Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

On this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with career ownership coach Stephanie Cordes to unpack what really drives stress during career transitions. Spoiler. it is not the change itself, it is the uncertainty. Stephanie breaks down a practical, no fluff framework for moving from fear to informed decision making. She explains how awareness, clear goals, and education can turn anxiety about leaving a corporate role, starting a business, or pivoting careers into strategic clarity. If you are stuck in a job that drains you, burned out from the corporate grind, or curious about business ownership and franchising but scared to even look, this episode gives you structured tools to reduce fear by getting better information. Real talk on mindset, money, work life goals, and why curiosity is the real career superpower.

About the Guest  :

Stephanie Cordes is a career ownership coach with The Entrepreneur Source, a 40 year old organization that helps professionals explore what is next in their careers. After two decades in corporate life and her own experience of burnout and misalignment, she now guides people through a structured discovery process so they can understand their goals, explore vehicles for success, and make informed choices about W 2 roles, consulting, business ownership, or franchising. Her approach is simple. knowledge over fear, data over drama.

Key Takeaways  

• Stress in career transitions is usually not about the change itself. it is about uncertainty and not knowing your real options

• Awareness is step one. get brutally honest about your goals in four areas. income, lifestyle, wealth, and equity, instead of just chasing the next job title

• Most people have not revisited their career goals since college. you need to reassess what matters now, not at 18

• Reframe “vehicles for success”. W 2 roles, consulting, buying a business, franchises, e commerce, and investing are all different ways to reach the same life goals

• Fear often shows up dressed as logic. “It is not the right time” or “I should just be grateful” can be False Evidence Appearing Real if you never gather data

• Curiosity is a real career superpower. staying open minded lets you explore paths you have zero prior experience in, which is where most people end up thriving

• Confidence comes from information. a structured discovery process, real data points, and validation calls with owners beat gambling your future at the career “craps table”

• You can be grateful for your current life and still decide it is time to pivot. gratitude and ambition are not mutually exclusive

Connect with the Guest  

You can connect with Stephanie Cordes and explore her complimentary career ownership coaching here.

• Website: http://stephahead.com/

• On her site, you can also schedule a consult and access her free resources and book she offers to clients

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Novelist and creative entrepreneur Kern Carter breaks down a practical creative blueprint for turning ideas into finished books and sustainable income—without chasing virality. We cover the path from self‑publishing to indie (Cormorant) and major houses (Scholastic, Penguin), how community-first marketing outperforms algorithms (Cry Magazine, a 5K+ Substack), and why emotion-led storytelling plus industry awareness wins. Kern explains how a middle‑grade novel aimed at young boys sparked word‑of‑mouth among teachers and helped move 15,000+ copies in a single year, and he shares direct advice: study your craft and study the industry.

 

About the Guest:

Kern Carter is a novelist, essayist, and filmmaker. He’s written for Penguin and Scholastic, sold 15,000+ books in a year, founded Cry Magazine, and writes the Substack Writers Are Superstars. A creative entrepreneur who became a father at 18, Kern builds platforms that elevate new voices.

 

Key Takeaways:

• At eight, Kern declared he’d be a novelist; publishing later felt “like magic” realized.

• He self‑published two novels, then vowed not to self‑publish again until traditionally published.

• Landing an agent took years; 2020 brought an indie deal (Cormorant), then offers from Scholastic and Penguin.

• He wrote two books in parallel; both released the same year, expanding reach and credibility.

• Sales crossed 15,000 largely via a Scholastic middle‑grade novel intentionally speaking to young boys.

• Teachers embraced the layered story and shared it; Scholastic’s school distribution amplified exposure.

• Growth came from community, not algorithms: Cry Magazine, a Substack newsletter (5K+), direct emails.

• His process starts with emotion; characters’ journeys ground even elements of magical realism.

• Writing is a necessary release, not a burden; burnout comes from life, not books.

• He builds platforms to open doors for other creators; storytelling deserves access, not gatekeeping.

• Core advice: study your craft deeply and study the industry with equal intensity.

• Creatives must make informed business choices—distribution, trends, costs—every creative decision is commercial.

• Community‑first marketing beat follower counts; real relationships outperformed vanity metrics.

• He invites writers to claim authority—every creative choice is both art and strategy.

 

Connect with the Guest  :

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

• Substack: Writers Are Superstars 

• Discover his books: search “Kern Carter” on your favorite bookstore platform

 

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Jake Kennington. a licensed structural engineer turned performance coach. to unpack what it really means to redefine success when the resume looks great but life feels off. Jake shares how he moved from billion-dollar projects to Actively Human, his coaching brand for mid-career professionals who want alignment, energy, and relationships that actually work. We cover identity shifts, burnout recovery, delegation, and a practical cadence to rebuild habits fast. If you’re juggling career growth, family, and health. this is your blueprint for a life that performs on the inside and looks good on the outside.

 

About the guest  :

Jake Kennington is a licensed structural engineer who has led high-pressure projects. including $100M builds. After realizing his definition of success no longer fit his life as a husband and father of four. he re-engineered his path. Today he runs Actively Human, helping professionals realign goals, restore relationships, and reclaim health.

 

Key takeaways  :

• Redefine success per season. Your values change across life phases. clarity beats autopilot.

• Identity drives outcomes. Adopt the identity first. then behaviors follow. “I am a healthy person. so I make healthy choices.”

• Jake’s REDAC method.Redefine success. Realign actions. Reconnect with self and loved ones. run this over 8 weeks for traction.

• Leadership shift beats tactics. Many founders fail from clinging to the IC identity. step into the CEO hat. delegate. and lead through others.

• Case study. A client working 70+ hours weekly for years regained margin by test-driving time off. trusting the team. then planning a full week away.

• Design for uncertainty. Like earthquake-ready structures. resilient lives are built on engaged work and meaningful relationships. keep both top-tier.

• Simple daily lever. Take a 30-minute distraction-free walk. ask. “What does success look like for me in this phase of life.” write the answer.

• Entrepreneurship without chaos. You can transition gradually. e.g., reduce salaried days and ramp the mission business with clear guardrails.

• Systems over sprints. Restore sleep, movement, and presence blocks on the calendar. protect relationship time like a client meeting.

• Resource. Grab Jake’s free Own Your Life Playbook at activelyhuman.com slash hashtag playbook. then execute week one today.

 

Connect with the guest  :

Website: https://activelyhuman.com/
Free resource: https://activelyhuman.com/#playbook
To inquire about coaching or speaking. use the contact form on his site.

 

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik goes straight at a common executive myth: “lonely at the top.” Former CEO, five-time Ironman, and Arcqus Group founder Dusty Holcomb breaks down how isolation is often a self-selected operating system—rooted in fear and perfectionism—and how to replace it with connection discipline. We unpack identity vs. title, minimum viable discipline, keystone reflections, and why leaders should be obsessed with asking better questions, not having all the answers.

 

About the Guest:

Dusty Holcomb is an operator-turned-coach, former CEO, five-time Ironman, and founder of The Arcqus Group. He hosts the podcast Leadership Unlocked and has kept a 28-year streak of daily leadership reflections focused on character, clarity, and service.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Isolation is often a self-selected stance driven by fear of being “the one with all the answers”; leadership is about ensuring the right questions are asked and answered.

• Adopt a beginner’s mind: “Help me understand what I might be missing” invites collaboration without weaponizing questions.

• Shift from being interesting to being interested; curiosity is the fastest on-ramp to trust and connection.

• Identity beats perfection: define your minimum viable discipline (e.g., 100 pushups/100 situps, a short walk) so the habit survives travel, fatigue, and chaos.

• Pre-decide for success: make the important thing easy (systems and prep the night before) and give yourself grace when you miss—then immediately resume.

• Titles are temporary; you’re a steward of a role. Prioritize permanent roles (parent/partner/human) so work doesn’t swallow your life.

• Keystone moments come from reflection; journaling codifies lessons you’ve “paid tuition” for and lets others benefit.

• Build an external mentorship/counsel loop; leadership doesn’t have to be lonely when you design for connection.

• Tactical this week: schedule one 15-minute listening block with a teammate; prune one commitment and define the replacement behavior.

• North-star check: Who am I becoming—and would I follow that person?

 

How to Connect with the Guest  

• LinkedIn: Dusty Holcomb

• Website/Newsletter: https://www.arcqusgroup.com/

• Podcast: Leadership Unlocked

 

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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, Avik sits down with neuroscience-based coach Dorota Kosiorek to unpack why doing more stops working—and how elite performers can shift from pressure to presence. We get tactical on dopamine loops, subconscious “autopilot,” and boundary-setting as a performance system. Dorota breaks down her Elite Mind Framework—from clarifying values to rewiring limiting beliefs—so leaders can achieve more by doing less, with calm confidence instead of chronic overdrive. If your calendar runs you, this is your reset.

 

About the guest :

Dorota Kosiorek is a neuroscience-based coach and creator of the Elite Mind Framework. After 15 years across consulting and startups, she helps high achievers build healthy selfishness, stronger boundaries, and a results-without-burnout operating model.

 

Key takeaways:

• High achievers often chase dopamine hits from goals; the drop after “arrival” fuels endless pursuit and burnout.

• Rest ≠ laziness. Reframe recovery as a strategic input that compounds focus, creativity, and output.

• Autopilot rules 95% of day-to-day choices; noticing subconscious patterns is step one to changing them.

• Boundaries are performance infrastructure: set personal non-negotiables and practice saying no without apology.

• Start with values and “why” to align goals with peace—not at the expense of it.

• The Elite Mind Framework pillars: Explore (values/why), Liberate (subconscious reprogramming), Integrate (courage and confidence), Transcend (boundaries/healthy selfishness), Embody (purposeful, slower, legacy-driven living).

• Known but misaligned environments feel “safer” to the brain; courage is required to exit toxic success loops.

• Practical first move: schedule protected time just for you weekly; treat it as immovable as a board meeting.

 

How to connect with the guest  

• LinkedIn: Dorota Kosiorek

• Website: https://dorotakosiorek.com/

• Instagram: @mindbydorota

• Free 15-minute call: Book via her website (deep-dive to identify your biggest blockers)

 

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik digs into a provocative lens on bipolar experiences with author and facilitator Sean Blackwell. We unpack “bipolar awakenings,” trauma, kundalini/energy blocks, and Sean’s approach to bipolar breathwork inspired by holotropic methods. This episode challenges purely biomedical narratives and explores how safe containers, skilled facilitation, and embodied processing may help people make meaning from intense states—without romanticizing risk. If you’re navigating diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or rethinking mental health through mind–body–spirit, this conversation offers context, cautions, and next steps.

 

About the Guest  :

Sean Blackwell is the author of Bipolar Awakenings: The Quest to Heal Bipolar Disorder and a certified holotropic breathwork facilitator. He leads retreats and coaching focused on integrating intense states sometimes labeled bipolar, drawing from transpersonal psychology and somatic practice.

 

Key Takeaways:

• The guest frames some “bipolar” episodes as spiritual emergencies that require containment, grounding, and skilled support—not dismissal.

• Trauma processing and somatic release may correlate with symptom shifts; the guest uses breathwork to surface and resolve stored material.

• Distinguish projection (paranoia, grandiosity) from internalization (turning attention inward) to move from crisis to integration.

• Kundalini/energy language is used metaphorically to explain blocks and releases; scientific validation remains debated.

• Safety first: structured environment, trained facilitators, post-session integration, and continued medical supervision as needed.

• The guest’s “bipolar breathwork” adapts holotropic methods (faster breathing + music) to invite emotional catharsis in a controlled setting.

• Lived experience matters: the guest’s own hospitalization catalyzed his current model and methods.

• For clinicians: consider multidisciplinary collaboration—biological, psychological, and spiritual lenses can co-exist.

• For listeners: educational only; always consult licensed professionals before changing treatment.

• Resources: book (free PDF on guest site), retreats, and a free 30-minute consult.

 

Some statements reflect personal belief and experiences and are presented as individual views, not medical advice. Listeners should consult qualified professionals for medical conditions.

Connect with the Guest  :

• Website: www.bipolarawakenings.com

• Book: Bipolar Awakenings: The Quest to Heal Bipolar Disorder

• YouTube channel and information on international retreats

 

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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:

• 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.

Contact

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