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The Healing Catalyst

Dr. Avanti Kumar Singh
The Healing Catalyst
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  • The Healing Catalyst

    Weekly Health Rx Bonus: The Sleep Break Point and Your Constitutional Pattern

    09/07/2026 | 5 mins.
    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 sleep and sleep health, exploring perimenopausal sleep disruption, the 14 hour wake-time anchor, sleep trackers, supplements, and how your sleep type aligns with your dosha.
    Here's a small piece from week one of the series.
    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.
  • The Healing Catalyst

    Summer Reset [replay]: Transformative Sleep Habits for Mind and Body with Dr. Tanmeet Sethi

    30/06/2026 | 1h 9 mins.
    Originally published 04/02/24.

    Dr. Avanti and Dr. Tanmeet delve into the crucial topic of sleep, discussing its mechanics, the impact of light and hormones, and practical strategies for improving sleep quality. They emphasize the importance of syncing with natural light cycles, establishing a consistent bedtime routine, and managing caffeine and alcohol intake. The conversation also highlights the significance of addressing both the mind and heart before sleep, suggesting techniques like progressive muscle relaxation, yoga nidra, and emotional check-ins to facilitate a restful state. They advocate for viewing sleep not as a passive state but as an active process of repair and rejuvenation, emphasizing it as an act of self-care and love.

    Today on The Healing Catalyst:
    Understanding REM and non-REM sleep stages
    The role of sleep for physical and mental repair
    How natural light impacts melatonin and cortisol levels
    Strategies for calming the mind and soothing emotions before bedtime
    The impact of caffeine and alcohol on sleep quality
    Creating consistent pre-sleep rituals that signal the body and mind to wind down
    Viewing sleep as a form of self-care

    Connect with Dr. Tanmeet:
    Website: tanmeetsethimd.com
    Book: Joy Is My Justice
    Instagram: @tanmeetsethimd
    Quiz: Unlock your Joy Code

    Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:
    Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.com
    Follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
    Order Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
    Explore more: 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.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com
  • The Healing Catalyst

    Weekly Health Rx Bonus: Is a CGM Right for Your Dosha?

    23/06/2026 | 3 mins.
    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 perimenopause and menopause drive downstream effects on your metabolism: your energy, your weight, your inflammation.
    This is a small piece from week three of the series.

    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.
  • The Healing Catalyst

    Summer Reset [replay]: Unlocking the Power of Shavasana with Indu Arora

    16/06/2026 | 1h 15 mins.
    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 perspective
    The correlation between sleep stages and meditation
    The emotional and spiritual benefits of Shavasana
    Conscious goals of letting go and moving inwards through breath
    5 simple steps to practice Shavasana

    Connect with Indu Arora:
    Website: www.yogsadhna.com
    Instagram: @induaroraofficial
    Book: SOMA: 100 Heritage Recipes for Self-Care

    Connect with Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh:
    Get Dr. Kumar-Singh’s Weekly Newsletter: https://avantikumarsingh.substack.com
    Follow Dr. Kumar-Singh on Instagram: @avantikumarsingh
    Order Dr. Kumar-Singh’s books: The Longevity Formula, The Health Catalyst
    Explore more: 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.
    Mentioned in this episode:
    Come join us at the Weekly Health Rx at weeklyhealthrx.substack.com
  • The Healing Catalyst

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

    09/06/2026 | 5 mins.
    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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About The Healing Catalyst
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.
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