The Healing Catalyst

By: Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh
  • 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
  • 142. Mastering Energy Flow for Balance and Grounding: Insights from Michael Taylor, Indu Arora, and Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary
    Sep 10 2024

    We’re rounding out our September “Back to Basics” series with an exploration of how to master energy flow to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In this episode, Dr. Avanti is joined by three renowned experts who specialize in unique energy healing methods. First, Michael Taylor introduces Tai Chi as a form of “movement medicine”, focusing on balance and centered movements to cultivate inner stability and calm. Next, Indu Arora sheds light on Marma therapy, revealing simple ways to identify and work with energy points to harmonize your energy flow and boost both your physical and mental well-being. Finally, Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary describes the profound effects of sound healing on the brain and nervous system. From ancient mantras to modern sound therapy, she explains how sound can influence neurological function and emotional balance— and shares how you can start using sound healing techniques today.

    Today on The Healing Catalyst:

    • Reconnecting with your energy flow.
    • Using Tai Chi as “movement medicine”.
    • Marma therapy and how to use energy points to harmonize energy flow for greater well-being.
    • The science of sound and how it can heal the brain.
    • How to mantras to support brain health and emotional balance.


    Connect with Michael Taylor:

    • Instagram: @taichimiket
    • Website: Strala Yoga


    Connect with Indu Aurora:

    • Instagram: @induaroraofficial
    • Website: Yoga Sadhna


    Connect with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary:

    • Instagram @dr_kulreet_chaudhary
    • Website: Dr. Kulreet Chaudary


    Resources:

    • Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
    • 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.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 141. How to Heal with Food: Top Expert Tips for Gut, Brain, and Mental Health
    Sep 3 2024

    This week on the "Healing Catalyst Podcast," we're kicking off our September "Back to Basics" series with a deep dive into the healing power of food. As we transition into the fall season, it's a perfect time to revisit foundational health practices with simple and powerful tips to help you reset, refocus, and realign your wellness routines.

    In this episode, Dr. Avanti brings together three leading experts in nutritional psychiatry and culinary medicine—Dr. Drew Ramsey, Dr. Uma Naidoo, and Dr. Kanchan Koya—to explore how food choices impact mental well-being, gut health, and brain function. Dr. Ramsey discusses the psychological effects of dietary choices and how traditional dietary patterns can boost mental health. Dr. Naidoo explains the gut-brain connection and how the gut microbiome influences our emotions and brain health. And Dr. Koya shares the healing power of five key spices to incorporate into your diet for optimal health.

    Whether you're looking to enhance your mental clarity, improve your mood, boost your energy, or simply make more mindful food choices, this episode is packed with practical tips to help you harness the power of food for mental and emotional balance.


    Today on The Healing Catalyst:

    • Traditional dietary patterns and the impact of food on mental health
    • The most important nutrients for depression
    • The connection between the gut microbiome and brain health
    • 5 healing spices to use everyday


    Connect with Dr. Drew Ramsey:

    • Instagram: @drewramseymd
    • Website: https://drewramseymd.com


    Connect with Dr. Uma Naidoo:

    • Instagram: @drumanaidoo
    • Website: https://umanaidoomd.com


    Connect with Dr. Kanchan Koya:

    • Instagram: @chiefspicemama
    • Website: https://www.spicespicebaby.com


    Resources:

    • Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
    • 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.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 140. Biohack Your Sleep: How Shavasana and Ayurvedic Rest Practices Restore Balance with Indu Arora
    Aug 27 2024

    This week on our “Summer Send-Off Series”, we’re diving into the restorative power of sleep with Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist, Indu Arora. As life gets busier, it’s crucial to revisit how we rest and rejuvenate.

    In this episode, Dr. Avanti and Indu explore the difference between rest and sleep, uncovering how different stages of sleep correlate with meditation Discover how the practice of Shavasana offers the opportunity to “undo” and “unlearn,” creating space for emotions to surface and consciously letting go through breath and sensory reduction. Indu also shares expert tips on when and how to practice Shavasana, including five simple steps to make the most of this powerful practice.

    Whether you’re seeking to enhance your daily wellness routine or deepen your understanding of rest, this episode is packed with insights to help you rejuvenate and restore balance in your life.


    Today on The Healing Catalyst:

    • How Shavasana can transform your health by consciously pausing.
    • Ayurvedic perspectives on rest vs. sleep.
    • The power of unlearning how to undo.
    • Understanding the connection between sleep stages, meditation, and healing.
    • 5 Tips on how adding Shavasana to your daily routine can improve your health.
    • Conscious goals of letting go and moving inwards through breath.


    Connect with Indu Arora:

    • Website: www.yogsadhna.com
    • Instagram: @induaroraofficial
    • Book: SOMA: 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care
    • Past Episodes with Indu: Episode #47 | Episode # 113




    Resources:

    • Pre-order Dr. Avanti’s new book: The Longevity Formula
    • 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.


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    1 hr and 13 mins

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