Healthy Mind, Healthy Life

In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, debut thriller author Michael Wendroff shares what it really takes to move from “I want to write” to finishing—and publishing—a novel under real-world pressure. He unpacks how rejection, revisions, and long timelines test your mindset more than your talent.

This episode is for writers, creators, and anyone pursuing a meaningful goal without guarantees. You’ll hear how Michael stayed committed, handled intense editorial feedback, and built a repeatable process for book two—without losing the joy of the work.

About the Guest:
Michael Wendroff is a debut thriller writer whose novel What Goes Around reached a third printing and sold international translation rights. He has a background in marketing, earned an MBA from NYU, and has worked in global strategic marketing.

Episode Chapter:

00:06:08 The real tension behind writing thrillers: patience, rejection, pressure

00:07:31 The moment that sparked What Goes Around

00:08:39 “Connections don’t make it automatic”: the reality of publishing

00:11:22 Observing pro writers up close—and what it taught him

00:14:24 The pandemic as the end of excuses

00:15:25 The editing gauntlet: acquisitions, line, copy, proof, final type pass

00:18:30 Surviving beyond book one: brand, series consistency, and craft process

Key Takeaways:

Treat creative goals like long-term commitments: remove excuses and start imperfectly.

Expect publishing to involve multiple editorial rounds—plan emotional stamina for revisions.

Build a repeatable process (plotting, research, structure) so book two isn’t guesswork.

Write for today’s attention economy: short chapters, strong openings, and momentum-driven endings.

Balance AI research with verification, and prioritize real conversations with experts for authenticity.

How to Connect With the Guest:
Website: https://michaelwendroff.com/ 
Books available via major retailers like Amazon and Barnesandnoble.com.

 

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In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sayan, author Sarah Marshall explores why belonging isn’t something you “earn” by fitting in—it’s something you practice by showing up and accepting the invitation to be seen.

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck between identities, places, or communities—especially if you’re craving connection without losing yourself. Sarah shares how community can help reshape self-worth, why “home” can be internal, and what it took for her to stop leading with a single label and start engaging as a whole person.

About the Guest:
Sarah Marshall is a San Francisco Bay Area–based writer and author of the newly published novel Playa Dust in My Soul. A longtime world traveler with experience spanning the military, high-tech, and spiritual practice, she writes about belonging, chosen family, and transformation.

Episode Chapter:

00:02:50 — Why belonging lives in the “in-between” spaces

00:04:34 — Sarah’s earliest memories of feeling outside community

00:06:23 — “Carry your home”: belonging as an inner home

00:08:22 — The hidden patterns beneath disconnection and distance

00:11:06 — The playa as a crucible: intensity, invitation, and choice

00:13:12 — “Dust in my soul”: the metaphor that sticks with you

00:16:52 — Deserving love: the long work of accepting belonging

Key Takeaways:

Treat belonging as an active practice: invitation and acceptance both matter.

Try “embracing the moment” instead of waiting for the perfect place or people.

Notice where you’re protecting yourself by not accepting connection.

Experiment with showing up as a whole person, not your loudest label.

Build self-worth slowly: belonging strengthens when you believe you deserve it.

How to Connect With the Guest:
https://www.playadustinmysoul.com/ 

 

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Surviving can look successful from the outside—yet feel exhausting on the inside. This episode explores the shift from pushing through to living well, even when life is demanding.

If you feel stuck in reactivity, “Groundhog Day,” or constant busyness, Suzanne Rath shares practical ways to rebuild focus, momentum, and capacity. You’ll learn why resilience isn’t endless grit—it’s resourcefulness, recovery, and intentional pauses that help you adapt, lead, and thrive long-term.

About the Guest:
Suzanne Rath is an endurance athlete, physiotherapist, and health coach based in Queensland, Australia (originally from Ireland). After a life-changing bike accident and traumatic brain injury, she developed the NDOS framework to support recovery, adaptability, and sustainable high performance.

Episode Chapters:

00:06:10 – Survival vs thriving: the real shift

00:07:29 – Suzanne’s accident and the long road back

00:09:23 – What resilience is (and isn’t)

00:12:30 – Why survival mode accelerates time and fuels reactivity

00:15:07 – Signs you’re stuck: focus, momentum, potential

00:17:57 – NDOS: vision, noise reduction, and recovery

00:23:18 – Support systems + adaptability as a modern superpower

Key Takeaways:

Treat purpose as a daily practice, not a feeling you “wait for.”

Use micro-breaks to shift brain state (5 minutes counts).

Create a “recovery menu” so breaks don’t become more screen time.

Reduce noise: close tabs, step away, and return to one priority.

Build a support system with roles: cheerleader, accountability, wisdom.

Strengthen adaptability by normalizing learning and mistakes at work.

How to Connect With the Guest:
Website: https://www.suzannerath.com.au/ 
LinkedIn, Substack, YouTube, Instagram (active on all)

 

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Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sayan, theatre maker and arts advocate Jessie Fahay unpacks what fulfillment really means when the applause ends—and how to stop confusing recognition with inner wholeness.

This episode is for anyone who looks “successful” on paper but feels disconnected inside—creatives, leaders, parents, and everyday professionals. Jessie shares a practical way to shift from scarcity, comparison, and performative living toward meaning, contribution, and a steadier inner life.

About the Guest:
Jessie Fahay is a theatre maker, speaker, and advocate based in New York. She founded the nonprofit Ripple Effect Artists and uses art to spark empathy, dialogue, and real-world action.

Episode Chapter:

00:08:39 – The quiet question behind fulfillment when the noise fades

00:10:25 – “Fulfilled” as full + filled: connection, contribution, love

00:12:09 – The visibility trap: recognition vs. real fulfillment

00:17:24 – When “having it all” still hurts: the spiral of disconnection

00:20:13 – Orienting life toward community (without self-neglect)

00:24:10 – The “context” practice: same life, different meaning

00:31:13 – Keep sharing your vision: how Jessie built Ripple Effect Artists

Key Takeaways:

Redefine fulfillment as connection + contribution, not applause or metrics.

Notice when you’re chasing visibility and gently return to what matters.

Create a daily context statement for your work: “This is what I’m here for today.”

Reframe your role: the same task can feel empty or meaningful depending on context.

Share your vision often—unexpected people can become allies and connectors.

How to Connect With the Guest:

Website: https://www.rippleeffectartists.com/ 

Jessie Fahay 

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Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.

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Burnout isn’t a weakness—it’s often the side effect of carrying responsibility under constant pressure. This episode explores how high performers can protect their mental health without lowering their standards.

If you work in conflict-heavy environments (law, leadership, business, high-stakes roles), you’ll learn how to shift from outcome-chasing to process mastery, build boundaries that improve efficiency, and borrow recovery habits from sports psychology.

About the Guest:
Jane Muir is a Miami business law attorney and managing shareholder at Jay Muir & Associates. She shares lessons from her own burnout recovery and her work in high-conflict legal environments.

Episode Chapters:

00:03:00 Burnout from responsibility, not weakness

00:04:24 Is burnout “the price of ambition”?

00:06:22 The boundary that changed everything: laptop closed at 6pm

00:07:47 Stop outsourcing happiness to outcomes

00:09:12 “With Winning in Mind”: how top performers get in the zone

00:12:08 Early burnout signs: negativity, frustration, inner critic

00:16:04 Reset after setbacks: reflect, move forward, take breaks, gratitude

Key Takeaways:

Set a hard stop time to force focus and efficiency.

Train for process consistency, not emotional rollercoasters of wins/losses.

Use daily self-talk and affirmations to stabilize self-image under pressure.

Create simple work-start rituals to enter a flow state faster.

When setbacks hit: reflect on progress, then re-engage with “what’s next.”

5. How to Connect With the Guest
Website: miamibusiness.law 
Phone: 786-533-1100

 

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Healthy Mind By Avik™️ is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it’s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, storyteller, survivor, and wellness advocate.

With over 6000+ episodes and 200K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.
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