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Jayne Gottlieb on Living Fully Alive: Why Aliveness is a Necessity, Not a Luxury

In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter, vitality coach and founder of Aspen Shakti, Jayne Gottlieb, breaks down why aliveness isn't an indulgence—it's our birthright. From burnout to embodiment, Jayne shares how we’ve normalized numbness and how we can reawaken our natural state of vitality through movement, presence, and breath. She introduces her transformational class “Body Alive” and her tech platform, the Alive Culture app, which is redefining how we connect through intentional, soul-driven community. This is a conversation for anyone who’s tired of surviving and ready to live.
About the Guest:Jayne Gottlieb is a vitality coach, embodied living guide, and founder of Aspen Shakti and the Alive Culture app. Named one of Aspen’s most influential women, Jayne blends embodiment, movement, entrepreneurship, and deep inner work to help people reclaim their aliveness. Her mission: awaken people to the truth that fully living isn’t optional—it’s foundational.
Key Takeaways:
Aliveness is not something to chase—it’s our natural state that gets buried under stress and survival.
The biggest block to vitality is disconnection from the body; embodiment is the gateway back.
Jayne’s “Body Alive” practice uses rhythmic movement as healing—like a plant medicine ceremony through motion.
Vitality doesn’t come from doing more, but from tuning in to your own breath, body, and inner rhythm.
Technology, when used intentionally, can amplify connection and aliveness—not replace it.
Connect with Jayne Gottlieb:
Website: https://www.aspenshakti.com
App: Alive Culture (in development – stay tuned)
Join the ALIVE community: https://www.thealiveculture.com/
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Healing Beyond Diagnosis: Dr. Chloe Weber on Chinese Medicine, Motherhood & the Power of Herbal Wisdom

In this powerful episode, Dr. Chloe Weber—Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine, founder of Radical Roots and Noxi Herbs—joins us to explore what true healing means. From raising her son Remy, who lives with a rare genetic disorder, to creating herbal formulas that integrate ancient Chinese medicine and modern neuroscience, Chloe shares how motherhood, burnout, and purpose redefined her view of health. We discuss her groundbreaking formula “Remy’s Revenge,” the intersection of hemp and herbal medicine, and how women can use their cycle as a diagnostic tool—not a burden. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to challenge conventional healthcare models and step into empowered, proactive wellness.
About the Guest:Dr. Chloe Weber DACM, L.Ac, is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist, founder of Radical Roots and Noxi Herbs. She is also a dedicated mother whose personal journey of raising a child with STXBP1 led her to formulate healing solutions that merge Chinese medicine with CBD-based therapies. Her work is a bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary care, rooted in science, motherhood, and transformation.
Key Takeaways:
Healing isn’t about fixing; it’s about nourishing the body, mind, and spirit holistically.
Remy’s diagnosis with a rare genetic disorder led Chloe to create “Remy’s Revenge,” a Chinese herbal formula addressing neurological challenges.
Chinese medicine views health through balance—yin and yang, root cause vs. symptom treatment—and emphasizes proactive care.
Burnout taught Chloe that a healthy child requires a healthy parent first.
Her new women’s health line empowers women to work with their cycles as a tool for self-understanding.
CBD and Chinese herbs are still met with skepticism, but Chloe stresses scientific validation, safety, and their potential to transform lives.
Connect with Dr. Chloe Weber:
Website: https://www.radicalrootsherbs.com
Instagram: @radicalrootsherbs 
Learn more about Noxi Herbs: https://www.noxiherbs.com
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Miracle Mindset & Angelic Guidance: Tuning into the Quantum with Seph Dietlin

In this episode of Mind Over Matter, we move beyond logic into the realm of miracles, intuition, and quantum creation with angel communicator and energy healer Seph Dietlin. From co-creating with the universe to recognizing everyday miracles, Seph shares how aligning with a “miracle mindset” transforms not just your perception, but your entire reality. He explains how faith is more than belief—it's a tool for manifestation—and how angelic guidance and the quantum field are deeply interconnected. This conversation is a powerful reminder that transformation is available when you choose to tune in.
About the Guest:Seph Dietlin is an angel communicator, quantum hypnotherapist, energy healer, and creator of Assistance with the Angels Tarot. Since his spiritual awakening in 2002, he’s been helping people activate their quantum potential, heal through divine energy, and consciously manifest miracles. His work bridges the mystical and the practical, empowering people to build daily connections with angelic guidance.
Key Takeaways:
A miracle mindset isn't blind faith—it's a conscious alignment with creative potential.
Co-creation with the divine is an experiential relationship, not just a belief system.
Intuition and wishful thinking often stem from the same higher awareness.
The heart is the access point to the quantum field; joy, peace, and gratitude are the keys.
Angels aren’t just for crises—they’re daily companions capable of unconditional love and guidance.
Grounded spirituality merges science (theta states, brain coherence) with mysticism for manifestation.
Connect with Seph Dietlin:Explore Seph’s work, content, and book on angelic communication and conscious creation:Website: https://talktomyangels.comInstagram: @talktomyangels
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Healing in Motion: Forrest Smith on Red Light Therapy & The Move+ Pro Revolution

In this episode of Mind Over Matter, host Aanya explores the future of healing with Forrest Smith, co-founder and CEO of Kineon, the company behind the revolutionary wearable red light device, Move+ Pro. Forrest breaks down how red light therapy works at the cellular level, why it's more than a wellness trend, and how Kineon is helping people—from elite athletes to aging adults—reduce inflammation, ease chronic pain, and restore movement naturally. With over 7,000 clinical studies backing its impact and a global team focused on results, Forrest shares why this device is transforming lives beyond conventional medicine.
About the Guest:Forrest Smith is the CEO and co-founder of Kineon, a health tech company creating wearable laser therapy solutions like Move+ Pro. With 20 years of startup experience, a global lens shaped by living in Mexico and speaking fluent Chinese, and a personal journey overcoming injuries, Forrest blends science, innovation, and empathy in his mission to improve quality of life through red light therapy.
Key Takeaways:
Red light therapy works by targeting photoreceptors like hemoglobin and mitochondria, enhancing circulation, energy, and healing.
Move+ Pro stands out with precise laser dosing, portability, and user-focused design that makes daily use easy and effective.
Chronic inflammation is a root cause of many conditions—addressing it upstream leads to better long-term health.
Kineon’s mission is not profit-driven exits but measurable, lasting impact on people’s quality of life.
From Olympic athletes to 80-year-olds, the device is helping diverse users reduce pain, regain mobility, and reclaim their independence.
Connect with Forrest Smith:Explore more about Kineon and the Move+ Pro at https://kineon.io/
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Care Behind the Curtain: Prakash Radhakrishnan on the Hidden Strength of Caregiving

In this episode of Mind Over Matter, we speak with Prakash Radhakrishnan, also known as PK—a seasoned logistics and supply chain professional who lives a powerful second life as a caregiver. In a conversation that’s both vulnerable and illuminating, PK breaks the silence around caregiving. He shares his personal journey of becoming a caregiver from a young age, navigating open-heart surgery, and why he’s on a mission to normalize the struggles and strengths of caregiving. PK draws fascinating parallels between logistics and caregiving, and why structure, compassion, and honesty are essential for building emotional resilience. Whether you're a caregiver or someone supporting one, this episode will leave you with a new understanding of what it means to care—and why it’s time we stop hiding it.
About the Guest:Prakash Radhakrishnan (PK) is a logistics and supply chain expert with a lived, unfiltered experience as a long-time caregiver. His dual identity—corporate professional and quiet caregiver—offers a rare perspective on the intersection of responsibility, vulnerability, and self-awareness. His journey spans from childhood caregiving to post-surgery reflections, making him a much-needed voice in today’s caregiving dialogue.
Key Takeaways:
Caregiving isn’t just about illness or disability—it includes parenting, emotional labor, and everyday acts of care.
Silence around caregiving can reinforce shame. Sharing stories helps break that cycle.
PK explains how logistics principles—planning, timing, discipline—directly mirror caregiving practices.
Emotional resilience is built through routine, authenticity, and community support.
Caregivers must prioritize their own health and identity to sustainably support others.
Connect with Prakash Radhakrishnan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakashmradhakrishnan/ Website: https://officialthisisme.comExplore resources, follow his work, and find ways to support caregiving communities.
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The Neuroscience of Spiritual Leadership with Carlos Davidovich

In this compelling episode of Mind Over Matter, host Sana explores the intersection of neuroscience and spirituality with TEDx speaker, medical doctor, and executive coach Carlos Davidovich. Carlos, author of Five Brain Leadership, shares why true leadership begins where science meets soul. He explains how intuition, awareness, and mindfulness are not just spiritual practices—they’re deeply neurological processes that enhance high-performance leadership. The conversation breaks down how modern corporate cultures are slowly embracing spiritual intelligence and how this shift can lead to profound transformation.
About the Guest:Carlos Davidovich is an internationally recognized executive coach, TEDx speaker, and the author of Five Brain Leadership. With a background in medicine and a passion for human potential, Carlos integrates neuroscience and spirituality to guide leaders toward more conscious, aligned, and impactful decision-making.
Key Takeaways:
Spirituality is not religious—it’s how you live, lead, and connect.
Intuition is a powerful inner algorithm, not just a gut feeling.
Leaders don’t have to choose between rationality and spiritual depth—they can cultivate both.
Meditation is not one-size-fits-all—it’s about awareness, not posture.
True leadership means learning to communicate beyond your own lens.
Your brain is wired to sense the unseen—spirituality might just be science we don’t fully understand yet.
Connect with Carlos Davidovich:Website: https://www.carlosdavidovich.com/en/home-eng/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosdavidovich 
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Gut Health & Mental Clarity: The Inside-Out Healing Approach with Angie M. Gallagher

In this eye-opening episode of Mind Over Matter, we dive deep into the gut-brain connection with Angie M. Gallagher—clinical exercise physiologist and functional medicine wellness coach. With over 25 years of experience in cardiac and pulmonary rehab, Angie shares how she discovered that many chronic health issues, including anxiety and heart disease, stem from imbalances in the gut. From debunking myths around gut symptoms to revealing how environmental exposure and dietary habits shape our mental health, Angie brings a refreshing and practical take on healing from the inside out.
About the Guest:Angie M. Gallagher is a clinical exercise physiologist turned gut-focused wellness coach. After witnessing repeated cardiac patients return despite traditional care, she turned to functional medicine and discovered the pivotal role of the microbiome. Today, she empowers others to understand inflammation, food diversity, and lifestyle medicine as pathways to real, sustainable wellness—without solely relying on medication.
Key Takeaways:
Gut issues don’t always show up as stomach problems—brain fog, mood swings, and inflammation can all stem from dysbiosis.
Diversity in plant-based foods (30–35 types/week) is key to a thriving microbiome.
Supplements can help, but food and lifestyle are foundational.
Nature, breathwork, and mindfulness are essential tools for nervous system regulation.
Conventional care often misses gut triggers in diseases like heart attacks—especially in younger adults.
Connect with Angie M. Gallagher:
Website: https://www.heartwellnesscoaching.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartwellnesscoaching 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartwellnesscoach/
TikTok & Pinterest: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartwellnesscoach and https://www.pinterest.com/heartwellnesscoach/ 
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Designing for Dignity: Douglas Katz on Adaptive Innovation, Disability, and Purpose-Driven Product Design

In this eye-opening episode of Mind Over Matter, host Aanya welcomes Douglas Katz—West Point graduate, disabled Army veteran, and founder of RedLeg Innovation—for a raw and practical conversation on leadership, adaptive design, and creating impact through lived experience. Doug shares how his personal injuries sparked a mission to develop assistive tools that prioritize dignity and independence, starting with a breakthrough adaptive knife. He dives deep into the concept of the Ability Curve, redefining disability through the lens of specific tasks rather than fixed identities. From kitchen tools to caregiving systems, Doug’s work reminds us that thoughtful, inclusive design is for everyone—not just for those society labels as disabled.
About the Guest:Douglas Katz is a U.S. Army veteran, former telecom executive, and the founder of RedLeg Innovation, a venture studio focused on creating adaptive products that blend utility with empathy. His mission is rooted in lived experience, and his designs serve not only those with physical limitations but also caregivers and broader communities navigating moments of vulnerability and change.
Key Takeaways:
Disability isn't binary—Doug introduces the Ability Curve as a better model to design inclusive solutions.
True innovation often starts from personal need, not market research.
Small improvements, like a reimagined knife handle, can restore independence and transform daily life.
Inclusive design is not niche; it’s better design for all ages and stages.
Empathy and foresight are essential when building for a future where everyone will, at some point, face physical limitations.
Connect with Douglas Katz:Explore his work and read the Ability Curve whitepaper:Linktree - https://linktr.ee/dougkatz 
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Food, Freedom & Family Health: A Conversation with Karin Adoni Ben-David

In this powerful episode of Mind Over Matter, host Aanya sits down with Karin Adoni Ben-David, certified nutritionist and health coach, to unpack the hidden dangers of ultra-processed foods, the emotional grip of sugar, and the alarming rise of childhood obesity. Karin shares actionable insights on detoxing from sugar, reshaping family food culture, and empowering the next generation with healthier choices. If you’ve ever wondered why food feels addictive—or how to break free—this episode delivers real talk and practical strategies.
About the Guest:Karin Adoni Ben-David is a certified nutritionist, health coach, and sugar detox expert. After overcoming a decade-long battle with eating disorders, she’s on a mission to help others heal from the inside out through nourishing food choices and education. Her work blends clinical insight with a deep commitment to sustainable wellness for families.
Key Takeaways:
The difference between natural, processed, and ultra-processed foods
Why ultra-processed foods hijack hunger, satiety, and mood
The alarming link between processed food and childhood obesity
Simple family practices to reduce sugar and boost nutrition today
Why breaking sugar addiction starts with changing taste buds and breakfast
Connect with Karin Adoni Ben-David:Website: https://karinadoni.com/Instagram: https://karinadoni.com/
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Feeling Groovy at Any Age: A Conversation with Joe Owens

In this uplifting episode of Mind Over Matter, host Aanya speaks with Joe Owens—75-year-old author, real estate broker, publisher, and film producer—about what it truly means to age vibrantly. Joe shares his powerful story of overcoming a life-threatening heart condition and reinventing himself physically, mentally, and professionally. His book Feelin' Groovy: A Boomer’s Guide to Ageless Aging is a roadmap for baby boomers who want to stay active, relevant, and joyful. Together, they explore why mindset matters more than muscles, how to stay engaged with the world, and why it’s never too late to chase your passions.
About the Guest:Joe Owens is a multi-talented author, real estate broker, publisher, and film producer. His latest book, Feelin Groovy: A Boomer’s Guide to Ageless Aging, empowers baby boomers to reclaim their vitality, purpose, and joy through activity, engagement, and humor. Joe’s career spans music, video games, real estate, and writing—proving that curiosity and reinvention don’t have an expiration date.
Key Takeaways:
Aging is a choice—mindset shapes how you experience it.
Activity, engagement, and humor are key pillars to staying vibrant.
Fear keeps many from starting; courage grows with small steps.
Staying professionally or personally engaged adds meaning and relevance at any age.
It’s never too late to follow a passion, start a business, or learn something new.
Connect with Joe Owens:Learn more about Feelin Groovy - and Joe’s work by visiting https://joeowensbooks.com/
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