Is mindfulness enough to heal emotional pain—or are we missing something deeper? In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, we explore why simply observing emotions may not resolve them.

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck despite practicing awareness or meditation. Dr. J.D. Pincus shares a powerful framework around 12 core emotional needs, explaining how unmet needs—like safety, belonging, autonomy, and justice—shape our emotional distress. You’ll learn how to move from managing feelings to understanding what they’re truly asking for, and how meeting those needs can create real, lasting well-being.

About the Guest: Dr. J.D. Pincus is a social psychologist and author of The Emotionally Agile Brain. He developed a peer-reviewed framework identifying 12 core emotional needs that drive human behavior and well-being.

Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Why “just meditate” may not be enough 02:22 – Emotional intelligence vs unmet needs 07:03 – The limits of mindfulness alone 12:06 – The 4 domains of emotional needs 15:31 – Are emotions constructed or real signals? 18:10 – The 12 needs explained 19:24 – A simple question to reduce stress

Key Takeaways:

• Emotions signal unmet needs—not random reactions

• Awareness without action can keep you stuck

• Psychological safety and belonging are foundational

• Stress often hides a blocked emotional need

• Ask: “What need is this feeling pointing to?”

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Most leaders can recite their values. But when deadlines tighten and money is on the line, those “values” often turn into nice-sounding slogans. In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, we sit with the uncomfortable gap between intention and behavior—and what it actually takes to close it.

Yusuf is joined by Harrison Tash, author of Exit Without Leaving and founder of Living Water Consulting, to explore how values can become real decision-making filters. This conversation is for founders, leaders, and anyone feeling the quiet pressure to compromise—who wants a clearer, steadier way to choose what matters when the pressure is real.

Harrison Tash is the author and illustrator of Exit Without Leaving and the founder of Living Water Consulting. He supports entrepreneurs and business leaders in scaling sustainably without burning themselves—or their teams—out.

1. 00:06:13 – When pressure hits, where do values go?

2. 00:07:48 – Why leaders drift toward “shiny things”

3. 00:10:15 – Values as wall art vs. values as lived behavior

4. 00:14:02 – The money trap: when wealth becomes the hidden driver

5. 00:17:25 – Overcommitment, overhead, and the cost of misalignment

6. 00:20:25 – A practical start: the “everything burns down” exercise

7. 00:24:27 – Values as a yes/no checkpoint for daily decisions

• Write your values down—clarity starts when it’s visible, not assumed.

• Use values as a filter, not branding: “Will this compromise what I care about?”

• Watch “shiny thing” decisions (money, status, speed) that quietly pull you off-course.

• Audit overcommitment: inflated lifestyle or overhead creates pressure to betray values.

• Treat values as evolving language across seasons, while keeping core principles steady.

• After major decisions, ask: “Which value actually guided this?”

Website: ConsultLivingWater.com

LinkedIn: Harrison Tash

Book: Exit Without Leaving (Amazon; Barnes & Noble online)

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There’s a version of pain nobody talks about—the quiet, grinding kind that shows up when you’re building from nothing. In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, entrepreneur Chris McManus shares what “pushing through the pain” actually looks like behind the scenes.

This episode is for founders, builders, and high-responsibility people carrying more than others realize. You’ll hear how pressure evolves as success grows, why identity can trap you, and what it takes to stay steady—without burning out or becoming harsh with yourself.

Chris McManus is an entrepreneur based in North Carolina. He grew a landscaping business into a multi-seven-figure company in seven years, starting right out of high school, while also building in real estate and retail.

• 00:01 — What “pushing through pain” really means

• 00:03 — Pain as dissatisfaction and frustration

• 00:04 — Why scaling makes problems bigger, not smaller

• 00:07 — Detaching identity from the business

• 00:09 — Control, delegation, and working on the business

• 00:10 — Imposter syndrome and learning to quiet the loud voice

• 00:13 — Burnout, self-care, and the long-game mindset

• Pain doesn’t end with success—it changes shape, and you build capacity to handle it.

• Separate your identity from your business so you can make clearer decisions.

• Hire or train people to solve what you can’t—control can become your biggest bottleneck.

• When impostor thoughts get loud, zoom out and track what you’ve already built.

• Discipline matters, but neglecting yourself eventually costs you focus and joy.

• Respond to setbacks with a breath + a plan, not anger—and don’t carry it into tomorrow.

Instagram: @chrismcmanus151 Business: https://gclandscapinginc.com/

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What does it take to stay mentally steady when the ground keeps shifting—war outside, uncertainty inside, and leadership still expected? In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, Ukrainian founder Oleksandr “Alex” Buratynskyishares what resilience looks like when survival and startups collide.

This episode is for founders, leaders, and anyone living through instability who’s tired of the “push through alone” story. Alex reframes resilience as a system—built through community, shared leadership, and clear priorities—so your strength doesn’t depend on one exhausted mind.

Oleksandr “Alex” Buratynskyi is the Founder & CEO of T-Travel, a travel app built from Ukraine. He has 10+ years in tech and is the author of Systematic Adaptiveness, inspired by the resilience of the Ukrainian people.

• 00:02:50 — What it takes to stay mentally steady when life keeps shifting

• 00:05:25 — “I’ve lived multiple lives”: growing up through cycles of instability

• 00:08:21 — From avoiding the dark to holding the full picture with awareness

• 00:11:54 — The biggest misunderstanding about resilience: doing it alone

• 00:12:55 — Resilience as diversification: friends, mentors, coaches, support systems

• 00:18:41 — What “Systematic Adaptiveness” really means in life and leadership

• 00:25:43 — Where to find Alex’s work and how T-Travel helps travelers earn

• Stop treating resilience like solo endurance—build “buckets” of support (friends, mentors, coaches).

• Practice seeing the whole picture without aggression: ask “what’s the source of this problem?”

• Lead like a system: let expertise rotate—different people lead at different moments.

• Anchor the team to a shared “North Star” so everyone knows why the work matters.

• Drop ego-driven leadership; prioritize the greater good of the group to adapt faster.

Follow and connect with Oleksandr Buratynskyi on LinkedIn for insights, updates on T Travel, and his upcoming book: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buratynskyi/ Website/App: https://ttravel.me/

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sayan, Pat Hankin shares a practical, no-drama approach to managing health, time, money, and relationships when life already feels full.

This episode is for single parents and anyone stretched thin who wants less overwhelm and more traction—without chasing perfection. You’ll hear simple ways to find your “why,” run a time/spending audit, cut low-value activities, and build progress through small, repeatable steps.

Pat Hankin is the author of The Field Guide for Single Parents. She moderated a large online community for single parents and brings a business and finance background focused on solving real-world problems.

1. 00:08:36 — Why “balance” feels like a moving target for parents

2. 00:10:10 — What “I don’t have time” usually means underneath

3. 00:12:14 — The mantra: start small, stack small steps

4. 00:15:03 — Stop carrying your life in your head: do a time audit

5. 00:18:44 — The point isn’t finishing the list—it’s having a list

6. 00:19:48 — Do less: abandon perfection and cut low-value tasks

7. 00:22:58 — “Recruit your team”: delegate and build independence at home

• Define your why (health, kids, freedom) before you pick tactics

• Do a time audit for a week to see where your hours actually go

• Use a simple planner (even a blank journal) to externalize tasks

• Aim for small steps (even “look up the phone number” counts)

• Do less: remove low-value activities and drop perfectionism

• Run a necessary vs optional audit on both tasks and spending

• Website/contact: https://pathankin.com/

• Email: LinkedIn: Pat is on LinkedIn

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In Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Sayan, communication consultant and author David Firth challenges a common belief: that work is something to endure just to finally live later. Together, they explore how the stories we carry about work shape our mental wellbeing—and how small shifts in thinking can change the entire experience.

This episode is for anyone stuck in the repeat cycle of wake–work–sleep, or anyone who ties self-worth to job titles, income, or external approval. You’ll walk away with a clearer way to relate to work as value creation, not just a paycheck—and practical ingredients that make work feel more human.

David Firth is a consultant focused on communication, storytelling, and meaning in business and life. He has spent over three decades helping leaders and organizations rethink how they communicate, lead, and relate to change. He’s also the author of How to Make Work Fun for the Business World and is writing a book called Ratty and Angelo.

1. 00:05:04 — Why the way we think about work shapes our whole life

2. 00:07:07 — The flawed belief: “Get a job = security and happiness”

3. 00:08:34 — Money comes from adding value, not just holding a job

4. 00:13:34 — What actually predicts happiness: relationships, health, and meaning

5. 00:18:06 — Breaking the wake–work–sleep loop with better questions

6. 00:18:58 — The original meaning of “work”: to create

7. 00:20:47 — The 4 ingredients that make work fun: people, progress, freedom, joy

• Replace “I have to work” with “What value will I create today?”

• Build one better relationship at work—connection makes work lighter.

• Track progress daily: do one thing slightly better than yesterday.

• Identify where you have autonomy—and expand it through trust and clarity.

• Turn down the inner critic “Ratty” and practice listening to the wiser voice.

• Separate your worth from your work so self-respect isn’t performance-based.

• Website

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On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, meditation teacher Stuart Perrin shares how inner calm isn’t a finish line—it’s a practice you return to, especially when life feels noisy and pressured.

This episode is for anyone who feels mentally overloaded, emotionally guarded, or stuck in “more, more, more.” Stuart explains how building a steady inner foundation can support clarity, self-worth, and a more compassionate way of living.

Stuart Perrin is a non-denominational meditation teacher who has practiced for decades and teaches donation-based Zoom classes seven times a week. He has written a dozen books, including a recently published title, and shares talks across Facebook and YouTube.

• 00:03:56 – Inner calm as a repeatable practice

• 00:06:53 – “Meditation is a craft,” not a religion

• 00:09:32 – Building foundation: focus below the navel (hara/dantian)

• 00:11:27 – Gratitude as a direct path to an open heart

• 00:11:49 – Breath as training for the heart center

• 00:14:27 – Success without attachment: money, pressure, and freedom

• 00:19:01 – How to begin: finding a teacher and real inner hunger

• Treat meditation like a skill: learn method, repetition, and consistency.

• Build inner stability first; openness is easier when you feel grounded.

• Use gratitude daily to soften defensiveness and reopen connection.

• Practice breathing into the heart center for steadiness under stress.

• Stay engaged in life’s goals, but reduce attachment to outcomes.

Website: www.stuartPerrin.com Instagram: @Stuart Perrin (under his name) Also mentioned: Facebook talks, YouTube videos (~1400), book available on Amazon (including India)

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What if balance isn’t about doing less, but choosing the right kind of hard? On Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, hosted by Yusuf, software executive and endurance athlete Kevin Shtofman shares how he trains for an Ironman while leading global teams and raising three young children.

This episode is for high performers who want ambition without burnout. Kevin breaks down how discipline, early-morning routines, and intentional trade-offs create mental clarity, better leadership, and stronger family presence—without sacrificing what matters most.

About the Guest: Kevin Shtofman is a C-level software executive leading global teams of over 100 employees. He is currently training for a full Ironman while balancing leadership and family life with three young children.

Episode Chapters: 00:00 – Redefining balance: Choosing the right hard 04:30 – Why Ironman became the goal 08:30 – Health, wealth, and intentional trade-offs 13:50 – The power of simply showing up 18:00 – Family first: Real-life boundaries 21:00 – Consistency over perfection 22:20 – Take the first step

Key Takeaways:

• A compelling goal builds discipline and structure.

• Morning routines amplify focus and decision-making.

• Say “no” or “not now” to protect energy.

• Show up even when motivation dips.

• Consistency beats perfect execution.

How to Connect With the Guest: Find Kevin Shtofman on LinkedIn

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