{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F2501ca78-dc85-4773-a877-234eb643e713","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"The Journey to Inner Peace & Self-Connection: Turning Chaos into Calm with Cyndee Dhalai","description":"On Inner Peace, Better Health, host Sana sits down with author and survivor Cyndee Dhalai to unpack what inner peace really looks like when life doesn\u2019t play fair. From being disowned by family, years in a wheelchair, and navigating life-threatening medication allergies to rebuilding faith and daily balance, Cyndee\u2019s story cuts through clich\u00e9s. This conversation is direct, practical, and search-friendly for anyone seeking inner peace, grief navigation, self-connection, resilience, and mindful living.\u00a0You\u2019ll hear grounded practices to self-check your emotions, build calm in chaos, and move forward without romanticizing struggle.\nAbout the Guest:\nCyndee Dhalai is the author of \u201cPieces of Me, Touch My Soul\u201d and \u201cGrief Is the Price You Pay for Love\u201d (also published under the pseudonym Faialian). Her work blends lived experience, faith, and reflective practice to help people cultivate balance during grief and recovery.\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nPeace isn\u2019t the absence of problems; it\u2019s balance in motion. Build calm by noticing early-morning or late-night silence and letting nature set your nervous system\u2019s baseline.\n\n\nSelf-connection begins with honest inventory. Ask daily: What happened? What felt right/wrong? Who am I choosing to be tomorrow?\n\n\nRespond, don\u2019t react. Pause, breathe, and consider the other perspective before speaking\u2014then decide if that matches who you want to be.\n\n\nGrief and peace can coexist. Grief spans death, divorce, relocation, or lost routines. Acceptance comes in waves; function returns bit by bit as you re-enter work, care, journaling, community, or prayer.\n\n\nReframe limits. When mobility or circumstances change, identify what\u2019s still possible now and build competence there; independence can evolve, not vanish.\n\n\nListen to understand, not to reply. Real listening slows reactivity and strengthens relationships during hard seasons.\n\n\nFaith as a stabilizer. Turning to God/spiritual practice can anchor meaning when control is limited.\n\n\nDaily self-dialogue is essential. You live with yourself 24/7\u2014offer the same curiosity and comfort you\u2019d give a friend.\n\n\nConnect with the Guest\n\n\nBooks: \u201cPieces of Me, Touch My Soul\u201d \u2014 Amazon; \u201cGrief Is the Price You Pay for Love\u201d (by faialian.com) \u2014 Amazon\n\n\nAuthor Site: https://www.faialian.com/\u00a0(for Grief Is the Price You Pay for Love)\n\n\nLinkedIn: Cyndee Dhalai (connect/message)\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on Inner Peace, Better Health? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\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.\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\n\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 t","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9ff941b2-c1de-4621-8434-9d436107732d/ogy0os5qcgc.jpg"}