Healing Mindset

Healing isn’t about staying positive or going back to who you were. On The Healing Mindset, host Avik and Dr. Nancy Dome explore why real healing means leaning into the mess, and what helps us come out the other side.Dr. Nancy explains why we answer “I’m fine” on autopilot, how fear keeps old pain stuck in the body, and walks through her Compassionate Dialogue protocol: recognize, interrupt and repair, with grace.About the Guest:Dr. Nancy Dome is a speaker, author and co-founder of Epoch Education, with nearly three decades as an educator. She created the Compassionate Dialogue protocol and wrote Let’s Talk About Race (and Other Hard Things).Key Takeaways:Healing means stepping into discomfort, not forcing positivity.Start by turning what your body feels into something you can name.“I’m fine” is often a habit; pause and check in honestly.Let it flow so you can let it go.Imagine how it would feel to let go, and use that as motivation.Recognize, interrupt, repair: and give yourself grace along the way.Connect With Dr. Nancy Dome:Website (free resources): https://drnancydome.com Book: Let’s Talk About Race (and Other Hard Things) Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn: search “Dr Nancy Dome”Episode Chapters (approx.):[00:00] Welcome to The Healing Mindset: discovering who you are becoming [02:00] The Biggest Misconception: healing is not forced positivity [04:00] Listening to the Body: turning somatic knowing into awareness [06:00] The “I’m Fine” Reflex: why we pretend and how to pause [08:00] What Keeps Us Stuck: fear, stored pain and “let it flow to let it go” [11:00] Feeling the Other Side: using relief as motivation [13:00] Compassionate Dialogue: recognize, interrupt, repair, and grace🎙️ 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 #thehealingmindset #healingmindset #toxicpositivity #emotionalhealing #compassionatedialogue #selfcompassion #grace #accountability #healthyboundaries #somatichealing #personalgrowth #healingjourney

What if your mindset wasn’t something to fix by trying harder, but something to soften? On The Healing Mindset, host Avik and theologian Mari Amor explore healing as a living, breathing practice rather than a destination.Mari shares how growing up in a controlling religious environment left her afraid of almost everything, how questioning old beliefs about God lifted that fear, and why grace, rest and trust matter more than forcing change.About the Guest:Mari Amor is an American theologian now living in France. She leads an online community for people who want to grow in their relationship with God, and her upcoming book tells the story of healing from fear, control and guilt.Key Takeaways:A healing mindset is not about trying harder; striving can deepen the pain.Healing means learning to rest even amid doubt and uncertainty.Guilt and shame keep us stuck in cycles; you can break them.Your beliefs about God shape how you treat yourself.Trust is learned over time; it isn’t forced.Mistakes are part of growth; grace makes room for them.Episode Chapters (approx.):[00:00] Welcome to The Healing Mindset: when pain narrates your story[02:00] The Biggest Misconception: why “fix your mindset” is the path of pain[03:30] Forcing vs Trusting: letting your healing arrive in its own time[05:00] Stuck on “Tumble Dry Low”: how guilt and shame keep cycles going[07:00] Who Do You Think God Is? Questioning inherited beliefs[09:00] Stepping Out of the Box: from constant fear to lighter thinking[16:00] “Did You Ask Jesus About That?”: Mari’s practice, grace and imperfection🎙️ 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 #thehealingmindset #healingmindset #religioustrauma #faithandhealing #shamefree #overcomingfear #grace #spiritualgrowth #selfcompassion #perfectionism #innerhealing #healingjourney

Have you ever wanted to say how you really feel, then stopped yourself? On The Healing Mindset, host Swati and mindset coach Carlene Marie explore why opening up feels so hard and why vulnerability is a strength.Carlene shares how the end of a 25-year marriage taught her that strength means asking for help, and walks through her four-step Compass Method for pausing, calming and choosing a braver response.About the Guest:Carlene Marie is a mindset and mind power coach, transformational life coach and trauma-sensitive guide based in Naples, Florida. She is the author of Enough Already and speaks to organizations about re-patterning old habits.Key Takeaways:Fear of opening up often traces back to needs that went unmet early on.Awareness is the threshold of change; practice walks you through the door.Try the Compass Method: Connect, Calm, Curious, Claim.Box breathing (4 in, 4 hold, 4 out, 4 hold) can steady you mid-conversation.Speak your truth without aggression or apology.Discernment matters: not everyone gets your vulnerability.Connect With Carlene Marie:Website: https://www.carlenemarie.comBook, Enough Already: https://www.carlenemarie.com/enough-already/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarlenemarie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CarleneCoachesEpisode Chapters (approx.):[00:00] Welcome to The Healing Mindset: why we say “I’m fine”[01:30] Meet Carlene Marie: from “the strong one” to asking for help[05:00] What Vulnerability Really Means: needs that were never met[08:00] Making the Unconscious Conscious: patterns we call “just who I am”[11:00] Vulnerability in Relationships: mind, body and speaking your truth[14:00] The Compass Method: Connect, Calm, Curious, Claim[19:00] Grace, Practice and Discernment: when old walls come back🎙️ 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 #thehealingmindset #vulnerability #strengthinvulnerability #emotionalhealing #selfworth #mindsetcoach #boxbreathing #healthyboundaries #neuroplasticity #selfcompassion #personalgrowth #healingjourney

What if the reason self-care feels so difficult isn't because you're not trying hard enough, but because you're trying to do everything alone?We've been taught to think of self-care as something deeply personal. A quiet room, a meditation session, a fitness routine, or a few precious moments away from everyone else. But what if meaningful, sustainable wellbeing also depends on the people around us?In this episode of The Healing Mindset, guest host Sana welcomes Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten, a sociologist, community development practitioner, and author of Even Monks Meditate Together, for a thoughtful conversation about community-driven wellness, social connection, and why self-care doesn't have to be an individual responsibility.Maria shares her personal experience of trying to build healthier habits while raising two young children, managing professional responsibilities, and navigating prolonged sleep deprivation.Despite her commitment to a holistic wellness certification program, she found herself questioning her dedication when the promised results didn't appear. That experience led her to reconsider a fundamental assumption about modern wellbeing: Why do we expect individuals to solve challenges that are deeply influenced by social and environmental conditions?Together, Maria and Sana explore how community can make healthy habits easier to maintain, why accountability and belonging matter, and how everyday activities such as walking with a neighbor or meeting friends at a park can support multiple dimensions of wellbeing.They also discuss the importance of personal boundaries, the difference between supportive communities and overwhelming social obligations, and why having connections beyond work and family can help people feel less isolated.Maria introduces the sociological concepts of bonding and bridging social capital, explaining how different relationships and community groups can create additional sources of connection, support, and reciprocity.This episode isn't about giving up solitude or making every part of your healing journey public. It's about recognizing that self-care can be both personal and shared, and that sometimes the most sustainable way to care for ourselves is to create space for one another.About the Guest: Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten:Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten is a sociologist, community development practitioner, and author whose work focuses on community-driven wellness and collective empowerment.Her book, Even Monks Meditate Together, challenges the idea that self-care must be practiced in isolation.Drawing from her background in sociology, teaching, community development, and personal experience, Maria explores how social environments, relationships, and shared activities influence our ability to develop sustainable wellness practices.Her work encourages people to move away from guilt-driven wellness expectations and toward practical habits supported by meaningful human connection.Key Takeaways:Self-care doesn't have to be a solitary responsibility. Shared activities can make wellness practices more accessible and sustainable.Community can reduce the pressure of perfectionism. Maria challenges the idea that struggling with healthy habits automatically reflects a lack of commitment.One activity can support several healthy habits. Walking with friends combines movement, time outdoors, and social connection.Consistency becomes easier with shared accountability. Knowing someone is expecting you can make it easier to maintain a routine.Solitude and community can coexist. Some practices are better experienced privately, while others benefit from shared participation.Different communities serve different purposes. Book clubs, hiking groups, neighborhood connections, and volunteer groups can provide different forms of belonging.Support networks extend beyond family and work. Broader social connections may help distribute emotional and practical support.Reciprocity is an important part of wellbeing. Community is not only about receiving help, but also having opportunities to support others.Seven Healthy Lifestyle Habits DiscussedMaria identifies seven habits from her wellness training that can be supported through intentional daily activities.Habit Everyday exampleNutrient richness Sharing nourishing snacks during a park meetupFrequent movement Walking with a neighborSound sleep Protecting time for adequate restInner stillness Practicing meditation or yoga privatelyDeep connection Spending meaningful time with friendsTime in nature Walking, hiking, or meeting outdoorsSense of purpose Participating in activities that feel meaningfulConnect With Dr. Maria Van Der MaatenWebsite: MariaVDM.comSocial media: Maria mentions LinkedIn and Instagram under her full name.Book: Even Monks Meditate TogetherChapters:Introduction: Rethinking Self-CareMeet Dr. Maria Van Der MaatenThe Story Behind Even Monks Meditate TogetherMotherhood, Sleep Deprivation, and Wellness PressureWhy Individual Responsibility Isn't the Whole StoryThe Seven Healthy Lifestyle HabitsHow Community Makes Healthy Habits EasierBalancing Solitude, Privacy, and ConnectionWhy Modern Life Leaves Us Socially IsolatedBonding, Bridging, and Social CapitalBuilding Supportive Communities Beyond Work and FamilyFinal Reflections and Connecting With Maria🎙️ 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.#SelfCare #CommunityWellness #CollectiveWellbeing #SocialConnection #MentalWellness #CommunityHealing #HealthyHabits #SelfCareTogether #SocialWellbeing #LonelinessAwareness #EmotionalWellbeing #MariaVanDerMaaten #TheHealingMindset #HealthyMindByAvik #Podhub

What if peace isn't something you find after life becomes easier, but something you can begin experiencing right in the middle of it?We often tell ourselves that we'll feel free once our responsibilities become lighter, our problems disappear, or everything finally falls into place. But life rarely gives us that perfect moment.In this episode of The Healing Mindset, host Swati welcomes Amitha Khema, a Buddhist monk originally from Sri Lanka who now shares Buddhist teachings and meditation practices in the Washington, DC area, including through his work as a Buddhist chaplain at George Washington University.Together, they explore what inner freedom actually means, why our minds become trapped in overthinking and worry, and how mindfulness can help us respond to life's challenges with greater awareness and compassion.Amitha explains that freedom isn't necessarily about having fewer responsibilities. It's about developing a different relationship with our thoughts, expectations, and experiences.Through relatable examples, including the anxiety of waiting for someone to respond to a message, the pressure of unfinished responsibilities, and the frustration of falling back into old habits, he shows how our reactions are often shaped by learned patterns and past experiences.The conversation explores Buddhist teachings on cause and effect, present-moment awareness, meditation, impermanence, and the importance of learning from every experience.Amitha also shares simple ways to begin, whether that's taking a mindful pause, enjoying a cup of tea, spending time with loved ones, or returning attention to the breath.And perhaps the most meaningful reminder comes through his advice: “Be the learner.”Because inner freedom doesn't mean controlling everything that happens to us. Sometimes it means learning to meet life as it is, without allowing every thought, fear, or expectation to control how we feel.If you've been feeling overwhelmed, caught in overthinking, or simply searching for a little more peace in your everyday life, this conversation offers a gentle invitation to slow down, become more aware, and begin again.About the Guest: Amitha Khema:Amitha Khema is a Buddhist monk originally from Sri Lanka, where he entered monastic life in 2009 and studied Buddhist teachings and meditation.He later moved to the United States to share these practices with a wider community.Based in the Washington, DC area, Amitha serves as a Buddhist chaplain at George Washington University and helps facilitate meditation and mindfulness programs for people from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds.His approach emphasizes practical mindfulness, understanding the causes of emotional reactions, developing concentration, and bringing Buddhist wisdom into ordinary daily experiences.Key Takeaways:Inner freedom is a state of mind, not an absence of responsibilities. Peace can exist even when life remains busy or challenging.Our emotional reactions have causes. Childhood experiences, learned habits, and expectations can influence how we interpret everyday situations.Mindfulness helps interrupt automatic reactions. Bringing attention back to the present can create space between an experience and our response.Letting go doesn't mean giving up. We can make a sincere effort without becoming overly attached to a particular outcome.Rest is part of a balanced life. Simple hobbies, quiet moments, and enjoyable activities can help us step away from overwhelm.Meditation develops concentration and awareness. Amitha describes focused attention and insight as complementary aspects of practice.Difficult feelings are impermanent. Recognizing that experiences change can help us relate to discomfort with greater patience.Every experience offers an opportunity to learn. Rather than immediately judging situations or people, we can approach them with curiosity.Connect With Amitha Khema:Meditation website: Buddha Meditation DCAmitha invites listeners to explore online meditation sessions, learn about Buddhist teachings, and participate in mindfulness programs regardless of where they live.Chapters:Finding Freedom in Everyday LifeMeet Buddhist Monk Amitha KhemaWhat Inner Freedom Really MeansWhy We Get Trapped in OverthinkingHow Childhood Experiences Shape Our ReactionsLetting Go of Attachment to OutcomesPracticing Mindfulness in Ordinary MomentsFinding Peace When You Feel OverwhelmedWhy Mindfulness Is Worth Practicing Before Difficulties AriseMeditation, Concentration, and AwarenessUnderstanding Impermanence and Difficult EmotionsBe the Learner: Amitha's Final Advice🎙️ 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.#InnerPeace #Mindfulness #InnerFreedom #BuddhistWisdom #MeditationPractice #MindfulLiving #StopOverthinking #PresentMomentAwareness #LettingGo #EmotionalWellbeing #SelfAwareness #MentalWellness #AmithaKhema #TheHealingMindset #HealthyMindByAvik #Podhub