Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

What if joy isn’t something you wait for—but something you practice? In this episode, Cathy “the Laughing Bean Queen” Nesbitt shows how intentional laughter can quickly shift your state when life feels heavy.

This conversation is for anyone feeling stressed, tense, isolated, or emotionally worn down. You’ll learn how laughter supports breath, presence, and resilience—without pretending everything is fine—and how to start a simple daily “dose” at home.

About the Guest:

Cathy Nesbitt (kathysclub.com) is known as the “Laughing Bean Queen” and has run a worm composting business for 24 years. Introduced to laughter yoga in 2012, she now leads a free weekly Laughter Club.

Episode Chapter:

• 00:04:35 — Choosing joy when the world feels heavy

• 00:05:42 — When laughter became intentional (and changed everything)

• 00:08:06 — Why “fake” laughter still works in the body

• 00:10:38 — Permission to play: laughing without denying reality

• 00:15:17 — Breath, nervous system reset, and practical stress relief

• 00:20:41 — The mirror method: smile, self-hug, and Ho’oponopono

Key Takeaways:

• Treat laughter like a daily practice—small, consistent doses beat “one and done.”

• Use laughter to trigger deeper breathing and bring yourself back to the present.

• When you feel stressed, pause, inhale, and laugh briefly to reset before reacting.

• Start with a mirror routine: smile, add a gentle giggle, and offer yourself kindness.

• Try Ho’oponopono in the mirror: “I love you. I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you.”

• Choose connection: laughter with others helps reduce isolation and softens reactivity.

How to Connect With the Guest:

Website: https://cathysclub.com
Free Laughter Club: Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time (30 minutes)

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Some people break every “health rule” and still live long lives—while others do everything “right” and struggle. This episode digs into that uncomfortable gap and what it may reveal about meaning, motivation, and the inner life.

If you’re tired of surface-level wellness advice, Allen (aka “the Paraclete”) offers a purpose-first lens: joy, curiosity, community, and a compelling reason to wake up can shape how we endure, adapt, and keep moving forward—personally and collectively.

About the Guest:

Allen, also known as the Paraclete, joins from Miami, Florida. He’s the author of The Modern Citizen, inspired by Carl Jung’s reflections on the “modern man” and humanity’s future.

Episode Chapters:

• 00:06:50 — The core question: why health outcomes feel unfair

• 00:08:31 — Family patterns of longevity vs. illness

• 00:09:05 — Purpose as a hidden longevity factor

• 00:10:00 — The “free soul” uncle: joy, friends, and living untamed

• 00:13:07 — The teacher aunt: service, creativity, and staying engaged

• 00:15:16 — Society as an individual: mindset scales up

• 00:27:02 — Final message: build inner strength when life gets dark

Key Takeaways:

• Identify one “reason to be alive” you’ll act on daily (service, art, learning, community).

• Audit your inner world weekly: pessimism, resentment, meaning, hope—then adjust.

• Replace rigid “rules” with sustainable joy anchors: humor, friends, curiosity, play.

• Share what you’re learning before it turns into isolation or rumination.

• Build unity skills: listen, collaborate, and focus on solutions over division.

How to Connect With the Guest:

• Book: The Modern Citizen (Amazon KDP)

• Email: theparaclete9@gmail.com

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What happens when your voice—your identity, expression, and connection—suddenly changes? This episode explores how life can be rebuilt after an unexpected loss that reshapes who you are.

Hosted by Sayan on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, this conversation is for anyone navigating sudden change, grief, or identity shifts. Guest Eileen Meehan shares how radical acceptance, inner resources, and community helped her move forward after a voice disorder altered her personal and professional life.

About the Guest:
Eileen Meehan is a longtime special education teacher and lifelong choir singer who was diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia. She is a volunteer with Dysphonia International and an advocate for awareness and support.

Key Takeaways:

• Identity can exist beyond physical abilities or roles

• Radical acceptance begins with redefining “normal”

• Mental health support can anchor major life transitions

• Community matters most where performance is not required

• Service to others can restore purpose after loss

How to Connect With the Guest:
Website: https://dysphonia.org/  (request contact with Eileen through the site)

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Ambition can look like progress on the outside, while quietly draining you on the inside. This episode explores what happens when you keep achieving, but your mental health starts paying the price.

On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan speaks with Sheekha Singh about burnout, identity, and the invisible expectations that drive high performers—especially from an immigrant lens. If you’re juggling roles, saying yes too often, and struggling to protect your energy, you’ll leave with practical shifts to pursue goals without losing yourself.

About the Guest:

Sheekha Singh is an award-winning author, tech leader, and host of the podcast Rise and Tell with Sheekha. She wrote Unburnable Ambition to reframe hustle culture and help high achievers pursue success sustainably.

Key Takeaways:

• Audit what your ambition is costing your mental health and relationships

• Redefine “success” for yourself—not family, teachers, or culture

• Use a simple “no” script that’s firm, kind, and consistent

• Compare “value vs. drain” before accepting new commitments

• Schedule 5–15 minutes daily to do nothing—no screens, no input

• Start boundary-setting with family first, then expand outward

How to Connect With the Guest:

Website: https://sheekhasingh.com 
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sheekhasingh_writer 
Podcast: Rise and Tell with Sheekha (all platforms)
Books: Available on Amazon

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Unresolved contracts, vague agreements, and ignored legal risks quietly drain mental energy for business owners. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sayan explores how preventable business issues often become invisible stressors that affect focus, sleep, and peace of mind.

This conversation is for entrepreneurs, founders, and small business owners who feel overwhelmed by constant background stress. Joined by business law attorney Matthew Fornaro, the episode focuses on how preparation, structure, and early action can reduce both legal exposure and emotional load—helping leaders protect their companies without sacrificing mental well-being.

About the Guest:
Matthew Fornaro is a business law attorney based in South Florida. He has worked with business owners since 2003, focusing on contracts, disputes, and legal decision-making for small businesses and entrepreneurs.

Key Takeaways:

• Many legal stressors in business are preventable with early preparation

• Written business plans and contracts reduce uncertainty and anxiety

• Lack of structure often creates long-term emotional strain

• Seeking professional support early helps regain control

• Managing what you can control reduces mental overload

How to Connect With the Guest:
 Matthew Fornaro's Website 

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