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Unleashing Your It Factor: Identity, Self-Awareness & Success with Tameka Anderson

In this insightful episode of Mindful Living, host Sana dives deep into the powerful connection between identity and well-being with the incredible Tameka Anderson—America’s fun coach, serial entrepreneur, and bestselling author.They explore the role of self-awareness in shaping mental health, how imposter syndrome stems from a misaligned self-identity, and the key to authentically owning your personal brand. Tameka shares her proven framework on discovering your It Factor—a unique personal signature that helps you attract the right people, opportunities, and success while eliminating stress and burnout.This conversation is a must-listen for high achievers struggling with self-doubt, those looking to separate their worth from their accomplishments, and anyone ready to step into their true potential with confidence.About the Guest:Tameka Anderson is a personal branding expert, speaker, and author of You Are It. She specializes in helping leaders and professionals define and own their authentic identity, unlocking new levels of confidence and success.Key Takeaways:✔️ Self-Awareness is the Foundation: Identifying the gap between who you think you are and how you show up in the world helps reduce stress and align with the right opportunities.✔️ Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Stop chasing external validation—focus on who you think you are and become that person authentically.✔️ Detaching Worth from Success: Your achievements don’t define you—separate your identity from your work to navigate failures and setbacks with resilience.✔️ Discovering Your It Factor: Your uniqueness is your power—when you own it, you naturally attract the right people and repel the wrong ones.✔️ The Power of Authenticity: Showing up as your true self transforms your mental health, relationships, and overall success.Connect with Tameka Anderson:📖 Take the It Factor Quiz & Grab Her Book: You'reItBook.com🚀 Want to be a guest on The Mindful Living?DM me on PodMatch: Message Here📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter:Join Here🌍 Join Our Community:Click Here📢 Follow Us for More Wellness Insights:▶️ YouTube: @healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram: @podhealth.club📣 Threads: @podhealth.club📘 Facebook: @podcast.healthymind💼 LinkedIn: @newandnew💡 If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it! 🎙✨#MindfulLiving #HealthyMind #PersonalBranding #SelfAwareness #ItFactor #Confidence #Success #TamekaAnderson

Healing Through Contemplation: Grief, Mental Health & Burnout – with Becky McCoy

In this deeply insightful episode of Mindful Living with Sana, we welcome Becky McCoy, a writer and speaker specializing in contemplative spiritual practices for grief, mental illness, and burnout. As a young widow, Becky has personally navigated deep loss, anxiety, and depression, leading her to discover gentle, trauma-informed spiritual practices that foster healing and resilience.Becky shares her powerful journey from growing up in a rigid faith community to redefining spirituality through contemplation, mindfulness, and self-compassion. She introduces us to simple yet transformative contemplative practices, including breath prayer, labyrinth walking, and body scans, that can help us process grief, prevent burnout, and nurture inner peace.If you’ve ever felt disillusioned with faith or struggled with mental exhaustion, this conversation is an invitation to explore a more compassionate way of being and believing.Key Takeaways:✅ What are contemplative spiritual practices? How they differ from traditional faith-based approaches.✅ Mindfulness for grief and burnout: Practical steps to reconnect with yourself.✅ The trauma-informed approach to spirituality—why it matters and how it fosters healing.✅ Breaking the burnout cycle: Recognizing the signs and cultivating sustainable rhythms.✅ The power of self-compassion & forgiveness—how to start healing past wounds.📖 Becky’s upcoming book (2025-2026) explores ancient and modern contemplative practices, including storytelling, creativity, movement, stillness, and solitude, helping readers discover what works best for them.Connect with Becky McCoy:Website:beckylmccoy.com📸 Instagram & Socials:@BeckyLMcCoy📩 Want to be a guest on The Mindful Living?📩 DM Me on PodMatch:Click Here📬 Subscribe to the Newsletter:Join Here💬 Join the Community:Nas.io/healthymind📢 Stay Tuned & Follow Us!▶️ YouTube:Healthy Mind, Healthy Life📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club📢 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn:@newandnew#Grief #Mindfulness #SelfCompassion #BurnoutRecovery #Healing #ContemplativeSpirituality #BeckyLMcCoy #HealthyMind

Mindfulness & Storytelling in Hollywood – with Actor & Filmmaker Matt Drago

In this episode of Mindful Living with Sana, we sit down with Matt Drago, the actor and filmmaker best known for his role as Fabian in Somewhere in Montana. With a career spanning TV, film, and audio drama—including Disney’s Counting Scars, What Would Jesus Do?, and Ridley Scott’s Prophets of Science Fiction—Matt shares the behind-the-scenes journey of landing his biggest role yet and the power of a healthy mindset in filmmaking.From his early days moving from Virginia to New York City to pursue acting, to the intense mental and physical preparation he put into his role, Matt delves deep into the mindfulness practices that kept him grounded. He shares how collaboration, self-discipline, and resilience play a pivotal role in success—whether on set or in life.Join us for an inspiring conversation on storytelling, overcoming industry pressures, and the profound connection between acting and mindfulness.Key Takeaways:✅ How mindfulness shapes the craft of acting and storytelling.✅ The importance of collaboration in filmmaking and how Montana itself became a "character" in Somewhere in Montana.✅ The realities of indie filmmaking and how Matt balanced creative vision vs. industry pressures.✅ How method acting impacts mental health, and Matt’s approach to staying grounded while portraying intense roles.✅ The joy of storytelling and why embracing the journey, not just the outcome, is key to success.🎟️ Want to Watch Somewhere in Montana? The film is currently in limited release in the Midwest, with streaming and video-on-demand details coming soon! Follow Matt for updates.Connect with Matt Drago:📸 Instagram:@MattDrago🌐 Website:mattdrago.com🎬 Production Company: Dragon Hunter ProductionsWant to be a guest on Mindful Living?📩 DM Me on PodMatch:Click Here📬 Subscribe to the Newsletter:Join Here💬 Join the Community:Nas.io/healthymind📢 Stay Tuned & Follow Us!▶️ YouTube:Healthy Mind, Healthy Life📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club📢 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn:@newandnew#Mindfulness #HealthyMind #Acting #Filmmaking #SomewhereInMontana #MattDrago #MindfulLiving

The Power of Forgiveness & Mindfulness with Katharine Giovanni

In this transformative episode of Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Katharine Giovanni, a three-time award-winning author, speaker, and a pioneer in the independent concierge industry. Katharine is also a stage 3 breast cancer survivor who has overcome significant childhood trauma, making her journey a testament to resilience and healing.She shares a step-by-step system for forgiveness, even when it feels impossible. Her method focuses on releasing anger, clearing emotional triggers, and finding inner peace—without needing to reconcile with those who hurt us. Katharine explains why forgiveness does not mean excusing or forgetting and how mindfulness enhances the process of letting go. If you feel stuck in resentment or struggle with past trauma, this episode offers a powerful framework to reclaim your emotional freedom.About the Guest:Katharine Giovanni is a bestselling author and expert on forgiveness, mindfulness, and intuition. Her latest book, The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power, provides a practical guide to forgiving past hurts and transforming pain into power.Key Takeaways:✅ Forgiveness ≠ Reconciliation: Letting go of anger doesn't mean allowing toxic people back into your life.✅ Step-by-Step Forgiveness Process: How to forgive without needing to contact the person who hurt you.✅ Energy & Healing: Why forgiving the energy around a person or event is the real secret to lasting peace.✅ Forgiving the Unforgivable: A unique method to chip away at deep emotional wounds over time.✅ Mindfulness & Forgiveness: How mindfulness helps quiet the mind, clear anger, and enhance self-awareness.✅ You Can Forgive Anything: You can forgive people, places, events—even years like 1974 or cancer itself.Connect with Katharine Giovanni:📖 Get the Book:The Ultimate Path to Forgiveness: Unlocking Your Power🌐 Website:katharinegiovanni.comWant to be a guest on Mindful Living? Stay Tuned & Follow Us!📩 DM on PodMatch - Send me a message here📩 Subscribe to our newsletter:Healthy Mind by Avik📌 Join Our Community:Click Here▶️ YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club💬 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn:AvikIf you found this episode valuable, please subscribe & leave a review! 💙 #Forgiveness #Mindfulness #Healing #MentalHealth

Holding on to Faith & Family: Navigating LGBTQ+ Identity in Christian Homes with Kim Stilp

In this powerful episode of Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Kim Stilp, the founder of Pride and Promises, to discuss a deeply emotional and often challenging journey—how Christian parents can navigate their faith while fully loving and supporting their LGBTQ+ children.Kim shares her personal story of when her son came out as gay, the emotional turmoil it brought within their faith-centered family, and how they found a path forward rooted in love, understanding, and grace. She discusses the mental health crisis among LGBTQ+ youth in Christian spaces, the importance of open communication, and how families can move beyond fear and shame to embrace compassion.About Our Guest:Kim Stilp is the founder of Pride and Promises, a faith-based resource dedicated to helping Christian families support their LGBTQ+ children without compromising their faith. After facing isolation and confusion when her son came out, Kim created this platform to bridge the gap between gospel love and God’s promises. Through counseling, community, and faith, she empowers parents to navigate these conversations with grace and understanding.Key Takeaways:✅ Faith and Love Are Not Mutually Exclusive – You don’t have to choose between your child and your beliefs.✅ The Mental Health Crisis is Real – Many LGBTQ+ kids in Christian homes struggle with depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts due to rejection.✅ Conversations Matter – Using the right language and creating a safe space can be life-changing for your child.✅ Church and Family Can Do Better – Faith communities must acknowledge past harm and create resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families.✅ Resources Are Available – Pride and Promises offers conversation starters, counseling tools, and a support network for parents navigating this journey.Listen now to discover how families can bridge the gap between faith and acceptance.Resources & Links:Check out Pride and Promises: www.prideandpromises.com📘 Download 31 Conversation Starters – Free resource to help parents start meaningful discussions with their LGBTQ+ children.📖 31-Day Workbook – A guided journey for parents processing their emotions, faith, and relationships.Want to be a guest on The Mindful Living? DM on PodMatch!📩 DM Me Here: PodMatch📰 Subscribe To Our Newsletter: Healthy Mind by Avik🌍 Join Our Community: Healthy Mind Community📲 Stay Tuned & Follow Us!▶️ YouTube: @healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram: @podhealth.club🧵 Threads: @podhealth.club📘 Facebook: Podcast Healthy Mind💼 LinkedIn: New & NewHashtags: #podmatch #healthymind #faithandlove #mentalhealth #prideandpromises #ChristianLGBTQ #healing #wellness

Balancing Business, Parenthood & Mental Wellness with Lauren Nicole Balterman

In this episode of Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Lauren Nicole Balterman, a therapist, life and business coach, and CEO of two multi-six-figure businesses. Lauren specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to help high-achieving women break free from burnout and unlock their full potential.Lauren shares her transformational journey from overworking 70+ hours a week to creating a balanced, fulfilling life while running her businesses and being a present parent. She dives deep into CBT and mindset work, exploring how entrepreneurs can overcome limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, and imposter syndrome. She also unpacks IFS and narrative therapy, helping women rewrite their personal stories for success.If you struggle with overworking, people-pleasing, or setting boundaries, this episode will give you practical steps to shift your mindset, regulate emotions, and achieve success without sacrificing well-being.About the Guest:Lauren Nicole Balterman is a licensed therapist, business coach, and mindset expert who helps high-achieving women master self-awareness, balance business and parenthood, and thrive in their entrepreneurial journey. With expertise in CBT, IFS, and NLP, she empowers women to transform their mindset, overcome burnout, and create a life of fulfillment.Key Takeaways:✅ CBT for Entrepreneurs: How your thoughts shape emotions and behaviors, and why mindset shifts are key to success.✅ Overcoming Burnout: How high-achieving women can stop overworking and start thriving.✅ IFS & Imposter Syndrome: Understanding and healing the different “parts” of ourselves to break free from self-doubt.✅ People-Pleasing & Boundaries: How to confidently say NO and set boundaries without guilt.✅ Rewriting Your Story with Narrative Therapy: Shift from self-limiting beliefs to a powerful success mindset.✅ Balancing Business & Parenthood: Practical tips to be a present parent while scaling a business.Connect with Lauren:📌 Instagram:@laurennicolebalterman📌 Facebook Community:Empowered Wholeness – A group for high-achieving parents & entrepreneursWant to be a guest on Mindful Living?Stay Tuned & Follow Us!📩 DM on PodMatch - Send me a message here📩 Subscribe to our newsletter:Healthy Mind by Avik📌 Join Our Community:Click Here▶️ YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club💬 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn:Avik🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe & leave a review! 💙 #MindsetMatters #HealthyMind #WomenEntrepreneurs

The Gut-Brain Connection: How Emotional Healing Transforms Digestion with Michael Hetherington

In this thought-provoking episode, host Sana dives into the powerful connection between our emotions and digestion with expert guest Michael Hetherington, also known as The Taoist Tapper. Michael is an anxiety release expert, EFT practitioner, acupuncturist, author, and teacher who has helped thousands heal from emotional and digestive struggles.We explore how stress, anxiety, and emotional trauma impact gut health, causing bloating, IBS, and other digestive disorders. Michael shares insights from Chinese medicine and EFT tapping, revealing how emotional release can restore gut balance. Plus, he provides simple, practical tips—like adjusting meal timing and incorporating healing foods—to optimize digestion.If you’ve ever experienced gut issues linked to stress, this episode is a must-listen!About the Guest:Michael Hetherington is a renowned anxiety release expert with a background in acupuncture, EFT tapping, and Chinese medicine. He has spoken at international events, built a thriving YouTube community with 30,000+ subscribers, and offers online courses helping people heal from stress and digestive disorders.Key Takeaways:✅ The gut-brain connection is real—emotions deeply influence digestion.✅ Chronic stress can disrupt metabolism, causing bloating, IBS, and other digestive issues.✅ EFT tapping calms the nervous system, reducing gut inflammation and stress.✅ Avoid eating late at night to support natural digestive rhythms.✅ Soups, stews, and warm drinks can aid digestion and gut healing.✅ Personalized nutrition is key—find what works for your unique body type.📌 Connect with Michael Hetherington:🔗 Website: michaelhetherington.com🔗 YouTube: Michael HetheringtonWant to be a guest on The Mindful Living? DM on PodMatch!📩 DM Me Here:PodMatch📩 Subscribe to Newsletter:Healthy Mind by Avik📩 Join Community:Nas.io/healthymind📺 YouTube: @healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram: @podhealth.club🧵 Threads: @podhealth.club📘 Facebook: Podcast Healthy Mind🔗 LinkedIn: Avik#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #guthealth #emotionalhealingStay Tuned & Follow Us!

The Science of Hydration: Why Not All Water Is Created Equal with Kyle Flynn

About Our Guest:In this eye-opening episode of Mindful Living, we dive deep into a fundamental yet often overlooked aspect of wellness—hydration. But not just any hydration—the right kind of water. Kyle Flynn, co-founder of The Kangen Couple and Tidal Vision Coaching, joins us to discuss why the type of water you drink can have a profound impact on your energy, mental clarity, and overall health.Kyle shares the science behind Electrolyzed Reduced Water (ERW), its antioxidant-rich properties, and its role in reducing oxidative stress, improving gut health, and even boosting brain function. We also uncover shocking truths about municipal and bottled water, hidden toxins, and how hydration plays a critical role in recovery, longevity, and mood stability.If you’ve ever felt sluggish, foggy, or fatigued despite drinking enough water, this episode will change the way you think about hydration.Kyle Flynn, along with his wife Taylor, is on a mission to educate people on the benefits of ERW through The Kangen Couple. With years of experience in the fitness industry, Kyle integrates hydration science into health and wellness coaching, helping fitness professionals and entrepreneurs build businesses centered around proper hydration.Key Takeaways: Not All Water Is the Same – The quality of water you drink matters just as much as the quantity. The Science Behind ERW – Learn how electricity can restructure water molecules to make them more bioavailable and beneficial for the body. Hydration & Brain Health – Proper hydration reduces oxidative stress, which is linked to mental fog, anxiety, and even neurodegenerative diseases. Toxins in Everyday Water – Municipal water sources and plastic bottles can contain harmful chemicals affecting long-term health. The Future of Hydration – Why fitness professionals and wellness entrepreneurs are turning to ERW for optimal health.Resources & Connect with Kyle Flynn:🔹 Instagram:@TheKangenCouple🔹 Website:www.thekangencouple.com🔹 Business Coaching:www.tidalvisioncoaching.comWant to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?Stay Connected & Follow Us!DM on PodMatch and let’s talk!📩 DM Me Here:PodMatch📩 Subscribe To Newsletter:Healthy Mind Newsletter📩 Join Community:Join Here📺 YouTube:@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:@podhealth.club💬 Threads:@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:@podcast.healthymind💼 LinkedIn:@newandnewIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who needs a hydration upgrade! Stay mindful, stay hydrated, and take care of your body, mind, and soul. 💙✨

Unlocking Your Soul’s Purpose Through the Akashic Records with Alexa Darrin

In this illuminating episode of Mindful Living, we delve deep into the mystical yet practical world of the Akashic Records and soul purpose with spiritual coach and psychic medium Alexa Darrin. Have you ever felt stuck in recurring life patterns? Wondered why certain obstacles keep showing up? Alexa shares how accessing the Akashic Records can provide clarity, healing, and direction by revealing past-life influences and unresolved blocks.We discuss intuition, past lives, energetic healing, and how to align with your soul’s calling. Plus, Alexa breaks down practical steps to trust your inner wisdom and turn your purpose into a thriving, soul-aligned business. Whether you're a skeptic or a spiritual seeker, this conversation offers profound insights into healing, intuition, and transformation.About Alexa Darrin:Alexa Darrin is a spiritual coach, psychic medium, and clarity catalyst who helps multi-passionate women clear energetic clutter, align with their purpose, and build fulfilling, intuitive-led businesses. Through Akashic record readings and intuitive coaching, she empowers individuals to trust their inner knowing and take aligned action in life and business.Key Takeaways:✔ What are the Akashic Records? A 5th-dimensional energetic library holding past, present, and future insights about your soul.✔ Why patterns repeat in life and how to break free from karmic cycles.✔ How to access and use the Akashic Records for clarity and decision-making.✔ Steps to trust your intuition and navigate life with confidence.✔ The connection between purpose, healing, and abundance—how alignment attracts synchronicities.✔ How Alexa turned her spiritual journey into a business and now helps others do the same.Connect with Alexa Darrin:🔗 Website:alexadarrin.com📸 Instagram:@alexadarrin🎁 Free 3-Day Soul Clarity Reset: Available on her website!🌟 Want to be a guest on The Mindful Living? DM on PodMatch!📩 DM Me Here:https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter:https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/📩 Join the Community:https://nas.io/healthymind📲 Stay Connected:▶ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/📖 Threads:https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/Loved this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share with someone who needs this message. Until next time, stay mindful and connected to your purpose! 🌿✨#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #mindfulliving #akashicrecords #soulpurpose

Harnessing Mindset, Motivation & Magic for Healthy Living with Julia Raja Gopalan

In this fascinating episode of Mindful Living, we explore the powerful connection between mindset, motivation, and habit formation in making healthy decisions. Joining us is Julia Raja Gopalan, a writer, instructional designer, and certified nutritionist who also happens to be a practicing witch and tarot reader.Julia shares her unique approach to wellness, combining intention-setting, spell work, and tarot readings to help people build healthier habits. She explains how rituals and environmental cues can drive better choices, why self-awareness is the key to sustainable change, and how habit formation is deeply tied to mindset and motivation.We also dive into the science behind behavior change, the role of community support, and how to overcome motivation slumps by planning for failure and having a backup strategy. If you’ve ever wondered how witchcraft and wellness can blend into a practical, fun, and transformative lifestyle, this episode is a must-listen!About the Guest:Julia Raja Gopalan is the founder of Healthy Witch Wellness, a program that integrates holistic health practices with spiritual and behavioral psychology to create lasting lifestyle transformations. She is a 400-hour certified Vinyasa & Yin Yoga Instructor, a certified nutritionist, and an experienced tarot reader. Through her Udemy course and coaching, she helps individuals reframe their habits and make sustainable, healthy choices.Key Takeaways:Mindset Matters: Your habits are shaped by intention and subconscious beliefs.Environmental Cues: Small triggers (like a spell jar in your car!) can reinforce positive behaviors.Plan for Failure: Having a backup plan ensures consistency in healthy habits.Community Support: Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals can boost motivation.Science & Spirituality: Witchcraft techniques align with psychological and scientific principles of habit formation.Connect with Julia Raja Gopalan:🌍 Website:Healthy Witch Wellness🎓 Udemy Course:Healthy Witch Wellness – Habit Formation with Magic📩 Email for Discount Code:healthywitchwellness@gmail.com📸 Instagram:@healthywitchwellnessWant to be a guest on Mindful Living? DM on PodMatch:🔗 DM Me Here:PodMatch📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter:Healthy Mind by Avik🌍 Join the Community:Healthy Mind Network🎥 Stay Tuned and Follow Us!🔴 YouTube📸 Instagram💬 Threads📘 Facebook💼 LinkedIn#HealthyHabits #MindfulLiving #WitchcraftWellness #HabitFormation #Tarot #Motivation