The Healing Catalyst

Today, we’re rounding out the month of June and our intention of ‘Healing with Integrative Medicine’ with board-certified Doctor of Chinese Medicine and licensed acupuncturist, Dr. Debbie Kung. Dr. Kung shares the turning point in her life and career when she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and how she was reconnected to the medicine of her ancestors through her healing journey. She unpacks the differences between acupuncture and acupressure, and talks about the healing modalities of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including cupping, guasha, and moxibustion. Get a pen and paper to take notes because Dr. Kung also shares simple tips you can implement in your life today!Today on The Healing Catalyst:How Dr. Kung rediscovered the medicine of her ancestorsThe energy body as the blueprint for the physical bodyAcupuncture, acupressure & why the flow of energy is so importantCupping, Guasha, Moxa: healing modalities of TCMTwo acupressure points to increase energySimple guasha routine for facial rejuvenation Resources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.Follow Debbie:Instagram: @dr.debbie.kung Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe 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

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 Spice Baby. Today, we’re diving deep into the magic of spices by debunking myths (no, spices are not all spicy hot), teaching the powerful health benefits, and ways to start consistently cooking with them.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Dr. Kanchan’s journey into the world of spicesHow spices shaped humanity’s geography & historyThe bioactive ingredients in spices & their health benefits5 starter spices and how to use them3 tips for getting comfortable using spices as medicineResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective to access resources for this episode.Follow Dr. Kanchan:Website: spicespicebaby.com IG: @chiefspicemama YouTube: Chief Spice MamaConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe 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

Dr. Ben Schuff is a naturopathic physician, nutritionist, and director of naturopathy and nutrition at BIÂN. Dr. Schuff’s philosophy is that good health is relative to each unique individual, and is an important resource for living a meaningful and present life. Today’s conversation is about how naturopathic medicine takes this approach and looks at all aspects of a human — taking the time to understand their story, and how in understanding the whole human, true healing can occur.Today on The Healing Catalyst:Naturopathic versus allopathic medicineFour guiding pillars of naturopathyHow the patient’s story is where the medicine liesHealing happens when we look beyond the physical bodyNaturopathic approach: where to start Resources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst CollectiveFollow Dr. Ben:Website: livebian.com/nutritionFind a Naturopathic Doctor: aanmc.org Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe 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

Sound is a fundamental part of every species’ survival, and different types of sound can powerfully heal the human body and brain. Today, neurologist and Ayurvedic practitioner, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary, is here to unpack the science behind sound and how we can use it in our lives for deep healing. She shares how sound is used therapeutically for everything from stimulating collagen production to managing neurological conditions. This is a powerful and enlightening conversation you don’t want to miss!Today on The Healing Catalyst:Combining neurology & Ayurveda in Dr. Kulreet’s medical practiceThe science of sound & why it’s critical for healingTherapeutic uses of sound in western & ancient healingUsing mantras vs. affirmations for rewiring your brain4 steps to using sound as medicine in our everyday livesDaily chakra mantra for creating physical changeResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access The Chakra Mantra Meditation from this episode.Follow Dr. Kulreet:Website: healthydirections.com/dr-kulreet-chaudhary Facebook page: facebook.com/drkulreetchaudharyBook: Sound MedicineConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe 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

Today, we’re rounding out mental health awareness month with a board-certified psychiatrist, nutritionist, and professional chef, Dr. Uma Naidoo. As the author of This Is Your Brain on Food, Dr. Uma explains what our microbiome is, how it works, and why it’s so closely involved in our mental health. She shares tips for turning your kitchen into a ‘food pharmacy,’ detailing which foods disrupt and which support a healthy gut and brain. By making conscious choices around the foods we put on our plate, we will reduce inflammation to benefit our mood and cognitive function.Today on The Healing Catalyst:What your gut microbiome is & how it worksThe connection between the gut, mental health & cognitive functionFoods that disrupt & support the gut microbiomeTurning your kitchen into a food pharmacy & 3 important kitchen skillsHow to impact your mental health in 2 to 4 weeks with foodResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Follow Dr. Uma:Website: umanaidoomd.com IG: @drumanaidoo Book: This Is Your Brain on FoodConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe 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

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 improving our mental health. As a psychiatrist who founded the Brain Food Clinic in NYC and wrote Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety, Dr. Drew unpacks insight from his years of working as a psychiatrist and why food is such a critical piece in our health puzzle. Dr. Drew also shares the 8 power player foods for helping anxiety and depression, and fun ways you can easily incorporate them into your meals.Today on The Healing Catalyst:What nutritional psychiatry is and what brought Dr. Drew into this fieldThe impact of food on brain health & mental healthHow food & community benefit our mental healthUsing traditional dietary patterns to support your healthThe 8 power player foods for anxiety & depression3 tips to start supporting your brain and mental healthResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Follow Dr. Drew:Website: drewramseymd.com IG: @drewramseymd Book: Eat to Beat Depression and AnxietyConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe 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

Welcome back for Part 2 of Dr. Avanti’s conversation with board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, and board-certified integrative physician, Dr. Tanmeet Sethi. Today, you’ll learn what to expect from a sacred plant medicine ceremony, and why surrendering to your experience can invoke the deepest healing. They also give insight into finding places for treatment and practitioners. If you haven’t already listened, be sure to check out part 1, Ceremonial & Therapeutic Power of Psychedelic Medicine!Today on The Healing Catalyst:What a sacred plant medicine ceremony isWhat to expect if you participate in ceremonySurrendering to your experience during ceremonyWho can benefit from this medicineHow to find a place for treatment & what to know about finding a practitioner The future of these psychedelic & plant medicinesResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Listen to Part 1: 49. Ceremonial & Therapeutic Power of Psychedelic Medicine with Dr. Ellen Vora & Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, Part 1 of 2Follow Dr. Ellen:Website: ellenvora.com IG: @ellenvoramd Dr. Ellen’s book: The Anatomy of AnxietyListen: 28. Psychedelics & Integrative Psychiatry for Mental Health with Dr. Ellen VoraFollow Dr. Tanmeet:Website: tanmeetsethimd.com IG: @tanmeetsethimd Listen: 37. “Why Not Me?” Reframing Suffering through Gratitude with Dr. Tanmeet SethiConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe 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

Board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ellen Vora, and integrative physician, Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, join Dr. Avanti for an impactful and insightful two-part conversation on psychedelics and plant medicine. In this first episode, they talk about the mechanisms behind how treatments like ketamine, psilocybin and Ayahuasca work — explaining in simple terms how we have a decreased stress response to trauma, and how the reversal of PTSD is possible. They also discuss why ceremony and community experiences are so powerful for a society that is deeply starved of ritual, and how these medicines allow for a greater feeling of interconnectedness. Today on The Healing Catalyst:The mechanism of how psychedelics & plant medicines workHistory of plant medicine in indigenous culturesThe power of quieting our ‘Default Mode Network’ in a psychedelic ceremonyOvercoming illusions of the mind for a feeling of peace & connectednessWhy sacred & therapeutic ceremonies offer profound healingHaving gratitude for modern and ancient medicine and careResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Follow Dr. Ellen:Website: ellenvora.com IG: @ellenvoramd Dr. Ellen’s book: The Anatomy of AnxietyListen: 28. Psychedelics & Integrative Psychiatry for Mental Health with Dr. Ellen VoraFollow Dr. Tanmeet:Website: tanmeetsethimd.com IG: @tanmeetsethimd Listen: 37. “Why Not Me?” Reframing Suffering through Gratitude with Dr. Tanmeet SethiConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe 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

You asked and Dr. Avanti is answering in today’s ‘Ask Me Anything’ episode! She unpacks listener questions on Ayurvedic Doshas and her opinion on Dosha quizzes, processing difficult emotions, the difference between cleanses and Ayurvedic detoxification, the best time to do a digestive reset, top ways to support your body during the changing of seasons, and much more. May this episode help support you in going from knowledge to action when it comes to health and wellness!Today on The Healing Catalyst:Basics of Ayurveda & what to know about your DoshaHow to use The Golden Principle to address your symptomsActionable ways to begin processing your emotionsPopular cleanses vs. an Ayurvedic digestive reset/detox3 simple ways to support transitioning from winter to springBest ways to help your body prepare for deep sleepResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.NAMA: ayurvedanama.org Listen: 47. Marma Therapy & Your Energy Body with Indu AroraConnect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe 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

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, Indu talks about the Ayurvedic healing modality of Marma Therapy for cleansing blocked energy, and how it can help on your healing journey. She explains how it is powerful for healing the physical and emotional bodies, and shares simple daily practices that will allow you to become more intentional and in flow with life. Today on The Healing Catalyst:How discovering yoga & Ayurveda as a teenager in India set Indu on her life pathThe connection between Marma Therapy & AcupunctureHow Marma Therapy brings about healing and awarenessWhat to expect from a Marma Therapy sessionThe different types of Marma Points & what they affectHarmonizing our energy with the energy of the UniverseDaily practices for accessing the power of Marma TherapyResources:Leave a voice message for Avanti: “Ask Me Anything”Sign-up to be a member of The Healing Catalyst Collective and access resources for this episode.Follow Indu:Website: https://www.yogsadhna.comIG: @induaroraofficialUpcoming programs with Indu: https://www.yogsadhna.com/upcoming/index Connect with Dr. Avanti:Subscribe, Rate and Review: The Healing Catalyst podcastWebsite: avantikumarsingh.comAvanti’s Book: The Health CatalystInstagram: @avantikumarsinghPodcast: The Healing CatalystThe 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