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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
10 hours ago
10 hours ago
Grief doesn’t follow a neat timeline—and it doesn’t ask for your permission before it changes you. In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sayan, author and grief advocate Kirsten O’Connor shares what life really looks like after sudden loss, and why “closure” is often the wrong goal.
This episode is for anyone grieving—or supporting someone who is. You’ll hear a grounded, honest view of grief as love, why silence can hurt more than saying the wrong thing, and how joy and sorrow can exist in the same breath.
About the Guest:
Kirsten O’Connor is the author of The Year After Kahlia and the founder of This Is Grief. She writes and speaks candidly about grief after the death of her 24-year-old daughter, Kahlia.
7. Episode Chapter
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00:08:29 — Grief without timelines: an honest space
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00:10:22 — The “before and after” identity split
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00:14:19 — The biggest myths: stages, “getting over it,” moving on
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00:17:03 — What to say (and how to keep the conversation open)
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00:19:45 — Shock, numbness, and time feeling unreal
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00:21:39 — The guilt of joy: holding two truths at once
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00:30:10 — Resources, rituals, and where to find Kirsten’s work
Key Takeaways:
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Grief isn’t a problem to solve—it’s love that keeps going.
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You can’t “do grief wrong”; your pace and your way are allowed.
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Silence and avoidance can deepen isolation—saying something imperfect is often better.
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Swap “I’m so sorry” with: “Can you tell me about them?” to keep connection open.
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Joy and grief can coexist; it’s not betrayal, it’s being human.
How to Connect With the Guest:
Website (resources + book): http://thisisgrief.nz/
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/
10 hours ago
10 hours ago
We spend so much of life doing what needs to be done—staying productive, staying strong—until the cost is losing touch with ourselves. In this episode of Healthy Waves, hosted by Sayan, we explore what shifts when you stop running and start listening inward.
This conversation is for anyone feeling exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in “push through” mode. Heidi Blackie shares how urgency, identity, and productivity can quietly pull us away from who we are—and how reconnecting doesn’t have to be another task. It can begin in 30 seconds.
About the Guest:
Heidi Blackie is an occupational therapist, speaker, and consultant. She’s the creator of Unshakeable Me, a science-meets-soul approach that helps women reconnect with themselves and reclaim inner strength.
Episode Chapters:
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00:02:33 Audio issues + rejoin: making space for real conversation
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00:09:06 The core theme: when momentum costs self-connection
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00:10:18 Early signs of disconnect: exhaustion, urgency, “time travel” thinking
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00:13:06 The productivity trap: when busy looks like purpose
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00:15:38 Deeper drivers: approval, unworthiness, resisting “sick” identity
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00:18:25 Men vs women: emotional permission, stigma, and cultural roles
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00:22:16 The micro-practice: 30–60 seconds of stillness + longer exhales
Key Takeaways:
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Notice “time travel” thinking (next thing, next thing) as an early burnout signal
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Question the belief that a full schedule equals a full life
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Create “micro-pauses” (30–60 seconds) instead of adding more routines
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Lengthen your exhale to signal safety and support nervous-system regulation
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Build self-trust through tiny, consistent moments—not big lifestyle overhauls
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Remember: connection isn’t fixing yourself; it’s returning to who you were beneath the noise
How to Connect With the Guest:
https://www.unshakableme.com/
Guest also mentioned: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, plus a free 15-minute Zoom call via her website.
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/
2 days ago
2 days ago
There’s a quiet kind of burnout that doesn’t come from doing too much—it comes from trying to force a digital space to support you, and feeling drained by it. On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, we sit down with Rebecca Hancock to talk about the stress your website may be creating behind the scenes.
This episode is for coaches, purpose-driven women, and anyone feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or avoidant about their online presence. You’ll leave with a clearer way to spot misalignment, reduce tech overwhelm, and take small, doable steps toward a website that supports your life—not the other way around.
About the Guest:
Rebecca Hancock helps hard-led coaches and purpose-driven women create online spaces that better support their lives and work. She also teaches a “Scene Method” and supports client acquisition alignment through targeted market research.
Episode Chapters:
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00:07:38 – The “quiet burnout” your website can create
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00:08:25 – What people blame vs. what’s really underneath
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00:10:18 – The biggest misconception about digital burnout
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00:11:07 – How motherhood/caregiving gaps show up online
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00:12:06 – Fear, avoidance, and self-protection (not laziness)
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00:13:49 – Where to begin without overwhelming yourself
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00:15:38 – Alignment + clarity: building from audience research
Key Takeaways:
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If your site feels heavy, it may be misaligned—not “broken.”
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Name the fear: overwhelm often masks self-protection and uncertainty.
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Start small: list what needs fixing, then break it into tiny tasks.
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If you’re stuck early, seek help sooner instead of abandoning it.
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Your website should support client acquisition—if it doesn’t, that’s a solvable gap.
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Use targeted market research to align your message with real audience needs.
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/
2 days ago
2 days ago
In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf (by Healthy Mind by Avik™), we explore a simple truth: sometimes the best healing tool isn’t control—it’s presence. Veterinarian and molecular biologist Jeff Feinman shares how his own experience with chronic symptoms reshaped the way he sees “clinical signs” in animals.
This conversation is for pet parents who feel anxious when something seems off, and for anyone tired of quick fixes. You’ll learn a calmer framework for supporting your pet’s wellbeing through presence, acceptance, patience, and trust—plus a practical way to track progress that goes beyond fear and urgency.
About the Guest:
Jeff Feinman is a veterinarian and molecular biologist who integrates conventional veterinary training with holistic approaches like homeopathy and energetic perspectives. He’s the author of an upcoming book on pet wellness and teaches through his platform HolisticActions.com.
Episode Chapter:
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00:03:10 — A new definition of pet wellness: healing through presence
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00:04:37 — Jeff’s turning point: symptoms as signals, not “problems”
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00:07:19 — The “fixer mindset” and why it keeps us stuck
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00:09:18 — How our stress shapes our pet’s nervous system and behavior
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00:12:52 — Pets as teachers of the present moment
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00:13:49 — The PATH framework: Presence, Acceptance, Trust, Health
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00:17:03 — BEAM check-in: Behavior, Energy, Appetite, Mood
Key Takeaways:
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Shift from “remove the symptom fast” to “support balance over time.”
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Use PATH: Presence, patience, perseverance + Acceptance + Trust → Health.
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When your pet is anxious, regulate your breathing first—slow and steady.
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Track healing with BEAM: Behavior, Energy, Appetite, Mood (early signals matter).
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Let pets lead you into the present moment—play, nature, connection, stillness.
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Don’t fight what’s happening; work with it and watch for gradual improvement.
How to Connect With the Guest:
https://www.holisticactions.com/ (and Jeff mentions a free “101” class and upcoming masterclasses through the platform).
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/
3 days ago
3 days ago
What if “magic” isn’t fantasy — it’s the way a child learns to trust themselves? In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, author and coach Terry Bean shares why a children’s book can quietly become a lifelong emotional toolkit.
This episode is for parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone raising young minds in a noisy world. You’ll hear how simple story moments, empathy-led questions, and a child-friendly mantra can help kids build self-esteem, reduce approval-seeking, and grow into kinder, steadier adults.
About the Guest:
Terry Bean is an author, speaker, and executive coach, and the creator of the children’s book Abracadabra and a companion coloring book. She writes to help children build trust in themselves and their “inner wizard.”
Episode Chapters:
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03:31 “Magic is perspective” — why stories shape belief early
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05:09 Building the “wizard within”: self-trust in a noisy world
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09:49 The real shift: inner approval vs. chasing validation
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12:53 Respect is listening with intent — not trying to win
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14:18 Why people open up to AI: fear of being judged
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17:04 How parents can use the book: questions, feelings, mantras
Key Takeaways:
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Ask kids “How do you feel?” during the story — then gently ask “Why?” to open real conversations.
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Teach inner approval early so confidence isn’t built on constant external validation.
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Pair confidence with empathy: strength without kindness disconnects us.
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Use simple mantras kids can remember (example shared: “Everything is always working out for me.”).
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Turn reading into a shared experience, not a lesson — the bond is the message.
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Help children practice listening with intent, so respect becomes a habit.
How to Connect With the Guest:
Website: Website: https://terrybeanauthor.com/
YouTube: Positive Talk Radio
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/
4 days ago
4 days ago
What if the spaces we celebrate and work in are quietly overwhelming a lot more people than we realize? In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Avik (with Sana filling in), this episode explores neurodiversity, sensory overwhelm, and what inclusion actually looks like beyond policies.
This conversation is for event creators, founders, HR leaders, and anyone who feels drained by noise-heavy culture. You’ll walk away with grounded insight on burnout stigma, boundaries as a leadership practice, and practical ways to build environments where more people can belong and thrive.
About the Guest:
Nika Brunet Milunovic is the founder of Calm Nest Collective, creating sensory-friendly, inclusive spaces for events, workplaces, and public venues. She’s also a social worker, PhD researcher focused on mental health and neurodiversity in the events industry, a mentor, and host of the Pink Nest podcast.
Episode Chapter:
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00:05:15 — Why loud “success culture” overwhelms the nervous system
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00:06:19 — Nika’s work: sensory-friendly design for events and workplaces
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00:09:05 — The “we’re all the same” design myth starts in school
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00:11:50 — Why neurodivergent people thrive in events—and the hidden cost
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00:14:04 — Burnout stigma: why freelancers stay silent to keep the next gig
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00:17:27 — Boundaries + values: the leadership operating system
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00:22:17 — “Festivals can’t accommodate everyone”—Nika’s direct response
Key Takeaways:
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Treat inclusion as design, not a policy checkbox—start with sensory needs.
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In high-intensity industries, regulation skills matter as much as performance.
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Normalize mental health like physical health—burnout isn’t a character flaw.
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Founders unintentionally recreate harmful systems when they break their own boundaries.
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“Ask, don’t assume”: real inclusion starts with curiosity and conversation.
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Sensory-friendly upgrades don’t have to be massive—intention + planning changes everything.
How to Connect With the Guest:
Nika is active on LinkedIn (primary). She’s also on Instagram, and you can find Calm Nest Collective and Pink Nest via her websites and social profiles mentioned here
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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