In this podcast, researcher Rich Thornton and entrepreneur Mainak Roy meet some of India’s most emotionally sensitive and subtly powerful leaders of education development. Using academic lenses and on-ground experience, we bust myths around ‘leadership’ and gain insights into what motivates, sustains, and inspires people to keep working towards social justice and social change.
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Homes That Heal | Transform Your Home Into a Health and Wellness Sanctuary
Jen Heller | Wellness Educator, Infrared Sauna Expert, Home Health Consultant
Welcome to the Homes That Heal podcast! A show that will help you transform your home into a health and wellness sanctuary. Hi! I am your host, Jen Heller. I am a wellness educator, infrared sauna expert, home health consultant, and your go-to resource for creating a life and home of health and happiness. I believe life happens for you, not to you. I struggled with being overweight and tried various methods, but nothing worked. I suffered a mild stroke and discovered that I was heavy metal t ...
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Ask Jen: Infrared vs. Traditional Saunas: Which Is Better & Why? Benefits, Safety, and Best Practices for Detox & Wellness
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As the leaves change and the air becomes crisp, it's the perfect time to return to basics and prioritize healthier routines. Fall is a season of transition - a time to clear out the old and welcome the new. It’s an ideal time to create a wellness escape at home to detoxify, relax, and recharge. One of the best ways to do this is by adding an infrar…
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How a Clean Home Can Elevate Your Mood and Quality of Life With Mine Ekenler
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Imagine walking into your home and feeling burdened by clutter. Dishes pile up, laundry overflows and every room seems to shout for attention. Your home should be a cozy escape, but instead, it feels like a battleground. A clean, organized home significantly affects mental health, productivity, and personal growth. When your home is neat and organi…
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3 Ways to Create Happiness and Expand Your Capacity to Feel Good with Siri Baruc Thornton
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Is it hard to work on yourself when you’re always trying to meet other people’s demands? It’s a tough spot to be in. You’re always told to achieve, do better, and meet expectations. And in the chaos, your needs and growth often take a back seat. This constant battle inside can leave you feeling drained and disconnected from your true self. This epi…
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The Healing Power of Breathwork, Nature, and Sacred Spaces with Siri Baruc Thornton
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Feeling like stress is taking over your life? Our busy schedules can lead to mental and physical burnout. But did you know that spending time in nature and practicing breathwork can help alleviate stress? Think about the peace and energy you could achieve by simply breathing and connecting with nature. Ah, Breathwork! That is how my soul sister and…
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Ask Jen: Sauna Essentials - Hats, Towels, and Delivery & Setup Tips
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Here is another “Ask Jen” minisode where I share my extensive knowledge and personal experiences to address common questions and concerns about saunas, their use, safety, and effectiveness. Today, I am answering questions about sauna hats: to wear or not to wear; how to choose the right towels; and how to have a smooth sauna delivery and setup. Whe…
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A Mother's Journey to Healing Eczema and Harmonizing Family Life With Megan Lewin
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Trying to fit new health routines into your busy family life can be challenging, especially when you're dealing with health issues. Sticking to these routines can sometimes feel draining and discouraging if you don’t see immediate changes. But think about turning this tough situation into a way to improve your health and create a more balanced fami…
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Breakthrough Natural Solutions for Autism and Family Health With Alex Hartinger
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Your family’s health history strongly impacts your current health. Chronic illnesses, fertility problems, and overall well-being can all be influenced by what happened before you were even born. The good news? You can break these negative cycles with natural health solutions. You can change your health destiny by focusing on nutrition, detoxificati…
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How Gut Intuition and Natural Remedies Healed Her Cancer with Suzanna Hake
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Feeling torn between conflicting medical advice is a common challenge when facing health decisions. It can leave us unsure about what’s best for our well-being. My friend, Suzanna Hake, a former teacher turned entrepreneur and wellness educator, experienced this firsthand. Her family faced health challenges post-COVID, from her husband's Lyme disea…
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How to Maximize Your Infrared Sauna Experience Q&A With Jen Heller
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Welcome to the first "Ask Jen" minisode on the Homes that Heal podcast! Today, I am answering common questions about infrared saunas. Here's a sneak peek at what you can expect: Understanding Red Light Therapy in Infrared Saunas Electrical Requirements for Saunas Setting Up Your Sauna on Different Flooring Types Enhancing Your Sauna Experience with…
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Becoming Bulletproof to Stress, Burnout & Anxiety: A Guide to Emotional & Physical Wellness with Rich Ahlers
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Emotions are incredibly powerful—they shape how we experience life. Yet, expressing them can feel scary. We worry about being judged or seen as vulnerable, so we often hide our feelings away. But here’s the thing: emotional health isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s necessary for how well we feel overall. In this episode, we look into how mastering our …
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Hosts Rich and Roy are put in the hot seat as Roy’s partner Artika interviews them about why they are interested in leadership, and why they launched the podcast. https://lifeworldsofleadership.podbean.com/ https://www.simpleeducationfoundation.org/ Rich’s PhD Thesis: Purposed-leadership: neoliberal subjectivity and India’s education social entrepr…
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A New Beginning: My Path to Health and Wellness, Part 2
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Have you ever found yourself stuck on your health journey? Like no matter what you do, you can't make progress? Achieving your health goals requires more than just a plan. It takes determination, commitment, and a strong mindset. Without them, it's easy to give up when the going gets tough. But with them, you can overcome any obstacle and improve y…
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Transform Your Home, Transform Your Life: Secrets to Harmonious Living With Mark Heller
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Imagine feeling trapped in a cycle where each day brings a struggle with your health and happiness. For many, battling alcohol addiction not only takes a toll on physical well-being but also affects finding peace and joy. In such moments, the importance of intentional living becomes clear—a purposeful effort to shape a space that encourages a life …
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Restore and Rebalance Your Inner Peace at Home With Crystal Herbrand
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Ever feel like you're giving too much of yourself to others? You’re drained, burned out, and just plain unhappy? This overwhelming feeling can leave you feeling unbalanced and lost. But what if there was a way to restore your energy and create a sense of wellness in your home? Balance isn't just a dream—it's essential. Your home and heart should be…
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Ep4: Organising as Leadership: libraries, inclusivity, and Mridula
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Hosts Rich and Mainak meet The Community Library Project founder and community organiser Mridula Koshy, and learn about the politics of reading and inclusion in India, anti-caste mobilisation, the potential of libraries, and how anger is a fuel to hope. https://www.thecommunitylibraryproject.org/ linktr.ee/TCLP_Insta This podcast is produced and co…
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Ep3: Theatre as Leadership: dissent, hope, improv, and San
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Hosts Rich and Mainak meet Aagaaz Theatre Trust founder and artistic director Sanyukta, and learn how good leadership is about encouraging dissent, using the values of improv theatre, and allowing oneself to feel the magic and keep the hope. https://www.aagaaztheatre.org/ linktr.ee/AagaazTheatre This podcast is produced and co-hosted by Rich Thornt…
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Ep2: Self-reflection as Leadership: mental health, self-doubt and Riya
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Hosts Rich and Mainak meet Riya Biswas, founder of mental health NGO Mantavya, who shares how her own struggles with mental health have inspired her to use self-reflection, active listening, and arts-based methods in her community-focused on-ground practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mantavya_foundation Linked: In https://www.linkedin.com…
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A New Beginning: My Path to Health and Wellness, Part 1
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Hey, friend! I'm Jen Heller, the voice and heart behind the Homes that Heal podcast. This show has been my dream for so long, and I'm so thrilled and grateful to finally hit the record button. Today, I want to take you on a trip down memory lane. Come along as I give you a sneak peek into my childhood, my struggles with weight, an incident that has…
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Welcome to the Homes that Heal podcast! A show that will help you transform your home into a health and wellness sanctuary. Hi! I am your host, Jen Heller. I am a wellness educator, infrared sauna expert, home health consultant, and your go-to resource for creating a life and home of health and happiness. I believe life happens for you, not to you.…
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Ep1: Facilitation as Leadership: presence, clowning and Sukhmani
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Hosts Rich and Mainak meet India Youth Jam facilitator and certified clown, Sukhmani Kohli and learn how good leadership is all about intuitive listening, knowing when to have difficult conversations, and centralising play. Find out more about Sukhmani ... Facilitation and Clowning: https://www.purplemangoes.com/ India Youth Jam (Yes Jams): yesworl…
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