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The Soul Mirror Podcast

Avik

The Soul Mirror is a transformative podcast that reflects the deepest layers of who we are—beyond the surface, beyond the roles we play. Each episode offers soulful conversations, spiritual insights, and healing stories that help you see yourself more clearly and connect with your true essence. Whether you’re on a journey of self-discovery, emotional healing, or conscious awakening, The Soul Mirror invites you to pause, reflect, and remember who you truly are.

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  • October 21 · 27 min

    Accepting What Is: Beyond Hustle Culture and Endless Striving with Gazit Chaya Nkosi

    “Not yet. Not good enough. Try harder.” Most of us have heard that inner voice for so long we mistake it for our own. On The Soul Mirror Podcast, host Sana and somatic guide Gazit Chaya Nkosi look at what lies beyond endless striving. Gazit explains why a nervous system stuck in fear can’t create, how hustle culture keeps us blaming ourselves, and why accepting what is isn’t giving up. It’s the ground for a life that feels worth living. About the Guest: Gazit Chaya Nkosi is a somatic guide and founder of The Rooted Co-op. Drawing on somatic parts work and The Work of Byron Katie, they support people in letting go of the need to be “good” and coming back to Self. Key Takeaways: Most of us long for unconditional love; try offering it to yourself first. Fear keeps the thinking brain offline, so shame rarely leads to good ideas. Struggling within an unequal system isn’t a personal failing. Contentment is not mediocrity; it can look a lot like happiness. No access to nature? Even a few minutes of nature sounds can help you settle. Accepting what is isn’t giving up; it’s working with what you have now. Connect With Gazit Chaya Nkosi: Website: https://www.therootedcoop.com Substack: https://gazitchayankosi.substack.com YouTube: search “The Rooted Co-op” Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror: the voice that says “try harder” [03:00] Between Giving Up and Trying Harder: the all-or-nothing trap [05:00] Conditional Love and the Longing to Be Enough [07:00] Is Acceptance Just Mediocrity? Hustle culture and the lottery of success [11:00] Your Nervous System on Fear: why shame shuts down creativity [16:00] Contentment, Inner Peace and Who We Call Worthy [21:00] Working With What You Have: nature, small comforts and the next step 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #thesoulmirror #radicalacceptance #hustleculture #nervoussystemregulation #somatichealing #partswork #selfworth #unconditionallove #contentment #innerpeace #slowliving #healingjourney

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  • October 14 · 29 min

    Journaling for Self-Awareness: The Soul Mirror with Nancy Jasin Ensley

    What would you see if you stopped measuring yourself against others and looked honestly inward? On The Soul Mirror Podcast, author and retired nurse Nancy Jasin Ensley reflects on self-awareness, the masks we wear, and the patterns we carry. At 85, Nancy shares how journaling, deep listening and forgiveness have shaped her life, her writing and her healing, and why loving yourself, faults included, is a daily practice worth returning to. About the Guest: Nancy Jasin Ensley is an author, retired nurse and former teacher who began writing at age five. She writes across genres, from memoir and poetry to young adult fiction, drawing on a lifetime of caring for others. Key Takeaways: The soul mirror reflects who you are, not a verdict on you. Real listening means quieting your mind and honoring another’s story. Journal the hard days; read them later with kinder eyes. Forgiveness frees you, even when you don’t agree with what happened. Do one quiet kindness every day, no applause needed. Each morning, tell yourself you are loved, faults and all. Connect With Nancy Jasin Ensley: Website: https://www.nancyjasinensley.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-jasin-ensley-841b6472/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.jasin.1 Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror: turning the gaze inward [01:30] What the Soul Mirror Really Means: listening, observing and honoring others [05:00] A Shy Child and a First Poem: how Nancy found her voice at five [10:00] The Costumes We Wear: masks, identity and finding who we are [13:00] Journaling as Legacy: the bad day journal and the stories we leave behind [18:00] Rainbows in December: how everyday moments become stories [23:00] Love Yourself, Forgive, Laugh: Nancy’s daily practices for a lighter heart 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #thesoulmirror #selfawareness #journaling #selfreflection #forgiveness #selflove #innerhealing #personalgrowth #mindfulness #writingcommunity #legacy #healingjourney

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  • October 4 · 27 min

    How One Man Broke a Lifelong Pattern of People Pleasing With Bradley Gabbert

    In this episode of The Soul Mirror Podcast, host Niharika talks with Bradley Gabbert about what happens when another person's perspective shows us a pattern we have been living inside of for decades without ever naming it. Bradley traces his own pattern of people pleasing and conflict avoidance back to a car accident at thirty months old that left him in a coma for two weeks and unable to speak for about a year afterward, and describes how the safety habits he built to survive that recovery quietly shaped fifty or sixty years of making himself small in his most important relationships. The conversation moves into the moment Bradley finally recognized passivity as the root issue, using a simple five whys exercise drawn from his engineering background, and into the breathing and yoga practice that helped him move it out of his body rather than just understand it intellectually. He and Niharika talk candidly about the difference between genuinely helpful feedback and other people's projections, why assertiveness is not the same as being loud or rude, and how community, not solo effort, carried him through the harder parts of the change. About the Guest: Bradley Gabbert is an engineer by background and the author of The Agreeable Child: A Yogic Journey From Tragedy to Triumph. His work traces how a childhood accident shaped decades of people pleasing and conflict avoidance, and the breathing, yoga, and self-reflection practices that helped him move from passivity toward assertiveness and self-acceptance. Key Takeaways: A lifelong pattern of people pleasing or conflict avoidance can be traced back to a single early experience, in Bradley's case a childhood accident that taught him not to "rock the boat." Other people's feedback, even when it stings in the moment, can be one of the only ways to see a blind spot that has shaped decades of behavior without ever being named. A simple five whys exercise, asking why repeatedly until the root cause surfaces, can help identify the real issue underneath a recurring relationship conflict. Breathwork, including a 4-7-8 pattern, can bring up and release stored emotion in a way that talking alone often cannot, and can be a doorway into a broader practice like yoga. Assertiveness is not the same as being loud or rude. For Bradley, it meant getting clear on what he actually wanted for himself and voicing it, starting with a simple personal vow. Healing this kind of pattern was not a solo project. Community, first in a therapist's office, later in a yoga studio, played a real role in sustaining the change. Connect With Bradley Gabbert: Book: The Agreeable Child: A Yogic Journey From Tragedy to Triumph (available on Amazon) Website: bradleylgabbert.com Website: theagreeablechild.com Episode Chapters: 00:00 - Cold open: seeing ourselves through someone else's eyes 00:59 - Welcome to The Soul Podcast and introducing Bradley Gabbert 01:38 - The biggest misconception about getting outside feedback 04:15 - What protective people pleasing actually costs over time 06:10 - The moment Bradley first realized something was wrong 09:09 - Tracing the pattern back to a childhood accident 11:52 - Why we need other people to see our own blind spots 12:19 - The breathing exercise that broke decades of held emotion 18:01 - A practical exercise for identifying your own root pattern 20:21 - Telling genuine feedback apart from other people's projections 24:59 - How to connect with Bradley Gabbert and The Agreeable Child 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #thesoulpodcast #bradleygabbert #theagreeablechild #peoplepleasing #assertivenesstraining #selfawareness #mentalhealthpodcast #healingjourney #breathworkpractice #yogaforhealing #blindspots #boundaries #personalgrowth #traumainformed #authenticself

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  • September 26 · 19 min

    Looking Inward Without Judgment: Breaking Old Patterns with Liz Coleman

    Why do we keep reacting in ways we promised ourselves we wouldn't? This episode of The Soul Mirror Podcast is for anyone who looks put-together on the outside but feels tired, pressured, or out of step on the inside. Transformational life coach Liz Coleman shares how noticing, rather than fixing, helps old patterns loosen, why a regulated nervous system gives you room to choose, and how changing your self-talk can soften the pressure. About the Guest: Liz Coleman is a transformational life coach who spent 26 years in the nonprofit world, including as a Chief Development Officer, before burnout led her to create her own coaching program. She works mostly with women. Key Takeaways: Nothing is wrong with you. Your patterns reflect what you learned, not who you are. Name a feeling and let it be. Resisting emotions tends to make them stronger. Many patterns are inherited beliefs about how to be accepted. Ask where yours came from. A few minutes of breathing, walking, or meditation daily helps you pause instead of snap. Swap "I have to" for "I get to." A small language shift can ease the pressure. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.lizcolemanlifecoach.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reallizcoleman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizcolemanlifecoach Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00] The Gap Between Two Selves - an opening on what we show and what we feel [02:00] From Burnout to Coaching - Liz's 26 years in nonprofits and the search for a better way [03:30] Nothing to Fix - letting feelings be instead of fighting them [06:30] Where Patterns Begin - family, teachers, and the beliefs we absorb [09:30] Awareness and Mind Shifting - noticing the automatic and loosening old emotion [13:00] Catching the Moment - regulation, pausing, and asking better questions [18:00] Grace for the Layers - setbacks, the onion, and moving from "have to" to "get to" 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #thesoulmirrorpodcast #selfawareness #breakingpatterns #innerwork #nervoussystemregulation #selfcompassion #burnoutrecovery #peoplepleasing #mindsetcoach #womenswellness #mentalhealthpodcast #personalgrowth

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  • September 23 · 33 min

    Accountability, Grace and Ego with Doc Harmony

    Why do we keep repeating the patterns we most want to change? This episode of The Soul Mirror Podcast is for anyone ready to look inward honestly, without shame or the pressure to fix everything. Doc Harmony shares how accountability, vulnerability, and grace quiet the ego, why metanoia means a change of mind rather than punishment, and how everyday kindness and faith can help you meet your true self. About the Guest: Doc Harmony is the founder of My HEAL Shop, based in Georgia, USA. She works with clients from many walks of life, draws on more than 30 years in recovery, and speaks from a faith-centred perspective on self-awareness and service. Key Takeaways: Owning a mistake quickly ends the loop. Excuses keep it repeating. Metanoia means transforming how you think, not punishing yourself. Vulnerability conquers ego, which either beats you up or pushes you into poor choices. Not every disagreement needs a defence. Letting go of being right protects relationships. When you slip into an old pattern, forgive yourself, dust off, and recommit. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://myhealshop.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myhealshop/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myhealshop/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhealshop X: https://x.com/myhealshop Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00] The Mirror Beneath the Surface - an invitation to look inward honestly [02:30] What the Soul Mirror Really Means - looking within, not just at our reflection [06:00] Why We Avoid Our Own Patterns - ego, excuses, and the freedom of metanoia [12:00] Everyday Moments That Reveal Us - defensiveness, letting go, and the gift of kindness [18:00] Awareness Without Another Project - service, faith, and self-love beyond self-care [23:30] Falling Back and Beginning Again - grace, recommitment, and how we affect others [27:00] Who Am I Beneath It All? - identity, faith, and becoming willing to see 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #thesoulmirrorpodcast #selfawareness #selfreflection #innerwork #accountability #selfforgiveness #vulnerability #egoawareness #faithandhealing #personalgrowth #mentalhealthpodcast #healingjourney

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  • September 16 · 20 min

    The Soul Mirror: Silvia Rizzo on Reflection, Structure, and Growth

    What if the people who trigger us most are simply showing us where we still need to grow? The host talks with Grand Prix dressage rider and life coach Silvia Rizzo about why knowing your own values and principles matters more than chasing temporary motivation. Silvia shares why she separates facts from emotions before making a decision, the difference between reacting from ego-protection and responding by learning from a mistake, and why paying attention to the people around you matters even when you're busy. About the Guest: Silvia Rizzo is an Italian Grand Prix dressage rider and certified life coach, and founder of Hof Marabunta. She runs a motivational blog sharing reflections on resilience, structure, and self-awareness drawn from her career in competitive sport. Key Takeaways: Separate the facts of a situation from your emotions before making an important decision. Pressure doesn't create character, it reveals the structure and values you already have. A mistake is information, not failure, as long as you learn from it. Reacting from ego protection looks like blame, responding looks like learning and resetting. Staying aware of the people around you, even when busy, is still a choice. Connect With Silvia Rizzo: Website: hofmarabuntablog.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silvia-rizzo-582aa985/ Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror Podcast (approx.) [02:00] Meet Silvia Rizzo (approx.) [06:00] The Biggest Misconception About Reflection (approx.) [13:00] Facts vs. Emotions Before a Decision (approx.) [20:00] Ego Protection vs. Real Responsibility (approx.) [28:00] Staying Aware of Others Even When Busy (approx.) [33:00] Where to Find Silvia (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #soulmirrorpodcast #selfreflection #resilience #mentalhealthpodcast #innerwork #consciousness #personalgrowth #decisionmaking #authorinterview #selfawareness #emotionalintelligence #highperformance

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  • September 16 · 25 min

    The Soul Mirror: Sandy and Derek on Reflection and Growth

    What if the people who trigger you most are showing you something about yourself? Host Shreya talks with Sandy and Derek of Anamlíniú about the biggest misconception people carry about the soul mirror, and why the journey isn't always unicorns and rainbows. Sandy and Derek share why pausing before reacting is a muscle you build over time, how repeated patterns often trace back to unresolved trauma, and why healing tends to happen layer by layer rather than all at once. About the Guests: Sandy and Derek are the founders of Anamlíniú, an Irish spiritual wellness platform offering channeling, energy healing, sound healing, and meditation. Their work is rooted in their own personal journeys of healing and self-discovery. Key Takeaways: Awakening isn't only peace and joy, it also surfaces real work that needs doing. Pausing before reacting to a trigger is a muscle built through consistent practice. Repeating patterns often trace back to past experiences the nervous system never fully resolved. You're only responsible for your own reactions, not for fixing someone else's patterns. Healing tends to happen layer by layer, not in one single breakthrough. Connect With Anamlíniú: Website (free spiritual guidance offering): anamliniu.com YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok: Anamlíniú Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror Podcast (approx.) [02:00] Meet Sandy and Derek (approx.) [06:00] The Biggest Misconception About the Soul Mirror (approx.) [13:00] Pausing Before You React (approx.) [20:00] Where Repeating Patterns Really Come From (approx.) [28:00] Healing Layer by Layer (approx.) [34:00] Where to Find Anamlíniú (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #soulmirrorpodcast #spiritualawakening #selfreflection #innerwork #mentalhealthpodcast #consciousness #healingjourney #patternsofthemind #spiritualgrowth #groundingpractice #gratitude #selfawareness

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  • September 13 · 21 min

    Looking Inward Without Judgment: Karen Bentley on The Soul Mirror Podcast

    What if looking inward isn't about doing more, but doing less? Host Ria talks with author Karen Bentley about what she calls the ego robot, the automatic patterns that run our lives until pressure reveals them. Karen shares why life energy quietly drains away through what she calls harmfulness, a personal story about overriding jealousy with a daily decision to choose love, and why real change comes from small, repeated choices rather than big effort. About the Guest: Karen Bentley is an author of more than 17 books and the creator of the Warrior Strong training program, which teaches self-mastery, self-love, and self-care through three progressive levels. Key Takeaways: Looking inward often means doing less, not adding more journaling or affirmations. The ego runs on autopilot until pressure, like rejection or disappointment, reveals it. Harmfulness, like vengeful words or tone, quietly drains your life energy over time. Real change usually starts with one clear decision, repeated consistently, not a big leap. Hearing yourself on a recording can reveal a tone you didn't know you had. Connect With Karen Bentley: Website: karenbentley.com YouTube: Karen Bentley Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror Podcast (approx.) [02:00] Meet Karen Bentley (approx.) [06:00] What Looking Inward Actually Means (approx.) [13:00] The Ego Robot and Life Under Pressure (approx.) [22:00] Life Energy and the Cost of Harmfulness (approx.) [30:00] Choosing Love Over Jealousy: A Personal Story (approx.) [36:00] Where to Find Karen (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #soulmirrorpodcast #selfawareness #innerwork #warriorstrong #mindfulliving #mentalhealthpodcast #egoawareness #personalgrowth #selfmastery #authorinterview #emotionalhealing #consciousliving

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  • September 12 · 24 min

    Reflecting on Inner Patterns: Steve Barton on The Soul Mirror Podcast

    What if the people and moments that frustrate you the most are the clearest mirror you have? Host Niharika talks with mindset coach Steve Barton about noticing the patterns we usually look past, and why judgment softens most when curiosity takes its place. Steve shares why self-criticism is a learned habit rather than a requirement, a weather metaphor for moving through fear, doubt, guilt, and shame, and why radical self-acceptance comes before any real change. About the Guest Steve Barton is a mindset coach and creator of The Game of Ten, a process for building awareness and setting clear boundaries. He is the co-author, with his son Spencer, of The Father, the Son, and the Aha Moment. Key Takeaways Self-criticism is something we learned, not something we're required to keep doing. Curiosity, asking why instead of judging, defuses a reaction faster than self-judgment does. Radical self-acceptance of who you are right now comes before any lasting change. Everyday frustrations are often the clearest mirror, if you're willing to look at them. Feeding yourself affirmations regularly is the practical antidote to years of self-criticism. Connect With Steve Barton Website (free book download): stevebartoncoaching.com LinkedIn: Steve Barton Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror Podcast (approx.) [02:00] Meet Steve Barton (approx.) [06:00] The Biggest Misconception About Self-Awareness (approx.) [13:00] The Weather Metaphor: Fear, Doubt, Guilt, and Shame (approx.) [20:00] Curiosity Instead of Judgment (approx.) [27:00] Radical Self-Acceptance Before Change (approx.) [31:00] Where to Find Steve (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #soulmirrorpodcast #selfawareness #mindsetcoaching #innerwork #selfacceptance #mentalhealthpodcast #consciousness #personalgrowth #curiosityoverjudgment #healingjourney #innerpeace #gameoften

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  • September 9 · 25 min

    Ali Christos on Self-Reflection and Reclaiming Your Power

    What if the people who trigger you aren't judging you, but showing you something? Host Yusuf talks with quantum hypnosis practitioner Ali Christos about the soul mirror, and why self-reflection should never become self-blame. Ali shares how our outer world reflects our inner state, why the past can be forgiven rather than fixed, and a simple pause practice for turning a strong reaction into real self-awareness. About the Guest: Ali Christos is a Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique practitioner and coach with over ten years of experience, working with clients worldwide. He also shares music and books through his website, and has mixed Pakistani and Indian heritage, based in Canada. Key Takeaways: A trigger doesn't prove someone reflects you, it may reveal your own reaction. Self-reflection should never become self-blame, even painful patterns deserve curiosity, not judgment. Pausing to ask what a reaction reveals creates room for a conscious response. The past can't be changed, but it can be forgiven, making room for a new start. You become like the people around you, so choose your circle with care. Connect With Ali Christos: Website (book a session): https://www.qhhtwithali.com Music and books: https://myspiritualteacher.ca Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror Podcast (approx.) [02:00] Meet Ali Christos (approx.) [05:00] The Biggest Misconception About the Soul Mirror (approx.) [10:00] Your Outer World as a Reflection of Your Inner State (approx.) [18:00] Forgiveness, the Past, and Starting Again (approx.) [25:00] The Soul Mirror Pause Practice (approx.) [29:00] Where to Find Ali (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #soulmirror #selfreflection #spiritualawakening #quantumhealing #consciousness #selfawareness #forgiveness #innerwork #spiritualgrowth #mindfulliving #patternsofthemind #healingjourney

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  • September 6 · 32 min

    The Life You Want May Be Hidden Behind Your Programming | Dr. Joseph Drolshagen

    We spend so much time searching outside ourselves for answers. But what happens when the patterns keeping us stuck are operating much closer to home? In this episode of The Soul Mirror, Navya sits down with Dr. Joseph Drolshagen for a conversation about honest self-reflection, subconscious patterns, personal vision and the gap between knowing what we want and consistently acting toward it. Joseph describes the subconscious through his coaching framework as a kind of internal “motherboard” containing learned patterns, beliefs and interpretations. He argues that these patterns can influence how we perceive opportunities, relationships and ourselves. A central practice in the conversation is vision. Joseph suggests getting specific about the life you genuinely want and then noticing where you immediately begin negotiating yourself downward. Those moments of settling, hesitation or self-doubt can become clues to beliefs worth examining. The conversation also explores victimhood, teachability, asking for help and the beginner mindset. Rather than endlessly digging through everything that went wrong in the past, Joseph focuses on two questions: Where are you now? And where do you want to be? Ultimately, this conversation is about learning to look at your reflection without immediately condemning what you see. About Dr. Joseph Drolshagen: Dr. Joseph Drolshagen is a business and mindset coach, author, speaker and founder of IFGT Coaching & Consulting. He developed the SMT Method™ (Subconscious Mindset Training™), his coaching framework centered on subconscious patterns, behavior, leadership and growth. His official biography describes a 28-year corporate career that included rising to VP of Sales. His current work focuses on entrepreneurs, business owners, sales professionals and people seeking personal or professional growth. Key Takeaways: Self-reflection can begin with curiosity rather than criticism. Ask whether a pattern is working for you or against you. Getting clear about what you genuinely want can reveal where you've learned to settle. Procrastination and hesitation can become signals worth examining rather than proof that you're incapable. Joseph describes intuition as something we become more able to notice when we're willing to listen. Looking only at external circumstances can prevent us from examining what is within our influence. A beginner mindset asks: “What can I take from this and add to what I already know?” Asking for help can be a major act of growth when you've learned that you should handle everything alone. Joseph works from two reference points: where you are now and where you want to be. A setback doesn't have to become an identity. It can become information for your next attempt. Growth doesn't require condemning yourself for how earlier beliefs developed. Reflection isn't necessarily linear. Sometimes we encounter the same lesson again with greater awareness. Chapters: Looking honestly at the patterns we carry Conscious goals vs. subconscious programming Why intuition can be difficult to hear Vision as the first step in self-reflection Where settling for less begins Joseph's journey beyond an inherited identity Victimhood and looking outside ourselves The power of a beginner mindset What running from your reflection looks like Early signs your perceptions are shifting Why asking for help can feel so difficult Where are you now, and where do you want to be? Using difficult experiences for growth Why returning to an old lesson isn't necessarily failure Turning setbacks into lessons Connecting with Dr. Joseph Drolshagen 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #SoulMirror #JosephDrolshagen #SMTMethod #SelfReflection #SubconsciousMind #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #Mindset #LimitingBeliefs #PersonalTransformation #InnerWork #BeginnerMindset #Clarity #EmotionalWellness #HealthyMindByAvik

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  • September 1 · 23 min

    The Soul Mirror: Why the People Who Trigger You Are Reflecting You, with Barb Nangle

    Ever notice how the person who irritates you the most somehow keeps showing up in your life? Boundaries coach Barb Nangle joins host Yusuf to unpack the twelve-step recovery principle "you spot it, you got it," the idea that what bothers us most in others is often something unresolved in ourselves. Barb draws on her own recovery journey and sociology background to explain why we can't "carpet the world" to avoid discomfort, how our deepest traumas shape which behaviors trigger us, and why a simple nightly inventory practice can turn old, unconscious patterns into ones you can finally see coming and change. About the Guest: Barb Nangle is a boundaries coach, speaker, and podcaster who entered twelve-step recovery at age 52 after a career at Yale University. She is a sociologist by training and hosts the podcast Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from Twelve Step Recovery, with over 330 episodes exploring boundaries, self-trust, and internal safety. Key Takeaways: "You spot it, you got it": the things that bother us most about other people are often things we do ourselves, just to a different degree. You can't control other people. The Serenity Prayer's hardest part is the wisdom to know what you actually can and can't change. The Chinese proverb "it's easier to put slippers on your feet than to carpet the world" reframes control: change your own response instead of trying to change everyone around you. We tend to pick romantic partners and situations that match our unresolved wounds, often without realizing it. A nightly (or regular) personal inventory helps you catch old patterns early, before they build up into bigger conflicts. Guilt after setting a boundary doesn't mean you did something wrong. It often means you're breaking an old, familiar pattern, and that's uncomfortable but not a sign of failure. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://higherpowercc.com/ Podcast: Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from Twelve Step Recovery — https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbnangle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/higherpowercoaching/ Free resource: Internal Safety Resource Pack — https://higherpowercc.com/pack Episode Chapters: [00:00] The Mirror We Don't Want to See — how the people who trigger us reflect something in ourselves [03:30] (approx.) "You Spot It, You Got It" — the twelve-step principle behind mirror dynamics [08:00] (approx.) When It's "Really Just Them" — what we're protecting ourselves from seeing [13:15] (approx.) Slippers, Not Carpet — the proverb that reframes control and acceptance [18:00] (approx.) Where Buttons Come From — trauma, conditioning, and why the same person doesn't trigger everyone [24:00] (approx.) Choosing Partners Who Fit Our Wounds — the Harville Hendrix example [28:30] (approx.) The Nightly Inventory Practice — a simple tool for catching patterns before they escalate [33:00] (approx.) Guilt Isn't Proof You're Wrong — what guilt after a boundary actually means 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #soulmirror #twelvestepwisdom #boundaries #innerwork #selfawareness #recoveryjourney #personalgrowth #mentalwellness #internalsafety #peoplepleasing #selfreflection #healingpatterns

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  • August 22 · 36 min

    Tikkun Olam in Action: David Gottfried on Repairing the World

    What does it look like to take an ancient spiritual teaching and turn it into decades of real-world action? In this episode of The Soul Mirror, host Sana talks with David Gottfried, founder of the U.S. Green Building Council and World Green Building Council, about Tikkun Olam, a Jewish teaching about repairing a broken world, and how it quietly shaped his entire career. David shares why real change happens inside broken systems, not by standing outside and criticizing them, why speaking to people in the language they understand (often, the language of money) moves things forward faster than idealism alone, and why he measures wealth by what a life contributes rather than what it accumulates. It's a thoughtful look at what it means to build a life around genuine repair. About the Guest: David Gottfried is known as the father of the global green building movement. He founded both the U.S. Green Building Council and the World Green Building Council, and is now Founder and CEO of Regen360, working on regenerative principles across industries. He is the author of several books, including his upcoming Regen360: An Operating System for a Regenerative Earth. Key Takeaways: The Jewish teaching of Tikkun Olam, to repair the world, can quietly shape an entire life's work, even in industries like real estate and construction. Real repair happens by working within the systems that caused harm, not by standing outside them and criticizing. Speaking to people in language they already understand, whether that's financial return or a simple picture of pollution, moves change forward faster than idealism alone. True wealth should reflect what sustains life (clean air, water, safety, shelter), not just what gets accumulated. Teaching children about sustainability and repair early on helps build long-term, systemic change as they grow into decision-makers. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.regen360.net Books: Regen360: An Operating System for a Regenerative Earth (upcoming) and Explosion Green, available on Amazon Substack: https://davidagottfried.substack.com X (Twitter): @davidgottfried Episode Chapters: [00:00] Cold open, the world arrived broken and it's on us to repair it (approx.) [03:00] Meet David Gottfried, father of the green building movement (approx.) [07:00] Where Tikkun Olam first took root in his life (approx.) [13:00] Repairing the world from inside broken systems (approx.) [20:00] Speaking to people in a language they understand (approx.) [28:00] Redefining wealth as what you contribute, not accumulate (approx.) [34:00] What Regen360 means for the future of repair (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #soulmirror #tikkunolam #regenerativeearth #greenbuilding #davidgottfried #sustainability #purposefulliving #regen360 #spiritualpurpose #climateaction #mindfulliving #mentalhealthpodcast

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  • August 18 · 30 min

    Making Peace with the Patterns You Carry, with Helen Armstrong

    What if the thing you're afraid to look at isn't a flaw, but a coping mechanism that once kept you safe? In this episode, Niharika talks with Helen Armstrong about the patterns we inherit, repeat, and rarely question, and what it actually takes to look at them with compassion instead of judgment. Helen walks through why fear of self-reflection isn't something to push past by force, and how fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses show up in ordinary moments, busyness, scrolling, losing your voice to keep the peace. If you've ever felt stuck in a pattern you can't quite explain, this conversation offers a gentler way back to yourself. About the Guest: Helen Armstrong works in emotional release and trauma release, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. She helps people recognize and integrate the coping mechanisms and inherited patterns that shape how they move through the world. Key Takeaways: Coping mechanisms like perfectionism, numbing, or people-pleasing once served a real purpose. Thanking them, rather than judging them, opens the door to healing. Fight, flight, freeze, and fawn show up differently for everyone. Notice which one shows up as busyness, scrolling, or losing your voice to keep the peace. Ask whether a heavy feeling is even yours. Some patterns and energy can be inherited or absorbed from the people around you. Healing isn't a straight line. Progress often looks like switchbacks on a mountain trail, not a steady climb. Self-worth grows from within, not from validation or comparison. Coming back to "what do I actually want" is the starting point. Small, consistent choices, not big overhauls, are what shift long-held patterns over time. Connect with Helen Armstrong: Website: helenarmstrong.life LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-armstrongllc/ Free resource: "What Went Quiet" (available as PDF and audiobook via her website) Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror Podcast — meeting Helen Armstrong (approx.) [02:00] What people get wrong about the phrase "soul mirror" (approx.) [04:00] Working with fear: releasing patterns instead of reliving them (approx.) [07:00] Coping mechanisms: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn (approx.) [13:00] Recognizing patterns and energy that aren't even yours (approx.) [17:00] Shifting old patterns without falling into self-judgment (approx.) [21:00] Healing as a switchback trail, not a straight line (approx.) 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #soulmirror #shadowwork #traumahealing #copingmechanisms #innerwork #selfawareness #emotionalhealing #patternsofhealing #selfworth #energyhealing #healingjourney #innerpeace

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  • August 17 · 16 min

    Nothing Is Broken: Zach Rehder on the Soul Mirror and Self-Awareness

    Have you ever approached self-reflection like a repair job, hunting for the broken part that finally needs fixing? This episode invites a different starting point. Host Sreemedha sits down with teacher and healer Zach Rehder to explore the soul mirror not as a tool for self-improvement, but as an invitation to meet yourself, exactly as you are, more fully. Zach shares why the mind's need to understand and control can actually block real healing, and why presence and breath often do more than analysis ever could. This is a spacious, unhurried conversation for anyone ready to stop treating themselves like a problem to solve. About the Guest: Zach Rehder is an international teacher, speaker, and healer known for his breathwork retreats and teachings on presence, self-awareness, and healing without the need to fix or feel broken. He helps people move out of the thinking mind and into the body, where stored emotions and old patterns can finally be felt and released. Key Takeaways: The idea that something in you is broken and needs fixing can itself be the story that keeps you stuck, healing doesn't require a problem to solve The mind is a powerful tool but a limited one, trying to fully understand yourself through logic alone creates blind spots it can't see past Real healing happens in the body through presence and breath, not in the mind through more thinking or analysis Discomfort is often just the edge of your own comfort zone, staying with it instead of avoiding it is how that edge expands Falling back into old patterns isn't a failure, learning what it feels like to be in a pattern versus present is itself part of coming back What you're looking for outside yourself is often already within you, chasing external things rarely delivers the lasting shift people expect Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.zachrehder.com Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror Podcast. Shrima introduces Zach Rehder [03:00] (approx.) Nothing to Fix. Rethinking the soul mirror beyond self-improvement [08:00] (approx.) The Limits of the Mind. Why logic alone can't fully explain who we are [13:00] (approx.) Where Healing Actually Happens. Presence, breath, and the body over analysis [19:00] (approx.) The Edge of the Box. Why discomfort often marks the edge of growth [24:00] (approx.) Falling Back Without Judgment. Returning to yourself after slipping into old patterns [29:00] (approx.) It Was Already Inside You. Why lasting change rarely comes from outside 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #soulmirror #selfawareness #presence #breathwork #innerhealing #consciousliving #mindbodyhealing #spiritualawakening #innerwork #healingjourney #mindfulness #selfacceptance

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  • August 17 · 27 min

    The Value of Your Time: Louis Swart on Delegation and Self-Reflection

    Have you ever called yourself busy and quietly meant something else entirely, like proof that you're needed, loved, or worthy? This episode is for anyone who has used a packed schedule to avoid sitting with harder questions. Host Swati sits down with business coach Louis Swart to explore what self-reflection actually looks like once you strip away the peaceful, journaling-on-a-mountain version of it. Louis shares the hard lesson that shaped his career, that a business is only worth something when it doesn't depend entirely on you, along with a simple tool for figuring out what your time is actually worth. This is a practical, no-nonsense conversation for anyone ready to look at the patterns keeping them stuck. About the Guest: Louis Swart is a business coach and delegation expert with 35 years of business experience across plumbing, corporate, and coaching ventures. He is the author of a book on what he calls the Busy Myth, and teaches entrepreneurs how to value their time and delegate effectively so they can build sustainable, saleable businesses. Key Takeaways: What looks like being busy is often productive procrastination, staying occupied with small, safe tasks to avoid the harder, more important ones A business only holds real value when it can run without you, delegating systems and knowledge matters more than doing everything yourself Calculating your true hourly worth and asking would I pay someone else this much to do this task is a simple, visual way to decide what to delegate Many limiting beliefs about safety, love, and worthiness were formed in childhood and layered from multiple sources, unpacking them takes patience, not one big breakthrough Setbacks aren't failure, they're information, noticing you've slipped back into old patterns is itself part of the progress Connect With the Guest: Website: https://louisswart.com Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror Podcast. Swati introduces Louis Swart [03:00] (approx.) From Ten Plumbers to a Boardroom. Louis's early lesson about what makes a business sellable [08:00] (approx.) The Misconception About Self-Reflection. Why it isn't just journaling and quiet mornings [13:00] (approx.) Protecting Ourselves From Pain. Safety, love, and worthiness as the real roots [18:00] (approx.) Productive Procrastination. Staying busy to avoid the harder, deeper work [23:00] (approx.) The Hundred Dollar Question. A simple tool for valuing your own time [28:00] (approx.) Layers, Not One Big Fix. Why healing old beliefs takes patience, not a single answer 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #soulmirror #delegation #businesscoaching #selfreflection #productiveprocrastination #timevalue #entrepreneurship #innerwork #limitingbeliefs #businessgrowth #consciousleadership #selfawareness

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  • August 16 · 23 min

    Why Life Keeps Repeating Itself: Cindy Shaw on the Soul Mirror

    Ever notice how you keep meeting the same kind of person, the same kind of conflict, the same kind of disappointment, just wearing a different name? This episode is for anyone who has wondered why certain patterns won't let go. Host Shreya sits down with intuitive life coach Cindy Shaw to explore the idea of the soul mirror, the belief that what keeps showing up in our lives is reflecting something unresolved within us, not something happening to us. Cindy shares how childhood beliefs formed before age eight quietly shape the relationships and situations we keep attracting, and why the way out isn't blame or shame, but curiosity. This is a compassionate, grounded conversation for anyone ready to look at their patterns as lessons rather than punishments. About the Guest: Cindy Shaw is an intuitive life coach and yoga and meditation teacher. She helps people recognize the recurring patterns in their relationships and lives as reflections of unresolved, often childhood, beliefs, guiding them toward self-compassion and lasting change rather than blame. Key Takeaways: What keeps repeating in your life, in relationships, work, or conflict, is usually pointing to something unhealed rather than something being done to you Most limiting beliefs form between birth and age eight, when the mind absorbs everything without filtering it as true or false Triggers are information, not just irritation, the discomfort someone causes you often points straight to the root that needs healing You can't change what happened to you, but you can change how you choose to perceive it, that shift is where the real movement happens Awareness alone doesn't shift a pattern, feeling the emotion in your body and taking daily action is what actually releases it Treating yourself with the same kindness you'd offer a best friend is a simple, underrated starting point for breaking old cycles Connect With the Guest: Website: awakenedjourney.ca Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror Podcast. Shreya introduces Cindy Shaw [03:00] (approx.) Not Blame, a Mirror. Reframing challenges as lessons instead of punishment [08:00] (approx.) The Common Denominator. Cindy's husband and the pattern of attracting the same person [15:00] (approx.) Formed Before Age Eight. How early beliefs quietly script our adult patterns [21:00] (approx.) What Triggers You. Reading your reactions as clues instead of complaints [27:00] (approx.) Feeling It to Heal It. Why awareness alone isn't enough to shift a pattern [32:00] (approx.) Becoming Your Own Best Friend. A gentler daily practice for self-compassion 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #soulmirror #innerwork #limitingbeliefs #selfawareness #shadowwork #patternsandhealing #innerchildhealing #intuitivecoaching #selfcompassion #spiritualgrowth #consciousliving #emotionalhealing

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  • August 16 · 28 min

    Olga Ramora on Self-Reflection Beyond Self-Improvement

    There's a moment, often late at night, when you catch your own reflection and realize you've been avoiding something. Host Swati talks with Olga Ramora, founder of the Moonly app, about why self-reflection isn't another self-improvement project, and why the goal was never to arrive somewhere and be finished. Olga shares her own path through panic and disconnection from her body, the unconventional tools (constellations, empty-chair work, astrology) that helped her along the way, and why noticing a pattern is already half the work of changing it. This one's for anyone tired of treating their inner life like a task to optimize. About the Guest: Olga Ramora is the founder and CEO of Moonly, a self-discovery app combining astrology, meditation, and psychology, used by millions across nine languages. She started the company after her own journey through anxiety and disconnection led her to Vedic wisdom, mantras, and lunar astrology, and she continues to study Bhagavad Gita texts and work with integrative psychology tools today. Key Takeaways: Self-reflection isn't a self-improvement project with an endpoint. It's an ongoing part of your inner growth, not something you fix once and finish. Feeling disconnected from yourself, like looking at a stranger, is a real and common starting point. It often opens a door rather than signaling something is wrong. Recognizing a pattern is already half the work of changing it. The discomfort that comes with noticing isn't punishment, it's information. Simple, accessible tools (journaling, breathwork, even talking through a situation with objects standing in for people) can be just as valuable as formal therapy for everyday reflection. This work isn't linear. Falling back into an old pattern after a breakthrough doesn't undo the progress; it's part of how the process actually works. Connect With the Guest: App: Moonly — https://moonly.app Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/ramora.design Instagram (Moonly): https://www.instagram.com/moonlyapp LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-ramora-0805a47b/ Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror (approx.) — Swati opens with the quiet truths we avoid facing [04:00] What People Get Wrong About Looking Inward (approx.) — Why self-reflection isn't a fix-it project [09:00] Feeling Like a Stranger to Yourself (approx.) — Olga's own path through panic and disconnection [16:00] What Opens Up in Inner Work (approx.) — Why some people get frightened by what they see, and that's okay [22:00] Everyday Signs of Disconnection (approx.) — Attaching your worth to results and outcomes [28:00] Coming Back to the Body (approx.) — Breathwork, feeling, and the body as an instrument [34:00] Simple Practices to Start With (approx.) — Empty-chair work, journaling, and unconventional tools [41:00] When Progress Doesn't Feel Linear (approx.) — Falling back into old patterns without losing hope [46:00] Closing Words: Listen to Yourself (approx.) — Olga's message and where to find her 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #soulmirror #selfreflection #selfdiscovery #innerwork #astrology #vedicwisdom #patternrecognition #mindfulness #spiritualgrowth #emotionalawareness #healingjourney #consciousliving

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  • August 15 · 22 min

    Self-Reflection vs. Rumination: JJ DiGeronimo on Patterns and Spiritual Awakening

    If you have ever felt disconnected from your own life while everything looks fine on paper, this episode is for you. Host Shreya sits with author and intuitive guide JJ DiGeronimo to unpack the quiet difference between self-reflection and rumination, and why so many of us mistake one for the other. Together they explore the six phases of spiritual awakening from JJ's book Illuminate Your Path, why saying yes to everyone else often means saying no to yourself, and how presence, not more thinking, is what actually breaks old patterns. You will leave with permission to move slower, and a gentler way to meet the moments you fall back into old habits. About the Guest: JJ DiGeronimo is an author and intuitive guide who works with women navigating self-doubt, burnout, and spiritual awakening. She has written several books, including Illuminate Your Path and Seeking, both centered on doing the inner work of reconnecting with yourself. JJ also leans on mindfulness training and energy practitioners to support her own reflective practice. Key Takeaways: Self-reflection is grounded in the present moment; rumination keeps you replaying the past or rehearsing the future. Try naming ten things you can see, hear, or feel right now to come back to the present. Constantly saying yes to others can be a form of self-abandonment. Ask yourself honestly why you are saying yes, not just what you are saying yes to. Awareness alone does not create change. JJ's six phases (crossroads, curiosity, seeking, and beyond) show that inner work becomes real once you invest your time and attention in it. Falling back into an old pattern is not proof you cannot change. Notice how much sooner you find your footing than you used to; that is the actual measure of growth. Living authentically is less about arriving somewhere and more about appreciating where you already are, without constantly reaching past the moment you're in. Connect With the Guest: Your Phase of Awakening https://quiz.jjdigeronimo.com/ Website https://jjdigeronimo.com/ Book Quiz: What Book Should You Read Next? https://links.jjdigeronimo.com/widget/quiz/u2CtvMjDflydvC6H2mr0 Community https://www.togetherweseek.online Books amazon.com/author/jjdigeronimo LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jjdigeronimo Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jjdigeronimo/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@togetherweseek Podcast (Together We Seek): https://www.togetherweseek.online/ Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to The Soul Mirror (approx.) — Shriya opens with an invitation to reflect, not judge [03:00] Reflection vs. Rumination (approx.) — What actually happens when we mistake one for the other [10:00] The Cost of Always Saying Yes (approx.) — Why overgiving quietly drains your own fuel stations [16:00] The Six Phases of Awakening (approx.) — Crossroads, curiosity, and the practical stage of seeking [24:00] When You Fall Back In (approx.) — Meeting setbacks without proof-of-failure thinking [32:00] Living Authentically, Right Now (approx.) — What presence looks like day to day [38:00] Closing Words: Yes, You Can (approx.) — JJ's message and where to find her 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #selfreflection #spiritualawakening #innerwork #mentalhealthpodcast #burnoutrecovery #mindfulness #selfdoubt #personalgrowth #emotionalresilience #healingjourney #presenceoverpressure #womenempowerment

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  • August 15 · 21 min

    The Danger of Saying You're Fine: Honest Self-Reflection with Alicia Dupree

    We say "I'm fine" on autopilot, even when we're not. Master coach Alicia Dupree wants us to catch ourselves right there. Alicia joins host Shreya to explore why self-reflection isn't about hunting for flaws, why growth rarely moves in a straight line, and how three simple questions can stop a negative thought spiral. About the Guest: Alicia Dupree is a Master Certified Professional Coach and founder of The Busy Woman's Blueprint. She works with women one-on-one and in workshops on self-reflection, self-worth, and consistency, and recently published a book by the same name. Key Takeaways: Self-reflection isn't about listing your flaws, it's about noticing what you couldn't see before. Saying "I'm fine" is often a way of lying to yourself as much as to others. Growth rarely moves in a straight line, what matters is how fast you reset after a setback. When a negative thought spirals, ask if it's true, if it's helpful, and if it's kind. Stepping outside yourself and asking what you'd tell a friend can interrupt harsh self-talk. Connect With the Guest: Website: aliciadupree.com Book: The Busy Woman's Blueprint, available on Amazon Instagram: @CoachAliciaDupree Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome and Meeting Alicia Dupree: introducing tonight's conversation on self-reflection [03:00] (approx.) The Biggest Misconception About Self-Reflection: it's not about finding flaws [08:00] (approx.) What We're Really Avoiding: the fear of naming a goal out loud [13:00] (approx.) The Trouble With "I'm Fine": catching the autopilot answer [18:00] (approx.) A Quick Daily Check-In: what felt good, what felt hard [23:00] (approx.) Stopping the Spiral: is it true, is it helpful, is it kind [28:00] (approx.) Redefining Progress: why resetting faster matters more than never slipping 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send me a direct message on PodMatch. 👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik 🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter. 👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey. Refer a Guest Know someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows 🤝 Be a Guest 📩 Newsletter Substack 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community 📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements. If you have concerns about any content, please contact us here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #soulmirror #selfreflection #selfworth #selftalk #consistencycoaching #busywomanblueprint #mentalwellness #innerwork #personalgrowth #stopthespiral #honestreflection #womencoaching

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