Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Chris Scott, the founder of Boscheto, to discuss how entrepreneurs can achieve sustainable business growth without burning out.

Many business owners believe in the myth that working 24/7 leads to success. But Chris debunks this misconception and shares actionable strategies for working smarter, not harder. He introduces his SBI 3 framework (Innovate, Implement, Improve) to help business owners focus on efficiency, eliminate execution debt, and make small, high-impact changes that drive long-term success.

If you're an entrepreneur struggling with burnout, overwhelmed by endless to-do lists, or feeling stuck in the hustle cycle, this episode is for you!

 

About the Guest – Chris Scott  

Chris Scott is a PMP-certified project manager, change management expert, and founder of Boscheto, a company dedicated to helping small businesses overcome challenges and scale sustainably. He’s on a mission to solve 50,000 business problems by 2030, empowering business owners to build long-lasting, efficient operations without sacrificing their well-being.

His SBI 3 system helps businesses focus on solving root problems, testing solutions with minimal risk, and continuously improving.

 

Key Takeaways from the Episode  

✅ More hours ≠ More results – Effort without execution is just wasted energy.
✅ The 80/20 Rule – 80% of your results come from 20% of your highest-value work.
✅ Execution debt – Business inefficiencies pile up and lead to burnout.
✅ SBI 3 Framework – Solve real problems, test small, and improve continuously.
✅ Small, high-impact improvements beat big, risky changes.
✅ Find what works for YOU – Cut through the noise and focus on a sustainable system.

 

Connect with Chris Scott  

🔗 Website: Boscheto
📩 Newsletter: Get weekly actionable insights from Chris
📌 Execution Playbook (Free Download): [Link in Show Notes]
💼 LinkedIn: Connect with Chris

 

Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?  

🎙 DM Me on PodMatch – Send a message
📩 Subscribe to Our Newsletter – Join here
👥 Join Our Community – Connect on NAS.IO

 

Stay Tuned & Follow Us!
📺 YouTube
📸 Instagram
📖 Threads
👍 Facebook
💼 LinkedIn

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review! 🚀

#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #entrepreneurship #burnout #worksmarternotharder #businessgrowth #podmatch

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Bonnie D’Arcangelo, a clinical herbalist and holistic health consultant, to discuss the hidden benefits of silicon in our diet. Silicon, often overlooked in favor of calcium or magnesium, plays a crucial role in bone health, skin elasticity, cardiovascular function, and even longevity. Bonnie shares eye-opening insights on how declining soil quality has reduced our natural silicon intake and why silicon-rich foods and supplements are key to staying youthful and strong.

Bonnie also dives into her work at Aetherbal, where she has developed a silicon plasma hydrate formula that enhances healing, reduces pain, and supports nerve function. If you're looking for practical ways to add silicon to your diet, or curious about the latest research on silicon and Alzheimer's prevention, this episode is a must-listen!

 

About the Guest – Bonnie D’Arcangelo  

Bonnie D’Arcangelo is a clinical herbalist, holistic health consultant, and aromatherapist with deep expertise in plant-based medicine and innovative healing techniques. As the founder of Aetherbal, she has pioneered advanced herbal topicals infused with silicon plasma, designed to relieve pain and accelerate tissue repair. Her work blends ancient herbal wisdom with cutting-edge science, offering natural solutions for long-term wellness.

 

Key Takeaways:  

✅ Silicon is essential for bone strength, skin health, and cardiovascular function but is often missing from modern diets.
✅ Natural sources of silicon include leafy greens, unprocessed water, and whole grains, but supplementation may be necessary.
✅ Orthosilicic acid is the most absorbable form of silicon, available in liquid form or topical applications for better absorption.
✅ Silicon helps remove aluminum from the body, which has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegeneration.
✅ Plasma-based silicon formulations can help improve nerve function, repair cartilage, and reduce pain naturally.
✅ The happiest and longest-living people often consume silicon-rich water and maintain positive emotional well-being.

 

Connect with Bonnie D’Arcangelo & Aetherbal  

🔗 Website:Aetherbal.com
🌎 International Shipping Available!

 

Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?  

📩 DM on PodMatch: Connect Here

 

Join Our Community & Stay Inspired!  

📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter:Healthy Mind Newsletter
👥 Join the Community:Nas.io/healthymind

 

Follow Us for More Wellness Insights!  

📺 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife
📷 Instagram:@podhealth.club
🧵 Threads:@podhealth.club
📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind
🔗 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty

 

🎙️ If you found this episode valuable, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit! 🚀💡 #podmatch #healthymind #wellness #podmatch

In this mind-blowing episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Andy West, motivational speaker and author of Dopamine Mountain and Anhedonia Wastelands. Andy shares powerful, science-backed dopamine hacks to boost motivation, mental resilience, and peak performance.

From overcoming long Covid, chronic fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction to training her brain for sustained focus and success, Andy reveals how small dopamine shifts can transform your energy, mindset, and productivity.

Discover how simple habits like morning movement, dopamine detoxing, and strategic rewards can help you rewire your brain, break free from burnout, and reclaim control over your life.

 

About Our Guest – Andy West  

Andy West is a motivational speaker, neuroscience researcher, and the author of Dopamine Mountain and Anhedonia Wastelands. After battling severe long Covid for nearly four years, she hacked her dopamine system to restore motivation, mental clarity, and focus. Today, she helps others reset their brains for success, resilience, and personal growth.

 

Key Takeaways:  

✅ Dopamine is NOT just a feel-good chemical – it’s the key to motivation, focus, and mental resilience.
✅ Instant gratification drains dopamine – social media, sugar, and binge-watching are silently sabotaging your motivation.
✅ The #1 Morning Hack – Do something challenging before rewarding yourself to rewire your brain for success.
✅ Cold showers, journaling, and physical effort can boost dopamine naturally.
✅ Struggling with low motivation? Train dopamine to work for you, not against you, using small, daily changes.

 

Connect with Andy West:  

📌 Instagram & Facebook:@DopamineMountain
📌 Website:dopaminemountain.com
📌 Books:Dopamine Mountain & Anhedonia Wastelands (Available online)

 

Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?  

DM me on PodMatch and let's connect!
🔗 DM Me Here

 

Stay Tuned & Follow Us!  

💌 Subscribe to the Newsletter:Healthy Mind by Avik
👥 Join Our Community:Health & Mind Hub

📺 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife
📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club
🧵 Threads:@podhealth.club
📘 Facebook:Healthy Mind Podcast
🔗 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty

 

🚀 If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who needs a dopamine reset! Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review for more powerful insights every week.

#DopamineHacks #MentalResilience #Motivation #HealthyMind #BrainHealth #Neuroscience #podmatch

In this episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes the extraordinary Aisha Makara, an artist, entrepreneur, author, and global traveler who has redefined what it means to live freely and fearlessly. From growing up as an orphan to traveling over 60 countries, launching businesses, and even sending her art to outer space with SpaceX, Aisha’s story is a testament to resilience, creativity, and limitless possibilities.

We dive into the power of reinvention, how to overcome self-doubt, and why joyful living is a conscious choice. Aisha shares lessons from her nomadic lifestyle, her involvement with Burning Man, and the philosophy behind her book, "The Joyful Living Guidebook". If you've ever felt stuck or uninspired, this episode will challenge you to break free from limitations and start creating a life of purpose and passion.

About the Guest – Aisha Makara  

Aisha Makara is a multifaceted creative force, blending art, engineering, business, and travel into a life of true self-expression. From founding a boutique hotel & property management company in Lisbon to living a nomadic lifestyle in a custom van, Aisha is constantly exploring, reinventing, and inspiring others to embrace their own path to freedom. She believes that everyone has the power to create a life filled with joy, authenticity, and adventure.

Key Takeaways:  

✅ Reinvention is a choice – You don’t have to stay in one version of yourself forever. Embrace change.
✅ Fear is a mindset – The unknown isn’t something to be afraid of; it’s an opportunity to grow.
✅ Creativity is for everyone – You don’t need to be an artist to live creatively. Dance, travel, explore!
✅ The key to joy is presence – Stop worrying about the future; happiness is in today’s small moments.
✅ Surround yourself with the right people – Find a community that uplifts and inspires you.
✅ Burning Man teaches radical creativity & giving – A reminder that abundance comes from sharing.

How to Connect with Aisha Makara  - https://aisha.today/ 

 

Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Waves?  

📩 DM on PodMatch: Connect Here

Join Our Community & Stay Inspired!  

📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter:Healthy Mind Newsletter
👥 Join the Community:Nas.io/healthymind

Follow Us for More Inspiration!  

📺 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife
📷 Instagram:@podhealth.club
🧵 Threads:@podhealth.club
📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind
🔗 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty

🎙️ Loved this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this! 🚀✨ #podmatch #creativity #freedom #healthywaves

Fear of job interviews and imposter syndrome can be crippling, but they don't have to hold you back. In this powerful conversation, business strategist and bestselling author Nathan Seal shares practical strategies for building confidence, overcoming self-doubt, and excelling in career advancements. Nathan, who has spent over 20 years hiring, mentoring, and training professionals, offers actionable insights from his book series, "The Professional’s Playbook."

From reframing negative thoughts to leveraging AI for interview prep, Nathan dives deep into the mindset shifts that help professionals break through mental barriers. Whether you're looking to land your dream job, get a promotion, or simply build more confidence, this episode will equip you with the tools to push past fear and take control of your career.

 

About Our Guest – Nathan Seal  

Nathan Seal is a serial entrepreneur, business strategist, and bestselling author with decades of experience in real estate, hospitality, and business consulting. Having conducted over 1,000 job interviews, he understands the mental challenges professionals face and has developed a playbook for success. His latest book, "Go Get It", is a job seeker’s guide to staying motivated, prepared, and landing the right opportunity.

 

Key Takeaways  

✔️ Fear is natural, but it doesn’t define you – Learn how to channel anxiety into confidence.
✔️ Reframe imposter syndrome – Recognize your achievements and shift from "I'm not qualified" to "I have the skills to learn and grow."
✔️ Practice interviews with AI – Use ChatGPT or other tools to simulate tough job interview questions.
✔️ Body language matters – Confidence isn't just in words; posture, eye contact, and a firm handshake can set the tone.
✔️ Ask for what you want – Employers respect candidates who express their value boldly.
✔️ Build mental sharpness – Keep challenging yourself with entrepreneurial thinking, no matter where you are.

 

Connect with Nathan Seal  

🔗 Get his book, "Go Get It" – Available on Amazon
🔗 Follow Nathan on LinkedIn – Nathan Seal
🔗 Explore his business & coaching programs – Nathan's Website

 

Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?  

📩 DM on PodMatch:Click Here
📩 Subscribe to Newsletter:Click Here
📩 Join Our Community:Click Here

 

Stay Tuned & Follow Us!  

▶️ YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife
📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club
📱 Threads:@podhealth.club
📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind
💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty

🎙️ If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear this! 🚀

#podmatch #careerconfidence #jobinterviewtips #impostersyndrome #mentalhealth #healthymindbyavik #entrepreneurship #podmatch

In this powerful episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with two incredible guests, Susan Michel and Jen Yundt Coles, to explore the deep connection between mental well-being, spiritual healing, and gut health.

Susan Michel, a two-time suicide survivor, shares her journey from despair to joy, guided by A Course in Miracles and the transformative power of forgiveness and gratitude.

Jen Yundt Coles, aka The SIBO Coach, dives into how gut health impacts mental clarity, stress, and overall well-being. She reveals her own struggles with chronic digestive issues and how she turned her healing into a mission to help others overcome SIBO and gut dysfunction.

This episode is packed with insights on self-love, emotional healing, and holistic wellness—offering practical tools to transform your health from the inside out.

 

About the Guests  - Susan Michel  

Susan Michel is the author of Surrender to Joy: From Suicide to Serenity, where she shares her personal healing journey through A Course in Miracles. She helps others find inner peace by shifting from fear to love, practicing forgiveness, and embracing joy.

 

🔗 Connect with Susan
🌍 Website: www.surrendertojoy.net
📖 Book: Surrender to Joy – Available on Amazon

 

Jen Yundt Coles | The SIBO Coach  

Jen is a functional medicine health coach specializing in gut health, particularly SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). After decades of battling chronic digestive issues and stress-related illness, she now helps high-performing professionals optimize their gut-brain connection for mental clarity and peak performance.

 

🔗 Connect with Jen
🌍 Website: www.thesibocoach.com
💡 Take the SIBO Quiz and explore free gut health resources on her site!

 

Key Takeaways  

✔️ Healing starts from within – Whether through spiritual growth or functional medicine, awareness and action are the first steps to transformation.
✔️ The gut-brain connection is real – Chronic stress and trauma can lead to gut imbalances, impacting mental health.
✔️ Forgiveness & gratitude are keys to joy – Releasing emotional blocks allows healing and happiness to flow.
✔️ Self-love isn’t selfish – You can’t pour from an empty cup; prioritize your well-being first.st
✔️ Boundaries matter – Protecting your energy and setting healthy limits is crucial for long-term healing.

 

Stay Connected & Join the Community!  

Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM me on PodMatch!
💬 DM Me Here: PodMatch

✨ Subscribe & Stay Inspired
📩 Newsletter: Healthy Mind by Avik
🌍 Join the Community: Healthy Mind Community

 

📲 Follow Us!
▶️ YouTube: @healthymind-healthylife
📸 Instagram: @podhealth.club
🧵 Threads: @podhealth.club
📘 Facebook: Healthy Mind Podcast
💼 LinkedIn: Avik Chakraborty

If you loved today’s episode, share it with someone who needs to hear this! 💙✨

#mentalhealth #guthealth #forgiveness #healing #selflove #wellness #podmatch

In this deeply moving episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we explore the profound connection between writing, grief, and healing. Our guest, Jack Maher, a historical novelist and Emmy-winning journalist, shares how writing became a sanctuary after the heartbreaking loss of his wife, Becky.

Jack’s novel, Poppy: A Novel About a Colorful Colorado Life, is more than just a historical tale—it’s a tribute to his grandfather, Eric Douglas, a curator and champion of Native American art. Through storytelling, Jack not only preserved his grandfather’s legacy but also found a way to process his own grief.

Join us as we discuss:
✅ How storytelling can be a powerful tool for emotional healing
✅ The role of creativity in navigating loss
✅ Jack’s journey from television news to novel writing
✅ The importance of preserving family histories

This episode is a must-listen for anyone dealing with grief, seeking creative inspiration, or simply appreciating the power of storytelling.

 

About the Guest  

Jack Maher is a historical novelist and former Emmy-winning journalist with a deep passion for storytelling. His novel, Poppy, explores Colorado’s rich history and the legacy of his grandfather, Eric Douglas. After a successful career in television news, Jack turned to writing as a means of processing grief and honoring the past.

 

Key Takeaways  

✔️ Writing can be a powerful tool for healing, helping us process grief and honor memories.
✔️ Creativity—whether through writing, art, or music—can transform darkness into light.
✔️ Family legacies hold valuable lessons, and storytelling is a way to keep them alive.
✔️ Everyone has a story to tell, and the act of writing doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be honest.

 

Connect with Jack Maher  

📖 Grab a copy of Poppy: Available online – search for Poppy by Jack Maher
🌍 Visit his website: SandGoatManorPublishing.com
📍 Explore the Denver Art Museum & Haiwan Museum in Evergreen, Colorado to experience the history firsthand!

 

Stay Connected with Us!  

Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a message on PodMatch!
📩 DM Me Here:PodMatch Host Profile
📩 Subscribe to Our Newsletter:Healthy Mind by Avik
🌍 Join Our Community:Nas.io Health Mind

 

📢 Follow Us for More Inspiring Conversations:
🎥 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife
📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club
📝 Threads:@podhealth.club
📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind
💼 LinkedIn:Avik’s Profile

If you found this episode valuable, please subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who needs to hear it. 💙✨

#Podcast #HealthyMind #HealingThroughWriting #JackMaher #Storytelling #MentalHealth #podmatch

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Matthew Diamante, founder of Hey Tony, a marketing agency that helps small businesses master SEO and social media. With over 243,000 Instagram followers, Matthew has built a personal brand that simplifies digital marketing into actionable strategies. But today’s conversation goes beyond marketing.

We dive deep into work-life balance—does it even exist for entrepreneurs?—and the reality of failure in business. Is hustle culture the only way to success, or is there a smarter, more sustainable approach? Matthew shares candid insights about burnout, learning from failures, and how to build a business without losing yourself in the process. If you're an entrepreneur, creative, or someone struggling to juggle work and life, this episode is for you!

About the Guest:  

Matthew Diamante is the founder of Hey Tony, a digital marketing agency helping businesses dominate SEO and social media without breaking the bank. Having helped countless brands rank #1 on Google and grow their online presence, Matthew knows what it takes to build a thriving business. But beyond marketing, he understands the challenges of finding balance, failing forward, and staying sane while growing a company.

Key Takeaways:  

✅ Work-life balance is not about a perfect 50/50 split—it’s about intentional prioritization
✅ Hustle culture isn’t sustainable—working smart trumps mindless grinding
✅ Failure isn’t the end; it’s a learning opportunity—embrace it and pivot when necessary
✅ Burnout is real—get enough sleep, take breaks, and set boundaries to avoid it
✅ Take small steps forward—you don’t need to conquer the mountain in a day

 

Connect with Matthew Diamante:  

🔗 Website: HeyTony.ca
📲 Instagram, TikTok, YouTube: @MatthewDiamante
🔗 Find all links in the show notes!

 

Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?  

📩 DM me on PodMatch → Message Here

 

Stay Connected & Join Our Community!  

📩 Subscribe to Newsletter → Join Here
👥 Join Our Community → Join Now

 

📺 Follow us for more content:
🔹 YouTube → @healthymind-healthylife
📷 Instagram → @podhealth.club
🧵 Threads → @podhealth.club
📘 Facebook → Podcast: Healthy Mind
💼 LinkedIn → Connect with Avik

🔥 If this episode resonated with you, share it with fellow entrepreneurs, leave a review, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations!

🎙️ Always remember: It’s okay to fail, but it’s not okay to quit. Keep learning, keep growing, and most importantly—enjoy the process! #podmatch

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Kelly Leightner, an expert in personality intelligence and communication strategies. They explore the BANK methodology, a powerful system that helps entrepreneurs, business owners, and sales professionals improve communication based on personal values. Kelly breaks down how understanding personality types can increase sales, build stronger teams, and improve relationships—both in business and personal life.

Ever lost a sale, a client, or even a relationship because you just weren’t on the same page? Kelly reveals how we can adapt our communication to truly connect with others and drive real results.

 

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Why Communication Fails: The biggest mistakes business owners make in communication.

• The BANK Methodology: How to tailor your message to match the personality type of your audience.

• Sales & Relationships: How adapting to different communication styles can improve business, marriage, and even parenting.

• Digital Communication: Tips on how to navigate emails, social media, and online interactions more effectively.

• Actionable Steps: How to crack your own communication code and start improving today.

 

About Our Guest – Kelly Leightner  

Kelly is a certified expert in personality intelligence and the BANK methodology, a system designed to help people connect better and sell more by speaking to their audience’s core values. With a diverse background as a nurse, NLP practitioner, and coach, Kelly has seen firsthand how effective communication can transform relationships, sales, and leadership.

 

Connect with Kelly:  https://www.crackmycode.com/Kelly 

 

Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?  

DM on PodMatch: Message Me Here

📩 Subscribe to Newsletter: Join Here
🌎 Join Our Community: Connect Here

 

Follow Us for More:  

🎥 YouTube: @healthymind-healthylife
📸 Instagram: @podhealth.club
💬 Threads: @podhealth.club
📘 Facebook: Podcast Healthy Mind
💼 LinkedIn: Avik Chakraborty

💡 If this episode gave you an AHA moment, share it with someone who needs to hear it! Let’s build stronger relationships, businesses, and communities—one meaningful conversation at a time.

🎙️ Until next time, take care of your mind, body, and life!

#podmatch #healthymind #communication #sales #growth #business #success #podmatch

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Emily McDonald, a powerhouse business strategist and mentor for female entrepreneurs. Emily shares her eye-opening journey from building a successful business to experiencing severe burnout—and how she found a better way.

Together, they discuss the dangers of hustle culture, the signs of impending burnout, and why working smarter, not harder, is the future of entrepreneurship. Emily shares practical strategies on setting healthy boundaries, redefining success beyond productivity, and building a business that supports your life—not the other way around.

 

🎧 Listen in to learn:
✔️ Why hustle culture leads to burnout and failure
✔️ How boundaries actually help you show up better
✔️ The importance of aligning business goals with your ideal life
✔️ Simple shifts to break free from toxic work cycles
✔️ A powerful exercise to design your dream business and life

 

👤 About Emily McDonald: Emily McDonald is a business strategist, mentor, and founder who has helped countless female entrepreneurs build successful, sustainable businesses. She scaled her first company from her living room to seven figures, raised over $1M in venture capital, and now guides women to create businesses that align with their lives—without burnout.

 

🔗 Connect with Emily McDonald:  

📲 Instagram: @FounderEmily
👩‍💻 Free Female Founders Community: Join Here

 

💡 Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?  

💌 DM me on PodMatch:Send me a message
📩 Subscribe to my Newsletter:Join here
👥 Join Our Community:Connect on Nas.io

 

📲 Stay Tuned & Follow Us!  

📺 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife
📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club
🧵 Threads:@podhealth.club
📘 Facebook:Podcast: Healthy Mind
💼 LinkedIn:Avik Chakraborty

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs to hear it! Remember, you don't have to choose between success and well-being—you can have both. #podmatch