Too Curious MDs

What if ancient wisdom held the missing piece to your chronic illness recovery? In this episode of Too Curious MDs , Greg Lee, founder of the Lyme Research and Healing Center, shares how he blends modern medicine and ancient healing modalities to help patients build true resilience against chronic infections. Discover how personalized bio-scanning, ancient wisdom, and spiritual guidance unlock dee...

What if your scars could tell the story your doctor never hears? In this episode of Too Curious MDs , Ted Meyer joins us to share his journey from growing up with a rare illness to creating art that bridges the gap between patients and doctors. Tune in now to discover how his work humanizes healthcare, celebrates survival, and invites medical students to see patients as more than just diagnoses. T...

Could ketamine save a teen’s life? In this episode of Too Curious MDs , Dr. Tanya Vayngortin, a pediatric emergency physician, opens up about the youth mental health crisis and her pioneering research using ketamine to help teens in emotional distress. She also shares her mission to bring innovation, compassion, and community healing into an overburdened healthcare system. Dr. Tanya Vayngortin is...

What's really happening behind the scenes in modern medicine? In this episode of Too Curious MDs , Dr. Farah Karipineni, an endocrine surgeon and writer, joins us to explore the emotional and ethical landscapes of modern medicine. Through personal storytelling, she sheds light on the sacredness of doctor-patient encounters, the challenges of being a woman of color in surgery, and the healing p...

What happens when a physician rediscovers her inner artist? In this episode of Too Curious MDs , join Dr. Simi Rahman and Dr. Alya Ahmad as we explore the layered meaning of ‘integration’ in both psychedelic medicine and narrative healing. Through deep conversation and a creative self-love exercise, we unpack how art, ritual, and symbolic language bring fragmented parts of the self back into whole...

What happens when a physician rediscovers her inner artist? In this episode of Too Curious MDs , Dr. Hisla Bates shares how art, narrative medicine, and creative expression can heal not only doctors facing burnout, but medicine itself.  Dr. Hisla Bates is a psychiatrist, artist, and founder of the Doctor’s Art School, a transformative space where physicians reconnect with their creativity to heal...

Can music heal trauma? In this evocative spoken-word piece, Dr. Alya Ahmad explores the profound interplay between interoception, trauma, music, and healing. Through the metaphor of a symphony, this episode journeys into how ketamine and sound therapy can reunite body, mind, and spirit.

What if your truest voice could heal more than your words? In this powerful episode of Too Curious MDs , speaker and voice coach Jen Oliver explores the link between self-expression, somatic truth, and emotional healing, revealing how reclaiming your voice can unlock profound transformation and inner freedom. Jen Oliver is a nationally recognized speaker, voice coach, and executive producer specia...

What happens when a veteran finds healing through spiritual insights and ketamine? In this powerful episode of Too Curious MDs , we hear from Cedric Leviticus-Orange, a military veteran and patient, who shares his deeply personal healing journey through ketamine-assisted therapy. From medicine-resistant depression and PTSD to profound spiritual insights and emotional recovery, Cedric opens up abou...

What made a top hospital doctor walk away from conventional medicine? In this episode of the Too Curious MDs Podcast , Dr. Monica Jauregui, a former hospitalist turned functional medicine expert, joins us to share her journey from conventional medicine to becoming a medical detective focused on healing chronic illness at the root cause. She opens up about patient burnout, environmental toxicity, c...

This is Part 2 of the podcast episode with Dr. Jim Roach, continuing the powerful conversation from Part 1. Join host Dr. Alya Ahmad as she speaks with Dr. Jim Roach, a triple board-certified physician in integrative, holistic, and family medicine. Dr. Roach shares his insights on healing, spirituality, and quantum physics in this episode. From near-death experiences to the science behind consciou...

Join host Dr. Alya Ahmad as she speaks with Dr. Jim Roach, a triple board-certified physician in integrative, holistic, and family medicine. Dr. Roach shares his insights on healing, spirituality, and quantum physics in this episode. From near-death experiences to the science behind consciousness and cellular health, he uncovers how intention, love, and mindset play a crucial role in well-being. H...

In this episode of the Too Curious MDs Podcast , Dr. Shivani Gupta joins us to share her personal and professional journey of integrating the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern science to heal chronic inflammation and balance the mind-body connection. We also delve into how understanding doshas, gut health, and personalized self-care can help us reclaim health and prevent disease. Dr. Shivani...

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 hormo...

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 brea...

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 anc...

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...

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 pathwa...

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 trau...

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 ep...

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 tradi...