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Welcome to Healthy Mind By Avik ™ - ”Healthy Mind, Healthy Life”, a podcast that explores the connection between mental health and overall well-being. Join us each week as we delve into topics related to positive psychology, mindfulness, and personal development, and provide practical tips and strategies for cultivating a healthy and balanced mind.
Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send Avik a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik
Welcome to Healthy Mind By Avik ™ - ”Healthy Mind, Healthy Life”, a podcast that explores the connection between mental health and overall well-being. Join us each week as we delve into topics related to positive psychology, mindfulness, and personal development, and provide practical tips and strategies for cultivating a healthy and balanced mind.
Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send Avik a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik
Episodes

12 hours ago
12 hours ago
Many young people today quietly carry a heavy belief: “Maybe I’m just not enough.” In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Avik, we explore where that feeling comes from and how it can begin to shift.
Avik sits down with Brayden Black, known as the “Identity Restorer,” to discuss how identity often gets buried under labels, expectations, and past mistakes. This conversation is for anyone who feels trapped by self-doubt or defined by their circumstances. You’ll hear practical ways to separate who you are from what you’ve done, challenge limiting beliefs, and begin reclaiming a sense of purpose and personal worth.
About the Guest:
Brayden Black is a life coach and motivational speaker known as the “Identity Restorer.” He works with young people across the United States, helping them rediscover their identity, overcome limiting beliefs, and gain clarity about their purpose.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: The hidden struggle of feeling “not enough”
03:02 – Meet Brayden Black, the Identity Restorer
06:09 – Brayden’s personal journey through anxiety and self-doubt
08:06 – The biggest misconception about identity and worth
12:12 – Separating actions from identity: guilt vs. shame
16:10 – Circumstances, mindset, and personal control
21:50 – Practical exercise: Creating your personal “I AM” statement
Key Takeaways:
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Your identity exists before labels, achievements, or external validation.
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Worth is not defined by circumstances, social status, or success.
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Separating actions from identity helps reduce shame and build self-respect.
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Gratitude and mindset can reshape how we experience the same circumstances.
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Creating personal “I AM” statements can strengthen confidence and self-awareness.
How to Connect With the Guest:
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Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.
Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.
With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.
Contact:
💼 Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™
📧 Email: podcast@podhub.club
🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club/
📍 Based in: India & USA
🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik
🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest
📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/

12 hours ago
12 hours ago
What if you’re not “bad at time management”… you’re just leaking energy in places that don’t matter? In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life hosted by Yusuf, executive coach Mark Briggs unpacks why high performers hit a wall—even when the calendar looks “managed.”
This episode is for leaders, founders, and ambitious professionals who feel stretched thin but still want to lead with clarity. You’ll walk away with small, realistic shifts—like the “top 3 goals” rule, calendar alignment, and a gentler way to use AI as a thought partner—so your impact grows without burning you out.
About the Guest:
Mark Briggs is an executive coach, author, keynote speaker, and founder of Empyrean Group. He helps leaders find their “next gear,” where effort decreases and impact accelerates.
Episode Chapters:
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00:01:41 — Energy is the real constraint, not time
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00:03:37 — The pandemic shift: more time, less clarity
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00:05:19 — The grind myth and the “top 3 goals” rule
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00:07:49 — Broken promises to yourself = quiet anxiety
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00:09:22 — Calendar color-coding: do priorities actually show up?
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00:11:06 — Date night as a KPI for a well-led life
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00:16:47 — Using AI to find space, summarize, and create focus
Key Takeaways:
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Pick no more than 3 daily priorities; finish them before adding more.
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Run a weekly calendar test: do your stated goals appear on it?
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Treat “promises to self” as integrity—small follow-through reduces anxiety.
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Build a 15-minute morning routine (hydration, stretch, journal, gratitude, meditate).
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Use AI to brainstorm schedule gaps, summarize meetings, and surface next steps.
How to Connect With the Guest:
- Website: https://www.markbriggs.org/ (NextGear newsletter)
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Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.
Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.
With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.
Contact:
💼 Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™
📧 Email: podcast@podhub.club
🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club/
📍 Based in: India & USA
🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik
🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest
📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/

13 hours ago
13 hours ago
What happens when connection becomes optional and isolation starts to feel normal? On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, we explore why more young men are quietly retreating into screens—and what that withdrawal is really trying to protect.
This episode is for parents, partners, mentors, and young men who feel stuck between pressure and numbness. Guest David Savage unpacks how texting, gaming loops, fear of judgment, and fatherlessness can shape modern masculinity—and why small, relational shifts (not shame) can invite men back into real connection.
About the Guest:
David Savage is a father of four and the host of the podcast Wrestling with the Inner Man. He’s also the author of The Savage Path: A Memoir of Modern Masculinity, focused on helping young men reconnect with purpose and faith.
Episode Chapters:
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00:05:53 — When isolation becomes the new normal
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00:07:16 — The first signs: texting replacing real conversation
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00:08:14 — What changed in public life: earbuds, avoidance, disconnection
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00:10:03 — Why “screen addiction” is an incomplete explanation
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00:13:17 — The pressures young men carry that make retreat feel safer
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00:18:17 — How isolation shows up in dating, college, and work
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00:22:06 — Small shifts that help: mentorship and intergenerational support
Key Takeaways:
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Treat isolation as a signal, not a character flaw—ask what it’s protecting.
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Replace “lectures” with low-pressure invitations: a walk, a task, a shared hobby.
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Build real-world confidence through small skill reps (conversation, meetings, eye contact).
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Prioritize mentorship: a steady older guide can reduce shame and confusion.
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Watch for “shortcut culture” (easy wins, constant stimulation) and restore healthy challenge.
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Create spaces where young men can be honest without feeling judged or “fixed.”
How to Connect With the Guest:
Website: https://thesavagepath.com/
Podcast: Wrestling with the Inner Man (Apple & Spotify)
Book: The Savage Path: A Memoir of Modern Masculinity
Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch
DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik
Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.
Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.
With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.
Contact:
💼 Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™
📧 Email: podcast@podhub.club
🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club/
📍 Based in: India & USA
🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik
🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest
📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/

13 hours ago
13 hours ago
There are seasons when life goes quiet—like the screen just cuts to black. In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, former CNN producer Jamie Maglietta shares how that “dip to black” moment can become a turning point instead of a breakdown.
This episode is for anyone facing job loss, identity shifts, or that in-between space where the old plan doesn’t fit—but the new one isn’t clear yet. Jamie offers a grounded way to move forward: slow your mind while life speeds up, work with what you have, test your next steps, and let clarity arrive through action.
Episode Chapters:
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00:01:43 — When life “cuts to black” and the plan disappears
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00:02:42 — Jamie’s first real “dip to black” after career shifts
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00:03:42 — What “dip to black” means in live TV—and in real life
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00:06:25 — Why disruption takes time (and why it looks “sudden” online)
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00:08:01 — Embracing the mess: how reps create clarity
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00:09:18 — The liminal space: mourning what you lost and rebuilding identity
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00:15:44 — Doubt after clarity: anchoring without reverting to old patterns
About the Guest:
Jamie Maglietta is a former television news producer who worked at CNN. She now helps professionals become more media-ready and on-camera confident, and shares resources through her platform On Cam Ready.
Key Takeaways:
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Name your “dip to black” moment so you stop treating it like personal failure
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Don’t wait for certainty—test small moves until clarity shows up
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Mentally slow down when everything feels fast: ask “What do I know is true?”
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Commit to a direction for a set window (e.g., 3–6 months) before judging it
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Expect pivots inside pivots—adjust without turning it into self-doubt
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Stop producing everyone else’s life: step into the frame and build your own story
How to Connect With the Guest:
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YouTube: On Cam Ready
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Instagram: @jamie_maglietta
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Website: OnCamReady.com
Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch
DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik
Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.
Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.
With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.
Contact:
💼 Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™
📧 Email: podcast@podhub.club
🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club/
📍 Based in: India & USA
🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik
🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest
📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/
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16 hours ago
16 hours ago
There’s a moment many of us hit - where pushing harder stops working. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, guest hosted by Sana, we explore what it really means to restart and rebuild without shame or burnout—just honest clarity.
This conversation is for founders, professionals, and anyone in a reset season who feels the fear of “starting over.” Phil Bacon shares how real rebuilds happen: through go/no-go moments, stripping things back to what works, and choosing safety over ego—so the next chapter is sustainable, not just impressive.
About the Guest:
Phil Bacon is a fractional CMO and marketing strategist, and the creator of the Potato Marketing Method. He has spent over two decades helping businesses return to fundamentals that support real growth.
Episode Chapters:
- 00:08:06 — What “restart and rebuild” means for this episode
- 00:11:00 — “You’ve hit the wall”: the emotional truth of reset moments
- 00:13:52 — Cease-and-desist, redundancy, and the hard reset at Christmas
- 00:16:49 — 2020: lockdown, a newborn, and choosing to go all-in
- 00:20:15 — The studio lesson: “Strip it back” when it stops working
- 00:22:33 — Rebranding, saying no to 36 clients, and rebuilding sanity
Key Takeaways:
- Treat rebuild seasons like a go/no-go checkpoint, not a personal failure.
- When something feels off, don’t add more—go backward to where it last worked.
- Build Plan B, C, D while Plan A is healthy—protection reduces panic.
- If your business depends on you too much, fix the system—not your stamina.
- Saying “no” can be a growth strategy: it filters alignment and restores energy.
- Rebuilds work best when safety is non-negotiable—for you, your family, and your team.
How to Connect With the Guest:
Phil shared that the best way to connect is LinkedIn (search: Philip Bacon — “with one L”).
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🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️
Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate the platform now reaches 200K+ global listeners across 6000+ episodes, uniting voices, breaking stigma, and reminding us that every story matters.
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3 days ago
3 days ago
In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sana (filling in for Avik), we ask a simple question: What if your symptoms aren’t random—what if they’re signals? This episode explores how trauma can keep the stress response “switched on,” shaping sleep, digestion, immunity, and the way the body holds tension.
This conversation is for anyone living with chronic stress, fatigue, pain, brain fog, or health patterns that feel hard to explain—especially listeners curious about mind-body healing without shame. Christina breaks down PTSD vs. complex trauma, how collective trauma can show up across communities, and why healing often needs more than talk therapy alone.
About the Guest:
Christina Simmons, LCSW-C is an integrative trauma therapist and educator. She supports Black women and women of color with trauma healing through mind-body approaches, including nervous system regulation and somatic work.
Episode Chapter:
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09:33 — The real theme: trauma as a root system of illness
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12:25 — When the stress “switch” won’t turn off
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14:43 — How trauma shows up: sleep, digestion, immune changes
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16:52 — PTSD vs. CPTSD: why developmental trauma matters
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20:20 — Why systems treat symptoms instead of roots
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28:13 — Epigenetics + collective trauma in the body
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37:31 — Why talk therapy alone often isn’t enough
Key Takeaways:
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Notice “always on” signs: poor sleep, gut issues, fatigue, brain fog, inflammation patterns
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Replace self-blame with curiosity: “What has my body had to survive?”
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Understand the difference between single-event trauma and long-term developmental trauma
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Consider trauma healing as part of a wider health plan, not the only explanation
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Start with regulation: track your breath and gently shift it to support nervous system safety
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Explore modalities beyond talk therapy when reconnection is the goal
How to Connect With the Guest:
Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch
DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik
Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik™️. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.
Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.
With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.
Contact:
💼 Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™
📧 Email: podcast@podhub.club
🌐 Website: https://www.podhub.club/
📍 Based in: India & USA
🎧 Listen to all podcast shows: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik
🤝 Be a guest: https://www.healthymindbyavik.com/beaguest
📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/

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