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How does healing happen when we invite curiosity and wonder into our lives—alongside medical wisdom?
In this episode, Dr Rani Bora – a holistic psychiatrist, coach, and author – joins me to bridge the worlds of medicine and spirituality. We talk about being a “spiritual medic” and how honouring the soul, not just the body and mind, opens new pathways for genuine transformation.
Rani shares candidly about her journey from traditional medicine through coaching, the limitations of an evidence-only approach, and the powerful results she’s witnessed by including the spiritual dimension. Together, we explore the importance of safe, non-judgmental spaces and the ripple effects of support, curiosity, and shared stories – especially for those who might otherwise slip through the cracks in our mental health system.
Key themes:
- Finding healing through curiosity and childlike wonder, both for practitioners and those they serve
- The value of peer support, community, and empowering individuals to own their experiences
- Recognising that at a spiritual level, no one is truly broken—no matter the life challenges
Rani also previews a new community project launching in September, focused on life coaching and holistic support, created with care by herself and her husband, Dr Suraj Gogoi, both holistic psychiatrists.
I’d love to know, when was the last time you let curiosity or wonder shift your perspective—especially when things were hard? What did you notice or learn from the experience?
Website: https://holisticpsychiatryclinic.com/
Rani and Suraj's new "Aligned and Free Membership": https://holisticpsychiatryclinic.com/services/workshops-and-retreats/aligned-and-free-membership/
This Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wm4l7DMvFL8
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The Simple Reflections Podcast is a collection of gentle conversations with people from all walks of life, looking at small, seemingly insignificant ideas that have gone on to have profound impacts on the lives of the guests. The podcast is hosted by Dave Hill, the founder of Simplicity in Mind, a leadership and wellbeing coaching practice based in Scotland.
I co-host Bite-sized Breather, a free weekly call with my friend and colleague, Lynne Brannigan. If you’re interested in joining, follow this link: https://simplicity-in-mind.kit.com/bitesizedbreather
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Dave
Artwork - Neil Silvester silvie2595@icloud.com
Music sample - Nonsense by Oak Studios
