Feb 20 2024 37 mins
Learn how to create a healing sanctuary within your home! My guest, Mahwish Syed, is a fashion and interior designer, author, and cancer survivor. In this episode, she talks about how the elements in your home - including fabrics, windows, lighting, and more - help you heal.
Mahwish, a breast cancer survivor, wrote about her journey in her book "Purgatory to Paradise." While she was in the chemotherapy ward of the hospital, Mahwish realized that the design elements of the hospital room were not conducive to healing.
She began bringing in her own fabrics and lighting to help her during her long treatment days. When she returned home, she surveyed her home, and changed several things to create a sanctuary that would support the healing she needed.
We talk about the impact of lighting on our circadian rhythms, why indoor air can be harmful, and how to choose non-toxic fabrics for carpeting, Mahwish shares how reclaiming beauty in our lives, especially while healing from illness, is vital.
With her extensive background in design, Mahwish helps clients design spaces that are optimized for optimal health. Learn more.