Mind Sattva is a podcast about finding clarity and grounding in a noisy world. Hosted by Dr. Mitika Kanabar, a physician trained at Stanford with a background in addiction medicine, lifestyle medicine, and public health, the show blends ancient wisdom, modern understanding, and evidence-based perspectives to reflect on how we live, grow, lead, and connect.
Each episode offers conversations or solo reflections shaped by professional insight, lived experience, and sometimes teachings rooted in Eastern philosophy. Whether exploring grief, perfectionism, identity, or resilience, Mind Sattva creates space to pause, ask deeper questions, and return to what steadies you.
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Mind Sattva is a podcast about finding clarity and grounding in a noisy world. Hosted by Dr. Mitika Kanabar, a physician trained at Stanford with a background in addiction medicine, lifestyle medicine, and public health, the show blends ancient wisdom, modern understanding, and evidence-based perspectives to reflect on how we live, grow, lead, and connect.
Each episode offers conversations or solo reflections shaped by professional insight, lived experience, and sometimes teachings rooted in Eastern philosophy. Whether exploring grief, perfectionism, identity, or resilience, Mind Sattva creates space to pause, ask deeper questions, and return to what steadies you.
Why Now? Blending Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science to Navigate Life
Mind Sattva: Practical Wisdom for Modern Life
22 minutes
3 months ago
Why Now? Blending Ancient Wisdom and Modern Science to Navigate Life
In the first episode of Mind Sattva: Practical Wisdom for Modern Life, Dr. Mitika Kanabar introduces the ideas and intentions behind the podcast.
She asks:
What if we had access to certain insights earlier in life?
How might that change how we think, choose, and grow?
This episode explores the intersections of Eastern philosophy and Western science, setting the stage for future conversations grounded in curiosity, reflection, and real-life application.
In this episode:
What Mind Sattva means and why it’s about more than just calm
A Sanskrit approach to learning that helps wisdom stay with you
Why knowing something and living it are two different things
How ancient philosophy connects with modern research and real life
A perspective on pain and suffering that shifts how we respond to challenges
An introduction to the gunas — the qualities of energy that influence how we think and feel
A simple metaphor that explains why bringing different perspectives together matters
What to expect from future episodes: thoughtful conversations, practical takeaways, and multilingual content
Mind Sattva: Practical Wisdom for Modern Life
Mind Sattva is a podcast about finding clarity and grounding in a noisy world. Hosted by Dr. Mitika Kanabar, a physician trained at Stanford with a background in addiction medicine, lifestyle medicine, and public health, the show blends ancient wisdom, modern understanding, and evidence-based perspectives to reflect on how we live, grow, lead, and connect.
Each episode offers conversations or solo reflections shaped by professional insight, lived experience, and sometimes teachings rooted in Eastern philosophy. Whether exploring grief, perfectionism, identity, or resilience, Mind Sattva creates space to pause, ask deeper questions, and return to what steadies you.
