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🎙️ Episode 15 — “Space Bound”

Host: Steve Joseph
Guest: Dr. Shawna Pandya


IG: @mylifeafter.ca
Website: www.mylifeafter.ca

🛰️ Episode Summary: In this powerful and curiosity-driven conversation, Steve Joseph sits down with Dr. Shawna Pandya—commercial research astronaut and physician—to explore her journey from childhood dreams of space to working at the frontier of space medicine.Dr. Pandya shares what it really takes to prepare the human body and mind for space, from managing physical health risks to navigating the psychological challenges of isolation and long-duration missions. The discussion also dives into the rise of commercial space travel, why exploration is deeply human, and how discoveries beyond Earth continue to improve life on it.Along the way, Dr. Pandya reflects on balancing cultural expectations, pursuing multiple passions, and why the search for extraterrestrial life is no longer science fiction—but a growing scientific reality.

Shawna’s Profile: linkedin.com/in/shawnapandya

Websites
  • shawnapandya.com (Personal)
  • projectpossum.org/research/space-medicine/ (Company)
  • luxsonic.ca (Company)
Emailshawnapandya@gmail.comConnectedNov 5, 2025
🚀 Key Takeaways
  • Childhood inspiration can shape lifelong purpose
  • Cultural expectations don’t have to limit big dreams
  • It is possible to pursue multiple high-stakes careers
  • Space medicine is about prevention, not just treatment
  • Psychological resilience is mission-critical in space
  • Commercial space travel is changing who gets to explore
  • Space innovation drives progress here on Earth
  • The search for extraterrestrial life is accelerating
⏱️ Episode Chapters
  • 00:00 Health Challenges and Seasonal Illnesses
  • 02:44 Journey to Becoming an Astronaut
  • 05:24 Cultural Expectations and Career Choices
  • 07:53 Balancing Medicine and Space Exploration
  • 10:45 Understanding Space Medicine
  • 13:39 The Evolution of Space Travel
  • 16:31 Why Space Exploration Matters
  • 25:29 Interplanetary Settlement
  • 29:46 The Human Cost of Space Exploration
  • 32:41 Debunking Moon Landing Conspiracies
  • 35:45 The Search for Extraterrestrial Life
  • 38:02 Dr. Pandya’s Path to Space
  • 39:41 The Thrill of the Unknown
  • 42:33 What’s Next in Space Research
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