rhonda Hodge, founder of Harmony Psychiatric Services, to explore how mental health care must evolve beyond traditional models in the aftermath of COVID-19. Dr. Rhonda shares how her integrative approach—combining medication, movement, nutrition, and community—addresses the whole p…

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From Combat to Calm: Cole Grace on Healing, Humility & Mental Strength 18:42

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In this powerful conversation, Cole Grace joins Healthy Mind, Healthy Life to explore the misunderstood strength of humility and how it became the foundation for his healing journey after war, addiction, and PTSD. Cole shares his transformation from a soldier driven by ego to an author and advocate grounded in truth. He opens up about the impact of…

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Mastering Relational Well-being and Communication with Amara Samata 28:58

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In this episode of Healthy Waves, host Sana explores the transformative intersection of communication, self-awareness, and relational intelligence with Amara Samata — a globally recognized transformational guide and founder of the Inner Guidance Institute. With insights drawn from ancient Tibetan Dzogchen wisdom and modern psychological frameworks,…

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Healing from Within: Aisha Rodrigue on Nervous System, Mindfulness & True Leadership 33:07

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In this episode of Healthy Waves, Avik Chakraborty speaks with Aisha Rodrigue, co-founder of Human Garage, about holistic healing, nervous system regulation, emotional trauma, and embodied leadership. Aisha breaks down how stress lives in the body, why fascia holds the key to memory and healing, and how real transformation requires presence—not jus…

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Healing on the Trail: Rand Timmerman on Grief, Sobriety & Hiking the Appalachian at 72 20:03

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik speaks with Rand Timmerman—retired attorney, recovered alcoholic, Vietnam veteran, and author—about his life-changing journey hiking the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail at the age of 72. With an artificial knee, past trauma, and a backpack full of memories, Rand set out to support his g…

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Reclaiming Creative Worth with Rachel Vancelette: Burnout, Boundaries, and Bold Expression 27:39

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Rachel D. Vancelette—art advisor, strategist, and author of Own Your Worth—on how creatives can reclaim their value, heal from burnout, and navigate the art world with integrity. Rachel shares her personal journey through extreme burnout, autoimmune illness, and spirit…

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Training the Mindset Muscle: Unlocking Grit, Belief, and Mental Toughness with Coach Sandy Cohen 23:04

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What separates champions from quitters? It’s not talent—it’s mindset. In this high-impact episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana speaks with Coach Sandy Cohen, a dynamic mindset coach, speaker, and author of the 99 Rules series. Sandy breaks down what it really means to train the "muscle between your ears," offering powerful insights into…

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Entrepreneurship After Trauma: Redefining Strength with Amy Friesen 18:42

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In this heartfelt episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Amy Friesen—award-winning entrepreneur, author, and founder of Tea & Toast—about the emotional realities of caregiving, trauma, and entrepreneurship. Amy shares how her personal journey through loss and family dysfunction led to creating two impactful organiz…

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The First Daughter Awakening: Healing, Reclaiming & Rising with Adaku Mbagwu 20:24

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with transformational coach and Healed Hero founder, Adaku Mbagwu, to unpack the hidden burdens and emotional scars carried by eldest daughters. From growing up as the responsible child in a family of seven to reaching a breaking point of burnout and depression,…

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Let That Ish Go: Healing, Surrender, and Radiant Comebacks with Samantha Jones Darling 25:14

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In this raw and grounding episode, Avik speaks with author and healer Samantha Jones Darling about her newest book I Am Ready: Let That Ish Go. From surviving deep trauma to guiding others in healing, Samantha shares how surrender, emotional grounding, and radical truth-telling helped her navigate PTSD, addiction, and illness. She explains what “le…