Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

In this episode of Healthy Waves, Avik Chakraborty speaks with Todd "Max" Carey, director of Dutch Kink, a groundbreaking documentary exploring the intersection of kink, consent, and Buddhism. Max shares insights from his travels across 137 countries, diving into how consensual kink fosters trust, communication, and deeper intimacy. Together, they challenge cultural norms and discuss the importance of open-mindedness in creating healthier relationships.

About the Guest:
Todd "Max" Carey is an internationally traveled filmmaker and visionary behind Dutch Kink. He brings a bold perspective to exploring consent, intimacy, and sexual wellness. Max’s unique journey spans decades of cultural exploration, aiming to shatter societal taboos and promote honesty in human connections.

Key Takeaways:

• Consent and communication are vital in any relationship.
• Negotiation fosters trust and openness.
• Challenging societal norms allows for deeper intimacy and understanding.

Listener Learning:
Be open and honest in all your relationships—ask, listen, and respect boundaries to foster true connection.

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes two remarkable guests, Rick Cheatham and Jessica Harris. Rick, a former firefighter, shares his journey of overcoming immense personal loss, including the tragic death of his son, addiction, and a life-altering injury. Jessica, a licensed psychotherapist, discusses healing from trauma, disordered eating, and unhealthy relationship patterns, offering insights into reclaiming self-worth and body image.

About the Guests:

• Rick Cheatham: A life and career transformation coach, Rick is a former fire captain who has battled addiction, endured the loss of his son, and survived a severe injury. He now dedicates his life to helping others through life's toughest challenges.
• Jessica Harris: A licensed psychotherapist with over seven years of experience, Jessica specializes in helping individuals heal from trauma, disordered eating, and body image issues, with a focus on the BIPOC community.

Key Takeaways:

• How grief can reshape your life and finding a "new normal."
• The importance of confronting addiction and emotional trauma.
• Practical strategies for healing from trauma and reclaiming self-worth.

One Learning for Listeners: Healing requires vulnerability, forgiveness, and the courage to confront your darkest moments, but it can lead to profound personal transformation.

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik sits down with Colby Wegter, a globally recognized digital marketer and founder of the Autonomial Agency. Colby shares his personal journey of burnout while building a top 100 digital marketing agency, and how he redefined success by focusing on owning his time. The discussion dives into the early warning signs of burnout, how to manage energy effectively, and how aligning work with personal purpose can prevent burnout. If you're juggling professional success and personal well-being, this episode will resonate with you.

About the Guest:

Colby Wegter is a top 1% globally recognized digital marketer and the founder of Autonomial Agency. Having experienced burnout multiple times in the fast-paced world of business, Colby has transformed his approach to work and life. Now, he helps business owners, especially in creative and marketing industries, reclaim their time and avoid stress by aligning their work with purpose and learning how to manage energy efficiently.

Key Takeaways:

1. Burnout can be self-induced – By saying "yes" to too many responsibilities, Colby found himself overwhelmed and out of balance. Learning to set boundaries and prioritize is essential.
2. Burnout is not just about long hours – It’s about energy management and whether the work aligns with your personal purpose and values.
3. Recognizing the signs – Physical and mental signs like lethargy, poor eating habits, and lack of sleep are indicators that burnout is looming. Acting early can prevent a deeper burnout.
4. Aligning purpose and work – Working towards something that aligns with your core values makes sustained work fulfilling and prevents burnout.

One Learning for Listeners:

Burnout is not only a result of working long hours but a misalignment between what you're doing and why you're doing it. When your work doesn't align with your values or purpose, burnout can happen much faster. Understanding this distinction and learning to manage your energy accordingly is crucial for long-term well-being and professional success.

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty explores the transformative power of sound healing and spiritual growth with guest Bjorn Lestrud, founder of Blue Dragon Healing. Bjorn shares his incredible journey from a high-paced corporate life to embracing ancient shamanic practices, sound therapy, and plant medicine. Together, they discuss how these modalities promote emotional clarity, spiritual awakening, and authentic self-expression. Tune in to learn how alternative healing methods can lead to profound personal transformation.

About the Guest:
Bjorn Lestrud is a sound healer and founder of Blue Dragon Healing. After leaving a successful corporate career, Bjorn embarked on a global journey of self-discovery, eventually settling in Tulum, Mexico. Here, he embraced ancient shamanic practices, sound therapy, and plant medicine, which allowed him to heal emotionally and physically. Now, he guides others in their own healing journey, helping them unlock their inner potential through authentic self-expression.

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Key Takeaways:

• Sound therapy can facilitate deep emotional and physical healing.
• Shamanic practices, when combined with sound and plant medicine, can help release blockages and promote spiritual growth.
• Authentic self-expression is a powerful tool for personal transformation.

One Learning for Listeners:
Opening yourself to new healing modalities and self-expression can lead to profound shifts in your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Leah Turner, a grief expert who shares her journey through profound loss—including the death of her father, a devastating house fire, and her son's battle with addiction. Leah discusses how grief comes in many forms, the importance of facing it head-on, and how faith has played a role in her healing.

About the Guest: Leah Turner is a writer, speaker, and grief expert who has faced multiple life-altering losses. Her experiences with grief have led her to help others process their own pain, whether from death, addiction, or other forms of loss. Leah uses her personal story to empower people to find hope and healing.

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Key Takeaways:

• Grief isn't just about death; it comes in many forms.
• Healing requires acknowledging and processing grief, not rushing through it.
• Faith and finding peace in God can provide comfort in times of deep pain.
• Daily progress, no matter how small, can lead to long-term healing.

Listener Learning: Grief is not something to "get over"; it's an invitation to deeper healing and understanding of yourself. Taking small steps daily can help you move forward, even in the midst of profound loss.

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Sue Corl, an international speaker, author, and founder of Crown of Beauty International. Born with a severe cleft palate and enduring over 26 major surgeries, Sue shares her journey of overcoming intense bullying and physical challenges. Through the support of her mother, her deep faith, and holistic practices, Sue transformed her life and now empowers women worldwide to embrace their unique beauty and purpose. This episode delves into finding inner strength through adversity, the healing power of faith, and the importance of self-worth.

About the Guest:

Sue Corl is an international speaker, author, missionary, and founder of Crown of Beauty International, a ministry dedicated to empowering women by helping them rediscover their identity and worth. Despite facing severe physical challenges, including being born with a cleft palate and undergoing numerous surgeries, Sue found strength through her faith and family support. She is passionate about sharing her story to inspire others, especially women, to overcome life's obstacles and walk confidently in their purpose.

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of resilience and perseverance in the face of physical and emotional challenges.
• How a supportive family, particularly Sue’s mother, played a critical role in her healing and survival.
• The profound impact of faith and spiritual belief in transforming one's outlook and overcoming feelings of inadequacy.
• Understanding that each individual is "fearfully and wonderfully made," and that personal challenges do not define one’s worth.
• The power of embracing one's unique journey and using past struggles to inspire and uplift others.

One Learning for Listeners:

Your past struggles and adversities, no matter how severe, can be transformed into a source of strength, purpose, and inspiration when you embrace your unique journey and lean on faith, community, and self-empowerment.

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