{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Ffb67e522-26a0-47e8-a399-64f7f7f18312","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Resilience, Emotional Well-Being, and Self-Discovery with Dr. Crystal T. Harrell","description":"In this episode of Mind Over Matter, we sit down with Dr. Crystal T. Harrell\u2014Yale PhD, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and CEO of The 7% Tribe. From growing up in Alabama public housing as one of ten siblings to becoming a U.S. Army Medical Service officer and earning over $670,000 in scholarships, Dr. Crystal embodies resilience and transformation.\nShe opens up about the beliefs that carried her through hardship, the power of self-discovery, and why emotional well-being is foundational to health. Through stories of her own journey and those she has mentored, she shares how adversity can be turned into a bridge for growth, purpose, and impact. This conversation is both practical and inspiring, showing that resilience is not reserved for the few\u2014it exists within all of us.\nAbout the Guest\u00a0\u00a0:\nDr. Crystal T. Harrell is a Yale PhD, U.S. Army Medical Service officer, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of The 7% Tribe. She is dedicated to helping underrepresented students and young leaders access opportunities, scholarships, and tools for personal growth. Her mission is rooted in showing that resilience, self-discovery, and emotional well-being are the cornerstones of lasting success.\nKey Takeaways\u00a0\u00a0:\n\n\nResilience is innate\u2014it exists within all humans and can be cultivated through practice and awareness.\n\n\nVision fuels perseverance; holding on to a clear goal can carry you through rejection and obstacles.\n\n\nScholarships are both stepping stones and sources of empowerment, unlocking new possibilities for those without financial means.\n\n\nEmotional well-being is still undervalued in society, yet it is directly tied to both mental and physical health.\n\n\nThe biggest gap in wellness is communication\u2014research often doesn\u2019t reach the people who need it most.\n\n\nJournaling and walking meditations are powerful practices for grounding and self-discovery.\n\n\nVulnerability and presence can create space for others to find their own strength.\n\n\nMentorship creates ripples of transformation; investing in one person\u2019s growth can impact entire communities.\n\n\nConnect with the Guest\u00a0\u00a0\nWebsite: https://crystaltharrell.com/Follow on social media: Instagram, LinkedIn, and other platforms linked via her website.\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?\u00a0\u00a0\nDM on PodMatch: Send me a message on PodMatch\nDisclaimer\u00a0\u00a0\nThis episode 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 remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes.\nAbout Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f\u00a0\u00a0\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty, this channel shares powerful podcasts and conversations on:\n\n\nMental Health & Emotional Well-being\n\n\nMindfulness & Spiritual Growth\n\n\nHolistic Healing & Conscious Living\n\n\nTrauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\n\n\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us to 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\n\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to our 17 Podcast Shows: Podbean Network\ud83e\udd1d Be a guest: Be a Guest\ud83e\udd1d Video Testimonial: Share Testimonial\ud83e\udd1d Join Our Community: Voices of Unity\ud83e\udd1d Subscribe to Newsletter: Healthy Mind Substack\nServices:\n\n\nBusiness Podcast Management\n\n\nIndividual Podcast Management\n\n\nShare Your Story\n\n\nFollow Us:\n\n\nYouTube\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\nTwitter\n\n\nPinterest\n\n\nShare Your Review:\n\n\nGoogle Review\n\n\nVideo Testimonial\n\n\nBecause every story matters\u2014and yours could light the way.\n#podma","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f5e0dd22-67b6-47ee-9cda-03355850cb4a/zdjkyi5qcgc.jpg"}