The Healing Catalyst: Recent Episodes
Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh | Soulfire Productions
Taking charge of our health is a big responsibility—one that most of us aren’t sure how to navigate. We need a catalyst to spark inner transformation and help us take control of our health. We need a Healing Catalyst. Enter Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh. Throughout her 20 years of practicing Western medicine, Dr. Kumar-Singh has also studied traditional, ancient healing practices of the East, with a focus on Ayurveda, which she now teaches to students and holistic practitioners across the world.
In The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Kumar-Singh is demystifying Ayurveda and other integrated medicine, showing how these simple, ancient practices are the key to unlocking a healthy modern life. The best part of all? Anyone can heal themselves because it starts with you. Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine.
Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.com
Originally published 12/16/25.
In this powerful and practical episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh sits down with nationally recognized dietitian Maya Feller to unpack how nutrition can be one of the most effective tools for navigating perimenopause and menopause. Together, they break down how food influences hormones, metabolism, mood, hot flashes, and bone density, and what women can do right now to support themselves through these changes.
Maya helps cut through the noise and misinformation around midlife eating, offering a clear, compassionate approach rooted in evidence and culture. She also shares insights on the rising use of GLP-1 medications, how they affect appetite, muscle mass, and micronutrient needs, and why intentional nourishment becomes even more important when using these tools.
You’ll learn what visceral fat really is, why it often increases during midlife, and how food, not restriction, can help reduce it. Dr. Avanti and Maya explore which foods soothe hot flashes and inflammation, which can worsen symptoms, and why extreme approaches like very high-protein or ultra low-carb diets may backfire in this stage of life.
Throughout the conversation, they highlight the importance of culturally relevant, minimally processed foods as powerful medicine for hormone balance, heart health, and emotional wellbeing. With science, soul, and stories, this episode offers a grounded, trustworthy guide to eating well and living well through midlife and beyond.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why your usual eating habits stop working in midlife
- How hormones shift your metabolism and insulin response
- What visceral fat is, and why it matters more than appearance
- Foods that ease hot flashes and inflammation (and those that don’t)
- Why it’s time to stop chasing skinny and focus on nourishment
- Why restrictive diets often fail during perimenopause
- How cultural foods can support hormone balance
- How GLP-1s affect hunger, nutrients, and muscle
About Maya Feller:
Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN is a nationally recognized dietitian and the founder of Maya Feller Nutrition, where she and her team provide inclusive, culturally sensitive nutrition care for a range of conditions including hormone and metabolic health, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, disordered eating, and more. Her patient-centered approach emphasizes anti-bias, culturally humble education to help people make informed, sustainable food choices.
Maya shares her approachable, food-based guidance with millions through her YouTube series, Where Wellbeing Meets Flavor which features cooking demos, expert interviews, and Q&As. She also teaches on-demand masterclasses, speaks regularly at events, and serves as a national nutrition expert on Good Morning America.
She is a Healthline Medical Advisor, sits on the advisory boards of SHAPE and Parents, and has been featured in The New York Times, TODAY, Tamron Hall, Well+Good, mindbodygreen, Food Network, Cooking Light, EatingWell, SELF, and more.
Maya is the author of the acclaimed cookbook Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World (Goop Press, 2023), a celebration of global flavors and nourishing traditions.
Connect with Maya Feller:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayafellerrd/
- Website: https://mayafellernutrition.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy_DdOEnyk_qWEv6zOsVtTA
- Newsletter: https://mayafellernutrition.com/newsletter/
- Masterclasses: https://mayafellernutrition.com/on-demand-masterclasses/
- Book: https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Our-Roots-Home-Cooked-Favorites-ebook/dp/B09YQZNVVY
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-feller-ms-rd-cdn-7a98a340
Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:
- Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.com
- Follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Order Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more: avantikumarsingh.com
More Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you.
- Visit and Subscribe to the Weekly Health Rx.
- Explore more at myarvasi.com
Explore More of The Healing Catalyst Podcast:
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Kumar-Singh
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
Mentioned in this episode:
Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh and Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, both integrative medicine physicians, are building the Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi, a weekly audio prescription for women in perimenopause and menopause. It’s physician-led, science-backed, built around your biology and your mind-body constitution, your dosha.
Early this year the Weekly Health Rx produced a five-week series on focus, exploring the science of perimenopausal cognitive decline, introducing the nervous system flexibility framework that makes dosha-specific prescribing possible, and sharing their own constitutions as the entry point.
Here's a small piece from week one of the series.
Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:
- Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.com
- Follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram at @avantikumarsingh
- Order Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
More Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you.
- Visit and Subscribe to the Weekly Health Rx
- Explore more at myarvasi.com
Explore More of The Healing Catalyst Podcast:
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Kumar-Singh
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
Originally published 12/05/24.
In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti welcomes Dr. Kanchan Koya to explore the fascinating world of spices and their powerful role in promoting health and longevity. Drawing from Ayurvedic traditions and modern science, Dr. Kanchan shares insights on how spices like turmeric, cloves, and cinnamon can reduce inflammation, boost cellular repair, and enhance overall well-being. Together, they discuss the importance of embracing diverse, plant-rich diets and the joyful art of cooking with spice blends. This episode offers practical tips to incorporate the healing power of spices into everyday meals for a longer, healthier life.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The ancient wisdom of spices and their modern health benefits
- How turmeric, cloves, and cinnamon support longevity and reduce inflammation
- The role of spice blends in boosting cellular repair and gut health
- Spices that support balanced blood sugar, boost cognitive function, and ease pain
- Practical tips for integrating healing spices into everyday meals
Connect with Dr. Kanchan Koya:
- Instagram: @chiefspicemama
- Website: https://www.spicespicebaby.com
- YouTube: Dr. Kanchan Koya YouTube
- Book: Spice Spice Baby Cookbook
Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:
- Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.com
- Follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Order Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more: avantikumarsingh.com
More Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you.
- Visit and Subscribe to the Weekly Health Rx.
- Explore more at myarvasi.com
Explore More of The Healing Catalyst Podcast:
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Kumar-Singh
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
Mentioned in this episode:
Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh and Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, both integrative medicine physicians, are building the Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi, a weekly audio prescription for women in perimenopause and menopause. It’s physician-led, science-backed, built around your biology and your mind-body constitution, your dosha.
Weekly Health Rx just wrapped a five-week series on sleep and sleep health, exploring perimenopausal sleep disruption, the 14 hour wake-time anchor, sleep trackers, supplements, and how your sleep type aligns with your dosha.
Here's a small piece from week three of the series.
Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:
- Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.com
- Follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram at @avantikumarsingh
- Order Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
More Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you.
- Visit and Subscribe to the Weekly Health Rx
- Explore more at myarvasi.com
Explore More of The Healing Catalyst Podcast:
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Kumar-Singh
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
Originally published 07/23/24.
Do you want to have the best summer of your life? Today, Dr. Avanti is joined by Chef Divya Alter, an Ayurveda culinary expert, educator and author, who shares how to align your diet and lifestyle with the summer season. Learn about the Ayurvedic principles of Pitta and Agni, get practical tips and recipes for seasonal cooking, and discover ways to manage emotional well-being through diet.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Understanding how Pitta and Agni affect health.
- Do’s and Don’ts for a balanced summer diet.
- The benefits of seasonal cooking.
- How diet and connection with nature can help regulate your emotions.
- Top strategies for maintaining a healthy diet while traveling.
Connect with Divya Alter:
- Website: divyas.com
- Learning: Master Classes
- Instagram: @divyas.nyc
- Facebook: @divyas.nyc
Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:
- Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.com
- Follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Order Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more: avantikumarsingh.com
More Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you.
- Visit and Subscribe to the Weekly Health Rx.
- Explore more at myarvasi.com
Explore More of The Healing Catalyst Podcast:
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Kumar-Singh
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
Mentioned in this episode:
Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh and Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, both integrative medicine physicians, are building the Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi, a weekly audio prescription for women in perimenopause and menopause. It’s physician-led, science-backed, built around your biology and your mind-body constitution, your dosha.
Weekly Health Rx just wrapped a five-week series on sleep and sleep health, exploring perimenopausal sleep disruption, the 14 hour wake-time anchor, sleep trackers, supplements, and how your sleep type aligns with your dosha.
Here's a small piece from week one of the series.
Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:
- Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.com
- Follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram at @avantikumarsingh
- Order Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
More Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you.
- Visit and Subscribe to the Weekly Health Rx
- Explore more at myarvasi.com
Explore More of The Healing Catalyst Podcast:
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Kumar-Singh
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
Originally published 04/02/24.
Dr. Avanti and Dr. Tanmeet delve into the crucial topic of sleep, discussing its mechanics, the impact of light and hormones, and practical strategies for improving sleep quality. They emphasize the importance of syncing with natural light cycles, establishing a consistent bedtime routine, and managing caffeine and alcohol intake. The conversation also highlights the significance of addressing both the mind and heart before sleep, suggesting techniques like progressive muscle relaxation, yoga nidra, and emotional check-ins to facilitate a restful state. They advocate for viewing sleep not as a passive state but as an active process of repair and rejuvenation, emphasizing it as an act of self-care and love.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Understanding REM and non-REM sleep stages
- The role of sleep for physical and mental repair
- How natural light impacts melatonin and cortisol levels
- Strategies for calming the mind and soothing emotions before bedtime
- The impact of caffeine and alcohol on sleep quality
- Creating consistent pre-sleep rituals that signal the body and mind to wind down
- Viewing sleep as a form of self-care
Connect with Dr. Tanmeet:
- Website: tanmeetsethimd.com
- Book: Joy Is My Justice
- Instagram: @tanmeetsethimd
- Quiz: Unlock your Joy Code
Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:
- Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.com
- Follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Order Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more: avantikumarsingh.com
More Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you.
- Visit and Subscribe to the Weekly Health Rx.
- Explore more at myarvasi.com
Explore More of The Healing Catalyst Podcast:
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Kumar-Singh
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
Mentioned in this episode:
Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh and Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, both integrative medicine physicians, are building the Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi, a weekly audio prescription for women in perimenopause and menopause. It’s physician-led, science-backed, built around your biology and your mind-body constitution, your dosha.
Weekly Health Rx just wrapped a five-week series on metabolic health, discussing how hormone shifts in perimenopause and menopause drive downstream effects on your metabolism: your energy, your weight, your inflammation.
This is a small piece from week three of the series.
Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:
- Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.com
- Follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram at @avantikumarsingh
- Order Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
More Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you.
- Visit and Subscribe to the Weekly Health Rx
- Explore more at myarvasi.com
Explore More of The Healing Catalyst Podcast:
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Kumar-Singh
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
Originally published 02/28/23.
In this episode, Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist Indu Arora joins Dr. Avanti to discuss the benefits of sleep, rest, and Shavasana. Indu explains the difference between rest and sleep from an Ayurvedic perspective and explores the various sleep stages and their correlation to meditation. The focus of the conversation is on Shavasana's ability to help individuals "undo" and "unlearn" by giving space for emotions and discomfort to arise, and consciously working towards letting go through breath and reducing sensory overload. Indu shares different ways to practice Shavasana, when and how to do it, and five simple steps to practice it effectively.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Rest vs. sleep from an Ayurvedic perspective
- The correlation between sleep stages and meditation
- The emotional and spiritual benefits of Shavasana
- Conscious goals of letting go and moving inwards through breath
- 5 simple steps to practice Shavasana
Connect with Indu Arora:
- Website: www.yogsadhna.com
- Instagram: @induaroraofficial
- Book: SOMA: 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care
Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:
- Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.com
- Follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Order Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more: avantikumarsingh.com
More Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you.
- Visit and Subscribe to the Weekly Health Rx.
- Explore more at myarvasi.com
Explore More of The Healing Catalyst Podcast:
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Kumar-Singh
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
Mentioned in this episode:
Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh and Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, both integrative medicine physicians, are building the Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi, a weekly audio prescription for women in perimenopause and menopause. It’s physician-led, science-backed, built around your biology and your mind-body constitution, your dosha.
Weekly Health Rx just wrapped a five-week series on metabolic health, discussing how hormone shifts in midlife affect your metabolism: your energy, your weight, your inflammation.
Here's a small piece from week one of the metabolic health series. Head to the Weekly Health Rx and subscribe for more.
Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:
- Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.com
- Follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram at @avantikumarsingh
- Order Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
More Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you.
- Visit and Subscribe to the Weekly Health Rx
- Explore more at myarvasi.com
Explore More of The Healing Catalyst Podcast:
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Kumar-Singh
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
Originally published 9/9/25.
In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh sits down with world-renowned sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus—better known as The Sleep Doctor—for a deep dive into the science of sleep. Together, they unpack the power of what Dr. Breus calls sleep chronotypes: your genetic “sleep personality” that reveals whether you thrive as an early-rising lion, a steady bear, a creative night-owl wolf, or a restless dolphin. These chronotypes, hardwired by your genes and hormones, offer a blueprint for aligning your lifestyle with your natural rhythm—transforming everything from your energy and productivity to your mental health. Much like Ayurveda’s doshas, they mirror the unique mind-body patterns that shape how we move through the world and what we need to stay in balance.
This conversation goes beyond theory, sharing practical, real-life strategies for better sleep—from setting consistent wake times and managing caffeine and alcohol, to leveraging the power of daily movement. Along the way, Dr. Breus and Dr. Kumar-Singh explore the surprising connections between sleep, anxiety, and hormonal shifts—and why understanding your unique chronotype may be the ultimate key to unlocking deeper rest and a more vibrant life.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (01:37) Introduction to Sleep Hygiene
- (07:51)What is a Chronotype
- (16:11) How Your Hormones Impact Sleep Quality
- (16:56) Understanding Your Hormones to Have Optimal Sex
- (18:53) How to Create a Routine That Cues Your Body to Go to Sleep
- (26:11) How Ayurveda Aligns so Closely with the Chronotype Methodology
- (35:46) Dr. Breus’ Five Step Plan to Improve Sleep Quality
- (37:17) How Alcohol Affects Sleep and Best Practices For Sleep When You Drink
- (40:00) How Consistent Exercise Improves Sleep
- (40:51) Morning Routine Recommendation: The Three 15’s
- (43:19) Sex and Sleep
- (46:20) How to Best Use Sleep Trackers
- (52:58) Dr. Breus’ One Tip: Wake Up At The Same Time Seven Days A Week
About Dr. Micheal Breus:
Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a double board certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist. He’s the founder of sleepdoctor.com and the author of four books. His most recent book Energize! was named one of the top books of 2021 by The Today Show. He is an expert resource for many major publications, doing more than 400 interviews per year. He’s appeared on Oprah, The Doctors, and in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and more. Dr. Breus has been in private practice for 23 years and was named the Top Sleep Doctor of Los Angeles by Reader’s Digest.
Connect with Dr. Michael Breus:
- Instagram: @thesleepdoctor
- Website: https://sleepdoctor.com/
- YouTube: @TheSleepDoctor
- Book: Sleep Drink Breathe
- Chronotypes quiz: https://chronoquiz.com/
Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:
- Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.com
- Follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram at @avantikumarsingh
- Order Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
More Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you.
- Visit and Subscribe to the Weekly Health Rx.
- Explore more at myarvasi.com
Explore More of The Healing Catalyst Podcast:
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Kumar-Singh
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
Mentioned in this episode:
Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com
Most of us think grief only happens when someone dies. But what about the loss of a body that doesn’t feel like yours anymore? A relationship that quietly became something different? A future you had counted on that is not coming? The uncertainty of the world right now, the instability, the feeling that something has shifted and nobody asked if you were okay with that? That’s grief too and most of us have never let ourselves call it that.
Most of us are walking around carrying grief we have never named. And we can’t move through something we can’t see.
In this episode, Dr. Avanti sits down with David Kessler, one of the world's foremost experts on grief and loss. He spent years working alongside Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and has since helped millions of people understand what grief really is. His definition is simple: grief is a change we did not want. And when you look at it that way, so many things you have been quietly carrying finally have a name.
Together they explore why grief lives in the body, not just the mind. Why what so many of us are feeling about the world right now is real grief and deserves to be treated as such. What it actually means when people say grief is love with nowhere to go. And how meaning begins to emerge inside grief, not after it.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (07:56)What is grief and why is it far more common than you think
- (13:18) What "grief is love with nowhere to go" means in real life
- (15:39) How grief shows up in the body and where you might be holding it
- (21:11) Why the heaviness you feel about the world right now is grief
- (41:03) What being stuck is actually telling you
- (44:45) How to find meaning inside grief, not just after it
- (47:40) One practice to start moving through what you are carrying today
If you have been carrying something heavy and never had the words for it, this episode will change that.
About David Kessler:
David Kessler is one of the world's foremost experts on grief and loss. He spent years working alongside Elisabeth Kübler-Ross and is the author of seven books, including his latest bestseller Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief and its companion workbook. His first book, The Needs of the Dying, received praise from Mother Teresa. He runs Tender Hearts, an online grief support community with more than twenty-five grief groups, leads one of the most respected Grief Educator Certification programs in the world, and is the founder of grief.com.
Connect with David Kessler:
- Website: grief.com
- Instagram: @IAmDavidKessler
- Facebook: @IAmDavidKessler
- Tender Hearts: davidkesslertraining.com/tenderhearts
- Traumatic Loss and Grief course: davidkesslertraining.com/traumatic-loss-grief
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
- Follow Dr. Avanti on Instagram at @avantikumarsingh
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Avanti
Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you. myarvasi.com
- Order Dr. Avanti’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
Mentioned in this episode:
Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com
You're tired. Not sleepy tired, bone tired. The kind where you woke up feeling like you didn't sleep at all. You're foggy by lunch. You're craving sugar by 3pm. Your body is changing in ways that don't make sense. And maybe your doctor ran your labs and said everything looks "normal", but nothing about how you feel is normal.
And here's the part that really doesn't get talked about: some of you are trying to get pregnant in your late 30s or early 40s while also starting to feel perimenopausal symptoms. Hot flashes, irregular periods, anxiety, weight gain around the middle. Two things happening at the same time and everyone treats them as separate problems.
They're not. And the root cause connecting both might surprise you because it's not your estrogen. It's not your progesterone. It's your metabolic health.
In this episode I sit down with Rachel Swanson, a Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Director at LifeSpan Medicine, and author of the new book Trying, to talk about why metabolic health is the upstream driver of everything from egg quality to hot flashes to cardiovascular risk. And we get really practical about what to do about it.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (05:56) Why metabolic health is a root cause that affects fertility, perimenopause/menopause
- (07:59) How poor metabolic health shows up in your daily life
- (11:25) Three labs every woman should know
- (17:20) What your plate should look like at every meal
- (21:13) The gut-hormone connection most people miss
- (25:45) Environmental toxins: where to start, what to skip
- (26:00) Why high toxin exposure = menopause four years earlier
By the end of this episode, you'll understand the threads that connect metabolism with fertility, perimenopause, and menopause, and learn simple lifestyle shifts that can improve your metabolic health.
About Rachel Swanson:
Rachel Swanson, MS, RD, LDN, is a Registered Dietitian and one of America's most sought-after nutritionists. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from NYU, completed clinical rotations at Mount Sinai Hospital, and is the Nutrition Director at LifeSpan Medicine and founder of Diet Doctors, LLC. She works with professional athletes, celebrities, C-suite executives, and physicians, specializing in metabolic health, fertility optimization, and personalized preventative care. Her new book, Trying: A Nutritionist's Guide to Fertility, Metabolic Health, and Whole-Body Healing, brings clinical-grade strategies previously available only through elite concierge practices to every woman navigating her reproductive health.
Connect with Rachel Swanson:
- Website: rachelswanson.com
- Book: Trying!: A Science-Backed Plan to Optimize Your Fertility
- Instagram: @rachelsrx
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
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- Follow Dr. Avanti on Instagram at @avantikumarsingh
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- Leave a voice message for Dr. Avanti
Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you. myarvasi.com
- Order Dr. Avanti’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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You open your phone to check one thing. Thirty minutes later, you've read about six different crises, your chest is tight, your jaw is clenched, and you can't remember what you originally opened the phone to do. You know the scrolling is making you feel worse. And you do it anyway.
Here's what no one is talking about: that's not a willpower problem. It's a nervous system problem. The same pattern that kept you safe as a child—the scanning, the absorbing, the holding—is now being hijacked by your phone. And it's compounding the inflammation that's already living in your tissues.
In this solo episode, Dr. Avanti goes deeper than ever before, connecting the dots between emotional outsourcing, childhood patterns, media consumption, and the inflammation showing up in your body right now. Building on her recent conversation with Béa Albina, she shares her own story as a first-generation daughter and breast cancer survivor, and reveals why your inflammation has two sources, not one.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (00:00) Why your inflammation has two sources—and you've probably only been addressing one
- (07:16) The science of neuroception: how your body detects threat before your mind knows
- (10:07) Why scrolling is a nervous system problem, not a willpower problem
- (11:49) How doomscrolling symptoms mirror perimenopause symptoms
- (16:26) Why women are 2-3x more likely to develop autoimmune conditions
- (21:15) The difference between being informed and being consumed
- (21:45) Why healing yourself is one of the most generous things you can do
- (23:18) Five specific protocols to start today
This episode will change how you think about your health, your scrolling habits, and your role in the collective healing we all need.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
- Follow Dr. Avanti on Instagram at @avantikumarsingh
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- Leave a voice message for Dr. Avanti
Resources:
- Listen to Ep. 170: Emotional Outsourcing with Béa Albina
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you. myarvasi.com
- Order Dr. Avanti’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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You're not fighting. There's no big blowout. You just… stopped reaching for each other. The conversations are about logistics. The evenings are parallel screens. And lately you're more irritable, more reactive and snapping over nothing and then lying awake wondering what's wrong with you.
Here's what nobody tells you: when you avoid conflict instead of repairing, it doesn't just hurt your relationship. It hurts your health because your nervous system stays stuck in threat because it never got the signal that it's safe again.
In this episode, Dr. Avanti sits down with Baya Voce, one of the leading experts on relationship repair. Baya holds an MSW from Columbia University, is mentored by Esther Perel, and is a Co-Investigator on groundbreaking research with MAPS and Columbia University studying MDMA-assisted couples therapy. Her TEDx talk on loneliness has over 5 million views, and her core belief is that repair, done well, is the antidote to loneliness and disconnection.
Together they explore why repair is a nervous system response, not the communication skill we've been told it is. They also discuss why the power struggle phase of relationships isn't a sign that something is wrong, how loneliness shows up inside partnerships even when you're not alone, and one simple practice you can start tonight that can shift any relationship in your life.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (06:33) Why avoiding conflict destroys relationships
- (17:25) Why repair is a nervous system response, not a communication skill
- (23:10) Why a real boundary requires nothing of the other person
- (35:46) How relational loneliness shows up even when you're not alone
- (42:06) How MDMA-assisted couples therapy works
- (53:44) One simple relationship practice you can use today: “complaint to request”
If you've been wondering whether your relationship is broken, it's probably not. You just never learned how to come back to each other.
About Baya Voce:
Baya Voce is a relationship repair expert helping couples come back together after conflict. She holds an MSW from Columbia University, with advanced training in Relational Life Therapy under Terry Real, and is in ongoing supervision with Esther Perel. She collaborates with Rick Doblin, MAPS, and Columbia University on pioneering research into MDMA-assisted couples therapy. Her TEDx talk "The Simple Cure for Loneliness" has over 5 million views. Her core belief is that repair, done well, is the antidote to loneliness and disconnection.
Connect with Baya Voce:
- Website: bayavoce.com
- Instagram: @bayavoce
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bayavoce
- The Repair Lab: repair.bayavoce.com/repair-lab-ai-a
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
- Follow Dr. Avanti on Instagram at @avantikumarsingh
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- Leave a voice message for Dr. Avanti
Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you. myarvasi.com
- Order Dr. Avanti’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
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"It works in the moment but twenty minutes later the anxiety is right back." "Breathing exercises aren't going to fix what's wrong with the world." "I actually felt something — genuine sadness — and then the heaviness came back."
These are the real questions you sent us this month. And they deserve real answers — not generic FAQ responses, but answers from two physicians who understand your constitution, your biology, and what perimenopause is actually doing to your anxiety.
This week, Dr. Kumar-Singh and Dr. Sethi answer the three biggest questions from the mood series on anxiety — starting with the dosha who asked each one, then breaking down how the same struggle shows up completely differently across all five constitutions.
In this episode:
- Why "the anxiety comes right back" doesn't mean you're doing it wrong — and the specific change that stretches your window of calm from minutes to hours
- The honest answer to "this feels like a band-aid on a bullet wound" — why the doctors agree that breathing won't fix the world, and what it actually fixes that matters more than you think
- What it means when you feel something for the first time in months and then the heaviness returns — and why that moment is actually the most important sign the work is landing
- Why every dosha's anxiety hits the same wall for completely different reasons — and what to do about it for YOUR constitution
- What to keep from this series, what to let go of, and why listening to your episodes again will hit differently the second time
Plus two announcements:
- Live sessions with Dr. Kumar-Singh and Dr. Sethi over the next two weeks — real-time support for your anxiety and nervous system, real-time answers, together
- The FOCUS series is coming — concentration, memory, cognitive clarity — and why you can't fix attention without first addressing the anxiety underneath it
This is the final week of our four-week MOOD series on anxiety. Starting this week, all doshas are in one conversation — same science, same personalized prescriptions, together.
Take the free Dosha Data Assessment at myarvasi.com and subscribe at @weeklyhealthrx.
Finally — medicine that fits you.
Follow Arvasi:
- Substack: @weeklyhealthrx
- Instagram: @myarvasi
- Website: myarvasi.com
Connect with your hosts:
- Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh | Instagram
- Dr. Tanmeet Sethi | Instagram
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You open your phone to check one thing. Thirty minutes later, you've read about six different crises, your chest is tight, and you can't remember what you originally opened the phone to do.
You're not weak. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it's designed to do—scanning for threats that never stop coming. And in perimenopause, the scrolling isn't soothing your anxiety. It's compounding it.
In this week's Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh and Dr. Tanmeet Sethi reveal why doomscrolling is a nervous system problem, not a willpower problem, and why the symptoms of perimenopause may be amplified by what you're feeding your body through a screen.
Listen now to learn:
- Why every scroll re-triggers your stress cascade before the last one has cleared
- The Ayurvedic concept that reframes everything you take in through your senses as "food" and what happens when that food is toxic
- The difference between being informed and being consumed and why staying “resourced” with a regulated nervous system is so important
- Why your dosha determines your specific media vulnerability
This is Week 3 of our four-week MOOD series.
Your dosha-specific episode, with YOUR media prescription and the specific protocol for how your constitution should consume information, is for paid subscribers. Take the free Dosha Data Assessment at myarvasi.com and subscribe at @weeklyhealthrx.
Finally—medicine that fits you.
Take the Dosha Data Assessment: myarvasi.com
Follow Arvasi:
- Substack: @weeklyhealthrx
- Instagram: @myarvasi
- Website: myarvasi.com
Connect with your hosts:
- Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh | Instagram
- Dr. Tanmeet Sethi | Instagram
The gym membership you signed up for on January 2nd? You haven't been in weeks. The meal prep containers are still sitting in the cabinet, clean and unused. The habit tracker, the gratitude journal, the app that was going to change everything—blank. For weeks.
And now you're not just disappointed. You're starting to wonder if something is wrong with you. Because everyone else seems to be able to do this. And you can't figure out why you can't.
Nothing is wrong with you. You were set up to fail—and the science proves it.
In this solo "Spark This" episode, Dr. Avanti gets personal about her own 8-week crash—one year after finishing breast cancer treatment—when she demanded her body bounce back and it said no. She breaks down the science of why resolutions collapse by late February (hint: only 8% of people ever achieve them), why your willpower isn't broken—it's depleted, and why trying to overhaul your life in the dead of winter is like trying to grow a garden in February and blaming yourself when nothing blooms.
Drawing on Ayurveda, modern psychology, and circadian biology, she explains why the way you crashed is actually predictable based on your dosha—your unique mind-body constitution—and shares one specific thing each dosha type can do right now to stop the cycle and start working with their nature instead of against it.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (05:56) Why 92% of people are exactly where you are right now
- (08:21) Dr. Avanti's personal story of crashing after breast cancer treatment
- (13:20) The science of ego depletion and why willpower runs out after eight weeks
- (14:06) How your rest deficit is sabotaging your ability to change
- (15:23) Why winter is the worst time to push for transformation
- (17:21) The Ayurvedic perspective on late winter and working with the season
- (19:19) How each dosha crashes differently—and one thing your type needs right now
If this episode made you exhale for the first time in weeks—you're not behind. You're not broken. You were just following the wrong prescription for your body. And now you have a better way forward.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
- Follow Dr. Avanti on Instagram at @avantikumarsingh
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Avanti
Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you. myarvasi.com
- Order Dr. Avanti’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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You've tried the affirmations. The gratitude journal. The boundary-setting advice you read about online. Maybe you even set the boundary—and then felt so guilty you took it back five minutes later.
You know what you "should" do. You've read the books. You've done the therapy. So why does nothing stick? Why do you still say yes when you mean no? Why do you still feel responsible for everyone else's emotions? Why are you exhausted, resentful, and wondering if this is just how life is now?
Here's the truth no one talks about: You can't think your way out of a body that doesn't feel safe. Mindset work, boundaries, self-care—none of it works until your nervous system is on board. And for women who grew up learning to read the room, anticipate everyone's needs, and keep the peace at any cost, the nervous system has been running a survival program for decades.
In this episode, Dr. Avanti sits down with Béa Albina, NP, MPH, SEP—a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, and author of the bestselling End Emotional Outsourcing: A Guide to Overcoming Codependent, Perfectionist and People Pleasing Habits. Béa's work is grounded in somatics and polyvagal theory—and she breaks down exactly why so many high-functioning women feel stuck, what's actually happening in the body, and the surprisingly simple first step to changing it.
Together, they explore what emotional outsourcing really is—the pattern underneath codependency, perfectionism, and people-pleasing—and why these aren't character flaws but brilliant childhood survival strategies that no longer serve you. They dig into how these patterns get wired into the nervous system, the real health consequences of living in chronic hypervigilance, and how to start unwinding it all—one small, body-based practice at a time.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (08:38) What emotional outsourcing is and how it drives codependency, perfectionism, and people-pleasing
- (18:01) Why you can't decide what to have for dinner after a day of managing everyone else
- (26:28) How these patterns get wired into the nervous system in childhood
- (31:17) The real health consequences of chronic hypervigilance
- (34:15) Why affirmations and boundaries don't work until your nervous system feels safe
- (41:58) A simple daily practice that starts to rewire the pattern
- (52:32) How to find your "why" so the changes actually stick
If this episode felt like someone was reading your diary—you're not broken. You developed a brilliant survival strategy that got you this far. And now you finally have a roadmap to choose something different.
About Béa Albina:
Beatriz (Béa) Victoria Albina, NP, MPH, SEP is a UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Master Certified Somatic Life Coach, author of the bestselling End Emotional Outsourcing: A Guide to Overcoming Codependent, Perfectionist and People Pleasing Habits (Hachette Balance, 2025), and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping humans socialized as women to reconnect with their bodies, regulate their nervous systems, and rewire their minds—so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism, and people pleasing and reclaim their joy.
She is the host of the Feminist Wellness podcast and holds a Masters degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College. Born in Mar del Plata, Argentina, Béa grew up in Rhode Island and has been working in health and wellness for over 20 years.
Connect with Béa Albina:
- Website: https://beatrizalbina.com/
- Podcast: Feminist Wellness
- Instagram: @victoriaalbinawellness
- Book: End Emotional Outsourcing: A Guide to Overcoming Codependent, Perfectionist and People Pleasing Habits
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatrizvictoriaalbina/
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
- Follow Dr. Avanti on Instagram at @avantikumarsingh
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Avanti
Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you. myarvasi.com
- New Year’s Reframe Podcast Episode
- Order Dr. Avanti’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
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You know what to eat. You've read the books, bought the vegetables with good intentions. And yet—you inhale lunch at your desk and an hour later you're hungry again, like you never even ate. You cook the "healthy" meal and still feel bloated. The vegetables go bad in the drawer. Meal prep Sunday lasted two weeks before you were back to takeout and feeling like a failure.
So maybe Ozempic is the answer? Everyone's talking about it. The idea of a shot that just turns off the food noise sounds like a miracle when you've tried everything else and nothing sticks.
But here's what most people don't realize: Your body already makes GLP-1—the same hormone those medications mimic. So why isn't it working on its own? Because your satiety signals need the right conditions to function. And if you're rushing through meals, eating while stressed, or reaching for food to soothe difficult emotions, those signals get overridden. You can take the medication, but if your relationship with food stays the same, the results often don't last.
In this episode, Dr. Avanti sits down with Dr. Erika Siegel, a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist with nearly two decades of experience in integrative and functional medicine. She's the author of The Nourish Me Kitchen—a two-volume set combining a functional medicine reference with 300+ whole-foods recipes, inspired by 15 years of listening to what her patients actually struggled with. After all that time in practice, Erika has seen it all: the overwhelm, the confusion, the women who know exactly what they "should" eat but still can't figure out why nothing works.
Together, they explore why your nervous system state changes how your body digests food, what's actually happening with ghrelin, leptin, and GLP-1 (and why rushing through meals short-circuits the whole system), what an integrative physician really thinks about Ozempic—and when it might actually make sense, the simple shift of eating fiber first and why it matters for blood sugar, and why cooking at home isn't just about better ingredients—it's about changing your relationship with food itself.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (06:45) Why eating "healthy" foods in a stressed state leaves you bloated and unsatisfied
- (15:50) How your brain needs 15-20 minutes to register fullness (and what happens when you eat faster)
- (18:54) The truth about GLP-1: your body already makes it, so why isn't it working?
- (26:25) The order you eat your meal matters—and it's simpler than you think
- (33:24) Why deepening your relationship with your food actually helps
- (48:34) One small shift that can change your entire relationship with food
By the end of this episode, you'll understand that why and how you eat matters just as much as what you eat—and you'll have simple, practical shifts you can start today to help your body's natural satiety signals actually work.
About Dr. Erika Siegel:
Dr. Erika Siegel is a naturopathic physician and acupuncturist with nearly two decades of experience in integrative and functional medicine. Known for her whole-person, East-meets-West approach, she blends ancient healing traditions with evidence-based practices. She is the author of The Nourish Me Kitchen, a two-volume set combining a functional medicine reference with a whole-foods cookbook, inspired by over 15 years of patient care. Her work is rooted in the belief that the body holds an innate ability to heal when given the right support.
Connect with Dr. Erika Siegel:
- Instagram: @dr.erikasiegel
- Website: www.nourishme.com
- YouTube: @nourishmekitchen
- LinkedIn: Dr. Erika Siegel
- Book: Nourish Me Kitchen Book Set, About
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
- Follow Dr. Avanti on Instagram at @avantikumarsingh
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Avanti
Resources:
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you. myarvasi.com
- Order Dr. Avanti’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
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For decades, medical research treated men's bodies as the standard—and women paid the price. Before 1993, women were barely included in clinical trials. Even today, we make up less than forty percent of most studies. So what happened? Women's symptoms—fatigue, pain, mood swings, even signs of a heart attack—got brushed off. Dismissed. Blamed on hormones.
That's finally starting to change. In this episode, Dr. Avanti talks with Meghan Rabbitt, an award-winning health journalist and author of The New Rules of Women's Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age. Meghan spent three years interviewing over one hundred female experts to create this book—a comprehensive guide that feels like the next generation of Our Bodies, Ourselves. It's the kind of book you keep on your shelf and reach for when something feels off.
Together, they talk about why women's health got left behind, how heart disease shows up differently in women, and why women's pain has been taken less seriously for so long. They also get practical—how to prepare for doctor's appointments, how to track your symptoms, and what it really means to become the CEO of your own health. Because your body is always talking to you. And when you learn to listen—and arm yourself with the right information—you become your own best advocate.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- (04:17) Why women were left out of medical research for so long—and what that means for your care today
- (20:07) How heart attack symptoms look different in women, and why so many get missed
- (24:51) Why women's pain is often dismissed, and what you can do about it
- (30:24) How to trust your intuition and take your symptoms seriously
- (40:20) Simple ways to prepare for doctor's appointments so you get the care you deserve
- (43:58) A free online tool to assess your breast cancer risk
By the end of this episode, you'll know how to listen to your body, track your symptoms, and walk into any doctor's office prepared to advocate for yourself—because you deserve care that actually sees you.
About Meghan Rabbitt:
Meghan Rabbitt is an award-winning journalist and author of The New Rules of Women's Health: Your Guide to Thriving at Every Age. She specializes in writing about women's health and wellness, and her work has appeared in many national publications, including Women's Health, Oprah Daily, Prevention, Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper, and more. She's known for translating complex medical and scientific topics into clear, actionable information—and for telling stories that help readers better understand their bodies, their health, and themselves.
Connect with Meghan Rabbitt:
- Website: newrulesofwomenshealth.com
- Instagram: @meghanrabbitt
- LinkedIn: Meghan Rabbitt
- Substack: @meghanrabbitt
- Book: The New Rules of Women's Health
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
- Follow Dr. Avanti on Instagram at @avantikumarsingh
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
- Leave a voice message for Dr. Avanti
Resources:
- Tyrer-Cuzick Risk Assessment Calculator
- Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you. myarvasi.com
- Order Dr. Avanti’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
Mentioned in this episode:
Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com
Only 9% of people achieve their New Year's resolutions—and nearly 80% have given up by the third week of January. In this episode, Dr. Avanti shows you a different path: one that leads to sustainable change, a regulated nervous system, and alignment that feels like coming home to yourself.
In this solo episode, Dr. Avanti shares the powerful reframe that changed how she approaches the new year—and why the "new year, new you" mindset is actually setting most of us up to fail. The problem isn't willpower. It's framing.
Dr. Avanti walks you through three science-backed shifts: from self-improvement to self-alignment, from goals to feelings, and from the calendar to nature's rhythm. She also shares her "highest self" visualization practice and explains why—in an age of AI and wearable trackers—understanding your dosha (your unique mind-body constitution) is more important than ever.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- (00:59) Why resolutions fail—and what to do instead
- (01:55) The physiology of why "fixing yourself" backfires
- (07:52) How to visualize and embody your highest self
- (14:15) Why choosing feelings over goals leads to lasting change
- (17:03) Why January isn't the time to push harder
- (22:31) What AI and wearables can't tell you about your health
- (23:49) How knowing your dosha fills the gap
This episode is your permission slip to release the pressure, honor the season you're in, and enter 2026 from a place of alignment—not lack. Whether you're tired of the resolution cycle or ready for an approach that actually works with your body, Dr. Avanti shows you how to come back to yourself.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
- Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube
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In this powerful and practical episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh sits down with nationally recognized dietitian Maya Feller to unpack how nutrition can be one of the most effective tools for navigating perimenopause and menopause. Together, they break down how food influences hormones, metabolism, mood, hot flashes, and bone density—and what women can do right now to support themselves through these changes.
Maya helps cut through the noise and misinformation around midlife eating, offering a clear, compassionate approach rooted in evidence and culture. She also shares insights on the rising use of GLP-1 medications, how they affect appetite, muscle mass, and micronutrient needs, and why intentional nourishment becomes even more important when using these tools.
You’ll learn what visceral fat really is, why it often increases during midlife, and how food—not restriction—can help reduce it. Dr. Kumar-Singh and Maya explore which foods soothe hot flashes and inflammation, which can worsen symptoms, and why extreme approaches like very high-protein or ultra low-carb diets may backfire in this stage of life.
Throughout the conversation, they highlight the importance of culturally relevant, minimally processed foods as powerful medicine for hormone balance, heart health, and emotional wellbeing. With science, soul, and stories, this episode offers a grounded, trustworthy guide to eating—and living—well through midlife and beyond.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (01:18) Why your usual eating habits stop working in midlife
- (04:23) How hormones shift your metabolism and insulin response
- (08:17) What visceral fat is—and why it matters more than appearance
- (17:21) Foods that ease hot flashes and inflammation (and those that don’t)
- (30:10) Why it’s time to stop chasing skinny and focus on nourishment
- (44:08) Why restrictive diets often fail during perimenopause
- (51:57) How cultural foods can support hormone balance
- (58:51) How GLP-1s affect hunger, nutrients, and muscle
This episode is your compassionate, clear, and science-informed guide to eating well in midlife. Whether you’re managing hormonal changes naturally or with support from medications, Maya Feller shows you how to reconnect with food as medicine, culture, and healing.
About Maya Feller:
Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN is a nationally recognized dietitian and the founder of Maya Feller Nutrition, where she and her team provide inclusive, culturally sensitive nutrition care for a range of conditions including hormone and metabolic health, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, disordered eating, and more. Her patient-centered approach emphasizes anti-bias, culturally humble education to help people make informed, sustainable food choices.
Maya shares her approachable, food-based guidance with millions through her YouTube series, Where Wellbeing Meets Flavor—featuring cooking demos, expert interviews, and Q&As. She also teaches on-demand masterclasses, speaks regularly at events, and serves as a national nutrition expert on Good Morning America.
She is a Healthline Medical Advisor, sits on the advisory boards of SHAPE and Parents, and has been featured in The New York Times, TODAY, Tamron Hall, Well+Good, mindbodygreen, Food Network, Cooking Light, EatingWell, SELF, and more.
Maya is the author of the acclaimed cookbook Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World (Goop Press, 2023), a celebration of global flavors and nourishing traditions.
Connect with Maya Feller:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayafellerrd/
- Website: http://www.mayafellernutrition.com
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy_DdOEnyk_qWEv6zOsVtTA
- Newsletter: https://mayafellernutrition.com/newsletter/
- Masterclasses: https://mayafellernutrition.com/on-demand-masterclasses/
- Book: https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Our-Roots-Home-Cooked-Favorites-ebook/dp/B09YQZNVVY
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maya-feller-ms-rd-cdn-7a98a340
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/MayaFellerNutrition/
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Are you constantly striving… but still feeling unfulfilled?
Does success come at the cost of your sleep, your health, or your peace?
If you’ve ever found yourself burned out from the hustle—or stuck in a cycle of chasing more while feeling less—you’re not alone. So many of us were taught that our worth is measured by how productive we are. But there’s another way to live. A way to be ambitious without abandoning your health and well-being.
In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh is joined by author, executive coach, and leadership trainer, Amina AlTai to unpack the interplay between ambition, health, and personal fulfillment. Amina shares how to find purposeful ambition—the kind that fuels your soul and protects your health. She also breaks down the core beliefs that drive burnout, how to recognize when your nervous system is stuck in overdrive and how to easily regulate it, and what it takes to redefine success on your own terms.
You’ll walk away with practical tools to regulate your inner fire, reconnect with your purpose, and stop sacrificing your body for your goals.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (08:13) Why ambition alone isn’t the problem—and what is
- (11:45) The warning signs that your body is burning out before it shuts down
- (13:19) What “purposeful ambition” looks and feels like (and how to find yours)
- (17:41) How to shift from proving yourself to honoring yourself
- (38:47) Ayurvedic insights for balancing Pitta energy and ambition
- (40:13) How to regulate your nervous system when your inner fire is running too hot
- (43:11) The daily practices that help turn ambition into healing
- (48:52) How to redefine success in a way that sustains your health—not sabotages it
This episode is your guide to transforming ambition from something that depletes you… into a practice that heals and sustains you.
About Amina AITai:
Amina AlTai is an executive coach, leadership trainer, proud immigrant, and chronic illness advocate. She works at the intersection of ambition and well-being, guiding high-performing founders, creatives, and executives toward lives of meaningful impact and sustainable success. She is the bestselling author of The Ambition Trap: How to Stop Chasing and Start Living, and a coach to leaders at companies like Google, Meta, Roku, Snap, Outdoor Voices, NYU, and HUGE.
Named one of Success Magazine’s Women of Influence, Amina is also an Entrepreneur Magazine expert-in-residence and a Forbes contributor. Her work has been featured in goop, Well+Good, The New York Times, Yahoo, NBC, Adam Grant’s Next Big Idea Club, and more.
Connect with Amina AITai:
- Instagram: @aminaaltai
- Website: https://www.aminaaltai.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aminaaltai/
- Book: The Ambition Trap
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
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- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
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Hormone therapy doesn’t have to be confusing, scary, or controversial.
In this powerful episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh sits down with OB-GYN and menopause expert Dr. Suzanne Gilberg to bring clarity, compassion, and science to one of the most misunderstood topics in women’s health. Together, they unpack the myths born from the Women’s Health Initiative study, reveal what the science really says, and explore how hormones impact everything from brain health to bone strength.
Dr. Gilberg also shares her personal experience with breast cancer and why she ultimately chose to go on hormone therapy — a story that will surprise and empower you.
This episode goes beyond hormones. You’ll hear how lifestyle, sleep, nutrition, and stress interact with HRT; how ancient wisdom like Ayurveda reframes menopause as a sacred transformation rather than a decline; and why curiosity, community, and connection are powerful medicine for this stage of life.
If you’ve ever wondered whether hormone therapy is safe, if you’ve “missed the window,” or how to navigate menopause with clarity and confidence — this conversation is for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (03:55) What hormone therapy really is — and why it matters
- (10:54) The truth behind the Women’s Health Initiative study
- (17:04) When to start HRT, who it’s for, and if it’s ever too late
- (21:05) How to weigh real risks and benefits with confidence
- (28:44) The role of lifestyle, gut health, sleep, and stress
- (31:06) How Ayurveda reframes menopause as a sacred transition
- (43:31) Why community and connection are powerful medicine
- (47:41) Dr. Gilberg’s self-care rituals and her message for every woman
This episode blends modern medical science with ancient wisdom to bring clarity, compassion, and confidence to menopause. Discover the truth about hormone therapy, the integrative self-care practices that support it, and the mindset shifts that can turn this transition into a powerful new beginning.
About Dr. Suzanne Gilberg:
A disruptor, healer, educator and fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Suzanne Gilberg earned her medical degree from USC in 1996 and completed her OB/GYN residency at Cedars-Sinai. Board certified in integrative and holistic medicine, she also holds a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist degree. Dr. Gilberg is Chief Medical Correspondent for The Drew Barrymore Show and author of Menopause Bootcamp. She serves as Chief Clinical Officer at Monarch, transforming women’s healthcare, and co-founded Cedars-Sinai’s Green Committee. Based in Beverly Hills, she’s committed to healing individuals, families, communities, and the planet.
Resources Discussed:
- Monarch MD (telehealth)
- Menopause Bootcamp (book)
- Menopause Bootcamp (course)
- Estrogen Matters (book)
Connect with Dr. Suzanne Gilberg:
- Instagram: @askdrsuzanne
- Website: https://thedrsuzanne.com/ and https://gilberg.monarchmd.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/askdrsuzanne
- TikTok: @askdrsuzanne
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askdrsuzanne
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/askdrsuzanne
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- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
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In this practical and empowering episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh sits down with Dr. Jen Ashton—board-certified OB-GYN, nutritionist, obesity-medicine specialist, and four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist—to explore the science of weight management and strength in midlife.
Together, they unpack how shifting hormones, changing metabolism, and lifestyle habits affect women’s health in their 40s, 50s, and beyond—and what truly works to stay strong, energized, and balanced.
Drawing on Dr. Ashton’s medical expertise and her own six-month Wellness Experiment, they discuss how women can combine evidence-based science, smart movement, and self-compassion to thrive through perimenopause and menopause.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (03:17) Why midlife weight gain happens—and how hormones like estrogen, cortisol, and testosterone influence metabolism
- (13:58) How Ayurvedic principles of balance, rhythm, and individuality align with modern science on women’s metabolism and longevity
- (18:58) How to balance strength training, cardio, and recovery to optimize energy and results
- (30:33) How variety and intensity (not restriction) are essential for healthy weight management and long-term vitality
- (43:17) Why adaptability—not perfection—is the foundation for sustainable health
- (47:26) The role of creatine in supporting muscle, metabolism, and brain health—and how to use it safely
- (52:07) Why Dr. Ashton’s one simple wellness tip, to start doing today, is meditation
This episode is your science-backed guide to weight management and strength in midlife—showing how adaptability, balance, and variety can help you feel strong, confident, and fully alive at every stage.
About Dr. Jen Ashton:
Dr. Jennifer Ashton is the founder and President of Ajenda, a multimedia company centered around weight management, women’s health and nutrition. She is the creator of Ajenda’s Wellness Experiment, a daily nutrition, fitness and health program designed specifically for women over 50. One of the only physicians with a national platform who is credentialed in nutrition, obesity medicine and gynecology, Dr. Ashton is the former ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent where she was the first woman and only the third physician to hold this position in the history of the network. A graduate of Columbia College and Columbia Medical School, she is board-certified in Ob-Gyn and Obesity Medicine, is a 4-time Emmy Award winner for her work in medical reporting and has received the Columbia Alfred DuPont Award for Excellence in Journalism and the American Heart Association’s Woman of the Year Award for her work on women’s health advocacy. She serves on the Board of Directors of the American Heart Association and is the author of six books, including the national best-seller, The Self Care Solution.
Connect with Dr. Jen Ashton:
- Instagram: @drjashton / @joinajenda
- Website: https://www.joinajenda.com
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjashton
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jennifer-ashton-354576204/
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Resources:
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- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
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In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh welcomes back her good friend and recurring guest, Tara Stiles, founder of Strala Yoga, for a timely and powerful conversation about the health benefits of living softly.
Tara shares wisdom from her upcoming book Living Softly, and explores how the cultural obsession with hustle and constant productivity is not only misguided—but harmful to our health and well-being. Instead, she offers another way: a practice of softness that creates real strength, resilience, and presence.
Together, Tara and Avanti dive into what it means to soften—physically, emotionally, and mentally—and how simple “softness breaks” throughout the day can help us access flow state, regulate the nervous system, and create more meaningful connections in every area of life.
They also explore how, in a world that feels increasingly difficult and disconnected, Living Softly helps us reconnect—not just to ourselves, but to each other. This way of being allows us to show up with compassion, empathy, and presence—qualities that are urgently needed as we navigate the uncertainty and division in our world. It’s a reminder that healing is never just individual—it’s collective. And the more we soften, the more we can support ourselves and each other.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (07:32) How “Living Softly” can have an expansive impact, mentally, emotionally, and physically
- (12:55) Why hustle culture harms our health and what the science says about its long-term risks
- (23:28) How flow state improves productivity, focus, and emotional well-being—and how softness helps us get there
- (32:18) What “Living Softly” really means—and how it’s different from simply relaxing or doing less
- (33:22) Tips for handling negativity and toxic behaviors and how to employ the practice of softness in our relationships
- (37:51) The ripple effect of nervous system regulation and how softening helps us connect more deeply with others
- (41:55) Practical ways to integrate softness into your daily life—including Tara’s “softness breaks” that you can try today
This episode is your guide to redefining strength through softness—and learning how small, conscious shifts in how you move, breathe, and show up can lead to better health, deeper connection, and more grounded power.
In a world that feels increasingly hard and divided, Living Softly reminds us that healing isn’t just personal—it’s relational. The more we soften, the more we can connect—with ourselves, with others, and with the communities we’re part of. This practice helps us create calm within, so we can become a calming force in the world around us.
(correction: the World Health Organization (WHO) study discussed in this episode was published in 2021; not 2019)
About Tara Stiles:
Tara Stiles is the co-founder of Strala Yoga, best-selling author, and well-being expert. Tara has revolutionized yoga for millions, transforming a practice so often seen as dogmatic, and guru-based, into an everyday movement that supports ease and well-being.
Strala Yoga is practiced in more than 100 countries, thousands of Guides lead Strala classes around the globe every day, and Tara shares yoga with thousands of people on the Strala Yoga app. She has been profiled by The New York Times, Times of India, The Times (UK), and featured in most major national and international magazines.
Connect with Tara Stiles:
- Instagram: @tarastiles
- Website: https://www.tarastiles.com/, https://stralayoga.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarastiles
- Podcast: https://www.tarastiles.com/#podcast
- Tara’s previous episodes on The Healing Catalyst: Episode 124, Episode 105, Episode 43, Episode 18
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- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
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Artificial Intelligence is changing everything—including how we care for our minds and bodies. But how do we make sense of its growing role in healthcare without losing the human connection that healing depends on?
In this powerful episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh sits down with Poonacha Machaiah, CEO of the Chopra Foundation and co-founder of Cyberhuman.ai, to unpack the evolving role of AI in mental health, loneliness, and preventive care. From AI-powered wellness coaches and personalized health dashboards to emotional support through chatbots and even therapeutic applications in the metaverse, this episode explores how technology can be a tool for healing—if used consciously.
Dr. Avanti and Poonacha also discuss the risks, the ethical questions, and what it means to keep intuition and empathy at the center of care, even as tech continues to accelerate.
AI isn’t here to replace healthcare—it’s here to reimagine it. And when used consciously, it has the power to move us from reactive treatment to personalized, proactive, and deeply connected care.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (00:00) Welcome Poonacha Machaiah of the Chopra Foundation
- (06:50) Why AI is already part of your health journey—whether you realize it or not
- (08:52) How AI is being used to address mental health and loneliness at scale
- (10:52) What “conscious technology” means—and why it matters now more than ever
- (14:27) Why behavior change needs more than good advice—it needs smart, contextual nudges
- (18:45) How Personalized Medicine and Data-Driven Health has roots in Ayurveda
- (26:35) How platforms like Cyberhuman.ai are creating AI-powered tools for personalized wellbeing
- (27:55) How wearable tech and AI-powered dashboards can support preventive care
- (30:55) The surprising connection between gaming, mental health, and the next generation of healing
- (36:59) Why human intuition and empathy must remain central—even in an AI-driven future
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or skeptical about AI in medicine, this conversation will shift your perspective—and show you how AI might just help us reconnect to what really matters in health: awareness, agency, and human connection.
About Poonacha Machaiah:
Poonacha Machaiah is the CEO of The Chopra Foundation, a mission-driven organization committed to enhancing personal, societal, and planetary well-being. A visionary leader at the intersection of technology and consciousness, Poonacha co-founded Cyberhuman.ai—a pioneering personal AI digital well-being companion—and Seva.Love, a transformative metaverse platform for healing and mindfulness. Both ventures were launched in collaboration with best-selling author and mind-body medicine pioneer, Dr. Deepak Chopra.
Poonacha also leads initiatives like NeverAlone®, a global mental health movement focused on suicide prevention and emotional resilience, and Peak Living, which celebrates the synergy of intergenerational wisdom and vitality.
With a background in engineering and business, Poonacha has held leadership roles at global tech companies including Nortel, Iridium, Motorola, and Sasken, where he helped shape emerging technology landscapes. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering, and an MBA from the College of William and Mary.
Through his work, Poonacha continues to champion the conscious use of technology as a force for healing, inclusion, and global impact.
Connect with Poonacha Machaiah:
- Instagram: @poonacha
- Websites: ChopraFoundation, Cyberhuman.ai, DeepakChopra.ai, Seva.Love
- YouTube: TheChopraWell
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/poonachamachaiah/
- Medium: https://medium.com/@poonacha
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- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh sits down with world-renowned sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus—better known as The Sleep Doctor—for a deep dive into the science of sleep. Together, they unpack the power of what Dr. Breus calls sleep chronotypes: your genetic “sleep personality” that reveals whether you thrive as an early-rising lion, a steady bear, a creative night-owl wolf, or a restless dolphin. These chronotypes, hardwired by your genes and hormones, offer a blueprint for aligning your lifestyle with your natural rhythm—transforming everything from your energy and productivity to your mental health. Much like Ayurveda’s doshas, they mirror the unique mind-body patterns that shape how we move through the world and what we need to stay in balance.
This conversation goes beyond theory, sharing practical, real-life strategies for better sleep—from setting consistent wake times and managing caffeine and alcohol, to leveraging the power of daily movement. Along the way, Dr. Breus and Dr. Kumar-Singh explore the surprising connections between sleep, anxiety, and hormonal shifts—and why understanding your unique chronotype may be the ultimate key to unlocking deeper rest and a more vibrant life.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (01:37) Introduction to Sleep Hygiene
- (07:51)What is a Chronotype
- (16:11) How Your Hormones Impact Sleep Quality
- (16:56) Understanding Your Hormones to Have Optimal Sex
- (18:53) How to Create a Routine That Cues Your Body to Go to Sleep
- (26:11) How Ayurveda Aligns so Closely with the Chronotype Methodology
- (35:46) Dr. Breus’ Five Step Plan to Improve Sleep Quality
- (37:17) How Alcohol Affects Sleep and Best Practices For Sleep When You Drink
- (40:00) How Consistent Exercise Improves Sleep
- (40:51) Morning Routine Recommendation: The Three 15’s
- (43:19) Sex and Sleep
- (46:20) How to Best Use Sleep Trackers
- (52:58) Dr. Breus’ One Tip: Wake Up At The Same Time Seven Days A Week
This episode is your guide to understanding your unique chronotype and how it shapes your sleep, energy, and overall health. Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh and sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus share science-backed strategies for better rest—like consistent wake times, mindful caffeine use, and small shifts tailored to your hormones—showing how aligning with your natural rhythm can unlock deeper sleep, calmer days, and a more vibrant life.
About Dr. Micheal Breus:
Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a double board certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist. He’s the founder of sleepdoctor.com and the author of four books. His most recent book Energize! was named one of the top books of 2021 by The Today Show. He is an expert resource for many major publications, doing more than 400 interviews per year. He’s appeared on Oprah, The Doctors, and in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and more. Dr. Breus has been in private practice for 23 years and was named the Top Sleep Doctor of Los Angeles by Reader’s Digest.
Connect with Dr. Micheal Breus:
- Instagram: @thesleepdoctor
- Website: https://sleepdoctor.com/
- YouTube: @TheSleepDoctor
- Book: Sleep Drink Breathe
- Chronotypes quiz: https://chronoquiz.com/
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
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- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh sits down with Dr. Sameena Rahman—OB/GYN, sexual medicine specialist, and menopause expert—for a candid, compassionate conversation about women’s sexual health in midlife.
They explore common yet often unspoken changes like decreasing libido, hormonal shifts, painful sex, recurrent UTIs, and the mental load that can silently chip away at sexual desire. Dr. Rahman explains how hormones, mental health, and social factors intersect during midlife—and why understanding these changes is essential for reclaiming your pleasure, comfort, and agency.
From menopause and pelvic floor dysfunction to treatment options that actually work, this episode is about removing the stigma, replacing shame with science, and equipping women with the knowledge they deserve.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (10:28) Why “our brain is our biggest sexual organ” and how mindset affects desire
- (11:53) The biopsychosocial factors that contribute to sexual dysfunction in midlife
- (12:48) How the mental load of the “sandwich years” impacts libido, especially in heteronormative relationships
- (18:41) The ripple effects of estrogen changes on mood, skin, heart health, and cognitive function
- (20:53) What Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause is, and why it matters
- (23:54) How shifts in estrogen and testosterone contribute to vaginal dryness, discomfort, and more UTIs after menopause
- (26:34) How local estrogen therapy and vaginal DHEA can improve vaginal health and even be life-saving
- (33:05) The difference between precision medicine and patriarchal medicine
- (34:09) Pelvic floor dysfunction: symptoms, treatment, and why therapy matters
- (34:53) Why your jaw and pelvis are more connected than you think
- (41:31) How hormonal birth control can affect libido and sexual function
- (47:17) The gut health-sexual health connection
- (50:54) Why knowing your anatomy is a radical act of empowerment
This episode is your guide to understanding the complex, interconnected reasons why libido often changes during midlife, and what you can do about it. From hormonal shifts and pelvic floor dysfunction to the invisible weight of emotional labor, Dr. Rahman breaks down the science, the stigma, and the solutions. Whether you’re navigating menopause, exploring treatment options, or simply ready to feel more connected to your body, this conversation offers clarity, empowerment, and hope.
About Dr. Sameena Rahman
Dr. Sameena Rahman is a board-certified OB/GYN, menopause specialist, and fellowship-trained expert in sexual medicine. She is the founder of the Center for Gynecology and Cosmetics in Chicago, where she provides compassionate, trauma-informed, evidence-based care for women at every stage of life. An ISSWSH Fellow and Certified Menopause Practitioner through the North American Menopause Society, she also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of OB/GYN at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine.
Previously, she served on the faculty at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine, worked on international medical missions, and collaborated with the World Health Organization in Switzerland. Dr. Rahman is a member of the Forbes Health Advisory Board and the Advisory Board for Flo Health, and her expertise has been featured in Forbes Health, Cosmopolitan, USA Today, Women’s Health, Yahoo! Life, Parents.com, PopSugar, VeryWell Health, and WGN TV. She hosts the podcast Gyno Girl Presents: Sex, Drugs & Hormones, where she tackles taboo topics in women’s health with clarity and candor.
Connect with Dr. Sameena Rahman:
- Instagram: @gynogirl
- Website: CGC Chicago
- Podcast: Podcast: Sex, Drugs & Hormones
- LinkedIn: Sameena Rahman, MD
- YouTube: GynoGirl TV
- International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health: https://www.isswsh.org/
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In this powerful episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh welcomes Andréa (Dre) Bendewald, to explain the profound impact of women's circles on healing and connection, drawn from her two decades of facilitating these communal story-sharing experiences. Dre shares how this ancient practice is making a modern-day comeback, and why it's more essential than ever.
The conversation explores the science behind communal experiences, such as the role of mirror neurons and the release of oxytocin, often called the “bonding hormone,” which is released during emotionally safe, connected interactions. They describe how simply being in a circle can reduce stress and support emotional regulation, just through listening. Dre describes participating in her first women's circle as a "chemical shift," that ultimately inspired her to share the practice with others.
Dre also explains how Circling differs from therapy, the guidelines and structure that make a circle feel safe and sacred, and how this kind of presence can function as a powerful form of re-parenting, offering the emotional attunement and validation many of us missed growing up.
If you're curious about joining a circle, this episode is a powerful reminder that healing happens in community, and that listening itself can be medicine.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode: (11:54) The difference between Circling and traditional therapy * (12:20) How guidelines and structure create emotional safety in a circle * (17:43) The neuroscience of mirror neurons, oxytocin, and the stress-reducing power of shared empathy * (20:41) How Circling can serve as a form of re-parenting, helping us rewrite old emotional patterns * (21:55) The importance of allowing women to receive support, not just give it * (25:24) Why simply listening*—without fixing—can be healing * (30:20) The medicine of storytelling as a path to connection, validation, and transformation
This episode is your guide to understanding why presence, community, and shared storytelling are powerful tools for emotional healing—and how Circling offers a space to feel less alone and more connected to your true self.
About Andréa Bendewald:
Andréa Bendewald is the founder of The Art Of Circling, and host of the Circle This podcast. She spent the first half of her career as a professional actress appearing in numerous hit television shows and films such as Ellen, Seinfeld, Friends, Suddenly Susan, Two and a Half Men, Entourage, CSI Miami, Without a Trace, Good Luck Charlie, Employee of the Month, Last Man Standing, Brand New Cherry Flavor and The Morning Show.
Today, Dre facilitates The Art of Circling: A group mindfulness practice that uses ancient ritual in a modern setting to empower individuals, strengthen communities, and enhance group productivity. Through sharing stories, deep listening and interconnected meditation, The Art of Circling empowers, heals and has transformed the lives of countless women from all over the world via in-person circles, retreats, private sessions, workshops and virtual offerings.
Resources Mentioned:
- Circle of Stones: Woman's Journey to Herself by Judith Duerk
- Christopher Sexton (poet)
- Sacred Sisters Collective
- Sacred Sons
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- Instagram: @andreabendewald
- LinkedIn: Andrea Bendewald
- Podcast: Circle This
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In this essential episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh is joined by OB-GYN and menopause expert Dr. Jila Senemar to break down the myths, science, and emotional realities of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause.
Together, they discuss why so many women feel unprepared—and often misdiagnosed—during this time of life, and why hormonal changes are frequently mistaken for mental health issues or stress. Dr. Jila provides clear, clinical definitions of perimenopause and menopause, walks us through what’s happening with hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and shares why symptoms such as anxiety, memory lapses, weight gain, and even autoimmune flare-ups are part of a much bigger picture.
The conversation dives into the myths around hot flashes, the surprising symptoms no one talks about, and why menopause is a health milestone that affects your heart, bones, brain, and long-term vitality. Dr. Jila also shares actionable tips around movement, nutrition, mindset, and hormone therapy, making this a compassionate and science-informed guide to thriving in midlife.
Whether you're just starting to notice changes, feeling overwhelmed by symptoms, or want to better support someone you love, this episode is the clear, grounded starting point we all need.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (06:15) Why hormone therapy (HRT) was misunderstood for years—and what we now know
- (10:54) Clear definitions of perimenopause, menopause, and the timeline in between
- (27:20) How subtle symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, and brain fog are hormonal—and often missed
- (29:30) Understanding the hormonal shifts of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
- (32:32) The surprising link between postpartum depression and menopause
- (33:11) How menopause affects mental health—and what you can do about it
- (35:17) Ayurvedic insights into the hormonal transition of menopause
- (37:20) Why weight gain in midlife is tied to insulin resistance and hormonal fluctuation
- (42:56) The role of HRT and GLP-1s in managing metabolic changes during menopause
- (45:57) Longevity and menopause: how this transition impacts heart, brain, bone, and metabolic health
- (48:46) How menopause can trigger or worsen autoimmune symptoms
- (50:41) Sleep disruption: what causes it and how to improve it during perimenopause
This episode is your guide to understanding the stages of menopause, recognizing overlooked symptoms, and making informed choices about hormones, mood, weight, and long-term health.
About Dr. Jila Senemar:
Dr. Jila Senemar, M.D., FACOG is the founder of JilaMD, a concierge women’s health practice focusing on perimenopause, menopause, hormone therapy, metabolic optimization, and longevity science. She is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with over 20 years of clinical experience dedicated to advancing women's health. She earned her M.D. at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed her residency and chief residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.
Dr. Jila has held academic roles at the University of Miami and Florida International University, and served as Associate Medical Director of OB-GYN Triage at Jackson Memorial Hospital. She is also the founder of The Miami Menopause Collective and EmpowHer Miami, two initiatives focused on education and empowerment during midlife.
An active member of the North American Menopause Society, the Florida Obstetrics and Gynecology Society, and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Jila blends clinical excellence with a deeply compassionate, patient-centered approach. Her work is grounded in the latest research, personalized care, and a mission to help women embrace vitality through all phases of life.
Connect with Dr. Jila Senemar:
- Instagram: @drjilasenemar
- Website: www.jilamd.com
- Podcast: Her Time, Her Health
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In this powerful episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh is joined by world-renowned circadian medicine researcher Dr. Satchin Panda to explore how our daily routines—when we eat, sleep, move, and get light—can deeply impact our health. Drawing from his latest book, The Circadian Diabetes Code, Dr. Panda shares the science behind time-restricted eating and how aligning our habits with our internal clocks can help prevent and reverse chronic conditions like diabetes, support mental health, and improve sleep quality.
They break down what “biological fasting” really means (hint: it’s not just the hours you're not eating) and why maintaining stable blood glucose levels overnight is essential for metabolic repair. Dr. Panda explains why 14 hours of overnight fasting can be a game changer, how sugar overload stresses the pancreas, and why our ability to handle glucose changes throughout the day.
You’ll also hear about the fascinating link between circadian rhythms and GLP-1 medications, how light acts as a natural antidepressant, and why consistent sleep and meal timing can improve everything from anxiety to weight loss. Whether you're struggling with pre-diabetes, insomnia, or just want to feel more energized, this conversation offers simple, actionable steps rooted in cutting-edge science and ancient wisdom.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- (04:53) How time restricted eating can help reverse diabetes
- (06:44) The concept of biological fasting and how it supports blood sugar balance
- (12:23) Why your pancreas works best in the morning—and worse at night
- (17:34) How time-restricted eating can improve sleep and mental health
- (18:26) Dr. Panda’s assertion that your day actually starts the night before
- (19:15) Why it is so important to stop eating three hours before bed
- (22:19) The importance of a consistent sleep schedule for overall health
- (23:21) The ideal daily schedule to support your circadian rhythm
- (24:12) How getting daily sunlight can be the best antidepressant
- (26:39) Why exercising in late afternoon can be better for athletic performance and health
- (30:58) How time-restricted eating can protect your health even if you are a shift worker
- (34:28) How traditional Ayurvedic practices align with circadian biology
- (43:17) How to assess your coffee habit and if it’s really necessary
- (50:05) Dr. Panda’s take on GLP-1 medications
- (59:43) How time restricted eating or fasting can be your greatest cure
This episode is your guide to improving your sleep hygiene, understanding the impact of food and sugar intake on your circadian rhythms, and simple ways you can change habits to improve your wellbeing.
About Dr. Satchin Panda:
Dr. Satchin Panda is a professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and one of the world’s leading experts on circadian biology. His discoveries—including the blue light sensor in our eyes that sets our internal clock—have changed the way we understand sleep, metabolism, and overall health. He pioneered the concept of time-restricted eating (TRE), and his lab continues to explore how daily rhythms impact everything from diabetes to depression. His research has earned him accolades such as the Julie Martin Mid-Career Award in Aging Research and a Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences. He is the author of The Circadian Code and The Circadian Diabetes Code.
Connect with Dr. Satchin Panda:
- Instagram: @satchin.panda
- Website
- YouTube: @PerformanceAroundtheClock
- LinkedIn: Satchin Panda
- Dr. Panda’s Books: The Circadian Code; The Circadian Diabetes Code
- Dr. Panda’s free circadian rhythm app: https://www.mycircadianclock.org/
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Hi, I’m Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh.
And if you’re tired of feeling dismissed, confused, or stuck when it comes to your health, you're in the right place. Because healing isn’t just possible — it’s in your power. And it's time to take it back.
I’m a medical doctor with over 20 years of experience and I’m also a lifelong practitioner of Ayurveda, the medicine of my ancestors. And I’ve spent my career in medicine living at the intersection of modern science and ancient wisdom, integrating both to help people heal. I believe that real healing comes from aligning with nature and the full picture of who you are — body, mind, and spirit.
As a South Asian woman and physician, I bring a perspective that’s not often represented in the world of integrative medicine — one that values intuition as much as evidence, and honors the complexity of who you are, not just the symptoms you carry.
I created The Healing Catalyst Podcast because we all deserve a different kind of conversation about health — one that’s honest, holistic, and rooted in both science and soul.
On this podcast, I’m joined by the world’s leading experts, researchers, and thought leaders in integrative medicine and mind-body healing, to simplify the science and share meaningful insights around topics like the gut microbiome, nervous system regulation, hormonal balance and menopause. On this show, I’ll give you science-backed tools and practices that you can use starting today — not just theories to think about. Because my goal is to help you build daily habits to support your health…, so you can stop chasing symptoms and start living with more vitality.
Make sure you hit follow right now to listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
I'm so glad you’re here. Now let’s get to it.
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Today on The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti explores the transformative practice of Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy with Gabby Bernstein. Gabby, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, shares how IFS has helped her reconnect with her inner self, navigate emotional challenges, and heal generational trauma.
You’ll hear about the powerful four-step process she uses to foster clarity, connection, and compassion for her inner parts—and how you can use it too. Whether you’re feeling stuck in old patterns or looking to step into the new year with more balance and ease, this conversation offers practical tools to help you unlock emotional healing and improve your overall well-being.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- What Internal Family Systems therapy is and how it works.
- How protector and exiled parts influence your emotions and behaviors.
- Gabby’s four-step process for self-leadership and healing.
- The impact of generational trauma on emotional and physical health.
- Practical ways to create clarity, connection, and compassion in daily life.
This episode is your guide to getting unstuck, finding inner calm, and transforming your life from the inside out.
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- Instagram: @gabbybernstein
- Website: https://gabbybernstein.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GabrielleBernstein
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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:
- Explore how senescent cells, also known as "zombie cells," disrupt cellular health and longevity.
- Learn how movement, fasting, and lifestyle choices can mitigate stem cell exhaustion.
- Understand how chronic low-grade inflammation, or inflammaging, impacts every mechanism of aging.
- Discover Ayurvedic approaches to detoxification that support balance and vitality.
- Gain practical insights into using anti-inflammatory foods and spices to nourish your gut and enhance overall health.
Connect with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanmeetsethimd/?hl=es
- Website: https://www.tanmeetsethimd.com/
- Book: https://www.tanmeetsethimd.com/joyismyjustice
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- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Take the Energy Fix Quiz
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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:
- How "Reactive Life Syndrome" impacts modern living and steps to overcome it.
- The three-bucket framework: vitality, connection, and contribution for a balanced life.
- Simple micro-practices to cultivate mindfulness and reclaim intentionality.
- Why purpose, presence, and relationships are essential to longevity and joy.
- Lessons from the 2x20 Project on creating a fulfilling next chapter in life.
Connect with Jonathan Fields:
- Instagram: @JonathanFields
- Website: www.jonathanfields.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfields1
- Substack: https://jonathanfields.substack.com/
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Take the Energy Fix Quiz
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter
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In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti welcomes Dr. Kanchan Koya to explore the fascinating world of spices and their powerful role in promoting health and longevity. Drawing from Ayurvedic traditions and modern science, Dr. Kanchan shares insights on how spices like turmeric, cloves, and cinnamon can reduce inflammation, boost cellular repair, and enhance overall well-being. Together, they discuss the importance of embracing diverse, plant-rich diets and the joyful art of cooking with spice blends. This episode offers practical tips to incorporate the healing power of spices into everyday meals for a longer, healthier life.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The ancient wisdom of spices and their modern health benefits
- How turmeric, cloves, and cinnamon support longevity and reduce inflammation
- The role of spice blends in boosting cellular repair and gut health
- Spices that support balanced blood sugar, boost cognitive function, and ease pain
- Practical tips for integrating healing spices into everyday meals
Connect with Dr. Kanchan Koya:
- Instagram: @chiefspicemama
- Website: https://www.spicespicebaby.com
- Book: Spice Spice Baby Cookbook
- YouTube: Dr. Kanchan Koya YouTube
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Take the Energy Fix Quiz
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter
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In this episode, Dr. Avanti and Dr. Tanmeet continue their deep dive into the science of aging, focusing on the next three mechanisms in their longevity series: protein damage, dysregulated nutrient sensing, and mitochondrial dysfunction. They explore how these processes impact cellular health and share practical strategies to mitigate their effects. From the benefits of fasting and mindful eating to the importance of maintaining muscle mass and the benefits of mouth-taping during sleep, they provide actionable insights grounded in both modern science and Ayurveda. Tune in to learn how to activate your body's natural defenses against aging and promote a vibrant, energized life.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Protein damage as a key mechanism of aging and its impact on cellular health.
- The power of fasting and aligning with circadian rhythm to enhance the body’s natural detox processes.
- Dysregulated nutrient sensing and the importance of balancing building and repair through mindful eating.
- The role of mitochondria for energy and longevity.
- Practical tips to support muscle mass and mitochondrial health through weight training and mouth-taping during sleep.
Connect with Tanmeet Sethi:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanmeetsethimd/?hl=es
- Website: https://www.tanmeetsethimd.com/
- Book: https://www.tanmeetsethimd.com/joyismyjustice
Resources:
- Ep. 145: Unlocking the Secrets of Aging, Part 1
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
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In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti and Jaycee Gossett, co-founder of “The Class”, explore the transformative power of dance as a language for healing. Jaycee shares her journey through diverse dance practices and cultural traditions, revealing how movement is a way of processing emotions and connecting with a deeper sense of self. Together, they discuss how dance can unblock trapped energy, cultivate resilience, and serve as a path to community and spiritual growth. This inspiring conversation offers insights on embracing movement to heal both body and mind.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Dance as a universal language for processing emotions and healing.
- How different cultures use movement as a form of connection and expression.
- The role of dance in releasing trapped energy and reducing emotional stress.
- Integrating spirituality and intention into movement practices.
- Building community and personal resilience through shared movement experiences.
Connect with Jaycee Gossett:
- Instagram: @jayceegosset
- Website: www.jayceegossett.com
- Click this link for an exclusive a 30-Day Free Trial to The Class Digital Studio
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Take the Energy Fix Quiz
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In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti talks with Dr. Neeta Bhushan about her journey through profound loss and how she transformed pain into resilience and joy. Dr. Neeta shares personal stories of navigating family tragedy and a toxic marriage, explaining how she redefined resilience beyond mere strength to embrace vulnerability and emotional healing. Together, they discuss the importance of community, emotional resilience, and finding joy even in life’s hardest moments. This inspiring conversation offers tools for anyone seeking to thrive even in adversity.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Redefining resilience: moving beyond “being strong” to embrace vulnerability
- How life’s hardest moments can open doors to growth and emotional healing
- The impact of cultural expectations on handling grief and adversity
- The power of community and connection in building emotional resilience
- Practical tools for finding joy and peace amid chaos and life transitions
Connect with Neeta Bhushan:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/
- Website: https://neetabhushan.com/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NeetaBhushanofficial
- Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Bj6yzuolOXCywxydjtZzl
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Take the Energy Fix Quiz
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
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In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti is joined by Shrankhla Holecek, CEO and founder of UMA Oils, to explore the transformative power of Ayurveda in skincare and overall health. Together, they discuss the Ayurvedic approach to skin as a reflection of inner health, and how ancient rituals like oiling, dry brushing, and personalized skincare can enhance longevity and vitality. Shrankhla shares her journey from growing up in a family with deep Ayurvedic roots who are masters in the craft of essential oil production, to creating a brand that honors original Ayurvedic formulations and her family’s legacy. Shrankhala also offers practical tips for incorporating Ayurvedic skincare practices into modern routines and how to nourish your skin from the inside out to increase its beauty, health, and longevity.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The Ayurvedic approach to skincare: healing from the inside out
- Ancient rituals for modern wellness: oiling, dry brushing, and homemade facial masks
- How Ayurveda promotes balance, longevity, and vitality
- The role of personalized skincare based on Ayurvedic principles
- Integrating Ayurveda into busy, modern lifestyles for better skin and health
Connect with Shrankhla Holecek:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrankhlaupadhyay
- Website: https://www.umaoils.com/
- Nourish your skin from the inside out with Uma Oils. Visit Uma Oils and get 15% off your purchase with code “AVANTI”.
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Take the Energy Fix Quiz
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Watch the episodes on YouTube
- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
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In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti sits down with Nitika Chopra to explore her journey through chronic illness and how she’s learned to navigate life with resilience and self-compassion.
Nitika shares her personal story of being diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, along with her past experiences with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, and how these challenges have shaped her perspective on health and healing. Together, they dive into the emotional complexities of living with chronic illness, including the impact of the “sick role”—the struggle to accept a diagnosis without letting it define one's entire identity. They also discuss the delicate balance between accepting help and maintaining self-identity, as well as the importance of connection and community for healing and resilience. This powerful conversation offers insights on embracing both the hardships and growth that come with managing a difficult diagnosis or long-term illness.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Navigating chronic illness with resilience and self-compassion
- The impact of the “sick role” on identity and self-perception
- Emotional complexities of living with chronic conditions
- Balancing vulnerability and strength in accepting help
- How illness can reshape identity and foster personal growth
- The importance of connection and community in healing journeys
Connect with Nitika Chopra:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nitikachopra/?hl=es
- Website: https://nitikachopra.com/
- Podcast: https://nitikachopra.com/podcast/
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Take the Energy Fix Quiz
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
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- Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
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In this episode, Dr. Avanti and Dr. Tanmeet Sethi explore the science behind aging, focusing on how we can extend not just our lifespan, but our healthspan. They break down three key mechanisms—DNA damage, telomere shortening, and epigenetic changes—and share practical tips to slow down the aging process to increase longevity. Drawing from both modern science and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda, they provide actionable strategies to help you age with vitality and improve your quality of life.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The difference between lifespan and healthspan, and how they affect longevity
- The mechanisms of aging: DNA damage, telomere shortening, and epigenetic changes
- How lifestyle choices, stress, and toxins accelerate aging
- The five longevity "switches" that increase healthspan
- Simple strategies to improve your healthspan so you can age with vitality
Connect with Tanmeet Sethi:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanmeetsethimd/?hl=es
- Website: https://www.tanmeetsethimd.com/
- Book: https://www.tanmeetsethimd.com/joyismyjustice
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Take the Energy Fix Quiz
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter
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In this episode, Dr. Avanti talks with Terri Cole, licensed psychotherapist, global relationship and empowerment expert, about the concept of high-functioning codependency— a hidden struggle for many high-achieving individuals. Terri explains how this behavior, marked by over-functioning and over-controlling, leads to exhaustion and strained relationships. Together, they explore practical strategies for breaking free from this cycle, setting boundaries, and reclaiming inner peace. This conversation offers powerful insights for anyone looking to transform their relationships and mental well-being.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- High-functioning codependency and its impact on well-being
- How control and over-functioning can lead to burnout and exhaustion
- The difference between traditional and high-functioning codependency
- Practical strategies for setting boundaries and reclaiming personal peace
- The role of self-awareness and letting go of control in transforming relationships
Connect with Terri Cole:
- Instagram: @terricole
- Website: terricole.com
- YouTube: youtube.com/@terri_cole
- Book: Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-functioning Co-dependency
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Take the Energy Fix Quiz
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter
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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:
- Cutting-edge science in healing
- Secrets of longevity and well-being
- Integrative practices including yoga and meditation
- Nutrition and food as medicine
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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 Sethidiscuss 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:
- How psychedelics and plant medicines work
- The healing power of sacred ceremonies
- The 3 types of empathy and how to cultivate them
- The ego's role in empathy and self-awareness
- How meditation changes the body and brain in 3 phases
- Immediate benefits of meditation: better hormone control, mood, and focus
- How to break negative patterns with meditation
Resources:
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- 3 Ways to Increase Your Energy Flow
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- How to Eat to Heal
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- Ceremonial & Therapeutic Power of Psychedelic Medicine with Dr. Ellen Vora & Dr. Tanmeet Sethi
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- An Empathy Mindset Starts with Self with Payal Beri
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- Biohack Your Brain with Meditation with Dr. Romie Mustaq
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- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
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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:
- Reconnecting with your energy flow.
- Using Tai Chi as “movement medicine”.
- Marma therapy and how to use energy points to harmonize energy flow for greater well-being.
- The science of sound and how it can heal the brain.
- How to mantras to support brain health and emotional balance.
Connect with Michael Taylor:
- Instagram: @taichimiket
- Website: Strala Yoga
Connect with Indu Aurora:
- Instagram: @induaroraofficial
- Website: Yoga Sadhna
Connect with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary:
- Instagram @dr_kulreet_chaudhary
- Website: Dr. Kulreet Chaudary
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
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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:
- Traditional dietary patterns and the impact of food on mental health
- The most important nutrients for depression
- The connection between the gut microbiome and brain health
- 5 healing spices to use everyday
Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey:
- Instagram: @drewramseymd
- Website: https://drewramseymd.com
Connect with Dr. Uma Naidoo:
- Instagram: @drumanaidoo
- Website: https://umanaidoomd.com
Connect with Dr. Kanchan Koya:
- Instagram: @chiefspicemama
- Website: https://www.spicespicebaby.com
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
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- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
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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:
- How Shavasana can transform your health by consciously pausing.
- Ayurvedic perspectives on rest vs. sleep.
- The power of unlearning how to undo.
- Understanding the connection between sleep stages, meditation, and healing.
- 5 Tips on how adding Shavasana to your daily routine can improve your health.
- Conscious goals of letting go and moving inwards through breath.
Connect with Indu Arora:
- Website: www.yogsadhna.com
- Instagram: @induaroraofficial
- Book: SOMA: 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care
- Past Episodes with Indu: Episode #47 | Episode # 113
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
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This week, we continue our “Summer Send-off” series of timeless health tips with a deep dive into daily wellness routines. As summer winds down and we prepare for the busier fall season, it's the perfect time to revisit and refresh our health practices.
In this episode, Dr. Avanti shares her personal daily routine, wellness tools, and must-have products that keep her balanced and healthy. From morning rituals to evening wind-down practices, she walks you through how she structures her day to optimize hormonal balance and maintain a healthy circadian rhythm.
You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the rituals she practices, the foods she eats, and the products she relies on—from skincare essentials to pantry staples and wellness tools. Dr. Avanti also offers practical strategies to help you create routines that resonate with your lifestyle and support your health.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The impact of routine on overall wellness.
- A look inside Dr. Avanti's daily schedule that supports optimal health.
- Rituals for hormone regulation in Dr. Avanti's morning routine.
- Insights into the foods, skincare products, and wellness tools that she prefers and their benefits.
- Strategies for personalizing and adapting these routines to fit your own lifestyle.
- Tips for maintaining a healthy circadian rhythm and hormonal balance.
Products:
- Oil pulling: www.terraandco.com
- Nasal rinse: NeilMed
- Skincare: www.sahajan.com
- Red Light Therapy: www.raoptics.com
- Abhyanga: Daily Massage Oil
- AG1 Greens: drinkag1.com
- LMNT electrolytes: drinklmnt.com
- Spicewell: thespicewell.com
- Kitchari: divyas.com 15% off with discount code AVANTI15
- Spices: diasporaco.com
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
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In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti revisits one of the most powerful episodes from the podcast archives, featuring Dr. Amy Shah. Together, they explore the pervasive issues of fatigue and burnout, focusing on Dr. Shah's innovative concept, the Energy Trifecta. This discussion explores the pressures that contribute to burnout, particularly among women, and the misconceptions surrounding adrenal fatigue. Dr. Shah also provides actionable insights into how healing the gut, immune system, and hormones can restore energy and vitality.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The intersection of cultural expectations and burnout
- Misconceptions about adrenal fatigue and the allure of quick fixes
- Understanding the Energy Trifecta: gut health, immune health, and hormone health
- Practical tips to recharge your energy and combat burnout
- The importance of daily habits for sustaining health and well-being
Connect with Dr. Amy Shah:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmd/
- Website: Dr. Amy Shah's Website
- Dr. Amy Shah’s Book: I’m So F-ing Tired
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
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- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Discover How Exercise and Movement Can Transform Your Life. Today, Dr. Avanti is joined by her good friend Dr.Tanmeet Sethi who explains to us the connection between physical movement and emotional well-beingThey also share movement tools and practices that can enhance physical health, boost your mood, stimulate creativity, and even transform your personal and professional relationships.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The difference between movement and traditional exercise.
- How dynamic movement unlocks our body's energy pathways.
- Why movement can be better than therapy for your mental health.
- The best forms of movement for emotional release.
- The connection between the chakras, emotions and movement.
- A plan to addmovement into your busy schedule.
Connect with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi.:
- Instagram: @tanmeetsethimd
- Website: www.tanmeetsethimd.com
- Dr. Sethi`s book: Joy is my Justice
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
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- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
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- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Do you want to have the best summer of your life? Today, Dr. Avanti is joined by Chef Divya Alter, an Ayurveda culinary expert, educator and author,who shares how to align your diet and lifestyle with the summer season. Learn about the Ayurvedic principles of Pitta and Agni, get practical tips and recipes for seasonal cooking, and discover ways to manage emotional well-being through diet.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Understanding how Pitta and Agni affect health.
- Do’s and Don’ts for a balanced summer diet.
- The benefits of seasonal cooking.
- How diet and connection with nature can help regulate your emotions.
- Top strategies for maintaining a healthy diet while traveling.
Connect with Divya:
- Divya`s Master Class: Seasonal Cooking
- Best food travel products
- Divya`s Cookbook: Joy of Balance
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
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- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
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- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In this episode, Dr. Avanti and Dr. Ramani discuss the complexities of narcissistic relationships, emphasizing the emotional and physiological toll on those involved. Dr. Ramani highlights the importance of recognizing patterns of narcissistic abuse and the significant impact on mental health. They explore why people stay in these relationships and provide insights into healing and rebuilding one's sense of self. Their conversation also touches on identifying early warning signs and maintaining boundaries in new relationships.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Narcissistic relationships cause confusion, anxiety, and chronic fatigue
- Abuse occurs in intimate, familial, and professional relationships
- Trauma bonding and practical factors trap people in abusive relationships
- Relationship cycle: love-bombing, devaluation, discard, hoovering
- Healing: radical acceptance, social support, personal boundaries
Connect with Dr. Ramani Durvasula:
- Instagram: @doctorramani
- Website: doctor-ramani.com
- Dr. Ramani’s Book: It’s Not You
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
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In this episode, Dr. Avanti and fashion designer Maria Pinto discuss the impact of clothing on well-being, highlighting how thoughtful choices can empower women. Maria shares insights from her career in fashion and explores the concepts of seductive, constructive, and destructive aspects of fashion. They emphasize self-awareness, intentionality, and sustainability in curating a wardrobe that supports health and confidence.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The impact of clothing choices on mental health
- Insights from Maria Pinto’s 35-year fashion journey
- Exploration of the seductive, constructive, and destructive aspects of fashion
- The importance of deliberate, kind fashion choices
- Creating sustainable, timeless wardrobes
- Tips for curating a health-supportive wardrobe
Connect with Maria Pinto:
- Instagram: @themariapinto
- Website: mariapinto.com
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
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Hello, beautiful friends! This week, Dr. Avanti takes a break to celebrate the 4th of July holiday. Take this time to unwind, revel in the holiday spirit, and soak up those summer vibes with your friends and family. See you all next week!
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Today, Madeline Reeves joins Dr. Avanti for another episode of the "Five Questions" series. They discuss the Ayurvedic approach to transitioning into summer, emphasizing the importance of living in harmony with nature. The episode explores managing Pitta dosha through dietary adjustments, skin care routines, and mindful practices. Their conversation highlights the significance of cooling and hydrating foods, gentle exercises, and sun protection. Dr. Avanti also shares practical tips and DIY remedies for maintaining balance and well-being during the hot summer months.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Aligning with nature for optimal health during seasonal transitions
- Balancing summer's fiery energy with cooling practices
- Food and diet adjustments and recommendations
- Practical skin care tips for soothing the skin
- Managing your energy with mindfulness practices
- Do's and don'ts for protecting yourself from the heat of the sun
Connect with Madeline:
- Instagram: @itsmaddyreeves
- Website: fearlessfoundry.com
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In this episode, Dr. Avanti is joined by the co-founder and CEO of Whole30, Melissa Urban, to discuss the origins and evolution of the Whole30 program, emphasizing its focus on habit and behavior change rather than weight loss. Melissa shares insights into the program's growth, the importance of community support, and how Whole30 has adapted over the years to be more inclusive. They also explore the program's benefits for women in menopause and the significance of setting personal boundaries. Their conversation highlights the parallels between Whole30 and Ayurvedic principles in promoting holistic health and well-being.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The origins of Whole30 as a personal health experiment
- How Whole30 evolved to be more inclusive, including plant-based options
- How Whole30 helps women manage menopause symptoms
- Why Whole 30 aligns with Ayurvedic principles
- The importance of boundaries for personal well-being
Connect with Melissa Urban:
- Instagram: @melissau
- Pre-order Melissa’s new book: The New Whole30
Resources:
- Ep. 62: Food as Medicine: The 5 Principles for Eating
- Ep. 131: Navigating Life's Transitions for Better Health
- Boy Mom by Ruth Whippman
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Today, Dr. Tanmeet Sethi joins Dr. Avanti on another Ignite episode. They discuss the concept of transitions, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and navigating these liminal spaces in our lives and how they affect our health. They explore how transitions are marked by changes in seasons, life stages, and personal experiences, drawing from Ayurvedic principles to provide a holistic perspective. Their conversation highlights the need for self-compassion, intentional rituals, and community support to manage transitions effectively. They share personal anecdotes and practical advice, offering valuable insights into embracing change with grace and resilience.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Exploring transitions as spaces between past and future
- Managing transitions using Ayurvedic principles and balancing energies
- Practical Tips on seasonal foods and routines for maintaining balance
- The importance of community in supporting life changes
- Encouraging self-compassion and creating new normals during transitions
Connect with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi:
- Book: Joy Is My Justice
- Instagram: @tanmeetsethimd
- Website: tanmeetsethimd.com
- Quiz: Unlock your Joy Code
- Substack: Subscribe to tanmeetsethimd.substack.com
Resources:
- Listen: Ep. 118 | Ignite: Habit Change with Dr. Avanti & Dr. Tanmeet
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Today, Dr. Avanti has a deep conversation with award winning stuntwoman, Kimberly Shannon Murphy, discussing her journey of healing from trauma through her career as a stuntwoman and the therapeutic use of psychedelics. Kimberly shares insights on the impact of intergenerational familial trauma and the importance of authenticity in the healing process. She also highlights the transformative power of storytelling and writing her memoir, "Glimmer," as a means of reclaiming her truth. Together, they explore how movement, and self-awareness can serve as powerful tools for emotional recovery.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- How stunt work and dance helped Kimberly heal from trauma
- The effects of trauma on epigenetics and gene expression
- Accelerated healing through guided psychedelic therapy
- Challenges of healing within a traumatized family system
- How writing "Glimmer" helped Kimberly reclaim her narrative and support others
- The importance of self-awareness and authenticity for healing
Connect with Kimberly Shannon Murphy:
- Instagram: @kimberlyshannonmurphystunts
- Website: kimberlyshannonmurphy.com
- Book: Glimmer
- Attend: Return to Self with Dr. Gabor Maté and Kimberly
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In this episode, Dr. Avanti welcomes integrative pediatrician Dr. Elisa Song to discuss the mental health of children and teenagers. They explore the alarming rise in anxiety and depression among youth, emphasizing the critical role of the gut-brain connection. Dr. Elisa shares insights on the impact of the microbiome on mental well-being, the significance of resilience over static wellness, and practical tips for parents. Their conversation also highlights the importance of the vagus nerve and heart rate variability in maintaining mental health.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The increasing rates of anxiety in children and teenagers
- The role of the gut microbiome on mental health
- The connection between early antibiotic use and increased risk of mental health issues
- Building resilience in the microbiome for mental well-being
- Importance of the vagus nerve and heart rate variability in stress resilience
- Dietary, hydration, sleep, and activity advice for parents
Connect with Dr. Elisa Song:
- Book: Healthy Kids, Happy Kids
- Instagram: @healthykids_happykids
- Website: healthykidshappykids.com
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
In this episode, Dr. Avanti and body positivity coach Kelsey Ellis discuss the evolution and deeper meaning of body positivity, emphasizing its roots in inclusivity for marginalized bodies. They explore the limitations of BMI as a health indicator and advocate for a holistic approach to health that includes nutrition, movement, mental health, and sleep. Kelsey shares practical steps for fostering body acceptance and self-compassion, encouraging listeners to engage in self-reflection and connect with their inner selves. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding and challenging societal beauty standards, promoting body liberation, and the interconnectedness of individual and collective healing.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Exploring the origins and deeper meaning of body positivity
- Limitations of BMI as a health measure and the need for a holistic health approach
- Four pillars of health: Nutrition, movement, mental health, and sleep
- Tips for fostering body acceptance and self-compassion
- Importance of challenging societal beauty norms
Connect with Kelsey Ellis:
- Instagram: @healthy_with_kelsey
- Website: healthywithkelsey.app/app
Resources:
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Today, Dr. Avanti engages in a deep and revealing conversation with John Schu, discussing his journey through personal challenges and his transformative relationship with literature and storytelling. John shares poignant insights into his childhood struggles with an eating disorder and how these experiences were channeled into his writing, particularly in his New York Times bestselling book "Louder Than Hunger." They discuss the therapeutic role of narrative in both reading and writing, and how presenting his story in verse format aids emotional processing. John's reflections emphasize the healing power of storytelling and its impact on personal expression and recovery.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- John's early influences and his path from reader to writer
- How John's eating disorder struggles during his youth shaped his writing and advocacy
- The therapeutic power of storytelling in addressing personal traumas
- Insights from his new book 'Louder Than Hunger'
- The role of support systems in addressing children's mental health issues
- Creative expression as a critical tool for emotional healing and personal growth
Connect with John Schu:
- Instagram: @mrschureads
- Website: johnschu.com
- Book: Louder Than Hunger
Resources:
- The First State of Being by Erin Entrada Kelly
- Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
In another Ignite episode, Dr. Avanti and Dr. Tanmeet delve into managing stress and enhancing mental well-being amidst global challenges. They discuss the importance of recognizing and regulating emotional states through practices like mindful breathing and meditation. The conversation emphasizes establishing personal rituals for stability and making small, actionable steps to cope with stress. They also highlight the necessity of setting boundaries and prioritizing sleep as essential strategies for maintaining mental health.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Practical actionable steps for coping with overwhelming situations and stress
- Importance of regulating emotions through mindfulness and breathwork
- The role of personal rituals in creating a sense of certainty and stability in daily life
- Strategies for managing media consumption to reduce stress and maintain focus
- The significance of setting boundaries in conversations to preserve mental well-being
- The critical role of sleep in emotional regulation and overall health
Connect with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi:
- Website: tanmeetsethimd.com
- Book: Joy Is My Justice
- Instagram: @tanmeetsethimd
- Quiz: Unlock your Joy Code
- Listen: Ep. 122. Ignite: Transformative Sleep Habits for Mind and Body with Dr. Avanti & Dr. Tanmeet
Resources:
- The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Dr. Avanti is hosting a special giveaway! Don't miss out—tune in to learn how you can win one of ten books from the incredible integrative medicine and wellness experts who have been guests on the podcast.
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In this episode, Dr. Avanti engages Dr. Claudia Welch in an insightful discussion about menopause from an Ayurvedic perspective. Dr. Welch elaborates on menopause as a significant life transition, comparing it to the four stages of life, emphasizing its spiritual, emotional, and physical dimensions. She critically examines hormone therapy, advocating for a personalized and cautious approach and shares Ayurvedic practices and herbal remedies that soothe and balance the symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, sleep disturbance, vaginal dryness, joint pain and weight gain. Their conversation highlights the importance of community support and the role of Ayurveda in navigating menopause effectively.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Menopause as significant life transition
- How to manage menopause symptoms with Ayurvedic practices
- Cautious approach to Hormone Therapy (HT)
- The significance of community support during menopause
- Integrating Ayurvedic wisdom with modern medicine to address menopausal challenges
Connect with Dr. Claudia Welch:
- Instagram: @drclaudiawelch
- Website: drclaudiawelch.com
- Book: Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life
- Online Course: Women's Health & Hormones: Hormonal Balance and Stagnation
- Membership: Menopause Chronicles
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Today, Dr. Avanti and well-being expert Tara Stiles engage in a profound conversation about the transformative power of softness in both yoga and everyday life. They challenge the societal norms that glorify strength and rigidity, highlighting how softness fosters deeper connections with the self and others, and enhances resilience and well-being. Tara shares personal experiences and her insights from working with thousands of students on integrating softness into practice, revealing its potential to empower and bring ease amidst life's challenges.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Softness as counter to societal norms of strength and rigidity
- Transformation and connection through softness
- Integrating softness into yoga for enhanced movement and mental state
- Community’s role in reinforcing softness practice
- Softness leads to empowerment, resilience amid challenges
- Applying softness beyond yoga for improved lifestyle and relationships
Connect with Tara Stiles:
- Instagram: @tarastiles
- Website: tarastiles.com
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
In this episode, Dr. Avanti and Feng Shui Master, Dana Claudat, explore the profound impact of spring cleaning and decluttering through a Feng Shui lens, emphasizing its benefits for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. They discuss the significance of aligning with the energy of spring to rejuvenate and clear spaces, utilizing natural elements and intentional rearrangements to enhance life's flow and vitality. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, they reveal how such practices can lead to joy, discovery of lost items, and a refreshing sense of renewal.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Exploring the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of spring cleaning
- How to apply Feng Shui methods for home arrangement and decluttering
- Practical decluttering tips to reduce decision fatigue
- Using natural elements as enhancers for revitalizing spaces
- Elevating home energy with fragrant flowers
- The transformative power of creating space for new possibilities
Connect with Dana:
- Instagram: @thetaoofdana
- Website: fengshuidana.com
- The School of Intention Feng Shui Certification Program: https://www.fengshuimagical.com/sign-up-for-school-info
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Dr. Avanti and Dr. Tanmeet delve into the crucial topic of sleep, discussing its mechanics, the impact of light and hormones, and practical strategies for improving sleep quality. They emphasize the importance of syncing with natural light cycles, establishing a consistent bedtime routine, and managing caffeine and alcohol intake. The conversation also highlights the significance of addressing both the mind and heart before sleep, suggesting techniques like progressive muscle relaxation, yoga nidra, and emotional check-ins to facilitate a restful state. They advocate for viewing sleep not as a passive state but as an active process of repair and rejuvenation, emphasizing it as an act of self-care and love.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Understanding REM and non-REM sleep stages
- The role of sleep for physical and mental repair
- How natural light impacts melatonin and cortisol levels
- Strategies for calming the mind and soothing emotions before bedtime
- The impact of caffeine and alcohol on sleep quality
- Creating consistent pre-sleep rituals that signal the body and mind to wind down
- Viewing sleep as a form of self-care
Connect with Dr. Tanmeet:
- Website: tanmeetsethimd.com
- Book: Joy Is My Justice
- Instagram: @tanmeetsethimd
- Quiz: Unlock your Joy Code
- Listen: Ep. 37: “Why Not Me?” Reframing Suffering through Gratitude
- Listen: Ep. 87: Transforming Suffering Into Joy with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Today, Dr. Avanti is joined by Kaamna Bhojwani to discuss the often-taboo subject of sexual health, particularly from the perspective of South Asian women. Growing up in a progressive family in Bombay, Kaamna was encouraged to embrace her experiences as normal and safe, a stark contrast to the conservative upbringing common among South Asian immigrants. Kamna discusses the universal challenges and cultural nuances of addressing sexual health, highlighting the importance of education, open communication, and self-exploration. Her work aims to dismantle misconceptions and empower individuals to reclaim their sexual well-being, advocating for a more informed and liberated approach to sexuality across cultures.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Breaking cultural taboos & the need for sex education
- The significance of family attitudes towards sexual health
- Common misconceptions about sexual health across different cultures
- Reclaiming power over your sexuality
- Empowerment through sexual wellness
- The importance of open communication about sexual health with partners
Connect with Kaamna:
- Instagram: @kaamnalive
- Video blogs: https://www.kaamnalive.com/videos
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kaamnalive
- Recommended book: The Soul of Sex
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Today launches the "Five Questions" Series, addressing spring-related listener queries with Dr. Avanti and Madeline Reeves. They delve into the transformative power of spring, discussing the significance of aligning lifestyle and dietary habits with the season's energetic shift. They emphasize the importance of lightening the diet, incorporating warm, cooked foods, and engaging in invigorating exercises to shake off winter's heaviness. The conversation also highlights the benefits of morning journaling for setting intentions and fostering self-awareness, alongside practical tips for managing seasonal allergies through Ayurvedic practices. Their conversation highlights the holistic approach to wellness, blending mindful consumption with routines that honor the body's natural rhythms.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Tips for transitioning to spring and daylight savings adjustments for sleep
- How to approach Ayurvedic cleansing/digestive rest
- Spring dietary recommendations
- Natural remedies, supplements, and foods for allergy relief
- Mindful consumption: approach coffee and other stimulants with consciousness
Connect with Madeline:
- Instagram: @itsmaddyreeves
- Website: fearlessfoundry.com
Resources:
- Dr. Avanti’s 3-Day Energy Reset
- Divya’s Ayurveda Reset Kit, 15% off with discount code AVANTI15
- Nasya Oil, Banyan Botanicals
- Garshana Gloves, Paavani Ayurvedaloves
- Abhyanga Oil, Banyan Botanicals
- Ritual Body Oil, Sahajan
- Spices, Diaspora Co.
- Nasal Sinus Rinse (netipot), Neilmed
- Hazelnut Coffee, Fabula
- The Five-Minute Journal
- Listen: 118. Ignite: Bouncing Back When January & February Fall Short - Habit Change with Dr. Avanti & Dr. Tanmeet
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
In today’s conversation, Dr. Avanti and Ashley Carter, a Registered Dietician, delve into the profound impact of cultural nutrition, food stories, and access to healthy food options on the health of Black communities. Ashley shares her personal journey from growing up in a food desert with family health challenges to becoming a registered dietitian committed to culturally sensitive health education. She emphasizes the importance of understanding and preserving cultural food traditions because they hold our stories and memories. Ashley also discusses how food culture and story affect healthier eating, highlighting the work of Eat Well Exchange in providing nutrition education, culinary classes, and food access programs tailored to community needs.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Ashley's background: food desert to a dietitian
- Healing through food stories & the connections between food, culture, and health
- Balancing healthier choices with preserving cultural food traditions
- Food deserts’ impact on marginalized communities and health outcomes
- Empowering healthier choices through knowledge and debunking myths
- Addressing food insecurity with local initiatives and policy changes
Connect with Ashley:
- Instagram: @ashleyvnutrition & @eatwellexchange
- Website: eatwellexchange.org
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Dr. Avanti is joined by return guest, Dr. Tanmeet Sethi to delve into the complexities of habit formation and the common pitfalls of New Year's resolutions. They explore the neuroscience behind habits, emphasizing the role of self-compassion over self-criticism in fostering sustainable change. Their conversation highlights the importance of aligning habit formation with natural rhythms and seasons. For example, although winter is often seen as a time for new beginnings, it may be better suited for reflection and rest. They explore practical strategies for habit change, such as making the desired action easy and enjoyable, and reframe "failure" as a valuable part of the learning process.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Understanding the neuroscience of habits to change behavior
- Choosing self-compassion over self-criticism
- Aligning with natural rhythms for habit formation
- Viewing setbacks as opportunities, not failures
- Using the power of intention for change
Connect with Dr. Tanmeet:
- Website: tanmeetsethimd.com
- Substack Article: I want to revise a chapter in my less-than-6-month-old book
- Book: Joy Is My Justice
- Instagram: @tanmeetsethimd
- Quiz: Unlock your Joy Code
- Listen: Ep. 37: “Why Not Me?” Reframing Suffering through Gratitude
- Listen: Ep. 87: Transforming Suffering Into Joy with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Founder of Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health, Christopher LeMark, joins Dr. Avanti to explore the intersection of music, mental health, and community empowerment. Drawing from his own life's adversities, including childhood trauma and mental health struggles, Christopher shares how a pivotal moment in a coffee shop led him to therapy and eventually to founding his organization. He discusses the power of hip-hop in opening the conversation on mental health in the black community, and how representation is crucial, especially for black men, to feel safe and understood. They address how community support, like volunteering and financial contributions, is vital for the sustainability of the organization’s mission, and how Christopher’s organization addresses not just therapy but also basic needs like food and employment.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Christopher's journey from trauma to founding Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health
- Hip-hop's role in fostering mental health conversations
- The significance of representation in mental health advocacy for black men
- Addressing basic needs alongside therapy for holistic mental well-being
- The role of education and human intelligence in tackling mental health challenges
Connect with Christopher:
- Instagram: @coffeehiphopandmentalhealth
- Website: normalizetherapy.com, chhamh.org/cafe
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Today Dr. Avanti is joined by the visionary behind Mama Glow, Latham Thomas, to explore the transformative world of maternal healthcare, particularly within marginalized communities. Latham shares her journey, deeply rooted in her childhood experiences and the communal wisdom of the women in her family, which laid the foundation for her path in doula services and maternal care. She highlights the disparities in maternal healthcare, emphasizing the need for a systemic overhaul that prioritizes the most marginalized. She advocates for a collaborative approach between doulas, midwives, and medical professionals to foster a more inclusive, empathetic, and effective healthcare system.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Addressing maternal healthcare disparities for black and brown women
- Differentiating roles of doulas and midwives in maternal care
- Overcoming barriers to accessing doula services
- Importance of continuous education for healthcare providers
Connect with Latham:
- Instagram: @Glowmaven / @MamaGlow / @MamaGlowFoundation
- Website: mamaglow.com
- Resources: Mental Health Pocket Guide / Birthing While Black
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
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- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Dr. Avanti and Faye McCray from Well + Good are back with part 2 of their conversation, exploring the forefront of 2024 wellness trends. Today, they focus on the evolution of sauna technologies, the importance of skin barrier health, and postpartum wellness. The duo discusses how ancient practices, like Ayurveda's Svedana, are being revitalized through modern technology to enhance health benefits, especially in detoxification and longevity. The conversation also delves into the newest in wearable technology and medical trackers such as smart tampons and the ethical and privacy issues of these products.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Advancements in sauna technology
- Integrating ancient detox practices with wellness innovations
- Products focused on strengthening the skin barrier
- Postpartum wellness & support for new mothers
- Smart tampons & medical trackers: health monitoring and privacy concerns
Resources:
- Listen: 114. Key Wellness Trends to Watch in 2024, Part 1 with Faye McCray
- Well + Good 2024 Trends Report here
- Follow Well + Good: @iamwellandgood
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Today, Dr. Avanti and Faye McCray, Vice President and Head of Content at Well + Good, delve into the 2024 wellness trends. This episode is the first of a two-part series, where they delve into four of the eight wellness trends for the upcoming year. They explore the integration of wellness amenities in real estate, reflecting a growing consumer demand for wellness-oriented living spaces. Their conversation also covers the role of AI in personalizing fitness routines, emphasizing the importance of balancing technology with personal intuition and professional health advice. Additionally, they discuss the emergence of hair longevity products focused on maintaining hair health as one ages and the trend of functional comfort foods to make healthy eating more accessible and enjoyable.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The integration of wellness amenities in real estate
- Encouraging community & activity spaces for health
- Artificial Intelligence in personalized fitness
- Reflecting on ways you use your wearable technology
- Hair longevity products and the importance of scalp health
- Making comfort foods health-focused
Resources:
- Well + Good 2024 Trends Report here
- Follow Well + Good: @iamwellandgood
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Get Dr. Avanti’s Bi-weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Today, Dr. Avanti and Indu Arora explore the unique aspects of yoga for women, emphasizing the need for personalized practices based on individual life stages and Ayurvedic principles. They discuss the three stages of a woman's life - Kapha, Pitta, and Vata - and how yoga practices should be adapted for each. In addition, Indu highlights practices that support women during perimenopause and menopause. Their conversation also covers the significance of timing in yoga practices, aligning them with the body's natural rhythms for optimal benefits.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Tailoring yoga practices to individual needs and life stages
- Understanding Kapha, Pitta, and Vata stages in a woman's life
- Yoga practices to support perimenopause and menopause
- Aligning yoga practices with the body's circadian rhythm and natural cycles
- Focusing on subtle yoga practices and increasing knowledge for overall well-being
Connect with Indu:
- Instagram: @induaroraofficial
- Listen: 47. Marma Therapy & Your Energy Body with Indu Arora
- Listen: 82. Go Deeper: Unlocking the Power of Shavasana with Indu Arora
- Yoga and Ayurveda for Menopause (3 Class Series), begins January 10: click here to learn more
- Learn about Yoga Asanas, Shat Kriyas etc for dosha: Ancient Heritage Tomorrow's Vision
- Learn about Ayurvedic and Yoga Recipes and Practices for Dosha Balance and health: SOMA 100 Heritage Recipes for Self Care
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Dr. Avanti kicks off the new year with a special message, sharing exciting plans for 2024 including her upcoming book 'The Longevity Formula', a new Instagram course, and the next season of the Healing Catalyst Podcast.
Resources:
- Listen to Dr. Avanti’s favorite episodes from last year
- Ep. 79: Go Deeper: Ayurveda to Support Your Immunity with Divya Alter
- Ep. 82: Go Deeper: Unlocking the Power of Shavasana with Indu Arora
- Ep. 90: Unveiling Vulnerability: A Mother-Son Conversation on Cancer and Healing
- Ep. 103: Beyond the Tumor: Treating the Terrain of Cancer with Dr. Nasha Winters
- Ep. 107: Beyond Forgiveness: Exploring the Depths of Grace with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Today, Dr. Avanti shares her heartfelt reflections on a year that tested her resilience and strength. Battling breast cancer and completing her second book, "The Longevity Formula," she navigates through the complexities of healing and self-discovery. Avanti emphasizes the profound lessons learned: trusting oneself, others, and the divine. She sets her intention for 2024 to focus on the journey, not just the destination, and adopts "yes" as her mantra, a commitment to embracing life fully.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Reflections on overcoming challenges
- The importance of trusting oneself, others, and the divine
- 2024: focus on the process and journey vs. outcomes
- The mantra of saying “yes” & feeling it in your body
Resources:
- Listen: 83. Navigating an Unexpected Diagnosis
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Founder and CEO ofFearless Foundry, Madeline Reeves, joins Dr. Avanti to discuss the concept of human-centric business, drawing from her experience in the technology industry where she felt compelled to suppress her identity. Embracing her entrepreneurial journey, Madeline discovered the value of authenticity, leading to deeper connections and more meaningful work. She shares her challenges with rapid business growth at Fearless Foundry, which led to a restructuring of her business model to align with her values and improve her mental health. Madeline also critiques the 'girl boss' culture as a patriarchal construct and advocates for a value-driven approach to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of human connection in business.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Critique of 'girl boss' and hustle culture
- The importance and impact of human-centric business
- Experiences with identity suppression and inhumanity
- Leading with empathy
- How authenticity leads to better connections
Connect with Madeline:
- Instagram: @fearlessfoundry
- Website: fearlessfoundry.com
- Podcast: Finding Fearless
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Today, Dr. Avanti is joined by Lisa Mattam, a visionary in Ayurvedic skincare. Lisa shares her pioneering journey in creating the Ayurvedic skincare brand Sahajan at a time when such a category was unheard of. She delves into the unique challenges she faced as a South Asian woman entrepreneur, navigating a path in the wellness and skincare industry. Lisa reflects on the inspiration behind Sahajan, rooted in her quest for clean, Ayurvedic skincare suitable for her daughter, and how this personal mission transformed into a professional endeavor. Their conversation also unpacks the balancing act of merging traditional Ayurvedic knowledge with contemporary skincare science and the necessity of evidence-based claims in promoting Ayurvedic ingredients and the role of intuition in entrepreneurship and business.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Navigating entrepreneurship as a South Asian woman
- The rise of Ayurveda in the skincare industry
- Balancing tradition and science in skincare
- Nurturing intuition & resilience in business
- Mental and emotional aspects of entrepreneurship
- The growth and future of Ayurveda in the skincare industry
Connect with Lisa:
- Instagram: @sahajanskincare
- Website: sahajan.com / lisamattam.com
- Referenced book: The Artist’s Way
- Listen: 23. Ayurveda & Clean Beauty for Inner and Outer Glow with Lisa Mattam
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Dr. Avanti welcomes the President and COO of Athletic Greens, Kat Cole. Kat takes us through her transition from the food and beverage industry as the former President and COO of FOCUS Brands to the forefront of health and wellness. She sheds light on the parallels in consumer brand strategies across these sectors and her shift to a direct-to-consumer model at AG1. Kat opens up about her personal health journey and how it profoundly influenced her professional trajectory. Their conversation also navigates the challenges of marketing and manufacturing in the health and wellness industry. Furthermore, Kat highlights the role of community engagement in establishing brand authenticity and explores wellness as an influential tool in leadership, reflecting on the shift towards prioritizing health in leadership roles.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Kat Cole's transition to Athletic Greens
- Similarities in consumer brand strategies
- Challenges in health and wellness marketing
- Importance of community in brand development
- Wellness as a leadership tool
- Evolving standards in the health and wellness sector
Connect with Kat:
- Instagram: @katcoleatl / @drinkag1
- Website: drinkag1.com
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Dr. Somi Javaid is a board-certified OB/GYN, leading women’s sexual health thought leader, and menopause advocate. Today, Dr. Avanti and Dr. Javaid delve into the complexities of women's sexual health. Dr. Javaid, motivated by the gaps in traditional healthcare systems, emphasizes the multifaceted nature of sexual health, including issues like satisfaction, pain, and hormonal changes during menopause. They discuss the healthcare crisis in women's sexual health in the U.S., the health benefits of an active sexual life, and the importance of personalized hormone therapy. Their conversation also addresses misconceptions about hormone therapy and the wide range of options available to women.
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Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Sexual health as a crucial aspect of overall well-being
- Benefits of an active sexual life
- Hormonal changes and symptoms during perimenopause & menopause
- What to know about hormone therapy options
- Menopause: exercise, intermittent fasting, and lifestyle factors
- Microneedling & Botox for vaginal dysfunction
Connect with Dr. Somi:
- Website: hermd.com
- Instagram: @somijavaidmd
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Dr. Avanti and Dr. Tanmeet Sethi delve into the difference between forgiveness and grace, and the emotional healing that comes from them. Dr. Tanmeet unpacks how grace transcends forgiveness by allowing space for and acceptance of human imperfections, both in oneself and others. They discuss how grace facilitates a more personal and nuanced approach to dealing with hurtful situations, unlike the often binary nature of forgiveness. The conversation also touches on the importance of self-love and the liberating power of loving for love’s sake, emphasizing the need to nurture oneself. Dr. Tanmeet's personal revelations and Dr. Avanti's resonating experiences highlight the profound impact of embracing grace in one's journey toward emotional healing and self-discovery in relationships.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Distinction between forgiveness and grace
- Acknowledging resistance and owning emotions to reduce suffering
- Taking grace as your companion during the holidays
- How to love from all the corners of your heart
- The power of self-compassion for healing
Connect with Dr. Tanmeet:
- Website: tanmeetsethimd.com
- Substack Article: I want to revise a chapter in my less-than-6-month-old book
- Book: Joy Is My Justice
- Instagram: @tanmeetsethimd
- Quiz: Unlock your Joy Code
- Listen: Ep. 37: “Why Not Me?” Reframing Suffering through Gratitude
- Listen: Ep. 87: Transforming Suffering Into Joy with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Dr. Romie Mushtaq, neurologist and mindfulness expert, joins Dr. Avanti to discuss the critical role of hormones in brain health and the concept of the "busy brain." Dr. Romie shares her personal journey with burnout and thyroid issues, emphasizing the need for comprehensive thyroid testing, especially in women. The discussion delves into the effects of modern lifestyle factors on our circadian rhythms and brain health, advocating for aligning with natural cycles and reducing digital device usage at night. Dr. Romie also offers practical tips for managing brain health, including simple dietary changes and mindfulness practices, while highlighting the need for diverse voices in the field of mental and brain health.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The vital role of thyroid hormone in brain function and health
- "Busy Brain" Syndrome: Chronic stress, burnout, and their symptoms
- The importance of thyroid testing
- Effects of technology and lifestyle on sleep cycles
- Dr. Romie’s simple tips for brain wellness
- Highlighting the need for diverse voices in mental and brain health
Connect with Dr. Romie:
- Website: drromie.com
- Busy Brain Test: https://drromie.com/busy-brain-test/
- Book: The Busy Brain Cure
- Instagram: @DrRomie
- TEDx Talk: The powerful secret of your breath
- Listen: 67. Biohack Your Brain Through Meditation with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Today, Dr. Avanti is joined by Tara Stiles, the co-founder of Strala Yoga, best-selling author, and well-being expert who has revolutionized yoga for millions into an everyday movement that supports ease and well-being. In their conversation, they discuss the reality of how yoga is commonly taught and practiced in the West which can be trauma-inducing, and the transformative potential of trauma-informed yoga which can instead create a safe and healing environment for anyone dealing with trauma. Tara emphasizes the need for creating “space” using the breath and easeful movement, helping people to move beyond trauma-induced behaviors like isolation or over-perfectionism. They explore the idea that healing doesn't have to be hard — rather, small, consistent self-care practices can lead to significant improvements. The conversation also touches on the importance of conserving energy and gentle movement, in line with Ayurveda and Tai Chi principles, and they recommend resources for those interested in deepening their understanding of trauma-informed yoga practices.
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Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The healing environment of trauma-informed yoga
- How to create “space” using breath and movement
- Behavioral patterns associated with stress and the role of yoga in addressing them
- Self-awareness and its contribution to personal development
- Critiquing rigid yoga practices and advocating for compassionate approaches
Connect with Tara:
- Instagram: @tarastiles / @stralayoga
- Website: tarastiles.com / stralayoga.com
- Resources: The Body Keeps the Score / The Web That Has No Weaver
- Listen: 18. Tara Stiles on Slowing Down & Clearing Your Mind
- Listen: 43. Tara Stiles on Practicing Yoga in a Tai Chi Way, Part 2 of 2
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Today, Dr. Avanti hosts Dr. Amy Wheeler to explore polyvagal theory and its profound connections to Ayurveda and yoga. They discuss the intricate workings of the nervous system, emphasizing the importance of feeling internally safe and maintaining healthy relationships. The conversation delves deep into the three primary states of the nervous system, drawing parallels with Ayurvedic and yoga principles. The duo underscores the significance of connection, therapeutic alliances, and the detrimental effects of loneliness on health. They conclude by highlighting the transformative power of daily Ayurvedic and yoga practices in reprogramming the nervous system and enhancing overall well-being.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Polyvagal theory's alignment with Ayurveda and yoga
- Three states of the nervous system
- Significance of emotional safety on well-being
- Impact of loneliness on health
- Reprogramming the nervous system through Ayurvedic and yoga practices
- Influence of daily habits on overall health
Connect with Amy:
- Website: amywheeler.com & theoptimalstate.com
- Podcast: Yoga Therapy Hour
- Instagram: @theoptimalstate
- Listen: 44. Beyond Asanas: The Holistic Nature of Yoga Therapy with Dr. Amy Wheeler
- Listen: 89. Go Deeper: Emotions, Chakras, and The Endocrine System with Dr. Amy Wheeler
Resources:
- Epidemic of Loneliness Study
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Dr. Avanti is joined by Dr. Nasha Winters, a leading figure in integrative oncology. They delve into Dr. Nasha's personal history with cancer and her 32-year journey exploring the relationship between her life story and biology. She highlights the dangers of common household items, noting that fragrances from plugins, scented candles, and dryer sheets can be more harmful than cigarettes. As their conversation unfolds, it becomes evident that treating cancer isn't just about targeting the tumor but understanding and nurturing the entire terrain, from our mitochondria and epigenetics to the toxins we're exposed to. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of cancer's complexities and the promising therapies on the horizon.
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Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Dr. Nasha's personal journey with cancer and her exploration of biography and biology
- The metabolic theory of cancer and the significance of epigenetics
- Importance of nutrition, metabolism, and the effects of toxins on health
- Using high doses of melatonin to protect your DNA from radiation
- The role of the microbiome and its response to treatments
- Innovative therapies in cancer treatment: diets, psychedelics, and photodynamic therapy
Connect with Dr. Nasha Winters:
- Instagram: @drnashawinters
- Website: www.drnasha.com
- Metabolic Institue of Health: https://mtih.org
- Books:
- Mistletoe and the Emerging Future of Integrative Oncology
- The Metabolic Approach to Cancer
- Podcast: Metabolic Matters
- Resource: Adaptive Theory of Cancer
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
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- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In today’s Ask Me Anything episode, Dr. Avanti, alongside her Director of Content, Ruth Hinkle, candidly shares her multifaceted journey through breast cancer, intertwining Western medicine and Ayurveda. Avanti delves into the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of her healing process, highlighting the crucial role of community, therapy, and Ayurvedic practices. She provides insights into the supportive products and resources that were pillars during her treatment and discusses her internal struggles with perfectionism and loneliness. The episode emerges as a beacon of hope and a resourceful guide, offering a blend of personal experiences and practical advice for navigating through health crises.
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Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Navigating healing with Ayurveda and Western Medicine
- The pivotal role of therapy and mental wellness during health crises
- How community and support networks profoundly impact the healing journey
- Employing Ayurvedic practices for holistic well-being during treatment
- Supportive products and resources: A guide through Avanti's treatment journey
- Embracing authenticity while grappling with perfectionism
Resources:
- Listen: 100. Celebrating 100 Episodes: How Cancer Became My Teacher
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
- Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Jivana Tridosha Ghee Balm- use code “AVANTI” for 20% off your order
- Athletic Greens AG1
- Sahajan Skincare
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
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- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Today, Dr. Avanti openly shares her personal journey through cancer treatment with her integrative oncologist, Dr. Shelly Smekens. Their conversation explores integrative oncology's profound impact and nuances, providing a supportive guide on navigating your cancer journey or assisting loved ones. Dr. Shelly emphasizes the importance of considering both the "seed" (cancer) and the "soil" (the body and environment), aiming to manage and prevent cancer comprehensively. The episode delves into various aspects of cancer care, including specialized diets and supplements, the significance of addressing the whole person in treatment plans, and the challenges of mainstream medicine — all while offering practical advice and advocating for a personalized, integrative approach to managing the cancer treatment journey.
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AVANTI and get on your way to being your best self.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Dr. Avanti's personal healing pathway through radiation treatment
- Dr. Shelley’s insights into combining conventional and integrative cancer care
- Addressing the whole person in cancer treatment
- Tools and interventions in integrative oncology management (specialized diets, supplements)
- Navigating common challenges that arise during cancer treatment
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In the 100th episode of The Healing Catalyst podcast, Dr. Avanti reflects on her journey over the past seven months, during which she underwent treatment for breast cancer. She emphasizes the significance of reaching this milestone and expresses gratitude to her community for their unwavering support. Throughout the episode, Avanti shares five profound lessons she's learned from one of the most challenging years of her life. These lessons include the protective nature of Ayurveda, the power of connection as a form of medicine, the importance of embracing life's frictions, the necessity to discard excuses, and the beauty of seeking moments of awe in everyday life. Avanti also touches on her personal experiences, from witnessing a double rainbow in Hawaii to the transformative impact of Ayurveda during her cancer treatment.
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/AVANTI and get on your way to being your best self.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Avanti's journey with breast cancer treatment over the past 7 months
- The protective and healing qualities of Ayurveda
- The profound impact of connection and community
- Embracing life's challenges and frictions
- The importance of discarding excuses and living authentically
- Having a beginner’s mind & seeking moments of awe in daily life
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In the concluding episode of the 3-part “Go Deeper” series, Dr. Avanti continues her conversation with Chef Divya Alter, a master in Ayurvedic culinary arts. They dive deep into the nuances of herbs, spices, oils, dairy, and meat. Divya distinguishes between herbs and spices, highlighting the significance of each in Ayurvedic cooking. She underscores the medicinal properties of spices, particularly their role in digestion. The discussion on oils emphasizes the virtues of fresh, cold-pressed olive oil and the nourishing qualities of cultured ghee, while delving into the Ayurvedic perspective on dairy — advocating for milk from happy, grass-fed cows. Divya sheds light on the importance of sourcing and the ethical considerations behind food choices, emphasizing the profound connection between nourishment and one's life purpose.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Herbs vs. spices: understanding their roles in cooking
- The health benefits of ghee and olive oil
- Nourishing and medicinal properties of dairy
- Ayurveda's perspective on meat’s medicinal use and ethical sourcing
- Food's role in energy, strength, and supporting one's life purpose
Connect with Divya:
- Website: divyas.com
- Instagram: @divyaalter
- Cookbooks: What to Eat for How You Feel / Joy of Balance
- Sign up: Divya’s Masterclass Series
- Listen: 97. The Ayurvedic Plate Pt 1: Grains, Lentils, and Spices with Divya Alter
- Listen: 98. The Ayurvedic Plate Pt 2: Vegetables, Fruits, & Nuts with Divya Alter
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In part 2 of the three-part "Go Deeper" series on the Ayurvedic plate, Dr. Avanti and Chef Divya Alter continue their exploration of food and its impact on health. This episode delves into the food groups of vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. Divya, a pioneering chef and author with nearly 30 years of experience in Ayurvedic cooking, shares her insights on the differing perspectives between Western and Ayurvedic nutrition. The duo discusses the various subgroups of vegetables and fruits, offering tips on eating fruits for better digestibility and incorporating nuts and seeds into a balanced diet. With her deep knowledge and passion for teaching, Divya provides invaluable cooking tips for each food group. This episode serves as a continuation of part 1, where they discussed medicinal vs. daily foods and the food groups of grains, lentils, and beans. Stay tuned for the upcoming part 3, where they will discuss herbs and spices, oils, dairy, and conclude with a discussion on meat.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Exploring the subgroups of vegetables & their nutritional benefits
- Fruits: maximizing health benefits and guidelines for digestibility
- Nuts and seeds: what and how to eat & which to avoid
- Divya’s top cooking techniques for veg, fruits, nuts
Connect with Divya:
- Website: divyas.com
- Instagram: @divyaalter
- Cookbooks: What to Eat for How You Feel / Joy of Balance
- Sign up: Divya’s Masterclass Series
- Listen: 97. The Ayurvedic Plate Pt 1: Grains, Lentils, and Spices with Divya Alter
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In part 1 of a 3-part series, Dr. Avanti is joined by returning guest Chef Divya Alter, a renowned expert in Ayurvedic nutrition and cooking. Together, they delve deep into the Ayurvedic perspective on food, emphasizing its medicinal properties and the significance of individual constitution and seasonality. From the role of spices to the benefits of ancient grains like barley, the conversation offers a comprehensive look at Ayurvedic dietary principles. Divya also shares invaluable tips on cooking lentils and beans and the art of balancing meal components for optimal health.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Ayurveda's View on Food: the balance between daily and medicinal foods
- The significance of grains like barley & rice in Ayurvedic diets
- Lentils and Beans: digestive benefits and cooking methods
- The importance of balancing meal components & using spices
Connect with Divya:
- Website: divyas.com
- Instagram: @divyaalter
- Cookbooks: What to Eat for How You Feel / Joy of Balance
- Sign up: Divya’s Masterclass Series
- Listen: 70. Holiday Eating: Recipes & Tips for Digestion with Divya Alter
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Today, Dr. Avanti explores the transformative power of Ayurvedic Eating Principles and their potential to reshape our eating habits. By redefining our relationship with food, we can harness its medicinal qualities, leading to improved digestion, vitality, mindset, and holistic health. Dive deeper into the nuances of why the type of food in Ayurveda might not be as crucial as you think, and gather actionable insights to weave this wisdom into your daily routine.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Transforming your body's reaction to the foods you eat
- Comparing Western food ideologies with Ayurvedic beliefs
- Emphasizing mindfulness during meals
- Aligning your meals with the natural rhythms of the day
- The value of seasonal eating and the magic of ancestral recipes
- The 3 ways we relate to food to help us make better choices
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Referenced episode: 5. Finding Balance in Nature and in Ourselves
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Dr. Avanti shares a heartfelt update on her summer, emphasizing the importance of reflection as we transition from summer to fall. She opens up about her personal healing journey and gives a sneak peek into the exciting content planned for the upcoming months. Tune in, and remember, healing starts with you.
Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
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In today's episode, Dr. Avanti, alongside her Director of Content, Ruth Hinkle, responds to your inquiries about her daily routine, favorite wellness tools, and products. Join them as they navigate through Dr. Avanti's day from morning to evening, discussing strategies to optimize hormonal balance and maintain a healthy circadian rhythm. This episode offers valuable insights, encouraging listeners to tap into their own feelings to personalize their wellness routines for optimal health.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The role of routine in overall wellness
- Inside look at Avanti's daily routine
- Hormone regulation in Avanti's morning routine
- Avanti's favorite wellness tools: what she uses and why
- Identifying optimal times for work and creativity
- Tools and techniques for circadian rhythm maintenance
Products:
- Oil pulling: www.terraandco.com
- Nasal rinse: NeilMed
- Skincare: www.sahajan.com
- Red Light Therapy: www.raoptics.com
- Abhyanga: Daily Massage Oil
- AG1 Greens: drinkag1.com
- LMNT electrolytes: drinklmnt.com
- Spicewell: thespicewell.com
- Kitchari: divyas.com 15% off with discount code AVANTI15
- Spices: diasporaco.com
Resources:
- Listen: 33. Hack Your Circadian Rhythm for Sleep, Energy & Focus
- Listen: 62. Food as Medicine: The 5 Principles for Eating
- Listen: 84. Finding Purpose: A Journey to Better Health with Raina Kumra
- Listen: 85. Go Deeper: A Guide to Ayurvedic Detox with Divya Alter
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In this episode, we're discussing the profound connection between fun, play, and health, following our new monthly intention of July. Joining us is Dr. Trish Phillips, known as the “Doodle Doc”, a seasoned clinical psychologist who uniquely integrates creativity and art in her therapeutic approach. We delve into the essence of inner child work, discussing its importance and how it fosters healing through the simple joys of play and fun. Delve deeper as we navigate the fine line between play and fun, and explore how our attachment styles impact our accessibility to the inner child. Lastly, Dr. Trish provides practical advice on how to initiate the exploration of play and fun through creativity and art. Tune in to uncover the transformative power of play, fun, and inner child work on our overall health.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Exploring the concept of inner child work and its importance
- The role of play in connecting with our inner child
- The difference between play and fun
- The influence of attachment styles on accessing our inner child
- Practical strategies for incorporating play and fun through creativity and art
Connect with Dr. Trish:
- Website: www.thedoodledoc.com
- Instagram: @doodledoc
- YouTube: Dr. Trish Phillips
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Sundeep Morrison is an award-winning queer, non-binary Punjabi Sikh actor, writer, and director whose work focuses on social justice, sexuality, and gender. Sundeep uses storytelling as a means of exploring personal identity and connecting with others. Dr. Avanti and Sundeep’s conversation delves into the significance of creative expression and the power of storytelling. They share their personal practices to support creativity, emphasizing how important it is to tap into our inner selves and express ourselves creatively. Together, they explore the interplay between creativity and health.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Importance of creative expression through a multitude of platforms
- Exploring personal identity through the power of storytelling
- The profound connection between storytelling and self, others, and the world
- About Sundeep's acclaimed works, "Rag Head" and “Your Love”
- Sundeep's daily routines and practices for supporting creativity
Connect with Sundeep:
- Instagram: @sundeepmorrison
- Website: sundeepmorrison.com
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In this episode, Dr. Avanti welcomes Rea Frey, an award-winning and best-selling author known for her fiction and nonfiction books. Rea, also known as the "book doula," shares her personal journey of becoming a writer, including the health challenge that inspired her first novel. They discuss the importance of creativity in our lives, highlighting the distinction between creating, consuming, and producing. Rea offers insights into filling one's creative cup through practices like journaling and allowing the mind to wander. Their conversation also touches on the unexpected impact of motherhood on her writing and how she nurtures herself and her family.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Rea Frey's journey as an author and her health challenge
- The differences between creating, consuming, producing
- Filling the creative cup: The power of journaling and allowing the mind to wander
- Nurturing oneself through intentional self-care and conscious decisions
- Motherhood's impact on Rea's writing and personal nourishment
Connect with Rea:
- Instagram: @reafreyauthor
- Website: www.reafrey.com
- Preorder: The Other Year
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In this episode, Dr. Avanti is joined by Maria Cornejo, a renowned fashion designer known for her sustainable and inclusive approach to fashion. Maria shares her journey into the fashion industry, from being a young immigrant in England to establishing her brand in New York City. They discuss the importance of sustainable fashion and how Maria's designs aim to make both herself and other women feel good, emphasizing the need for harmony in all aspects. Maria also opens up about her experience with breast cancer and the valuable lesson she learned about self-care. She highlights the role of creativity in her health and well-being, the impact of nurturing one's creativity, and the importance of finding happiness in small things.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Maria Cornejo's journey into the fashion industry
- Sustainable fashion: Connecting with the world around us
- Creating clothing that empowers women
- Lessons learned from breast cancer and the importance of self-care
- Nurturing creativity for health and well-being
- Finding happiness in the little things and slowing down in life
Connect with Maria:
- Instagram: @zeromcornejo
- Website: zeromariacornejo.com
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, Dr. Avanti is joined by her son, Zayn Singh, for a candid conversation about her cancer journey. Zayn, a counseling and psychology student, provides supportive insights from his perspective as they delve into the emotional aspects of Avanti's experience. They explore the concept of holding two emotions simultaneously, the manifestation of stuck emotions in the energy body, and Avanti's deep inquiry into emotions such as anger, gratitude, isolation, connection, shame, freedom, guilt, and relief. Avanti shares her experience of expressing feelings she would normally hide, the challenges of hair loss and its impact on identity, and the journey of acceptance she is going through.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Avanti's cancer journey and her current emotional state
- Holding conflicting emotions: The power of "but, and, also"
- Manifestation of stuck emotions in the energy body and their physical impact
- Deep inquiry into conflicting emotions and their significance in Avanti's journey
- Identity and hair loss: Acceptance and self-acceptance
Resources:
- Listen: 83. Navigating an Unexpected Diagnosis
- Listen: 89. Go Deeper: Emotions, Chakras, and The Endocrine System with Dr. Amy Wheeler
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Zayn:
- Instagram: @zksingh
- LinkedIn: Zayn Singh
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In this episode, Dr. Avanti welcomes Dr. Amy Wheeler, a renowned expert in Yoga Therapy, to explore the connection between the endocrine system, emotions, and Ayurveda. They discuss the three-phase emotional digestive process and how imbalances in the energy body can manifest as physical dis-ease over time. Dr. Wheeler emphasizes the importance of creating space to process emotions, drawing parallels to the digestion of physical food and drink. She shares how she utilizes practices like Yoga Nidra and meditation to facilitate emotional digestion with her clients. Their conversation also covers the role of presence, expressing needs, and the influence of Ayurvedic doshas on emotional processing.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Mapping the endocrine system to the energetic from an Ayurvedic perspective
- The three-phase emotional digestive process and its impact on health
- Chakras, endocrine glands, and the connection between energy and physical health
- Creating space for emotional processing in daily life
- Utilizing Yoga Nidra and meditation for emotional digestion
- The role of presence and expressing needs in emotional well-being
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Amy:
- Website: amywheeler.com
- Podcast: Yoga Therapy Hour
- Listen: 44. Beyond Asanas: The Holistic Nature of Yoga Therapy with Dr. Amy Wheeler
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In this solo episode, Dr. Avanti focuses on the connection between emotions and our health, particularly in celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month. Drawing from her own experience with anxiety, she shares techniques to shift from anxiety to a sense of calm and peace. Utilizing the wisdom of Ayurveda, she explores tools and remedies to reduce and release anxiety, including breathwork and grounding techniques. Dr. Avanti breaks down her 3-step process known as The Counter-Balance Solution™, which can be used for any symptom. She provides examples and remedies specifically for anxiety, like grounding your body to the earth and self-massage with oil for calming the nervous system.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Ayurvedic tools for reducing and releasing anxiety
- Dr. Avanti’s 3-step process to ease any symptom
- Simple breathing techniques to calm the mind
- Grounding practices to bring stability and ease anxiety
- Self-massage with oil for calming the nervous system
Resources:
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
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- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Integrative physician and author of “Joy Is My Justice,” Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, is back with Dr. Avanti to explore the transformation of suffering into joy and how reclaiming our story can lead to healing. They discuss the differences between suffering and pain, and ways joy can help us hold our suffering with more ease. Dr. Tanmeet unpacks the science behind how toxic positivity heightens our stress response, and its role in suppressing true emotions. You’ll learn exercises for identifying and labeling emotions, as well as techniques for bringing ease and joy into the body. Dr. Tanmeet and Dr. Avanti also explore why we experience resistance, and the power of sitting with deep pain to move through it.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The distinction between suffering and pain
- Reclaiming joy and creating safety in our bodies
- Happiness vs. joy: understanding the difference
- The dangers of toxic positivity and its impact on healing
- Techniques for bringing ease and identifying emotions
- Exercises to help reclaim joy and confront resistance
Resources:
- Listen: Navigating an Unexpected Diagnosis
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Tanmeet:
- Website: tanmeetsethimd.com
- Book: Joy Is My Justice
- Instagram: @tanmeetsethimd
- Listen: “Why Not Me?” Reframing Suffering through Gratitude
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
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- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In this episode, Dr. Avanti discusses Ayurvedic rhythmic fasting and its benefits for optimal health and digestive fire. She explores the history of fasting and the difference between fasting and restriction, emphasizing that fasting is for rest and to allow the body to rest. Dr. Avanti also talks about aligning the digestive fire with the Ayurvedic clock and the circadian rhythm, and the importance of eating based on the time of day. She outlines the many benefits of fasting, explaining the role of autophagy and growth hormone stimulation, and provides three simple guidelines to follow for how to get started with fasting.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Ayurvedic rhythmic fasting and its history
- Differences between fasting and restriction
- How fasting benefits our health & digestive fire
- When and what to eat based on the time of day
- Guidelines for starting and progressing with rhythmic fasting
Resources:
- Listen: 62. Food As Medicine: The 5 Principles for Eating
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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In this episode of "Go Deeper," Dr. Avanti is joined by Ayurvedic chef and author Divya Alter to explore the Ayurvedic perspective on cleansing. Divya discusses the four types of toxins and how Ayurveda addresses each, as well as the importance of cleansing on both a physical and emotional level to keep the energy body clear. They also delve into the intensive process of Panchakarma, a one-month Ayurvedic cleanse, versus seasonal cleanses that can be done at home with simple and powerful suggestions for routines, diets, and tools of yoga. Divya emphasizes the significance of open channels, binding to remove toxins, and giving the digestive system a rest.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Ayurvedic perspective on cleansing
- The four types of toxins and how Ayurveda addresses them
- Cleansing on a physical and emotional level
- Panchakarma versus seasonal cleanses
- Simple and powerful suggestions for seasonal detox at home
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- Reset Kit 15% off with discount code AVANTI15
- Website: divyas.com
- Instagram: @divyaalter
- Cookbooks: What to Eat for How You Feel ; Joy of Balance
- Listen: 70. Holiday Eating: Recipes & Tips for Digestion with Divya Alter
- Listen: 79. Go Deeper: Ayurveda to Support Your Immunity with Divya Alter
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In this episode, Dr. Avanti explores the idea of "Cleanse and Release" as the new monthly intention, emphasizing the importance of shedding what no longer serves us in order to find alignment. She is joined by Raina Kumra, founder of Spice Well, who shares her journey of purpose-driven work and the importance of small, incremental changes to create impact and change. They discuss how our purpose, dharma, can affect our health and the four goals of life according to Ayurveda. They also emphasize the significance of looking at our lives when we have symptoms or are unwell, making small, sustainable changes, and aligning with what serves us.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The story of Raina Kumra and Spice Well
- Making small changes for big impact
- Purpose and its relationship with health
- Ayurvedic principles and the four goals of life
- The importance of alignment and shedding what no longer serves us
Resources:
- Listen: Navigating an Unexpected Diagnosis
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
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- Raina on Instagram: @kumratronic
- Spiecwell on Instagram: @spicewell
- Spicewell website: https://thespicewell.com
- 15% off discount code: SPVIP15 for 15% off any purchase.
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In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Avanti opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis, sharing the multitude of emotions she has been feeling over the past four weeks. She reflects on the love and support she's received from those around her and explores the idea of learning how to fully receive it, and how it’s brought up beliefs she has held since childhood. Taking an innovative approach to this next part of her journey, Dr. Avanti invites you to join her on this path of healing.
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Happy Spring Equinox! Dr. Avanti is here to bring you a quick update on her recent pause in the podcast and what to expect for next week.
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In this episode of "Go Deeper," Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist Indu Arora joins Dr. Avanti to discuss the benefits of sleep, rest, and Shavasana. Indu explains the difference between rest and sleep from an Ayurvedic perspective and explores the various sleep stages and their correlation to meditation. The focus of the conversation is on Shavasana's ability to help individuals "undo" and "unlearn" by giving space for emotions and discomfort to arise, and consciously working towards letting go through breath and reducing sensory overload. Indu shares different ways to practice Shavasana, when and how to do it, and five simple steps to practice it effectively.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Rest vs. sleep from an Ayurvedic perspective
- The correlation between sleep stages and meditation
- The emotional and spiritual benefits of Shavasana
- Conscious goals of letting go and moving inwards through breath
- 5 simple steps to practice Shavasana
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
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- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Indu:
- Website: www.yogsadhna.com
- Instagram: @induaroraofficial
- Book: SOMA: 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care
- Listen: 47. Marma Therapy & Your Energy Body with Indu Arora
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In this episode, Dr. Avanti is joined by Terri Cole, a licensed psychotherapist and relationship expert. The conversation focuses on the complexities of adult friendships, including the importance of setting boundaries, reassessing relationships, and recognizing how past traumas and attachment styles affect our friendships. They also discuss the value of healthy female friendships, the "liking gap" and cultural influences on definitions of love. The episode wraps up with practical tips for nurturing healthy friendships!
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Adult friendships: voluntary relationships that require reassessment
- The value of satisfying, healthy female friendships and setting boundaries
- The “Liking Gap”: how people like you more than you think
- Exploring cultural influences and beliefs about love and partnership
- Family dynamics & deconstructing your beliefs about love
- Trauma, attachment, and communication in adult friendships
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
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- Website: www.terricole.com
- Instagram: @terricole
- Podcast: The Terri Cole Show
- Listen: Ep. 22 Support Your Mental Health by Becoming a Boundary Boss with Terri Cole
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Dr. Avanti is joined by dating and relationship expert Bela Gandhi, founder of Smart Dating Academy and TEDx Speaker. They explore how to find strong love and keep it, delving into topics such as conscious awareness around what makes us happy, finding your "elevator person," common dating mistakes, key dating tips based on Bela's 15 years of experience, and strategies for keeping love strong once you've found it. They also touch on the impact relationships have on our health and the most common reasons for relationships to end. This is a fascinating episode you don’t want to miss!
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Finding your “elevator person” & key dating tips
- Conscious awareness in relationships
- Avoiding common dating mistakes
- Strengthening communication with your partner
- Strategies to keep your love strong
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
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- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Bela:
- Website: smartdatingacademy.com
- Instagram: @smartdatingacademy
- TEDx Talk The Big Secret to Finding Lasting Love | Bela Gandhi | TEDxChicago
- Podcast: Smart Dating Academy- The Podcast
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In this episode, Dr. Avanti sits down with pioneering chef and author Divya Alter for a new series "Go Deeper.” They discuss the Ayurvedic perspective on immunity, including the concept of balanced Agni for healthy immunity and digestive fire, and Bala, which represents the strength of body, mind and emotional balance. They also emphasize the importance of daily conscious awareness and the role of sleep in maintaining vitality and immunity. Divya Alter shares her knowledge on various routines, such as oil massage, tongue scraping, and eating, that can support immune function. They also offer tips on using spices, teas, food combining, and the tools of yoga to boost immunity.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Ayurvedic perspective on immunity
- Balanced Agni for healthy immunity and digestive fire
- Main factors that weaken & strengthen immunity
- Spices, teas, and food combining tips
- Routines & tools of yoga to boost immunity
- What to know about dairy and immunity
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
- Referenced episode: 33. Hack Your Circadian Rhythm for Sleep, Energy & Focus
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- Website: divyas.com
- Instagram: @divyaalter
- Cookbooks: What to Eat for How You Feel ; Joy of Balance
- Sign up: Divya’s Masterclass Series - 40% off for our community
- Listen: 70. Holiday Eating: Recipes & Tips for Digestion with Divya Alter
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In this episode, Chief Wellness Officer and co-founder at BIÂN, Mar Soraparu, joins Dr. Avanti for a conversation on making your resolutions stick. They discuss the science of habits and neuroadaptation, and how understanding the role of dopamine surges in our brain can help us replace negative habits with positive ones. They also talk about the importance of simplifying our goals and intentions, reflecting on patterns from the previous year, and treating ourselves as sacred in order to create longer, sustainable, and transformational lifestyle changes. Through meditation, mindful pauses, mantra work, breathwork, and play, they explore ways to calm the brain and make habits stick.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The science of habits and neuroadaptation
- Dopamine surges and brain biochemistry
- Replacing negative habits with positive ones
- Learning to simplify goals and set intentions
- Creating long-term, sustainable lifestyle changes
- Treating yourself as sacred: why it’s profound and powerful
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
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- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
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- Instagram: @mar.mindset
- Website: www.livebian.com
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Dr. Avanti and Abbey Stone are back for part 2 of their conversation on Wellness Trends for 2023, diving into the areas of food, fitness, and healthcare. They discuss new snackable supplements, the rise of the lupini bean, renewed interest in group fitness, and mobility as a pillar in health. They also talk about the maternal mortality crisis and how the need for a holistic approach to the birthing experience is being addressed. Abbey and Avanti also touch on the exciting advances in how virtual reality is being used to transform healthcare.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- New snackable supplements
- Rise of the lupini bean: nutritional & sustainable
- Renewed interest in group fitness
- Innovative approaches for mobility training
- Virtual reality is transforming healthcare
- Maternal mortality crisis & holistic healthcare during birth
Resources:
- 76. 2023 Beauty & Wellness Trends with Well + Good’s Abbey Stone, Part 1
- Well + Good 2023 Wellness Trends report: wellandgood.com/fitness-wellness-trends
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The VP of Content and Executive Editor of Well + Good, Abbey Stone, joins Dr. Avanti in part 1 of a 2-part conversation on the wellness trends for 2023. Today’s episode focuses on beauty and self-care, unpacking the pros and cons of various innovations and trends in biotech, hair loss, psycho-dermatology and wellness apps. Dr. Avanti and Abbey also explore how topics like sexual wellness are becoming less taboo, and how pleasure products are expanding into large retailers.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- New beauty biotech formulations: benefits & downsides
- Innovative approaches for hair loss & scalp health
- The rise of stress-relieving skin care
- De-stigmatizing sexual wellness & product expansion
- Wellness travel: pros & cons of new trends
- How wellness apps are expanding language & culture
Resources:
- Well + Good 2023 Wellness Trends report: wellandgood.com/fitness-wellness-trends
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
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In the name of celebration and rest, Dr. Avanti and her team are on pause for this week, but they are leaving you with a quick look into what to expect for the start of 2023! Dr. Avanti also shares a way to receive personalized recommendations on boosting your energy and supporting your health to kickstart the new year.
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Today, Dr. Avanti is openly and vulnerably sharing about the emotional struggles she’s been navigating over the past few months after a personal loss.. As Avanti reflects on how and why this has impacted her so deeply, she unravels the comfortable stories she’s been forced to rewrite, the old beliefs that have allowed her to stay in victimhood. Avanti shares the 5 questions, informed by Ayurveda, that she asks herself every morning that help her live consciously and help her change her life so she may strengthen her ability to continue on her own healing journey.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- How Avanti has been navigating the grief after a personal loss
- How much Mia gave to Avanti so she could give to others
- Rewriting old, convenient stories that keep you in victimhood
- Practicing awareness: 5 questions Avanti asks herself every morning
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- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
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Today, Dr. Avanti is bringing you the last of December’s compilation episodes to help you round out 2022 and prepare for a beautiful new year! This episode dives into how to heal the mind, where you’ll hear from Dr. Ellen Vora and Dr. Tanmeet Sethi on psychedelic and plant medicine, Payal Beri on an empathy mindset and self-compassion, and lastly, Dr. Romie Mustaq on the science of meditation and its effect on the brain.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The mechanism of how psychedelics & plant medicines work
- Overcoming illusions of the mind for a feeling of peace & connectedness
- Why sacred & therapeutic ceremonies offer profound healing
- The 3 types of empathy & how to tap into each
- How an empathy mindset starts with self-compassion & acceptance
- Your ego’s role in empathy & self-awareness
- 3 phases of what happens in the body & brain through meditation
- Immediate effects like improved emotion, focus, & digestion
- The power of pattern interruption through meditation
Resources:
- 72. 3 Ways to Increase Your Energy Flow
- 73. How to Eat to Heal
- 49. Ceremonial & Therapeutic Power of Psychedelic Medicine with Dr. Ellen Vora & Dr. Tanmeet Sethi
- 57. An Empathy Mindset Starts with Self with Payal Beri
- 67. Biohack Your Brain with Meditation with Dr. Romie Mustaq
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Today, we are continuing with our December intention of ‘The Healing Journey’ with a focus on eating to heal. This episode highlights the top 3 conversations on healing with food, where you’ll hear from Dr. Drew Ramsey on using traditional dietary patterns to support your health, Dr. Uma Naidoo on the gut microbiome and brain health, and Dr. Kanchan Koya, who explores spices as medicine.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The impact of food on brain health & mental health
- Using traditional dietary patterns to support your health
- What your gut microbiome is & how it works
- Help your mental health in 2 to 4 weeks with food
- How spices shaped humanity’s geography & history
- 5 starter spices, how to use them, & health benefits
Resources:
- 72. 3 Ways to Increase Your Energy Flow
- 51. Feed Your Mental Health with Dr. Drew Ramsey
- 52. The Mental Health & Microbiome Connection with Dr. Uma Naidoo
- 55. Spice Up Your Food & Health with Dr. Kanchan Koya
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As we enter the last month of the year, Dr. Avanti shares her weekly practice of reflecting on a different aspect of her life during the month of December. In the spirit of reflection and gleaning the most out of our healing journeys, today’s episode highlights the top 3 episodes from the year on how to heal with energy and ways to make the quality of your everyday life richer. You’ll hear from Michael Taylor on Tai Chi and movement as medicine, Indu Arora on the energy body and marma therapy, and Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary on sound medicine and the healing power of mantra.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Tai chi as a way of being in your body & moving through the world
- Applying softness and ease in how we move through life
- The four-step process of using tai chi in our everyday
- Marma Therapy, Acupuncture, & harmonizing the body using energy
- How Marma Therapy brings about healing and awareness
- The science of sound & why it’s critical for healing
- Therapeutic uses of sound in western & ancient healing
- 4 steps to using sound as medicine in our everyday lives
Resources:
- 42. The Healing Power of Tai Chi & Movement as Medicine with Michael Taylor
- 47. Marma Therapy & Your Energy Body with Indu Arora
- 53. Why Sound is Fundamental for Healing with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary
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Rakhi Mutta is the COO of Rupi Kaur Inc. She is a director, filmmaker, writer, and artist with a deep understanding of the creative process and the art of storytelling. Rakhi is incredibly passionate about amplifying voices and sharing the trials and tribulations of those who could serve as role models and voices for the silenced and underprivileged. You’ll hear in today’s conversation how Rakhi met Rupi Kaur and the moment she knew Rupi’s poetry would provide deep healing for so many. Tune in for this impactful conversation on why storytelling is such a powerful point of connection between people.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Rakhi’s journey as a filmmaker & creative
- How Rakhi met & became Rupi Kaur’s manager
- Amplifying voices that serve as role models for others
- Representation & reflection: the connecting power of stories
- Why we find deep healing in storytelling
Resources:
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
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- Instagram: @rakhi.mutta
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It’s Thanksgiving week in the United States, so Dr. Avanti and her team are taking a break to enjoy the holiday — but first, here’s a moment of thanks for the amazing podcast community.
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Pioneering chef and author, Divya Alter, is bringing Ayurvedic cooking to the modern world. Today, you’ll hear how she discovered Ayurveda as a teenager growing up in communist-controlled Bulgaria, and how this led her to nutritional consulting, educating, and becoming a culinary chef. With nearly 30 years of experience, Divya has so much wisdom to share, and today we get a taste as she reveals Ayurvedic tips to help us feel lighter during the holidays.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- What makes Ayurvedic cooking different from other cooking philosophies
- Tips for supporting your digestive fire before & after eating
- Prepare your body for holiday eating: recipes for teas & tonics
- What to know about life force energy & food combining
- How leftovers cause stress to your digestion
Resources:
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
- Listen: 68. Healing & Community Through the Lens of Music with Lora Branch
- Listen: 69. The Art & Medicine of Gathering with Kevin Boehm
Connect with Divya:
- Website: divyas.com
- Instagram: @divyaalter
- Sign up: Divya’s Masterclass Series plus 3 exclusive BONUS cooking classes with Divya- all 40% off for our community
- Book: Joy of Balance
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Kevin Boehm is the CEO and co-founder of the Boka Restaurant Group; he is an expert in the art of gathering and a visionary in the hospitality field. Today, get ready to fully drop into this conversation as Kevin shares his heart and passion for creating meaningful and memorable experiences. It is rich with insight and wisdom on how to create gatherings that leave a lasting impression and transform the individuals that take part.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Kevin’s start & growth in the restaurant business
- Why gathering and connecting with others is healing
- What creates a meaningful experience when gathering
- Create rich experiences by bringing together people from all walks of life
- The components of curating memorable spaces
- How different gatherings serve us based on where we are in life
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
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- Website: https://www.bokagrp.com
- Instagram: @kevinboehmboka
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Lora Branch was a rising DJ and community activist working in HIV/AIDS education when she became Dr. Avanti’s mentor 30 years ago in Chicago. Now, she’s on the show to kick off November’s monthly intention of “connection with others as medicine” through the lens of music. You’ll hear Lora’s start in the scene as one of the original DJs at the infamous “warehouse” in Chicago where House music was born. She unpacks how House music differs from other genres and dives into music as a language that connects people and has the power to heal. As we get a look inside the mind of a DJ, we truly see the power of music for healing and connection to others.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Lora’s start as a DJ & the origin story of House music in Chicago
- The spiritual aspect of House music & how it affects the brain
- Love & language: why it connects people on a deep level
- The healing aspect of music on a body & mind level
- The preparation & artistic sides of being a DJ
Resources:
- To access a special playlist by DJ Lori Branch, sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Connect with Lora:
- Website: lorabranch.com
- Instagram: @djloribranch
- Podcast: Vintage House
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Neurologist and mindfulness expert, Dr. Romie Mushtaq, is on a mission to shift the state of brain health and wellness in the workplace. Today, you’ll learn how to biohack your brain through meditation for better focus, emotional regularity, digestion, and so much more. Lead your life and career with a calm and controlled mind through Dr. Romie’s brianSHIFT™ protocol to quiet the busy brain!
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Mindfulness vs. meditation
- The science of meditation & how to biohack your brain
- 3 phases of what happens in the body & brain through meditation
- Immediate effects like improved emotion, focus, & digestion
- The power of pattern interruption through meditation
- How to connect deeper to yourself through a universal intelligence
- The brainSHIFT™ protocol to quiet the mind & heal burnout
Resources:
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Connect with Dr. Romie:
- Website & Quiz: drromie.com
- Instagram: @DrRomie
- Dr. Romie’s TEDx Talk: The powerful secret of your breath -- Romila “Dr. Romie” Mushtaq, MD | Romila Mushtaq | TEDxFargo
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Today, Dr. Avanti is bringing you a mini-episode with 5 ways to support your health this holiday season! She shares tips for reducing overwhelm and ways to weave in simple activities to keep your body fit and mind calm. It’s important to remember to prioritize YOU — even if that means setting boundaries with others.
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Mini Episodes:
- Spark This: 8 Hacks to Boost Happiness
- Spark This: 9 Secrets of the Blue Zones for Living Longer
- Spark This: Increasing Connection in an Epidemic of Loneliness
- Spark This: 6 Easy Biohacks for Better Sleep
- Spark This: 3 Ways to Increase Energy Using Breath
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
As a society, we’ve come to think and exist as though we are separate from nature. We are deeply deprived of nature, and because of this lost connection, we’ve become deprived of life-force energy. Today, Dr. Avanti is joined by the Director of the Kripalu School and the author of Rewilding, Micah Mortali to discuss how our disconnection from the wild negatively impacts our connection to self. They unpack ways we can step outside our concrete jungles and tap back into the healing powers of the natural world.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Wilderness Therapy & the healing power of nature
- Why as a society we have so much but feel so lost
- Why connection to nature increases connection to self
- How the pandemic shifted our relationship to nature
- Rewilding: ways to create a daily nature practice
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Connect with Micah:
- Website: micahmortali.com
- Book: Rewilding: Meditations, Practices, and Skills for Awakening in Nature
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Ananta Ripa Ajmera is an Ayurveda practitioner, yoga instructor, and co-founder/CEO of The Ancient Way. Today, Ananta joins Dr. Avanti to beautifully share the details of her new book, The Way of The Goddess. She takes us through the nine Indian Goddesses, the chakras each is connected to, and how we can cultivate their energies—like courage, intuition, and transformation—within us. It’s a fascinating conversation on nurturing our connection to Self and deepening our sense of purpose through the Divine within us.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Ananta’s study of the Vedas & healing trauma
- How to develop the Gross vs. Subtle intellect
- Connecting to purpose, freedom, & the Divine within us
- “A Hero’s Journey” through the lens of the Goddesses
- Navratri Festival & how the 9 Goddesses are reflected in the chakras
- The duality of the Divine masculine & feminine
Resources:
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
- Referenced episode: 57. An Empathy Mindset Starts with Self with Payal Beri
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Connect with Ananta:
- Website: theancientway.co
- Instagram: @ananta.one
- Books: The Way of The Goddess ; The Ayurveda Way
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Ananta Ripa Ajmera is an Ayurveda practitioner, yoga instructor, and co-founder/CEO of The Ancient Way. Today, Ananta joins Dr. Avanti to beautifully share the details of her new book, The Way of The Goddess. She takes us through the nine Indian Goddesses, the chakras each is connected to, and how we can cultivate their energies—like courage, intuition, and transformation—within us. It’s a fascinating conversation on nurturing our connection to Self and deepening our sense of purpose through the Divine within us.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Ananta’s study of the Vedas & healing trauma
- How to develop the Gross vs. Subtle intellect
- Connecting to purpose, freedom, & the Divine within us
- “A Hero’s Journey” through the lens of the Goddesses
- Navratri Festival & how the 9 Goddesses are reflected in the chakras
- The duality of the Divine masculine & feminine
Resources:
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
- Referenced episode: 57. An Empathy Mindset Starts with Self with Payal Beri
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Connect with Ananta:
- Website: theancientway.co
- Instagram: @ananta.one
- Books: The Way of The Goddess ; The Ayurveda Way
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
There are 5 hidden toxins in Ayurveda that go beyond environmental pollutants or pesticides in food. Did you know your relationships, work, and lifestyle contribute to the toxic load in your body and mind? For optimal health, we need to digest and metabolize all physical and emotional toxins, and we do this through having a strong digestive fire. In today’s episode, Dr. Avanti breaks down each of the 5 hidden toxins to be aware of, and the 3 steps to reducing your toxic load.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The 5 sources of every day, hidden toxins
- Why we need a strong digestive fire to digest physical & emotional toxins
- Beyond food: diet is everything you consume through your senses
- How to do a toxic load inventory & get quick wins
- Ways to strengthen your digestive fire for optimal health
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Referenced Episodes: A Simple Routine to Prevent Chronic Illness ; Food as Medicine: The 5 Principles for Eating
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
There are 5 hidden toxins in Ayurveda that go beyond environmental pollutants or pesticides in food. Did you know your relationships, work, and lifestyle contribute to the toxic load in your body and mind? For optimal health, we need to digest and metabolize all physical and emotional toxins, and we do this through having a strong digestive fire. In today’s episode, Dr. Avanti breaks down each of the 5 hidden toxins to be aware of, and the 3 steps to reducing your toxic load.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The 5 sources of every day, hidden toxins
- Why we need a strong digestive fire to digest physical & emotional toxins
- Beyond food: diet is everything you consume through your senses
- How to do a toxic load inventory & get quick wins
- Ways to strengthen your digestive fire for optimal health
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Referenced Episodes: A Simple Routine to Prevent Chronic Illness ; Food as Medicine: The 5 Principles for Eating
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Today, Dr. Avanti is delving into how to use the Principle of Ayurvedic Eating to shift our habits and utilize food as medicine. By changing our approach to eating, we can change the way our body receives food to optimize our digestion, energy, mood, and overall health. Learn why ‘what’ you eat is actually the least important factor in Ayurvedic eating, and gain tools for implementing this approach into your life right now.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- How to optimize the way your body receives food
- The Western vs. Ayurvedic perspective of food
- Ayurvedic eating: Why ‘what’ you eat is least important
- Making the act of eating your central focus
- How much to eat based on the time of day
- Eating seasonally & embracing traditional family recipes
- The 3 ways we experience food to determine what to eat
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Referenced Episode: 5. Finding Balance in Nature and in Ourselves
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Today, Dr. Avanti is delving into how to use the Principle of Ayurvedic Eating to shift our habits and utilize food as medicine. By changing our approach to eating, we can change the way our body receives food to optimize our digestion, energy, mood, and overall health. Learn why ‘what’ you eat is actually the least important factor in Ayurvedic eating, and gain tools for implementing this approach into your life right now.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- How to optimize the way your body receives food
- The Western vs. Ayurvedic perspective of food
- Ayurvedic eating: Why ‘what’ you eat is least important
- Making the act of eating your central focus
- How much to eat based on the time of day
- Eating seasonally & embracing traditional family recipes
- The 3 ways we experience food to determine what to eat
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Referenced Episode: 5. Finding Balance in Nature and in Ourselves
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- How a daily routine reduces stress & promotes healing
- Why you need to reset your circadian rhythm daily
- Ways to optimize the release of melatonin & cortisol
- Dr. Avanti’s “321-123 Routine” to prevent illness
- Simple Ayurvedic practices for morning & evening
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Circadian Rhythm: 33. Hack Your Circadian Rhythm for Sleep, Energy & Focus
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- How a daily routine reduces stress & promotes healing
- Why you need to reset your circadian rhythm daily
- Ways to optimize the release of melatonin & cortisol
- Dr. Avanti’s “321-123 Routine” to prevent illness
- Simple Ayurvedic practices for morning & evening
Resources:
- Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
- Circadian Rhythm: 33. Hack Your Circadian Rhythm for Sleep, Energy & Focus
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- Subscribe, Rate, and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- Subscribe, Rate, and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- How we accumulate qualities of fire during summer
- Ways our eyes, skin, and digestion are affected
- Which emotions are heightened during summer
- What to add to your drinks instead of ice
- Best food and drinks to stay cool & hydrated
- What to know about vitamin D for the summer
- Summertime routines: exercise and tools of yoga
Resources:
- LMNT: drinklmnt.com
- Circadian Rhythm: 33. Hack Your Circadian Rhythm for Sleep, Energy & Focus
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- How we accumulate qualities of fire during summer
- Ways our eyes, skin, and digestion are affected
- Which emotions are heightened during summer
- What to add to your drinks instead of ice
- Best food and drinks to stay cool & hydrated
- What to know about vitamin D for the summer
- Summertime routines: exercise and tools of yoga
Resources:
- LMNT: drinklmnt.com
- Circadian Rhythm: 33. Hack Your Circadian Rhythm for Sleep, Energy & Focus
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- The positive impact of having a growth mindset
- How your values serve as a compass for growth
- Why discomfort is necessary for growth
- Tactical ways to nurture a growth mindset each day
- Using physical discomfort for growth opportunities
- How your growth mindset will serve others
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Follow Kevin:
- Instagram: @speshlkchi
- Website: https://www.thealtitudegroupinc.com
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- The positive impact of having a growth mindset
- How your values serve as a compass for growth
- Why discomfort is necessary for growth
- Tactical ways to nurture a growth mindset each day
- Using physical discomfort for growth opportunities
- How your growth mindset will serve others
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Follow Kevin:
- Instagram: @speshlkchi
- Website: https://www.thealtitudegroupinc.com
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- How the social justice mindset is connected to yoga philosophy
- Decolonization of yoga and wellness
- Why social justice requires action and self-reflection
- Where to start with dismantling systems of oppression
- Social justice mindset as medicine for the community & individual
- When judgment and anger are healthy
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Referenced Resources:
- Dr. Shyam Ranganathan
- Susanna Barkataki
- Yoga is Dead Podcast
Follow Anusha:
- Instagram: @shantiwithin
- Book: Meditation with Intention
- Website: shantiwithin.com
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- How the social justice mindset is connected to yoga philosophy
- Decolonization of yoga and wellness
- Why social justice requires action and self-reflection
- Where to start with dismantling systems of oppression
- Social justice mindset as medicine for the community & individual
- When judgment and anger are healthy
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Referenced Resources:
- Dr. Shyam Ranganathan
- Susanna Barkataki
- Yoga is Dead Podcast
Follow Anusha:
- Instagram: @shantiwithin
- Book: Meditation with Intention
- Website: shantiwithin.com
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- The 3 types of empathy & how to tap into each
- Empathy for others vs. empathy for self
- How an empathy mindset starts with self-compassion & acceptance
- Your ego’s role in empathy & self-awareness
- Ways to develop and strengthen an empathy mindset
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- Instagram: @payalberi
- Website: www.rkempathy.com
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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:
- The 3 types of empathy & how to tap into each
- Empathy for others vs. empathy for self
- How an empathy mindset starts with self-compassion & acceptance
- Your ego’s role in empathy & self-awareness
- Ways to develop and strengthen an empathy mindset
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
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- Instagram: @payalberi
- Website: www.rkempathy.com
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- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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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:
- How Dr. Kung rediscovered the medicine of her ancestors
- The energy body as the blueprint for the physical body
- Acupuncture, acupressure & why the flow of energy is so important
- Cupping, Guasha, Moxa: healing modalities of TCM
- Two acupressure points to increase energy
- Simple guasha routine for facial rejuvenation
Resources:
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- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
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- Instagram: @dr.debbie.kung
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- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
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- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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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:
- How Dr. Kung rediscovered the medicine of her ancestors
- The energy body as the blueprint for the physical body
- Acupuncture, acupressure & why the flow of energy is so important
- Cupping, Guasha, Moxa: healing modalities of TCM
- Two acupressure points to increase energy
- Simple guasha routine for facial rejuvenation
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Follow Debbie:
- Instagram: @dr.debbie.kung
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- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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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:
- Dr. Kanchan’s journey into the world of spices
- How spices shaped humanity’s geography & history
- The bioactive ingredients in spices & their health benefits
- 5 starter spices and how to use them
- 3 tips for getting comfortable using spices as medicine
Resources:
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- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Follow Dr. Kanchan:
- Website: spicespicebaby.com
- IG: @chiefspicemama
- YouTube: Chief Spice Mama
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- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
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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:
- Dr. Kanchan’s journey into the world of spices
- How spices shaped humanity’s geography & history
- The bioactive ingredients in spices & their health benefits
- 5 starter spices and how to use them
- 3 tips for getting comfortable using spices as medicine
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.
Follow Dr. Kanchan:
- Website: spicespicebaby.com
- IG: @chiefspicemama
- YouTube: Chief Spice Mama
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- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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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:
- Naturopathic versus allopathic medicine
- Four guiding pillars of naturopathy
- How the patient’s story is where the medicine lies
- Healing happens when we look beyond the physical body
- Naturopathic approach: where to start
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective
Follow Dr. Ben:
- Website: livebian.com/nutrition
- Find a Naturopathic Doctor: aanmc.org
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- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- Naturopathic versus allopathic medicine
- Four guiding pillars of naturopathy
- How the patient’s story is where the medicine lies
- Healing happens when we look beyond the physical body
- Naturopathic approach: where to start
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective
Follow Dr. Ben:
- Website: livebian.com/nutrition
- Find a Naturopathic Doctor: aanmc.org
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- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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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:
- Combining neurology & Ayurveda in Dr. Kulreet’s medical practice
- The science of sound & why it’s critical for healing
- Therapeutic uses of sound in western & ancient healing
- Using mantras vs. affirmations for rewiring your brain
- 4 steps to using sound as medicine in our everyday lives
- Daily chakra mantra for creating physical change
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access The Chakra Mantra Meditation from this episode.
Follow Dr. Kulreet:
- Website: healthydirections.com/dr-kulreet-chaudhary
- Facebook page: facebook.com/drkulreetchaudhary
- Book: Sound Medicine
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- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- Combining neurology & Ayurveda in Dr. Kulreet’s medical practice
- The science of sound & why it’s critical for healing
- Therapeutic uses of sound in western & ancient healing
- Using mantras vs. affirmations for rewiring your brain
- 4 steps to using sound as medicine in our everyday lives
- Daily chakra mantra for creating physical change
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access The Chakra Mantra Meditation from this episode.
Follow Dr. Kulreet:
- Website: healthydirections.com/dr-kulreet-chaudhary
- Facebook page: facebook.com/drkulreetchaudhary
- Book: Sound Medicine
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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Today, 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:
- What your gut microbiome is & how it works
- The connection between the gut, mental health & cognitive function
- Foods that disrupt & support the gut microbiome
- Turning your kitchen into a food pharmacy & 3 important kitchen skills
- How to impact your mental health in 2 to 4 weeks with food
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
Follow Dr. Uma:
- Website: umanaidoomd.com
- IG: @drumanaidoo
- Book: This Is Your Brain on Food
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- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
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- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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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:
- What nutritional psychiatry is and what brought Dr. Drew into this field
- The impact of food on brain health & mental health
- How food & community benefit our mental health
- Using traditional dietary patterns to support your health
- The 8 power player foods for anxiety & depression
- 3 tips to start supporting your brain and mental health
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
Follow Dr. Drew:
- Website: drewramseymd.com
- IG: @drewramseymd
- Book: Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety
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- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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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:
- What a sacred plant medicine ceremony is
- What to expect if you participate in ceremony
- Surrendering to your experience during ceremony
- Who can benefit from this medicine
- How to find a place for treatment & what to know about finding a practitioner
- The future of these psychedelic & plant medicines
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
- Listen to Part 1: 49. Ceremonial & Therapeutic Power of Psychedelic Medicine with Dr. Ellen Vora & Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, Part 1 of 2
Follow Dr. Ellen:
- Website: ellenvora.com
- IG: @ellenvoramd
- Dr. Ellen’s book: The Anatomy of Anxiety
- Listen: 28. Psychedelics & Integrative Psychiatry for Mental Health with Dr. Ellen Vora
Follow Dr. Tanmeet:
- Website: tanmeetsethimd.com
- IG: @tanmeetsethimd
- Listen: 37. “Why Not Me?” Reframing Suffering through Gratitude with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi
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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:
- The mechanism of how psychedelics & plant medicines work
- History of plant medicine in indigenous cultures
- The power of quieting our ‘Default Mode Network’ in a psychedelic ceremony
- Overcoming illusions of the mind for a feeling of peace & connectedness
- Why sacred & therapeutic ceremonies offer profound healing
- Having gratitude for modern and ancient medicine and care
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
Follow Dr. Ellen:
- Website: ellenvora.com
- IG: @ellenvoramd
- Dr. Ellen’s book: The Anatomy of Anxiety
- Listen: 28. Psychedelics & Integrative Psychiatry for Mental Health with Dr. Ellen Vora
Follow Dr. Tanmeet:
- Website: tanmeetsethimd.com
- IG: @tanmeetsethimd
- Listen: 37. “Why Not Me?” Reframing Suffering through Gratitude with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
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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:
- Basics of Ayurveda & what to know about your Dosha
- How to use The Golden Principle to address your symptoms
- Actionable ways to begin processing your emotions
- Popular cleanses vs. an Ayurvedic digestive reset/detox
- 3 simple ways to support transitioning from winter to spring
- Best ways to help your body prepare for deep sleep
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
- NAMA: ayurvedanama.org
- Listen: 47. Marma Therapy & Your Energy Body with Indu Arora
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- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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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:
- How discovering yoga & Ayurveda as a teenager in India set Indu on her life path
- The connection between Marma Therapy & Acupuncture
- How Marma Therapy brings about healing and awareness
- What to expect from a Marma Therapy session
- The different types of Marma Points & what they affect
- Harmonizing our energy with the energy of the Universe
- Daily practices for accessing the power of Marma Therapy
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
Follow Indu:
- Website: https://www.yogsadhna.com
- IG: @induaroraofficial
- Upcoming programs with Indu: https://www.yogsadhna.com/upcoming/index
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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:
- Dana’s journey from studying Art History at Stanford to becoming a Feng Shui Master
- How the decline of Dana’s health led her to Feng Shui
- How Dana took her power back & began listening to her intuition
- The power of simplicity, intention, and choosing to feel joy
- Actionable steps to increase the energy flow in your home
- How to change your habits by the way you organize your home
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
- Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
Follow Dana:
- Website: fengshuidana.com
- IG: @thetaoofdana
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- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
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- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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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:
- Justine’s unique perspective on life from the polarity of her parents
- How Justine’s grandfather taught her about energy through his faith
- The layers to Justine’s healing journey with multiple sclerosis
- How Justine integrated modern medicine with energy medicine
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Follow Justine:
- Website: justinefedak.com
- BIÂN Chicago: livebian.com
- Instagram: @justinefedak
- LinkedIn: Justine Fedak
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- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
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- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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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:
- Coming to yoga for the physical movement to discover it’s so much more
- How we begin changing the commodification of yoga in the West
- The various tools of yoga that are used in Yoga Therapy
- What Dr. Amy learned in India about our illusion of control
- Regaining our joy through Yoga Therapy
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Follow Amy:
- Website: amywheeler.com
- Ebook & App: theoptimalstate.com
- Podcast: Yoga Therapy Hour
- Referenced book: The Untethered Soul
- Referenced artist: CKay
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- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
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- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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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:
- How Tara’s dance background influences how she teaches yoga
- Fluidity vs. rigidity in yoga & ease as a central part of Strala Yoga
- The unique integration between yoga and tai chi that Tara and Michael teach
- Integrating yoga into all aspects of your life
- Using traditions & techniques to create your own style and experience
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Follow Tara & Strala Yoga:
- Website: stralayoga.com
- IG: @stralayoga
- IG: @tarastiles
- Listen: The Healing Power of Tai Chi & Movement as Medicine with Michael Taylor, Part 1 of 2
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- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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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:
- Tai chi as a way of being in your body & moving through the world
- Applying softness and ease in how we move through life
- Creating harmony with your breath and body
- The differences between the various martial & healing arts
- The four-step process of using tai chi in our everyday
- Tai chi’s role in health and longevity
Resources:
- Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
Follow Strala Yoga & Michael Taylor:
- Website: stralayoga.com
- IG: @stralayoga
- IG: @miketaylor8
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: The Healing Catalyst
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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:
- Redefining ‘trends’ as shifts & movements within health/wellness
- The need for more inclusivity in wellness & amplifying the voices of BIPOC
- What to know about cellular-health-focused skincare
- Mind/body/spirit approach to fitness training
- How employers will be providing mental health benefits
- Kate’s advice for going into 2022
Resources:
- Join the January Jumpstart Challenge guided by Dr. Avanti.
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
Follow Well+Good:
- Website: wellandgood.com
- IG: @iamwellandgood
- Full Trend Report: wellandgood.com/fitness-wellness-trends
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
- Episode 33: Hack Your Circadian Rhythm for Sleep, Energy & Focus
- Episode 18: Tara Stiles on Slowing Down & Clearing Your Mind
- Episode 16: Spinning Thoughts? 3-Steps to Calm Your Mind
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
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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:
- Going from corporate America to Mindbodygreen
- Colleen’s healing story of facing a life-threatening pulmonary embolism
- Sleep vs. rest and how preparing for rest begins in the morning
- Colleen’s daily routine when it comes to sleep hygiene
- Prioritizing joy & rest to down-regulate your nervous system
Resources:
- Sign-up for the Energy Reset Masterclass
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
Follow Colleen:
- Website: mindbodygreen.com
- IG: @mindbodygreen ; @colleenwachob
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
- Episode 33: Hack Your Circadian Rhythm for Sleep, Energy & Focus
- Episode 31: Healing Hormones & Overcoming Burnout with Dr. Mariza Snyder
- Episode 18: Tara Stiles on Slowing Down & Clearing Your Mind
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- Dr. Sethi’s journey as a mother of a child with a life-threatening illness
- How Dr. Sethi & Dr. Avanti have reframed deep levels of pain into gratitude
- How to meet your pain & reduce suffering by turning to ‘thank you’
- Why gratitude is not toxic positivity
- Suffering will crack you open to shine brighter & expand your capacity to hold more
- The power in asking “why not me?”
Resources:
- Sign-up for the Energy Reset Masterclass
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
Follow Dr. Sethi:
- Website: https://tanmeetsethimd.com
- IG: @tanmeetsethimd
- TEDx Talk: Two Words That Can Change Your Life
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
- Episode 35. Gang Violence to Yoga: Following Your Inner Whisper with Rosie Acosta
- Episode 27. Simple Tools to Foster Self-Compassion & Reduce Suffering with Dr. Kristin Neff
- Referenced articles: The Connection Prescription ; Loneliness and The Workplace
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- How yoga was Rosie’s ladder to a better life
- Rosie’s experience of being disembodied as a child
- Connecting to the quiet voice within you
- Choosing a path different from those around you
- What Rosie would tell her younger self
Resources:
- Sign-up for the Energy Reset Masterclass
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
Follow Rosie:
- Website: radicallyloved.com
- IG: @rosieacosta
- Podcast: Radically Loved
- Book: You Are Radically Loved
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
- Episode 26: Fasting is Not a Fad. Why Ayurvedic Rhythmic Fasting has Survived the Test of Time
- Episode 20: The Science of Stress: 5 Ways to Break the Cycle
- Episode 18: Tara Stiles on Slowing Down & Clearing Your Mind
- Episode 10: Hidden Toxins: The 5 Sources You Need to Know
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- What the circadian rhythm is & how it affects our health
- The 2 key hormones that affect our circadian rhythm
- How light, food, and stressors affect our circadian rhythm
- What we can do on a daily basis to optimize performance
- Activities to calm your nervous system
- When to eat to optimize your blood sugar regulation
Resources:
- Sign-up for the Energy Reset Masterclass
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
- Episode 31: Healing Hormones & Overcoming Burnout with Dr. Mariza Snyder
- Episode 20: The Science of Stress: 5 Ways to Break the Cycle
- Episode 19: The Energy Trifecta for Healing Fatigue & Burnout with Dr. Amy Shah
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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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:
- How Dr. Mariza’s childhood trauma led her to becoming a hormone expert
- Discovering a lineage of hormonal imbalance
- How environmental factors, nutrition, and mindset affect hormones
- 3 simple ways to begin balancing your hormones
- The four phases of a woman’s cycle & tapping into the power of each
- Nutrition and activities for each of the four phases of the menstrual cycle
Follow Dr. Mariza:
- IG: @drmariza
- Website: www.drmariza.com
- Book: The Essential Oils Menopause Solution
- Podcast: Essentially You
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
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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:
- Heal by understanding your patterns of behavior without being stuck in the past
- How fear is driving our need to control others
- Why you want to explore your relationship with death
- Shifting from the fear of exposure to making your internal terrain stronger
- Everyone has a story—listening with an open mind & heart
- Exploring spirituality as a way to heal and grow
Follow Amy:
- IG: @dramyrobbins
- Website: dramyrobbins.com
- Podcast: Life, Death and the Space Between
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
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This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- Jess’s healing journey: body dysmorphia, low self-esteem, & chronic sinus infections
- Tapping into your inner knowing & learning to listen to your body
- The connection between illness & spiritual awakenings
- Letting go of your old identities for growth
- Changing your relationship to your symptoms
Follow Jessica:
- Jessica’s Book Be.
- Podcast: The SimplyBe. Podcast
- Website: jessicazweig.com ; simplybeagency.com
- Instagram: @jessicazweig ; @simplybeagency
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
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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:
- Community as a component of health & the division society is experiencing
- Ways to naturally address anxiety and depression
- How we are trained to distrust our internal guidance
- How psychedelics & Ketamine treatments can be used medicinally to help depression
- Dr. Avanti’s experience using medical Ketamine treatments
- Embracing vulnerability and leaning into our emotions
Follow Dr. Vora:
- Instagram: @ellenvoramd
- Website: ellenvora.com
Resources:
- Sign-up for the Energy Reset Masterclass: avanti-kumar-singh.mykajabi.com/energy-reset
- Join The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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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:
- Tender vs. fierce self-compassion and why we need both
- Why self-compassion is the best practice for difficult times
- How self-compassion increases authenticity
- The connection between gender equality and self-compassion
- Why it’s critical we turn inward to ask ourselves what we need
- Why men are more self-compassionate than women
Follow Dr. Neff:
- Instagram: @NeffSelfCompassion
- Website: self-compassion.org
- Book: Fierce Self-Compassion
- Documentary: The Horse Boy
Resources:
- Sign-up for the Energy Reset Masterclass: avanti-kumar-singh.mykajabi.com/energy-reset
- Join The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- Fasting vs. Restriction: the intention behind each
- Autophagy for cell renewal and rejuvenation
- Keep toxins low and vital energy high for optimal health
- Benefits of fasting & coordinating your eating with the path of the sun
- How to approach Ayurvedic Rhythmic Fasting
Resources:
- Sign-up for the Energy Reset Masterclass: avanti-kumar-singh.mykajabi.com/energy-reset
- Join The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
- Referenced episode: The Principle of Ayurvedic Eating: Using Food as Medicine
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
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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:
- Nitika’s healing journey: the social, emotional, and physical effect of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
- How living with chronic illness affected Nitika’s relationships and career
- The profound impact of having a community that makes you feel seen
- Why Nitika became a voice for others living with chronic illness
Follow Nitika:
- Instagram: @nitikachopra
- Website: nitikachopra.com
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
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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:
- Revolutionizing the makeup industry & how Bobbi’s curiosity drives her
- Why Bobbi decided to become a health coach
- The development of Bobbi’s supplement line from her own personal needs
- Being a working mom running a multi-million dollar company
- Bobbi’s non-negotiables for health and wellness
Follow Bobbi:
- Instagram: @justbobbidotcom ; @jonesroadbeauty
- Website: justbobbi.com ; jonesroadbeauty.com
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
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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:
- The creation of Sahajan: Lisa’s evidence-based, Ayurvedic skincare line
- How gut health toxin buildup will reflect on the skin
- 3 skincare tips that are critical for healthy skin
- 3 of Lisa’s favorite Ayurvedic skincare ingredients for anti-aging
- Simple DIY Ayurvedic face mask recipes for skin rejuvenation
Resources:
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
- Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Visit sahajan.com and use the discount code “avanti15” for 15% off!
Follow Lisa:
- Instagram: @sahajanskincare
- Website: sahajan.com ; lisamattam.com
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- Terri’s life changing moment at her first Alcoholics Anonymous meeting
- How we take on the feelings of others - learning to separate what’s yours vs. theirs
- The connection between internal boundaries and relationships
- The most important clues that you lack boundaries
- How to reflect on your relationship with saying ‘no’
- Actionable steps to start establishing boundaries in your relationships
Resources:
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
- Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen: The 3 Powerful Steps I Took To Heal My Depression… And 10 Signs You Might Need Help To Heal Yours
Follow Terri:
- Free Gift: boundarybossbook.com
- Instagram: @terricole
- Website: terricole.com
- Book: Boundary Boss
- Podcast: The Terri Cole Show
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- How anxiety and depression coexist
- The 10 warnings signs of depression
- How Dr. Avanti “explained away” the signs of her depression
- The 3 powerful steps Dr. Avanti took to heal her depression
- How to increase serotonin and oxytocin to help ease depression
- Why you want to get natural daylight every morning
- How to make small changes in your diet to help the gut-brain axis
Resources:
- Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Join The Healing Catalyst Collective
- Dr. Avanti’s Referenced IG Post
- Global numbers for depression: who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression
- NIMH numbers for depression in US: nimh.nih.gov/health/statistics/major-depression
- Andrew Huberman, Stanford University: Huberman Lab
- Suicide prevention hotline: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
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:
- How regulation vs. dysregulation of the HPA axis affects the body's stress response
- The symptoms of HPA axis dysregulation you may be experiencing daily
- How regulating sleep, blood sugar and inflammation influences stress hormones
- Using the Optimizing Health Pyramid™ to heal the HPA axis
- 5 specific ways to support the HPA axis and stress hormones
Resources:
- Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
- Join The Healing Catalyst Collective to receive the Optimizing Health Pyramid resource!
- Stress in America: January 2021 Stress Snapshot” from the American Psychological Association (APA)
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified medical doctor with training from Cornell, Columbia and Harvard, and she specializes in food allergies, hormones, and gut health. Her new book, "I’m So Effing Tired”, explores how exhaustion should not be your normal, and explains how to regain your energy through what and when you eat, and by managing stress. Today, Dr. Amy joins Dr. Avanti to break down how to heal the three sides of our “energy trifecta” to overcome fatigue and burnout, providing actionable steps you can begin implementing today!
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- The pressure of gender and cultural expectations
- How assimilating into American culture affected Dr. Amy’s view of medicine
- Misconceptions around “adrenal fatigue” & the concept of “miracle pills”
- Tips for healing your gut, immune system, & hormones for increased energy
- Dr. Amy’s one daily non-negotiable related to light exposure
Resources:
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
- Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
Follow Dr. Amy:
- Website: amymdwellness.com
- Instagram: @fastingmd
- Book: I’m So Effing Tired
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Book: The Health Catalyst
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Tara Stiles is the founder of Strala Yoga and the author of Clean Mind, Clean Body where she takes you through a 4-week reset for your mind, body, and spirit. In today’s episode, Tara shares how she got started in yoga, and how she’s evolved in the way she teaches and thinks about the practice. Dr. Avanti and Tara unpack their perspectives on healing, exploring the power of mindset and its role in health. They wrap up this nourishing and inspiring conversation with some fun and personal rapid-fire questions!
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- How Tara found yoga & how her teaching style has evolved
- The path of bringing yoga and Ayurveda to more people
- Changing your mindset before your diet
- What Tara’s learned about slowing down & doing less
- The future of wellness with respect to representation
Follow Tara:
- IG: @tarastiles
- Website: tarastiles.com
- Book: Clean Mind, Clean Body
Resources:
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Book: The Health Catalyst
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
As nature begins to transition from winter to spring, we should do the same. In this episode, Dr. Avanti is bringing you 5 tools to support your body and mind during this seasonal transition. Promoting healthy digestion and gut health is important for immunity, and by implementing Dr. Avanti’s actionable tips, you’ll support the movement of toxins from your body and help decrease symptoms such as allergies or weight gain.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- How seasonal transitions are connected to gut health
- Being gentle & kind to yourself as you change your seasonal routine
- How to reduce allergies, weight gain, & other seasonal change symptoms
- Why you want to move heaviness & moisture from the body
- Tea recipe for burning out toxins and moving mucus from the body
- Foods, movement, and breath practices for the winter to spring transition
Resources:
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
- Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
- Listen: 15. The Science of Habits and Helping Addiction ; 16. Spinning Thoughts? 3-Steps to Calm Your Mind
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Book: The Health Catalyst
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Are you feeling trapped or having anxious, spinning thoughts? Today, Dr. Avanti is sharing her 3-step process, The Counter-Balance Solution™, for calming your mind by dropping into your body. These simple, in-the-moment solutions will help you shift anxious thoughts and move into a grounded state of being.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Applying The Counter-Balance Solution™ for anxiety
- 3 remedies to help shift negative thoughts
- Ways to ground your body to the Earth
- How to extend your exhale to move from your mind into your body
- Using self-massage with oil to calm your mind
Resources:
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
- Book: The Health Catalyst
- Click here to listen and subscribe to The Kelli Show!
- Listen: Overcoming My Own Limiting Beliefs
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Today, Dr. Avanti unpacks how our brain biochemistry leads us to abandon positive habits and New Year’s resolutions, not a lack of willpower. Through food, alcohol, shopping, and other behaviors, our brains get a rush of the feel-good hormone dopamine, which can result in cravings and even addiction. She provides resources and easy tips for bringing your brain biochemistry back into homeostasis so you can heal and calm your mind!
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- How our brain chemistry leads us to abandon New Year’s resolutions
- The common stressors that cause dopamine surges
- Why processed foods can be addictive
- The change in brain chemistry that leads to addiction
- 3 ways you can calm your brain using Ayurveda
- Quick & easy food changes with profound effects
Resources:
- Sign-up to become a founding member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.
- Referenced article: The resolution solution
- Click here to listen and subscribe to The Kelli Show!
- Listen: Overcoming My Own Limiting Beliefs
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
- Book: The Health Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Kelli Tennant, host of The Kelli Show and CEO of Soulfire Productions, joins Dr. Avanti for a vulnerable conversation on limiting beliefs, cultural expectations, and being a woman in medicine. Dr. Avanti shares her experience with self-judgment, and what she’s learned about sitting with uncomfortable emotions. This is a heart-opening conversation on Dr. Avanti’s journey that you don’t want to miss!
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- How limiting beliefs manifest throughout our lives
- Dr. Avanti’s journey with self-judgment
- Balancing social & cultural expectations with staying true to yourself
- Being a woman in medicine & following her own path
- Showing grace & allowing yourself to change your mind
- How Dr. Avanti’s spiritual practice guides her
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
- Book: The Health Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
As we approach the end of 2020, Dr. Avanti invites you into reflection as she shares 5 lessons she’s learned during this time. For our well-being, it’s important to process and digest our experiences and physical and emotional reactions to what’s outside of us. Between the global pandemic and political unrest in the U.S., there has been plenty to process and eliminate! May we all move into 2021 with grace and gratitude for the lessons learned this year.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Why we need to process our physical & emotional reactions
- Understanding how we are connected to everything & everyone
- Reflecting on your relationships
- The healing power of nature and breath
- Getting curious about symptoms & listening to your inner wisdom
Referenced Episodes:
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- Processing Emotional and Physical Toxins
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- Identifying Soft-Addictions to Reduce Inflammation
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
- Book: The Health Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Today, Dr. Avanti explores the connection between stressors and inflammation, and how our daily choices are either supporting or weakening our health. Many of us resort to “soft-addictions” such as overeating or cleaning incessantly when we are in a stress response, which increases inflammation. Learning healthy coping strategies is crucial for maintaining good health, and depending on the emotional response you experience (anxiety, anger, or sadness), the remedies will differ. Tune in to discover which foods, routines, and yoga practices can support you most!
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- What’s happening in your body during stress & how to control it
- Why it’s important to make choices that are anti-inflammatory
- Identifying your soft-addictions that are health-weakening
- Coping strategies and 3 remedies for health-supporting choices
- The physical symptoms resulting from anxiety, anger, and sadness
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
- Book: The Health Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Between the stress of the election season coupled with the fear over the pandemic, our society as a whole is in need of tools to help ease our collective anxiety. Today, Dr. Avanti unpacks how the unbalanced relationship with the masculine and feminine energies is negatively affecting us, and ways to begin bringing them back into harmony. She explores the why behind symptoms of anxiety, and shares three remedies you can begin implementing to help ease your daily stress.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- Understanding “Election Stress Disorder” & “Pandemic Squared” through an Ayurvedic lens
- Why we need to value our feminine energy & how to balance masculine energy
- Seasonal and daily routines for stability to decrease anxiety
- The types of foods to consume for reduced anxiety
- Using posture, breath work, and meditation to calm your nervous system
Referenced Episodes:
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- Finding Balance in Nature and in Ourselves
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- Cultivating Balance for Health in Fall
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
- Book: The Health Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
When you think of toxins, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of environmental pollutants or harmful toxins in food, but in Ayurveda, there are actually 5 hidden sources of toxins that are affecting us every day. In today’s episode, Dr. Avanti breaks down these hidden sources and provides reflective questions so you can raise your awareness and take action on reducing your toxic load.
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- How each of the 5 sources of toxins affect us every day
- Questions to ask yourself for awareness around your toxic load
- Why creating space leads to optimal health
- The reactions we have to toxins & why we need to process them
- How to do a toxin inventory
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Referenced PDF download: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast-content/five-hidden-toxins
- Referenced Episode: 4. Processing Emotional and Physical Toxins
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
- Book: The Health Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
Today, Dr. Avanti takes us down the path from health to illness, exploring the warning signs of a health imbalance that we should be looking for in our everyday lives. She unpacks the 7 red flags to become aware of related to digestion, hunger, sleep, constipation, physical discomfort, and emotions. Learn why awareness is a key piece in this healing journey, along with actionable steps to begin course correcting your health right away!
Today on The Healing Catalyst:
- How to be proactive around your health & live with conscious awareness
- The 6 stages of the disease process and why stage 3 is so critical
- Avoid symptoms of disease by having awareness of the 7 warning signs
- The 7 main warning signs: digestion, hunger, sleep, constipation, physical discomfort, emotions
- Actionable steps to course correct the 7 warning signs
Connect with Dr. Avanti:
- Website: avantikumarsingh.com
- Starter Kit: avantikumarsingh.com/landing-page
- IG: @avantikumarsingh
- Podcast: avantikumarsingh.com/podcast
- Book: The Health Catalyst
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
This show is produced by Soulfire Productions
“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”
In Ayurveda,, food is medicine. But it’s about much more than our Western quantitative perspective that focuses on the biochemistry of food- the calories, proteins, and carbs. The Ayurvedic perspective of food is qualitative- it’s all about the experience of food- the way it feels, tastes and acts.
This week on The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh is diving into The Principle of Ayurvedic Eating and how to use the diet for self-healing. She discusses the optimal times of day for meals, why it’s important to sit with your meal for at least 30 minutes, and how everyday cooking spices can act as medicine for your body. Listen to help change your relationship with food.
- (02:30) - Food is medicine
- (04:17) - "The Healing Catalyst: Episode Two"
- (04:21) - "The Healing Catalyst: Episode Six"
- (05:20) - Perspective shift- Western vs. Ayurvedic view of food
- (08:38) - The Principle of Ayurvedic Eating
- (09:14) - The “why” of eating
- (11:30) - The “where” of eating
- (13:09) - The “when” and “how much” of eating
- (15:55) - The “what” of eating
- (22:49) - Using spices as medicine
You can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.com
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.
Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.
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“If we can stay in sync with the transitions of nature, we will create optimal health.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh
In Ayurveda, the transition between seasons begins in the final 15 days of the current season and continues for the first 15 days in the next season. Right now is the time to slowly shift to create the habits and routines that will nourish you in the fall season.
This week on The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Kumar-Singh discusses the qualities to cultivate as the days get shorter and colder: warm, stable, oily, and heavy. She guides you on ways to integrate these qualities into your routines and diet and ends with a new self-care practice for you to try: Abhyanga massage.
- (1:28) - Seasonal changes from childhood
- (3:39) - The 30-day transitional period of Ritu Sandhi
- (06:10) -The Healing Catalyst: Ep. Five - Finding Balance in Nature and in Ourselves (3:58)
- (07:33) - Fall routines
- (08:33) - Adjusting your diet for Fall
- (09:18) - The Healing Catalyst: Ep. Six - Harnessing The Tools of Yoga for Optimal Health
- (11:30) - Daily practice of Abhyanga massage
- (13:12) - Abhyanga routine
You can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.com
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.
Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
In this bonus episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr Avanti Kumar-Singh talks about her upcoming workshop with the In goop Health at-home summit, her book launch and the importance of taking rest where you can as we transition from one season to the next.
- (01:48) - In Goop Health: The At-Home Summit
- (02:07) - The Health Catalyst
- (02:35) - Avanti's newsletter
- (03:33) - Transitioning to fall
You can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.com
Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She is currently the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago.
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
“Yoga is so much more than just the postures. I want to bring into focus the idea that breath and meditation are key components of the practice of yoga.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh
When we think of yoga, we immediately think of moving through physical poses. But yoga is so much more than just exercise! While postures make up a portion of a yoga practice, we can’t forget the other tools: breathing, meditation, visualization, chanting, and more. Yoga isn’t about doing the postures, it’s about undoing what is in the way of the postures.
This week, we’re talking about all of the tools of yoga and how they fit into the Ayurvedic lifestyle. We’ll also go into the vibrational benefits of sound healing and some of the various ways you can use sound to heal yourself. Take a listen and think about how you can vibrate along with the universe.
- (01:35) - The Health Catalyst
- (02:42) - "The Healing Catalyst: Episode Four"
- (02:51) - The tools of yoga
- (06:30) - Ayurveda for everyone
- (10:03) - Sound as medicine
You can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.com
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.
Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
“By applying this golden principle — that like increases like and opposites reduce — we can create more balance and more harmony within ourselves.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh
The word “balance” means very different things in Western society versus that of Ayurveda. In the West we talk about balance in terms of our roles and responsibilities. In Ayurveda, balance is about being in sync with nature and being in balance within ourselves. On today’s episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Kumar-Singh discusses what balance looks like in the Ayurvedic tradition and how different qualities come into play. She also has a new tool for you to add to your healing toolkit: morning pages.
Don’t forget to check out Dr. Kumar-Singh’s new book, The Health Catalyst, for more tips on finding balance.
- (01:28) - The Health Catalyst
- (04:02) - Balance in Ayurveda
- (05:18) - Qualities
- (07:04) - The Golden Principle
- (09:40) - Course correction
- (15:30) - Morning pages
- (17:01) - The Healing Catalyst: Episode Four
You can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.com
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.
Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
“There's a saying in Ayurveda that we are not just what we eat, we are what we digest.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh
When you think of digestion you probably just think about the process of your full belly breaking down food into nutrients. In Ayurveda however, digestion also includes the processing of memories, experiences, and emotions.
This week on The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Kumar-Singh discusses how the body digests both mental and physical toxins and how that can lead to dis-ease. She offers a three-step process to clearing toxins and gives an overview on the ancient practice of breathwork. Listen, digest, and breathe.
- (01:34) - Digest everything
- (06:06) - Toxic load
- (09:41) - Digestive fire
- (11:21) - Do an inventory
- (12:17) - Dump your toxic load
- (13:14) - Go for a quick win
- (15:45) - Breathwork
You can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.com
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.
Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
“Ayurveda says that we should transition from one season to the next. And that's really so that we can have optimal, vibrant health.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh
Whether its stress, allergies, or a cold, seasonal buildup can affect your health. Setting up a plan to help you gracefully transition through seasons is a core tenet of Ayurveda. On this week’s episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Kumar-Singh takes you through the qualities of each season and offers a transition plan to help you maintain optimal health.
She discusses the three most important areas of remedy: intelligent routines, diet, and the tools of yoga. Because we’ve all been staying home and ‘sheltering in place’ for months, many of us haven’t made the full transition from winter to spring and summer. Listen to today’s episode and get back on track.
- [01:28] - Paying attention to the transition of the seasons
- [03:56] - How COVID-19 has impacted our response to seasonal transitions
- [05:03] - We are a microcosm of the macrocosm
- [05:33] - Using the Golden Principle to balance out seasonal buildup
- [06:07] - Transition to Spring (Feb - May)
- [07:11] - Using the Golden Principle
- [07:56] - Intelligent Routines
- [08:42] - Seasonal Diet
- [09:40] - Tools of Yoga
- [10:38] - Transition to Summer/Early Fall (Jun - Sep)
- [11:41] - Using the Golden Principle
- [11:54] - Intelligent Routines
- [12:21] - Seasonal Diet
- [13:08] - Tools of Yoga
- [14:44] - Transition to Late Fall/Winter (Oct - Feb)
- [15:10] - Using the Golden Principle
- [15:29] - Intelligent Routines
- [15:55] - Seasonal Diet
- [16:29] - Tools of Yoga
- [16:58] - Review
- [17:53] - Portal to New Practices: Forest Bathing
Learn more about the three remedies for vibrant health and begin implementing Ayurveda today with Avanti’s free starter kit here.
You can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.com
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.
Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
“A strong immune system isn't something that happens overnight.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh
Cities are beginning to reopen and it’s time to head back into the world. But what can you do to protect yourself from exposure to Coronavirus? Beyond the hygiene practices you’ve perfected over the past few months, boosting your immunity will help stave off sickness.
In Ayurveda, we emphasize the relaxation response to help maintain immunity. By creating routines for ourselves, we can minimize our stress and enjoy better health. Begin implementing Ayurveda today with Avanti’s free starter kit here.
Today, Dr. Kumar-Singh outlines a simple daily routine based on the movement of the sun. Listen to learn the best times for waking, eating, and sleeping and then make this routine your own.
- [02:46] - Using daily routines to build and maintain immunity
- [06:35] - The connection between stress and immunity
- [10:05] - Ayurveda for Everyone: Tap into rhythms of nature
- [14:07] - Portal to New Practices: Meditation
You can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.com
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.
Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
“Health is found in the everyday moments of life.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh
Welcome to the first official episode of The Healing Catalyst. Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh is your new guide to the life-changing practice of Ayurveda. In today’s episode, Dr. Kumar-Singh shares how her personal health struggles manifested during her time in medical school and how she was able to turn to the medicine of her ancestors to heal herself.
Marrying Western medicine with ancient principles of Ayurveda, Dr. Kumar-Singh has created a three-step system to teach anyone to live more mindfully. With compassion and heart, Dr. Kumar-Singh will share her healing approach each week on The Healing Catalyst.
If you’re suffering, listen to what your body is telling you. You will find that the real healer lies within.
- [01:22] - Introducing The Healing Catalyst podcast
- [03:01] - Guiding philosophy on medicine and health
- [04:51] - Avanti’s story: from conventional Western medicine back to her roots in Ayurveda
- [05:27] - Lessons from three transformative life moments
- [05:58] - Lesson #1 - Embrace your past
- [10:23] - Lesson #2 - Notice the signs your mind and body are sending you
- [13:19] - Lesson #3 - Get in sync with nature
- [16:09] - Finding answers by returning to the past
- [17:33] - Preview of what you’ll learn about transforming your health from this show
You can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.com
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.
Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.
What if you could heal your body from the inside out simply by learning to listen to it? Well, you can. Consider this your introduction to a practice that will help you take control of your health and transform your life.
I’m Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, and I know that Ayurveda, an ancient system of holistic healing, can transform your life. How? Because it transformed mine.
When I turned to Ayurveda in one of the lowest periods of my life, I had no idea that this ancient healing tradition from India, the birthplace of my parents and countless generations before them, would end up being the medicine that I had hoped to practice when I began medical school… and the medicine that would heal me.
Through studying Ayurveda, I learned how to live in harmony with nature, how to adjust my daily habits and routines to support my health, how to tune into my inner wisdom and access the healing power within me. I learned how to slow down and be still, how to be kind to myself, and how to focus on what really mattered. Ayurveda changed my view on everything. It changed how I live my life and how I practice the art of medicine.
And the best part is, it’s easier than you think.
Your body has exactly what it needs to heal itself. All you need to do to enhance its healing power is to start practicing healthy routines—which I can teach you. Because above all, I believe that Ayurveda is for everyone, and with the right catalyst, we all have the power to unleash the healer that lives inside us.
In over 20 years of studying, training, researching and practicing both Western medicine and Eastern healing traditions, the most important thing I’ve learned is that healing is a journey we take together. So on this show, we’re going to demystify Ayurveda and show how simple, ancient practices can be the keys to unlocking a healthy modern life.
I know firsthand that anyone can heal themselves because healing starts within. It starts with YOU and it starts now. Welcome to the Healing Catalyst.
You can follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram and LinkedIn. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.com
Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.
Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.
The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
If you'd like to receive new episodes as they're published, please subscribe to The Healing Catalyst in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review in Apple Podcasts. It really helps others find the show.
Podcast episode production by Dante32.