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The Mindful Living

Avik Chakraborty and Sana

Welcome to The Mindful Living, where we explore mental health and mindfulness. I’m your host, Sana, and in each episode, we’ll hear from inspiring guests—experts, thought leaders, and individuals with remarkable stories—who share their insights on living a healthier, more mindful life. We’ll dive into managing stress, overcoming challenges, and finding balance. Whether you seek inspiration, support, or a moment of relaxation,.Want to be a guest on The Mindful Living? Send The Mindful Living a

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33:22

Mastering Momentum: The STEP System for Consistent...

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2025/09/10

On The Mindful Living with host Sana, we unpack how to turn vision into action without burning out. Dr. Christiane Schroeter—TEDx speaker, professor, business & wellness coach, bestselling author, and host of Happy Healthy Hustle(top 1% globally)—walks us through her STEP framework: Simplify, Tell others, Examine, Praise progress. We explore Petite Practices® (small, repeatable actions), why boredom can fuel creativity, how to spot busy work vs. meaningful moves, and a realistic cadence for

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26:22

Mindfulness in Motion: Martial Arts, Spartan Racing,...

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2025/09/08

On this The Mindful Living Podcast episode, host Sana sits down with author and athlete DK Kang to unpack mindfulness in motion—how martial arts training and Spartan racing build presence, grit, and self-discipline that translate to real life. From navigating his wife’s breast cancer diagnosis and job loss to finishing a brutal 50K Spartan Ultra, DK shows how breathwork, gratitude, routine, and community turn chaos into calm focus. We cover reframing self-talk, balancing stillness with movement, and

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48:13

Children’s Mental Health: Teaching Resilience Through...

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2025/09/04

In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast with host Sana, Richard Tierney sheds light on the vital but often overlooked connection between childhood experiences and lifelong mental health. The discussion explores why children’s natural feelings—fear, anger, anxiety, sadness—are not disorders, but instincts to be trusted and understood. Richard shares simple, practical exercises that parents, teachers, and caregivers can use to guide children in handling emotions through fight, flight, freeze,

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21:44

Mindful Writing for Grief: Turning Pain into Clarity...

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2025/09/02

Journalist-turned-novelist John DeDakis joins The Mindful Living Podcast with host Sana to explore how mindful writing can help us face grief without numbing it. Drawing from 45 years in journalism (including 25 at CNN) and six novels where loss is a recurring thread, John explains practical ways to start writing when you “don’t feel like a writer,” why moving toward difficult feelings creates relief, and how journaling builds inner clarity. This conversation is direct, grounded, and

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32:47

Movement Therapy Is Not “Exercise”: Joy, Resilience,...

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2025/09/01

On The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana talks with Vanessa Leone—a movement therapist and exercise scientist—about reframing “exercise” as movement therapy: a practical, personal language for the body. Drawing on her lived experience with ADHD, Hashimoto’s, hypermobility, and supporting a partner with CPTSD, Vanessa explains simple, sustainable ways to build daily movement, recover from flare-ups, and cultivate resilience without burnout. We discuss play, walking to music, five-minute

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31:14

Unlocking God Within: Imagination, Mindfulness, and...

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2025/08/30

n this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana sits down with Trey Tijerina to explore a thought-provoking question: Can imagination unlock the divine within us? Trey shares his perspective on imagination as a creative force, not just idle fantasy, and how it shapes our reality. The conversation dives into mindfulness, presence, manifestation, probability vs. possibility, and the role of programming in shaping our beliefs. Trey offers practical insights into how shifting from fear and

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29:22

Mindful by Design: How Genetics Shapes Inner Peace |...

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2025/08/27

On this episode of The Mindful Living with host Sana, we explore a groundbreaking idea—what if mindfulness could be designed as uniquely as our DNA? Guest Julie Alsaker, a pioneer in holistic genetics, shares how our genes influence stress, emotional regulation, and healing. She explains why genetics is not our destiny but our strategy, and how personalized mindfulness practices can help us break free from cultural conditioning, reverse symptoms we once thought were “just aging,” and reclaim our

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28:40

Unlocking Dyslexic Brilliance: Mindful Teaching...

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2025/08/27

In this episode of The Mindful Living with host Sana, we dive into the world of dyslexia with Russell Van Brocklen, widely known as The Dyslexia Professor. Too often, children with dyslexia are misunderstood, mislabeled, or told to simply “try harder.” Russell challenges these myths and reveals how dyslexia is not a limitation but a different way of learning.He shares brain-based, mindful, and interest-driven approaches that empower children to build confidence and succeed. From shifting teaching

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23:40

Holistic Beauty: Healing From the Inside Out with...

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2025/08/24

In this episode of The Mindful Living, host Avik is joined by Raven Alvarez, CEO and founder of Seraphine Wellness and Beauty. Together, they dive deep into what it truly means to heal from the inside out. Beyond creams, fillers, and beauty filters, Raven shares why sustainable beauty is built on daily choices—hydration, rest, nutrition, and self-care rituals that nurture mind, body, and spirit. The conversation unpacks the tension between self-acceptance and the modern beauty industry, the impact

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30:40

Plant-Based Healing and PMDD: Reclaiming Balance...

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2025/08/23

In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana speaks with naturopath, nutritionist, and trauma-informed healing specialist Camilla Brinkworth about her journey of healing from autoimmune arthritis and PMDD. Camilla shares how adopting a plant-based lifestyle transformed her health, lifted her mood, and eliminated chronic pain. Beyond diet, she dives into how unresolved trauma, unhealthy environments, and systemic misconceptions around PMDD can intensify suffering—and how deeper emotional

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21:23

Mindful Living Through Change with Laura Bratton

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2025/08/21

Change is constant—sometimes it drifts in like a gentle tide, other times it crashes over us like a storm. In this heartfelt episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana welcomes Laura Bratton, author, speaker, and founder of UBI Global, who has lived through profound change and emerged with courage, resilience, and deep wisdom.Diagnosed with an eye disease at age nine and facing the reality of blindness, Laura spent over a decade adjusting to life without sight. Through breathwork,

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31:24

Mindfulness and Patience in Everyday Life with...

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2025/08/19

In this episode of The Mindful Living Podcast, host Sana sits down with Samantha Kane, founder of Roots Wings Wellness, for a grounded conversation on mindfulness, patience, and the importance of slowing down in a fast-paced world. Samantha shares practical ways to pause, feel emotions deeply, and embrace universal nudges that guide us toward alignment. Together, they explore misconceptions about mindfulness, the ego-driven culture of constant hustle, and how true peace comes from embodying—not just

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25:19

True Healing vs. Quick Fixes: Mindfulness, Stress...

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2025/08/15

In this episode of The Mindful Living with Sana, Dr. Dean Howell—pioneer of NeuroCranial Restructuring (NCR)—challenges the conventional, symptom-focused approach to healthcare. Together, we explore how structural imbalances in the skull can affect not only physical function but also emotional stability, cognitive performance, and even spiritual depth. Dr. Howell shares the science behind NCR, why most cranial techniques fail to deliver lasting results, and how simple mechanical adjustments can

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27:18

Nurturing Resilience in Families: Building Connection...

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2025/08/15

In this episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Marina Passalaris, founder of Beautiful Minds, to explore how tech-free, nature-based experiences can transform family life. From her own journey of overcoming childhood agoraphobia to leading one of Australia’s largest family well-being initiatives, Marina shares practical tools for fostering resilience, emotional regulation, and deeper bonds between parents and children.The conversation unpacks the importance of creating boundaries

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24:40

Mindfulness in Action: Creating Transformational...

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2025/08/13

In this episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with leadership expert, author, and principal of Destiny Development Delta LLC, Donzel Leggett, to explore how mindfulness is more than stillness—it's a powerful, proactive tool for creating your own destiny. Drawing from his upcoming book Make Your Destiny Happen, Donzel reveals the Destiny Development Delta model, a framework for authentic self-leadership, adaptability, and achieving success without sacrificing balance. This conversation

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22:05

The Psychology of Identity & Mindful Communication...

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2025/08/12

In this episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana dives deep with Dr. Albert Charles Bramante — a rare triple-threat professional with over 20 years as a talent agent, a PhD in psychology, and certifications in NLP and hypnosis. Together, they explore how our identity is shaped by both internal and external forces, and how mindful communication can protect or erode our sense of self. From breaking the cycle of people-pleasing to dismantling self-sabotaging patterns, Dr. Bramante shares practical

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34:02

The Mindfulness Paradox: Why Forcing Peace Keeps You...

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2025/08/09

In this thought-provoking episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Florence Doisneau, self-realization coach and founder of Realize Unlimited, to explore the “Mindfulness Paradox” — how striving too hard for peace can actually keep us from it. Florence shares how addiction, anxiety, and inner turmoil can be approached not through control, but through curiosity and presence. Together, they unpack why mindfulness isn’t about chasing stillness, but about allowing it to emerge naturally

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28:45

You Are Your Own Best Medicine: Reclaiming Health,...

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2025/08/09

In this deeply eye-opening episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Dr. Marissa Heisel—holistic health practitioner, chiropractor, and midwife with over 25 years of experience—to explore the radical yet timeless truth: You are your own best medicine. Together, they unpack how modern healthcare systems have conditioned people to distrust their bodies, the critical phases in a woman’s life where self-sovereignty is often undermined, and why healing starts from the inside out.Dr

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27:02

The Mental Side of Strength: How Midlife Women Can...

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2025/08/08

In this episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana sits down with Patty Durell—licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Conditioning Specialist, and founder of Rock Solid Fitness—to explore the overlooked mental side of strength. Patty shares how her High Intensity SAFE Strength Training™ method, just two 25-minute sessions a week, can help women in midlife transform their physical health, mental resilience, sleep quality, and stress levels. From breaking stereotypes about women lifting

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32:11

Mindful Awareness in Life’s Disruptions: Redefining...

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2025/08/08

In this episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana speaks with David Aferiat — dual American-French citizen, organic champagne importer, and growth coach — about navigating identity shifts during life’s most disruptive moments. Drawing on his journey from scaling a FinTech company to embracing new ventures, David reveals how mindful awareness, value-driven living, and intentional routines can help transform uncertainty into purpose. The conversation dives into resilience, cultural duality, and the

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