Join host Dr. Alya Ahmad as they speak with Sara Qureshi, a breast cancer survivor who shares her deeply personal journey through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Sara opens up about the emotional and physical challenges of undergoing a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation, as well as her experience with DIEP flap breast reconstruction. She explores the role of stress, diet, and hormonal treatments in her journey and reflects on the resilience she has built through her experience. In this episode, we dive into the lesser-asked questions about cancer—why it develops, the impact of trauma, and how the body manifests disease.

Sarah Qureshi is a breast cancer survivor who has undergone a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, radiation, and DIEP flap breast reconstruction. She is passionate about sharing her experience to help others navigate the emotional and physical impact of cancer.

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Dr. Alya Ahmad, MD

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alya-ahmad-md-0601b190/⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drblogger123/⁠

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/shamynds⁠

Website: ⁠https://shamynds.com/

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Too Curious MDs

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TooCuriousMDs

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Join hosts Dr. Simi Rahman and Dr. Alya Ahmad as they speak with Raj Khedun, a breathwork practitioner who has developed the transformative “Three Three Metaverse Breathing Method.” Raj discusses his journey from a childhood fascination with dinosaurs and planets to discovering the profound impact of breathwork on regulating emotions and achieving a flow state. In this episode, Raj shares how breathwork can unlock human potential, improve emotional health, and foster a sense of interconnectedness.

In this fascinating episode, we dive deep with Raj Khedun into the world of breathwork and its power to unlock human potential. Raj reveals how his "Three Three Metaverse Breathing Method" can help reduce stress, enhance concentration, and elevate emotional well-being. Tune in for a conversation about the science behind breathwork and its potential to transform how we approach health, healing, and personal growth.

Raj Khedun is a breathwork practitioner and the creator of the “Three Three Metaverse Breathing Method.” He specializes in helping people regulate their emotions, achieve a flow state, and improve their mental and physical health through breathwork.

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Raj Khedun

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raj-khedun-b7b83ba9/

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Dr. Suraiya Simi Rahman, MD, FAAP

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://palamedicine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/suraiya-rahman-palamedicine/⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suraiya.rahman.md/⁠⁠⁠

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Too Curious MDs

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TooCuriousMDs

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Join hosts Dr. Alya Ahmad and Dr. Simi Rahman as they speak with Angela Vivano, a holistic healer whose transformative journey from heartbreak to empowerment has inspired many. Angela opens up about her 60-pound weight loss, her focus on gut health, and how spiritual practices like breathwork helped her heal emotionally. Tune in as Angela shares how she’s empowering others through advocacy and ancestral healing.

In this insightful episode, we talk with Angela Vivano, a holistic healer who has undergone a remarkable transformation through emotional healing, weight loss, and spiritual practices. Angela shares her powerful journey to empowerment and offers valuable insights on how you can nurture your emotional, spiritual, and physical well-being. If you’re seeking inspiration, healing, or personal growth, this episode is for you.

Angela Vivano (Bella) is a holistic healer and advocate known for her journey of self-transformation and her commitment to empowering others. Her work integrates emotional healing, spiritual practices, and advocacy to help individuals heal and achieve personal growth.

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Angela Viviano

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richelle.bella/

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Dr. Alya Ahmad, MD

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alya-ahmad-md-0601b190/⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/drblogger123/⁠⁠

Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/shamynds⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠https://shamynds.com/⁠⁠

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Dr. Suraiya Simi Rahman, MD, FAAP

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://palamedicine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/suraiya-rahman-palamedicine/⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/suraiya.rahman.md/⁠⁠

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Too Curious MDs

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TooCuriousMDs

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Could psilocybin be the key to profound healing? In this episode, Rev. Pam Conboy and Dr. Leah Linder of Setas Seminary discuss how psilocybin journeys, including both microdosing and ceremonial doses, are transforming mental health and emotional wellness. They share how this unique institution combines safe psilocybin experiences with a religious framework, integrating holistic practices such as nutrition and meditation. Through their work, Setas Seminary is not only providing a safe environment for healing but is also helping reduce the stigma surrounding psychedelic medicine. Whether you’re curious about psilocybin’s potential or seeking a path to healing, this episode will open your eyes to its transformative power.

Unlock the potential of psilocybin for healing. Pam Conboy and Dr. Leah Linder of Setas Seminary reveal how safe, legal psilocybin experiences can support emotional and mental wellness in a community-centered environment. With a focus on holistic practices, discover how this transformative approach can lead to healing and self-discovery.

Pam Conboy is the co-founder of Setas Seminary, a non-denominational religious institution that offers safe and high-quality psilocybin experiences. She integrates psilocybin therapy with holistic wellness practices, creating a safe space for healing and personal transformation.

With a background in biochemistry and emergency medicine, Leah is a naturopathic physician trained in psychedelic-assisted therapy with deep expertise in natural supplement formulation and manufacture. She is a Master Gardener, experienced educator, and ordained minister.

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Rev. Leah Linder, ND

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-linder-a308b9188/

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Rev. Pam Conboy

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamconboy/

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Setas Seminary

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/setas.seminary/?locale=ko&hl=am-et

Website: https://www.setasseminary.org/about/

What if creativity could unlock the healing you’ve been searching for? In this episode, we sit down with Sheila Darcey, the artist behind Sketch Poetic, to explore how her art practice evolved from addressing anxiety to becoming a profound tool for spiritual growth and self-discovery. We discuss how art can integrate the mind, body, and spirit and how embracing curiosity and play can unlock pathways to deep self-awareness and healing.

Sheila shares how art helps bring unconscious thoughts and emotions into conscious awareness, facilitating mind-body integration. We also dive into the importance of curiosity, play, and intuition in the creative process, showing how these elements can unlock new pathways to self-discovery and transformation.

If you’ve ever wondered how creativity can contribute to your healing journey, this episode will open your eyes to the transformative potential of art.

Sheila Darcey is a talented artist and the creator behind Sketch Poetic, a practice that blends art with healing and self-discovery. Sheila uses her work to guide individuals on a spiritual and emotional integration journey, helping them access deeper levels of creativity and self-awareness.

Sheila Darcey

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheiladarcey/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sketchpoetic/?hl=en

Website: https://www.sketchpoetic.com

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Dr. Alya Ahmad, MD

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alya-ahmad-md-0601b190/⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drblogger123/⁠

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/shamynds⁠

Website: ⁠https://shamynds.com/⁠

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Dr. Suraiya Simi Rahman, MD, FAAP

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://palamedicine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/suraiya-rahman-palamedicine/⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/suraiya.rahman.md/⁠

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Too Curious MDs

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TooCuriousMDs

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What if healing isn’t just about medicine but the stories we tell ourselves—and the ones we’re ready to rewrite? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alya Ahmad to explore how our personal narratives shape our identities, our healing, and our capacity for transformation.

We dive into the emerging world of psychedelic medicine, particularly ketamine therapy, and how it’s helping people process trauma, break free from entrenched patterns, and access healing in ways once thought impossible. As psychedelics challenge the idea of 'treatment resistance' and offer a radically new approach to mental health, we discuss what it truly means to heal—mind, body, and story.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your healing journey or wondered what lies beyond conventional medicine, this episode is for you.

Dr. Simi Rahman, MD, is a physician deeply engaged in the intersection of medicine, narrative, and patient advocacy. She is passionate about holistic and compassionate approaches to healthcare, with a particular focus on trauma-informed care and the potential of psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Dr. Alya Ahmad, MD, is a physician specializing in integrative and psychedelic-assisted therapy. She is passionate about reimagining mental health care by blending cutting-edge science with the ancient wisdom of storytelling. Through her work, she is pioneering new approaches that honor the deep connection between mind, body, and personal narrative.

Together, we are reimagining what healing can be.

Dr. Alya Ahmad, MD

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alya-ahmad-md-0601b190/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drblogger123/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamynds

Website: https://shamynds.com/

Dr. Suraiya Simi Rahman, MD, FAAP

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://palamedicine.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suraiya-rahman-palamedicine/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suraiya.rahman.md/

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Too Curious MDs

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/toocuriousmds?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TooCuriousMDs

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In this episode, we delve deep into curiosity, narrative medicine, and psychedelic-assisted therapy. We explore why storytelling belongs in medicine, how ketamine is revolutionizing mental health treatment, and why the term “treatment-resistant " needs to be rethought. If you’re curious about how healing happens at the intersection of science and narrative, this episode is for you.

In this episode, we tackle narrative medicine, ketamine-assisted therapy, and the mental health crisis. We explore why traditional antidepressants often fail, how ketamine offers a new path forward, and why storytelling belongs in medicine. If you’re curious about how healing happens at the intersection of science and narrative, don’t miss this episode.

Dr. Alya Ahmad, MD, FAAP, is the Medical Director and Co-founder of ShaMynds Healing Center, specializing in integrative medicine, ketamine-assisted therapy, and narrative medicine. A former UCSF professor, she teaches the power of storytelling in healing.

Dr. Suraiya Simi Rahman, MD, is a Pediatrician, Medical Educator, and Psychedelic Practitioner exploring the intersection of medicine, narrative, and patient advocacy. Through workshops and talks worldwide, she reimagines healthcare with curiosity and compassion.

Together, they challenge the status quo, bringing curiosity back into medicine.

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Dr. Suraiya Simi Rahman, MD, FAAP

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suraiya-rahman-palamedicine/ 

Website: https://palamedicine.com/

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Dr. Alya Ahmad, MD, FAAP

Website: https://shamynds.com/

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Too Curious MDs

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toocuriousmds?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TooCuriousMDs

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How Storytelling and Curiosity Are Changing Medicine. Dr. Alya Ahmad and Dr. Simi Rahman explore how narrative medicine, integrative healing, and psychedelics are reshaping healthcare. They reveal how storytelling deepens healing, why curiosity is essential for doctors and patients, and how the mind-body connection influences treatment. Through personal insights, they challenge the limits of traditional medicine and invite listeners to rethink what it truly means to heal.

Dr. Alya Ahmad, MD, FAAP, is the Medical Director and Co-founder of ShaMynds Healing Center, specializing in integrative medicine, ketamine-assisted therapy, and narrative medicine. A former UCSF professor, she teaches the power of storytelling in healing.

Dr. Suraiya Simi Rahman, MD, is a Pediatrician, Medical Educator, and Psychedelic Practitioner exploring the intersection of medicine, narrative, and patient advocacy. Through workshops and talks worldwide, she reimagines healthcare with curiosity and compassion.

As physicians, we’ve seen firsthand how narrative medicine, integrative healing, and psychedelics are reshaping healthcare. In this episode, we explore how storytelling deepens healing, why curiosity is essential for both doctors and patients, and how the mind-body connection influences treatment. Through our own experiences, we challenge the limits of traditional medicine and invite you to rethink what it truly means to heal.

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