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When medicine mixes with metaphor, what kind of healing transpires? In this unexpected meeting of minds, physician Amy Baxter shares her innovative approach to treating pain, while cartoonist Navied Mahdavian explores how he traces its deeper meaning. From punchlines to pain scales, they reveal how drawing can be diagnostic and why medicine might just need…

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When medicine mixes with metaphor, what kind of healing transpires? In this unexpected meeting of minds, physician Amy Baxter shares her innovative approach to treating pain, while cartoonist Navied Mahdavian explores how he traces its deeper meaning. From punchlines to pain scales, they reveal how drawing can be diagnostic and why medicine might just need a touch more whimsy.

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  1. @amaij-j4j

    May 30, 2025 at 1:14 pm

    What if your are a girl and sitting with your boy friends and you oass the gas than it sound like puutt than when i think about that it embarrassed me a lot
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    May 30, 2025 at 1:35 pm

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  3. @Ghofran-p1q

    May 30, 2025 at 1:36 pm

    رحمو من في الارض يرحمكم من في السماء وَاَللَّهِ مَا تَكَلَّمْتُ إِلَّا مِنَ الْجُوعِ وَالْفَقْرِ وَضِيقِ الْحَالِ. حَسْبُنَا اللّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ فِي مَن وُصِلْنَا بِهَذَا الْحَا… .. الصّغَارِ صَارَ لَنَا ثَلاَثَة أَيَّامٍ بِدُونِ أَكْلٍ. كُلَّ سَاعَةٍ يَدُقُّ عَلَيْنَا صَاحِبُ الْبَيْتِ يَطْلُبُ الْإِجَارَ وَيُهَدِّدُنَا بِالطَّرْدِ إِلَى الشَّارِعِ إِذَا مَا دَفَعْنَا. حَسْبُنَا اللّهُ وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللّهِ يَا أَهْلَ الْقُلُوبِ الرَّحِيمَةِ، أَقْسِمُ بِمَنْ رَفَعَ السَّمَاءَ وَبَسَطَ الْأَرْضَ أَنَّا لَنْ يُوجَدَ دَاخِلَ بَيْتِنَا حَتَّى قُوتِ يَوْمٍ وَاحِدٍ غَيْرَ الْجِيرَانِ يَدُولُنَا وَنَحْنُ نُعَانِي الْأَلَمَ وَالْوَيْلَاتِ. يَامَنْ أَنْتُم تُحِبُّونَ أَبْنَائَكُمْ وَبَنَاتِكُمْ، نَحْنُ بَنَاتُكُمْ نُعَانِي وَنَتَالمُ، وَلَا أَحَدً يَنظُرُ إِلَيْنَا بِعَيْنِ الرَّحْمَةِ. أَنَا أُشَادِكُمْ يَامَنْ تُحِبُّونَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرِ، حَيْثُ أَنَّا يَتَامَى وَمَا لَنَا أَحَدٌ، وَمُهَدَّدُونَ بِالطَّرْدِ مِنَ الْبَيْتِ إِلَى الشَّارِعِ إِذَا لَمْ نَدْفَعِ الإِجَارَ. يَشْهَدُ اللّهُ أَنَّهُ مَا لَنَمْتَلِكَ حَتَّى مَا نَسْتَدْبِهُ جُوعَنَا. أَسْأَلُكُم بِاللَّهِ يَامَنْ قُرَّاء رِسَالَتِي، وَمَنْ مَسْتَطِيعُ يُمْدِّلْنَا وَلَوْ بِقَلِيلٍ بِقَدْرِ الاسْتِطَاعَةِ، إِنَّهُ لَا يَتَأَخَّرُ عَلَيْنَا فِي هَـٰذَا الْحَظِّ 00967،737453343مَن يُرِيدُونَ فِعْلَ الْخَيْرِ، أَسْأَلُ اللّهَ يَامَنْ سَاعَدْنَا وَوَقَفَ بِجَانِبِنَا. إِنَّ اللّهَ يَسْكِنُهُ الْجَنَّةَ، أَخِي فِي اللّهِ لَا تَبْخَلُوا عَلَيْنَا، أَسْأَلُكُم بِاللَّهِ سَاعِدُوا بَقَدْرِ مَا تَسْتَطِيعُونَ، اللّهُ يُوَفِّقُكُم،،¡¡¡¡!”*~::””‘”””…♡]] ♡> ♡]> ♡+>}++} ÷}+÷}•}•}•}•}}””””~~♡♡;;;;♤♤♡♡😢. ?..😢 ?.. 😢. 😢. 😢.😢 😢. 😢. 😢.. 😢. 😢. 😢. 😢. 😢. 😢. 😢. 😢. 😢. 😢. 😢. 😢.😢. 😢. 😢. 😢. 😢. 😢. 😢. 😢. 😢😢. 😢🎉🎉😢😢😢😢😢……..

  4. @sheemsganh3415

    June 1, 2025 at 8:14 am

    The creativity resourcing of the pain without it we can’t gain adeptnass

  5. @TháiNgôquốc-u3y9q

    June 3, 2025 at 11:38 am

    *Anyone in 2337?* 💖

  6. @AsimDas-w8i

    June 3, 2025 at 11:41 am

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    • @abrahymybsywny6507

      June 3, 2025 at 11:42 am

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      June 3, 2025 at 11:42 am

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      June 3, 2025 at 11:42 am

      regardless of market conditions, with the right strategy it’s definitely possible to achieve impressive financial growth. My portfolio has grown to $2,440,000 in five months, I actually started with $200k. thanks to diversification and portfolio restructuring using growth companies, S&P 500, and quality ETFs..

    • @AsimDas-w8i

      June 3, 2025 at 11:42 am

      how would you suggest i enter the crypto market? I am also looking at studying pro traders and using their strategy than investing myself . whats your take on this?? How can i reach her please?

  7. @maepie

    June 3, 2025 at 1:24 pm

    Grossly inaccurate representation of Autism. 🤢

  8. @dooleydavid9999

    June 3, 2025 at 2:39 pm

    NOT EVEN 1 DEMONSTRATION OF A CARTOON OR A SCATCH ??!!

    • @BonnieShadow33

      June 4, 2025 at 7:12 pm

      It’s a conversation, not a traditional TED talk. Find his talk if you want a demonstration.

  9. @gerardkirkdr.16

    June 3, 2025 at 8:43 pm

    Presale participation is going to look genius in hindsight — I’m glad I caught Alaxio in time.

  10. @johnson-hughesb

    June 3, 2025 at 8:43 pm

    Rumors swirling that Alaxio is getting listed faster than expected. Accumulate now.

  11. @AdamAyala-g3c

    June 3, 2025 at 8:43 pm

    It’s giving early ChainGPT vibes — but Alaxio seems even more under-the-radar.

  12. @TinaJones-p3d

    June 3, 2025 at 8:43 pm

    The hype train hasn’t even left the station yet for Alaxio — that’s your window to get in.

  13. @DanielFields-o9g

    June 3, 2025 at 8:43 pm

    Early access to projects like Alaxio is where wealth is built in crypto.

  14. @amypowell4529

    June 3, 2025 at 8:43 pm

    If you’re looking for a solid long-term presale bet, Alaxio should be on your list.

  15. @smithrachael_32

    June 3, 2025 at 8:44 pm

    I’m seeing the same signs with Alaxio that I saw before Kaspa exploded.

  16. @matthewfisher.2

    June 3, 2025 at 8:44 pm

    Between its unique use of AI and clean branding, Alaxio stands out in a crowded field.

  17. @abbiemissgill_8

    June 3, 2025 at 8:44 pm

    I’ve got a bag of ALX ready for launch — won’t be surprised if this hits 25x quickly.

  18. @grahamdavidson5

    June 3, 2025 at 8:44 pm

    Watching the Alaxio chart after launch is going to be like watching fireworks.

  19. @bemore2

    June 4, 2025 at 2:33 am

    1- Keep your moves under cover .
    2- stop telling your friends everything because not all of them wish you well.
    3- Make sure you save money .
    4- keep quiet it’s loud .
    5- share your thoughts with yourself because you the only person that wants best for you.
    6- remember nO.3
    7- always keep up with rule nO.3….

    • @faydulaksono

      June 4, 2025 at 5:36 am

      if we have save money how to make more money with our saving

  20. @wellnesssakshi

    June 4, 2025 at 2:44 am

    love the insights thank you amy and navied and ted !

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