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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
Episodes
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
What happens when survival refuses to stay hidden? On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sana, Danielle Bainbridge shares the story behind Dandelion and what it means to write honestly about bipolar depression, identity, and being misread by the systems meant to help.
This episode is for listeners navigating mental health struggles, stigma, or the weight of being unseen. It offers language, perspective, and a gentler way to think about shame, self-advocacy, and telling the truth without softening your life for others.
About the Guest:
Danielle Bainbridge is the author of Dandelion, a memoir about living with bipolar depression. She speaks openly about diagnosis, psychiatric care, identity, and the realities behind mental health stigma.
Episode Chapter:
00:10:10 — Why this conversation matters
00:11:49 — Why Danielle wrote Dandelion
00:15:50 — The danger of romanticizing bipolar disorder
00:20:36 — Fear, stigma, and being judged
00:22:21 — When identity shapes diagnosis and care
00:26:44 — Moving beyond shame
00:30:13 — Is this level of honesty too much?
Key Takeaways:
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Honest storytelling can help people feel less alone.
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Mental illness should not be glamorized or simplified.
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Shame often delays care and self-understanding.
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Self-advocacy matters when systems dismiss your pain.
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Your struggles can be part of your story, not separate from it.
How to Connect With the Guest
Instagram: @quirkyprofessor_ | BlueSky: Danielle Bainbridge | Email: danielle.bainbridge@northwestern.edu
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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:
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Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
You can follow every productivity rule and still feel overwhelmed. In this episode of Healthy Waves, hosted by Avik, we explore why time management often isn’t the real problem — the story we tell ourselves is.
Entrepreneur and author Drewbie Wilson shares how he went from feeling stuck, unhealthy, and unfulfilled to transforming his life through deep inner work and intentional action. This conversation is for anyone who feels busy but not fulfilled, successful on the outside yet disconnected inside. You’ll discover how mindset, self-honesty, and clarity about what your time is truly worth can change the direction of your life.
About the Guest:
Drewbie Wilson is the founder of Call The Damn Leads, an author of four books, and a sales coach who has generated over $15 million in documented sales across multiple industries. His work focuses on mindset, sales performance, and personal accountability.
Episode Chapters:
00:04:01 – The hidden truth about productivity and overwhelm
00:05:25 – Introducing Drewbie Wilson and his transformation story
00:08:09 – Feeling successful on the outside but empty inside
00:13:09 – Mental health vs. mental strength: why both matter
00:17:09 – Calculating the real value of your time
00:24:06 – Why talented people still feel stuck
00:29:19 – The hardest belief Drewbie had to change
Key Takeaways:
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Being busy doesn’t mean being aligned with what truly matters.
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Mental health and mental strength grow together through intentional challenges.
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Knowing the real value of your time can transform how you work and live.
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Honest self-audits reveal where time is lost and opportunities exist.
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Personal growth begins when you accept that you deserve what you earn through effort.
How to Connect With the Guest:
Website: https://callthedamnleads.com/
Social: @CallTheDamnLeads
Books available on Amazon by searching “Drewbie Wilson”.
#mentalhealthpodcast #mindsetshift #personalgrowthjourney #selfawareness #timevalue #entrepreneurmindset #successmindset #growthmindset #productivityhabits #lifepurpose #innerwork #selfleadership #mentalfreedom
Wednesday Mar 11, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Anxiety and insomnia aren’t always a mindset problem—they can be chemistry and nervous-system overload. In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Avik, nutritionist Beverly Meyer unpacks GABA and the body’s “calm” circuitry.
This episode is for anyone who feels wired at night, overwhelmed by thoughts, or tired of chasing quick fixes. You’ll hear about sensory overload, the habit of catastrophizing, and practical ways to think about support through food, rest, and daily habits.
About the Guest:
Beverly Meyer is a clinical nutritionist and health educator (in practice since the 1980s) and the host of Primal Diet, Modern Health.
Episode Chapter:
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00:02:56 — Stress and poor sleep as signals, not “normal life”
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00:05:35 — Beverly’s burnout chapter and the moment she had to stop
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00:07:26 — Discovering GABA and why it changed everything
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00:08:57 — The big misconception: anxiety isn’t only psychological
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00:12:39 — Catastrophizing and how to return to the rational mind
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00:14:51 — Fight/flight/freeze: what chronic stress does over time
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00:20:23 — “PharmaGABA,” the blood-brain barrier, and bedtime calm tools
Key Takeaways:
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Anxiety can be a body signal, not a personal failure.
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Notice catastrophizing early and return to the next rational step.
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Ongoing stress keeps fight/flight/freeze switched on; recovery needs real downtime.
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Avoid miracle “hacks”; build calm with consistent nutrition, sleep, and habits.
How to Connect With the Guest:
Website: On Diet and Health (search “Beverly Meyer”)
Podcast: Primal Diet, Modern Health
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Tuesday Mar 10, 2026
Disclaimer
"Healthy Mind, Healthy Life" is a part of Healthy Mind By Avik ™ an engaging podcast designed to provide informative and thought-provoking content. The views expressed by participants are their own and not necessarily endorsed by the podcast or its host. While we strive for accuracy, our content is not a substitute for professional advice, so consult experts before making decisions based on our episodes. Occasionally, our guests share their own perspectives, which we don't guarantee.
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