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Episode 16: Bet on Yourself with Dr. Avni Patel

In this episode of 365 Proof by Defining Wellness, Daniel Phyfer and Courtney Milan sit down with Dr. Avni Patel, board-certified psychiatrist and founder of Mississippi Psychiatry and Wellness.

Dr. Patel shares her journey from growing up in Columbia, Mississippi, to building a thriving psychiatric practice dedicated to serving her home state. She reflects on the path that led her to psychiatry, the importance of addressing mental health stigma, and the role lifestyle, trauma, grief, and connection play in long-term healing.

The conversation explores addiction recovery, social media’s impact on mental health, the unique challenges faced by high achievers, sports psychiatry, and why one of the most powerful tools in treatment is simply listening.

At the heart of this episode is a simple but powerful message: healing begins when you’re willing to bet on yourself.

Produced by Daniel Anderson of Audio Alchemy Productions.

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PTSD Awareness Month | National PTSD Awareness Day 🇺🇸

This month, we recognize the impact of PTSD and honor the courage it takes to seek healing. We also want to highlight the unique needs of those who have served our country.

At Defining Wellness, our Veterans Program—Rally Point—is designed to provide specialized, compassionate care for military members and veterans as they navigate recovery and mental health challenges.

Learn more about Rally Point:
👉 https://definingwellness.com/rally-point/
Read more about supporting our heroes:
👉 https://definingwellness.com/veterans/helping-heroes-the-unique-needs-of-military-vets/