The Shivan Sarna Blog

What does Dr. Nasha Winters mean by the “terrain” of cancer? In Part 1 of The Shivan Show podcast, Shivan Sarna talks with Dr. Winters about her stage IV cancer diagnosis at 19 and why she studies metabolism and the environment around cells. They discuss why she believes this broader view belongs alongside oncology care and what questions patients can bring to their medical team.

Why do you still feel the same after finishing a round of SIBO treatment? In Part 2 of The Shivan Show podcast, Shivan Sarna talks with Dr. Allison Siebecker about why one round may not be enough and how retesting can show progress that symptoms alone might miss. They discuss how gas type affects treatment choices, where diet helps, and why gut motility matters when planning next steps with a clinician.

Why does SIBO keep coming back even after you’ve followed your treatment plan? In Part 1 of The Shivan Show podcast, Shivan Sarna talks with Dr. Allison Siebecker about how food poisoning may disrupt the gut’s natural clearing process and why IBS symptoms alone cannot confirm SIBO. They discuss breath testing, why careful interpretation matters, and what to ask a practitioner before choosing the next step.

What do you do with the lessons you learned the hard way and wish someone had shared sooner? In the first episode of The Shivan Show podcast, Shivan Sarna explains why she wants to talk openly about health, wealth, and wisdom. She shares her experiences with chronic illness, money, meditation, and boundaries, and the lessons she hopes will make someone else’s path a little easier.