Best Parenting Without A Map Podcasts (2025)

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Success Is a VIBE: How Vision, Intention, Belief, and Execution Rewrote a Life with E.A. Johnson 27:19

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik speaks with E.A. Johnson—award-winning sales professional and speaker—about rebuilding from anxiety, insomnia, and pain-pill addiction without rehab. Johnson breaks down his VIBE framework—Vision, Intention, Belief, Execution—and how mindfulness (on his terms, out in nature) helped stabilize his nervous system an…

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Health & the Sober-Curious Shift with Michelle Houston (To Be Honest Bev) 31:25

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty digs into the choice to stop drinking—not from pressure, but from self-awareness, mental health, and intentional living. Founder Michelle Houston of To Be Honest Beverage Company breaks down the sober-curious movement, social dynamics of not drinking, and why flavor + function (including CBD, 0% …

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Mindful Living, Vegan Wisdom, and Everyday Spirituality with Dr. Will Tuttle & Dr. Crystal T. Harrell 44:54

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A grounded conversation on practical mindfulness, plant-based living, and the inner work that sustains holistic health. Dr. Will Tuttle—author of The World Peace Diet and former Zen monk—connects compassion, food choices, and creative practice to personal and planetary well-being. Dr. Crystal T. Harrell—resilience expert and Yale-trained public hea…

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Career Transitions That Protect Your Mental Health: Keys to Fulfillment, Courageous Manager Conversations, and Job-Search Mindset with Michelle Schafer 40:21

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Michelle Schafer—a two-time restructuring survivor and career coach—to break down a practical playbook for navigating career transitions without burning out. We cover Michelle’s three keys to career fulfillment (work that gives you energy, aligned company values, and non-negotiable…

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Build Without Burnout: Focus, Slow Growth, and AI for Founders with Michael Elliott 33:16

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, guest host Sana sits down with entrepreneur and AI educator Michael Elliott to cut through hustle-culture noise. They unpack founder mental health, practical ways to spot burnout early, why slow, deliberate growth compounds, and how to use AI to buy back time instead of creating overwhelm. Expect direct insights on th…

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Entrepreneurship Without Burnout: Building Success with Intention ft. Jennie Blackwood 28:38

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In this inspiring episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life hosted by Avik Chakraborty, entrepreneur and coach Jennie Blackwood opens up about the truth behind burnout, motherhood, and business growth. From turning a snack cart idea into a six-figure business to building a global coaching brand, Jennie reveals the hidden costs of hustle culture and how…

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Unlearning Control: How Parents and Teens Can Heal from Addiction Together with Austin Davis 18:39

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In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Aanya sits down with Austin Davis, a visionary leader in teenage behavioral health and addiction recovery. With over 15 years of experience guiding teens and families through crisis and healing, Austin shares how true transformation begins not with control—but with unlearn…

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From Chaos to Conscious Cooking: Transform Your Kitchen, Transform Your Health – with Ini Isangedighi (The Naija Goddess) 19:49

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In this enlightening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Ini Isangedighi, also known as The Naija Goddess—a board-certified holistic nutritionist, herbalist, chef, entrepreneur, and author of Nourish by Naija: Flexible Food Prep That Fits Your Life and Feeds Your Health. Together, they explore how your kitche…

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Communicating with Animals: Intuition, Healing & Hypnosis with Anne Angelo Webb 28:59

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty explores the fascinating world of animal communication, intuition, and healing practices with guest Anne Angelo Webb. Anne, an animal communicator, licensed clinical social worker, hypnotherapist, and host of the Animal Intuitive Channel, shares how animals are not only companions…

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How the MAP Method Rewires Beliefs for Real Change with Barbara Palmer 24:11

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On this episode of Healthy Waves, Avik talks with Barbara Palmer, an occupational therapist turned executive & life coach, about MAP (Make Anything Possible)—a neuroscience-informed coaching method aimed at neutralizing limiting beliefs and aligning with a clear inner vision. We dig into how MAP engages the superconscious to dissolve resistance, wh…

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Core Values, Purpose & Resilience After a Layoff (Real Estate, Coaching, Ultra-Endurance) with Mike Deaton 21:43

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After simultaneous layoffs, Mike Deaton and his wife rejected the default return to corporate life. Instead, they clarified core values, defined anti-values, and designed a purpose-led path into real estate—launching Flipping Dirt, a coaching practice, and partnerships in commercial syndications. Mike connects mindset, health, and business through …

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135 | Redeem Your Time: A Faith-Based Audit for Overwhelmed Moms 14:58

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You want to declutter and organize your home and your life but your days feel rushed, your schedule overstuffed, and you’re constantly saying “I don’t have time". It’s time to pause and take inventory. This week, I am inviting you to slow down and redeem your time — not by doing more, but by examining how you’re spending the hours God has already g…

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Managing Reenactment Triggers: How to Break Old Patterns and Reclaim Your Voice with Dr. Tony Iezzi 23:46

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By Avik Chakraborty

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Innovation Starts Within: Burnout, Risk, and Rebuilding From the Ground Up with Ibeth Ayala 28:03

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By Avik Chakraborty

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Breathe, Heal, and Create Your New Normal: The Power of Breathwork, Nature, and Resilience with Antoinette Lee & Trea (Asher) Drake 53:52

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By Avik Chakraborty

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Rebuilding Health From the Ground Up: Movement, Mindset, and Clear Language with Daniel Tausan 20:27

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On Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Daniel Tausan (founder, Timeline Sciences; stem-cell biology, UBC; former Canadian National Water Polo athlete) to challenge quick-fix health culture. Daniel explains why rebuilding health starts at the foundation—habits, movement, and precise language—rather than supplements or shortcuts. We g…

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Whole-Person Appreciation vs. Polarization: Building Bridges at Work, Home, and Online with Dr. Thomas Becker 32:29

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty talks with Dr. Thomas E. Becker—organizational psychologist and author of Beyond the Diversity Wars—about practical ways to navigate today’s polarization without watering down your values. We unpack whole-person appreciation, a détente mindset for difficult conversations, the identity continuum (…

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Healing Is Only the Beginning: Identity, Purpose, and a 90-Day Path to Rebuilding Life with Andrew Drasen 27:22

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Andrew Drasen, author of A Vision of Hope, to unpack a direct, step-by-step approach to moving beyond survival. Andrew turns raw experience—addiction, relapse, incarceration, and loss—into a practical 90-day framework focused on identity restoration, cognitive restructuring, goal s…

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The Summer Holiday Shuffle 41:55

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In this episode of With Both Hands, we talk about the push and pull of motherhood and work during the summer holidays. Juggling childcare and business can feel impossible at times, and with it often comes guilt, conflict and the pressure to keep everyone happy. We share our own experiences of summer, the messy moments, the unexpected joys, and the …

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Rewrite Your Inner Story with NLP, Hypnosis & Havening with Doug O’Brien 22:32

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty and guest Doug O’Brien—master storyteller, hypnotherapist, bestselling author, and NLP trainer—break down how our inner narratives drive mental and emotional health. Doug explains the structure of beliefs (cause → effect → meaning), how NLP, hypnosis, and Havening Techniques interrupt limiting pa…

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Growth Lives Outside the Comfort Zone: Fear, Vulnerability, and Real Healing with Andrew Wilson 18:46

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Andrew Wilson—a trauma-informed fear coach, QHHT practitioner, author, and host of “Beyond Transcendence with Andrew.” They unpack why discomfort is a catalyst for growth, how high achievers slip into self-sabotage, and practical ways to face fear without re-traumatization. We cove…

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Future Self Psychology: How to Borrow Confidence Now and Build a Freedom-Based Life with Alyssa Sharp 29:30

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty digs into Future Self Psychology with coach Alyssa Sharp (A Sharp Coach). We break down the difference between visualizing success and embodying it, how to shift out of survival mode, and a simple daily practice to make decisions from clarity rather than fear. You’ll hear real client wins, why “p…

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Reclaim Your Inner Compass: Why vs Purpose, Intuition, and Self-Worth with Meghan Walsh 25:49

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On this Healthy Mind, Healthy Life episode, host Avik dives straight into the difference between a motivating “why” and an enduring purpose with guest Meghan Walsh—holistic coach and author of Rare Birds: Break Free from the Flock, Find Your Purpose. We unpack practical intuition (heart-centered check-ins), dealing with self-doubt and limiting beli…

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Whole-Body Healing Without Guesswork: Listening to Your Body for Real Answers with Beth Mielbrecht 25:29

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik speaks with “health detective” Beth Mielbrecht about moving beyond trial-and-error wellness. Beth blends engineering-style problem solving with energetic and bioindividual approaches to help people identify root causes—rather than silencing symptoms. From digestion and detox to stress, grief, and belief syst…

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Self-Awareness for High Achievers: Turn Inner Signals into Performance Leverage with Tata Rarin 25:30

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Aanya explores how high performers can stop guessing about their health and start listening with precision. Guest Tata Rarin—the “world’s only health detective”—blends engineering logic, energy work, and bioenergetic testing to translate body signals into clear action. We cover practical self-awareness tools (Vip…

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Rewrite Your Reality: Kelly Keefe on Language, Affirmations & Empowerment 21:16

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In this episode, transformational coach and author Kelly Keefe joins Avik to unpack the deep connection between language, mindset, and manifestation. From struggling with self-doubt to leading thousands into empowerment, Kelly shares how the words we use shape the lives we lead. She explains why the brain seeks to confirm whatever story we tell it—…

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Turning Failure Into Fuel: Paul Tembunde on Mindset, Mission, and Transformation 27:07

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Paul Tembunde—business executive, transformation coach, and co-founder of Premier Destiny. From humble beginnings as immigrants to building a thriving home care business on a credit card advance, Paul and his wife prove that purpose and mindset can outwork any resource. This po…

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Breaking Barriers: Melissa Chiou on Thriving in Male-Dominated Industries 23:22

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In this insightful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with Melissa Chiou, a digital strategist and TV production veteran with over 20 years of experience navigating male-dominated industries. Melissa shares her compelling journey from working as a teleprompter operator to making a bold pivot into digital marketing, all while…

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The Mental Side of Scaling: Jordan Calgeron on Burnout, Boundaries, and Long-Term Vision 23:51

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik sits down with Jordan Calgeron—2x exited founder and President of StratDev—to explore the often-overlooked mental and emotional journey of young entrepreneurs. From building his first company in college to turning down 11 acquisition offers in a single year, Jordan reveals the unseen pressures of …

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Science-Backed Wellness & Longevity with Dr. Bhargav Patel, Founder of MyPEAK Supplements 19:03

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik is joined by Dr. Bhargav Patel, a physician, psychiatrist, and entrepreneur behind the award-winning wellness brand MyPEAK Supplements. Dr. Patel shares how his journey through medical school and psychiatry shaped his mission to create clean, effective, and accessible science-backed …

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Cyber Sapiens & Digital Immortality: A Future Beyond Human with Chip Walter 21:48

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In this captivating episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, award-winning author and National Geographic explorer Chip Walter joins Avik to explore a bold and unsettling question: Are we evolving into cyber sapiens—beings that transcend biology through technology? From brain implants to AI-human integration, Chip discusses how the next phase of huma…

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Rewriting Your Inner Narrative with Cam F. Awesome: From Boxer to Mindset Coach 25:13

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with 12-time national boxing champion and mindset speaker Cam F. Awesome to explore the link between self-talk, resilience, and reinvention. Cam opens up about the shame of being removed from the Olympic team, how he rewrote his internal dialogue, and why he legally changed…

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Greatness & Mastery: Bogdan Rosu on Martial Arts, Leadership & Avoiding Burnout 28:30

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In this power-packed episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana sits down with Bogdan Rosu—martial artist, leadership coach, and host of the Stories from Your Future Self podcast. Bogdan shares how ancient martial arts principles fuel modern leadership breakthroughs without compromising freedom or well-being. From redefining resilience throug…

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Mindful & Embodied Dating: How to Break Old Patterns and Build Real Connection with Amber Lavin 18:53

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Amber Lavin, a relationship coach and founder of True Nature Counseling, to explore the transformative power of mindful and embodied dating. They discuss how our nervous system shapes who we’re drawn to, why recognizing dating patterns is the first step toward heali…

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Redefining Wellness at Work: Move Your Body, Sharpen Your Mind – with Alessa Caridi 26:16

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In this energizing episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik chats with Alessa Caridi, founder of JobuFIT and certified Pilates instructor, about breaking the myth that a weekly workout is enough. They explore how micro-movements throughout the day can prevent burnout, improve focus, and combat desk-induced body pain. Alessa introduces her “…

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AI, GLP-1 Costs, and Transparent Finance: Making Money Feel Human — Edwin Endlich 25:27

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, guest host Pragya steps in to speak with Edwin Endlich (CMO at Wysh; President, National Alliance for Financial Literacy & Inclusion) about the collision of AI, GLP-1 weight-loss costs, and personal finance. Edwin explains why money conversations work better when they start with your story—then shows how AI can act li…

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You Are Not Your Thoughts: Emotional Regulation, Resilience, and Authentic Leadership with Camilla Calberg 37:38

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by internationally recognized coach and speaker Camilla Calberg, founder of the Authentic Leadership Movement. Together, they explore the power of emotional regulation, self-awareness, and nervous system calm as tools to move from victimhood to resilience. Camilla shares…

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Becoming the Better Version of You: Resilience, Discipline, and Reinvention with Rooney Niemi 24:51

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Rooney Niemi—entrepreneur, coach, husband, father, and survivor. Rooney’s journey includes overcoming cancer, stroke, and more than 40 surgeries, experiences that shaped his philosophy of resilience and discipline. He shares how shifting from a “what-if” mindset to …

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Finding Discipline Through Dreams and Meditation: The Journey Behind The Bomb Quest | David Mestemaker 21:16

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with David Mestemaker—a trial lawyer turned novelist—about the twenty-year journey behind his gripping spy thriller, The Bomb Quest. From a dream that sparked the story to the discipline of daily meditation that fueled its completion, David shares how resilience, imaginatio…

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134 | Too Busy to Declutter? Mind Map Your Way to a More Organized Life 14:20

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Feeling like there’s never enough time to declutter, organize, or finally get your household under control? You’re not alone, friend. In today’s episode, I am sharing a practical tool I use with clients (and myself) — Mind Mapping. Whether you’re managing an untidy small kitchen, juggling after-school activities, or just trying to feel more product…

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Healing Pain Without Pills: The Hidden Link Between Trauma and Chronic Pain with Dr. Evette Rose 31:58

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Dr. Evette Rose, internationally renowned trauma expert and best-selling author of Solving Pain Without Pills. The discussion challenges common assumptions about chronic pain, showing how unresolved emotions, learned pain responses, and suppressed anger can keep pain c…

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Strength of Scars: Faith, Forgiveness, and Rewriting a Trauma Story with Avonley Lightstone 29:06

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik speaks with Avonley Lightstone, author of Strength of Scars, about rebuilding identity after early childhood trauma, adoption, and years of abuse. Avonley explains how faith, honest forgiveness, and telling the truth (without glamorizing pain) helped her move past suicidal ideation, break family patterns, an…

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Episode 18: "You Can’t Spell Bangs Without Bang" 23:57

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Send us a text While Brian’s away, Tara’s flying solo in this episode of Appropriately Inappropriate with Tara and Brian. From plotting playful pranks that involve strangers booping her husband’s nose, to confessing her impulsive late-night decision to give herself bangs (and the internet’s fiery opinions about them), Tara dives into how she and Br…

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Phytoplankton Nutrition and Brain Health: Unlocking Microscopic Power for Human Vitality with David Hunter 35:34

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In this episode of Healthy Waves by Healthy Mind By Avik™, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with David Hunter, founder of Global Phytoplankton Alliance, to uncover the untapped potential of marine phytoplankton for human health, brain function, and sustainability. David shares how a microscopic ocean plant, often invisible to the naked eye, may hold…

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Breathwork, AI, and Stress: Practical Tools to Regain Clarity and Capacity with Roy Castleman 21:08

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Entrepreneurs don’t lack ambition; they lack capacity under pressure. In this direct conversation on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Roy Castleman—Wim Hof Method instructor, skydiver, and founder of the Elevated 360 approach—breaks down how breathwork, meditation, and targeted use of AI can free time, restore mental bandwidth, and sharpen decision-maki…

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Build a Business by Your Design: Human Design for Burnout-Free Leadership & Aligned Growth with Stefanie Carlstedt 22:39

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Stefanie Carlstedt—Human Design strategist and certified high-performance coach—to unpack how founders and teams can ditch one-size-fits-all playbooks and lead by design, not default. We cover what Human Design is (and isn’t), how it differs from personality questionnaires, practic…

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Reconnecting with Nature: Building Resilience and Renewal with Clara Schroeder 43:37

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In this episode of Healthy Waves, host Sana speaks with Clara Schroeder, ecotherapist, resilience trainer, and author of the upcoming book Re-Nature. Clara shares her journey of healing after a traumatic brain injury and how nature became her greatest teacher. Together, they explore how reconnecting with the natural world fosters emotional balance,…

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From Burnout to the “Messy Middle”: Reinventing Success with Soul with Becca Eve Young 28:28

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty talks with Becca Eve Young—former corporate strategist turned author and transformational coach—about navigating burnout, dismantling the “societal script,” and rebuilding a life anchored in intuition. Becca shares how losing the job, marriage, and familiar identity in quick succession became the…

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Habits That Reduce Pain, Boost Focus, and Extend Health with Dr. Braxton Nguyen 28:21

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On Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Braxton Nguyen, chiropractor and clinic owner of Access Health Centers (Portland & Beaverton), to break down why posture isn’t cosmetic—it’s structural and neurological. We cover the most common desk mistakes, simple daily corrections, how core strength and ergonomics protect your spine, an…