Founder of Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health, Christopher LeMark, joins Dr. Avanti to explore the intersection of music, mental health, and community empowerment. Drawing from his own life's adversities, including childhood trauma and mental health struggles, Christopher shares how a pivotal moment in a coffee shop led him to therapy and eventually to founding his organization. He discusses the power of hip-hop in opening the conversation on mental health in the black community, and how representation is crucial, especially for black men, to feel safe and understood. They address how community support, like volunteering and financial contributions, is vital for the sustainability of the organization’s mission, and how Christopher’s organization addresses not just therapy but also basic needs like food and employment.

Today on The Healing Catalyst:

• Christopher's journey from trauma to founding Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health
• Hip-hop's role in fostering mental health conversations
• The significance of representation in mental health advocacy for black men
• Addressing basic needs alongside therapy for holistic mental well-being
• The role of education and human intelligence in tackling mental health challenges

Connect with Christopher:

• Instagram: @coffeehiphopandmentalhealth 
• Website: normalizetherapy.com, chhamh.org/cafe

Resources:

• Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz 
• Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
• Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter 

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• Website: avantikumarsingh.com
• Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
• Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
• Podcast: The Healing Catalyst

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Today Dr. Avanti is joined by the visionary behind Mama Glow, Latham Thomas, to explore the transformative world of maternal healthcare, particularly within marginalized communities. Latham shares her journey, deeply rooted in her childhood experiences and the communal wisdom of the women in her family, which laid the foundation for her path in doula services and maternal care. She highlights the disparities in maternal healthcare, emphasizing the need for a systemic overhaul that prioritizes the most marginalized. She advocates for a collaborative approach between doulas, midwives, and medical professionals to foster a more inclusive, empathetic, and effective healthcare system.

Today on The Healing Catalyst:

• Addressing maternal healthcare disparities for black and brown women
• Differentiating roles of doulas and midwives in maternal care
• Overcoming barriers to accessing doula services
• Importance of continuous education for healthcare providers

Connect with Latham:

• Instagram: @Glowmaven / @MamaGlow / @MamaGlowFoundation 
• Website: mamaglow.com
• Resources: Mental Health Pocket Guide / Birthing While Black

Resources:

• Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz 
• Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
• Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter 

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• Website: avantikumarsingh.com
• Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
• Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
• Podcast: The Healing Catalyst

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Dr. Avanti and Faye McCray from Well + Good are back with part 2 of their conversation, exploring the forefront of 2024 wellness trends. Today, they focus on the evolution of sauna technologies, the importance of skin barrier health, and postpartum wellness. The duo discusses how ancient practices, like Ayurveda's Svedana, are being revitalized through modern technology to enhance health benefits, especially in detoxification and longevity. The conversation also delves into the newest in wearable technology and medical trackers such as smart tampons and the ethical and privacy issues of these products.

Today on The Healing Catalyst:

• Advancements in sauna technology
• Integrating ancient detox practices with wellness innovations
• Products focused on strengthening the skin barrier
• Postpartum wellness & support for new mothers
• Smart tampons & medical trackers: health monitoring and privacy concerns

Resources:

• Listen: 114. Key Wellness Trends to Watch in 2024, Part 1 with Faye McCray
• Well + Good 2024 Trends Report here
• Follow Well + Good: @iamwellandgood
• Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz 
• Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
• Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter 

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• Website: avantikumarsingh.com
• Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
• Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
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Today, Dr. Avanti and Faye McCray, Vice President and Head of Content at  Well + Good, delve into the 2024 wellness trends. This episode is the first of a two-part series, where they delve into four of the eight wellness trends for the upcoming year. They explore the integration of wellness amenities in real estate, reflecting a growing consumer demand for wellness-oriented living spaces. Their conversation also covers the role of AI in personalizing fitness routines, emphasizing the importance of balancing technology with personal intuition and professional health advice. Additionally, they discuss the emergence of hair longevity products focused on maintaining hair health as one ages and the trend of functional comfort foods to make healthy eating more accessible and enjoyable.

Today on The Healing Catalyst:

• The integration of wellness amenities in real estate
• Encouraging community & activity spaces for health
• Artificial Intelligence in personalized fitness
• Reflecting on ways you use your wearable technology
• Hair longevity products and the importance of scalp health
• Making comfort foods health-focused

Resources:

• Well + Good 2024 Trends Report here
• Follow Well + Good: @iamwellandgood
• Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz 
• Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
• Get Dr. Avanti’s Bi-weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter 

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• Website: avantikumarsingh.com
• Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
• Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
• Podcast: The Healing Catalyst

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Today, Dr. Avanti and Indu Arora explore the unique aspects of yoga for women, emphasizing the need for personalized practices based on individual life stages and Ayurvedic principles. They discuss the three stages of a woman's life - Kapha, Pitta, and Vata - and how yoga practices should be adapted for each. In addition, Indu highlights practices that support women during perimenopause and menopause. Their conversation also covers the significance of timing in yoga practices, aligning them with the body's natural rhythms for optimal benefits.

Today on The Healing Catalyst:

• Tailoring yoga practices to individual needs and life stages
• Understanding Kapha, Pitta, and Vata stages in a woman's life
• Yoga practices to support perimenopause and menopause
• Aligning yoga practices with the body's circadian rhythm and natural cycles
• Focusing on subtle yoga practices and increasing knowledge for overall well-being

Connect with Indu:

• Instagram: @induaroraofficial
• Listen: 47. Marma Therapy & Your Energy Body with Indu Arora
• Listen: 82. Go Deeper: Unlocking the Power of Shavasana with Indu Arora
• Yoga and Ayurveda for Menopause (3 Class Series), begins January 10: click here to learn more
• Learn about Yoga Asanas, Shat Kriyas etc for dosha: Ancient Heritage Tomorrow's Vision
• Learn about Ayurvedic and Yoga Recipes and Practices for Dosha Balance and health: SOMA 100 Heritage Recipes for Self Care

Resources:

• Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz 
• Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
• Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter

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• Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
• Website: avantikumarsingh.com
• Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
• Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
• Podcast: The Healing Catalyst

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Dr. Avanti kicks off the new year with a special message, sharing exciting plans for 2024 including her upcoming book 'The Longevity Formula', a new Instagram course, and the next season of the Healing Catalyst Podcast. 

Resources:

• Listen to Dr. Avanti’s favorite episodes from last year
• Ep. 79: Go Deeper: Ayurveda to Support Your Immunity with Divya Alter
• Ep. 82: Go Deeper: Unlocking the Power of Shavasana with Indu Arora
• Ep. 90: Unveiling Vulnerability: A Mother-Son Conversation on Cancer and Healing
• Ep. 103: Beyond the Tumor: Treating the Terrain of Cancer with Dr. Nasha Winters
• Ep. 107: Beyond Forgiveness: Exploring the Depths of Grace with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi
• Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz 
• Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
• Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode. 

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• Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
• Website: avantikumarsingh.com
• Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
• Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
• Podcast: The Healing Catalyst

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Today, Dr. Avanti shares her heartfelt reflections on a year that tested her resilience and strength. Battling breast cancer and completing her second book, "The Longevity Formula," she navigates through the complexities of healing and self-discovery. Avanti emphasizes the profound lessons learned: trusting oneself, others, and the divine. She sets her intention for 2024 to focus on the journey, not just the destination, and adopts "yes" as her mantra, a commitment to embracing life fully.

Today on The Healing Catalyst:

• Reflections on overcoming challenges
• The importance of trusting oneself, others, and the divine
• 2024: focus on the process and journey vs. outcomes
• The mantra of saying “yes” & feeling it in your body

Resources:

• Listen: 83. Navigating an Unexpected Diagnosis
• Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz 
• Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
• Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode. 

Connect with Dr. Avanti:

• Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
• Website: avantikumarsingh.com
• Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
• Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
• Podcast: The Healing Catalyst

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Founder and CEO of Fearless Foundry, Madeline Reeves, joins Dr. Avanti to discuss the concept of human-centric business, drawing from her experience in the technology industry where she felt compelled to suppress her identity. Embracing her entrepreneurial journey, Madeline discovered the value of authenticity, leading to deeper connections and more meaningful work. She shares her challenges with rapid business growth at Fearless Foundry, which led to a restructuring of her business model to align with her values and improve her mental health. Madeline also critiques the 'girl boss' culture as a patriarchal construct and advocates for a value-driven approach to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of human connection in business.

Today on The Healing Catalyst:

• Critique of 'girl boss' and hustle culture
• The importance and impact of human-centric business
• Experiences with identity suppression and inhumanity
• Leading with empathy
• How authenticity leads to better connections

Connect with Madeline:

• Instagram: @fearlessfoundry 
• Website: fearlessfoundry.com 
• Podcast: Finding Fearless

Resources:

• Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz 
• Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
• Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode. 

Connect with Dr. Avanti:

• Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
• Website: avantikumarsingh.com
• Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
• Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
• Podcast: The Healing Catalyst

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Today, Dr. Avanti is joined by Lisa Mattam, a visionary in Ayurvedic skincare. Lisa shares her pioneering journey in creating the Ayurvedic skincare brand Sahajan at a time when such a category was unheard of. She delves into the unique challenges she faced as a South Asian woman entrepreneur, navigating a path in the wellness and skincare industry. Lisa reflects on the inspiration behind Sahajan, rooted in her quest for clean, Ayurvedic skincare suitable for her daughter, and how this personal mission transformed into a professional endeavor. Their conversation also unpacks the balancing act of merging traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with contemporary skincare science and the necessity of evidence-based claims in promoting Ayurvedic ingredients and the role of intuition in entrepreneurship and business.

Today on The Healing Catalyst:

• Navigating entrepreneurship as a South Asian woman
• The rise of Ayurveda in the skincare industry
• Balancing tradition and science in skincare
• Nurturing intuition & resilience in business
• Mental and emotional aspects of entrepreneurship
• The growth and future of Ayurveda in the skincare industry

Connect with Lisa:

• Instagram: @sahajanskincare 
• Website: sahajan.com / lisamattam.com 
• Referenced book: The Artist’s Way
• Listen: 23. Ayurveda & Clean Beauty for Inner and Outer Glow with Lisa Mattam

Resources:

• Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz 
• Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
• Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode. 

Connect with Dr. Avanti:

• Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
• Website: avantikumarsingh.com
• Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
• Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
• Podcast: The Healing Catalyst

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Dr. Avanti welcomes the President and COO of Athletic Greens, Kat Cole. Kat takes us through her transition from the food and beverage industry as the former President and COO of FOCUS Brands to the forefront of health and wellness. She sheds light on the parallels in consumer brand strategies across these sectors and her shift to a direct-to-consumer model at AG1. Kat opens up about her personal health journey and how it profoundly influenced her professional trajectory. Their conversation also navigates the challenges of marketing and manufacturing in the health and wellness industry. Furthermore, Kat highlights the role of community engagement in establishing brand authenticity and explores wellness as an influential tool in leadership, reflecting on the shift towards prioritizing health in leadership roles.

Today on The Healing Catalyst:

• Kat Cole's transition to Athletic Greens
• Similarities in consumer brand strategies
• Challenges in health and wellness marketing
• Importance of community in brand development
• Wellness as a leadership tool
• Evolving standards in the health and wellness sector

Connect with Kat:

• Instagram: @katcoleatl / @drinkag1 
• Website: drinkag1.com 

Resources:

• Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz 
• Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
• Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode. 

Connect with Dr. Avanti:

• Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
• Website: avantikumarsingh.com
• Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
• Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
• Podcast: The Healing Catalyst

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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions