Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

About Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

Welcome to Healthy Mind By Avik ™ - ”Healthy Mind, Healthy Life”, a podcast that explores the connection between mental health and overall well-being. Join us each week as we delve into topics related to positive psychology, mindfulness, and personal development, and provide practical tips and strategies for cultivating a healthy and balanced mind.Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? Send Avik a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik

Publisher

Avik Chakraborty

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Feb 2023

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 2,107 episodes have a transcript.

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   9 Oct 2026

   Year-End Reflection Before Goal Setting: The Janus Plan With Jobert Abueva

   Every new year we make the same promise. We buy the planner, set the goals, and charge forward with our eyes on the horizon, because that is what winners are supposed to do. But there is a quiet cost to running forward with your head turned away from where you have been. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Sana talks with author and former global marketing executive Jobert Abueva about why honest reflection is not the opposite of ambition, and how the past can become a compass instead of a cage. Jobert shares the story of his own burnout and breakdown at the height of a high-flying career, and introduces step one of his Janus Plan: ponder the past. They explore simple ways to look back without getting stuck there, including writing about the year, reviewing the "artifacts" on your phone and calendar, and listing the good, the bad, and the ugly. Jobert also explains why Janus, the Roman god of thresholds who looks both backward and forward, became a symbol for a life full of beginnings and endings. About the Guest: Jobert E. Abueva is an author, speaker, and former global marketing executive who spent years opening new markets for products in the beauty care industry. Born in the Philippines and raised in Nepal, Thailand, and Japan, he developed an early understanding of life's beginnings and endings. He is the author of The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention, a reflection-first approach to goal setting, and the memoir Boy Wander: A Coming of Age Memoir. Jobert has practiced his own year-end reflection ritual since the mid-1990s. Key Takeaways: Goal setting is not only forward-facing. Honest reflection on the past year helps you choose better goals before you chase them. Success that looks good from the outside can hide misalignment on the inside. Pay attention to signals from your body, mind, and soul before burnout forces you to stop. Step one of the Janus Plan is to ponder the past: review the luminous moments, the losses, and the lessons of the year. Writing down what is taking up mental space helps you see it clearly before you try to solve it. Use the artifacts you already have, like photos, social media, calendars, and diaries, to audit what mattered and what wasted your time. Try the good, the bad, and the ugly exercise. List the wins, the disappointments, and the things you regret or cringe over, then live with them for a while. Looking back is meant to teach, not to indict. Past experiences, even difficult ones, can uncover opportunities and perspectives you would not otherwise have found. Threshold moments such as a new year, a new job, a new relationship, or retirement are sacred chances to honor what has passed before moving ahead. The Janus Plan has six steps. Step one is to ponder the past and step two is to frame the future. Connect With Jobert Abueva: Website: https://joberteabueva.com Book: The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobertabueva Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joberteabueva Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobert_abueva Episode Chapters: 00:00 Why Looking Back Matters Before Moving Forward01:17 Welcome and Meet Jobert Abueva03:48 The Misconception About Goal Setting and Progress06:17 A Burnout and Breakdown in a Hong Kong Hotel Room09:02 Sana's Own Story of Burnout After the Pandemic10:26 Write It Down: Lessons From the Past Year12:47 Why Pondering the Past Supports Your Well-Being14:34 Looking Back Without Fear of Failure16:06 The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Exercise18:32 The Story Behind the Janus Plan22:52 Beginnings, Endings, and Sacred Threshold Moments24:23 Where to Find Jobert and His Book26:14 Closing Reflections Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All vi

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   9 Oct 2026

   Your Body Remembers Stress: How to Regulate Your Nervous System | Duncan Rich

   What if your body has been signaling stress for years, but you've been too busy to notice? Many of us try to manage stress, anxiety and emotional overwhelm by thinking harder, staying productive or pushing through discomfort. But what happens when those familiar strategies stop working? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Nazish welcomes Duncan Rich, a practitioner working in somatic awareness, men's personal development and nervous system regulation, for a conversation about reconnecting with the body and understanding our responses to stress. Duncan shares how his fast-paced life in cities including New York, Boston and Hong Kong kept him constantly moving. When he relocated to the quiet Catskill Mountains, he began confronting emotions and experiences that had previously been overshadowed by busyness. That experience eventually led him to somatic men's work, an approach that emphasizes slowing down, noticing physical sensations, exploring emotions and developing greater awareness of habitual reactions. Together, Nazish and Duncan explore how stress, cultural expectations and past experiences can shape the way we respond to everyday situations. Duncan explains why men may find emotional vulnerability particularly challenging, how physical awareness can support self-understanding and why knowing something intellectually is not always the same as changing a deeply familiar response. The conversation also examines the distinction between reacting automatically and responding with greater awareness, using practical examples of fear, stress and emotional triggers. Duncan discusses the value of community, somatic training and developing new patterns of emotional expression that can influence relationships, families and communities. The central message: Your body deserves your attention, not just your endurance. Learning to notice its signals may help you develop a more intentional relationship with stress, emotions and everyday life. This episode is for anyone interested in somatic awareness, men's mental health, emotional resilience and the connection between physical sensations and psychological wellbeing. About Duncan Rich: Duncan Rich is a somatic practitioner and men's personal development facilitator associated with MELD Community. Drawing on his own experience of moving from a high-pressure urban lifestyle toward deeper self-exploration, Duncan works with men to develop body awareness, emotional expression and more intentional responses to stress. In the interview, he describes MELD's offerings as including men's groups, community programs, online and in-person training, and somatic-method training for therapists and coaches. Connect with Duncan: https://meld.community/ Key Takeaways: Stress is not only a thinking experience. It can involve physical sensations, emotions and behavioral responses. Constant busyness can become a way of avoiding discomfort. Slowing down may bring previously overlooked feelings into awareness. Somatic awareness begins with noticing. Paying attention to physical sensations can help people recognize their reactions. Men may face particular barriers to emotional expression. Cultural expectations can discourage vulnerability and help-seeking. Understanding a reaction is not always enough to change it. Practicing new responses may be necessary. Past experiences can influence present reactions. Familiar situations may activate fear or stress associated with earlier events. Responding differs from reacting. Awareness can create an opportunity to consider what is happening before acting. Discomfort may arise during self-exploration. Body-focused practices should be approached at a manageable pace. Nervous system regulation is a practice, not simply a concept. Duncan emphasizes experiential learning. Community can support personal development. Men's groups may offer opportunities for connection and emotional ex

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   8 Oct 2026

   Why Male Survivors Stay Silent About Abuse | Liana Lucine

   What happens when a man experiences abuse, harassment or sexual assault—but feels that society will never take his pain seriously? In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Rashmeet welcomes Liana Lucine, a former London Metropolitan Police officer, trainer and advocate for male survivors, for an important conversation about trauma, silence, shame and the barriers men face when seeking support. Drawing on her experience training police recruits and specialist units, Liana describes noticing a troubling pattern: training materials frequently portrayed women as victims and men as perpetrators, despite the wider range of experiences officers encountered in real life. She also recalls men approaching her privately to share their own experiences of abuse, assault and harassment. Some had previously been laughed at, dismissed or told they should have enjoyed what happened. The conversation explores how cultural expectations around masculinity can make it difficult for male survivors to acknowledge their experiences, express vulnerability or ask for help. Liana discusses the emotional consequences of silence, including shame, anxiety, depression and the fear of being judged. She also explains why anger can sometimes be an overlooked sign of depression in men. Most importantly, she offers compassionate starting points for survivors: acknowledging what happened, releasing self-blame, learning about trauma and finding someone trustworthy who will listen without judgment. The central message: Men can experience abuse and assault. Their experiences deserve to be taken seriously, and they should never have to earn the right to be heard. About Liana Lucine: Liana Lucine is an advocate for male survivors of abuse, harassment and sexual assault. In the interview, she describes her previous career as an officer and trainer with London's Metropolitan Police, where she taught subjects including domestic abuse, sexual assault and harassment. Her experiences highlighted gaps in how male victims were represented and discussed in professional training, inspiring her advocacy for greater awareness, recognition and compassion. Her work emphasizes validating survivors' experiences, challenging harmful stereotypes and creating safer opportunities for men to seek support. Key Takeaways: Men can be victims of domestic abuse, harassment and sexual assault, regardless of the perpetrator's gender. Cultural expectations that men must always be strong can discourage disclosure and help-seeking. Dismissing or laughing at a survivor's experience can deepen shame and isolation. Male survivors may fear ridicule, relationship consequences or damage to their reputation. Survivors do not have to share their stories before they feel ready. Acknowledging an experience privately can be a meaningful first step for some survivors. Hearing other survivors' stories may help people feel recognized and less alone. Anger or irritability can sometimes accompany depression, although they are not diagnostic on their own. Partners, friends and colleagues can help by demonstrating empathy and respecting boundaries. Survivors may experience anxiety, nightmares, flashbacks or other trauma-related difficulties. Self-blame is common after traumatic experiences, but responsibility lies with the person who caused the harm. Professional, trauma-informed support can be helpful when someone is ready to seek it. Survivors deserve compassion regardless of whether they report their experience or disclose it publicly. Connect with the Guest: https://www.lucinetraining.co.uk/ Instagram YouTube Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Disclaimer: This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone a

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Leadership Is a Daily Practice: Jim Carlough on Integrity, Compassion, and the Quiet Question That Has Guided His Life for Forty Years

Published 23 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And that question was asked of me in November of 1983. And to this day, I ask myself that question every night. And I have never said yes to that question. that's how impactful that was. And it also taught me that I had to be real in terms of who I am and what I want to become. And at the same time, as I got into and as my career progressed, I saw people who I thought were good leaders get shunned by management. And when I talked to them, The thing I heard all the time was, well, they told me leaders are born that way. And I wasn't born a leader. And you know what? That's just not true. And here's why that's not true. […]

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