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What happens when life feels too heavy to carry all at once? On Inner Peace, Better Health, host Nazish sits down with veteran attorney and author Rand R. Timmerman to explore the quiet strength behind the idea of taking life one step at a time.
This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by change, grief, addiction, or life’s unexpected turns. Rand shares powerful moments from his journey—growing up in hardship, serving in Vietnam, battling alcoholism, and eventually finding peace later in life. Through stories of recovery, faith, and even hiking the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail in his seventies, he reveals how steady, honest steps can transform a life.
About the Guest:Rand R. Timmerman is a veteran attorney and author who served in the Marine Corps and later built a long legal career. After overcoming alcoholism in his late sixties, he began sharing his journey of recovery, faith, and resilience through writing and speaking.
Episode Chapter:00:00 – The quiet strength behind “one step at a time”
03:20 – Childhood hardship and lessons from a resilient father
07:45 – Vietnam, survival, and the search for inner peace
12:30 – Running, alcohol, and coping with hidden struggles
17:40 – The turning point: recovery and spiritual awakening
22:10 – Hiking the Appalachian Trail in his seventies
27:30 – Finding peace through faith, honesty, and helping others
Key Takeaways:Website: https://www.randtimmerman.com
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Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it has become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate the platform now reaches 200K+ global listeners across 6000+ episodes, uniting voices, breaking stigma, and reminding us that every story matters.
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What are we truly reaching for when we pour a drink at the end of the day? On Inner Peace, Better Health, hosted by Nazish, guest Anna Donaghey explores the deeper human longing that often sits underneath habits like alcohol.
This episode is for anyone who has ever wondered whether a coping habit is truly helping—or simply delaying what the heart actually needs. Anna gently reframes alcohol not as a moral failure but as a substitute for unmet emotional needs like connection, relief, belonging, or rest. Listeners will walk away with a compassionate lens to examine their habits and a powerful question: What am I really thirsty for?
About the Guest:
Anna Donaghey is a certified alcohol mindset coach, life coach, and host of The Big Drink Rethink podcast. She previously spent 25 years working in advertising and is the author of What Are You Thirsty For?
Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: True nourishment vs. false substitutes
01:16 – The deeper meaning behind “What are you thirsty for?”
05:36 – What people are really trying to switch off from
08:41 – When alcohol becomes the only relaxation strategy
11:08 – Outsourcing emotional regulation and the habit loop
14:24 – How advertising shapes the story around alcohol
21:36 – A compassionate message for listeners feeling stuck
Key Takeaways:
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Website: https://www.bigdinkrethink.com
Podcast: The Big Drink Rethink
Book: What Are You Thirsty For?
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On Inner Peace, Better Health, host Nazish sits down with Jason Lyle to explore how our bodies shape our behaviors more than our thoughts ever could.
This episode is for anyone who feels stuck between the person they want to be and the patterns they keep repeating. Jason shares his personal journey from hidden struggles and emotional dysregulation to discovering nervous system healing. Together they unpack why mindset alone rarely works, how early experiences wire our responses, and practical ways to begin reconnecting the brain and body for lasting change.
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Jason Lyle is a spiritual coach, retreat leader, and host of the Sacred Grit Podcast. After years serving as a pastor while privately struggling with addiction and emotional dysregulation, he discovered nervous system work as the foundation for real transformation.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 – Why peace isn’t a thinking problem
03:10 – Jason’s story: leadership, trauma, and hidden struggles
08:25 – How childhood experiences wire the nervous system
13:40 – Why logic alone can’t change behavior patterns
18:20 – The hidden impact of unresolved patterns in family life
22:10 – Simple tools: breathwork, meditation, and regulation
26:30 – Self-forgiveness and breaking the shame cycle
Key Takeaways:
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Website: https://thesacredgrit.com/
Podcast: The Sacred Grit Podcast
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What if gratitude isn’t a checklist—but the afterglow of being loved? In Inner Peace, Better Health, hosted by Nazish, Wendy Bower shares how gratitude can arise without forcing positivity.
For anyone exhausted by self-improvement—especially during loss, illness, or spiritual disconnection—this conversation offers a calmer path: tell the truth about what you feel, reconnect through trust, and let gratitude return in its own time.
About the Guest:Wendy Bower is a storyteller and faith-rooted author of Gratitude Attack, and a mother of two adult daughters.
Episode Chapters:Website: https://www.authorwendybower.com/
Book: Gratitude Attack (major online retailers)
Facebook & Instagram: Wendy Bower
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Exhaustion isn’t always from doing too much—it’s from performing who we think we must be. On Inner Peace, Better Health, hosted by Nazish, we explore what happens when we stop polishing our image and start living from what’s real.
This episode is for anyone tired of “looking fine” while feeling drained inside—leaders, partners, creatives, and caretakers. Guest Joshua Routh, author of The S Word, shares how sincerity calms the nervous system, rebuilds trust, and brings us back to ourselves—one honest moment at a time.
About the Guest:Joshua Routh is the author of The S Word and creator of the SWORD framework for rebuilding trust through sincerity. He’s been performing for 30+ years and brings stage-tested insight into the difference between applause and real connection.
Episode Chapters:Website: https://joshuarouth.com/
Also mentioned: LinkedIn, Medium, Substack, and the book The S Word on Amazon.
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What if healing isn’t about fixing yourself—but finally living in sync with yourself? In Inner Peace, Better Health, hosted by Nazish, Stephen McConnell unpacks why inner conflict shows up as stress in the body.
This episode is for anyone feeling burned out, disconnected, or stuck in old loops. You’ll hear how alignment begins with self-awareness, why motivation fades but identity holds, and how simple practices like naming emotions and journaling can help you come home to yourself.
About the Guest:Stephen McConnell is the founder of the Growth Mindset Initiative. He’s a speaker, writer, and NLP-certified coachsupporting leaders in moving from internal exhaustion to clarity.
Episode Chapters:00:00 — Healing isn’t fixing: it’s aligning what’s true
03:10 — Subconscious vs conscious: why beliefs run your day
07:05 — Habits vs routines: changing actions by changing awareness
11:40 — Identity alignment vs motivation: the “North Star” idea
16:20 — Quiet signs you’re off: success outside, strain inside
20:55 — Radical honesty without shame: curiosity as the reset
26:10 — One question for tonight: legacy, passion, and realignment
Key Takeaways:Website: https://www.myndsetgrowth.com/
LinkedIn: Stephen McConnell
Facebook Live: Sundays, 11:00 AM Eastern Time
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What if healing isn’t a moment… but a practice you choose again tomorrow? On Inner Peace, Better Health, hosted by Nazish, memoir author, entrepreneur, and survivor Misty Nesbitt shares what healing actually looks like when life didn’t start gently.
This episode is for anyone exhausted by “quick fixes,” stuck in survival mode, or quietly judging themselves for not being “over it.” You’ll hear how trauma can show up as control, anger, hypervigilance, and over-fixing—and how awareness turns those patterns into choices.
About the Guest:Misty Nesbitt is a memoir author, entrepreneur, and survivor. Her work centers resilience, breaking generational trauma, and redefining healing beyond clichés.
Episode Chapters:00:00 Welcome + what healing really means
03:10 Why “quick fixes” keep us stuck
07:05 Survival mode disguised as personality
12:20 Control, fixing, and coping in adulthood
16:10 Anger as hurt: learning to pause
20:30 “The Girl Who Kept Breathing” mindset
25:10 Honoring survival without making it identity
28:00 Where to find Misty + closing
Key Takeaways:Website: mistynesbit.com
Social: “Misty Nesbitt” (all major platforms)
Book: Available online globally
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📌 Disclaimer - This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not necessarily 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 remains the property of their respective owners and is used under fair use for informational purposes. By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.On Inner Peace, Better Health, hosted by Nazish, Kelsey Aida shares a grounded take on manifestation—one that honors both mindset and real-world action. Together, they explore how “alignment” can support healthier habits without pressure, perfection, or shame.
This episode is for anyone who feels stuck in cycles of starts-and-stops, guilt after setbacks, or overwhelm around changing routines. You’ll leave with a kinder, more sustainable way to approach health goals—by partnering with your nervous system, your body, and your next small step.
About the Guest:Kelsey Aida is an alignment guide, co-host of the High Vibin’ It podcast, and author of the upcoming book The Manifesting Fix. She teaches practical tools for moving through resistance and building a life (and body) you genuinely enjoy.
Episode Chapters:Website: https://www.kelseyaida.com/
Book: The Manifesting Fix (preorder)
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In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, hosted by Nazish, we sit with Mridula Agarwal to unpack a quiet truth: the reactions you judge might be the exact doorway to your freedom.
This conversation is for anyone stuck in the same emotional loop—anger, overwhelm, shutdown, or feeling “fine” on the outside but restless inside. You’ll hear how to trace reactions back to unmet needs, past patterns, and misalignment—then take a first gentle step toward clarity.
About the Guest:Mridula Agarwal is a stronger recovery and inner alignment specialist with over two decades of experience helping people understand emotional, mental, and bodily responses. She works with energy-based practices including Reiki, chakras, and Kundalini-focused approaches.
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Calm isn’t something you earn after the chaos ends—it’s something you can practice into your daily life. In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, we explore how small, intentional rituals can create steadiness even on the busiest days.
Hosted on Inner Peace, Better Health, this conversation is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck in survival mode. Intuitive coach Alicia Meek shares how brief, flexible rituals—sometimes just seconds long—can help you move from stress into clarity, self-trust, and grounded presence.
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Key Takeaways:
Rituals don’t need to be time-consuming to be effective
Intention is what transforms a habit into a ritual
Morning rituals set the emotional tone for the entire day
Calm grows through consistency, not perfection
You can reset at any moment—rituals are flexible and forgiving
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