Life Well Balanced Podcast
Life Well Balanced is a podcast about what it truly means to live a fulfilled, harmonious life, at work, at home, and within yourself. Hosted by Nick Houpt, each episode features real conversations with inspiring guests who share stories, tools, and habits that support mental wellness, emotional resilience, and intentional living.
Whether you're navigating burnout, seeking more presence in your relationships, or simply trying to find steadier ground, this show offers practical wisdom and actionable strategies to help you create better balance in everyday life.
Our mission is to inspire and empower people to live healthier, more present, and purpose-driven lives. Our vision is to be a trusted resource for anyone committed to growth, joy, connection, and meaningful change.
Tune in for grounded insights, honest dialogue, and the kind of conversations that help you feel more aligned, no matter where you are on your journey.
Life Well Balanced Podcast
Beyond the Mind: Dr. Desh on Balance, Identity & the Science of Mental Wellness
What happens when a psychiatrist blends science, spirituality, and systems thinking to reshape how we view mental health?
In this transformative conversation, host Nick Houpt sits down with Dr. Desh, an award-winning, triple-board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Balanced Wellbeing LLC, to explore what it truly means to live a Life Well Balanced. Drawing from personal experience, clinical wisdom, and decades of work in psychiatric care, Dr. Desh offers a refreshing, human-first approach to healing.
In this episode, we unpack:
- Why balance, not perfection, is the foundation of mental wellness
- How ego, identity, and self-labeling impact our mental and emotional health
- The difference between mindfulness and heartfulness
- Why emotions like anger and attachment aren't "bad", they’re misunderstood tools
- The role of awareness in everyday well-being
- How therapy and psychiatry work together (and how he trains teams to lead with empathy)
This episode isn’t just about managing symptoms; it’s about understanding your mind, reconnecting with your core self, and making peace with the present moment.
Whether you're a mental health professional, a caregiver, or someone on your own healing journey, this conversation will leave you feeling grounded and empowered.
Learn more about Balanced Wellbeing LLC or connect with Dr. Desh: balancedwellbeingllc.com | 877-779-2429 | linkedin.com/in/pari-deshmukh-70411a8b/
Hosted by Nick Houpt: linkedin.com/in/nicolas-houpt-b21b9b45/ | Executive Produced by Steven Baxendale: linkedin.com/in/steven-r-baxendale/
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