9' to Thrive with Navin: Recent Episodes
Navin Hettiarachchi
Finding time for busy individuals can be difficult when you have to balance day to day chores and still find ways to grow. For 9 minutes every week, join Navin as he interviews some of the most influential and successful people around the world who are excited to share their #1 piece of advice, best practice, or success secret to help you achieve your next level. So if you want to get to that next level and want to hear from the most successful people on how to do it, join us for the next 9 minutes!
Dealt with the devastating news that she has stage 4 cancer, Cynthia Turo didn’t take that news sitting down. She talks with Navin about the journey she went through to overcome her most difficult chapter.
Is your diet S.A.D.? Navin talks about why the Standard American Diet may not be rooted with your best interests in mind.
In this episode Navin talks about how our thoughts are the most powerful tool we have to create the life we want. We have 60,000 thoughts a day and how many of those thoughts are positive? Thoughts have only two jobs: either to pull us down or to pull us up. How are we using your thoughts? The quality of our thoughts determines the quality of our life. Navin shares how you can consciously use your thoughts to create the life that you desire - get out of pain, heal sickness, and create an amazing life for yourself.
Leneé Cook-Braxton joins Navin to talk about her journey and the practice of hypnosis, looking within yourself, and optimum performance.
Amanda Shaefer joins Navin to talk about the simple concept of gratitude that isn’t always easy in practice. Amanda walks us through some best practices and guidelines of how to practice gratitude.
Debbie Craig, founder of Catalyst Consulting, joins us to talk about navigating change and finding the courage to confront parts of your life that need change.
Joe Lemon, fellow podcaster and digital marketer, joins Navin to share a really interesting story behind the science of happiness and the advice he has for healthcare practitioners.
Author, Producer, Speaker, and Composer, Barry Goldstein, joins this week to talk about how sound, music, and songs can help you unlock your full potential and thrive.
Dr. Leif Hass, a family medicine doctor talks about how the way he treats people has evolved and why he's writing prescriptions for happiness.
Jinny Uppal, a Growth Strategist for Fortune 500 companies, joins Navin to talk about why inaction isn’t always a bad thing. She talks about the benefits of taking a step back and letting the mind wander to solve problems.
Dr. Bindu Babu, Chair Health & Wellness NYC Speaks, talks about how to overcome the mindset of narcissism and taking the step to loving yourself and self healing.
Dr. Janaka Wannaku joins us this week to talk about why he encourages his patients to fast and reduce the carbohydrate intake in a country where most of the food that is consumed is carbohydrates.
Ehad Medhat joins Navin to talk about fear. He dissects the root cause of fear and what happens when you’re able to let go of unnecessary fear. He also walks us through a guided meditation to help reduce fear.
Dr. Luana Colloca, a professor at the University of Maryland, joins Navin to talk about the placebo effect.
Stephanie Fuchs, a biologist and conservationist, joins Navin to talk about what she’s learned from living with the Maasai in Tanzania for over 10 years. She talks about how she left the “comforts” of the western world to follow her heart and live free.
Charu Melcone joins Navin to talk about the toughest time of her life and how she overcame her challenges, five minutes at a time.
Former Marine and now Co-Founder of Deep End Fitness, Prime Hall, joins us for to talk about the effect of having so many open tabs in our brain - getting stretched thin in terms of what we can focus on and what happens when you’re able to close all the tabs and hone your focus on one tab.
We had an overwhelming response to last week's episode so we're bringing this back up to the top of everyone's feed. Take a listen as Navin details out the 9 healthy habits for you to THRIVE in 2022.
In a special episode, we go beyond just one piece of advice and well beyond 9 minutes. For this episode to finish out the year, Navin shares 9 healthy habits that will help you thrive in 2022.
We're joined by Dr. Elsa Wagdy, a former conventional allopathic medical doctor, who now practices strictly integrative medicine. She talks to Navin about the effect the mind and thoughts have on health and disease.
Dr. Teri Daunter joins Navin to talk about the concept of quantum life and going inwards to truly understand oneself.
Nancy Tanner, founder of Paws and People and a certified dog trainer, joins Navin and shares how the bond between a human owner and a dog goes much deeper than initially thought. She discusses the surprising connection between a dog's behavior and health and its owner.
Michiko Hiyashi, Ambassador and Global Director of the Emoto Peach Project, joins Navin to talk about the incredible power of water.
A very interesting episode this week with Aruni Marapane, a Buddhist Chaplain. She joins to talk to Navin about the significance of end-of-life care and the experience of death during her time in hospice care for the last 18 years.
In part one of this interview, Navin speaks with George Jedenoff, a WWII veteran and Centenarian, in honor of Veterans Day. George speaks about his time leading up to and during the war, including where he was when Pearl Harbor was attacked.
Sleep and wellness expert, Suzie Senk, joins Navin to talk about her golden pieces of advice to help you get better sleep. She also discusses the importance of sleep and how it affects you if you experience a lack of sleep.
Dr. Sally Norton, a nutrition researcher and consultant, joins Navin to talk about how some of your favorite healthy foods might be doing more damage than good to your body.
Dave Stevens, despite being born with a physical disability, talks about how he took charge of his life and never let anything hold him back from achieving what he set out to do.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this week we have Heather Jeffrey who shares her own journey and brings to light other types of abuse beyond what we traditionally think as domestic abuse.
Matt Abrahams joins Navin to talk about how you can THRIVE in your communication and gives some best practices for you to communicate effectively.
Bob Bondiman, Masters Weightlifting World Champion, joins this week to talk about the respect he has for his body and how he maintains his body to ensure he will continue to compete at the highest levels for years to come!
Author and public speaker, Charlene Wheeless, talks about how her unapologetic authenticity has helped her thrive and who she channels when she gives her public speeches.
We're back with our second season! To kick things off, Navin is joined by Kanch as they recap their trip to Ukraine - from eating nose to tail, to dancing with dolphins, and their advice for when YOU encounter a tourist in your hometown.
In the season recap with Navin and Izzy, they talk about the history of how the 9 to Thrive Podcast got it start, what they learned, favorite guests, biggest takeaways, and where the pod is going from here.
Psychotherapist, Mitch Davidowitz, joins the podcast this week to talk about the need to look at yourself from a “wide-angle lens” and not just focus on the strengths but taking a look at what areas you might feel embarrassed about or ashamed about to find a solution and take personal responsibility.
Dr. Joshua Weiss, Author and Negotiation Specialist, joins Navin to discuss the power of negotiation and why you should consider day-to-day interactions as negotiations, and how to become better at it.
Dr. Lily Kiswani joins Navin to talk about her transition from Gynecology to Integrative medicine with a focus on prevention of Diabetes, and the advice she has for all women and young girls.
Dr. Tracy Gapin is on this week to talk about why you might want to reconsider throwing your Tupperware full of leftovers into the microwave or taking your [plastic] water bottle in the sauna with you, or even why you might want to rethink that carton of milk from the store.
Dr. Janaka Wannaku joins us this week to talk about why he encourages his patients to fast and reduce the carbohydrate intake in a country where most of the food that is consumed is carbohydrates.
Jesse Iwuji, one of two black drivers competing in the national level of NASCAR, joins Navin. He talks about how he moves and drives with intention. He talks about how he set forth his goals and ensures nothing derails him.
In this episode, Navin takes the mic to share his thoughts on raw milk! He explains how he never used to even recommend milk and dairy to his clients and how his trip to Tanzania and spending time with the Masaai changed his whole perspective. He talks about why doctors and general guidance discourage raw dairy, the benefits of raw dairy, and what you need to do to make sure you find the right sources to consume raw dairy.
Disclaimer:
“As always, I want to encourage you to do your own research! This podcast does not give out medical advice and must not be used as a substitute for medical advice or treatment. You should not act on any content without first conducting your own research and consulting a suitable medical professional, and your decision to do so is at your own risk.
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Dr. Philip Ovadia joins Navin for a special extended episode: not only does Dr. Ovadia share his advice on how to THRIVE with a diet consisting of real food, but he also shares his journey from childhood to post med school life when he himself was morbidly obese. His transformation began with his diet and he discusses how he changed his metabolic health through food.
Kelvin Joseph, CEO of Kool Kel Marketing, joins Navin to talk about humility and learning from those around you to unlock your true potential.
Matthew Rees, the founder of Geonomica, joins Navin to talk about simple things that can be done to change the current state of health in the United States and what actions we can all take to better our health.
Vaughn Dabney, founder of Unoma Haus, joins Navin to talk about his journey of breaking the norm, letting go of the ego, and how he got started in tiny home/van life .
Daniel Kellman, Director of Naturopathic Support and Rehabilitation Services, joins to talk about moving towards healthcare vs disease care and his tips so that you can avoid ending up in his office.
NBA Coach and Former WNBA Player, Lindsey Harding talks about the hurdles she has had to overcome and she broke through to become a rising star in a male-dominated field.
In the most unplanned interview to date, Navin interviews an incredible Uber driver that he met while in Chicago. Ahmad, a former pilot who came to America and starting driving Uber, talks about how he got to a point in life where he can be in cruise control now that he's found true happiness and true success.
"The Zen Lawyer", Virginia Warren talks about rules that are ingrained in us from early childhood that restrict our ability to think constructively.
Stephen G. Post, Ph.D., joins Navin to share his message: the pathways in light to over come the dark.
Nicolle Kopping-Pavars, joins Navin and talks about why she started a law firm named Lotus Law and her practice of mindfulness.
Dr. Jannell Macaulay, a US Air Force Veteran, usually works with individuals that operating in stressful environments, and she's found more and more people are becoming increasingly stressed day to day. Dr. Macaulay gives some great tips and questions you should ask yourself to help deal with stressful situations.
Ajia Munns - actress, filmmaker, and poet, joins this week to talk about the one universal message she would tell her daughter or son - self-love produces everything you want and love. She talks about how she used to give give give, at the sacrifice of her own self-love, resulting in being taken advantage of.
Comedian and writer, Dena Jackson, joins Navin to talk about her practice of mindfulness. She also dives into how laughter is the medicine we need in times like this.
Monica Fay, professional organizer and leading expert on decluttering space and mind, joins Navin to talk about how to create a vibrant life by decluttering your life!
Dr. Dinesh Palipana joins Navin to talk about how he persevered despite his life being turned upside down in an instant when he was left paralyzed from the chest down while in medical school.
Dr. Sarah Rattray, a leading couples therapist, gives a great reminder on how to speak with your partner and have those important conversations in a time when we are stressed and feeling the tension of the current state of the world.
Blaine Scully, former US Rugby national team captain, joins Navin to talk about leadership and how it should be viewed as a position of service and not a position of privilege.
In a special episode heading into the new year, Navin provides his 9 wellness tips for 2021.
Niels de Sturler Boekwijt joins Navin to tell his fascinating story of how he used meditation to overcome his manic depression during his time studying in Osteopathic Medicine and become the founder of the Inner Mind Institute.
Suzanne Ravenall, an incredible personal development coach, joins Navin to talk about the fascinating subject of patterning at a young age and how that affects us in our adult life.
Kris Humphries, former NBA player and now a successful entreprenuer, joins Navin to talk about how his competitiveness drove his success on and off the court.
In a special two-part episode, Navin interviews Livia Grunfeld, a holocaust survivor. In part one, Livia talks through the advice she has for everyone on loving one another and reminds us that what goes around, comes around. In this episode, part two, we get to hear more of Mrs. Grunfeld’s story and her experience during one of the darkest times in human history.
In a special two-part episode, Navin interviews Livia Grunfeld, a holocaust survivor. In this episode (part one), Livia talks through the advice she has for everyone on loving one another and reminds us that what goes around, comes around. In part two, we get to hear more of Mrs. Grunfeld’s story and her experience during one of the darkest times in human history.
NBA Executive, Frank Ross, joins Navin to talk about following his passion and how he didn’t let anyone or anything stop him from chasing his passion.
The tables get turned and Navin is interviewed by podcast producer and Navin's brother, Isuru. Navin discusses his trip to Tanzania where he ran 5 workshops for both young athletes as well as physical therapists, visited and learned from the Maasai Tribe, and went on safari to see African wildlife. Join Navin as he discusses why he did this trip, what he learned, and that question he always asks his guests - "what advice do you have for your listeners?"
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Cari Rosno, Certified Human Potential Coach, joins Navin to talk about how she overcame the PTSD from surviving the Boston Marathon bombings to become a manifestation coach and her advice to help you overcome your obstacles through manifestation.
Former NBA player, Ramon Sessions joins Navin to talk about giving it 100% all of the time, where that work ethic comes from, and the person he looks up to the most drove him to greatness.
Joan Marie, joins Navin to talk about what she does to ensure negativity doesn’t slow her down and stop her from achieving her dreams - a lesson taught to her the hard way by a school art teacher that said she doesn’t have what it takes to “make it”.
American radio personality, Dave Johnson, joins Navin to talk about how he approaches every day and how he takes time to appreciate the here and now.
Deborah Tannen, a world-renowned professor in linguistics and known for her best selling book "You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation", joins Navin to discuss how sometimes just listening isn't enough.
Ed Tapscott joins Navin to discuss how he’s dealt with successes and failures, taking risks in today’s world, and his #1 habit that he attributes to his success.
Kristi Rogers, Managing Director of Principal to Principal, joins Navin and talks about her mantra and how she applied it in all facets of life, whether she was in Liberia, Afghanistan, or at the head of the board room table.
Jen Welter, the first female to coach in the NFL joins Navin to talk about her thoughts on the advancement of women and her advice for women in ANY field.
Lex Gillette had the odds stacked against him, but he didn’t let anything stop him from achieving his goals. Lex joins us this week to tell his story of how he went blind as a young child but because he had a vision, he didn’t let his loss of sight stop him from FLYING.
Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Technology Association and author of 3 best seller books, joins Navin to talk about taking risks, the need to fail, and creating human connections through curiosity and empathy.
Tom Korologos, former United States Ambassador to Belgium, joins Navin to provide prudent and actionable advice. Having worked with FIVE presidents and involved in 300 senate confirmations, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge backed by decades of experience.
Marcin Gortat, who’s earned the nicknames “Polish Hammer” and “Polish Machine”, joins the Navin to talk about the advice that helped him earn his nicknames and what it means to be unfiltered, honest, but true to your word.
Mia Lux joins Navin to talk about the one question she always asks herself, even during the darkest of times, and how you can use that same question in your day to day to see things from a new perspective. She also discusses how she keeps herself accountable and what role her community, specifically her accountability partner, has in keeping her honest.
Nina Totenberg, an award-winning journalist, joins Navin to talk about how she chooses her battles - both personally and professionally - and how she looks at situations from other people's perspectives.
Ivory Latta joins the podcast and speaks with Navin about the times she was told that she was too short to make it to the WNBA, how she used that as motivation to work even harder to achieve her goals, and how that never give up motto came to be.
Ann Korologos, former Secretary of Labor, joins Navin to discuss the bumps in the road she experienced and how she persevered to become a cabinet member during the Reagan administration. Ann speaks about keeping your actions in line with your values and what you should do if you are asked to do something that is not within your values.
In our first official guest episode, Tony Parker - 6x NBA All Star and 4x NBA Champion, and of course, one of the greatest #9s ever, joins Navin as he discusses his journey to become one of the best players in the world. Tony provides is #1 advice, his passion, and how to believe in yourself.
In part 3 of 4 of Navin’s Pillars of Wellness, join Navin as he explains that it means to be mindful and how it affects the other 3 pillars of health and wellness – your nutrition, your sleep, and your performance (correct movement). He also shares three ways you could develop mindfulness today and use it going forward.
In the first of our four-part series on Navin’s Pillars of Wellness, join Navin as he talks about why sleep is so important and how it has an impact on your eating habits (nutrition), mindfulness, and your performance. He shares what it means to have “Quality of Sleep” and how long you should sleep.
In part 2 of 4 of Navin’s Pillars of Wellness, join Navin as he talks about eating and individualized diet that is good for the specific and individual needs of our body. He then talks about how the food we eat affects the other 3 pillars of health and wellness - your sleep, your moods and emotions (mindfulness) and your flexibility and strength (correct movement). He then shares how you can use your body as a health and wellness dashboard, so you can gauge the effect of the food you consume.
In the last part of our four-part series on Navin’s Pillars of Wellness, join Navin as he talks about Snack Exercising, why you should do it, and why you should go back to moving like a baby! He then talks about the importance of recovery and rest for every single person.