The Healing Catalyst
Episodes
How to Find Strong Love and Keep It with Bela Gandhi
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Avanti is joined by dating and relationship expert Bela Gandhi, founder of Smart Dating Academy and TEDx Speaker. They explore how to find strong ...
Go Deeper: Ayurveda to Support Your Immunity with Divya Alter
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Avanti sits down with pioneering chef and author Divya Alter for a new series "Go Deeper.” They discuss the Ayurvedic perspecti...
Breaking the Resolution Cycle: Make Your Goals a Reality in 2023 with Mar Soraparu
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chief Wellness Officer and co-founder at BIÂN, Mar Soraparu, joins Dr. Avanti for a conversation on making your resolutions stick. ...
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Food, Fitness, and Healthcare Trends for 2023 with Abbey Stone, Part 2
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Avanti and Abbey Stone are back for part 2 of their conversation on Wellness Trends for 2023, diving into the areas of food, fitness, and healthca...
2023 Beauty & Wellness Trends with Well + Good’s Abbey Stone, Part 1
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The VP of Content and Executive Editor of Well + Good, Abbey Stone, joins Dr. Avanti in part 1 of a 2-part conversation on the wellness trends for 202...
Kickstarting the New Year
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the name of celebration and rest, Dr. Avanti and her team are on pause for this week, but they are leaving you with a quick look into what to expec...
This Time It’s Personal: How I’m Navigating Grief & Loss
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Avanti is openly and vulnerably sharing about the emotional struggles she’s been navigating over the past few months after a personal los...
How to Heal The Mind
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Avanti is bringing you the last of December’s compilation episodes to help you round out 2022 and prepare for a beautiful new year! This ...
How to Eat to Heal
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are continuing with our December intention of ‘The Healing Journey’ with a focus on eating to heal. This episode highlights the top 3 co...
3 Ways to Increase Your Energy Flow
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter the last month of the year, Dr. Avanti shares her weekly practice of reflecting on a different aspect of her life during the month of Dece...
Why Stories Heal with Rakhi Mutta
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rakhi Mutta is the COO of Rupi Kaur Inc. She is a director, filmmaker, writer, and artist with a deep understanding of the creative process and the ar...
Giving Thanks to You
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Thanksgiving week in the United States, so Dr. Avanti and her team are taking a break to enjoy the holiday — but first, here’s a moment of ...
Holiday Eating: Recipes & Tips for Digestion with Divya Alter
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pioneering chef and author, Divya Alter, is bringing Ayurvedic cooking to the modern world. Today, you’ll hear how she discovered Ayurveda as a teen...
The Art & Medicine of Gathering with Kevin Boehm
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Boehm is the CEO and co-founder of the Boka Restaurant Group; he is an expert in the art of gathering and a visionary in the hospitality field. ...
Healing & Community Through the Lens of Music with Lora Branch
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lora Branch was a rising DJ and community activist working in HIV/AIDS education when she became Dr. Avanti’s mentor 30 years ago in Chicago. ...
Biohack Your Brain Through Meditation with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neurologist and mindfulness expert, Dr. Romie Mushtaq, is on a mission to shift the state of brain health and wellness in the workplace. Today, you’...
Spark This: 5 Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Avanti is bringing you a mini-episode with 5 ways to support your health this holiday season! She shares tips for reducing overwhelm and wa...
‘Rewilding’ & Healing Through Nature with Micah Mortali
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a society, we’ve come to think and exist as though we are separate from nature. We are deeply deprived of nature, and because of this lost connec...
Connect to Your Higher Self & Divine Feminine Power with Ananta Ripa Ajmera
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ananta Ripa Ajmera is an Ayurveda practitioner, yoga instructor, and co-founder/CEO of The Ancient Way. Today, Ananta joins Dr. Avanti to beautifully ...
Reduce 5 Hidden Toxins that are Destroying Your Health
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are 5 hidden toxins in Ayurveda that go beyond environmental pollutants or pesticides in food. Did you know your relationships, work, and lifest...
Food As Medicine: The 5 Principles for Eating
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Avanti is delving into how to use the Principle of Ayurvedic Eating to shift our habits and utilize food as medicine. By changing our appro...
A Simple Routine to Prevent Chronic Illness
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to season 4 of The Healing Catalyst Podcast! This month, we’re going back to the basics of Ayurveda to support you in building a strong foun...
Quiz: Discover Your Energy Type
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here’s a little snack while you excitedly wait for season 4 of The Healing Catalyst Podcast to air next week! Avanti shares The Energy Fix Quiz so y...
Pitta Season: Hydration, Food, & Cooling Hacks (Ask Me Anything)
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Avanti is answering all of your questions on staying cool and healthy during the summer! She breaks down how summer is the season of Pitta ...
Growth Mindset: Know Your Values & Seek Discomfort with Kevin Adler
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Adler is an executive coach and a nationally recognized thought leader in marketing and consumer engagement. Today’s fascinating conversation ...
Social Justice: Collective & Individual Healing with Anusha Wijeyakumar
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anusha Wijeyakumar is a professor, speaker, and author of ‘Meditation with Intention,’ and today she joins Dr. Avanti to discuss the intersection ...
An Empathy Mindset Starts with Self with Payal Beri
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical psychologist and founder of RK Empathy, Payal Beri, joins us to kick off the month of July and our new intention of ‘Mindset as Medicine.’...
Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine with Dr. Debbie Kung
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re rounding out the month of June and our intention of ‘Healing with Integrative Medicine’ with board-certified Doctor of Chinese Medi...
Spice Up Your Food & Health with Dr. Kanchan Koya
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kanchan Koya has a Ph.D. in Biomedicine from Harvard University, trained at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, and is the creator of Spice Sp...
Naturopathy: Your Story is Your Medicine with Dr. Ben Schuff
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ben Schuff is a naturopathic physician, nutritionist, and director of naturopathy and nutrition at BIÂN. Dr. Schuff’s philosophy is that good h...
53. Why Sound is Fundamental for Healing with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sound is a fundamental part of every species’ survival, and different types of sound can powerfully heal the human body and brain. Today, neurologis...
52. The Mental Health & Microbiome Connection with Dr. Uma Naidoo
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re rounding out mental health awareness month with a board-certified psychiatrist, nutritionist, and professional chef, Dr. Uma Naidoo. As...
51. Feed Your Mental Health with Dr. Drew Ramsey
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the leading voices in the growing field of nutritional psychiatry, Dr. Drew Ramsey, is on the show to talk about the power of nutrition in impr...
50. Plant Medicine Ceremony: What to Know & Expect with Dr. Ellen Vora & Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, Part 2 of 2
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back for Part 2 of Dr. Avanti’s conversation with board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, and board-certified integrative physician, D...
49. Ceremonial & Therapeutic Power of Psychedelic Medicine with Dr. Ellen Vora & Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, Part 1 of 2
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, and integrative physician, Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, join Dr. Avanti for an impactful and insightful two-part c...
48. Cleanses, Sleep Support, and What’s Your Dosha? (Ask Me Anything Episode)
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You asked and Dr. Avanti is answering in today’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ episode! She unpacks listener questions on Ayurvedic Doshas and her opinion o...
47. Marma Therapy & Your Energy Body with Indu Arora
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s special guest, Indu Arora, is an Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist and one of Dr. Avanti’s first teachers and mentors. In their conversation, In...
46. Feng Shui: Simple Ways to Reclaim Your Energy with Dana Claudat
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dana Claudat is a modern Feng Shui Master and the founder of The School of Intention Feng Shui certification program. Dana shares her story of studyin...
45. Multiple Sclerosis: A Journey of Healing with Justine Fedak
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we transition into a new month, there is no better guest than Justine Fedak to kick off April’s theme of “Energy as Medicine.” Justine works ...
44. Beyond Asanas: The Holistic Nature of Yoga Therapy with Dr. Amy Wheeler
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Amy Wheeler has studied Yoga and Yoga Therapy in India, Europe, and the United States, has helped develop dozens of Yoga Therapy research protocol...
43. Tara Stiles on Practicing Yoga in a Tai Chi Way, Part 2 of 2
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Avanti in part two of our series on yoga, tai chi, and movement as medicine with the founders of Strala Yoga, Tara Stiles and Michael Taylor....
42. The Healing Power of Tai Chi & Movement as Medicine with Michael Taylor, Part 1 of 2
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a short hiatus, Dr. Avanti is back with a fascinating and profound two-part series with Tara Stiles and Michael Taylor, the founders of Strala Y...
41. Old is New Again: 2022 Wellness Trends with Well+Good’s Kate Spies
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Spies is the Senior VP and editor-in-chief of Well+Good, a health and wellness platform that recently published its annual wellness trends report...
40. Spark This: 3 Ways to Increase Energy Using Breath
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s mini-episode, Dr. Avanti shares three ways to tap into the power of your breath to shift your energy and state of mind. By simply breathi...
39. Designing Your Day to Optimize Sleep with Colleen Wachob
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Colleen Wachob is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Mindbodygreen. She shares her own healing journey of facing a pulmonary embolism, and how this was the ...
38. Spark This: 6 Easy Biohacks for Better Sleep
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s mini-episode unpacks six ways to biohack your way to sounder sleep! These simple tips will help you prioritize your sleep for better health,...
37. “Why Not Me?” Reframing Suffering through Gratitude with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s conversation is a beautiful heart-to-heart between two friends on their personal journeys of changing the lens through which they view pain ...
36. Spark This: Increasing Connection in an Epidemic of Loneliness
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s mini-episode, Dr. Avanti shares how to use the power of social connection for healing, and invites you to explore your connections with o...
35. Gang Violence to Yoga: Following Your Inner Whisper with Rosie Acosta
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Rosie Acosta is a yoga, meditation, and mindfulness teacher, and host of the podcast Radically Loved. Today she shares her healing journey of growing ...
34. Spark This: 9 Secrets of the Blue Zones for Living Longer
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Blue Zones are locations throughout the world with high concentrations of centenarians, and also clusters of people who have aged without specific...
33. Hack Your Circadian Rhythm for Sleep, Energy & Focus
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our circadian rhythm is critical for all aspects of our health—it’s an internal clock that coordinates the wake/sleep cycle with almost all action...
32. Spark This: 8 Hacks to Boost Happiness
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for today’s mini-episode on how to hack your happiness hormones! Dr. Avanti gives a quick rundown on the happiness hormones, along with 8 ea...
31. Healing Hormones & Overcoming Burnout with Dr. Mariza Snyder
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mariza Snyder is a chiropractor whose expertise is in functional wellness for women, specifically around hormonal health. She is the author of 7 b...
30. Stop Fearing Death. My Conversation with Dr. Amy Robbins
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Amy Robbins is a clinical psychologist, wellness speaker, and host of the podcast “Life, Death, and the Space Between”. Amy was trained psycho...
29. Releasing Identities & Attachments for Healing with Jessica Zweig
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Zweig is an award-winning entrepreneur, personal branding expert, the founder and CEO of SimplyBe. Agency and author of “Be. - A No Bullsh*t...
28. Psychedelics & Integrative Psychiatry for Mental Health with Dr. Ellen Vora
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ellen Vora is a board-certified psychiatrist, medical acupuncturist, and yoga teacher who takes a functional medicine approach to mental health. I...
27. Simple Tools to Foster Self-Compassion & Reduce Suffering with Dr. Kristin Neff
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kristin Neff is an associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and is the author of two books, including he...
26. Fasting is Not a Fad. Why Ayurvedic Rhythmic Fasting has Survived the Test of Time
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Avanti opens up the conversation around fasting for optimal health, sharing how Ayurvedic Rhythmic Fasting is one of the most ancient heali...
25. Chronic Illness: Cultivating Community & Self-Love with Nitika Chopra
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nitika Chopra is the founder of Chronicon, a media and events company dedicated to elevating the lives of those living with a chronic illness. Today, ...
24. Bobbi Brown on Revolutionizing Makeup & Enhancing Beauty From Within
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bobbi Brown is a makeup artist and entrepreneur who founded the global brand, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics that started with a line of 10 lipsticks. She’s ...
23. Ayurveda & Clean Beauty for Inner and Outer Glow with Lisa Mattam
10 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Mattam is a former pharmaceutical executive turned natural skincare entrepreneur. She is the founder and creator of Sahajan Skincare, an evidence...
22. Support Your Mental Health by Becoming a Boundary Boss with Terri Cole
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Terri Cole is a licensed psychotherapist and the author of “Boundary Boss”. Today, she’s unpacking how to get out of your own way and become emp...
21. The 3 Powerful Steps I Took to Heal My Depression... and 10 Signs You Might Need Help to Heal Yours
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Dr. Avanti opens up about her experience with depression and the 3 powerful steps she took to heal. She shares how she was actua...
20. The Science of Stress: 5 Ways to Break the Cycle
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is your heightened stress leaving you chronically tired and anxious? If so, you aren’t alone in this—the epidemic of stress has increased signific...
19. The Energy Trifecta for Healing Fatigue & Burnout with Dr. Amy Shah
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Amy Shah is a double board-certified medical doctor with training from Cornell, Columbia and Harvard, and she specializes in food allergies, hormo...
18. Tara Stiles on Slowing Down & Clearing Your Mind
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tara Stiles is the founder of Strala Yoga and the author of Clean Mind, Clean Body where she takes you through a 4-week reset for your mind, body, and...
17. Five Tools for Transitioning to Spring
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As nature begins to transition from winter to spring, we should do the same. In this episode, Dr. Avanti is bringing you 5 tools to support your body ...
16. Spinning Thoughts? 3-Steps to Calm Your Mind
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling trapped or having anxious, spinning thoughts? Today, Dr. Avanti is sharing her 3-step process, The Counter-Balance Solution™, for ca...
15. The Science of Habits and Helping Addiction
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Avanti unpacks how our brain biochemistry leads us to abandon positive habits and New Year’s resolutions, not a lack of willpower. Throug...
14. Overcoming My Own Limiting Beliefs
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kelli Tennant, host of The Kelli Show and CEO of Soulfire Productions, joins Dr. Avanti for a vulnerable conversation on limiting beliefs, cultural ex...
13. Digesting 2020: 5 Lessons Learned
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we approach the end of 2020, Dr. Avanti invites you into reflection as she shares 5 lessons she’s learned during this time. For our well-being, i...
12. Identifying Soft-Addictions to Reduce Inflammation
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Avanti explores the connection between stressors and inflammation, and how our daily choices are either supporting or weakening our health....
11. Balancing Masculine Energy for Decreased Anxiety
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Between the stress of the election season coupled with the fear over the pandemic, our society as a whole is in need of tools to help ease our collect...
10. Hidden Toxins: The 5 Sources You Need to Know
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of toxins, what comes to mind? Maybe you think of environmental pollutants or harmful toxins in food, but in Ayurveda, there are actual...
9. From Health to Illness: The 7 Red Flags
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Dr. Avanti takes us down the path from health to illness, exploring the warning signs of a health imbalance that we should be looking for in ou...
8. The Principle of Ayurvedic Eating: Using Food as Medicine
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”In Ayurveda,, food is medicine. But it’s about much mo...
7. Cultivating Balance for Health in Fall
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“If we can stay in sync with the transitions of nature, we will create optimal health.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-SinghIn Ayurveda, the transition betw...
Transitioning into Fall
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr Avanti Kumar-Singh talks about her upcoming workshop with the In goop Health at-home summit, her boo...
6. Harnessing the Tools of Yoga for Optimal Health
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Yoga is so much more than just the postures. I want to bring into focus the idea that breath and meditation are key components of the practice of y...
5. Finding Balance in Nature and in Ourselves
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“By applying this golden principle — that like increases like and opposites reduce — we can create more balance and more harmony within ourselve...
4. Processing Emotional and Physical Toxins
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“There's a saying in Ayurveda that we are not just what we eat, we are what we digest.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-SinghWhen you think of digestion ...
3. Transitioning with the Seasons for Vibrant Health
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Ayurveda says that we should transition from one season to the next. And that's really so that we can have optimal, vibrant health.” – Dr. ...
2. Creating a Daily Routine to Boost Immunity
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“A strong immune system isn't something that happens overnight.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-SinghCities are beginning to reopen and it’s time to h...
1. Finding the Healer Within
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Health is found in the everyday moments of life.” – Dr. Avanti Kumar-SinghWelcome to the first official episode of The Healing Catalyst. Dr. Av...