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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, we sit down with Dr. Rhonda Hodge, founder of Harmony Psychiatric Services, to explore how mental health care must evolve beyond traditional models in the aftermath of COVID-19. Dr. Rhonda shares how her integrative approach—combining medication, movement, nutrition, and community—addresses the whole person, not just the symptoms. From reducing stigma to empowering patients and creating safe, inclusive spaces for healing, this episode is packed with grounded insights on what mental health recovery really requires today.

About the Guest:
Dr. Rhonda Hodge is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and founder of Harmony Psychiatric Services. Her practice reimagines mental health care by blending clinical support with holistic wellness tools and community-based care. Passionate about accessibility and empowerment, she helps patients—from adolescents to adults—reclaim agency and heal through connection, education, and compassionate support.

Key Takeaways:

• The pandemic reduced stigma around therapy but also exposed systemic gaps in mental health care.

• Empowerment is central to healing—patients must feel seen, safe, and supported to recover.

• Harmony’s approach blends clinical care with movement, nutrition, and executive functioning support.

• Community is not optional—it’s a protective factor that fosters recovery and resilience.

• Simple practices like mindful movement and shared vulnerability are powerful mental health tools.

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Website: www.harmonypsychiatric.com

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In this powerful conversation, Cole Grace joins Healthy Mind, Healthy Life to explore the misunderstood strength of humility and how it became the foundation for his healing journey after war, addiction, and PTSD. Cole shares his transformation from a soldier driven by ego to an author and advocate grounded in truth. He opens up about the impact of chronic illness, the importance of subconscious reprogramming, and how gratitude, mission, and affirmations help him stay aligned—even on the hardest days. This episode isn’t just about struggle; it’s a deep reflection on reclaiming inner worth when the external world crumbles.

About Cole Grace:
Cole Grace is a combat veteran turned mental health advocate and author. After navigating war zones and personal battles with PTSD and addiction, Cole now helps others access healing through self-awareness, subconscious rewiring, and humility. His book, Internal External, guides readers through calming their internal chaos and living from truth rather than performance.

Key Takeaways:

• Humility isn’t weakness—it’s grounded self-awareness and true strength.

• Healing starts by addressing subconscious beliefs, not surface behaviors.

• Having a mission statement and practicing gratitude can rewire your brain and guide you through emotional storms.

• Vulnerability and honesty are prerequisites for lasting change.

• Self-worth should not be tied to external achievements or setback

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• YouTube: @CGrace21

• Book on Amazon: Internal External: Calming the Chaos Within

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In this episode of Healthy Waves, host Sana explores the transformative intersection of communication, self-awareness, and relational intelligence with Amara Samata — a globally recognized transformational guide and founder of the Inner Guidance Institute. With insights drawn from ancient Tibetan Dzogchen wisdom and modern psychological frameworks, Amara shares how tools like the Inner Mirror Method and Golden Request model help individuals build trust, resolve conflicts, and navigate power dynamics consciously in both personal and professional settings. She addresses common myths about transparency, emotional expression, and the real meaning of empathy. A must-listen for anyone seeking healthier connections and deeper communication.

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Amara Samata is a transformational guide, communication strategist, and creator of methodologies including the Inner Guidance Method, Inner Mirror, and the Golden Request. With experience across 35 countries and over 2,000 clients, she blends ancient Eastern philosophies with modern psychology to help leaders, couples, and individuals enhance relational intelligence and authentic self-expression. She has worked closely with psychologists, therapists, and spiritual teachers to evolve powerful tools that improve communication, trust, and self-awareness.

Key Takeaways:

• Inner work precedes outer connection: Trust in others starts with self-trust and self-awareness.

• Communication isn’t about talking more — it’s about listening to yourself and others simultaneously.

• Dzogchen-inspired techniques like “feeding your demons” help heal inner resistance and past trauma.

• Healthy power dynamics rely on mutual respect, not manipulation or dominance.

• Transparency without discernment can be harmful — honesty must meet emotional intelligence.

• Misconceptions around ideal communication styles often hinder relational growth.

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Website: www.amarasamata.com
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In this episode of Healthy Waves, Avik Chakraborty speaks with Aisha Rodrigue, co-founder of Human Garage, about holistic healing, nervous system regulation, emotional trauma, and embodied leadership. Aisha breaks down how stress lives in the body, why fascia holds the key to memory and healing, and how real transformation requires presence—not just effort. The conversation also tackles the myth of competence-based leadership and why true leaders must walk the path before guiding others.

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Aisha Rodrigue is a globally recognized coach, speaker, and visionary co-founder of Human Garage. With a diverse background spanning luxury hospitality, trauma release, circus arts, and conscious leadership, Aisha has guided thousands through physical, emotional, and energetic recalibration. Her work centers around nervous system healing, fascia therapy, and teaching people to lead and live from inner alignment.

Key Takeaways:

• True holistic health considers physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being—not just symptoms.

• The nervous system plays a central role in healing; when it's dysregulated, the body prioritizes survival over repair.

• Trauma lives in the body and requires multi-layered healing—mental awareness alone isn’t enough.

• Mindfulness is more than meditation—it’s about being fully present in your healing.

• Leadership rooted in personal healing creates deeper human impact and authentic connection.

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Follow Aisha on Instagram: @aishahumangarage
Explore Human Garage and start your healing journey: humangarage.net
Watch free guided sessions: Human Garage TV on YouTube
Download the app (pay-what-you-can model): Search “Human Garage” on your app store

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In this powerful episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik speaks with Rand Timmerman—retired attorney, recovered alcoholic, Vietnam veteran, and author—about his life-changing journey hiking the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail at the age of 72. With an artificial knee, past trauma, and a backpack full of memories, Rand set out to support his grieving brother and ended up rediscovering himself. This episode is a deeply moving exploration of grief, resilience, addiction recovery, and the spirituality found in nature’s wildest places. Whether you're struggling with age, addiction, or doubt—Rand’s story proves it’s never too late to begin again.

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Rand Timmerman is a former Marine Corps officer, attorney, and author of A Spiritual Passage, a photo-journal memoir of his 6-month hike through the Appalachian Trail. Now sober, he speaks openly about addiction, PTSD, and spiritual healing later in life. Rand’s work offers hope to anyone feeling stuck, broken, or too old to chase transformation.

Key Takeaways:

• At 72, Rand hiked 2,200 miles to help his grieving brother and discovered his own healing.

• Recovery is possible at any age—sobriety, service, and nature helped him reclaim purpose.

• The Appalachian Trail revealed emotional and physical limits—and how to push beyond them.

• Addiction is not a moral failure; understanding its biological basis changes the path to healing.

• Spiritual connection and surrender were critical in maintaining peace and sobriety.

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• Email: rand.timmerman@gmail.com

• Website: www.randtimmerman.com

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In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty speaks with Rachel D. Vancelette—art advisor, strategist, and author of Own Your Worth—on how creatives can reclaim their value, heal from burnout, and navigate the art world with integrity. Rachel shares her personal journey through extreme burnout, autoimmune illness, and spiritual disconnection, all while leading major art institutions. She unpacks how saying “no,” finding sanctuary in art, and writing her book became transformational tools. This episode is a powerful reminder that creativity isn’t a commodity—it’s a lifeline. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to produce or perform, this is a conversation worth tuning in for.

About the Guest:
Rachel D. Vancelette is a global art advisor, creative strategist, and author of Own Your Worth: The Artist’s Guide to Selling with Purpose and Power. She’s led some of New York’s top galleries and curated cross-industry projects at the intersection of art, tech, and fashion. Her mission is to help artists find their voice, price their work with confidence, and break free from the myths of the “starving artist.”

Key Takeaways:

• Burnout often hides beneath outward success; healing begins with honest self-inquiry.

• Reclaiming worth as a creative involves unlearning the pressure to say “yes” to everything.

• Writing, reflection, and boundary-setting can become spiritual practices.

• Social media metrics can distort artistic value—your voice is more than a like count.

• Artists must embrace entrepreneurship and price their work as a sustainable business model.

Connect with Rachel Vancelette:
Website: www.vancelette.com
Instagram: @vancelette
Email/DM via website or Instagram for collaborations or to learn more about her upcoming projects.

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