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| 153. Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity, Part 3 with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:46:02 | |
In this episode, Dr. Avanti and Dr. Tanmeet wrap up their series on the science of longevity by exploring the final three mechanisms of aging: senescent cells, stem cell exhaustion, and inflammaging. They break down how these processes drive aging and offer practical strategies to counter their effects. From the importance of detoxification and fasting to Ayurvedic practices for reducing inflammation and improving cellular health, this conversation bridges ancient wisdom and modern science. Tune in to uncover simple, actionable steps to support your body’s natural defenses and live a healthier, more vibrant life. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 152. Breaking Free from Reactive Life Syndrome with Jonathan Fields | 12 Dec 2024 | 01:00:40 | |
In this episode, Dr. Avanti sits down with Jonathan Fields, host of the acclaimed Good Life Project podcast and bestselling author, to explore how to create a life filled with purpose, connection, and vitality. Jonathan introduces the concept of "Reactive Life Syndrome" and explores how micro-practices and intentionality can help us reclaim agency in our daily lives Together, they discuss Jonathan’s personal 2x20 Project, which focuses on designing the next phase of life with intention and joy, and his transformative three-bucket framework—vitality, connection, and contribution—that can help you achieve more balance and greater fulfillment in your life. This conversation is packed with practical tools, micro-practices, and profound insights to help you navigate life’s transitions with greater awareness and clarity. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| The Catalyst for Change: Season 7’s Guide to Health and Longevity | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:01:24 | |
The Healing Catalyst returns on October 15th with Season 7! This season is packed with incredible expert guests and new formats to support your healing journey, protect your health, and enhance your longevity. Join Dr. Avanti, as she sits down with some of the most inspiring minds and thought leaders in integrative medicine and integrated healing systems, featuring New York Times best-selling authors and world-renowned experts who share their insights and tips on holistic health and wellness. Each week explore groundbreaking topics on:
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| 61. A Simple Routine to Prevent Chronic Illness | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:20:25 | |
Welcome to season 4 of The Healing Catalyst Podcast! This month, we’re going back to the basics of Ayurveda to support you in building a strong foundation for your health journey. Today, Dr. Avanti is diving into the importance of a daily routine for reducing stress to prevent chronic illness. She shares the steps of her “321-123 Routine” along with simple strategies for promoting optimal health! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| Quiz: Discover Your Energy Type | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:01:05 | |
Here’s a little snack while you excitedly wait for season 4 of The Healing Catalyst Podcast to air next week! Avanti shares The Energy Fix Quiz so you can discover your Energy Type and receive personalized recommendations to boost your energy and support your health. Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz Connect with Dr. Avanti:
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| 60. Pitta Season: Hydration, Food, & Cooling Hacks (Ask Me Anything) | 26 Jul 2022 | 01:00:50 | |
Today, Dr. Avanti is answering all of your questions on staying cool and healthy during the summer! She breaks down how summer is the season of Pitta and how we accumulate the qualities of the fire element, which can lead to uncomfortable physical, mental, and emotional symptoms. Tune in to learn how to counterbalance heat with the quality of cool through hydration, foods, exercise, and various tools of yoga. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 59. Growth Mindset: Know Your Values & Seek Discomfort with Kevin Adler | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:47:04 | |
Kevin Adler is an executive coach and a nationally recognized thought leader in marketing and consumer engagement. Today’s fascinating conversation is on nurturing a growth mindset, and how being present in life and knowing your values plays into this. Kevin unpacks why we want to seek discomfort for the sake of growth, sharing tactical ways you can nurture a growth mindset each day. Our personal growth will not only benefit our individual lives — it will ripple out and serve others in the most impactful way. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 58. Social Justice: Collective & Individual Healing with Anusha Wijeyakumar | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:40:04 | |
Anusha Wijeyakumar is a professor, speaker, and author of ‘Meditation with Intention,’ and today she joins Dr. Avanti to discuss the intersection of yoga philosophy and social justice. They explore why the decolonization of yoga and wellness is a pivotal piece in the discussion of social justice, and why we need to be willing to unlearn and relearn. They also unpack how our own self-care can become a hindrance to our own path to spiritual liberation as well as the collective’s liberation. This is a fascinating and important conversation on what it means to have a social justice mindset, how it connects to our health, and how we can move from talking to taking action. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 57. An Empathy Mindset Starts with Self with Payal Beri | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:47:24 | |
Clinical psychologist and founder of RK Empathy, Payal Beri, joins us to kick off the month of July and our new intention of ‘Mindset as Medicine.’ Today’s conversation is on empathy mindset, and why developing self-empathy is critical for having healthy empathy with others. Payal shares powerful exercises for developing self-empathy, and how utilizing self-compassion will lead to a stronger empathy mindset. She also breaks down the 3 types of empathy and why it’s important that we learn when to tap into each. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 56. Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine with Dr. Debbie Kung | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:49:55 | |
Today, we’re rounding out the month of June and our intention of ‘Healing with Integrative Medicine’ with board-certified Doctor of Chinese Medicine and licensed acupuncturist, Dr. Debbie Kung. Dr. Kung shares the turning point in her life and career when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and how she was reconnected to the medicine of her ancestors through her healing journey. She unpacks the differences between acupuncture and acupressure, and talks about the healing modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including cupping, guasha, and moxibustion. Get a pen and paper to take notes because Dr. Kung also shares simple tips you can implement in your life today! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 55. Spice Up Your Food & Health with Dr. Kanchan Koya | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:54:59 | |
Dr. Kanchan Koya has a Ph.D. in Biomedicine from Harvard University, trained at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and is the creator of Spice Spice Baby. Today, we’re diving deep into the magic of spices by debunking myths (no, spices are not all spicy hot), teaching the powerful health benefits, and ways to start consistently cooking with them. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 54. Naturopathy: Your Story is Your Medicine with Dr. Ben Schuff | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:49:21 | |
Dr. Ben Schuff is a naturopathic physician, nutritionist, and director of naturopathy and nutrition at BIÂN. Dr. Schuff’s philosophy is that good health is relative to each unique individual, and is an important resource for living a meaningful and present life. Today’s conversation is about how naturopathic medicine takes this approach and looks at all aspects of a human — taking the time to understand their story, and how in understanding the whole human, true healing can occur. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 53. Why Sound is Fundamental for Healing with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary | 07 Jun 2022 | 01:02:34 | |
Sound is a fundamental part of every species’ survival, and different types of sound can powerfully heal the human body and brain. Today, neurologist and Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, is here to unpack the science behind sound and how we can use it in our lives for deep healing. She shares how sound is used therapeutically for everything from stimulating collagen production to managing neurological conditions. This is a powerful and enlightening conversation you don’t want to miss! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 143. How to Rewire the Mind: Psychedelics, Empathy, and Meditation | 24 Sep 2024 | 01:26:11 | |
This week on the "Healing Catalyst Podcast," we're rounding out our September "Back to Basics" series with a powerful compilation episode on how to master your mind to quiet your busy brain, increase your focus and calm your anxiety. In this special compilation episode, Dr. Avanti brings together four leading experts who explore different aspects and strategies for mental well-being. First, Dr. Ellen Vora and Dr. Tanmeet Sethi discuss the transformative potential of psychedelic medicine and plant ceremonies to heal trauma, shift consciousness, and foster spiritual connections. Next, Dr. Payal Beri discusses the importance of self-compassion as the foundation for an empathy mindset and introduces practical strategies for cultivating empathy both for oneself and others. Lastly, Dr. Romie Mushtaq shares the science behind meditation and its profound effects on the brain, from immediate benefits to long-term changes that promote emotional resilience and mental clarity. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 52. The Mental Health & Microbiome Connection with Dr. Uma Naidoo | 31 May 2022 | 00:49:24 | |
Today, we’re rounding out mental health awareness month with a board-certified psychiatrist, nutritionist, and professional chef, Dr. Uma Naidoo. As the author of This Is Your Brain on Food, Dr. Uma explains what our microbiome is, how it works, and why it’s so closely involved in our mental health. She shares tips for turning your kitchen into a ‘food pharmacy,’ detailing which foods disrupt and which support a healthy gut and brain. By making conscious choices around the foods we put on our plate, we will reduce inflammation to benefit our mood and cognitive function. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 51. Feed Your Mental Health with Dr. Drew Ramsey | 24 May 2022 | 00:55:36 | |
One of the leading voices in the growing field of nutritional psychiatry, Dr. Drew Ramsey, is on the show to talk about the power of nutrition in improving our mental health. As a psychiatrist who founded the Brain Food Clinic in NYC and wrote Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety, Dr. Drew unpacks insight from his years of working as a psychiatrist and why food is such a critical piece in our health puzzle. Dr. Drew also shares the 8 power player foods for helping anxiety and depression, and fun ways you can easily incorporate them into your meals. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 50. Plant Medicine Ceremony: What to Know & Expect with Dr. Ellen Vora & Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, Part 2 of 2 | 17 May 2022 | 00:35:40 | |
Welcome back for Part 2 of Dr. Avanti’s conversation with board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, and board-certified integrative physician, Dr. Tanmeet Sethi. Today, you’ll learn what to expect from a sacred plant medicine ceremony, and why surrendering to your experience can invoke the deepest healing. They also give insight into finding places for treatment and practitioners. If you haven’t already listened, be sure to check out part 1, Ceremonial & Therapeutic Power of Psychedelic Medicine! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 49. Ceremonial & Therapeutic Power of Psychedelic Medicine with Dr. Ellen Vora & Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, Part 1 of 2 | 10 May 2022 | 00:38:45 | |
Board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, and integrative physician, Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, join Dr. Avanti for an impactful and insightful two-part conversation on psychedelics and plant medicine. In this first episode, they talk about the mechanisms behind how treatments like ketamine, psilocybin and Ayahuasca work — explaining in simple terms how we have a decreased stress response to trauma, and how the reversal of PTSD is possible. They also discuss why ceremony and community experiences are so powerful for a society that is deeply starved of ritual, and how these medicines allow for a greater feeling of interconnectedness. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 48. Cleanses, Sleep Support, and What’s Your Dosha? (Ask Me Anything Episode) | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:52:00 | |
You asked and Dr. Avanti is answering in today’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ episode! She unpacks listener questions on Ayurvedic Doshas and her opinion on Dosha quizzes, processing difficult emotions, the difference between cleanses and Ayurvedic detoxification, the best time to do a digestive reset, top ways to support your body during the changing of seasons, and much more. May this episode help support you in going from knowledge to action when it comes to health and wellness! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 47. Marma Therapy & Your Energy Body with Indu Arora | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:56:01 | |
Today’s special guest, Indu Arora, is an Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist and one of Dr. Avanti’s first teachers and mentors. In their conversation, Indu talks about the Ayurvedic healing modality of Marma Therapy for cleansing blocked energy, and how it can help on your healing journey. She explains how it is powerful for healing the physical and emotional bodies, and shares simple daily practices that will allow you to become more intentional and in flow with life. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 46. Feng Shui: Simple Ways to Reclaim Your Energy with Dana Claudat | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:46:00 | |
Dana Claudat is a modern Feng Shui Master and the founder of The School of Intention Feng Shui certification program. Dana shares her story of studying Art History at Stanford University and then spending the next decade figuring out her path in life. She talks about the decline of her health, how she was consistently looking outside of herself to be “fixed,” and how this led her to Feng Shui. Dana gives actionable steps you can implement right away to cleanse and positively charge the energy of your home! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 45. Multiple Sclerosis: A Journey of Healing with Justine Fedak | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:54:43 | |
As we transition into a new month, there is no better guest than Justine Fedak to kick off April’s theme of “Energy as Medicine.” Justine works alongside Dr. Avanti as the Chief Marketing and Cultural Officer for BIÂN. Her resilience and outlook on life are truly inspiring — she makes life’s challenges feel more like opportunities, and that’s exactly what you’ll experience when you hear her story. From how her childhood shaped her unique perspective on life to her integration of modern medicine with energy medicine to heal her multiple sclerosis, you’ll feel a deep connection and reverence for the journeys we all take in healing. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 44. Beyond Asanas: The Holistic Nature of Yoga Therapy with Dr. Amy Wheeler | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:50:28 | |
Dr. Amy Wheeler has studied Yoga and Yoga Therapy in India, Europe, and the United States, has helped develop dozens of Yoga Therapy research protocols, and is at the forefront of the field of Yoga Therapy globally. Today, Amy shares her journey of discovering yoga in her 20s, and her personal crisis that led her to India multiple times for intensive yoga training. She talks about how Yoga Therapy is the 2,000-year-old science of joy, yet in the West, we’ve commodified it in a way that can lead to more suffering. This is a beautiful conversation on how we can regain our joy and find deep healing through Yoga Therapy. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 43. Tara Stiles on Practicing Yoga in a Tai Chi Way, Part 2 of 2 | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:55:35 | |
Join Dr. Avanti in part two of our series on yoga, tai chi, and movement as medicine with the founders of Strala Yoga, Tara Stiles and Michael Taylor. In today’s conversation, Tara shares her journey as a dancer, and how it’s influenced how she teaches yoga. She talks about how integrating aspects of tai chi allows us to experience more ease and softness in yoga, and how this can transfer to all aspects of our life. This is a beautiful conversation on developing more connection, awareness, and healing in our lives through movement. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 142. Mastering Energy Flow for Balance and Grounding: Insights from Michael Taylor, Indu Arora, and Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary | 10 Sep 2024 | 01:15:26 | |
We’re rounding out our September “Back to Basics” series with an exploration of how to master energy flow to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In this episode, Dr. Avanti is joined by three renowned experts who specialize in unique energy healing methods. First, Michael Taylor introduces Tai Chi as a form of “movement medicine”, focusing on balance and centered movements to cultivate inner stability and calm. Next, Indu Arora sheds light on Marma therapy, revealing simple ways to identify and work with energy points to harmonize your energy flow and boost both your physical and mental well-being. Finally, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary describes the profound effects of sound healing on the brain and nervous system. From ancient mantras to modern sound therapy, she explains how sound can influence neurological function and emotional balance— and shares how you can start using sound healing techniques today. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 42. The Healing Power of Tai Chi & Movement as Medicine with Michael Taylor, Part 1 of 2 | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:58:15 | |
After a short hiatus, Dr. Avanti is back with a fascinating and profound two-part series with Tara Stiles and Michael Taylor, the founders of Strala Yoga. In alignment with the March theme of “Movement as Medicine,” Michael beautifully shares the healing modality of Tai Chi, and how practicing this art will change the way you interact with yourself and the world around you. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 41. Old is New Again: 2022 Wellness Trends with Well+Good’s Kate Spies | 23 Dec 2021 | 00:49:27 | |
Kate Spies is the Senior VP and editor-in-chief of Well+Good, a health and wellness platform that recently published its annual wellness trends report for 2022. Today, Dr. Avanti and Kate unpack three of the wellness trends, including cellular-health-focused skincare, a holistic approach to fitness, and employers finally recognizing the need for mental health benefits for their employees. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 40. Spark This: 3 Ways to Increase Energy Using Breath | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:07:22 | |
In today’s mini-episode, Dr. Avanti shares three ways to tap into the power of your breath to shift your energy and state of mind. By simply breathing differently, you can give yourself an extra boost of energy or calm feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, or worry. Tune in to learn easy breathing tips to give you greater control over your state of being! Resources:
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| 39. Designing Your Day to Optimize Sleep with Colleen Wachob | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:48:30 | |
Colleen Wachob is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Mindbodygreen. She shares her own healing journey of facing a pulmonary embolism, and how this was the inflection point for her leaving a rising corporate career in the fashion/apparel industry to join her husband at Mindbodygreen. Colleen is a huge advocate of prioritizing sleep and rest, and today she takes us through what to consider in your day when it comes to sleep. She breaks down her sleep hygiene routine, and unpacks how preparing for rest begins in the morning. You’ll leave this episode with practical tools and tips, so grab some pen, paper and tune in with Dr. Avanti and Colleen! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 38. Spark This: 6 Easy Biohacks for Better Sleep | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:08:20 | |
Today’s mini-episode unpacks six ways to biohack your way to sounder sleep! These simple tips will help you prioritize your sleep for better health, mental clarity, and emotional wellbeing. Dr. Avanti shares research highlighting the importance of sleep and how it contributes to all aspects of our health—by prioritizing rest, you’ll see how other areas of your life become more easeful. Resources:
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| 37. “Why Not Me?” Reframing Suffering through Gratitude with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi | 25 Nov 2021 | 00:55:04 | |
Today’s conversation is a beautiful heart-to-heart between two friends on their personal journeys of changing the lens through which they view pain and suffering. Dr. Tanmeet Sethi is an integrative physician who gave the TEDx Talk, “Two Words That Can Change Your Life.” She vulnerably shares her path of becoming a mother to a child with a life-threatening illness, and how she’s used gratitude to completely transform her relationship to that pain. Dr. Sethi gives simple gratitude practices to help you expand your capacity to feel joy, reduce suffering, and live a richer human experience. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 36. Spark This: Increasing Connection in an Epidemic of Loneliness | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:09:29 | |
In today’s mini-episode, Dr. Avanti shares how to use the power of social connection for healing, and invites you to explore your connections with others. In our technological world, we are more connected than ever but loneliness is on the rise—and it’s as lethal as smoking. Tune in to learn 5 strategies for feeling and being more connected! Resources:
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| 35. Gang Violence to Yoga: Following Your Inner Whisper with Rosie Acosta | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:48:34 | |
Rosie Acosta is a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness teacher, and host of the podcast Radically Loved. Today she shares her healing journey of growing up in east LA surrounded by gang violence, and the choice she made to search for something different than the chaos she’d known. From feeling disembodied, questioning her religion, and disconnecting from her tribe—her story is one of courage and what beautifully results from following the whispers of your inner knowing. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 34. Spark This: 9 Secrets of the Blue Zones for Living Longer | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:12:57 | |
The Blue Zones are locations throughout the world with high concentrations of centenarians, and also clusters of people who have aged without specific health problems. In today’s mini-episode, Dr. Avanti discusses the 9 secrets of the Blue Zones for living a longer, healthier life! Resources:
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| 33. Hack Your Circadian Rhythm for Sleep, Energy & Focus | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:19:20 | |
Our circadian rhythm is critical for all aspects of our health—it’s an internal clock that coordinates the wake/sleep cycle with almost all actions within the body. Today, Dr. Avanti is unpacking how it affects our hormonal health, and what we can do daily to optimize its performance for blood sugar regulation, higher energy, and deeper sleep. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 141. How to Heal with Food: Top Expert Tips for Gut, Brain, and Mental Health | 03 Sep 2024 | 01:20:19 | |
This week on the "Healing Catalyst Podcast," we're kicking off our September "Back to Basics" series with a deep dive into the healing power of food. As we transition into the fall season, it's a perfect time to revisit foundational health practices with simple and powerful tips to help you reset, refocus, and realign your wellness routines. In this episode, Dr. Avanti brings together three leading experts in nutritional psychiatry and culinary medicine—Dr. Drew Ramsey, Dr. Uma Naidoo, and Dr. Kanchan Koya—to explore how food choices impact mental well-being, gut health, and brain function. Dr. Ramsey discusses the psychological effects of dietary choices and how traditional dietary patterns can boost mental health. Dr. Naidoo explains the gut-brain connection and how the gut microbiome influences our emotions and brain health. And Dr. Koya shares the healing power of five key spices to incorporate into your diet for optimal health. Whether you're looking to enhance your mental clarity, improve your mood, boost your energy, or simply make more mindful food choices, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you harness the power of food for mental and emotional balance. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 32. Spark This: 8 Hacks to Boost Happiness | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:10:07 | |
Tune in for today’s mini-episode on how to hack your happiness hormones! Dr. Avanti gives a quick rundown on the happiness hormones, along with 8 easy practices you can implement today to naturally boost them. Resources:
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| 31. Healing Hormones & Overcoming Burnout with Dr. Mariza Snyder | 14 Oct 2021 | 00:46:45 | |
Dr. Mariza Snyder is a chiropractor whose expertise is in functional wellness for women, specifically around hormonal health. She is the author of 7 books, including her newest, “The Essential Oils Menopause Solution.” Today, Dr. Mariza shares her healing journey and how the inner drive that pushed her to achieve all her goals also led to many health issues. Dr. Avanti and Dr. Mariza also dive deeper into the stories that are attached to women’s menstrual cycles from an early age and how this affects how women view their hormonal fluctuations negatively. They also explore why a woman’s menstrual cycle is the 5th vital sign and go through the four phases of the cycle. Dr. Mariza also breaks down easy steps to begin healing your hormones and how to tap into the power of each phase! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 30. Stop Fearing Death. My Conversation with Dr. Amy Robbins | 30 Sep 2021 | 00:53:33 | |
Dr. Amy Robbins is a clinical psychologist, wellness speaker, and host of the podcast “Life, Death, and the Space Between”. Amy was trained psychodynamically, meaning that she helps you understand your unconscious thoughts, feelings, and reactions to various experiences by bringing them into your conscious awareness. She integrates relational theories into her work as she examines how your previous relationships impact your current relationships. Today’s conversation is a necessary listen for unpacking your own relationship with fear and control, and developing an empowered mindset for exploring your internal terrain. Dr. Amy and Dr. Avanti dive deep into how we can let go of this need to convince others to share our point of view, and why collectively we need to shift from today’s climate of “us vs. them” to an “us and them” perspective. This is an incredibly thought-provoking conversation, and may it bring you a fresh perspective on the concept of letting go. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 29. Releasing Identities & Attachments for Healing with Jessica Zweig | 16 Sep 2021 | 00:48:31 | |
Jessica Zweig is an award-winning entrepreneur, personal branding expert, the founder and CEO of SimplyBe. Agency and author of “Be. - A No Bullsh*t Guide to Increasing Your Self Worth and Your Net Worth by Simply Being Yourself.” Today, Jessica shares her healing journey from struggling with body dysmorphia and low self-esteem that manifested as chronic sinus infections to the inner work and truths she had to confront to heal herself. Dr. Avanti and Jessica also talk about the healing power of letting go and dive deep into how Jessica learned to listen to her body and let go of old identities. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 28. Psychedelics & Integrative Psychiatry for Mental Health with Dr. Ellen Vora | 19 Aug 2021 | 01:00:33 | |
Dr. Ellen Vora is a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher who takes a functional medicine approach to mental health. In today’s conversation, Dr. Vora unpacks the impact of the pandemic on mental health, and what she’s seen change over the past year with respect to the issues facing her patients. Dr. Vora and Dr. Avanti talk about the various factors that affect anxiety and depression, like nutrition and community, and how psychedelics and Ketamine treatments can be used medicinally to help mental health. Dr. Avanti shares her own experience using medical Ketamine infusions to help with depression. This is a heart-centered and thought-provoking conversation you don’t want to miss! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 27. Simple Tools to Foster Self-Compassion & Reduce Suffering with Dr. Kristin Neff | 05 Aug 2021 | 00:36:17 | |
Dr. Kristin Neff is an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and is the author of two books, including her newest, “Fierce Self-Compassion: How Women Can Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Their Power, and Thrive”. Dr. Neff is a pioneer in the field of self-compassion, developing an evidence-supported training program called Mindful Self-Compassion. Today, Dr. Neff unpacks what self-compassion is, along with the difference between tender and fierce self-compassion, and why we need both to support resilience in times of transition. She teaches simple practices for connecting deeper to yourself to ease emotional discomfort, and shares how to reframe your pain and remember you aren’t alone. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 26. Fasting is Not a Fad. Why Ayurvedic Rhythmic Fasting has Survived the Test of Time | 22 Jul 2021 | 00:21:04 | |
Today, Dr. Avanti opens up the conversation around fasting for optimal health, sharing how Ayurvedic Rhythmic Fasting is one of the most ancient healing practices in human history. By the end of the episode, you’ll understand the healing power behind this practice and how to begin implementing it in your life! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 25. Chronic Illness: Cultivating Community & Self-Love with Nitika Chopra | 08 Jul 2021 | 00:36:31 | |
Nitika Chopra is the founder of Chronicon, a media and events company dedicated to elevating the lives of those living with a chronic illness. Today, Nitika shares her own healing story with chronic illness, and how it led her to entrepreneurship and becoming an advocate for others living with a chronic disease. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 24. Bobbi Brown on Revolutionizing Makeup & Enhancing Beauty From Within | 24 Jun 2021 | 00:47:06 | |
Bobbi Brown is a makeup artist and entrepreneur who founded the global brand, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics that started with a line of 10 lipsticks. She’s also a NY Times best-selling author of 9 books about beauty and wellness. Today, Bobbi shares her evolution from makeup to wellness, and how she intersected the two with her new line of clean beauty products, Jones Road. Bobbi also gives us a look into her personal life, sharing her experience as a working mom running a multi-million dollar company, always putting her family first. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 23. Ayurveda & Clean Beauty for Inner and Outer Glow with Lisa Mattam | 10 Jun 2021 | 00:55:57 | |
Lisa Mattam is a former pharmaceutical executive turned natural skincare entrepreneur. She is the founder and creator of Sahajan Skincare, an evidence-based, Ayurvedic skincare line. Today, Lisa shares her upbringing in a South Asian family and the Ayurvedic lifestyle she grew up with. You’ll hear about her experience assimilating into western culture, and why she later came back to her roots in Ayurvedic medicine. Lisa shares her top skincare tips, ingredients, and DIY face masks that naturally help collagen production, skin rejuvenation, and overall skin health. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 140. Biohack Your Sleep: How Shavasana and Ayurvedic Rest Practices Restore Balance with Indu Arora | 27 Aug 2024 | 01:12:42 | |
This week on our “Summer Send-Off Series”, we’re diving into the restorative power of sleep with Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist, Indu Arora. As life gets busier, it’s crucial to revisit how we rest and rejuvenate. In this episode, Dr. Avanti and Indu explore the difference between rest and sleep, uncovering how different stages of sleep correlate with meditation Discover how the practice of Shavasana offers the opportunity to “undo” and “unlearn,” creating space for emotions to surface and consciously letting go through breath and sensory reduction. Indu also shares expert tips on when and how to practice Shavasana, including five simple steps to make the most of this powerful practice. Whether you’re seeking to enhance your daily wellness routine or deepen your understanding of rest, this episode is packed with insights to help you rejuvenate and restore balance in your life. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 22. Support Your Mental Health by Becoming a Boundary Boss with Terri Cole | 27 May 2021 | 01:03:00 | |
Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist and the author of “Boundary Boss”. Today, she’s unpacking how to get out of your own way and become empowered in your ability to create loving boundaries in your relationships. Hear her journey of moving from the entertainment industry into her career as a therapist, and why she’s so passionate about helping individuals create healthy boundaries with themselves and others. Terri provides an exercise for you to check in with the state of your boundaries, and shares what you can do today to start establishing boundaries in your relationships. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 21. The 3 Powerful Steps I Took to Heal My Depression... and 10 Signs You Might Need Help to Heal Yours | 13 May 2021 | 00:36:19 | |
In today’s episode, Dr. Avanti opens up about her experience with depression and the 3 powerful steps she took to heal. She shares how she was actually a textbook case of major depressive disorder while in medical school, but was frequently excusing away all the signs she was experiencing. You’ll learn the 10 signs of clinical depression, how anxiety and depression coexist, and actionable steps to begin taking back control of your life. Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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| 20. The Science of Stress: 5 Ways to Break the Cycle | 27 Apr 2021 | 00:19:48 | |
Is your heightened stress leaving you chronically tired and anxious? If so, you aren’t alone in this—the epidemic of stress has increased significantly in the past year. To aid you in healing your fatigue, Dr. Avanti is unpacking how you can lower your stress response by healing your HPA axis (aka the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis that controls our stress response). By the end, you’ll know 5 simple, proven ways to begin regulating your stress hormones to optimize your health! Today on The Healing Catalyst:
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