The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Your Inner Knowing, with Catherine Crestani

The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Your Inner Knowing, with Catherine Crestani

There is a quiet betrayal no one warns you about, betraying yourself. The moments you knew, and said yes anyway. Over time they surface as exhaustion, confusion, and lost direction. Author and intuitive guide Catherine Crestani shares how she rebuilt trust in her inner knowing, why intuition is a muscle anyone can train, and how listening to your heart first changes everything. About the Guest: Catherine Crestani is an Australian author and spiritual guide who hosts the Willow Healing Matters podcast. A former speech-language pathologist, she now helps people reconnect with their intuition and inner authority. Key Takeaways: * Intuition isn't mystical or rare; we haven't lost it, just forgotten how to listen * Check heart first, then gut, then mind, the order most of us have backwards * Rebuild intuition like a muscle with small daily yes or no questions * Courage is learned; small aligned risks compound into a different life * Suppressed emotions often resurface as tension or illness in the body * If you can't trust yourself on small choices, the big ones feel impossible Connect With the Guest: Website: https://willowhealing.org/ [https://willowhealing.org/] Book, My Virtual Obsession: https://www.amazon.com/My-Virtual-Obsession-Everything-Problem/dp/1764150791 [https://www.amazon.com/My-Virtual-Obsession-Everything-Problem/dp/1764150791] Book club (Substack): https://mybookobsession.substack.com/ [https://mybookobsession.substack.com/] Instagram: Willow Healing [https://www.instagram.com/willowhealingsh] Episode Chapters: [00:00] The Quiet Betrayal of Saying Yes When You Mean No (approx.) [04:00] When the Body Says Quit, Catherine's Story (approx.) [10:00] Intuition Isn't Mystical, It's a Muscle (approx.) [16:00] Heart First, Then Gut, Then Mind (approx.) [22:00] Why We Override Ourselves, People-Pleasing and Fear (approx.) [28:00] Courage as a Daily Practice (approx.) [33:00] Gratitude, Surrender, and Trusting the Unseen (approx.) 🎙️ 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 [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 services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows [https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork] 🤝 Be a Guest [https://www.podhub.club/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter Substack [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 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 [https://www.podhub.club/contact] here > > By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. [https://www.podhub.club/terms-privacy/standard-podcast-disclaimer] #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #TheDivineDecode #InnerKnowing #Intuition #SelfTrust #InnerAuthority #Spirituality #MindBodyConnection #Alignment #SelfHealing #TrustYourself #SpiritualGrowth #HeartLedLiving >

Intuition and Inner Knowing: The Language of Your Soul, with Kathy Knowles

There is a knowing inside us older than our thoughts, quiet, patient, and so often overridden. This Divine Decode episode is for anyone who has talked themselves out of what they already sensed was true. Intuitive guide Kathy Knowles explains why intuition is simpler than we think, how it arrives through knowing, feeling, and seeing, and the gentle practices that help you rebuild trust in your own inner voice. About the Guest: Kathy Knowles is the founder of Intuitive Strategies and a spiritual guide. After years in corporate human resources, she now helps people reconnect with their intuition, higher self, and inner knowing. Key Takeaways: * Intuition is simpler than we think; it starts small and grows with attention * It arrives in stages, first knowing, then feeling, then seeing * Disconnection often begins in childhood, when we leave nature and stop listening * Ground first with breath: inhale for four, hold for seven, release for eight * Meet intuition with curiosity and play, not fear of the unknown * The signal never leaves; doubt just means relearning how to listen Connect With the Guest: Website: https://www.intuitivestrategies.com/ [https://www.intuitivestrategies.com/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyknowles-is/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyknowles-is/] Instagram: Intuitive Strategies [https://www.instagram.com/intuitive_strategies/] Episode Chapters: [00:00] A Knowing Older Than Our Thoughts (approx.) [03:00] The Biggest Misconception About Intuition (approx.) [08:00] Where the Disconnection Begins, Childhood and Nature (approx.) [14:00] Knowing, Feeling, Seeing, How Intuition Speaks (approx.) [20:00] A Grounding Practice to Start Tonight (approx.) [26:00] Staying Connected Through Seasons of Doubt (approx.) [31:00] Your Soul Is Always With You (approx.) 🎙️ 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 [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 services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows [https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork] 🤝 Be a Guest [https://www.podhub.club/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter Substack [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 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 [https://www.podhub.club/contact] here > > By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. [https://www.podhub.club/terms-privacy/standard-podcast-disclaimer] #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #TheDivineDecode #Intuition #InnerKnowing #Spirituality #HigherSelf #IntuitiveLiving #SoulGuidance #Mindfulness #SpiritualGrowth #TrustYourIntuition #EnergyHealing #SelfAwareness >

Decoding Wellness: Victor Dedaj on Health Myths and the Simple Basics That Work

We've been sold complexity, protocols, and quick fixes. This episode is for anyone who has tried every diet, app, and supplement and quietly wonders if their body has failed them. Naturopathic practitioner Victor Dedaj unpacks the most common health myths, why they take root, and the embarrassingly simple foundations of real wellness. You'll leave with one honest first step and permission to stop chasing perfection. About the Guest: Victor Dedaj is a certified naturopathic practitioner, certified wholistic health coach, and a health, wellness, and nutrition expert. He is the author of How to Be Happy, Healthy and Whole, a co-author with Jack Canfield on Success Breakthroughs, and a trainer in the Canfield methodology. Key Takeaways: * Many popular health beliefs survive through repetition, not because they're true. * Real, whole food over ultra-processed food is the simplest honest first step. * Lasting change is a marathon, not a sprint. A slip of a day or two is normal, just start again. * Wellness is a relationship with your body, not a performance to optimise or perfect. Connect With Victor Dedaj: * Website: https://www.victordedaj.com [https://www.victordedaj.com] * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/victor.dedaj.3 [https://www.facebook.com/victor.dedaj.3] * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victordedaj [https://www.linkedin.com/in/victordedaj] * Book: How to Be Happy, Healthy and Whole (Amazon) Episode Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to Divine Decode: unpacking the truths most people walk past (approx.) [02:00] The Accidental Discovery: realising the industry wasn't telling the whole truth (approx.) [05:00] Myths Worth Retiring: pills as cures, and "a good diet gives you everything" (approx.) [09:00] Why Myths Survive: repetition, identity, and the fear of being different (approx.) [14:00] The First Honest Step: eat real food, and let the mind shift come first (approx.) [18:00] Marathon, Not Sprint: handling setbacks without shame (approx.) [24:00] A Word to the Tired: be consistent, be patient, come home to your body (approx.) 🎙️ 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 [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 services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows [https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork] 🤝 Be a Guest [https://www.podhub.club/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter Substack [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 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 [https://www.podhub.club/contact] here > > By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. [https://www.podhub.club/terms-privacy/standard-podcast-disclaimer] #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #thedivinedecode #holistichealth #wellnessjourney #realfood #nutritionmyths #healthcoach #naturopathy #mindbodyhealth #chronicillness #selfhealing #healthyhabits #wellbeing >

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone to Begin Real Healing | Safra Turner

In this episode of the Divine Decode podcast hosted by Archita, Safra Turner explores the hidden “bubble” we all live in—and why stepping beyond it is essential for healing. This conversation is for anyone who feels stuck despite doing the inner work. You’ll walk away with a grounded understanding of why patterns repeat, how fear disguises itself as comfort, and how small, courageous steps can shift everything. About the Guest: Safra Turner is the founder of iHolistica and has nearly 30 years of experience supporting people through emotional healing and personal transformation. Episode Chapter: 00:00 The comfort of the “bubble” 03:10 How healing understanding evolves 07:20 What the bubble really means 12:40 Why we stay stuck in patterns 18:05 Real-life example of emotional loops 24:30 The fear wall and taking first steps 30:15 Why healing is always possible Key Takeaways: * Your comfort zone isn’t always comfortable—it’s just familiar * Repeating patterns are signals, not failures * Awareness without action keeps you stuck * Fear often masks itself as safety * Healing begins with one honest, small step How to Connect With the Guest: Website: https://iholistica.com/ [https://iholistica.com/] Substack: https://substack.com/@safrathehealer [https://substack.com/@safrathehealer] 🎙️ 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 [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 services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows [https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork] 🤝 Be a Guest [https://www.podhub.club/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter Substack [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 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 [https://www.podhub.club/contact] here > > By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. [https://www.podhub.club/terms-privacy/standard-podcast-disclaimer] #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #healingjourney #selfawareness #personalgrowth #emotionalhealing #mindsetshift #innerwork #mentalwellness #growthmindset #selfreflection #healingprocess #overcomingfear #comfortzone #consciousliving >

Bilal Ahmed on Empathy Without Illusions: Truth, Integrity, and Ethical Care in Complex Systems

In this episode of Divine Decode, hosted by Shreya, we explore a deeper form of empathy—one rooted in honesty, courage, and moral clarity. This conversation is for anyone navigating difficult decisions, whether in health, leadership, or life. You’ll walk away with a grounded understanding of how real empathy often looks like directness, how to spot misleading health claims, and why integrity isn’t always comfortable—but always necessary. About the Guest: Bilal Ahmed is an interventional cardiologist and co-founder of Lila Health. His work centers on honesty in care, patient trust, and challenging conventional narratives in modern medicine. Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Opening question: Doing right in broken systems 03:10 – “No shortcuts”: The truth behind integrity 07:45 – Redefining empathy through honesty 13:20 – A powerful real-life medical conversation 19:10 – The problem with “quick-fix” health claims 24:30 – Science vs marketing in healthcare 28:50 – The golden rule and moral clarity Key Takeaways: * Real empathy means telling the truth with care * Avoid “quick fix” health promises * Always verify scientific claims beyond marketing * Integrity builds long-term trust, even in discomfort * Simple ethics often guide complex decisions How to Connect With the Guest: Listeners can find his writing and more about his work at: Website: https://lylahhealth.com/ [https://lylahhealth.com/] (blog section, written entirely by Dr. Ahmed) Email: bilal@lylahealth.com LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/bilal-ahmed-md-mba-305372279/] 🎙️ 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 [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 services@podhealth.club with the subject line “Refer a Guest.” Requests without this subject line cannot be catered to. > Support Our Podcast: Support this Podcast [https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/DY4HFPYGHBYQN] 📬 Contact & Links Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik™️ Contact Us [https://www.podhub.club/contact] Based in: India & USA 🎧 All Podcast Shows [https://www.podhub.club/podcastnetwork] 🤝 Be a Guest [https://www.podhub.club/beaguest] 📩 Newsletter Substack [https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/] 👉 Join the LinkedIn Community [https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14498362/] > 📌 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 [https://www.podhub.club/contact] here > > By listening, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer in full. Read detailed disclaimer here. [https://www.podhub.club/terms-privacy/standard-podcast-disclaimer] #podmatch #healthymindbyavik #podhub.club #mentalhealthmatters #empathy #honesty #healthliteracy #patientcare #integrity #truthmatters #wellnessjourney #selfawareness #leadershipmindset #emotionalintelligence #mindfulliving #ethicalleadership >