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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
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What if the thing that keeps us “connected” is also thinning our relationships? In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Avik, filmmaker Michal “Hali” Zebede shares how time in Cuba—where internet is limited—revealed what we lose when attention is always for sale.
For anyone who feels always-on yet lonely, or ashamed of screen time. You’ll leave with a kinder reset: simple boundaries, practical tools, and community support that helps it stick.
About the Guest:
Michal “Hali” Zebede is an award-winning writer/director/producer with work on ABC, Disney, Hulu, AMC, Sony, Freeform, and Amazon. She’s creating the film Cuba Paraiso and founded the Unplugged Movement.
Episode Chapters:
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00:04:08 — The loneliness paradox: always connected, still alone
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00:06:46 — Cuba as a mirror: what presence feels like without constant data
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00:11:23 — Attention for sale: why “always-on” life drains our wellbeing
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00:16:08 — “I’m more connected than ever”: depth vs. reach
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00:25:30 — The reset: first/last hour phone-free + OneSec/Opal
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00:27:59 — Inside Cuba Paraiso: eye contact, aliveness, real connection
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00:32:20 — Making it stick: community, accountability, self-compassion
Key Takeaways:
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First hour (and last hour) of the day: phone-free.
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Use a pause tool (OneSec/Opal) before opening scroll-heavy apps.
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Choose depth: one walk/coffee a week, in real life.
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Try one weekend day unplugged—solo in nature or with a friend.
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Slip? Notice it. Restart with compassion.
How to Connect With the Guest:
Instagram: Cuba Paraiso
Instagram: Hali's page
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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
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