Mind Over Matter

Do you feel you have to get through hard seasons alone? Mind Over Matter explores resilience with Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten, who challenges the idea that being strong means being unbreakable. Learn why resilience looks more like getting knocked down and slowly rising again, how asking for help builds it, and how to start small with community, low expectations and one habit at a time. About the Guest: Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten is a community practitioner who taught a university class on Sustainable Communities and worked in Central America. She grew up in the American Midwest and now lives abroad. Key Takeaways: Resilience is being knocked over and getting back up, not never being affected. Skip the word “bounce back” for people: first sit, then stand, then walk. Asking for help is part of resilience, because shared humanity flows both ways. Do a personal inventory: who do you actually spend time with outside family and work? Keep expectations low and start small. Build one habit at a time. Connect With the Guest: Website: https://mariavdm.com Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00] When the Ground Shifts: An opening on finding what cannot be shaken. [03:00] Resilience Is Not Unbreakable: Floods, grass and getting back up. [07:00] Why Vulnerability Feels So Hard: Independence, bootstraps and being stuck in the mud. [12:00] Giving and Receiving in Community: Lessons from working in Central America. [17:00] The Invisible Weight We Carry: Where everyday resilience struggles show up. [21:00] A Personal Inventory of Your Circles: Who you spend time with, honestly. [25:00] Start Small, Go Slow, Find Your People: Low expectations, one habit at a time. 🎙️ 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 Guest Know 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 & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based 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 here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindovermatter #resilience #buildingresilience #communityhealing #vulnerability #mentalwellness #askforhelp #personalgrowth #findyourpeople #startsmall #connection #wellbeing #mindsetshift

Have you ever told yourself “I’m not good enough” before you even tried? On Mind Over Matter, host Swati and transformational life coach Liz Coleman explore where limiting beliefs come from and why they feel like facts. Liz shares how to question old stories, why mindset work stalls when your body does not feel safe, and how small daily habits help you respond instead of react. About the Guest: Liz Coleman is a transformational life coach who works with people whose lives look good on paper but feel off inside. She offers a free assessment on her website. Key Takeaways: Notice your triggers and ask, “Is this 100% true, or just an opinion?” Many beliefs start in childhood, then we collect “proof” to keep them alive. If your body is not on board, positive thinking alone will not stick. Regulate daily with deep breaths, time outside and enough sleep. Setbacks are normal; noticing them sooner is growth. Swap “I have to” for “I get to” or “I choose to.” Connect With Liz Coleman: Website (free assessment): https://www.lizcolemanlifecoach.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reallizcoleman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lizcoleman31 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizccolemancoaching Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00] Welcome to Mind Over Matter: what if your beliefs are not facts? [01:30] Meet Liz Coleman: when life looks good on paper but something feels off [03:00] What a Limiting Belief Really Is: triggers and the “is it 100% true?” test [06:00] Where Beliefs Begin: childhood and the sack of stories we carry [09:00] Living on Autopilot: how beliefs show up at work and in relationships [13:00] When Your Body Is Not on Board: nervous system regulation and affirmations [18:00] Slipping Back and “I Get To”: allowing feelings and choosing gentler words 🎙️ 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 Guest Know 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 & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based 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 here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindovermatter #limitingbeliefs #mindsetshift #selfdoubt #nervoussystemregulation #selfawareness #personalgrowth #resilience #lifecoach #mentalhealthpodcast #innerwork #selfcompassion

What if the doubt you keep listening to isn’t the truth, just an old pattern on repeat? On Mind Over Matter, host Avik and author Sharon Ann Rose offer a gentler way to relate to self-doubt. Sharon explains why self-doubt is a healthy signal rather than a flaw, how growing up looking outward for answers feeds it, and how naming that inner voice lets you respond with calm instead of freezing or leaping. About the Guest: Sharon Ann Rose is an author and guide based in Portland, Oregon, who supports clients in settling into themselves and making grounded, compassionate choices. She is the author of Faces of the Mother. Key Takeaways: Self-doubt isn’t a flaw; it’s a signal that you’re near an edge. Fear of doubt pushes us to either shrink back or leap recklessly. Looking outward for every answer can make doubt louder. Pause, breathe and feel your feet before you decide. Give your doubt a playful name so it loosens its grip. You don’t have to overcome doubt; just don’t let it lead. Connect With Sharon Ann Rose: Website: https://www.sharonannrose.com Book: Faces of the Mother: A Journey, a Collaboration, a Feminine Restoration (Amazon and major booksellers) Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00] Welcome to Mind Over Matter: the voice that keeps you small [01:30] The Biggest Misconception: why self-doubt can actually be healthy [04:00] Doubt as a Signal: what that inner alarm is trying to tell you [06:00] Where It Comes From: growing up looking outward for answers [08:00] Settling Into Your Own Skin: noticing what is happening inside [12:00] Name It, Don’t Fight It: meet “Doubting Dan” and “Doubtful Debbie” [16:00] When Doubt Returns: letting it inform, not lead, your life 🎙️ 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 Guest Know 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 & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based 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 here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindovermatter #selfdoubt #innervoice #innercritic #selfcompassion #nervoussystem #mindfulness #selfawareness #confidence #personalgrowth #emotionalregulation #healingjourney

That inner voice asking “are you ready?” can stop you before you start. On Mind Over Matter, host Swati and Grand Prix dressage rider and life coach Silvia Rizzo bring self-doubt into the light. Silvia shares what horses taught her about clear communication, pressure and honest mistakes, why waiting for certainty keeps us stuck, and how a steady inner structure of values helps you keep moving forward. About the Guest: Silvia Rizzo is a professional horse rider and founder of Hof Marabunta. Drawing on the skills her sport demands, such as clear communication, decisions under pressure and owning mistakes, she now also works as a life coach. Key Takeaways: Self-doubt often grows from fear; separate what you feel from what’s real. You can’t predict the future, so waiting for certainty keeps you stuck. Postponing is still a choice, and it has consequences. Resilience is staying steady when things don’t go as planned. Build an inner structure of values and stay loyal to it. Treat mistakes as information; admitting them builds trust. Connect With Silvia Rizzo: Website: https://www.hofmarabunta.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rizzosilvia2020/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silviarizzo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@silviarizzo3 Episode Chapters (approx.): [00:00] Welcome to Mind Over Matter: the voice that stops you in your tracks [01:30] Meet Silvia Rizzo: what horses teach about pressure and communication [03:00] The Biggest Myth About Self-Doubt: separating feelings from reality [06:00] The Hidden Ways Doubt Shows Up: overthinking, delay and standing still [09:00] Step by Step: keeping the goal while adapting the path [11:00] Your Inner Structure: values you can always return to [14:00] Mistakes, Honesty and Moving Forward: respond, don’t react 🎙️ 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 Guest Know 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 & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us Based 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 here By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mindovermatter #selfdoubt #mentalresilience #overthinking #confidence #decisionmaking #growthmindset #equestrian #dressage #lifecoaching #honesty #personalgrowth

What if resilience isn't about being strong all the time, but about knowing how to keep moving forward when life doesn't go according to plan? We often think resilient people are those who bounce back quickly, never lose confidence, and somehow remain unaffected by life's challenges. But real resilience is rarely that simple. In this episode of Mind Over Matter, host Niharika welcomes Jobert E. Abueva, author of The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention, for an insightful conversation about building resilience, practicing gratitude, overcoming fear of failure, and creating meaningful personal growth through everyday choices. Jobert explains why resilience isn't something we either have or lack. It's an ongoing practice that develops when we pause, reflect, understand our priorities, and reconnect with what matters most. Drawing on the ideas behind his book, he challenges the pressure to reinvent ourselves through ambitious New Year's resolutions. Instead, he encourages a more thoughtful approach: understanding the patterns of our lives before deciding what needs to change. Together, Jobert and Niharika explore how social comparison, fear of missing out, external expectations, and endless to-do lists can weaken our confidence and distract us from our personal goals. Jobert introduces his simple three-question reflection exercise: What's working? What can I lay down? What's the true lesson here? He also shares a daily gratitude practice that takes less than a minute: writing down three things you're grateful for each morning. From prioritizing responsibilities to allowing ourselves grace when progress feels slow, this episode offers a practical perspective on developing emotional resilience without expecting perfection. Because resilience isn't built by avoiding life's difficulties. It's strengthened through reflection, intentional choices, and the willingness to begin again. About the Guest: Jobert E. Abueva: Jobert E. Abueva is an author, speaker, and workshop facilitator whose work focuses on intentional living, reflection, personal development, and navigating life's transitions. He is the author of The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention, a book that encourages readers to move beyond conventional New Year's resolutions and approach personal growth through reflection, realistic priorities, and purposeful action. Through his writing, TEDx talk, newsletter, blog, and workshops, Jobert shares perspectives on building resilience, gratitude, and creating a fulfilling life. Key Takeaways: Resilience is an ongoing practice. It develops through repeated choices, reflection, and a willingness to adapt. Keep your North Star in focus. Understanding your long-term priorities can help you navigate distractions and unexpected setbacks. Reflection is more useful than constant busyness. Pausing helps you recognize what deserves your attention. Fear of failure and comparison can undermine confidence. External expectations and social media can distract us from our own values. New Year's resolutions aren't the only path to growth. Jobert recommends reviewing your patterns and priorities before setting new goals. Three reflection questions can create clarity. Identify what's working, what to let go of, and what you've learned. Gratitude can become a simple daily habit. Writing down three positive things each morning encourages appreciation and reflection. Progress doesn't require perfection. Patience, self-compassion, and small steps help sustain meaningful change. Connect With Jobert E. Abueva: Author website: Jobert E. Abueva Book: The Janus Plan: A No-Resolutions Path to Begin Your Year with Intention Other resources: TEDx talk, newsletter, monthly blog, speaking engagements, and workshops, available through his author website. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jobertabueva Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joberteabueva Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jobert_abueva Chapters: Introduction: Building Resilience in Everyday Life Meet Jobert E. Abueva What Resilience Really Means Finding Your North Star Why Reflection Helps Build Resilience A Simple Three-Things Gratitude Practice Fear of Failure, Comparison, and Self-Doubt Why Jobert Challenges New Year's Resolutions Three Questions for Personal Growth Managing Overwhelm and Prioritizing What Matters How to Start Building Resilience Today Self-Compassion, Consistency, and Beginning Again Jobert's Book and Final Reflections 🎙️ Want to Be a Guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? 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