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The Healing Catalyst

By: Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh | Soulfire Productions
  • Summary

  • Taking charge of our health is a big responsibility—one that most of us aren’t sure how to navigate. We need a catalyst to spark inner transformation and help us take control of our health. We need a Healing Catalyst. Enter Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh. Throughout her 20 years of practicing Western medicine, Dr. Kumar-Singh has also studied traditional, ancient healing practices of the East, with a focus on Ayurveda, which she now teaches to students and holistic practitioners across the world. In The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Kumar-Singh is demystifying Ayurveda and other integrated medicine, showing how these simple, ancient practices are the key to unlocking a healthy modern life. The best part of all? Anyone can heal themselves because it starts with you. Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Learn more about Avanti and her mission at https://www.avantikumarsingh.com

    2020 Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh
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Episodes
  • 125. Navigating Menopause: An Ayurvedic Journey with Dr. Claudia Welch
    Apr 23 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Avanti engages Dr. Claudia Welch in an insightful discussion about menopause from an Ayurvedic perspective. Dr. Welch elaborates on menopause as a significant life transition, comparing it to the four stages of life, emphasizing its spiritual, emotional, and physical dimensions. She critically examines hormone therapy, advocating for a personalized and cautious approach and shares Ayurvedic practices and herbal remedies that soothe and balance the symptoms of menopause, including hot flashes, sleep disturbance, vaginal dryness, joint pain and weight gain. Their conversation highlights the importance of community support and the role of Ayurveda in navigating menopause effectively.


    Today on The Healing Catalyst:

    • Menopause as significant life transition
    • How to manage menopause symptoms with Ayurvedic practices
    • Cautious approach to Hormone Therapy (HT)
    • The significance of community support during menopause
    • Integrating Ayurvedic wisdom with modern medicine to address menopausal challenges



    Connect with Dr. Claudia Welch:

    • Instagram: @drclaudiawelch
    • Website: drclaudiawelch.com
    • Book: Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life
    • Online Course: Women's Health & Hormones: Hormonal Balance and Stagnation
    • Membership: Menopause Chronicles


    Resources:

    • Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
    • Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
    • Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter


    Connect with Dr. Avanti:

    • Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
    • Website: avantikumarsingh.com
    • Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
    • Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
    • Podcast: The Healing Catalyst



    The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


    This show is produced by Soulfire Productions


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    55 mins
  • 124. The True Power of Softness and Deepening Connections with Tara Stiles
    Apr 16 2024

    Today, Dr. Avanti and well-being expert Tara Stiles engage in a profound conversation about the transformative power of softness in both yoga and everyday life. They challenge the societal norms that glorify strength and rigidity, highlighting how softness fosters deeper connections with the self and others, and enhances resilience and well-being. Tara shares personal experiences and her insights from working with thousands of students on integrating softness into practice, revealing its potential to empower and bring ease amidst life's challenges.


    Today on The Healing Catalyst:

    • Softness as counter to societal norms of strength and rigidity
    • Transformation and connection through softness
    • Integrating softness into yoga for enhanced movement and mental state
    • Community’s role in reinforcing softness practice
    • Softness leads to empowerment, resilience amid challenges
    • Applying softness beyond yoga for improved lifestyle and relationships



    Connect with Tara Stiles:

    • Instagram: @tarastiles
    • Website: tarastiles.com


    Resources:

    • Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
    • Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
    • Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter


    Connect with Dr. Avanti:

    • Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
    • Website: avantikumarsingh.com
    • Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
    • Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
    • Podcast: The Healing Catalyst



    The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


    This show is produced by Soulfire Productions

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    57 mins
  • 123. Declutter Your Space, Declutter Your Mind: The Feng Shui Way with Dana Claudat
    Apr 9 2024

    In this episode, Dr. Avanti and Feng Shui Master, Dana Claudat, explore the profound impact of spring cleaning and decluttering through a Feng Shui lens, emphasizing its benefits for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. They discuss the significance of aligning with the energy of spring to rejuvenate and clear spaces, utilizing natural elements and intentional rearrangements to enhance life's flow and vitality. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, they reveal how such practices can lead to joy, discovery of lost items, and a refreshing sense of renewal.


    Today on The Healing Catalyst:

    • Exploring the mental, emotional, and physical benefits of spring cleaning
    • How to apply Feng Shui methods for home arrangement and decluttering
    • Practical decluttering tips to reduce decision fatigue
    • Using natural elements as enhancers for revitalizing spaces
    • Elevating home energy with fragrant flowers
    • The transformative power of creating space for new possibilities



    Connect with Dana:

    • Instagram: @thetaoofdana
    • Website: fengshuidana.com
    • The School of Intention Feng Shui Certification Program: https://www.fengshuimagical.com/sign-up-for-school-info


    Resources:

    • Energy Fix Quiz: avantikumarsingh.com/quiz
    • Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”
    • Get Dr. Avanti’s Weekly Letter: avantikumarsingh.com/join-my-newsletter


    Connect with Dr. Avanti:

    • Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcast
    • Website: avantikumarsingh.com
    • Avanti’s Book: The Health Catalyst
    • Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
    • Podcast: The Healing Catalyst



    The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.


    This show is produced by Soulfire Productions


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    54 mins

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