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Send us Fan MailTechnology should serve us—not run us. In this direct, no-fluff conversation on Healthy Minds, Healthy Life, host Aanya speaks with Colin Corby (TEDx speaker, leadership well-being and digital detox coach) about reclaiming attention in an always-online world. We unpack how persuasive design shapes identity, why AI-assisted convenience can erode core skills, and how to build realistic off-screen habits without quitting your job or your phone. If you’re ready to reduce screen time, think clearly, sleep better, and perform like a “business athlete,” this episode gives you practical, repeatable steps you can start today.
 
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Colin Corby is a leadership well-being and digital detox coach, TEDx speaker, and creator of Digital Detox Coach. With 30+ years in technology leadership and the mindset of a four-time Ironman triathlete, he helps people and organizations set healthy, sustainable boundaries with tech.
 
Key takeaways:
Identity is shaped by experience: When most experiences are online, platforms co-shape who we become; curating ourselves and being curated by algorithms.
Why this era is different: Smartphones travel with us, collect granular behavior and location data, and—paired with AI—can outsource core skills if unchecked.
Digital detox = balance, not escape: Think “get out of the sweet shop” briefly and often—micro-breaks (20 seconds), 10–15 minute offline blocks, device-free evenings/weekends.
Environment beats willpower: Change rooms, remove device triggers, set time barriers (no phone before morning routine, cutoff at night), and solve the alarm-clock problem.
Habit mechanics: Interrupt old loops and build new ones; expect ~66 days on average for a habit to stick—track, iterate, and be kind to yourself when you slip.
Business-athlete mindset: Sleep, nutrition, coaching, and deliberate practice apply to digital well-being just like endurance training.
“Just One Thing” challenge: Each time you pick up your phone, do only one pre-planned task, then wait 5–10 minutes—powerful for breaking autopilot app-hopping.
Future-proof your brain: Don’t outsource all thinking to tools; keep building knowledge and critical-thinking muscles to stay adaptable and valuable at work.
Make real life rewarding: Plan enjoyable offline activities (meals, movement, hobbies) so you’re not “detoxing into boredom.”
 
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Explore Colin’s resources, videos, and TEDx talk via the Digital Detox Coach website and YouTube channel.
Requests or a specific resource you want from Colin? He welcomes suggestions—reach out via his site.
 
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Send us Fan MailOn this Healthy Waves episode, host Avik digs into how aerospace-level problem-solving meets wellness tech. Guest Mark Fox (former Space Shuttle chief engineer, hot-air balloonist, and airplane builder) explains why he shifted from aircraft to energy-based wellness devices. We unpack what pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) and resonance-frequency approaches claim to do, how protocols are designed, portability and cost tradeoffs vs. legacy gear, and where AI-driven biometrics might steer the next decade. Direct, no fluff—just a clear look at what this tech promises, what users report, and what still needs rigorous proof for platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
About the guest  :
Mark Fox is an aerospace engineer turned wellness tech founder at Resona Health (resona.health). Drawing on systems thinking (including TRIZ creative problem-solving), he designs portable, non-invasive devices intended to support general well-being through frequency-based protocols.
Key takeaways:
Why the pivot: engineering skills can transfer from avionics to wellness when the goal is simpler, more accessible tools for everyday use.
Frequency-based view: the talk frames the body as chemical, mechanical, and electrical—arguing wellness tools shouldn’t ignore bio-electromagnetic processes.
How protocols are built: “frequency pairs” change over time like chords in a song; many protocols emerged from decades of practitioner iteration.
Portability and access: a pocket device aims to make sessions simpler and more affordable than clinic-only mats or large systems.
Reported use cases: the guest discusses user-reported improvements in stress, HRV, sleep, pain, and more—presented as claims and ongoing studies, not medical advice.
Safety framing: energy level and frequency matter; the device output described is far below MRI fields, though MRI safety analogies should not be read as equivalence in efficacy.
AI + biometrics: future direction includes watches, cloud trends, and automated recommendations—raising opportunities and the need for privacy and validation.
Bottom line: intriguing engineering applied to wellness; further independent, peer-reviewed evidence is essential before making health decisions.
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This content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, symptoms, or health objectives. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard in this episode or read in the show notes.
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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Patrick van der Burght, persuasion expert and founding member of the Cialdini Institute, to explore the science of ethical influence. From workplace negotiations to everyday decision-making, persuasion plays a vital role in our lives—but it doesn’t have to rely on manipulation. Patrick shares practical insights on the 7 universal principles of persuasion, how to spot when influence crosses into unethical territory, and why understanding human decision-making is crucial in today’s distraction-filled world. This conversation offers listeners a clear framework to use persuasion responsibly while reducing stress, building stronger relationships, and creating long-term success.
About the Guest  :
Patrick van der Burght is an international keynote speaker, trainer, and persuasion strategist. As a business partner of Dr. Robert Cialdini—the world-renowned author of Influence—Patrick has been teaching ethical persuasion since 2000. He is the author of How to Hear YES More Often and leads workshops and programs worldwide that help professionals communicate with integrity, avoid manipulative tactics, and leverage science-backed persuasion for lasting impact.
Key Takeaways:  
Persuasion can be used ethically or unethically—science shows unethical tactics deliver only short-term wins but damage trust long-term.
The three ethical filter questions: Are you telling the truth? Is the information naturally there (not exaggerated)? Is the request wise for both sides?
Seven principles of persuasion—Reciprocity, Liking, Unity, Social Proof, Authority, Consistency, and Scarcity—work across all cultures and contexts.
Scarcity is the most misused principle online; knowing how it works protects us from manipulation.
Decision-making is mostly subconscious: 95% of decisions are made by System 1 (shortcuts), not System 2 (logic). This makes persuasion science more relevant than ever.
Ethical persuasion creates stronger relationships, lowers stress, and builds trust in business and personal life.
Products and ideas don’t always “speak for themselves.” Without effective communication, uncertainty leads people to decide not to decide.
Connect with the Guest  
Website: ethicalpersuasion.com.auLinkedIn: Patrick van der Burght (searchable profile)Free eBook + 7-Day Influence Challenge available on his siteDownload free resources directly from the site—no email required—or join the 7-Day Influence Challenge.
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Send us Fan MailOn Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Avik speaks with psychotherapist and reclamation coach Joshua Dvorkin about rebuilding identity after seismic change—chronic illness, disability, injury, or any life detour. Joshua shares a practical, trauma-informed path he calls “resilience without romanticism”: acknowledge reality, stabilize body and mind, rewrite your narrative with compassion and truth, live by your values, and grow forward. We get into belief frameworks, a seven-column thought record for reframing negative thinking, and how high-achievers can accept support without losing self-respect. If you or your team are navigating tough transitions, this conversation offers clear tools, not clichés—so you can reclaim authorship without abandoning your authentic self.
 
About the guest:  
Joshua Dvorkin is a psychotherapist, reclamation coach, and founder of Headway Mental Health. After a spinal cord injury at 29, he rebuilt his life and now helps professionals and leaders reclaim identity with grounded, trauma-informed practices—no toxic positivity, no fluff.
 
Key takeaways:
Reclamation starts with reality acceptance: name the loss without minimizing it, then decide what you will do next.
Use a values inventory to reconnect with identity: what you stood for before likely still matters now.
Try a seven-column thought record (CBT): capture situation, automatic thought, emotions, evidence for/against, balanced thought, and re-rate feelings.
Replace “bounce back fast” with resilience without romanticism: healing has no fixed timeline.
Language shapes outcomes: beliefs about worthiness influence choices, relationships, and perceived possibilities.
For high-achievers, receiving help is a skill: letting others show up for you can expand impact, not reduce autonomy.
Micro-practice: each morning, name one feeling, one non-negotiable value, and one aligned micro-action. Repeat for 7 days.
Model inclusion for kids and teams: visible adaptations can teach empathy, capability, and respect.
Boundary-led living: decisions aligned with values reduce anxiety and clarify the next right step.
Leaders: stabilize body, mind, and emotions first; strategy is stronger on solid ground.
 
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/headway.mental.health/
Email: joshua@headwaymentalhealth.com
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Send us Fan MailOn Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Reginald Martin, creator of Kametaphysics, to unpack how “inherited code”—religion, culture, family scripts—quietly shapes our choices long after we think we’ve moved on. Reginald introduces Paradoxical Heka, a practical, Kemetic-inspired method using breath, voice, and ritual phrasing to hold two truths at once (e.g., “Even though fear is here, I am sustained”) until a calmer third state emerges. We cover identity after deconstruction, spotting “word-salad spirituality,” and how to test spiritual tools for real-world usefulness. Clear, direct, and immediately applicable for high performers, parents, therapists, and coaches.
   
About the guest  :
Reginald Martin is the spiritual architect behind Kametaphysics, a sovereignty-first framework reconnecting modern coaching/therapy to ancient symbolic roots. His protocol, Paradoxical Heka, helps transmute guilt, shame, fear, and self-doubt while affirming the authentic self. He publishes on Substack at reginaldmartin.substack.com.
 
Key takeaways:
Inherited code persists: you can exit a system yet still follow its rules; name the pattern before the story to regain leverage.
Paradox > contradiction: hold “this and that” (fear and support) rather than fighting your “shadow.”
90-second practice: pair breath and a paradox phrase; repeat ~9 times to entrain a calmer nervous system state.
Evidence of integration: look for a felt peace, goosebumps/energy shifts, and cleaner choices in tough moments.
Ditch vague advice: “just surrender” isn’t helpful without a concrete method—test ideas for practicality.
Leaders & parents: swap “I’m broken/unworthy” for “I’m out of alignment,” then realign with simple, repeatable steps.
Symbolism matters: the caduceus metaphor reflects reconciling inner polarities rather than waging inner war.
Apply this week: run Hecca before a difficult call or boundary and note shifts in tone, tension, and outcomes.
 
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Substack: https://reginaldmartin.substack.com/
Free resource: 7-point checklist to spot “woo-woo” claims (available on his Substack)
 
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Send us Fan MailMiscommunication isn’t fate—it’s fixable. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, marriage counselor Raffi Bilek, author of The Couples Communication Handbook, breaks down why most fights spiral (fight-or-flight, solving too soon) and how to replace them with a clear, repeatable process. We cover the two-conversation framework (explore first, solve second), listening that lands (reflect, don’t rebut), using humor without harm, and building a reliable repair system so conflict doesn’t erode the relationship. Direct, practical, and immediately usable for couples, therapists, and anyone who wants fewer blowups and more connection.
 
About the guest  :
 
Raffi Bilek is a marriage counselor and author of The Couples Communication Handbook: The Skills You Never Learned for the Marriage You Always Wanted. He helps couples move from reactivity to repair with simple, teachable skills grounded in real-life practice.
 
Key takeaways  :
Don’t fix in the fire: pause when activated; come back when you’re regulated.
Run two conversations: first explore the problem (what’s under it—respect, autonomy, feeling unseen); then solve it.
Listening ≠ agreement: reflect back what you heard; postpone rebuttal and solutions.
Make safety explicit: agree on no judgment / no interruptions / no instant fixes while exploring.
Humor connects only when it’s not at your partner’s expense; don’t use jokes to deflect hard truths.
Expect work: great relationships aren’t conflict-free; they have a reliable repair system.
Name emotions directly; increase self-awareness (introspection, therapy, journaling) so your partner can understand you.
If one partner won’t invest, depth stalls—decide to accept the status quo, re-contract the relationship, or seek change together.
Household fights are usually symbols; get curious about the meaning, not just the dishes.
Small weekly practice: one explore-only talk (15–20 min); solutions scheduled later.
 
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Send us Fan MailOn Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we explore how theater can be both mirror and hammer—reflecting our times while shaping them. Playwright–director Karen Malpede discusses her forthcoming memoir Last Radiance: Radical Lives, Bright Deaths (out in October), caregiving for her late husband and collaborator George Bartenieff, and why nonviolent traditions (Gandhi, MLK) still matter. We unpack ecofeminism, Greek tragedy, and the irreplaceable power of live performance—where audiences and actors literally “breathe together.” If you care about art, mortality, and meaning, this conversation is a clear, unsentimental guide to showing up with courage.
 
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Karen Malpede is an award-winning playwright, director, essayist, and co-founder of Theater Three Collaborative. Her body of work spans ecofeminist and socially engaged theater created with the late OBIE-winning actor George Bartenieff. Her memoir, Last Radiance: Radical Lives, Bright Deaths, weaves art, caregiving, and conscious dying.
 
Key takeaways:
Theater’s unique power: Live performance remains a ritual space where audience and actors “breathe together,” creating empathy and change that screens can’t replicate.
Art as witness and change: Effective art reflects its time and challenges us toward nonviolent action and possibility.
Memoir vs. stagecraft: Writing plays channels many voices; memoir demanded Karen’s direct voice while honoring others, including George’s.
Love and mourning are linked: We mourn because we love; honest art helps us name grief through language (and music).
Conscious dying in community: Exemplary deaths—present, creative, surrounded by loved ones—can teach us how to live and how to be with the dying.
Roots of activism: Early exposure to injustice and the influence of Irish and Greek theater shaped Karen’s belief in art that builds identity, dignity, and courage.
Relevance in a digital age: There’s room for film and podcasts, but theater’s shared breath and presence give it a singular, enduring role.
Practical courage: Bearing witness is prerequisite to change; intimacy on the page and stage opens readers and audiences to their own stories.
 
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Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of Healthy Waves, we explore the deep intersection of gut health, cardiac coherence, and nervous system transformation through two very different yet profoundly aligned lenses. Functional Medicine Health Coach Angie Gallagher breaks down the myths around cholesterol and heart disease, while Energy Priestess and veteran Susannah Rose Stokes unveils the emotional frequencies stored in the body—and how psilocybin-assisted ceremonies help release them. Together, they unpack the “three minds” of the body: gut, heart, and brain, and how breathwork, intuition, and inner stillness pave the way for true transformation.
About the Guests:Angie Gallagher is a National Board-Certified Functional Medicine Coach with 25+ years in cardiac rehab. She bridges Western protocols with root-cause healing, specializing in metabolic and emotional health via the heart-gut-brain connection.Susannah Rose Stokes is a Marine veteran turned transformational guide and co-founder of Embodied Metamorphosis. Her work blends sacred plant medicine with somatic healing, activating deep nervous system repair and energetic integration.
 
Key Takeaways:
Cholesterol is often scapegoated; inflammation and metabolic dysfunction are deeper culprits in heart disease.
The gut-heart-brain axis operates as an intelligent, energetic ecosystem—not isolated systems.
Psychedelics like psilocybin can support nervous system repair when used ceremonially.
Breathwork is the first step to self-regulation and intuitive reconnection.
True resilience requires spiritual surrender and metabolic awareness, not just behavior change.
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Angie GallagherWebsite: heartwellnesscoaching.comInstagram & Facebook: @heartwellnesscoaching or search Angie Gallagher
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Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Avik Chakraborty talks to Sue Day—ADHD coach, author of ADHD Brilliance, and founder of Pathways Forward Coaching. Diagnosed in 1988, Sue shares her raw, real, and insightful journey from burnout in nonprofit finance to thriving as a coach, writer, and entrepreneur. Together, they explore the chaotic brilliance of ADHD, the challenges of navigating a neurotypical world, and how embracing your mind’s uniqueness can lead to powerful transformation.
Sue debunks toxic positivity while reframing ADHD as a potential strength—when understood and managed with self-awareness. She also offers practical encouragement for creatives and entrepreneurs who feel stuck, urging them not to go it alone.
About the Guest:Sue Day is the founder of Pathways Forward Coaching and author of ADHD Brilliance. Diagnosed with ADHD in 1988, she has spent decades turning chaos into creativity. Her work empowers adults with ADHD to move from overwhelm to ownership. Sue is known for her compassionate, no-fluff approach to neurodivergent coaching and advocacy.
Key Takeaways:
ADHD isn’t something to fix—it’s something to understand.
Burnout often comes from trying to fit into neurotypical systems.
Chaos can become productive when you stop working against your brain.
Mindset shift: Accept where you are and take one small step forward.
Real support and community are critical for ADHD entrepreneurs.
Connect with Sue Day:Visit Pathways Forward CoachingCheck out her book ADHD BrillianceFollow her work and updates through her website or social media
 
 
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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Kristine Duncombe, a guide, mentor, and advocate for emotional well-being. Kristine’s story reflects the courage of transformation — moving through life’s challenges, embracing vulnerability, and creating pathways of resilience for herself and those she serves. Together, Avik and Kristine explore themes of healing, self-compassion, and the importance of building supportive connections that allow us to grow stronger, even in the face of adversity.
Listeners will learn how Kristine’s work helps individuals release limiting patterns, embrace authenticity, and cultivate resilience through mindful practices. This conversation offers both practical tools and deep reflections for anyone seeking to navigate life’s transitions with clarity and purpose.
About the Guest
Kristine Duncombe is a coach, mentor, and speaker dedicated to helping people heal and thrive through connection and resilience. Drawing on her own journey, she empowers individuals to cultivate self-awareness, embrace their authentic selves, and build inner strength. Her work combines compassion, real-world insight, and practical guidance to support emotional healing and personal transformation.
Key Takeaways for Listeners
Healing requires both courage and compassion — allowing ourselves to be seen without judgment.
Resilience is not about avoiding pain but learning how to move through it with presence and support.
Building authentic connections fosters trust, safety, and emotional growth.
Self-compassion is a critical practice in overcoming limiting beliefs and internal criticism.
Embracing vulnerability opens the door to deeper relationships and inner peace.
Personal transformation often begins with small, consistent practices like mindfulness, journaling, or self-reflection.
Resilience is a skill that can be cultivated over time through patience and intentional effort.
Supportive communities play an essential role in helping us feel less alone and more empowered in our healing journey.
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Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Joanna Blair, an artist and creative guide who helps people reconnect with themselves through the power of art, imagination, and self-expression. Joanna shares how creativity becomes more than a skill — it’s a pathway to emotional release, resilience, and authentic living. This conversation explores how art can nurture mental well-being, transform grief into healing, and create deeper alignment between mind, body, and spirit.
Whether you are an artist, a professional seeking balance, or someone searching for a creative outlet, Joanna’s insights show how reconnecting with our inner artist helps us build stronger emotional health and live with greater purpose.
 
About the Guest
Joanna Blair is a visual artist, mentor, and creative well-being advocate. Through her work, she encourages people to use creativity as a tool for healing, mindfulness, and personal transformation. Joanna blends her artistic journey with practical guidance to help others unlock their imagination and find deeper self-connection.
Key Takeaways for Listeners
Creativity is not limited to professional artists — it is a natural human expression available to everyone.
Making art can serve as a form of emotional regulation, reducing stress and supporting mental health.
Art transforms grief and trauma into growth by giving feelings a safe space to move and release.
Allowing self-expression without judgment helps people return to authenticity and inner peace.
Developing a creative practice — whether through painting, journaling, or simple doodling — builds resilience and clarity in everyday life.
Community and shared creative experiences foster belonging and connection, helping individuals feel less isolated.
Imagination is a bridge between the conscious and unconscious mind, making creativity a form of mindfulness.
Choosing creativity over perfection encourages self-acceptance and joy in the process, not just the result.
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Send us Fan MailIn this deeply grounded episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Chaya Garcia—an educator in love, dating, and self-healing—to explore how love, relationships, and self-worth intersect. Chaya opens up about her own transformative moment of accountability and shares why self-love is the foundation for emotional clarity and lasting relationships. From spotting red flags to breaking free from codependent cycles, this episode challenges societal norms and invites you to rewrite your love story—starting with yourself.
About the Guest:Chaya Garcia is a radical truth-teller and relationship mentor known as the Epic Love Expert. She helps people stop seeking external validation and instead cultivate deep self-trust, emotional boundaries, and spiritual alignment. With a focus on building long-lasting, soul-aligned partnerships, Chaya teaches how to walk away with power, say yes with clarity, and design a life rooted in truth. Her free resources, coaching, and signature frameworks support individuals through dating, heartbreak, and legacy-level healing.
 
Key Takeaways:
Healing begins when you stop blaming others and take responsibility without shame.
Confusion is often a sign of misalignment—clarity comes from inner work, not more effort.
Emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and sobriety are essential dating prerequisites.
Reconnecting with your inner child builds self-love, which in turn attracts healthier relationships.
Love is not attention. True love brings calm—not chaos.
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Send us Fan MailOn this Healthy Waves episode, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Dr. Dean Howell (joined by his partner, Rebecca) about how infections, food choices, toxins, and cranial structure may influence mental clarity, mood, and day-to-day energy. We unpack the idea of “root-cause” care—stabilizing blood sugar, reducing inflammation, supporting detox pathways, and improving fluid dynamics in the head and neck—while keeping the conversation grounded in practical lifestyle moves listeners can evaluate with their clinicians. The discussion is direct, sometimes controversial, and focused on thinking clearly, feeling calmer, and building a sustainable plan rather than quick fixes.
About the Guest  :
Dr. Dean Howell is the developer of NeuroCranial Restructuring (NCR). Over three decades, he has worked with a wide range of clients—from chronic pain sufferers to elite performers—aiming to relieve pressure patterns, improve posture, and optimize blood and cerebrospinal fluid flow to support overall function.
Key Takeaways:
Many people report “brain fog” and mood swings; the conversation highlights nutrition, sleep, stress load, infections, and environmental exposures as overlapping drivers to assess with a qualified professional.
Blood-sugar stability matters: reducing refined carbs and spacing carbohydrate intake may help avoid sharp insulin spikes and the inflammatory swings that can follow.
Protein and fats (including dairy/eggs for vegetarians, or animal proteins for omnivores) were discussed as tools for satiety and steadier energy; listeners should individualize with their health providers.
Detox capacity is finite; supporting liver/kidney health (hydration, fiber where appropriate, movement, and clinician-guided protocols) is presented as a prerequisite before any intensive “cleanse.”
Structural inputs (jaw/cranial alignment, posture, breathing mechanics) can influence comfort, sleep quality, and perceived clarity; address with licensed, evidence-based practitioners.
Behavior change is easier when you start small: track meals, identify trigger foods, and monitor how you feel 1–3 hours after eating.
Mental health is multifactorial; counseling, medical care, movement, community, and nervous-system regulation can all be part of a responsible plan.
Safety first: avoid self-prescribing medications or extreme protocols; partner with your clinician for testing, diagnosis, and treatment choices.
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Website: DrDeanHowell.com
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Send us Fan MailWhat if your mind needed feng shui as much as your home? In this direct conversation on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, Patrick Francey—entrepreneur, coach, and host of The Everyday Millionaire—breaks down Mind Shui, a practical framework for clearing mental clutter, collapsing hidden beliefs (“not enough,” “not worthy”), and aligning values so execution becomes inevitable. We dig into why clarity = velocity, how misaligned values stall income and impact, and why inner work isn’t fluff—it’s the operating system for results, relationships, and resilience. If you’ve got strategy but still feel stuck, this episode gives you a clean, repeatable way to create flow in your thinking, your business, and your life. Guest links are below.
 
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Patrick Francey is a leading Canadian voice in investing and entrepreneurship, longtime CEO of the Real Estate Investment Network, and host of The Everyday Millionaire. He and his wife, Stephanie (an Olympic-class mental performance coach), co-created Mind Shui to help leaders dismantle mental clutter and act with clarity.
 
Key takeaways :
Mind Shui ≠ mindset clichés: It’s a structured way to remove cognitive “furniture” blocking flow—old stories, assumptions, and automatic reactions that slow execution.
Clarity drives speed: “Clarity = velocity.” When thinking is decluttered, prioritization and action accelerate without extra willpower or hacks.
Collapse hidden beliefs: Two common blockers—“I’m not enough” and “I’m not worthy”—surface across all levels, from new founders to multimillionaires. Naming → examining → releasing.
Values must align with goals: If money isn’t a true value, you’ll unconsciously avoid building it—even while claiming you want financial growth. Align money to family, health, and contribution.
Live your values, not inherited ones: Many chase degrees/careers scripted by others. Integrity is keeping promises to yourself; misalignment breeds friction and fatigue.
Inner work isn’t a distraction: It improves confidence, communication, and relationships—outcomes that compound business results rather than compete with them.
Normalize “what’s next” after wins: Prepare for the “other side of the medal.” Goals are milestones; identity and purpose sustain momentum.
Language reveals belief systems: Your words expose your BS (belief systems). Curiosity plus coaching helps you spot and clear them faster.
 
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Website & newsletter: https://theeverydaymillionaire.ca/
Podcast: The Everyday Millionaire
Mind Shui resources: via TEDM.ca
 
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Send us Fan MailA direct conversation on what happens after war ends and the mind keeps fighting. U.S. Army veteran Donald Dunn (68 months deployed across Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan) breaks down survivor’s guilt, depression, isolation, and why documenting your story can be a turning point. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life with host Avik, we discuss his books Echoes of War and When Demons Followed Me Home, the mission behind Veteran Voice Radio and Spirits & Stories, and practical ways families can understand invisible wounds. Straight talk for veterans, families, therapists, and anyone navigating trauma.
 
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Donald Dunn is a decorated U.S. Army veteran, author of Echoes of War, creator behind Veteran Voice Radio and Spirits & Stories, and founder of Barracks Media. His upcoming book When Demons Followed Me Home uses metaphor to make hidden injuries visible.
 
Key Takeaways:
Coming home was harder than combat; the “real war” began after the uniform.
Survivor’s guilt (loss of friends on June 28, 2005) shifted deployments from “job” to life-or-death reality.
Unspoken trauma erodes family bonds; silence created distance with spouse and children.
Isolation disguised as work (long-haul trucking) intensified depression.
A breaking point at home signaled it was time to seek professional help.
Writing first for family (not publication) enabled honesty without interruption or judgment.
Putting feelings into words creates third-person perspective and emotional regulation.
Repeatedly telling the story reduces reactivity; you still feel, but you gain control.
Healing requires responsibility and amends for harm done during depressive or addictive periods.
The “demons” in his new book are metaphors—making homelessness, addiction, and rage legible to non-traumatized readers.
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Website: DonaldDunn.me
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranvoiceradio
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