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Business Story Of The WeekSpace, Medicine, Innovation | Dr. Shawna PandyaIn this inspiring Business Story of the Week (Rapid Fire Edition), Shaahin Cheyene welcomes the incredible Dr. Shawna Pandya — research astronaut, aquanaut, aeromedical physician, and VP of Immersive Medicine at Luxonic Technologies. Dr. Pandya shares her groundbreaking work in space medicine, VR/AR healthcare, and commercial spaceflight.
From building digital twins for radiology to advising AI nutrition startups and leading astronautical research programs, Dr. Pandya’s journey is packed with innovation, resilience, and vision. Tune in for powerful insights on overcoming uncertainty, the future of space tech, and how authentic storytelling fuels success!
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Stories From SpaceEpisode 103 - Space Medicine (with Dr. Shawna Pandya)Dr. Shawna Pandya is an aeromedical transport physician, a neurosurgery and emergency medic, leader of the
an aquanaut with NASA's NEEMO analog missions, director of the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences' (IIAS) Space Medicine Group, and will be Canada's first female commercial astronaut. She's also a black belt martial artist in Taekwon-Do, an analog astronaut, and an explorer. During our interview, we discussed the path that brought her to medicine, space, and what the future holds for humans living and working offworld.2025-06-1146 min
Universal InclusionEpisode 05: Pathfinder: From Possibility to Practice in Space Medicine, Service, & Self🎙️ Episode DescriptionIn this episode, Aisha sits down with physician, aquanaut, scientist-astronaut candidate, and trailblazer Dr. Shawna Pandya to talk about what it means to build your own path into space.From flying on parabolic flights to conducting space medicine research, Shawna opens up about her journey, the power of storytelling, and why saying yes (even before you feel ready) is everything. They dive into imposter syndrome, mentorship, and what it’s like to be a South Asian woman reshaping the future of space science. 🔗 Universal Inclusion LinksInstagram: https://www.instagram.c...2025-06-1152 min
Nathan, Nat & ShaunBest Bits | Expensive Little Disasters$15K Bunnies and a Snake-Bitten First Day—Callers Share Expensive Little Disasters, Dr. Shawna Pandya on Life as a Future Astronaut. Plus Teddy Swims shares his biggest fears as an artist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-2225 min
World Extreme Medicine PodcastThe Sky Isn’t the Limit: Shawna Pandya on Spaceflight, Science and the Future of Space Medicine Meet Shawna Pandya, Physician, Neuroscientist, and now Canada’s First Female Commercial Astronaut.In this inspiring episode of the World Extreme Medicine Podcast, we sit down with Shawna to unpack her journey from childhood dreams of space to preparing for her Virgin Galactic mission.We explore:Her selection as part of the Virgin Galactic research crewThe science behind her mission, including microgravity, diabetes research & emergency medicine in spaceHow she balances medicine, research, teaching, and astronaut trainingHer thoughts on the future of commercial spaceflight and wh...2025-04-2241 min
Weekend Breakfast with Alison CurtisFrom Mayo To The Moon! Norah Patten Tells Us About New Documentary Celtic CosmosNorah is training for a mission scheduled for 2026 as part of an all-female crew on a spaceflight with IIAS and Virgin Galactic alongside American Kellie Gerardi and Canadian Dr. Shawna Pandya. She will become the first Irish person in space!Norah joined Alison Curtis to update us on the latest part of her adventure and to chat about a brand new documentary that reveals all about Ireland's involvement in space. Did you know: Ireland is a founding member of the European Space Agency when it was set up in 1975 and In 2024 alone 116 Irish...2025-04-0508 minNathan, Nat & ShaunBonus | Astronaut Chat With Dr. Shawna PandyaIt’s been a minute since we caught up with Canadian astronaut Dr. Shawna Pandya, but what better time to chat than when the NASA astronauts are finally returning home after a massive stint stuck in space! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-03-2009 min
Cyber Security Weekly PodcastEpisode 441 - Space Medicine for Earthlings - Special Virtual Series - Episode 1Transforming healthcare through innovations in extreme environments.Humans operating in extreme environments often conduct their operations at the edges of the limits of human performance. Sometimes, they are required to push these limits to previously unattained levels. As a result, their margins for error in execution are much smaller than that found in the general public. These same small margins for error that impact execution may also impact risk, safety, health, and even survival. Thus, humans operating in extreme environments have a need for greater refinement in their preparation, training, fitness, and medical care. (Source: Optimizing human...2025-02-131h 03
The InteractomeEpisode 33: Spectacular Space MedicineWhat do doctors and astronauts have in common? Turns out, it’s more than you might think! On this episode, Sarah and Maia are joined by Shawna Pandya, MD. Shawna is a physician, astronaut and scientist. Tune in to hear her talk about navigating health care in the most extreme environments, and how she helps patients survive and thrive!
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Critical Care Time40. CCT Goes to the Moon with Dr Shawna PandyaOn this end-of-year episode, Nick & Cyrus boldly go where no Critical Care Podcasters have gone before - into space! Join us, as we adventure into the great beyond with astronaut extraordinaire, Dr. Shawna Pandya - the first female Canadian commercial astronaut, who also happens to be a rural emergency medicine physician among SO many other things. We spend an hour with her discussing space physiology, medical applications of space tech, chatting about ICU corollaries, her experiences training for her upcoming mission, and exploring the challenges facing space exploration in 2025 and beyond. Hop aboard and and enjoy this exciting content and...2024-12-301h 10Critical Care Time40. CCT Goes to the Moon with Dr Shawna PandyaOn this end-of-year episode, Nick & Cyrus boldly go where no Critical Care Podcasters have gone before - into space! Join us, as we adventure into the great beyond with astronaut extraordinaire, Dr. Shawna Pandya - the first female Canadian commercial astronaut, who also happens to be a rural emergency medicine physician among SO many other things. We spend an hour with her discussing space physiology, medical applications of space tech, chatting about ICU corollaries, her experiences training for her upcoming mission, and exploring the challenges facing space exploration in 2025 and beyond. Hop aboard and and enjoy this exciting content and...2024-12-301h 10
The Science Network Pod(Cast)A Journey to Antarctica, with Jessica Studer - T3, Ep. 2We sat down with Jessica Studer, a 34-year-old research medical doctor who lead the European Space Agency’s experiments at Concordia Station, Antarctica—the most extreme analog mission on Earth! ❄️
Jessica's story is nothing short of inspiring: with degrees in medicine and classical music, she balances her passion for space exploration and women in space sciences. 🌌 As a former Head of the Medical Team for Asclepios and a bilingual French-German Swiss native, Jessica shares her fascinating insights on:
➡️ How Antarctica helps us prepare for missions to Mars 🌍➡️🪐➡️ The growing role of women in space sciences, h...2024-12-2040 min
The Mentorship PodcastS5E08: Dr. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki – Inspiring Change Through Marine Biology & Science CommunicationDr. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki is a marine biologist by trade, science communicator, and co-host of The Nature of Things. Sarika holds a bachelor’s degree in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley, a master’s in Zoology from the University of British Columbia, and a PhD in Marine Biology from the University of York in the UK. In 2022, Sarika took on the role of co-host for The Nature of Things on CBC, following in the footsteps of her father, the legendary David Suzuki. In this conversation, we explore the fascinating field of marine biology and what it means to b...2024-12-1751 minNathan, Nat & ShaunQuickie | Katherine Bennell-Pegg Returns With Dr. Shawna Pandya, Finding Out Your Partner's Secrets & Buying Online Hell!Don't have time to listen to the full show? We got you covered on the Nathan, Nat & Shaun Quickie, all the best bits from Tuesday, 26th of November’s episode!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-11-2641 min
Dave MooreDid You Know This Incredible Fact About Being In Space?If you plan on being an astronaut and you like your fizzy drinks then this is bad news.Dr Norah Patten or you may know her as Space Norah from Mayo and Canada’s Dr Shawna Pandya joined Dave to chat all things Space!2024-11-2217 min
Hack Your HappinessAstronaut Dr. Shawna Pandya's Hacks On Overcoming NervousnessFrom deep sea to outer space, this week Dr. Shawna Pandya, physician, astronaut, and aquanaut, joins Hack Your Happiness. Dr. Pandya takes us behind-the-scenes in space training and shares how she's feeling about her upcoming space flight. She'll also share her top tips for handling nervousness, becoming more resilient, and combating self-doubt. Best of all, if you are an aspiring astronaut, tune in for first-hand advice from Shawna!
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Cities in SpaceEpisode 6: Space Medicine with guest Dr. Shawna PandyaScientist, Astronaut, Aquanaut, Martial Artist, and Space Medicine and Extreme expert Dr. Pandya discusses her upcoming suborbital launch with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) and Virgin Galactic and how her research will benefit science and space medicine. We'll delve into her training and what specific life lessons she thinks are essential for growth.2024-09-1832 min
Your Business In SpaceSpace Medicine and Innovation with Indo-Canadian Astronaut Dr. Shawna PandyaDr. Shawna Pandya is an astronaut, physician, and research scientist who has dedicated her career to advancing space medicine and biomedical sciences. As an astronaut with the International Institute For Astronautical Sciences, Shawna is actively involved in pioneering research missions on suborbital flights, focusing on the biomedical and fluid physics domains. Her work is at the cutting edge of space health, exploring how space can serve as the next great research laboratory for humanity’s most pressing health challenges.Growing up in Canada, inspired by the achievements of trailblazing astronauts like Dr. Roberta Bo...2024-08-2715 min
A Dash of ScienceExploring Space Medicine with Dr. Shauna PandyaShow Summary
In this episode, Chris talks with Dr. Shauna Pandya, a physician, aquanaut, skydiver, and pilot in training. She shares her diverse background and interests to include her degrees in neuroscience and space studies, as well as her role as the director of the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences Space Medicine Group. She also discusses her involvement with Project Possum and the opportunities it has provided for her to pursue her goals in space medicine research and astronautics operations. Chris and Dr. Pandya discuss various aspects of space medicine and the opportunities it presents. They also touch on...2024-08-1834 min
WIT Love PodcastHelping Humanity Survive From Sea to Space with Dr. Shawna PandyaDr. Shawna Pandya is a physician, aquanaut, scientist-astronaut candidate with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS), skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies, and Director of IIAS’ Space Medicine Group. She is also a Fellow of the Explorers’ Club and Associate Fellow of the Aerospace Medicine Association. In 2021, she was granted an Honorary Fellowship in Extreme and Wilderness Medicine and named to the Canadian Women’s Executive Network’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women. In 2022, Dr. Pandya was awarded the Explorers' Club's “50 Explorers Changing the World," and in 2023, named to SustainabilityX Magazine’s “Global 50 Women in Sustainability...2024-07-3129 min
The Morning Brew with Andrew SchultzMWSA JULY 9 , 2024Are you at your tipping ‘tipping point’? A recent survey from “Point of Sale” company Lightspeed, has found a whopping 77 percent of Canadians are fed up with auto-tipping prompts on payment machines. Is tipping out of control and how have attitudes towards tipping changed in recent years? We discuss with Bruce McAdams, Associate Professor, School of Hospitality, Food, and Tourism Management at the University of Guelph. Next, an Edmonton doctor is set to be the first Canadian woman to become a commercial astronaut aboard Richard Branson’s “Virgin Galactic” rocket! We meet Physician, Speaker and Astronaut Dr. Sh...2024-07-0926 min
Ottawa Now with Kristy CameronON - July 5, 2024Chris Holski is filling in for the vacationing Kristy Cameron. And as the Chief Newsanchor for CTV Ottawa, tonight marks the last time you will hear Graham Richardson’s voice. Don’t worry, he’s just making a career change, albeit a significant one. He reflects on his broadcasting media journey ahead of his final suppertime newscast. Meantime, an LCBO strike is looming large this Summer, with the odds of a labour dispute likely going up after Thursday’s developments. How could a potential work stoppage impact Ontario’s distilleries and breweries? Kitchissippi Beer founder Paul Meek joins the program in Hour 2...2024-07-0530 min
Astronomy Daily: Space News UpdatesS03E82: Boeing's Starliner Delay (Again) & Saturn's Seasonal MysteriesWelcome to Astronomy Daily. I'm your host, Anna, and today we've got an exciting lineup of space news you won't want to miss. From the latest updates on Boeing's Starliner mission to groundbreaking discoveries about our galaxy's star clusters and intriguing insights into changes occurring within Earth's inner core. We've also got news on Virgin Galactic's new commercial astronaut crew, the completion of the Ariane 6 rocket's final rehearsal, and revelations from NASA's Cassini spacecraft about Saturn's seasonal heat and storms. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into the cosmos.Chapters- Boeing's Starliner Mission Delay: The first astronaut mission...2024-06-2209 minWorld Extreme Medicine Podcast"It's never too late to dive in and it's kind of amazing what the opportunities will turn out to be." Diversity in Expeditions Week Podcast SpecialWelcome to Diversity Week!
In this special episode, a diverse panel of medical professionals, eye surgeon and Sikh warrior Pavandeep Singh, NHS & wilderness expedition Dentist Burjor Langdana, emergency physician and paediatrician Terez Malka, explorer, aquanaut, MD & Director of space medicine group Astronautics Institute Shawna Pandya, UK GP studying tropical medicine Chern Lim, and GP & humanitarian doctor Hareen Di Silva, share their unique journeys into expedition medicine.
Despite coming from various backgrounds and facing challenges, they found their passion for practicing medicine in extreme environments by seizing opportunities, developing skills, maintaining fitness, and believing in themselves. 2024-05-141h 15
Sailing Doodles PodcastThe Future of Space Medicine with Dr. Shawna PandyaI sit down with Dr. Shawna Pandya and discuss how the effects of space on the human body and how advances in space medicine will dictate the future of crewed space expoloration. Dr. Shawna Pandya is a scientist-astronaut candidate with Project PoSSUM, physician, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies and Fellow of the Explorers' Club.2024-04-0949 min
Sailing Doodles PodcastThe Future of Space Medicine with Dr. Shawna PandyaI sit down with Dr. Shawna Pandya and discuss how the effects of space on the human body and how advances in space medicine will dictate the future of crewed space expoloration. Dr. Shawna Pandya is a scientist-astronaut candidate with Project PoSSUM, physician, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies and Fellow of the Explorers' Club.2024-04-0949 min
MOTHER-podcast with Karina VazirovaDr. Shawna Pandya - Space Travel, Female Biology, Reproducing on Mars and Scientific Experiments in Zero GravityHow does the female body respond to space?Dr. Shawna Pandya is a scientist-astronaut candidate with Project PoSSUM, physician, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies and Fellow of the Explorers’ Club. She is also the Director of the PosSUM Space Medicine Group and Chief Instructor of the PoSSUM Operational Space Medicine Group. Shawna holds degrees in neuroscience (BSc Hons. Neuroscience, University of Alberta), space (MSc Space Studies, International Space University), entrepreneurship (Graduate Studies Program, Singularity University) and medicine (MD, University of Alberta), and is currently completing a fellowship in Wil...2024-03-2757 min
The Wicked Opportunities PodcastTransdisciplinary Collaboration and InnovationIn this episode of the Wicked Opportunities® Podcast, TFSX Principal Frank Spencer speaks with physician, aquanaut, dive medical technician, speaker, martial artist, skydiver, and VP of Immersive Medicine at Luxsonic Technologies, Dr. Shawna Pandya.Dr. Shawna Pandya has a vision for shaping the future of medicine through transdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. 2024-03-0546 min
Happy & HumanDare to be FirstSend us a textLetting fear or the opinions of other people get in the way of your dreams and goals? This is the episode for you. Seema and Dinesh are welcoming guest Dr. Shawna Pandya who’s impressive career will remind you that just because nobody’s done it before doesn’t mean you can’t be the first. They have a conversation around the importance of having the bravery and confidence to be first and not letting limiting beliefs get in the way of your true potential. They’ll also talk about what to do when the n...2024-02-2029 min
The Mentorship PodcastS4E02: Dr. Shawna Pandya, Physician & Scientist-Astronaut Candidate - The Field of Space MedicineDr. Shawna Pandya is a physician and scientist-astronaut candidate. Dr. Pandya received a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience from the University of Alberta. Then, she received a Master of Science in space studies from the International Space University before returning to the University of Alberta to complete her medical degree. In this conversation, Dr. Pandya tells us all about how she merged her passions through the field of space medicine. Connect with Dr. Shawna Pandya:Instagram/Twitter: @shawnapandya, LinkedIn, Facebook If you liked this episode, we recommend our previous episode, S3E...2024-02-2048 min
Red Planet LiveRed Planet Live -- Dr. Shawna PandyaThe Mars Society's live podcast, RedPlanetLive interviews the people instrumental to settling and exploring Mars. In this episode Ashton Zeth interviews the Dr. Shawna Pandya, a scientist-astronaut candidate!
2024-01-1058 minWorld Extreme Medicine PodcastSpace Medicine Redefined: Education for the Final Frontier with Erik Antonsen and Dana LevinJoining us today are podcast host Dr Shawna Pandya, Dr Erik Antonsen, and Dr Dana Levin, pioneers in the field of space medicine, to dissect the current state of aerospace medicine residency funding, the imperative of global collaboration, and the philosophical shifts shaping the next generation of spacefarers. They'll delve into the waters of international cooperation against the backdrop of a burgeoning commercial spaceflight industry and the challenges of keeping astronauts safe, healthy, and thriving.
Our experts will also lay out the seven major competencies vital for an adept space medicine physician, the implications of physicians as...2023-12-071h 07
DREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy388. Aree Bly: The Analytical Mind’s Guide to Dreaming Big & Living your BEST LIFE!Aree Bly is joining us! Aree was a successful actuary for a number of years. She was VERY good at it… because she has a highly analytical mind. But then found she had a true passion for personal and professional development… and she realized she was also REALLY good at helping other “analyticals” to get clear on what they wanted in their life and in their careers… and then build a plan to achieve it. So… in 2018… she became certified as an Elite Success Coach! And that’s when she started to coach… but she also became an in-de...2023-12-0132 minDREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy387. ONE PLACE WELL - A solocast with Mitch MatthewsI’ll shoot straight with you. In THIS episode… I dig into one of the most important epiphanies I've had in YEARS! If you’ve been feeling a little (or a lot) frazzled, stretched, stressed or easily offended… THIS episode is for YOU! If you’ve been finding it a little bit easier to move into “comparison mode” more lately… THIS episode is for YOU! If you’ve been feeling pressure to be EVERYTHING and to be EVERYWHERE… this episode is for you! So let’s get to it! GET YOUR SCORE! Have YOU ever thought about becoming a Li...2023-11-0934 minDREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy386. The Most Important Technological Revolution of Our Time with Andrew McAfeeAndrew McAfee is joining us for DREAM THINK DO! Andrew is a Principal Research Scientist at the MIT Sloan School of Management. He’s also the co-founder and co-director of MIT’s Initiative on the Digital Economy. Oh… and he’s the inaugural Visiting Fellow at the Technology and Society organization at Google. Andrew studies how technological progress changes the world and his next book “The Geek Way” he explores what he’s calling the most important technological revolution of our time! So… yes… let’s talk about THAT! GET YOUR SCORE! Have YOU...2023-11-0231 min
A Clean Bill of Wealth with Galen NuttallPursuing Passion and Creativity as a Busy Doctor with Shawna Pandya, MD"She's some sort of superhero." That's the first thing that popped into my head when I started following Dr. Pandya on social media.
She's an aquanaut, scientist-astronaut candidate, skydiver, and practices medicine in rural Alberta.
The cool thing is Shawna is eager to share what she's learned by pursuing her passions and the approach to resilience and building support structures that has allowed her to accomplish so much.
If you're a busy doctor looking to pursue your passion and creativity, this is a must-listen episode.
Tune into this episode to hear her...2023-09-2236 min
T-Minus Space DailyHi, Bob. Sign me up for Mars.Germany’s Ramstein Air Base will be the headquarters of a new US Space Force service component for Europe and Africa. The UK Space Agency has awarded Scotland-based AstroAgency and UAE based AzurX, 75,000 pounds each to develop advanced space technologies to tackle natural disasters and reduce greenhouse emissions in the Gulf. EutelSat says its HOTBIRD 13F and HOTBIRD 13G satellites have now entered into full commercial service.Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app.Miss an episode? Sign-up for our weekly intelligence roundup, Signals and Space, and you’ll n...2023-09-1426 minDREAM THINK DO I Motivation, Encouragement & Strategy382. Dr. Shawna Pandya - YOU Have a Role To Play!Dr. Shawna Pandya is our guest. And hey… Dr. Pandya has one of the biggest dreams of anyone we’ve ever featured on DREAM THINK DO. She… drum roll please… wants to step foot on Mars. Yup… Mars! And… when you hear about her background… you’ll know that she’s actually got a chance of getting this big dream done. She’s a scientist-astronaut candidate with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS), she’s a physician and she’s also an aquanaut. Oh… and she skydives… she’s a martial artist and she’s a pilot. It doesn’t stop there...2023-07-0638 min
Let's Go to Space: BLUE-SKY LearningEpisode 121: The Luxury of 1G with Dr. Shawna PandyaToday we meet with veritable force to be reckoned with. Dr. Pandya’s experience is vast, which explains in part why many believe she is inline to be a future astronaut. She is a physician, aquanaut, scientist-astronaut candidate with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS). But she is also a skydiver a pilot-in-training, a VP of Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies, a Medical advisor at Above Space Development Corporation and a Fellow of the Explorers Club. She instructs an Operational Space Medicine course, and hosts the World Extreme Medicine’s podcast series. And just last year Dr. Pandya was...2023-07-0328 min
Where Work Meets Life™ with Dr. LauraFrom Sea to Space: The Quest to Help Humanity Survive and ThriveDr. Laura is joined by the brilliant Dr. Shawna Pandya - a Canadian physician, aquanaut, scientist-astronaut candidate with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences, VP of Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies, and Director of IIAS’ Space Medicine Group. Dr. Pandya talks about the many facets of her career and what drives her to success and continued exploration.It is tempting to simply call Dr. Shawna Pandya superhuman and assume she is on a level of her own, but Dr. Laura delves into the very human side of what inspired Dr. Pandya to pursue space medicine, and what co...2023-05-2835 min
Space Café Podcast - Navigating Our Interplanetary AmbitionsShawna Pandya - Physician, Astronaut Candidate, Martial Artist, and Space Medicine InnovatorSpaceWatch.Global is pleased to present: The Space Café Podcast #80: Shawna Pandya - Physician, Astronaut Candidate, Martial Artist, and Space Medicine InnovatorEpisode 080 features a special guest: Dr. Shawna PandyaIn this episode, join Dr. Shawna Pandya, a physician, citizen-scientist astronaut candidate with Project PoSSUM, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, pilot-in-training, and Director of Medical Research at Orbital Assembly Construction, as she delves into her multi-faceted career, her passion for space medicine, and her vision for the future of space exploration. Key topics:2023-05-0959 min
The Love, YEG Showe80 - Dr Shawna Pandya[3:12] I want to be in space?[6:32] Everything I do is exciting to me[10:44] Cultivating individual resilience[15:28] How we view Space Medicine[18:54] Norwegian Next Steps Initiative[20:39] Do you believe in aliens?[25:33] There is a season for everything[28:34] Privilege to watch Edmonton evolve
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Physician Empowerment10 - The Intersection of Space and Medicine with. Dr. Shawna PandyaDr. Kevin Mailo welcomes Dr. Shawna Pandya - Physician, Aquanaut, Explorer, Director of IIAS Space Medicine Group, Space Medicine and Austere Environment Researcher - to the show to talk about her amazing career. But more than that, Shawna speaks about dreams and how to make them reality.Shawna Pandya is an explorer, an aquanaut, she’s lived in a Mars simulation in the Utah desert, and she’s lived in an underwater habitat for five days. She works for a company focussed on immersive technologies and a company trying to put the world’s first rotating partial gravit...2022-12-3022 min
Teach the Geek Podcast - public speaking for technical professionalsEP. 235: Dr. Shawna Pandya: Current doctor, future astonautDr. Shawna Pandya: Current doctor, future astonaut
Dr. Pandya has many titles. Medical strategic research advisor. Vice president of immersive medicine. Chief instructor of operational space medicine. There are even more titles, but I like keeping this paragraph short! We chatted about her titles and how she came to have them. We also talked about how public speaking has helped her in these roles.
To learn more about Dr. Pandya, her Twitter handle is @shawnapandya.
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World Extreme Medicine PodcastMedics4Ukraine Convoy update with Mark Hannaford & Luca AlfattiJoin us as World Extreme Medicine Founder and CEO Mark Hannaford and Luca Alfatti, Logistical Lead for the convoys discuss the progress of the work they have carried out so far. Following their live session last week their conversation with Shawna Pandya is now available to listen on demand.
The team have transported medical supplies to the area in Ukraine where they are needed, here we discuss the team, what they have learnt, the potential dangers and how they manage this in country.
Any donations can be made here https://www.gofundme.com/f/medics4...2022-05-0558 min
Count Me TooS2:E1 - Shawna Pandya | How To Make Space Accessible and InclusiveIn this blockbuster first episode of season 2, I interview Dr. Shawna Pandya, a physician, scientist-astronaut candidate, researcher, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, skydiver, pilot-in-training and currently the VP of Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies. She was named one of the Women’s Executive Network’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada in 2020.
Dr. Pandya is a passionate STEM advocate, and a frequent speaker at schools, universities, scientific conferences and science centers.
We discuss how she navigated through different roles in her professional life, and also get some deep insight into how she built upon her personal resil...2022-04-1624 min
Over Coffee® | Stories and Resources from the Intersection of Art and Science | Exploring How to Make STEAM Work For YouHealth Across the UniverseOver Coffee® is on holiday-weekend hiatus. Please enjoy this reposting of one of our top episodes of 2021, and join us again next week for another new conversation on innovation, creativity and making a difference!
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What are the challenges involved in staying healthy, when your workday occurs in zero gravity? And when radiation exposure and space dust are valid concerns?
That's the focus of Dr. S...2022-02-2121 min
Heroes of RealityEpisode 139 : Pushing It To The Limit with Dr. Shawna PandyaDr. Shawna Pandya is a Canadian physician, scientist-astronaut candidate program graduate with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) and Project PoSSUM, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies and Fellow of the Explorers’ Club. She is also Director of the IIAS/PoSSUM Space Medicine Group, Chief Instructor of the IIAS/PoSSUM Operational Space Medicine course, Director of Medical Research at Orbital Assembly Corporation, clinical lecturer at the University of Alberta, podcast host with the World Extreme Medicine’s WEMCast series, Primary Investigator (PI) for the Shad Canada-Blue Origin student microgravity competition, appointed memb...2022-02-081h 05
The Astro Ben PodcastDr. Shawna Pandya: Physician, scientist-astronaut graduate, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, VP Immersive Medicine at Luxsonic Technologies, Director of the Space Medicine Group and medical research advisor at Orbital Assembly Corporation.Dr. Shawna Pandya is a Canadian physician, scientist-astronaut candidate program graduate with the International Institute for Astronautical Sciences (IIAS) and Project PoSSUM, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies and Fellow of the Explorers’ Club. She is also Director of the IIAS/PoSSUM Space Medicine Group, Chief Instructor of the IIAS/PoSSUM Operational Space Medicine course, Director of Medical Research at Orbital Assembly Corporation. In this episode, Ben chats to Dr Shawna about her journey to get to the stars, the importance of psychological resilience and why she is a fan...2022-01-2134 min
World Extreme Medicine PodcastWhat exactly is a space nurse? with Starr SchroederIn this episode, WEMCast host Dr Shawna Pandya dives deep into this very question with none other than AstroRN Starr Schroeder, a nurse passionate about pioneering, defining, and developing the role of nursing in the commercial space industry as well as advocating for the continued development of space medicine in current and future space exploration. Listen in as Shawna and Starr talk about the rise of space nursing, the commercial space sector, Starr’s research on a myriad of topics including space nutrition and medical guidelines for commercial suborbital spaceflight.
Starr Schroeder is a nurse wit...2021-09-2843 min
World Extreme Medicine PodcastWhat Exactly is a Space Nurse? with Starr SchroederWhat exactly is a space nurse? In this episode, host Dr Shawna Pandya dives deep into this very question with none other than AstroRN Starr Schroeder, a nurse passionate about pioneering, defining, and developing the role of nursing in the commercial space industry as well as advocating for the continued development of space medicine in current and future space exploration. Listen in as Shawna and Starr talk about the rise of space nursing, the commercial space sector, Starr’s research on a myriad of topics including space nutrition and medical guidelines for commercial suborbital spaceflight.
Starr Schroeder is...2021-09-1443 minOver Coffee® | Stories and Resources from the Intersection of Art and Science | Exploring How to Make STEAM Work For YouStaying Healthy in SpaceThis post and podcast are for informational purposes only, and are not intended as medical advice. Please contact a healthcare professional with any medical questions.
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Like her fellow medical professionals, Dr. Shawna Pandya is focused on keeping patients healthy.
Unlike many of her colleagues, though, she has to take space dust, zero gravity and radiation into account.
And as she practices space medicine, she's experienced some of the circumstances her patients will encounter.
Besides being a physician, Dr. Pandya is a citizen-scientist astronaut with Boulder, Colorado-based Project PoSSUM. This 501...2021-09-0621 min
The Future Of...The Future of Space ExplorationVasie & Azam spoke with Dr. Shawna Pandya, scientist-astronaut candidate with Project PoSSUM, physician, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies and Fellow of the Explorers’ Club We spoke about the future of space exploration, opportunities, challenges, space medicine and what humanity can learn from space exploration Dr. Pandya's Ted Talk on Future of Space Exploration can be found here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gH6xVSV6lo&feature=youtu.be 📌 SUBSCRIBE, LIKE & COMMENT for MORE! 📌 Listen to our episodes: https://thefutureof.libsyn.com/ 📌 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...2021-06-1553 min
World Extreme Medicine PodcastBuilding Resilience in Disaster Zones with Yvette GonzalezFrom Afghanistan to Uganda, Haiti to Somalia, Yvette Gonzalez has over two decades’ experience with capacity-building and community stabilization in kinetic war zones, natural disasters, and impoverished areas. In this episode, she shares her experiences and lessons learned from her experiences building resilience in disaster zones with host, Dr Shawna Pandya - including where to find some downtime in rural DR Congo (it’s definitely not what you’d expect), and a close encounter in a conflict zone with a restless population, armed rebels and ...dynamite (don’t worry, she’s okay!).
Whether community building in rural Latin Americ...2021-05-191h 03
World Extreme Medicine PodcastLiving the Extreme Medicine Life with Johannes SvensoyFrom the Thai-Burmese border conducting important work on men’s health to the most isolated oil rigs to COVID-19 response to biosensor technology development for prehospital care, Dr Johannes Svensoy has hit nearly square on the extreme medicine Bingo card! In this episode, he and WEMCast host Dr Shawna Pandya discuss his experiences in tropical, disaster, aerospace medicine and more, lessons learned from the world of extreme sports...and the next stop on his extreme medicine journey.
Austere environments abound - and getting involved is part acknowledging enthusiasm early on, part keeping an eye out for opportunity...an...2021-05-0759 min
Progress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast / ShowDr Shawna Pandya MD - Physician, Scientist, Astronaut Candidate, Aquanaut, Martial Artist, Sky-DiverSend us a text Dr. Shawna Pandya MD, is a scientist-astronaut candidate with Project PoSSUM, physician, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, and pilot-in-training. Dr. Pandya is also the VP of Immersive Medicine with the virtual reality healthcare company, Luxsonic Technologies, Director of the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences (IIAS)/PoSSUM Space Medicine Group, Chief Instructor of the IIAS/PoSSUM Operational Space Medicine course, Director of Medical Research at Orbital Assembly Construction (a company building the world's first rotating space station providing the first artificial gravity habitat), clinical lecturer at the University of Alberta, podcast host w...2021-05-0242 min
The Invernadero Mind Podcast6. Physician and Scientist-astronaut candidate Shawna Pandya on becoming a physician, working in space technologies, and leading projects to include young women in space explorationThis week's episode I have someone who is super inspiring, her name is Shawna Pandya and she is a physician, scientist-astronaut candidate with Project Possum. She is also aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies and Fellow of the Explorers’ Club. She is also Director of the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences (IIAS)/PoSSUM Space Medicine Group, Chief Instructor of the IIAS/PoSSUM Operational Space Medicine course, Chair of Strategic Directives for the PoSSUM13, clinical lecturer at the University of Alberta, a newly appointed Primary Investigator (PI) for the Shad Canada-Blue Or...2021-03-2243 min
The Interview Dudes Podcast!Interview with Dr. Shawna PandyaS8E7 Our interview with scientist astronaut candidate, physician, black belt in TaeKwondo, and skydiver, Dr. Shawna Pandya!2021-03-0625 min
Space ExplrProject PoSSUM, Neuroscience and Search for Space Medicine | DR.SHAWNA PANDYA | EP.64Dr. Shawna Pandya talks about project PoSSUM, neuroscience, and search for space Medicine. Dr. Shawna is a scientist-astronaut candidate with Project PoSSUM, physician, aquanaut, speaker, martial artist, advanced diver, skydiver, pilot-in-training, VP Immersive Medicine with Luxsonic Technologies, and Fellow of the Explorers’ Club. She is also Director of the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences (IIAS)/PoSSUM Space Medicine Group, Chief Instructor of the IIAS/PoSSUM Operational Space Medicine course, Chair of Strategic Directives for the PoSSUM13, a clinical lecturer at the University of Alberta, a newly appointed podcast host with the World Extreme Medicine’s WEMCast series, Primary Investigator (PI...2021-03-0559 min
The Wilderness Medic PodcastSeason 2 Episode 2: Space Medicine with Dr Shawna PandyaIn this latest episode I am joined by Dr Shawna Pandya, physician, astronaut-candidate and aquanaut, to talk about space medicine, the recent mars landing, the future of commercial space flight and much more...
Find out more about what Dr Pandya gets up to by following her on social media:
@shawnapandya (Instagram and Twitter) or visit shawnapandya.com
Some links from the episode:
International Institute of Astronautical Sciences Space Medicine Group and Project PoSSUM
International Astronautical Congress
Aerospace Medicine Association
Association of Spaceflight Professionals
Some Papers for those who wa...2021-02-2442 min
Wonderfully Done: Wholesome Sex and Dating AdviceFat Body Admiration and Negotiating FWBsWoah there, it’s the first Wonderfully Done episode of 2021!
The topics we cover in this episode includes:
Showing appreciation for fat bodies without being a creepy-creep
Discussing the ‘curvy wife guy’ internet moment
Shame around appearance preferences
Feelings around dating and sexuality as a fat woman
Expressing desire respectfully
How to approach a pal with a friends-with-benefits proposal (without being decimated from embarrassment!)
Creators mentioned in this episode:
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Future of SexAre we allowed to have sex in space? Feat. Dr Shawna Pandya, Yvette Gonzalez and Dr Alex LayendeckerFuture of Sex presents the first episode of its second season, Sex in Space where Bryony interviews three experts in space travel and sexuality. Our guests include an astrosexologist, Dr Alex Layendecker and two citizen scientists Dr Shawna Pandya and Yvette Gonzalez who discuss the possibilities around survival beyond our planet, space travel and the complications surrounding the age old question, is it possible to have sex in space and can we reproduce in low gravity environments?
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WeMartians Podcast83 – Humans to Mars 2020The annual Humans to Mars summit went virtual this year, and WeMartians stopped by to listen in on the discussions about getting humans to Mars. From life support to surface power, politics, and medicine, the summit covers a wide variety of topics. Guests Shawna Pandya, Robyn Gatens, Michelle Munk, Lee Mason, Marcia Smith and Chris Carberry join Jake to see where we’re at in this long-term plan.
Humans to Mars Summit
Explore Mars website
This year’s Humans to Mars Summit Agenda
Follow Explore Mars and our Guests
Explore Mars on Twitter
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QOL50 year anniversary of that first step on the moonDr. Olathe MccIntyre, Julie Moskalyk, and Dr. Shawna Pandya speak on the 50 years following the first step on the moon, and make observations on the possibilities in the next 50.2019-08-2123 min
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Key Learnings
1. Some quick-hitter questions
2. When did the spirit of adventure strike?
3. Living by the credo “this looks fun, let’s try it, and I’m still here so let’s do the next thing”
4. Mar...2019-04-2340 min
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Shawna Pandya, MD
Passionate about the two 'extremes' of humanity - surviving and thriving - namely furthering technological innovation and human knowledge and tackling humanity’s grandest challenges to effect positive social change.
Previously served as co-founder of CiviGuard, Inc., a Silicon Valley start-up based at NASA-Ames and incubated by Singularity University. Our mission is to save lives in crisis situations by improving co...2018-09-1854 min
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In order to achieve our goals and fulfill our dreams, we often require to get out of our comfort zones and push our limits. In this episode of the Dream Achievers Podcast, Dr. Shawna Pandya shares her story and how she has pushed her limits to achieve a lot in her life at a young age.
Dr. Pandya is a physician-surgeon, speaker, martial artist, citizen-scientist astronaut candidate with Projects PoSSUM & PHEnOM, and prime crew aquanaut with Project Poseidon. She holds degrees in in neuroscience (BSc Hons. Neuroscience, University of Alberta), space (MSc Space Studies, International Space University), entrepreneurship...2018-05-1900 min
Making New WorldsEp 07: What If I Want to Have Kids?How do we sustain a stable population in our future space settlements? Do we require settlers to reproduce? How do we limit population growth when resources are scarce? What rights do children born in space have? Is it even possible to safely raise children in space? Physician Shawna Pandya joins us for a discussion of … Continue reading "Ep 07: What If I Want to Have Kids?"2018-01-0300 min