The confession and the conversation that started everything Part 1 with Anna Bjurstam
May 26, 2026
There’s a conversation I’ve been circling around for a long time.
Not because it lacks evidence.
But because of how easily it can be misunderstood.
In this week’s episode of Master Stress with Dr S, I begin a new series exploring something both ancient and deeply relevant to modern health:
spirituality.
Not as dogma.
Not as performance.
But as something increasingly supported by research — linked to nervous-system regulation, improved mental and physical health outcomes, longevity, and a deeper sense of meaning and connection.
For a long time, I stayed very “science heavy” publicly.
Partly because I wanted credibility.
Partly because I knew how quickly conversations like this can trigger resistance.
But the deeper I’ve gone into medicine, neuroscience, and healing…
the harder it has become to ignore that body, mind, and soul are not separate.
In part one of this conversation, I’m joined by Six Senses Wellness Pioneer Anna Bjurstam as we explore:
• why so many people feel disconnected despite outward success
• the role of meaning, purpose, and nervous-system regulation
• spirituality through both scientific and experiential lenses
• curiosity over judgement
• and the bridge between modern science and ancient wisdom
This isn’t about convincing anyone what to believe.
It’s about opening a conversation many people are already quietly having within themselves.
Listen here
Sometimes healing begins when we allow ourselves to explore what we’ve been taught to dismiss.
With care,
Dr Safia
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