Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych covers why some people age faster than others, and what you can do to maintain your youthful glow as you get older. She discusses the common aesthetic, functional and psychological issues people struggle with when aging, and introduces natural alternatives to anti-aging treatments like Botox and plastic surgery. You’ll learn a few, easy tips from Ayurveda for looking and feeling healthy, strong and gorgeous.  Heather Grzych, AD is an American author...

Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews poet-author Meredith Heller about all the ways in which writing is therapeutic, and what the real job of the artist is. They discuss who gets called to write, why so many healers are also writers, and how to find your unique voice. They also chat about common misconceptions about writing and how to work with feedback and the inner critic. And Heather has a heck of a time trying to think of a metaphor for her heart when Meredith puts her on the spot. ...

Wellness expert Heather Grzych asks whether religion is helping or hindering fertility and reproduction today, considering that a large percentage of children today are actually born to unwed mothers. Religion and science can both shape one’s approach to their wellness, medical and even fertility journeys, including when it’s okay to have sex and who we can have sex with. While many aspects of religion may be beneficial, are they also limiting modern people? Do we still have to follow the...

Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews author Lee Kravetz about what makes people susceptible to psychological and emotional contagion, and what creates growth and resilience. Lee discusses his book Social Contagion, where he researched a mysterious string of suicides that occurred at a high school in Silicon Valley, and why bulimia began to increase worldwide once it became more discussed in the media. He also discusses his book, SuperSurvivors, where he wrote about positive psychology...

Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych discusses how to listen to your heart from an Ayurvedic and yogic perspective, and explains why the heart is a connector of inner and outer intelligence. She guides you through a short heart opening chakra meditation, helping you connect better with your own heart and feel gratitude. She discusses healthy levels of attachment, and the benefits of connecting with your own heart when you want to connect with others too. Heather Grzych, AD is an...

Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Certified Lactation Counselor Hannah Bowers about the role of nutrition in fertility and health, and why it’s completely left out of modern medicine. They discuss what resources are available when a person gets a diagnosis of PCOS. Hannah is an example of a thin person who was diagnosed with PCOS, which breaks the stereotypes that people have about PCOS. Learn what a fertility awakening is, why fertility...

Wellness expert Heather Grzych discusses the topic of spirituality: what it is, how it’s different than religion, and whether there is really a split between the fields of science and spirituality. Heather discusses the meaning of the English words spirit, spirituality and materiality, and the Sanskrit words prana and vata. She addresses what influences our beliefs, the problems that so many many religiously unaffiliated people see today, and why they still crave a spiritual experience. ...

Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews author Scott Stabile about how to liberate ourselves to be able to love ourselves and others, and why it’s never too late to learn this. Scott challenges the idea that the body doesn’t lie, and points out that sometimes the body can be wrong. They discuss how minds work and how you can observe yours with lightness. You’ll get some tips on how to deal with people who don’t want to love and accept you, and how to deal with your mind when it’s beating...

Wellness expert Heather Grzych discusses what a vision board is, how it works, how to make one to create a powerful transformation in your life. Vision boards help the conscious mind observe subconscious desires, which leads to deeper self-realization. You’ll learn how to avoid the common pitfalls involving vision boards when you’re looking to manifest change in your life, health, career or relationships. She addresses the idea of fate vs free will, and stresses the importance of manifesting...

Wellness author Heather Grzych interviews Richard Dixey about meditation as a fundamental necessity of being human. As a Buddhist teacher with a background as a biotech CEO, Richard discusses why, even though science is very valuable and useful, people are being duped every day into believing that science is the ultimate truth - when it’s actually the status quo. You’ll learn how long is a good time to meditate, and why it’s essential that educated people practice it in today’s world to live...

Wellness expert Heather Grzych discusses the ways people heal from miscarriage and pregnancy loss. She addresses why it’s essential to recognize the emotional, physical and mental toll it takes on those who go through it, and why it’s so important to take some time for rejuvenation after a loss, even when it may be difficult to take time off from day-to-day work and duties.   Heather Grzych is the author of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility and the host of the Wisdom of the Body podcast. An...

Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews Gil Hedley about what he has seen in decades of dissecting human bodies, and what we can glean about spirituality through studying the body’s tissues when they aren’t animated. You’ll learn about how no two bodies are truly the same, and how to look at a body with fresh eyes. Gil Hedley has been teaching integral anatomy in the dissection lab, lecture circuit and online since 1994. He is the author of several books, has taught thousands in the fields...

Wellness expert Heather Grzych discusses ways to support your pregnant friends and make their journey to motherhood a little easier. Pregnancy can be an exciting, yet challenging and transformative time in a person's life, and offering your support and care can make a world of difference. Your pregnant friends might be experiencing morning sickness, fatigue, mood swings, and a whole host of other symptoms. They may be hopeful, excited or even scared. You probably know that morning sickness is...

Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews medical anthropologist Dr. Tess Bird about how humans respond to uncertainty: the condition or experience of not knowing. They discuss types of uncertainty, why people have different tolerances to uncertainty and ambiguity, and the desire to control and fix. They cover how adults and kids can avoid going down the spiral of anxiety and sustain their wellbeing during transition and change. They also discuss how anthropological research is valid and...

Listen to author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych discuss a case where a woman had lost some hair, and her process for growing it back naturally with Ayurveda and Ayurvedic medicines. She addresses the unique psychological and emotional challenges that women face when their hair falls out.   Heather Grzych is the author of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility and the host of the Wisdom of the Body podcast. A board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner, Heather serves on the Board of...

Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews mental health expert Vasavi Kumar about the power of saying things to yourself out loud. They discuss finding your own voice and why other people want to silence others and may feel uncomfortable when we are speaking our truth, as well as emotional perfectionism that many people struggle with. Learn why saying things out loud can be like a verbal Morning Pages for people who don’t write, and why repeating things is important.  Vasavi Kumar, author of...

Listen to author and Ayurvedic wellness expert Heather Grzych discuss why we humans always seem to want what we can’t have, and what we can do when it’s driving us crazy. She discusses the space element in Ayurveda and how giving something up and embracing space can act as a catalyst for benevolent surprises. Heather Grzych is the author of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility and the host of the Wisdom of the Body podcast. A board-certified Ayurvedic practitioner, Heather is on the board of...

Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews Harvard-trained clinical cardiologist, mindfulness meditation teacher, and organizational well-being and resiliency leader Dr. Jonathan Fisher about the mind-heart connection, and fun facts about the heart, such as how we influence each other’s heartbeats. They discuss the challenges of the mainstream medical system where physicians only get 15 minutes with a patient, and physician burnout is getting more common. Dr. Fisher shares how he still manages...

Listen to author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych discuss the disappointing transition that happens when we move out of the honeymoon phase, out of limerence, and what that’s all about. She discusses human connection via the heart and sacral chakras, and addresses what’s more important than love at first sight, how to maintain and recreate connection and attraction, and provides all-natural ways to improve attraction and libido.  Heather Grzych is the author of The Ayurvedic Guide...

Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews Ayurvedic Doctor Manas Kshirsagar in a series on love at first sight. Manas and Heather discuss arranged marriages and different attitudes about marriage in the US vs India. They also discuss several relationship topics, including finding the right partner, liking your in-laws, bringing families together through marriage and what’s more important than love at first sight. Other topics include destiny and how love can actually be discovered and...

Listen to author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych discuss how yoga and Ayurveda can help with fertility issues, hormonal imbalances and issues with libido. Heather addresses the mind-body connection in fertility and fertility challenges, and compares human reproduction to plant and animal reproduction in her brief explanation of the Four Fertility Factors, which she wrote about in her book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility. She also discusses some yoga practices that can impact...

122. Benjamin Von Wong on Love at First Sight Wellness expert Heather Grzych interviews artist and environmental activist Benjamin Von Wong in a series on love at first sight. Ben and Heather discuss why we fall in love with people and whether love at first sight is realistic and necessary. They also discuss several topics that many people in relationships struggle with, including finding and maintaining a spark, learning what you want from a relationship, defining yourself through other...

Listen to author and Ayurvedic practitioner Heather Grzych discuss how to get out of your head and get into your body when making decisions, whether they are big life decisions or small ones. Heather addresses how meditation can also keep you trapped in your own head and what you can do to reconcile issues between your head and your heart. She identifies the organs in the heart chakra area, and how they each are involved in making sound decisions for your life.  Heather Grzych is the author...

Heather Grzych interviews UC Berkeley psychology researcher Felicia Zerwas about the social dynamics of emotion regulation and emotional suppression. Felicia discusses what happens when emotions are expressed and not expressed, clarifying terms like emotional suppression, reappraisal and acceptance. People with greater social power are less likely to control their emotions, and Felicia discusses the measurements used to gauge emotional experiences and their expression. She also discusses the...