Inner Peace, Better Health

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  • One Step at a Time: Finding Inner Peace Through Life’s Hardest Journeys with Rand R. Timmerman

    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:
    1. Real change rarely happens overnight; small steps create lasting transformation.
    2. Honest self-reflection is often the beginning of healing.
    3. Physical activity and routine can support emotional resilience.
    4. Seeking help and community can shift even the most difficult situations.
    5. Helping others often deepens our own sense of purpose and peace.

    How to Connect With the Guest:

    Website: https://www.randtimmerman.com

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    🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️

    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.

    👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.


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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.
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    26 min
  • What Are You Really Thirsty For? Rethinking Alcohol, Relief, and True Nourishment with Anna Donaghey

    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:

    1. Alcohol often masks deeper emotional needs like connection, calm, or belonging.
    2. The real craving is not the drink—it’s the feeling we expect it to create.
    3. When we believe alcohol solves a need, we stop searching for healthier tools.
    4. Shame keeps people stuck; curiosity creates the space for change.
    5. A nourishing life naturally reduces the urge to escape it.

    How to Connect With the Guest:

    Website: https://www.bigdinkrethink.com

    Podcast: The Big Drink Rethink

    Book: What Are You Thirsty For?

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    🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️

    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.

    👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.


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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.
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    28 min
  • Why You Can’t Think Your Way Into Peace: Healing the Nervous System with Jason Lyle

    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.

    About the Guest:

    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:

    1. Many harmful patterns are survival responses from a dysregulated nervous system.
    2. Childhood experiences can create hyper-vigilance that lasts into adulthood.
    3. Insight alone rarely changes behavior if the body still feels unsafe.
    4. Practices like breathwork, meditation, and cold exposure help reconnect brain and body.
    5. Self-forgiveness is essential to break the cycle of shame and relapse.

    How to Connect With the Guest:

    Website: https://thesacredgrit.com/

    Podcast: The Sacred Grit Podcast

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    🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️

    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.

    👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.


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    📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/


    🤝 Join Our LinkedIn Community

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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.
    #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mentalhealthpodcast #nervoussystemhealing #traumahealing #mindbodyconnection #emotionalregulation #innerpeacejourney #mensmentalhealth #selfawareness #healingjourney #breathworkpractice #personalgrowth #mindfulnesspractice #selfhealing
    27 min
  • When Gratitude Becomes Natural: Trust, Authenticity, and Healing Through Love in Hard Seasons with Wendy Bower

    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:
    1. 00:00 Gratitude without striving or obligation
    2. 03:10 How love shows up in the body
    3. 07:05 When gratitude practices start feeling performative
    4. 12:20 Authenticity over “saying the right thing”
    5. 16:40 Disconnection, trust, and the “gratitude attack” metaphor
    6. 21:15 Anger, honesty, and regulating the nervous system
    7. 27:30 Where to find Wendy + a gentle closing invitation

    Key Takeaways:
    1. Start in the body: locate love/safety first, then notice what gratitude naturally follows.
    2. Trade performance for honesty: name anger or grief out loud instead of masking it.
    3. Regulate through movement: walk in nature, breathe, cry—let the feeling move through.
    4. Practice an “exchange”: offer what you’re carrying, ask for peace or joy.

    How to Connect With the Guest:

    Website: https://www.authorwendybower.com/

    Book: Gratitude Attack (major online retailers)

    Facebook & Instagram: Wendy Bower


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    🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️

    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.

    👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.


    Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to.


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    Based in: India & USA

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    🤝 Be a Guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest

    📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/


    🤝 Join Our LinkedIn Community

    Connect with a global community focused on mental health, wellness, and personal growth. Join meaningful conversations, discover insights from experts, and grow alongside like-minded individuals.

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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.
    #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #gratitude #authenticity #faithandwellness #mindbodyconnection #emotionalresilience #nervoussystemregulation #innerpeace #selfcompassion #spiritualgrowth #healingjourney #mindfulliving #burnoutrecovery
    26 min
  • Stop Performing: The Quiet Power of Sincerity for Inner Peace with Joshua Routh

    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:
    1. 00:00 — Performing competence vs being sincere
    2. 03:10 — The moment the audience turned: ego vs connection
    3. 07:20 — The “busy” mask and rented-success culture
    4. 11:05 — Identity, impostor syndrome, and nervous system overload
    5. 15:10 — Why we learn personas: boss, partner, friends
    6. 20:05 — SWORD framework: Self-awareness & Witness
    7. 25:10 — Openness, Repair, Debrief: practicing sincerity daily

    Key Takeaways:
    1. Notice where you’re “selling yourself” instead of showing up.
    2. Lead with witnessing: see people as humans, not transactions.
    3. Stay open—the wisest people revise their beliefs with new truth.
    4. Repair means change, not gifts or grand gestures.
    5. End your day with a short debrief: what was real, what needs repair?

    How to Connect With the Guest:

    Website: https://joshuarouth.com/

    Also mentioned: LinkedIn, Medium, Substack, and the book The S Word on Amazon.


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    🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️

    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.

    👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.


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    📬 Contact & Links

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    Based in: India & USA

    🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows

    🤝 Be a Guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest

    📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/


    🤝 Join Our LinkedIn Community

    Connect with a global community focused on mental health, wellness, and personal growth. Join meaningful conversations, discover insights from experts, and grow alongside like-minded individuals.

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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.
    #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #innerpeace #mentalwellness #emotionalhealth #nervoussystem #burnoutrecovery #authenticity #sincerity #selfawareness #healthyrelationships #leadershipdevelopment #mindfulnesspractice #healingjourney #personalgrowth #communicationskills #emotionalresilience
    26 min
  • Aligning Identity to Heal Within: Burnout, Beliefs, and the Power of Curiosity with Stephen McConnell

    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:
    1. Name the loop: “I’m feeling shame/rumination right now.”
    2. Swap judgment for curiosity: “Why did I do that—what was I seeking?”
    3. Journal one moment daily where you felt “not like yourself.”
    4. Build routines, not willpower—alignment beats motivation.
    5. If burnout is loud, ask: “Whose goal am I living for?”

    How to Connect With the Guest:

    Website: https://www.myndsetgrowth.com/

    LinkedIn: Stephen McConnell

    Facebook Live: Sundays, 11:00 AM Eastern Time


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    🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️

    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.

    👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.

    Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to.


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    Based in: India & USA

    🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows

    🤝 Be a Guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest

    📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/


    🤝 Join Our LinkedIn Community

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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.
    #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #innerpeacebetterhealth #identityalignment #healingjourney #burnoutrecovery #selfawareness #emotionalwellness #mindsetshift #nervoussystemsupport #journalingpractice #growthmindset #leadershipwellbeing #corevalues #mentalhealthpodcast #emotionalres
    24 min
  • Healing Without Erasing the Past: A Real, Daily Choice with Misty Nesbitt

    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:
    1. Redefine healing: it doesn’t erase the past—it reduces its control.
    2. Notice your “survival tells” (control, scanning rooms, over-fixing).
    3. Replace self-judgment with self-forgiveness—daily.
    4. When you relapse into old patterns, call it information, not failure.
    5. Set a small win: “I kept going today” still counts.

    How to Connect With the Guest:

    Website: mistynesbit.com

    Social: “Misty Nesbitt” (all major platforms)

    Book: Available online globally


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    🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️

    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.

    👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.


    Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to.


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    📬 Contact & Links

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    Based in: India & USA

    🎧 All Podcast Shows: https://podcreatorsnetwork.transistor.fm/shows

    🤝 Be a Guest: https://www.podhub.club/beaguest

    📩 Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/


    🤝 Join Our LinkedIn Community

    Connect with a global community focused on mental health, wellness, and personal growth. Join meaningful conversations, discover insights from experts, and grow alongside like-minded individuals.

    👉 Join the LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/

    📌 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.

    #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #healingjourney #traumarecovery #emotionalhealing #survivormindset #selfforgiveness #innerwork #nervoussystem #resilience #growthmindset #mentalwellness #generationalhealing #mindfulnesspractice #selfworth
    17 min
  • Manifestation for Health Goals: Alignment, Action, and Self-Compassion That Lasts with Kelsey Aida

    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:
    1. 00:00 Intro: Health goals through alignment, not force
    2. 03:10 Kelsey’s turning point: from depression to healing support
    3. 07:40 “I am not my depression”: separating identity from symptoms
    4. 10:20 Manifestation misconception: asking vs. co-creating with action
    5. 14:30 Resistance + procrastination: what your nervous system protects
    6. 19:10 Self-love vs. self-criticism as the energy behind habits
    7. 24:00 Setbacks: radical acceptance and returning to alignment

    Key Takeaways:
    1. Treat health goals like co-creation: intention plus consistent action
    2. Start small: stack 1–2 habits before expanding
    3. Look at procrastination as information, not failure
    4. Shift from “fixing” your body to partnering with it
    5. Use radical acceptance to move through guilt and reset faster

    How to Connect With the Guest

    Website: https://www.kelseyaida.com/

    Book: The Manifesting Fix (preorder)

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    23 min
  • Inner Alignment: Decode Your Reactions and Find Real Freedom Within Yourself with In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, hosted by Nazish, we sit with

    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.

    Episode Chapters:
    1. 00:00 — What “I just want peace” really means
    2. 03:10 — The biggest misunderstanding about inner alignment
    3. 07:05 — A real-life example: big decisions, inner conflict, and congruence
    4. 12:10 — Reactions as messengers: the child, resentment, and family dynamics
    5. 17:00 — Where reactions originate: anger, unmet needs, and old roles
    6. 22:10 — Breaking the loop: conscious choice vs. automatic living
    7. 26:20 — First gentle step + Mridula’s support options

    Key Takeaways:
    1. Ask: “What kind of peace am I actually craving—escape, control, or safety?”
    2. Trace the emotion to the need underneath (anger often hides overload or feeling unseen).
    3. Notice how old roles (like “the responsible one”) quietly shape present reactions.
    4. Shift from blame to patterns: what are you repeatedly enabling in your ecosystem?
    5. Create a pause before the reaction—enough space to choose a different response.

    How to Connect With the Guest:
    1. Discovery sessions and paid consultations available - https://ireawake.com/
    2. Weekly Saturday night group healing Zoom sessions (nominal fee) — good first step for people seeking gentle support -
    3. https://ireawake.com/product/online-reiki-healing-session-every-saturday/
    4. Links and booking details:
    5. https://ireawake.com/paid-appointment-call-2hr-usd-99/
    6. https://ireawake.com/30-min-free-appointment/.

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    25 min
  • Rituals for Inner Calm: Simple Practices to Respond, Not React with Alicia Meek

    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.

    About the Guest:

    Alicia Meek is an intuitive coach and practitioner based in Canada. She supports women in cultivating inner calm and clarity through accessible spiritual rituals woven into everyday life.

    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


      How to Connect With the Guest:


      Website: https://aliciameek.com/ 
      Instagram: @wildandsacredwithalicia

      Her new online learning space is officially open!

      Explore beginner-friendly courses in foraging, wild plant medicine, and folk herbal wisdom.

      Visit The Wild Spirit School


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      Disclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not 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 used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.

      Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.

      With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.

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      21 min

    About Inner Peace, Better Health

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    Cultivating inner calm through spirituality leads to improved mental and physical health.