Ayurveda For Women's Health

Trigger Warning: this episode contains honest and detailed discussion of pregnancy loss, including miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, and surgical procedures. Please take care of yourself when deciding if and when to listen. Today on the podcast, Rita and Brittni get deeply personal and share their own experiences with pregnancy loss. Between them, they've navigated four losses — each one different i...

In this week’s episode, Brittni and Rita dive deep into coffee! In Ayurveda, we don’t view foods or plants as being ‘good’ or ‘bad’- it always depends on the individual. In this episode we’ll help you gain awareness of how coffee may be impacting your mind and body, as well as simple shifts to how you're drinking coffee that can support balance.  Highlights:  The qualities and elements of coffee a...

Today on the podcast, Brittni and Rita step away from their usual format to share fun facts about themselves that most people, and even each other, don't know. From past lives and career paths to current beliefs and interests, these personal shares are a reminder of the many versions of a person and how all of them contribute to who we become. Highlights: How Brittni's background in interior desig...

Today on the podcast, Brittni and Rita dive into Pitta season — the Ayurvedic season of fire and water — and what happens in the body when that inner heat starts to build. From skin flare-ups and digestive changes to irritability and fatigue, we'll break down why summer can be such a challenging season for some individuals and offer simple, practical ways to cool the body from the inside out. High...

This week, Brittni and Rita answer a listener question: What are simple, low-lift ways to start incorporating Ayurveda into everyday life? Whether you're brand new to Ayurveda or looking to reconnect with the basics, this episode explores simple habit shifts that can have a profound impact on digestion, energy, sleep, mood, and overall well-being without overhauling your life. If you feel you're l...

In today’s episode, Brittni and Rita share their favorite Ayurvedic tips for staying balanced while traveling. We’ll explore why travel can be so dysregulating for the digestive and nervous systems and simple ways to support common travel-related symptoms like bloating, gas, constipation, anxiety, and more. Highlights: The importance of caring for our sensory organs during travel (and how to do it...

Today on the podcast, Brittni and Rita explore the Ayurvedic concept of prajnaparadha — or “crimes against wisdom” — which Ayurveda identifies as one of the primary causes of dis-ease. Together, they discuss why it’s such a deeply human experience to make choices that go against our inner knowing, and how we can stay curious, compassionate, and honest while reflecting on our own habits and pattern...

Today on the podcast, Brittni and Rita explore Ayurvedic herbalism. Whether you’re brand new to herbs or already have a strong relationship with medicinal plants, this conversation offers some practical insights on using herbs for women’s health. Highlights: The importance of cultivating an intentional and reciprocal relationship with herbs and choosing sustainably grown and ethically sourced plan...

In this week’s episode, Brittni and Rita take a deep dive into the lymphatic system and its essential role in maintaining health and preventing dis-ease. Highlights: What the lymphatic system is and how it is interconnected with digestion, skin, sleep, hormones, and more Understanding lymph through the lens of Ayurveda and it's role in preventing dis-ease The connection between lymph and brain fog...

This week we’re tackling maintaining a healthy weight through the lens of Ayurveda. This episode is a mix of practical guidance and vulnerable discussion around womens’ relationships with our bodies, with food, and with self-love. Highlights: Different constitutions are prone to hold weight differently & how healthy looks different in different bodies The Ayurvedic lens on supporting weight lo...

Your period symptoms are not random- they are a window into your physiology. In this episode, Rita and Brittni continue their menstrual cycle series by breaking down common menstrual symptoms through the lens of Ayurvedic medicine. Highlights: - How a ‘balanced’ cycle can look different for different body constitutions. - A deep dive into common period symptoms through the lens of Ayurvedic medici...

Part two of our menstrual cycle series is here! Rita and Brittni pick up where they left off, diving into the luteal and menstrual phases — and why learning to work with these phases instead of against them might be one of the most powerful things you can do for your health. Part 2: The Luteal Phase & Menstruation Highlights: The luteal phase deep dive: hormonal shifts, inflammation, heat, and...

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,...