Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Jeffrey Weiss shares his inspiring journey of discovering endurance sports at 48, turning a casual 10K into Ironman finishes, ultramarathons, and a philosophy that audacity can be trained. We explore how fitness became his compass for midlife reinvention, why healthspan is a leadership skill, and practical strategies for staying consistent, fueling the body, and managing risk. Whether you’re new to endurance sports or looking for motivation to embrace challenges in your 40s, 50s, or beyond, Jeffrey’s story proves it’s never too late to push limits.

About the Guest:
Jeffrey Weiss began his endurance journey at 48 and has since completed marathons, Ironman races, and ultramarathons. His work focuses on pushing human potential, cultivating consistency, and using physical endurance as a metaphor for life and leadership. Jeffrey’s experience underscores that audacity and healthspan can be intentionally trained at any age.

Key Takeaways:

• Starting late doesn’t limit achievement: consistent, small habits compound into extraordinary results.

• Endurance sports teach focus, risk management, and mental clarity transferable to work and life.

• Healthspan, not just lifespan, is a critical leadership and life skill.

• Chunking challenges into smaller, manageable goals prevents overwhelm and builds momentum.

• A structured routine—sleep, strength, zone 2 cardio, recovery—is essential for long-term fitness.

• Fueling and diet strategies, like plant-forward or modified vegetarian diets, support sustainable endurance.

• Cross-training reduces injury risk and ensures balanced fitness progress.

• Age-appropriate goal setting balances audacity with realism, preventing unnecessary injury while encouraging growth.

• Micro-commitments and daily consistency outperform sporadic bursts of effort over time.

Connect with Jeffrey Weiss:

• Website: https://www.jeffreyweissauthor.com/

• Social: LinkedIn

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. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, it shares powerful podcasts and conversations on: mental health, mindfulness, holistic healing, trauma recovery, and self-empowerment.

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Dr. Amy Tiffany—physician, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, author, and mom—about navigating high-achiever burnout, redefining “balance,” and protecting mental and physical health while building a career and raising a family. We dig into prioritization frameworks (faith, family, fitness), saying no without guilt, postpartum and perimenopause realities, and why employers should normalize women’s health conversations. Practical strategies include micro-workouts, habit redesign, and value-aligned boundaries. If you’re juggling business goals, parenting, and wellbeing, this episode gives clear, actionable steps that translate across work and home—no fluff, just what works.

 

About the Guest  :

Dr. Amy Tiffany is a physician, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and author focused on humanizing healthcare and rebuilding trust in medicine. She supports ambitious women through postpartum, perimenopause, and metabolic shifts so they can reclaim energy, confidence, and peace of mind.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Balance is a prioritization problem, not a perfection goal—decide your top three and act accordingly.

• “Work is a rubber ball; family and health are glass.” Protect the glass first.

• Guilt often stems from inherited expectations; replace “shoulds” with value-aligned choices.

• Postpartum complications (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational diabetes) predict long-term cardiometabolic risk—plan follow-ups.

• Perimenopause can intermittently impair sleep, memory, and productivity; workplaces should normalize support.

• Micro-workouts work: stack 10-minute, moderate-to-vigorous bouts to meet movement goals.

• Reduce friction to act (e.g., leave walking shoes by the treadmill, pre-stage gear).

• Say “no” to preserve quality—saying yes to everything undercuts what you claim to value.

• Thought hygiene matters: notice body signals (tension, stomach tightness) and audit the thought driving them.

• “CEO moms” need systems: one volunteer commitment at a time, scheduled health checks, and simplified meal planning.

• Seek external perspective (coach/clinician/mentor) early; sustainable change is iterative.

• Outcome > optics: redesign routines to match your season of life, not an idealized standard.

 

Connect with the Guest  

• Instagram/Threads: @dramytiffany

• Website: http://www.vitalitymwc.org/

• Book: The Postpartum Pivot (available on Amazon/Kindle)

 

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• Mental Health & Emotional Well-being
• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth
• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living
• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Yusuf speaks with Kevin Hipes—entrepreneur, Central Florida real estate developer, former elected official, church elder, musician, and author of Book of Me. Kevin traces an undiagnosed decades-long cycle of highs and deep depressions, a midlife collapse, and the pragmatic steps that steadied his life: professional diagnosis, medication under supervision, workload reduction, and structured re-entry to work. He explains why he later (with his doctor) adjusted meds to regain mental sharpness without triggering depressive episodes, and how faith, family accountability, and service to others keep his drive from tipping into mania or burnout. Straight talk on suicidal ideation, returning to work after time off, and using creativity (YouTube storytelling, a memoir, music) as regulated outlets. Clear, useful, and no fluff—this conversation focuses on what actually helps.

 

About the Guest  :

Kevin Hipes is a business leader and storyteller based in Central Florida. He has managed large retail portfolios, served in public office, fronts the YouTube channel Planet Hipes, released legacy tracks with his band The End on Spotify, and wrote the memoir Book of Me about entrepreneurship, bipolar disorder, faith, and starting over at 60.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Get a clinical diagnosis early; don’t white-knuckle recurring depressions. Work with a psychiatrist and follow medical guidance.

• Medication is a tool: never start/stop or adjust without a doctor. If side effects blunt performance, discuss supervised adjustments.

• Reduce overload during recovery: pare roles, step back from public duties, and rebuild capacity in stages with your family looped in.

• Relapse prevention: even when stable, keep treatment, sleep, and routines tight; don’t “feel fine” your way off meds.

• Return-to-work script: you don’t owe your full story—share what’s necessary, then execute. Confidence rebuilds through action.

• Purpose controls intensity: faith, service, and accountability partners can channel high energy into consistent, non-destructive output.

• Tell your story (writing/video) to integrate experience, reduce shame, and help others.

• Reframe identity: a condition can be part of your edge when it’s treated, monitored, and supported.

 

If you’re in immediate crisis, contact local emergency services or your regional suicide prevention helpline.

Here are reliable, widely used crisis lines by region:

United States  :  

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org (24/7). SAMHSA+1

• Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 (24/7). Crisis Text Line

• LGBTQ+ (The Trevor Project, youth) — call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678 (24/7). The Trevor Project+1

• Trans Lifeline — US (877) 565-8860 (hours vary; peer support). translifeline.org+1

Canada  :  

• 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline — call or text 9-8-8 (24/7). 9-8-8: Suicide Crisis Helpline+1

• Crisis Text Line (via Kids Help Phone) — text 686868 (24/7). Crisis Text Line

• Trans Lifeline — Canada (877) 330-6366 (hours vary). translifeline.org

United Kingdom & Ireland:    

• Samaritans (UK & ROI) — call 116 123 (free, 24/7). Samaritans+1

• Shout (UK) – Crisis Text Line affiliate — text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7). Shout 85258+1

• 50808 / “Text About It” (Ireland) — text HELLO/TALK to 50808 (24/7). Text About It+1

Australia  :  

• Lifeline — call 13 11 14 (24/7) or chat online. Lifeline

New Zealand  :  

• 1737 “Need to talk?” — call or text 1737 (24/7).

 

Connect with the Guest  

• YouTube:Planet Hipes

• Website: https://planethipes.com/

• Music: The End (search song “Guarantee” to locate the catalog)

• Book: Book of Me by Kevin Hipes (Amazon)

 

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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, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:

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• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth
• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living
• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment

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A direct, practical conversation on using Yoga Nidra and guided meditation to reset an overworked nervous system, shift out of chronic fight-or-flight, and rebuild identity after trauma. Danielle Matthews unpacks how accepting “what is,” inserting clear intentions in the Nidra state, and consistent practice can improve sleep, reduce anxiety, and cultivate steady presence. We examine mental “tigers” created by news, social feeds, and deadlines, and how Inner Reset–style practices help you respond instead of react—without mystical fluff or medical claims.

 

About the guest  

Danielle Matthews is a Yoga Nidra and yoga therapy practitioner who rebuilt her life after a traumatic brain injury. Her work focuses on nervous system regulation, intention-led practice, and practical tools for peace under pressure. She leads private and group sessions and an “Inner Reset” series.

 

Key takeaways:

• Acceptance precedes change: reality (external event) + your internal response = your lived experience; shift the internal variable first.

• Yoga Nidra is “meditation made easy”: lie down, follow guidance, and let breath/body-scan sequences guide brainwaves toward deep rest.

• Immediate benefits many notice: better sleep, fewer escalations of migraines/anxiety, and more emotional space to choose responses.

• Chronic stress today is driven by “mental tigers” (worry loops, news, social feeds). Without deliberate down-regulation, cortisol stays high and resilience drops.

• Intention inside Nidra matters: plant a precise way-of-being (e.g., “I am at peace amidst chaos”) while beneath habitual thought; it resurfaces in daily stressors.

• Consistency beats intensity: short, regular guided sessions build capacity faster than occasional long sits.

• Use Nidra to complement—not replace—medical care; it’s a behavioral practice for regulation and awareness.

• Skeptical or “not a meditator”? Start with a comfortable 15–20-minute guided Nidra lying down; no special posture or prior experience needed.

 

How to connect with the guest  

• YouTube: @healwithdanielle

• All of Danielle’s social links are listed on her channel’s About section.

• Website: https://brainbodyself.com/ 

 

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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, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:

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• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth
• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living
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Author and PR/crisis-communications consultant John P. David joins Healthy Mind, Healthy Life to unpack the real-world spark behind his debut mystery novel, The Bystander—a story launched by a viral video of an active-shooter incident and the cascade of fame, perception, and responsibility that follows. We dig into how media lenses shape “truth,” what virality does to decision-making, and why fiction can help us metabolize hard topics like PTSD, manipulation, and public scrutiny. John also shares a direct, workable path for first-time authors—from tightening the craft to assembling the right editorial help—so you can actually finish and publish your book. If you care about storytelling, reputation, and mental health in an always-on media world, this conversation is for you.

 

About the Guest  :

John P. David is a seasoned public relations and crisis-communications consultant, author of the business book How to Protect (or Destroy) Your Reputation Online, and now a debut mystery novelist. His first novel, The Bystander (Duel Publishing), has been long-listed and recognized by multiple awards and noted for its timely, thought-provoking plot.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Viral footage doesn’t equal universal “truth.” The same clip can drive polar opposite conclusions depending on viewers’ priors and context.

• Speed changes judgment. Always-on sharing compresses reflection time and can push institutions and individuals toward snap decisions.

• Story over stance. The Bystander is entertainment first, yet it threads real issues—gun culture debates, PTSD, and media manipulation—so the world feels authentic.

• Fame has a shadow. Sudden visibility from viral moments can invite exploitation and distort a person’s self-narrative.

• Fiction as processing. Novels create safe distance to explore contentious topics and emotional fallout without writing a “position paper.”

• Writing tip #1: Start anyway. You learn the game by playing—draft, revise, and keep momentum.

• Writing tip #2: Don’t go solo. Hire editors to pressure-test structure, pacing, and clarity; polished mechanics (grammar, proofing) are non-negotiable.

• Writing tip #3: Map your path. There are multiple viable routes to readers; choose one and execute consistently.

• Communications lesson: Pictures may be “worth a thousand words,” but video can be “worth ten thousand”—and require even more ethical care.

• Mental-health lens: Public crises impact people privately; recognize trauma responses and build supports accordingly.

 

How to Connect with the Guest  

Website: https://byjohndavid.substack.com/
Book: The Bystander — available via major online retailers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.).
Events, reviews, and updates are listed on his website.

 

 

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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, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:

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• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty talks with veteran wellness coach Carlos A. Reyes about building a long, capable life after 50. The conversation is direct and practical: why self-care is a strategy, not a luxury, how strength training and sleep protect bone density, cognition, and independence, and how mindset + accountability keep you consistent. Carlos shares a client story—from not being able to tie shoes at 70 to playing on the floor with a grandchild—illustrating how smart training and recovery compound. If you want clear steps to extend your healthspan alongside your lifespan, this one’s built to help you start now.

 

About the guest  :

Carlos A. Reyes is a wellness coach and certified personal trainer with 35+ years in health and fitness. He specializes in helping active adults 50+ stay strong, mobile, and mentally sharp through holistic coaching that blends strength, recovery, nutrition, and real-world accountability.

 

Key takeaways:

• Self-care is not indulgence; it’s the operating system for longevity and performance after 50.

• Consistency beats intensity. Use Carlos’s Three P’s of Exercise Adherence: Post it, Plan it, Promote it for built-in accountability.

• Strength training is non-negotiable to maintain muscle mass, support bone density, and reduce fall risk as you age.

• Sleep is the master recovery tool. Poor sleep undermines hormones, mood, and training progress.

• Mindset moves the body. Believe you can improve at any age; then act accordingly.

• Start with why (health, independence, confidence), then decide how (walk, lift, sleep, eat), and let momentum build.

• Community matters. Tell family, friends, and coworkers your plan so they can support—and hold you accountable.

• Aim to align lifespan and healthspan: live longer and live well, not just longer.

• Reduce environmental and mental stressors; recovery and emotional regulation are part of training.

• Small wins stack. Regaining everyday abilities (tying shoes, getting off the floor) signals real, functional progress.

 

How to connect with the guest  

Connect with Carlos A. Reyes on LinkedIn and Facebook. (Search: “Carlos A. Reyes” wellness coach.)

 

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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, wellness advocate—this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:

• Mental Health & Emotional Well-being
• Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth
• Holistic Healing & Conscious Living
• Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment

With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.

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