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Season 106 Episode 3661

Redefining Cancer: From Villain to Teacher - Mahwish Syed

Mawish Syed, an award-winning fashion and interior designer, bestselling author, cancer survivor, and quantum home biologist, shares her journey of creating healthy and vibrant homes. She explains how she gained the trust of the top 1% in the interior design world and emphasizes the importance of following your bliss and being courageous. Mawish believes that cancer is not the villain, but a symptom of imbalance in one's life, and encourages individuals to take responsibility for their healing. She discusses the power of myths and storytelling, the value of uncertainty, and the practical aspects of creating a healthy home through the use of non-toxic materials and incorporating beauty as a healing modality. Mahwish Syed shares her insights on creating healing environments and the power of neuroaesthetics. She emphasizes the importance of being in a parasympathetic state for healing and how our environment can influence our nervous system. Mahwish also discusses her own rituals of reverence during her cancer treatment and how she now helps others create healing spaces. She highlights the significance of grounding into the body and finding beauty in everyday moments. Mahwish addresses the issue of junk light in our homes and hospitals and the need for better lighting solutions. She also talks about her work in hospital design and creating healing spaces for patients. Takeaways Follow your bliss and be courageous in pursuing your passions. Cancer is not the villain; it is a symptom of imbalance in one's life. Myths and storytelling hold wisdom and truth that can guide us. Embrace uncertainty and trust your inner guidance system. Create a healthy home by using non-toxic materials and incorporating beauty as a healing modality. Creating a healing environment is essential for the body to be in a parasympathetic state and promote healing. Rituals of reverence, such as creating a beautiful ambiance during meals, can bring us back into presence and aid in digestion. Grounding into the body and finding beauty in everyday moments can help us navigate trauma and illness. Junk light, such as artificial and poorly designed lighting, can have detrimental effects on our health and should be addressed in our homes and hospitals. Hospital design should prioritize creating beautiful and healing spaces for patients to promote well-being and dignity. Timeline 00:00 Introduction and Background in Home Design 06:17 Finding Clarity and Purpose through Cancer 24:02 Practical Aspects of Creating a Healthy Home 34:59 The Detrimental Effects of Junk Light 44:00 Making Beauty and Healing Accessible to All

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