Chloe Haddad - Root & restore

Travel has a way of opening us up, but it can also leave us feeling scattered, depleted, and disconnected. In this episode of Root & Restore – An Ayurvedic Way of Life , I share how I keeps Vata balanced while traveling, drawing from my recent journey through Cornwall, Wales, and London. Discover simple Ayurvedic practices to support digestion, calm the nervous system, and stay grounded before...

Fresh from ten days in Cornwall and Wales, I’m recording this one still carrying the land in my body,  and that’s exactly where we’re going today. Into the gut. Into the belly’s ancient intelligence. Into what Ayurveda has always known and what modern science is only beginning to catch up to. In this episode I share three moments from my time in Cornwall where my body spoke before my mind had word...

Recorded live from England on the longest day of the year, this special Solstice episode is a tender pause in a fast-moving world. I reflect on what we’ve quietly traded away in the age of the smartphone, the tethered phone on the kitchen wall, the Yellow Pages on the doorstep, the kind of presence that didn’t need to be practiced because it was simply… life. Through the Ayurvedic lens of Smriti —...

What happens when you spend thirty years becoming someone the world needed you to be… and then one day, you remember who you actually are? In this episode I’m sharing something personal,  and weaving it through two of Ayurveda’s most profound concepts: Prakriti, your original nature, and Vikriti, the imbalance that accumulates when we drift from it for long enough. This one is for anyone lost in a...

What if the most powerful healing on earth has been here all along… waiting inside you? In this episode of Root & Restore, I take you deep into the ancient world of Panchakarma — the sacred five-action purification system at the heart of Ayurvedic medicine. Fresh from my PK1 training with the extraordinary Wahneta, she shares the therapies that have moved her most deeply: Abhyanga, Shirodhara,...

As healers, caregivers, and wellness practitioners, we spend so much of our lives giving to others that we often forget to care for ourselves. In this episode, I share reflections from a magical self-care day at the Holistic Health Collective, where I experienced the healing gifts of sauna, acupuncture, integrative medicine, yoga, massage, facial therapy, and IV nourishment. Together we'll ex...

As we move deeper into spring, you may notice your body feeling a little heavier, slower, or more congested — this is the energy of Kapha. In this episode, I begin to go a little deeper into my teachings, sharing simple, grounded Ayurvedic tools to help you move through this seasonal shift with more ease. We explore what Kapha is, how it shows up in the body and mind, and how the transition from w...

This week on Root & Restore — An Ayurvedic Way of Life , I share a glimpse into a new chapter as I step into my Ayurvedic Health Counselor internship. With a full week of school, learning new systems and responsibilities, while continuing to run my business and prepare for travel, I reflect on what it really means to grow without losing yourself in the process. Through an Ayurvedic lens, we ex...

A soft, heartfelt reflection on motherhood, identity, and coming home to yourself. In this episode, I share my personal journey of becoming a mother, growing alongside my children, and rediscovering myself as I enter a new season of life. A reminder that you are not lost... you are evolving. Support the show

In this raw and honest episode, I  share the often unspoken side of the healing journey, when growth feels overwhelming and the pressure to “do it all” takes over. Through an Ayurvedic lens, I gently brings us back to simplicity, reminding us that healing isn’t about perfection, but about softening, slowing down, and returning to rhythm. A grounding episode for anyone needing permission to pause....

In this episode of Root & Restore — An Ayurvedic Way of Life , I share reflections from a powerful five-day retreat with seven wise grandmothers, each carrying deep ancestral teachings from traditions including Mayan, Māori, and Sufi lineages. Through an Ayurvedic lens, this episode explores the essence of remembrance, returning to rhythm, listening deeply, and softening into compassion rather...

In this episode of Root & Restore — An Ayurvedic Way of Life , I explore Kapha dosha , the energy of stability, structure, and nourishment. Kapha is composed of earth and water,  the elements that ground us, hold us, and give form to both body and mind. When in balance, Kapha expresses as deep compassion, patience, resilience, and a steady, nurturing presence. But when Kapha becomes excessive,...

In this episode of Root & Restore — An Ayurvedic Way of Life , I explore Pitta dosha, the energy of transformation, digestion, and inner fire. Through a gentle opening with the grounding and cooling mantra sounds LAM & VAM , I invite you to soften the intensity of fire and reconnect with the stabilizing elements of earth and water. Pitta governs not only how we digest food, but how we proc...

In this episode of Root & Restore, An Ayurvedic Way of Life , I begin a deeper dive into the doshas by exploring Vata , the energy of movement in the body and mind. Vata is made of the elements air and ether and governs things like breath, circulation, digestion, creativity, and our nervous system. When balanced, it brings inspiration, flexibility, and creativity. But when elevated, it can sho...

In this episode of Root & Restore,  An Ayurvedic Way of Life , I’m beginning a new series where we explore one of the most important foundations of Ayurveda: the doshas . Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are the three biological energies that govern everything in our bodies and minds, from digestion and sleep to our personality, stress response, and overall health. Understanding the doshas is often the...

In this reflective episode of Root & Restore — An Ayurvedic Way of Life , I share a deeply personal moment of transition as I completes the first phase of my Ayurvedic studies in the Principles of Ayurveda (PAM) program. After months of studying, writing, reflecting, and sitting for my final exam, I pause to ask an important question: What is the greatest gift Ayurveda has given me? My answer...

Dharma is not about perfection, it is about alignment. In this episode, we explore what it means to walk the path that is uniquely yours. Not the one shaped by expectation, comparison, or fear, but the one that feels quietly true in your bones. Through an Ayurvedic lens, we reflect on purpose, courage, surrender, and the sacred responsibility of living in integrity with your soul’s calling. Your p...

Touch is not mechanical it is relational. In this deeply personal episode, I share reflections on sacred touch through Ayurveda and bodywork,  how devotion transforms technique into prayer, how intuition guides the hands, and how the healer’s path is one of humility, listening, and reverence. Whether you are a practitioner or simply someone longing to reconnect with your body, this episode is an i...

In this episode, I explore the three guṇas,  Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas   & how they shape the landscape of the mind. Through an Ayurvedic and yogic lens, we look at how clarity, restlessness, and heaviness move through our thoughts, emotions, and daily rhythms. This conversation invites you to observe your mental patterns without judgment and gently cultivate more sattva more steadiness, more l...

In this episode of Root & Restore, An Ayurvedic Way of Life, I open a heartfelt conversation about women’s bodies, cycles, and the sacred transitions we move through across a lifetime. Through an Ayurvedic lens, I reflect on menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause as natural seasons rather than problems to fix. This episode is shared with humility and curiosity, honor...

In this episode of Root & Restore,  An Ayurvedic Way of Life, we explore Ojas, Tejas, and Prana... the subtle energies that shape vitality, clarity, and life force. Through an Ayurvedic lens, I share how these energies influence how we digest life itself, not just food, and how slowing down, nourishing the body, and tending to the breath can restore inner radiance. This episode is a gentle inv...

In this episode, I explore the seven dhatus—the tissues that support vitality, strength, and long-term health. The dhatus reflect how well we digest food, experiences, and daily life. When nourished, we feel grounded and resilient... when depleted, the body asks us to slow down. A gentle invitation to care for your body at a deeper level. Support the show

In this guided Ayurvedic Yoga Nidra, I explain the practice as a form of conscious rest, a space between waking and sleeping where healing unfolds naturally. Designed to calm the nervous system and restore balance, this episode invites you to remain relaxed, receptive, and supported throughout the journey. Support the show

This episode introduces the Ayurvedic concept of Srotas,  the channels of life that carry prana, emotion, nourishment, and awareness. I weave traditional wisdom with lived experience, offering simple practices to support flow, release stagnation, and restore balance through stillness, rhythm, and care. Support the show

In this opening episode of Season 2, I invite you into a slower, more intentional way of living through the lens of Ayurveda. Beginning with the Gayatri Mantra, we explore how rhythm, routine, and presence calm the nervous system, balance Vata, and bring us back into alignment with our true pace. This episode is a gentle reminder that healing happens not through rushing  but through returning to y...