These conversations are challenging and require us to lean into our curiosity and compassion as we navigate the nuances that are not easily unearthed in our typical short surface level conversations. 

In this episode of The Crunchy Allergist, Dr. Kara Wada interviews Dr. Siri Chand Khalsa, a board-certified physician and expert in integrative, lifestyle, and palliative medicine.

Tune in as they discuss the link between daily habits and long-term vitality, and explore the role of decolonization in promoting greater understanding and inclusivity in healthcare.

EPISODE AT A GLANCE
- Who is Dr. Siri Chand Khalsa?
- Dr. Khalsa's Physician Journey
- The Impact of Dominant Narratives and Belief Systems in Healthcare
- The Intersection of Healing, Anti-Racism, and Trauma
- The Power of Curiosity in Personal Growth and Development

ABOUT DR SIRI CHAND KHALSA
Dr. Khalsa has had a life-long interest in mindful living as the basis for long-term vitality of mind, body, and spirit. She completed a residency in Internal Medicine at The Mayo Clinic in 2005 and is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine and Hospice/Palliative Medicine. Dr. Khalsa has deepened her studies on health and healing by becoming a Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master, and participating in a 2-year full-time program on Ayurveda at The Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque and India. Serving as an Integrative Medicine PCP, an instructor at the University of Arizona Integrative Medicine fellowship for physicians, and consultant to other medical practices, she has dedicated her career to promoting an increased understanding in clinical medicine of the link between long term vitality and the daily choices we make. She is currently focusing her energy to support physicians who want to expand their personal understanding of new ways of healing through an experiential process utilizing techniques in Ayurveda, yoga, mindfulness, and plant-based nutrition.

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ABOUT DR KARA WADA
Quadruple board-certified pediatric and adult allergy immunology & lifestyle medicine physician, Sjogren’s patient and life coach shares her recipe for success combining anti-inflammatory lifestyle, trusting therapeutic relationships, modern medicine & our minds to harness our body’s ability to heal.

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