Mind Over Matter

What if the doubt you keep listening to isn’t the truth, just an old pattern on repeat? On Mind Over Matter, host Avik and author Sharon Ann Rose offer a gentler way to relate to self-doubt.Sharon explains why self-doubt is a healthy signal rather than a flaw, how growing up looking outward for answers feeds it, and how naming that inner voice lets you respond with calm instead of freezing or leaping.About the Guest:Sharon Ann Rose is an author and guide based in Portland, Oregon, who supports clients in settling into themselves and making grounded, compassionate choices. She is the author of Faces of the Mother.Key Takeaways:Self-doubt isn’t a flaw; it’s a signal that you’re near an edge.Fear of doubt pushes us to either shrink back or leap recklessly.Looking outward for every answer can make doubt louder.Pause, breathe and feel your feet before you decide.Give your doubt a playful name so it loosens its grip.You don’t have to overcome doubt; just don’t let it lead.Connect With Sharon Ann Rose:Website: https://www.sharonannrose.com Book: Faces of the Mother: A Journey, a Collaboration, a Feminine Restoration (Amazon and major booksellers)Episode Chapters (approx.):[00:00] Welcome to Mind Over Matter: the voice that keeps you small [01:30] The Biggest Misconception: why self-doubt can actually be healthy [04:00] Doubt as a Signal: what that inner alarm is trying to tell you [06:00] Where It Comes From: growing up looking outward for answers [08:00] Settling Into Your Own Skin: noticing what is happening inside [12:00] Name It, Don’t Fight It: meet “Doubting Dan” and “Doubtful Debbie” [16:00] When Doubt Returns: letting it inform, not lead, your life🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?Send me a direct message on PodMatch.👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter.👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to.Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast📬 Contact & LinksBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️Contact UsBased in: India & USA🎧 All Podcast Shows🤝 Be a Guest📩 Newsletter Substack👉 Join the LinkedIn Community📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindovermatter #selfdoubt #innervoice #innercritic #selfcompassion #nervoussystem #mindfulness #selfawareness #confidence #personalgrowth #emotionalregulation #healingjourney

That inner voice asking “are you ready?” can stop you before you start. On Mind Over Matter, host Swati and Grand Prix dressage rider and life coach Silvia Rizzo bring self-doubt into the light.Silvia shares what horses taught her about clear communication, pressure and honest mistakes, why waiting for certainty keeps us stuck, and how a steady inner structure of values helps you keep moving forward.About the Guest:Silvia Rizzo is a professional horse rider and founder of Hof Marabunta. Drawing on the skills her sport demands, such as clear communication, decisions under pressure and owning mistakes, she now also works as a life coach.Key Takeaways:Self-doubt often grows from fear; separate what you feel from what’s real.You can’t predict the future, so waiting for certainty keeps you stuck.Postponing is still a choice, and it has consequences.Resilience is staying steady when things don’t go as planned.Build an inner structure of values and stay loyal to it.Treat mistakes as information; admitting them builds trust.Connect With Silvia Rizzo:Website: https://www.hofmarabunta.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzosilvia2020/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silviarizzo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@silviarizzo3Episode Chapters (approx.):[00:00] Welcome to Mind Over Matter: the voice that stops you in your tracks [01:30] Meet Silvia Rizzo: what horses teach about pressure and communication [03:00] The Biggest Myth About Self-Doubt: separating feelings from reality [06:00] The Hidden Ways Doubt Shows Up: overthinking, delay and standing still [09:00] Step by Step: keeping the goal while adapting the path [11:00] Your Inner Structure: values you can always return to [14:00] Mistakes, Honesty and Moving Forward: respond, don’t react🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?Send me a direct message on PodMatch.👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter.👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to.Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast📬 Contact & LinksBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️Contact UsBased in: India & USA🎧 All Podcast Shows🤝 Be a Guest📩 Newsletter Substack👉 Join the LinkedIn Community📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindovermatter #selfdoubt #mentalresilience #overthinking #confidence #decisionmaking #growthmindset #equestrian #dressage #lifecoaching #honesty #personalgrowth

What if resilience isn't about being strong all the time, but about knowing how to keep moving forward when life doesn't go according to plan?We often think resilient people are those who bounce back quickly, never lose confidence, and somehow remain unaffected by life's challenges. But real resilience is rarely that simple.In this episode of Mind Over Matter, host Niharika welcomes Jobert E. Abueva, author of The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention, for an insightful conversation about building resilience, practicing gratitude, overcoming fear of failure, and creating meaningful personal growth through everyday choices.Jobert explains why resilience isn't something we either have or lack. It's an ongoing practice that develops when we pause, reflect, understand our priorities, and reconnect with what matters most.Drawing on the ideas behind his book, he challenges the pressure to reinvent ourselves through ambitious New Year's resolutions. Instead, he encourages a more thoughtful approach: understanding the patterns of our lives before deciding what needs to change.Together, Jobert and Niharika explore how social comparison, fear of missing out, external expectations, and endless to-do lists can weaken our confidence and distract us from our personal goals.Jobert introduces his simple three-question reflection exercise:What's working?What can I lay down?What's the true lesson here?He also shares a daily gratitude practice that takes less than a minute: writing down three things you're grateful for each morning.From prioritizing responsibilities to allowing ourselves grace when progress feels slow, this episode offers a practical perspective on developing emotional resilience without expecting perfection.Because resilience isn't built by avoiding life's difficulties. It's strengthened through reflection, intentional choices, and the willingness to begin again.About the Guest: Jobert E. Abueva:Jobert E. Abueva is an author, speaker, and workshop facilitator whose work focuses on intentional living, reflection, personal development, and navigating life's transitions.He is the author of The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention, a book that encourages readers to move beyond conventional New Year's resolutions and approach personal growth through reflection, realistic priorities, and purposeful action.Through his writing, TEDx talk, newsletter, blog, and workshops, Jobert shares perspectives on building resilience, gratitude, and creating a fulfilling life.Key Takeaways:Resilience is an ongoing practice. It develops through repeated choices, reflection, and a willingness to adapt.Keep your North Star in focus. Understanding your long-term priorities can help you navigate distractions and unexpected setbacks.Reflection is more useful than constant busyness. Pausing helps you recognize what deserves your attention.Fear of failure and comparison can undermine confidence. External expectations and social media can distract us from our own values.New Year's resolutions aren't the only path to growth. Jobert recommends reviewing your patterns and priorities before setting new goals.Three reflection questions can create clarity. Identify what's working, what to let go of, and what you've learned.Gratitude can become a simple daily habit. Writing down three positive things each morning encourages appreciation and reflection.Progress doesn't require perfection. Patience, self-compassion, and small steps help sustain meaningful change.Connect With Jobert E. Abueva:Author website: Jobert E. AbuevaBook: The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with IntentionOther resources: TEDx talk, newsletter, monthly blog, speaking engagements, and workshops, available through his author website.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobertabuevaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/joberteabuevaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobert_abuevaChapters:Introduction: Building Resilience in Everyday LifeMeet Jobert E. AbuevaWhat Resilience Really MeansFinding Your North StarWhy Reflection Helps Build ResilienceA Simple Three-Things Gratitude PracticeFear of Failure, Comparison, and Self-DoubtWhy Jobert Challenges New Year's ResolutionsThree Questions for Personal GrowthManaging Overwhelm and Prioritizing What MattersHow to Start Building Resilience TodaySelf-Compassion, Consistency, and Beginning AgainJobert's Book and Final Reflections🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?Send me a direct message on PodMatch.👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter.👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to.Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast📬 Contact & LinksBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️Contact UsBased in: India & USA🎧 All Podcast Shows🤝 Be a Guest📩 Newsletter Substack👉 Join the LinkedIn Community📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. 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Life keeps shifting, and certainty can feel out of reach. On Mind Over Matter, filmmaker Laurence Walsh explores what resilience really looks like when you’re struggling, and why it has little to do with powering through.Drawing on her own journey through depression, Laurence shares how feeling your feelings, healing old core wounds, calming overwhelm and reaching out for support help you build steadiness, one obstacle at a time.About the Guest:Laurence Walsh is a Los Angeles writer, director and producer. She made the film Ballroom, which channels 20 years of her own healing, and runs Acer Entertainment, a nonprofit focused on diverse, inclusive, uplifting content.Key Takeaways:Resilience is built obstacle by obstacle, not by powering through.Feel your feelings and own them, rather than placing blame.In overwhelm, calm your body first; deal with the issue later.Repeating patterns often point back to an unhealed early wound.Tell someone; healing isn’t meant to be done alone.Start small: three pages of morning journaling.Connect With Laurence Walsh:Website: https://www.laurencewalsh.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acer.entertainment/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acerentertainment LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurence-walsh-b480a53/ Watch Ballroom: https://www.amazon.com/Ballroom-Laurence-Walsh/dp/B0HFF24Q5MEpisode Chapters (approx.):[00:00] Welcome to Mind Over Matter: staying grounded when life won’t stay still [01:30] Resilience Isn’t Powering Through: listening to your body and feeling your feelings [04:00] Core Wounds and Triggers: why responsibility is the heart of resilience [07:00] Out of Overwhelm: breath, movement and getting out of survival mode [10:00] Patterns That Repeat: childhood wounds and loving your inner child [13:00] You Don’t Have to Do It Alone: family, friends and asking for help [17:00] Small First Steps and Ballroom: journaling, rest and Laurence’s healing film🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?Send me a direct message on PodMatch.👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter.👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to.Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast📬 Contact & LinksBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️Contact UsBased in: India & USA🎧 All Podcast Shows🤝 Be a Guest📩 Newsletter Substack👉 Join the LinkedIn Community📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here.#podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindovermatter #resilience #emotionalresilience #innerchildhealing #corewounds #journaling #morningpages #mentalhealthawareness #selfcompassion #askforhelp #disabilityrepresentation #healingjourney

Have you ever made a decision that felt completely right at the time, only to regret it later and wonder whether you can trust yourself again?In this episode of Mind Over Matter, host Sreemedha speaks with Lauren Salaun, a coach who discusses self-trust, relationships, self-worth, intuition and somatic approaches to personal growth.Lauren explores why rebuilding self-trust isn't about making perfect decisions. It's about developing confidence in your ability to make choices, learn from unexpected outcomes and navigate difficult experiences without abandoning yourself.The conversation begins with a question many people struggle to answer: How can you tell the difference between intuition, anxiety and patterns shaped by past experiences?Lauren shares how her Christian faith, prayer, quiet reflection and connection with nature influence her personal approach to discernment. She also discusses why feeling grounded can be meaningful to her when evaluating decisions, while acknowledging that difficult choices won't always feel comfortable.The discussion then turns to modern relationships and a challenging question: Has the language of self-worth sometimes become an excuse to avoid uncomfortable conversations?Lauren argues that healthy relationships require more than knowing your standards. They also require self-awareness, emotional openness, accountability and a willingness to work through ordinary discomfort.She explains how identifying triggers, recognizing relationship patterns and taking small, intentional steps can help people respond differently.The central message is simple:Trusting yourself doesn't mean you'll never make the wrong decision. It means believing you can handle what happens next.About Lauren Salaun:Lauren Salaun is a coach who discusses self-worth, relationship patterns, intuition, personal development and somatic coaching.In the conversation, she describes working with clients to identify recurring patterns, emotional triggers and beliefs that may affect their relationships and decisions. Her approach incorporates body-focused coaching practices and work around self-awareness and the nervous system.Lauren also shares how her Christian faith influences her understanding of intuition, discernment and personal growth.Key Takeaways:Self-trust doesn't require perfect decisions. It includes believing you can learn from choices that don't work out.Intuition, anxiety and old patterns can feel similar; developing discernment takes reflection and practice.Lauren uses prayer, faith and quiet reflection as part of her personal decision-making process.A sense of groundedness can be useful information, but feelings alone shouldn't determine every decision.Gratitude can be practiced during ordinary moments, not just major milestones.Self-worth shouldn't become an excuse for dismissing every uncomfortable relationship experience.Healthy intimacy often requires difficult conversations and honest self-reflection.Maintaining hobbies, friendships and personal wellbeing practices can help you preserve your individuality in a relationship.Identifying emotional triggers is only the beginning; the next step is examining how you respond.Lauren describes using somatic coaching to explore patterns and practice alternative responses.Small, manageable actions can make difficult conversations feel more approachable.Building self-trust is an ongoing process rather than a single breakthrough.Chapters:Why we second-guess ourselvesWhat does trusting yourself actually mean?Learning from decisions that didn't work outIntuition versus anxietyLauren's faith-based approach to discernmentRecognizing groundedness and uncertaintyPrayer, reflection and connecting with natureFinding gratitude in everyday momentsSelf-worth in modern relationshipsWhen “know your worth” becomes avoidanceWhy healthy intimacy requires discomfortLoving someone without losing yourselfIdentifying relationship patterns and emotional triggersSomatic coaching and changing habitual responsesTaking small steps through uncomfortable situationsLauren's closing advice and where to connectConnect with the guest:WebsiteInstagram | YouTube🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?Send me a direct message on PodMatch.👉 DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik🌱 About Healthy Mind By Avik™️Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Global Mental Wellness Podcast Network - focused, credible, no more identity clutter.👉 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.Refer a GuestKnow someone who would be a great fit for one of our podcast shows? Email us at [email protected] with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to.Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast📬 Contact & LinksBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️Contact UsBased in: India & USA🎧 All Podcast Shows🤝 Be a Guest📩 Newsletter Substack👉 Join the LinkedIn Community📌 Disclaimer - This episode is produced for educational and informational purposes only. All views expressed by the guest are their personal opinions alone and do not represent the views of the host or Healthy Mind by Avik™. The Network does not verify, endorse, or assume responsibility for any guest statements. Nothing in this episode constitutes medical, legal, financial, or professional advice, please consult a qualified professional before making any decisions. Listeners are encouraged to engage critically and independently with all content do not consume blindly. Use this content as a starting point for your own reflection and research, not as a substitute for professional guidance. Third-party content is referenced under fair use for informational purposes only. Guest speakers are solely responsible for their own statements.If you have concerns about any content, please contact us hereBy listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here.#MindOverMatter #LaurenSalaun #SelfTrust #SelfWorth #HealthyRelationships #RelationshipPatterns #Intuition #RelationshipAnxiety #SomaticCoaching #EmotionalWellbeing #SelfAwareness #PersonalGrowth #HealthyMindByAvik #Podhub