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In this episode of Healthy Waves, we dive deep into the power of breath with Dr. Roberta Garceau—a dentist, yoga and Ayurveda practitioner, and sleep medicine expert. Drawing from her book Bliss, Not Burnout, Dr. Garceau explains how conscious breathing is more than just a wellness trend—it’s a transformative tool for emotional regulation, energy alignment, and mental clarity. She shares real-life examples, practical breath work techniques, and insights on how even in the chaos of healthcare or hustle culture, a single mindful breath can create radical calm. Whether you’re a high-performer or just feeling overwhelmed, this episode is your reminder to pause, breathe, and begin healing from within.

About the Guest:
Dr. Roberta Garceau blends her clinical background in dentistry and sleep medicine with Eastern healing practices to offer an integrative approach to wellness. She’s the author of Bliss, Not Burnout, a practical guide for healthcare professionals and anyone seeking balance in a fast-paced world. Through her platform Elemental Wellness, Dr. Garceau teaches how air, breath, and awareness can restore harmony in both body and mind.

Key Takeaways:

• Conscious breathing can regulate both emotional and physical health in real time.

• Exhalation-first techniques help calm anxiety and reduce tension.

• Breath is a bridge between burnout and balance, especially in caregiving or high-stress environments.

• Small daily moments—driving, walking, even bathroom breaks—are perfect for integrating mindful breath.

• Aligning breath with the elements (air, earth, fire) helps tailor energy regulation to your body’s needs.

Connect with Dr. Roberta Garceau:
Website: www.drrobertagarceau.com
Book: Bliss, Not Burnout available on Amazon
Additional Resources: elemental-wellness.com

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In this enlightening episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty welcomes Jeff Bailey—master yoga teacher, author, and pioneer of a revolutionary approach to joint health. Jeff shares his personal story of recovering from a life-changing ski accident and how intentional joint compression became the foundation for healing not just his body but his mind. Together, they explore the science of compression, its psychological impact, and how embracing pain can unlock profound inner peace. If you’re navigating joint pain or seeking holistic healing, this episode offers wisdom and actionable insights.

About the Guest:
Jeff Bailey is the founder of Avita Yoga and author of Mobility for Life. With over 45 years of experience as a yoga teacher, Jeff developed a unique method that uses joint compression to stimulate healing and restore mobility. His work empowers people to find independence and peace through mindful movement, even in later years.

Key Takeaways:

• Compression in joints triggers healing by cleansing and nourishing synovial fluid.

• Avoiding pain can worsen joint health—embracing discomfort mindfully can be therapeutic.

• True healing integrates body, mind, and spirit, beginning with inner honesty.

• Mobility practices can transform both physical pain and mental well-being.

Connect with Jeff Bailey:
Visit AvitaYogaOnline.com for classes, resources, and more. Follow Jeff on social media and preorder Mobility for Lifefor exclusive bonuses.

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Waves, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Kate Ricciardi, founder of Digestion By Design and creator of the Root to Radiant Method, to unpack the deep connections between gut health, chronic inflammation, and subconscious identity. Dr. Kate shares her personal journey of overcoming IBS, migraines, and digestive struggles despite being a trained dietitian. She challenges conventional advice, advocates for personalized nutrition, and explains how subconscious patterns can keep us stuck in unhealthy cycles. If you’ve been told “this is just life” while struggling with fatigue, bloating, or brain fog—this conversation offers hope and actionable insights.

About the Guest:
Dr. Kate Ricciardi is a nutritionist, functional health expert, and the creator of Digestion By Design. After battling her own chronic digestive issues, she developed a personalized, science-backed approach to healing that goes beyond generic diets. Through her Root to Radiant Method, she helps clients tackle gut inflammation, uncover hidden food sensitivities, and address the identity-level habits that sabotage health.

Key Takeaways:

• Why chronic inflammation is often the missing link in gut health issues

• How subconscious identity and habits can prevent long-term healing

• The myths of “healthy eating” without personalization

• Why intuitive eating alone may not be enough for some individuals

• How to recognize subtle signs of inflammation sabotaging your wellness

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Learn more at Digestion By Design or follow her on Instagram @digestionbydesign

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Garrett Wood—founder of Gnosis Therapy, certified clinical hypnotherapist, and executive well-being coach—for a direct conversation about burnout, high performance, and what it really takes to thrive. Garrett reveals why burnout isn't just about bad time management and how the real problem lies in emotional suppression, perfectionist conditioning, and a lack of body-based well-being. From sleep and movement to nervous system regulation and hypnotherapy, this episode challenges the “grind culture” and provides powerful insights for leaders who want to stay aligned while succeeding. It’s a wake-up call for any high achiever stuck in survival mode.

About the Guest:
Garrett Wood is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and executive well-being coach, specializing in helping high-achieving professionals transform burnout into meaningful breakthroughs. As the founder of Gnosis Therapy, Garrett brings together science-backed coaching, cognitive flexibility work, and subconscious healing to support leaders in moving from exhaustion to alignment. His approach is both strategic and embodied, helping people shift from performative success to sustainable leadership.

Key Takeaways:

• Burnout is not a personal failure—it’s a symptom of misalignment and cultural dysfunction.

• Most high achievers overlook the basics: sleep, movement, and nutrition. These are non-negotiables, not luxuries.

• Emotional suppression in high-pressure environments leads to nervous system overload and chronic stress.

• True well-being requires tuning in, not toughing up.

• Mindset alone is not enough; deep healing requires subconscious work and body-based support.

• Leadership improves when emotional regulation is prioritized—your energy impacts everyone around you.

Connect with Garrett Wood:
Website: gnosistherapy.com
Explore his free burnout self-assessment on his website for a personalized strategy to move forward.

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik sits down with Nisha Patel, LPC—licensed professional counselor, speaker, and founder of The Nisha. Together, they explore the deeper layers of addiction recovery, mindfulness, and what it truly means to live in alignment. Nisha shares her personal journey of 16+ years of sobriety, blending science and spirituality through tools like DBT, brainspotting, hypnotherapy, and Reiki. This honest conversation unpacks how healing is more than stopping behaviors—it’s reconnecting with core values, purpose, and self.

Whether you're navigating addiction, burnout, or simply feeling disconnected, this episode offers actionable insights on reclaiming your life.

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Nisha Patel, LPC, is a therapist, sovereignty expert, and speaker with over 16 years of sobriety. She empowers individuals to heal, align with their values, and create a meaningful life using a unique mix of evidence-based therapy and holistic healing practices.

Key Takeaways:

• Addiction recovery isn’t just about stopping; it’s about replacing, healing, and aligning with your core values.

• Mindfulness and meditation start small—sometimes with just one quiet minute.

• True alignment means living in integrity with your values, not society’s expectations.

• Healing work requires discipline—but in the right direction, with the right tools.

• “There’s no one-size-fits-all path to healing—what works for others might not work for you.”

Connect with Nisha:
Instagram: @nishapatelcoaching
Website: https://thenishe.com/ 
Email: nisha@nishatheniche.com

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In 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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Susannah Rose Stokes
Website: metamorphosis.ventures
Instagram: @susannahroses | @embodiedmetamorphosis

Angie Gallagher
Website: heartwellnesscoaching.com
Instagram & Facebook: @heartwellnesscoaching or search Angie Gallagher

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