Contributors

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Avik Chakraborty

I'm Avik Chakraborty, founder of Healthy Mind by Avik™ and host of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, a podcast built on one belief: mental health isn't a luxury, it's a necessity.

This show is where honest conversations live. No scripts pretending to have it all figured out. No quick fixes. Just real stories from therapists, founders, healers, and humans who've walked through something and come back with something worth sharing.

What started as one show has grown into the Podhub Network, 21 podcasts, 6,500+ episodes, and a community of listeners across 80+ countries who needed a space that felt human.

If you're navigating burnout, identity, healing, or simply trying to come home to yourself, you're in the right place.

This isn't self-help. It's self-honesty.

Pull up a chair. Let's talk.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthypodminds/

Guests

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Jane Rogers

Diagnosed with Epilepsy at 13, Janes life took a wild turn full of seizures, specialists, and some seriously strange hospital adventures. But instead of letting it break her, she learned to laugh at the chaos, the cringe, and even the curveballs.  Laughing through the storm is a hilarious honest memoir about finding resilience, ridiculousness, and unexpected joy in the middle of life's messiest moments.

https://laughingthroughthestorm.com/

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Lana Mcara

Lana McAra is an award-winning, international bestselling author and ghostwriter of more than 50 books with over one million copies sold. Founder of Vendela Publishing, she works with writers who want to build long-term careers and reach readers beyond the algorithm. Lana has spent more than two decades teaching fiction writing and speaking to writers about the business of publishing.

https://vendelapublishing.com/

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Marianne Hickman

Marianne Hickman is an international speaker, speaker trainer, and personal mentor who has graced over 2,000 stages worldwide. She’s not just a speaker—she’s a powerhouse in helping industry experts monetize their message and turn their speaking into a profitable business.

From being a single mom on food stamps to running a thriving business with her husband and raising six incredible children, Marianne knows firsthand the power of crafting a message that moves people to action.

Through her programs Marianne equips her clients with the tools to own the stage, deliver unforgettable presentations, and turn those moments into measurable results.

https://mariannehickman.com/guest

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Sarah Bean

Sarah Bean believes everyone has a story to tell that can help others. She is Book Launchers’ marketing professional with over 20 years of entertainment and publishing experience. She started her career in the literary department of a worldwide agency, before becoming a speaking agent with a roster of best-selling authors, celebrities, athletes and business leaders. She's managed NY Times best-selling authors, produced live events like TEDx and has been an entertainment journalist covering TV/film news and red carpet interviews for leading entertainment websites. At Book Launchers, she has a passion for helping nonfiction authors build marketing strategy that uses their unique story and expertise to help others, build their brand and launch their career.

https://booklaunchers.com/7steps

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