{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F117a5337-3bda-4328-a5f4-ab95ccc4c436","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Healing Horizons: Resilience, Journaling, and Returning to Your True Self with Dr. Crystal T. Harrell","description":"On this episode of Healing Horizons with host Saima, Yale PhD, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and U.S. Army Medical Service officer Dr. Crystal T. Harrell unpacks what real resilience looks like\u2014beyond hustle and highlight reels. From growing up as the seventh of ten children in rural Alabama and losing her father at age 11 to blending science, service, and spirituality, Crystal explains how journaling, intention, and the concept of innate health helped her move from survival to alignment. We cover letting go of misaligned status goals, building the Student Well-Being Project, and the simple, relentless question: \u201cWho am I?\u201d Clear, grounded, and practical\u2014this conversation turns self-discovery into a daily practice you can actually do.\u00a0\nAbout the guest:\u00a0\u00a0\nDr. Crystal T. Harrell is a Yale-trained public health scholar, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and U.S. Army Medical Service officer. Her work bridges rigorous research with lived experience to help students and communities cultivate emotional well-being, purpose, and aligned leadership.\n\u00a0\nKey takeaways:\n\n\nResilience is trained, not gifted: it strengthens like a muscle through repeated use.\n\n\nVision protects momentum: a clear picture of the future sustains action when motivation fades.\n\n\nCommunity matters: mentors and timely encouragers often catalyze life\u2019s biggest steps.\n\n\nScience + spirit can align: research on innate health suggests our baseline is wholeness; symptoms signal misalignment.\n\n\nNumbers = people: data in wellness must be read with empathy and context.\n\n\nJournaling is a stabilizer: a straightforward daily practice for meaning-making and inner peace.\n\n\nIdentity first, strategy second: ask \u201cWho am I?\u201d until the answer unfolds; let choices follow identity.\n\n\nLetting go creates capacity: releasing status-driven goals opens space for aligned opportunities.\n\n\nBody signals guide decisions: pay attention to anxiety and stress as alignment indicators.\n\n\nStudent Well-Being Project: support must include academics and emotional health, with social connection as a core pillar.\n\n\n\u00a0\nConnect with the guest\u00a0\u00a0:\n\n\nWebsite: https://crystaltharrell.com/YouTube and resources are linked on her site. Join her email list there for updates.\n\n\n\u00a0\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\n\u00a0\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\n\u00a0\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\ud83c\udf10 Website: www.healthymindbyavik.com\ud83d\udccd Based in: India & USA\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Open to collaborations, guest appearances, coaching, and strategic partnerships. Let's connect to create a ripple effect of positivity.\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST:\ud83c\udfa7 Listen our 17 Podcast Shows Here: https://www.podbean.co","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/ea739b07-c0de-4eec-805f-6e266f2967bc/mzhhzs5qcgc.jpg"}