Episodes
Time change in Ayurveda affects vata dosha (energy of movement), which can leave us feeling low energy, anxious, or frazzled because, well, we've made a fast change. It can take some of us weeks to adjust but the 6 Ayurvedic tips to survive the fall time change will help you slide back nicely into nature's rhythm quickly.
Published 10/29/19
Vata is the energy of movement in our bodies and minds. If our mind is racing or anxious, the goal is to decrease the energy of vata. We live in a vata-increasing world and often struggle to calm our racing or anxious mind. If you feel a bit anxious, this ayurveda podcast episode highlights 5 things to avoid and 5 fixes.
Published 10/08/19
We are usually aware of the choices that are best for us but taking the action, is another story! In this Ayurvedic podcast, I'll give you 3 tips to help you STICK to those right choices and right action.  "I know the right choice to make, but WHY don't I actually follow through with it?!" This relates to our buddhi, or wisdom, and it helps us make good decisions, right decisions. In Ayurveda, we call this, "Right choice, followed by right action."
Published 10/03/19
The basic Ayurvedic nutrition guidelines have a lot to do with how we eat, not just what we eat. And, based on the 'one size does not fit all' principle in Ayurveda, nutrition is not generalized, it is personalized. This blend of personalized nutrition and eating in the right way is what Ayurvedic nutrition is all about. 
Published 09/25/19
If you are pooping sad little balls or pooping pellets...whatever you want to call it, Ayurveda says you’re either at the brink of getting constipated or maybe have constipation for a while. In any case, the hard poop is coming out in little balls, and it's making you sad. In this episode are five causes of hard stools and easy constipation home remedies. These Ayurvedic tips should help your digestion and bowel movements so that you can poop much happier!
Published 09/13/19
Learn 5 diet & lifestyle tips to transition into vata season (or from summer to fall), based on Ayurveda. The "joint in the seasons" is when we can get sick because the qualities of the seasons are different. Ayurveda says these simple transitions in diet & lifestyle prep us for the season coming up so our body can adjust accordingly.
Published 09/04/19
In Ayurveda, one of the three categories for imbalance is: wrong choices or mistaken intellect.  This Ayurvedic philosophy shows up in our lives in so many different ways. The best Ayurveda is daily Ayurveda and recognizing mistaken intellect is actually simple — you just need to know what to look out for.  In this episode let's bring awareness to what mistaken intellect in Ayurveda really is, how to recognize it and how to correct it!
Published 08/20/19
7 things that drives pittas crazy! in Ayurveda, each dosha has certain tendencies, so it's easy to drive each other crazy when we don't know what the doshas need. The seven tips in this episode are relationship GOLD if a) pittas learn how to use the fixes and b) if vatas and kaphas are aware of what drives pittas bonkers. Have fun learning about yourself and transforming your relationships with this fun perspective with Ayurveda!
Published 06/27/19
In Ayurveda, when the seasons change, we need to adjust our diet and lifestyle practices. In this episode about pitta seasonal balance, you will learn about pitta diet, pitta exercise, cooling pitta skincare and more! Whether you are a pitta dosha or whether you're in pitta season, enjoy this episode with 6 ways to transition your diet & lifestyle from spring into summer, based on Ayurveda.
Published 06/20/19
In this episode you'll learn how to easily identify and choose the right foods for you, yes, personally you. Eating intuitively, eating mindfully , creating personalized eating does not have to be hard. I give you 2 simple things to get started on in this week's episode on intuitive eating.
Published 06/06/19
A simple look at the differences between Ayurveda vs Western Medicine. They are like night and day! No judging — they both have their place. But to become masters of our own health and bring empowerment to our lives, Ayurveda may provide a refreshing approach.
Published 05/23/19
What kind of digestion do you have? In Ayurveda, there are four types of digestion, or agni. They are usually related to a specific dosha, but not always. Find out your type of digestion and learn the fixes that help balance them.
Published 05/09/19
It's the place where people get stuck the most in Ayurveda, so let's unstick you! If you are confused about your combinations of doshas or which dosha to balance first, don't miss this episode! I give 3 steps to begin to discover and balance your dosha(s).
Published 04/25/19
When we can't stop eating, feel always hungry or are always snacking, there's a reason and it's not physical hunger! In this episode, I'll teach you about what you are likely MISSING, which is HIGHER FOOD. Ayurveda says that there's more to nourishment than food-food, so I'll share an unexpected perspective that can help you through this the next time it happens.
Published 04/11/19
In this episode I'll tell you the number #1 thing to do that is absolutely essential in order to have great energy all day.
Published 03/28/19
When the seasons change, spring cleaning is definitely a thing! In this episode you'll learn how our bodies and minds also benefit from a spring cleanse.
Published 03/20/19
Ayurveda says that each dosha requires a slightly different diet. This is where Ayurvedic eating really becomes customized and acts in a way as preventative medicine. If we are eating the right foods for our unique bodies, our minds will thrive, our bodies will function well, and our immunity will be strong!
Published 03/12/19
Create a high quality mind by learning about sattva, rajas and tamas. Cause, you know all that time, money and care we spend taking care of our bodies?! Well, what if I told you...the mind is actually more important than the body! To create a healthier body, we must start with a healthier mind.
Published 02/26/19
Counterbalance the winter dregs by bringing LIFE to the indoors and let’s use our five senses as healing vehicles. Ayurveda heals through the five senses, so bring in happy sights, smells, sounds, tastes and touches! In this episode, I'll tell you five of my favorite practices you can easily do at home to bring the HAPPY!
Published 02/14/19
Optimal times of day to do things, based on the doshas.
Published 02/08/19
According to Ayurveda, agni is our digestive fire and is the main contributor to our physical and mental health. When agni functions properly, we thrive. When it doesn't, we get sick.
Published 02/08/19
All three doshas vata, pitta, and kapha are present in all of us, all the time. But 1 or 2 doshas will be dominant According to Ayurveda, like increases like, so whatever your dosha, you'll use the opposite qualities to drive your customized diet & lifestyle choices. And that's where the path to healing and longevity begins.
Published 02/08/19
Ayurveda literally translates to the "knowledge of or science of life." It's goal is to teach diet & lifestyle practices that prevent disease so we can live a long and healthy life — according to who we are as an individual.
Published 02/08/19
One simple change in your daily routine can create 5 amazing results including optimal digestion, sustained energy, sounder sleep, stronger immunity, and no more afternoon energy slumps!
Published 01/11/19