The Wise Body Podcast

Ever walk into a room and forget why you’re there? Completely lose your train of thought mid-sentence. Look at someone at the supermarket and know that you know them but their name just doesn't come to mind. Brain fog in perimenopause is real. But it's not just your hormones that is causing you this forgetfulness. In this episode of the WISE Body Podcast , I unpack what’s really behind per...

This is the last episode of Season 1 and is a is a WISE Body practice. It guides you into a deep state of rest. Using a weighted blanket visualization, you go into a deeper state of feeling supported and calm. A weighted blanket is known to keep you safe and helps with anxiety in Perimenopause. Feel free to use a weighted blanket if you have it handy Enjoy.

Ever snapped at your kid for no reason and then regretted it? Or getting anxious when you have to do something simple like drive the car over the bridge or reply to your boss's email? In Episode 7 we’re unpacking why emotions of high anxiety, unexplained rage and bouts of sadness/depression show up during perimenopause. Ayurveda's body energies or types, Vata, Pitta, and Kapha offer specif...

In this episode of the Wise Body Podcast, we continue our Sleep Series with Part 2—diving into how your Ayurvedic dosha influences your sleep patterns during perimenopause, and the simple, practical ways you can support deeper rest. In Episode 5 , we explored why sleep is a cornerstone of women’s health and how your body restores itself through REM and NREM cycles. Now, we turn inward and look at...

In this episode, we look at why sleep is so important especially for women. Sleep is the cornerstone of health and yet we don't necessarily give it the importance it needs. We look at - what happens when we sleep - some facts on sleep - some myths - what happens in Perimenopause By the end of the episode, you will get clarity on why sleeping 7-8hrs every night is so important for good health a...

In this episode, we explore the sister science of yoga — Ayurveda — and how it helps you understand your body’s changing rhythms through perimenopause. So I want you to dedicate this episode to a sister or a friend who is like a sister! We all have one! :) If yoga brings harmony to your body, mind, and breath in the moment , Ayurveda offers a roadmap to understanding your body over a lifetime . To...

If you’re ready to step out of survival mode, take charge of your symptoms, and learn a truly powerful way to start feeling like yourself again — this episode is for you.”Ever noticed how one symptom never shows up alone? A hot flash leaves you snappy. Brain fog makes you doubt yourself at work. Stress shows up in your jaw, your chest, your sleep. It’s like your whole system gets hijacked. In this...

In this Wise Body Practice, you’ll be guided through a seated meditation that takes you inward, layer by layer. As you move through each layer, you’ll begin to notice where tension, fatigue, or restlessness might be showing up and how these subtle shifts ripple into how you feel day to day. This isn’t just about awareness; it’s about experiencing balance in real time. We’ll close with a gentle vis...

Episode 2: In Heels or In Himalayas: Yoga is the anchor. What does the saffron robed yogi with dreadlocks and white ash on his face, have in common with the pencil skirt, slick hair and red lipstick wearing high performing career woman have in common and how yoga is the link. Intrigued? In this episode of the Wise Body Podcast , I explore yoga as more than just stretching or flexibility. It's...

The Wise Body Practice One (TWBP1) - Anchor down The Wise Body Podcast is a combination of episodes and practices. This audio is a Practice. Best practiced seated or lying down . Find a comfortable place without distractions, switch off notifications on your mobile, and enjoy this small pause in your day. Use it when you are feeling pulled in many directions , caught in the chaos of symptoms, or s...

Episode 1: Hot Stuff to Hot Mess - You’re Not Crazy Don't forget to fill out the poll at the bottom to let me know what symptom episode to release first! Have you ever woken up at 2am, heart racing, drenched in sweat, wondering what’s wrong with you? Or maybe you’ve snapped at your family for no reason, forgotten why you walked into a room, or felt waves of anxiety out of nowhere. If you’ve ev...

Welcome to The Wise Body Podcast, a warm and supportive space for career-driven women navigating perimenopause, menopause, and the beautiful complexity of midlife. In this trailer episode, host Purnima Trasi introduces the podcast, its seasonal format, and the topics that will be covered. Hit   follow or subscribe now to join this journey of curiosity, openness, and transformation—because when you...