# Ancient Rhythms, Modern Insights | Dr. Maya Mitra Das

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Podcast: [People Of Distinction](https://stenobird.com/podcast/people-of-distinction-6831903)
Published: 2026-06-14T05:09:37+00:00
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## Resource

What happens when a retired oncologist, trained across three continents, fluent in healing, turns her life's grief and wonder into poetry? Dr. Maya Mitra Das returns to People of Distinction to share Rhythms Primeval , a collection that maps the fault lines between loneliness and love, despair and transcendence, the cosmos and the human heart. If you've ever needed a reminder to rise above and move forward, this episode is for you. Get Rhythms Primeval + her other books: drmayamitradas.com | Amazon | Barnes & Noble

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