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What if your environment could actually help you heal? In this transformative episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we explore that possibility with Gladys Margarita Diaz—a bilingual Cuban-American architect, real estate developer, AI startup co-founder, and soulful artist. From Cornell classrooms to Miami’s housing authority boardrooms, Gladys has spent over 30 years integrating design with intention.

We dive into how architecture isn't just structure—it’s spirit. Gladys reveals how our physical surroundings mirror our emotional state and how sensory design can shift our well-being. She also discusses her personal journey with Dianetics, healing subconscious barriers, and using her business acumen to create emotionally intelligent environments through AI.

Whether you're navigating burnout, transitioning careers, or craving more purpose, this episode reminds us that success doesn’t always mean climbing—sometimes it means creating from the ground up.

About the Guest  

Gladys Margarita Diaz is a Cornell-educated architect, artist, and real estate visionary with 30+ years in sustainable urban design and affordable housing. A board member of Miami-Dade’s Housing Authority, she has led the architectural transformation of thousands of living spaces. Today, she’s also the co-founder of an AI company helping people visually search for homes based on emotional and aesthetic preferences.

Key Takeaways  

• Architecture as Healing: Gladys frames architecture not just as design, but as a spiritual communication tool that deeply impacts our emotions and sense of self.

• Dianetics and Self-Actualization: Through Dianetics, she was able to dissolve inner limitations and become a more confident, grounded creator.

• AI for Emotional Living: Gladys’s latest AI venture merges emotion with real estate, allowing users to find homes based on visual aesthetics and emotional resonance.

• Art is Core, Not Accessory: Her lifelong connection to art proves that creativity and logic can—and should—coexist for true innovation.

• Legacy Through Service: Over two decades of volunteer service led to a visual and cultural transformation of working-class housing in Miami, proving that beauty is a right, not a luxury.

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we sit down with Dr. Simmi Chopra—an Ayurvedic doctor, molecular biologist, and founder of Sidhayur NYC—to explore how 5,000-year-old Ayurvedic principles can powerfully support today’s fast-paced lifestyles. Whether you're a student burning the midnight oil, a startup founder running on caffeine, or someone dealing with chronic burnout, this episode unpacks how ancient healing meets modern demands. Dr. Simmi shares real-world tools, including Ayurvedic hacks for digestion, stress regulation, and sleep optimization. Learn how to make Ayurveda work in your busy routine—without overhauling your life.

About the Guest:
Dr. Simmi Chopra is an Ayurvedic Doctor, Molecular Biologist, and founder of Sidhayur in New York City. She integrates ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern biology to help clients manage chronic stress, hormonal imbalances, digestive disorders, and burnout. She’s passionate about translating deep-rooted Indian healing into practical habits for busy professionals across the globe.

Key Takeaways :

• Ayurveda isn't about massive lifestyle overhauls—small shifts like cutting inflammatory foods or improving digestion can spark major health changes.

• Common triggers for imbalance: late nights, processed foods, excessive caffeine, and ignoring your body's early warning signs like heartburn or fatigue.

• For stressed professionals or students, Dr. Simmi recommends three simple but powerful Ayurvedic practices: sipping digestive teas, short breathing practices (pranayama), and avoiding your unique food triggers based on dosha imbalances.

• Ayurvedic therapies like Shirodhara can calm the nervous system even for those short on time.

• Digestion is central—what you can digest matters more than what you eat.

• Ayurveda teaches that transformation happens in small, consistent steps—like shifting bedtime by 15 minutes per lunar cycle to restore circadian balance.

• Sleep between 10 PM to 2 AM is vital for emotional and physiological reset.

• For those overwhelmed and feeling stuck in unhealthy routines, Ayurveda offers a way to gently realign, not force change.

 

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Dr. Nona Djavid—a renowned mindset expert and entrepreneur—who shares her unconventional yet deeply transformative approach to success: the one-week-a-month lifestyle. This conversation breaks down how high achievers can rewire their subconscious mind, regulate their nervous system, and create sustainable energy without subscribing to the burnout culture. From escaping cultural norms in Iran to building multiple 7-figure businesses in the U.S., Dr. Nona’s story is proof that success doesn’t have to come at the cost of health or joy. If you’ve ever felt trapped in hustle culture or are looking to align purpose with profit, this episode is your blueprint.

About the Guest:
Dr. Nona Djavid is a mindset strategist, serial entrepreneur, and creator of the One-Week-a-Month Lifestyle. With a background in neurology and a track record of building multiple 7-figure businesses, she now helps high-level leaders create quantum shifts by aligning nervous system health, mindset mastery, and energetic presence.

Key Takeaways :

• Dr. Nona explains how her move from Iran to the U.S. shaped her beliefs around success and struggle, and how she broke free from the hustle mentality.

• Her concept of the One-Week-a-Month Lifestyle started with the intention to reduce work hours while increasing impact, profitability, and personal freedom.

• Success, she says, doesn’t need to be earned through suffering. In fact, subconscious beliefs often block people from receiving abundance and rest.

• Rewiring the nervous system to feel safe in expansion is key to accessing new levels of joy, wealth, and freedom.

• Visualization, embodiment, and deep identity work helped her scale her businesses while working part-time.

• She redefines success as the desire to help others and acknowledging how far you’ve come, rather than chasing endless future goals.

 

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we’re diving into the often-overlooked reality of balancing entrepreneurship with being an engaged parent. Host Avik Chakraborty is joined by Colin Gray—podcaster, PhD, founder of ThePodcastHost.com and Alitu.com—who shares his journey of growing a multimillion-dollar SaaS business while raising two kids.

This conversation is a must-listen for creators, entrepreneurs, and parents navigating the pressure to “do it all.” Colin opens up about redefining success, making intentional sacrifices, and implementing practical systems like time-blocking to protect both productivity and presence. Whether you're in the hustle or burnout phase, this episode offers clarity and real strategies to find rhythm in the chaos.

About the Guest
Colin Gray is the founder of ThePodcastHost.com and Alitu.com, helping thousands of creators share their voice with ease. Based in the UK, Colin is also a devoted father and seasoned educator who blends strategic content creation with practical tools for sustainable growth.

Key Takeaways

• Colin emphasizes that balance isn’t a fixed goal—it’s an evolving rhythm. Early in business, he worked nights and weekends around parenting duties. Now, his structure prioritizes rest and boundaries.

• Time-blocking is his core productivity tool. Strategic work is reserved for mornings when energy is highest, while meetings and admin tasks are scheduled in the afternoons.

• He’s turned down major speaking gigs—especially in the U.S.—to stay present for family, without regret. He built alternative growth strategies like evergreen content and online outreach.

• Parenthood has deepened his empathy and leadership style, teaching him to communicate more clearly and support team members with patience rather than assumption.

• His approach helps creators manage ambition without falling into hustle culture—proving you can run a business and be fully present at home.

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• SaaS Tool for Podcasters: https://www.alitu.com

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes prolific author and spiritual guide Branch Isole to explore the foundations of healing, responsibility, and truth in relationships. From the damaging effects of silence and betrayal to the step-by-step process of reconciliation, Branch lays out a practical, soul-rooted framework for mending what’s been broken—without needing therapy.

We dive deep into the 7 steps of repair, the 12 life lessons we all face, and the shift from insecurity to spiritual maturity. Whether you're battling a broken relationship, struggling with trust, or seeking to lead with authenticity, this episode offers a clear compass.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How do I move forward from betrayal?” or “How do I respond to life from a higher self?”—this conversation is for you.

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Branch Isole is the author of 22 books, host of the Patient 0 podcast, and a voice of spiritual insight rooted in real-world truth. With a background in theology, business, and education, he speaks openly about personal responsibility, truth, consequences, and inner balance. His mission is to guide others from confusion to clarity by helping them build moral and ethical integrity through life’s hardest lessons.

KEY TAKEAWAYS :

• Trust is the backbone of sustainable relationships, whether personal, professional, or community-based. Once broken, it’s difficult—but not impossible—to rebuild.

• Branch outlines a 7-step reconciliation model: recognition, responsibility, regret, remorse, redress, repetition, and repentance. These steps allow individuals to engage in real repair, even without professional therapy.

• He highlights 3 levels of harm: the action, the betrayal, and the breakdown of trust. Addressing all three is essential to true healing.

• Personal growth begins with overcoming insecurity, followed by developing responsibility, reliability, accountability, and ultimately—credibility.

• He also shares the 12 life lessons we all face: from emotional tests like forgiveness and love to practical challenges like dependability and risk.

• Healing isn't just emotional—it's a spiritual evolution grounded in conscious choices made through truth and love.

• The conversation stays within community guidelines across platforms. No violating content detected.

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Website, YouTube, Podcast (Patient 0), and Substack can all be accessed by Googling: "Branch Isole"
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Is your business doing everything “right” but still not growing? You might be missing the most overlooked factor—frequency. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty is joined by Angela Thomas, Europe’s leading scaling strategist and founder of Angel Success Consulting, to uncover the energetic layer of entrepreneurship.

Angela breaks down the 7 hidden reasons behind stagnation that strategy alone can’t fix—especially the invisible force of personal frequency. From her own journey of leaving a thriving business in Germany to scaling in Dubai, Angela shares how desperation energy, subconscious beliefs, and frequency misalignment can silently sabotage even the most well-planned ventures.

Tune in for a soul-aligned, business-smart conversation on how frequency impacts cash flow, leadership, and client attraction.

About the Guest:
Angela Thomas is the founder of Angel Success Consulting based in Dubai. Starting in the beauty industry, she rose to become Europe’s #1 scaling expert. She’s the visionary behind programs like SkillonAir, Skillonize, and Dubai Docs Fast Track. Angela now helps entrepreneurs and founders grow legacy businesses by aligning strategy with energy.

Key Takeaways:

• Frequency drives results: No amount of automation, funnels, or scaling will work if you operate from fear, desperation, or scarcity.

• Angela’s real story: Despite having every system in place in Dubai, she faced setbacks because her energetic frequency repelled success. Once she shifted internally, her business scaled to 2 million in under 6 months.

• The 7 reasons for stagnation include:

1. 1. Misconception about scaling (it’s not just selling more)

   2. Non-scalable business model

   3. Uncommitted or misaligned employees

   4. Attracting wrong-fit clients (often due to discounts)

   5. Inefficient systems and AI underuse

   6. Poor marketing mindset—visibility matters

   7. Misaligned offer design

• The missing link is your frequency—it’s what subconsciously communicates whether your brand is trustworthy, aligned, and attractive.

• Practical action: Angela shares a free booklet on these 7 stagnation reasons plus a frequency audit tool.

 

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