We began this episode by reflecting on Dr Chilkov´s upbringing in a family that led her to a heightened sensitivity before she began her journey into healing and medicine. As a doctor who likes to ask the hard questions, Dr. Chilkov advocates for giving individuals the space to navigate life on their own terms and explores the challenges of being an original thinker. Her experiences collaborating with oncologists and her unique approach to cancer care are discussed, highlighting the transformative power of facing one’s mortality. Dr. Chilkov underscores the idea that cancer, while accompanied by suffering, can be a gateway to healing and personal growth. Throughout the conversation, she emphasizes the significance of presence, poetry, and breaking habitual thinking for fostering creativity, the best way of being and feeling alive. 

Dr. Nalini Chilkov is a leading authority and pioneer in the field of Integrative Cancer Care. She is the Founder of IntegrativeCancerAnswers.com and author of a best selling book on Cancer. She has more than 30 years of clinical experience combining the best of modern functional medicine with the ancient wisdom of traditional Oriental and natural healing.