Episode Details

In this episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Portia Preston—TEDx speaker, public health expert, professor, and author of Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go (releasing August 5). Together, they unpack the three pillars of shame-free wellness: hustle, flow, and letting go. Dr. Preston explains how hustle culture often disguises itself as ambition, how small daily practices can ground us in flow, and why releasing unrealistic expectations is key to real self-care. This episode goes beyond surface-level advice and offers a framework for cultivating sustainable wellness and building self-care communities that truly support us.

About the Guest  

Dr. Portia Preston is a two-time TEDx speaker, professor, executive coach, and public health expert with decades of experience at the CDC and in policy, leadership, and transformation. Her new book Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go blends her personal journey with practical strategies for cultivating well-being. She advocates for redefining productivity, embracing authenticity, and creating self-care communities.

Key Takeaways  

• Hustle is not always a choice—it’s often shaped by culture, survival needs, and internalized expectations.

• Purposeful ambition aligns with core values; toxic hustle erodes health and relationships.

• Flow is not mystical—it can be built through small daily practices of gratitude, awe, and presence.

• Letting go is not giving up—it’s releasing perfectionism, shame, and internalized ableism.

• True wellness is not about going it alone—self-care requires trusted community and support.

• Self-worth is inherent like the sun—even when clouds (struggles, mistakes, or judgments) try to block it.

Connect with the Guest  

Website: portiapreston.com
Socials: @drportiapreston

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