Ayurveda Life School Podcast

The holidays are upon us and in this episode we talk all about how to thrive during this time of year. You will learn: How to enjoy being the host or the guest no matter the situation Key strategies for each dosha to stay calm in a chaotic family situation What routines and habits to focus on to stay balanced this holiday season Planning your meals and eating on holiday days Herbs and spices to in...

You are a creator. Do you believe me when I say that? Or do thing creativity and creation belongs only to those who sing, dance, perform or create art. What if I told you that every one of you is a creator. And that it may manifest differently based on your dosha, but you are able to contribute a unique offering to the world based on your unique prakruti and personality. In this episode we talk ab...

Hormones control so many body functions, and yet they can be confusing and often misunderstood. In this episode we discuss the view of hormones in ancient and modern Ayurveda as compared with Western medicine. In order to begin to balance your hormones, it is important that you understand your imbalances and how hormones are involved.  In this episode you will learn:  The view of hormones in Ayurv...

The final episode in this 3 part series is all about the dreaded heartburn. If you experience this occasionally, or every day, you know how uncomfortable this can condition can be. But what you might not realize is how heartburn or GERD can indicate deeper imbalances and if not treated and healed can lead to severe long term consequences. Traditional Ayurvedic medicine has plenty to say on this to...

Sour stomach, inflammation of the stomach lining, sensitivity to hot or spicy foods and overall discomfort in the stomach with hot indigestion. That is gastritits.  For some it is a rare occurrence, but for others, this condition can make every food decision stressful as they work to alleviate the symptoms and heal the gut.  This condition has a personal connection to my family as my daughter stru...

Indigestion is a part of many people's daily life, and when the doshas are imbalanced it can feel impossible to cure. But knowing the nidana or cause as well as the steps you can take to bring your doshas back into balance can help to cure this painful disorder. In Part 1 of this 3 part series you will gain a foundational understanding of Amlapitta (sour stomach, hyperacidity, gastritis) and begin...

Living Ayurveda is challenging. Then add to the equation a full time job, a few kids and a house to manage and you have a recipe for chaos. How do you make it all work? The answer is, you don't. You can do all the things, but you can't do all the things all the time. Balancing your many roles and still finding balance takes work and practice. In this episode I share what I have learned about imple...

Tea has a special place in Ayurveda and brings healing and delicious benefits. With basic kitchen herbs and spices, you can create teas to heal digestion, cleanse the blood, assist in weight loss and balance the doshas.  In this episode I share simple remedies using teas that you can make right from your kitchen.  Here are a few recipes you can try today:  Digestive Tea (tri-doshic) Cumin, fennel,...

Parenting is challenging, and it can be difficult to know what voices to listen to because everyone has an opinion. In this week's episode I visit with Katie Rose, founder of Bhakti Rose based out of Australia about the art of parenting with Ayurveda. What does Ayurvedic parenting look like? How do you know if you are doing it 'right'? Katie and I discuss how to model Ayurvedic living to our child...

This week you are in for a special treat and a topic that we haven't covered before.  Business, Life, Leadership and Intuition.  Whether you have your own business, work for a business, or manage your life, the topic of intuition and listening to your inner knowing is universal and part of living Ayurvedically. Instead of looking outside of yourself for answers, can you learn to listen to your inn...

Have you ever wondered how the benefits of plants are discovered? Or how scientists are able to create medicines from plants? In this weeks episode we visit with Dr Dan Gubler, PhD. Dr Gubler is a Caltech-trained Natural Product Chemist and in our conversation we discuss how his passion for plants led him into this field. Listen and you will learn: What a natural product chemist is and does What b...

Did you know you have over 60,000 thoughts per day? All the clutter makes it challenging to live a life of peace and productivity. In this episode we visit with Roberta Hughes, Founder and lead instructor at PeaceFull Living, a boutique hybrid studio that conveys a delicate and personalized Peaceful Living instruction through customized Pilates, Meditation, and Yoga classes. In our conversation we...

'Where have you been?' I've been asked that question often the past few months as I took a breather aka Sabbatical from the show. Now I am back with all new episodes and ready to visit and share from the heart. In this episode I share what I have been up to and key learnings from the past few months of Sabbatical. Join me as I share how the hierarchy of needs impacted my life and how the soul alwa...

Cooking for health and wellness both spiritually and physically is possibly with Ayurveda. In this episode we are privileged to chat with Divya Alter about all things nutrition.  Divya Alter is a former monk and Ayurvedic chef, educator, author, and founder of the popular Ayurvedic food brand Divya's and Divya’s restaurant in NYC.  Divya’s food is rooted in the ancient Ayurvedic principles of seas...

Fear! We all have felt it, some more than others, but we have all had that moment when our heart races, our palms get sweaty and our first instinct may be to freeze or flee. But what causes this and is fear real, or just an illusion? And how does Ayurveda view fear vs. western views? In this week's episode we will practice, learn and discuss practical, physical and spiritual aspect of fear with Re...

For many, knowing what they truly desire or aspire to have in life is challenging. How do we go about finding what our aspirations are? We are often influenced by ego, or our urges and emotions. When faced with these urges how do we continue to make clear decisions? What do you consider Crunch Time Moments?  How do we keep our actions aligned with our decisions without self-sabotage?  In this week...

There is more to wellness than looking good in our skin. But the connection between the body and soul is integral, and when you are searching for wellness, you have to give attention to both.  This week we visit with Dr Stacy Berman about the holistic approach to fitness and wellness, with an understanding that the spirit impacts the body as much as the body impacts the spirit.  What you will lear...

Is there anything as tender as a newborn baby?  And is there anything more challenging than navigating self-care and time to restore your energy when you are trying to care for a newborn and get back to regular life?  Classical Ayurveda has very specific protocols to help balance out mom's doshas as well as get strong milk production flowing and create a strong connection between mother and new ba...

Pregnancy is a sacred, and challenging, time of life. Classical Ayurveda had much to say about pregnancy and how to strengthen and maintain a healthy pregnancy through lifestyle, herbs and practices. In this weeks episode you will learn: The month by month protocol for herbs and diet during pregnancy Practices to adopt for a healthy baby The herbs to use for pregnancy based enemas Why your emotion...

Delivering a healthy baby begins LONG before the actual conception. According to ancient Ayurveda, there are 6 specific areas to focus on in order to improve your chances of a healthy pregnancy.  in this episode we discuss all 6 areas in depth as well as practical steps to take in order to improve the health of the mother and father for conception.  As the Ashtanga Samgraha states:" The woman is t...

What are the Akashic records? And how can they assist you in finding balance, enlightenment and joy in your everyday? This week we share a conversation between the Heathers- myself and Heather Ivany-Akashic records Guide. What you will learn: What are the Akashic records? How every action, thought and experience you have is stored in the etheric realmWhy you would get an Akashic records readingRea...

Peace. Particularly inner peace is a feeling many of us long for but few can find.  In this weeks episode we visit with Diane Dreher, PhD and author of The Tao of Inner Peace. During the episode we delve into the world of the Tao and explore how the concepts of peace and connection with our inner and outer worlds are directly related to the peace we experience both within ourselves and the world. ...

Are you caught in a cycle of pleasing others? Of not allowing yourself to live as your best highest self because your ego is trying to keep you safe? In this episode, I share an experience I just had that was confronting and forced me to work through thoughts and ego to find peace from my desire to people please.  I also share 2 specific tools that work when our thoughts spiral into tamasic spaces...

Kapha dosha. The heaviness, the lethargy and the sluggishness. But on the flip side- the strength, resiliency, patience and compassion. As we transition into spring season, harnessing the power of Kapha to enhance the positive aspects of this dosha can lead up to greater health, immunity and peace. In this episode I share: The positive characteristics of Kapha and how to identify themselves in you...

Emotional healing can be a joyful journey, rewarding and beautiful. The mess you are in may be the blessing or the message that you are being prepared to take to the world. In this week's episode we visit with emotional healer and energy worker Jenni Orton about emotions, what they mean, how we can clear them and the impact of letting go of stuck energy. In this episode you will learn: How to allo...