Ep. 102 | My Intertwined Path with Cancer, Ayurveda, and Emotional Health (Ask Me Anything)

 
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In today’s Ask Me Anything episode, Dr. Avanti, alongside her Director of Content, Ruth Hinkle, candidly shares her multifaceted journey through breast cancer, intertwining Western medicine and Ayurveda. Avanti delves into the emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects of her healing process, highlighting the crucial role of community, therapy, and Ayurvedic practices. She provides insights into the supportive products and resources that were pillars during her treatment and discusses her internal struggles with perfectionism and loneliness. The episode emerges as a beacon of hope and a resourceful guide, offering a blend of personal experiences and practical advice for navigating through health crises.

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Today on The Healing Catalyst:

  • Navigating healing with Ayurveda and Western Medicine

  • The pivotal role of therapy and mental wellness during health crises

  • How community and support networks profoundly impact the healing journey

  • Employing Ayurvedic practices for holistic well-being during treatment

  • Supportive products and resources: A guide through Avanti's treatment journey

  • Embracing authenticity while grappling with perfectionism

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Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh, is an Ayurveda Wellness Expert on a mission to show how Ayurveda is a health catalyst to achieve optimal wellness in modern life.

Over the two decades of her training, study, and research, Dr. Kumar-Singh has shared her expertise with Fortune 500 companies, at elite undergraduate and graduate institutions, and at prestigious industry and medical conferences. She has been featured in the Huffington Post, goop, Thrive Global and mindbodygreen, and served as the co-lead facilitator of the Faculty Scholars Program in Integrative Healthcare at the OSHER Center for Integrative Medicine at Northwestern Medicine. Dr. Kumar-Singh is also the author of The Health Catalyst.

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