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In this episode, Ashley sits down with designer, healer, and author Mahwish Syed to explore the intersection of beauty, mythology, and biology in creating spaces that heal. From her career in New York fashion and interiors to her own cancer journey, Mahwish shares how choosing to dance with illness rather than fear it reshaped her philosophy of design.

They dive into the story of Persephone, the science of neuroaesthetics, the frequency of fabrics and flowers, and simple rituals that make daily life more nourishing. This episode will leave you inspired to design with both your heart and your cells in mind.

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• Purgatory to Paradise by Mahwish Syed

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Ashley helps you renovate and build healthier homes to prevent future health issues from arising from your environment. Whether you’re searching for a new home, assessing concerns with your current one, or embarking on a renovation or new build, Awakening Spaces can guide you every step of the way.

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Mahwish Syed is an award-winning fashion and interior designer, celebrated author, cancer survivor, and expert in neuroaesthetics. For over two decades, her work has been featured in publications like The New York Times, Architectural Digest, and Elle Décor, shaping spaces that nurture and heal.

Her book Purgatory to Paradise—a #1 New Release in multiple categories—shares her cancer journey and how design became her sanctuary. Today, she empowers others to create personal paradises, showing that true beauty is immediate and accessible to all.