12/03/2026
How serendipitous life can be. On the day of my solar return, my birthday, at the exact moment when the ray of light returned to the same place it was when I was born, I found myself standing at the podium of the Integrative Medicine Congress in Porto.
I had the honor of sharing a talk on emotional intelligence and how the plant kingdom can be a powerful ally in moments when the body is processing sensations and the mind is navigating the stream of thoughts that shape our perception of reality.
In those moments of inner dissonance, when the outside world and our inner landscape are trying to find their rhythm again, plants can support us in returning to coherence. They remind us that regulation is not suppression, but a gentle re-alignment between sensation, perception, and presence.
Beyond the privilege of speaking, it was deeply meaningful to share space with pioneers who are helping expand the dialogue between conventional medicine and complementary approaches. I was especially happy to stand alongside my dear friend , whose vision continues to open important pathways in this integration.
Experiences like this renew something very simple yet powerful in me: a belief in humanity and in our collective evolution. They remind me why I continue to hold my place, with hope, faith, and responsibility, as an advocate and active member of a new paradigm of medicine, one that recognizes the intelligence of the body, the role of emotional awareness, and the profound support of the natural world.
Grateful to be part of this conversation and to everyone helping build this bridge.
*integrativemedicineportugal
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