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In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, co-host Sana speaks with internationally renowned keynote speaker and author Fredrik Haren—also known as The Creativity Explorer. With insights gathered from delivering over 2,000 talks in 75+ countries, Fredrik discusses how creativity is more than just a tool—it's what makes us truly human. From redefining failure to embracing "idea naps," this conversation will reshape the way you view creative potential.

If you're seeking inspiration to break free from routine, embrace your originality, and live more creatively—this episode is for you.

 

About the Guest
Fredrik Haren is a global keynote speaker, author of The Idea Book, and the upcoming The World of Creativity. Known as The Creativity Explorer, Fredrik has traveled to over 75 countries to study how creativity expresses itself across cultures. He lives on a private island in Sweden and helps people unlock their innate creative power through engaging talks and thought leadership.

 

Key Takeaways :

• Creativity is not just a skill—it’s what makes us human. Fredrik shares that being authentically you will naturally result in unconventional expression, making creativity a path to self-actualization.

• Cultures may value structure differently, but creativity exists everywhere. Fredrik breaks the myth that tradition inhibits innovation by highlighting examples like Swiss watchmakers redefining perfection.

• Resourcefulness is creativity in action. Fredrik self-funded a book by securing pre-orders before writing a single word—proof that ideas matter more than money.

• Failure isn't failure for creative minds—it’s feedback. Real-world stories, like a Catalan glass artist's breakthrough after frustration, show how emotional turning points can fuel innovation.

• Let go of “creative anxiety.” Inspired by a Thai origami artist’s practice of “idea naps,” Fredrik encourages embracing sabai sabai—taking creative blocks lightly and trusting the process.

 

Connect with the Guest

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

• https://www.fredrikharen.com/book-speech/ - It has a full speech made by Fredrik - a funny, yet inspiring video on creativity.

• LinkedIn: Search “Fredrik Haren” or “The Creativity Explorer”

• Pre-order The World of Creativity  (Dec 2025) on Amazon and other retailers

 

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In this eye-opening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Edouardo Vitale, the Miami-based entrepreneur behind Olympus AI—a revolutionary mental wellness and lifestyle app transforming the way we use social media. Discover how AI can help you turn saved content—from fitness videos and travel inspiration to emotional journaling—into real-life experiences. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by too much digital input but struggled to take action, this conversation will show you how technology can become your daily mental health companion. We dive into the future of voice journaling, personalized prompts, emotional analytics, and more. Tune in to explore how Olympus AI bridges the gap between your digital world and your real one.

About the Guest – Edouardo Vitale:
Edouardo Vitale is a Miami-based engineer turned entrepreneur and the founder of Olympus AI. Passionate about mental clarity and daily action, Edouardo created Olympus AI to help users turn social media inspiration into tangible lifestyle improvements. His work merges tech, wellness, and intention in a way that’s already reshaping how we use our digital habits for better mental health.

Key Takeaways :

• Olympus AI transforms social media saves—like travel, recipes, fitness tips—into action plans by using AI to break down content and tie it to daily life.

• The app features five journaling chapters (Work, Health, Self, Relationships, Goals), uses voice input for ease, and doesn’t store private data, ensuring user confidentiality.

• Olympus AI helps users identify emotional patterns, influencers in their lives, and emotional triggers using voice logs and journaling insights.

• Users reported emotional relief just from speaking into the app—similar to a therapy session—making it a tool for stress release, not just productivity.

• From planning trips and managing relationships to learning golf techniques, Olympus AI adapts to individual needs and preferences.

• Edouardo’s vision includes community-based features and custom journaling categories, signaling a powerful roadmap for the platform’s growth.

 

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• Instagram: @olympus.ai.lifestylejournal

• LinkedIn: Edouardo Vitale

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we sit down with Aubrey Amatelli, the powerhouse founder and CEO of PayRio, the first payments platform dedicated to the cannabis and alternative medicine space. Aubrey unpacks how she scaled her company to profitability in under a year—all while being a single mom of three.

We explore her unique practices of mindfulness, meditation, and gratitude that ground her in one of the most volatile industries. She opens up about burnout, using ketamine-assisted therapy, and the mindset shifts that help her lead with both resilience and clarity. If you're a founder, working parent, or entrepreneur chasing sustainability in your hustle—this is your blueprint.

About the Guest:
Aubrey Amatelli is the Founder and CEO of PayRio, a pioneering cannabis fintech company. After a successful decade at JP Morgan, Aubrey broke through industry norms to build a profitable, mission-driven company—all while raising three kids. She's a vocal advocate for mindfulness, mental health, and alternative medicine in leadership.

Key Takeaways :

• Mindfulness is a non-negotiable: Aubrey begins each day with meditation and a gratitude podcast during her commute, helping her stay centered despite her demanding schedule.

• Burnout doesn’t build legacy: Aubrey shares how skipping her morning practices causes anxiety, highlighting how crucial presence is for mental stability and leadership.

• Profit and purpose can coexist: As a single mom and founder, she grew PayRio into a profitable business in under a year by leading with both grit and groundedness.

• Psychedelic-assisted therapy: Aubrey openly discusses how ketamine therapy and regular mental health check-ins have helped her maintain mental strength during high-growth phases.

• Resilience = preparation + perspective: Her athlete background shaped her hard work ethic, while her mindset shift toward staying in the “eternal now” helps her manage uncertainty.

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• Website: www.payrio.com

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/payrio/

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In this bold and deeply reflective episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with New York-based attorney and writer Gargi Sen, founder of Unsquashable Girl. Together, they uncover the invisible yet painful layers of familial gaslighting, cultural conditioning in South Asian households, toxic workplaces, and the lifelong impact of childhood emotional abuse.

Gargi shares how she overcame these cycles—choosing courage, setting boundaries, and embracing healing with the unexpected support of her dog, Mr. Dempsey. Learn about her viral 3-Column Method to assess emotional safety in relationships and why it's okay to disappoint your family in order to honor yourself. This conversation is a roadmap for anyone ready to stop abandoning themselves and start living free.

 

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Gargi Sen is a New York-based attorney, author, and the founder of Unsquashable Girl—a global movement supporting women to break free from toxic relationships, cultural oppression, and generational dysfunction. Her story of resilience includes escaping an abusive upbringing, breaking cultural taboos, and rebuilding self-worth with the help of her dog, Mr. Dempsey.

 

Key Takeaways :

• Healing begins when you stop seeking approval and start honoring your inner voice.

• Cultural conditioning in South Asian families often normalizes emotional abuse. Gargi’s story powerfully challenges this status quo.

• Her 3-Column Method—positive, neutral, and negative energy mapping—is a practical and transformative way to assess all relationships (family, friends, workplace).

• It is okay to disappoint your family if it means preserving your peace and dignity.

• Animals, like Mr. Dempsey, can be our emotional guides—offering us unconditional love and mirroring what safe connection feels like.

• Toxic leadership in the workplace often reflects unresolved personal trauma; self-awareness is essential to walk away from dysfunction.

• The phrase “love shouldn’t hurt” is central to Gargi’s philosophy. If a relationship repeatedly drains or devalues you—it is not love.

• Estrangement from family can be an act of self-love and emotional survival, especially when safety is at risk.

 

How to Connect with Gargi Sen:

• Website: unsquashablegirl.com

• Book: Spiritual Energy Mapping Journal

• Instagram: @unsquashablegirl

• Learn more about Mr. Dempsey: mrdempsey.com

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In this eye-opening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Allyson Nicole—NASM-certified personal trainer, nutrition coach, and probation officer—to uncover the powerful connection between mindset and sustainable health. Allyson shares her personal journey through disordered eating, overtraining, and self-sabotage, and how a single mindset shift helped her break the cycle and rebuild her relationship with food.

Learn how to challenge limiting beliefs, escape the trap of all-or-nothing thinking, and start making empowered health choices from a place of self-love, not shame. Whether you're stuck in the binge-restrict loop or tired of starting over every Monday, this episode gives you the mental tools to finally make lasting change.

Tune in to gain practical strategies rooted in behavior change theory, psychology, and real-world coaching.

About the Guest:
Allyson Nicole is a NASM-certified personal trainer, certified nutrition coach, and full-time probation officer. As founder of Allyson Nicole Nutrition, she integrates real-world coaching with behavior change psychology to help individuals break out of restrictive cycles and live a more empowered, balanced life.

Key Takeaways :

• Mindset is the foundation of health—not just a starting point. Allyson explains how most people sabotage their progress due to the all-or-nothing thinking trap.

• Shifting from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset opens the door to sustainable, non-restrictive health practices that actually work.

• Allyson shares her journey of overcoming disordered eating by dropping food rules, refusing to weigh herself, and embracing food neutrality—highlighting that dopamine-driven cravings reduce when food loses its “forbidden” label.

• Her work as a probation officer gives her a unique lens on behavior change. She uses CBT-based tools like the “Thinking Report” to help clients examine their thoughts, emotions, and beliefs objectively.

• Replacing negative self-talk with empowering scripts—like “I don’t do that anymore” or “I’ll start now, not tomorrow”—can radically change behavior patterns.

• Overtraining and under-eating don’t lead to long-term success. Instead, coaching should be about helping people find routines that truly fit their lives.

 

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• Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: [@allysoncoaches]

• Website: www.allysoncoaches.com

 

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty dives deep with fitness icon Robert Reames and author Nikki Allen on dismantling harmful diet culture, reclaiming emotional wellness, and finding true health beyond appearances. Robert shares insights from his groundbreaking book Anti-Diet: The Paradigm Has Shifted, revealing why the traditional diet industry fails and how real change must start from within. Nikki opens up about her journey of turning heartbreak into healing, transforming pain into art through her novel Loved You, Hated You.

This conversation challenges the myths that health equals thinness and explores how to build unshakable standards of self-care, respect for your body, and lasting emotional resilience. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unsafe, or stuck in cycles that no longer serve you, this is your invitation to break free and reclaim your power.

About the Guests  

Robert Reames is a renowned trainer, nutritionist, and author with over 40 years in the health and wellness industry. Known for his celebrity clientele, media appearances, and bestselling books, Robert is shifting the conversation around health to focus on sustainable, inside-out transformation.

Nikki Allen is a singer-songwriter turned author of Loved You, Hated You. Her book blends fiction and real emotions to explore love, domestic violence, and self-discovery. Nikki uses storytelling as a tool for healing and inspiring others to do their own “soul surgery.”

Key Takeaways :

• Diet culture is broken: Robert highlights how the diet industry and quick fixes like GLP-1 drugs treat symptoms, not the root causes of poor metabolic health.

• Inside-out healing: Both guests stress the importance of addressing emotional wounds and building personal standards rather than relying on external validation.

• The power of "soul surgery": Nikki shares how deep inner work freed her from destructive coping habits and transformed her relationship with food and self-worth.

• Body as a temple: Honor your body with real food, rest, and movement. Avoid processed food and short-term fads that undermine long-term wellness.

• Personal empowerment over discipline: Robert reframes “discipline” as raising your standards and reclaiming your personal power step by step.

Connect with the Guests  

• Robert Reames: realrobertreames

• Nikki Allen: Follow her work at www.nikkiallen.com

 

 

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