The Silent Power of Breath: Integrating Meditation into Cancer Treatment with Madhavi Parikh

Madhavi Parikh is here to share how she went from growing up in India to becoming a physician assistant in the U.S., where she integrates meditation and medicine to help cancer patients. She talks about how her meditation practice transformed her view of healing and how it empowers patients to face their diagnosis with a new mindset. Madhavi explains the importance of balancing traditional treatments with emotional and spiritual care, offering insights into how breath awareness and self-discovery can play a vital role in the healing process. She sheds light on the connection between the body and mind in dealing with life’s toughest challenges.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 - Introduction: Navigating the Turbulent Path to Inner Peace
• 00:00:51 - Welcome to "Finding Your Fierce" – Embark on a Journey to Self-Discovery
• 00:01:53 - Madhavi’s Story: From India to Medicine – A Lifelong Pursuit of Healing
• 00:04:41 - Where Medicine Meets Meditation: Bridging Eastern and Western Practices
• 00:09:44 - Rethinking Cancer: A Holistic Perspective on Healing
• 00:13:45 - Empowering Patients: Advocacy, Options, and Healing Beyond the Diagnosis
• 00:17:32 - The Power of Patient Advocacy: Taking Control of Your Cancer Journey
• 00:21:47 - The Role of Self-Discovery and Emotional Support in Health
• 00:26:45 - Final Thoughts: Harnessing the Power of Breath Awareness

Links and Resources

• Madhavi on LinkedIn
• I-SPIE Health

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