Ayurveda For Women's Health

In this episode, Rita and Brittni break down the menstrual cycle through an Ayurvedic lens and share practical, embodied ways for how to live in alignment with each phase of your cycle. Part 1: The Follicular Phase & Ovulation Highlights: Understanding the normal shifts in our physical, mental, and emotional physiology throughout the month Your cycle is so much more than just your bleed — and...

In this episode, Rita and Brittni explore the foods, herbs, and practices that help the body stay balanced in spring. Highlights: - How the springtime thaw affects mucus levels in the body - Why spring can bring low appetite, congestion, and sluggish energy/digestion - Key movement practices to support lymphatic flow and lung clearance - When to incorporate (and when to skip!) practices like dry b...

In this episode, Rita and Brittni break down the three Ayurvedic mind-body types — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha — and why understanding yours might be the most empowering thing you can do for your health. Highlights: - What your mind-body constitution actually means in Ayurveda- and how it differs from your imbalances - The physical, mental, and emotional profiles of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha - Why your gr...

In part two of our digestion series, Rita and Brittni break down the three Ayurvedic patterns of digestive imbalance — Vata, Pitta, and Kapha — and what each one actually looks and feels like in your body. From constipation and bloating to acid reflux and urgent bowels and more, this episode helps you start identifying your own patterns and find a path toward balance. Highlights: - The three diges...

In this episode, Rita and Brittni dive DEEP into the foundations of digestion according to Ayurvedic medicine. Highlights: - Why balanced digestion is the foundation of physical, mental, and emotional health - A detailed breakdown of the three phases of digestion: Kapha (mouth/upper stomach), Pitta (lower stomach/small intestines) and Vata (Large intestines/colon) - What your bowel movement patter...

Launching April 1st! Welcome to the Ayurveda for Women's Health Podcast! In this introductory episode, co-hosts Brittni and Rita share their intentions for this podcast: honest, vulnerable conversations and clinical insights covering everything from menarche to menopause. We'll be diving deep into menstrual health, fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, pregnancy loss, perimenopause, menopause, sleep,...