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The Healing Catalyst

The Healing Catalyst

By: Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh
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If you’ve ever felt dismissed, confused, or overwhelmed when it comes to your health — you’re not alone. And you don’t have to keep guessing. Welcome to The Healing Catalyst Podcast, where science meets soul — and healing meets real life. Hosted by Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, a Western-trained physician and lifelong practitioner of Ayurveda, this podcast is your invitation to take your health into your own hands. With over two decades of experience integrating modern medicine and ancient healing traditions, Dr. Avanti is on a mission to change the way we think about health — making it more holistic, more inclusive, and more human. Each week, you’ll hear conversations with leading experts in integrative medicine and mind-body healing — along with authors, teachers, and thought leaders — to explore what it really takes to cultivate health and longevity. Dr. Avanti simplifies the science of the core pillars of well-being — gut microbiome, nervous system balance, hormonal regulation, and circadian rhythm — all through the lens of time-tested practices that support the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. And because women’s health is too often overlooked or misunderstood, she focuses on it here — with real, actionable guidance for navigating burnout, fertility, sexual well-being, perimenopause, and menopause with clarity and confidence. The Healing Catalyst Podcast is your home for knowledge, tools, and inspiration to stop chasing symptoms, and start living in true health and wellbeing. New episodes drop on Tuesdays. Follow now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and start your journey to empowered, sustainable health.Copyright 2026 Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Summer Reset [replay]: Unlocking the Power of Shavasana with Indu Arora

    Summer Reset [replay]: Unlocking the Power of Shavasana with Indu Arora
    Jun 16 2026
    Originally published 02/28/23.In this episode, Ayurveda and Yoga Therapist Indu Arora joins Dr. Avanti to discuss the benefits of sleep, rest, and Shavasana. Indu explains the difference between rest and sleep from an Ayurvedic perspective and explores the various sleep stages and their correlation to meditation. The focus of the conversation is on Shavasana's ability to help individuals "undo" and "unlearn" by giving space for emotions and discomfort to arise, and consciously working towards letting go through breath and reducing sensory overload. Indu shares different ways to practice Shavasana, when and how to do it, and five simple steps to practice it effectively.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Rest vs. sleep from an Ayurvedic perspectiveThe correlation between sleep stages and meditationThe emotional and spiritual benefits of ShavasanaConscious goals of letting go and moving inwards through breath5 simple steps to practice ShavasanaConnect with Indu Arora:Website: www.yogsadhna.comInstagram: @induaroraofficialBook: SOMA: 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-CareConnect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.comFollow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram: @avantikumarsinghOrder Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health CatalystExplore more: avantikumarsingh.comMore Resources:Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you.Visit and Subscribe to the Weekly Health Rx.Explore more at myarvasi.comExplore More of The Healing Catalyst Podcast:Leave a voice message for Dr. Kumar-SinghSubscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcastListen to more episodes on your favorite platformWatch clips and past episodes on YouTubeThe 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.Podcast episode production by Dante32.Mentioned in this episode:Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Weekly Health Rx Bonus: Why the Weight Won't Move

    Weekly Health Rx Bonus: Why the Weight Won't Move
    Jun 9 2026

    Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh and Dr. Tanmeet Sethi, both integrative medicine physicians, are building the Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi, a weekly audio prescription for women in perimenopause and menopause. It’s physician-led, science-backed, built around your biology and your mind-body constitution, your dosha.

    Weekly Health Rx just wrapped a five-week series on metabolic health, discussing how hormone shifts in midlife affect your metabolism: your energy, your weight, your inflammation.

    Here's a small piece from week one of the metabolic health series. Head to the Weekly Health Rx and subscribe for more.

    Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:

    • Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.com
    • Follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram at @avantikumarsingh
    • Order Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
    • Explore more at avantikumarsingh.com

    More Resources:

    • Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you.
    • Visit and Subscribe to the Weekly Health Rx
    • Explore more at myarvasi.com

    Explore More of The Healing Catalyst Podcast:

    • Leave a voice message for Dr. Kumar-Singh
    • Subscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcast
    • Listen to more episodes on your favorite platform
    • Watch clips and past episodes on YouTube

    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.

    Podcast episode production by Dante32.
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    5 mins
  • Summer Reset [replay]: Sleep Science: How to Have Better Quality Sleep, Sex, and Energy with Dr. Michael Breus

    Summer Reset [replay]: Sleep Science: How to Have Better Quality Sleep, Sex, and Energy with Dr. Michael Breus
    Jun 2 2026
    Originally published 9/9/25.In this episode of The Healing Catalyst, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh sits down with world-renowned sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus—better known as The Sleep Doctor—for a deep dive into the science of sleep. Together, they unpack the power of what Dr. Breus calls sleep chronotypes: your genetic “sleep personality” that reveals whether you thrive as an early-rising lion, a steady bear, a creative night-owl wolf, or a restless dolphin. These chronotypes, hardwired by your genes and hormones, offer a blueprint for aligning your lifestyle with your natural rhythm—transforming everything from your energy and productivity to your mental health. Much like Ayurveda’s doshas, they mirror the unique mind-body patterns that shape how we move through the world and what we need to stay in balance.This conversation goes beyond theory, sharing practical, real-life strategies for better sleep—from setting consistent wake times and managing caffeine and alcohol, to leveraging the power of daily movement. Along the way, Dr. Breus and Dr. Kumar-Singh explore the surprising connections between sleep, anxiety, and hormonal shifts—and why understanding your unique chronotype may be the ultimate key to unlocking deeper rest and a more vibrant life.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:(01:37) Introduction to Sleep Hygiene(07:51)What is a Chronotype(16:11) How Your Hormones Impact Sleep Quality(16:56) Understanding Your Hormones to Have Optimal Sex(18:53) How to Create a Routine That Cues Your Body to Go to Sleep(26:11) How Ayurveda Aligns so Closely with the Chronotype Methodology(35:46) Dr. Breus’ Five Step Plan to Improve Sleep Quality(37:17) How Alcohol Affects Sleep and Best Practices For Sleep When You Drink(40:00) How Consistent Exercise Improves Sleep(40:51) Morning Routine Recommendation: The Three 15’s(43:19) Sex and Sleep(46:20) How to Best Use Sleep Trackers(52:58) Dr. Breus’ One Tip: Wake Up At The Same Time Seven Days A WeekAbout Dr. Micheal Breus:Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., is a double board certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist. He’s the founder of sleepdoctor.com and the author of four books. His most recent book Energize! was named one of the top books of 2021 by The Today Show. He is an expert resource for many major publications, doing more than 400 interviews per year. He’s appeared on Oprah, The Doctors, and in the NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and more. Dr. Breus has been in private practice for 23 years and was named the Top Sleep Doctor of Los Angeles by Reader’s Digest.Connect with Dr. Michael Breus:Instagram: @thesleepdoctorWebsite: https://sleepdoctor.com/YouTube: @TheSleepDoctorBook: Sleep Drink BreatheChronotypes quiz: https://chronoquiz.com/Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.comFollow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram at @avantikumarsinghOrder Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health CatalystExplore more at avantikumarsingh.comMore Resources:Take the free Dosha Data Assessment to get your personalized Weekly Health Rx by Arvasi. Rooted in tradition. Backed by science. Personalized for you.Visit and Subscribe to the Weekly Health Rx.Explore more at myarvasi.comExplore More of The Healing Catalyst Podcast:Leave a voice message for Dr. Kumar-SinghSubscribe, Rate & Review The Healing Catalyst podcastListen to more episodes on your favorite platformWatch clips and past episodes on YouTubeThe 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.Podcast episode production by Dante32.Mentioned in this episode:Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com
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    56 mins
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