THRIVE Podcast by Carina Greweling

#21 Did you know that the liver plays a very important role in balancing your hormones? Especially if you suffer from symptoms of estrogen dominance, e.g. due to hormonal contraceptives or medication, hormonal environmental toxins or intestinal dysbiosis, supporting the liver is one of the most important measures to alleviate your symptoms.  Furthermore, it influences the balance of thyroid hormon...

#20 Stopping the birth control pill or other hormonal contraceptives?  You want to stop taking the pill or other hormonal contraceptives and are wondering what will happen to your cycle, libido, weight and mood? How can you naturally support this process with Ayurveda?  Although many women keep thinking about stopping their daily hormone intake, they are unsure of the consequences this will have o...

#19 Are you feeling wired and tired? You have likely heard the term “adrenal fatigue.” We usually associate this term with the feelings of extreme fatigue, hormonal dysregulation, and other physical symptoms that can occur from chronic stress we experience. Tune in and discover: What is Adrenal Fatigue? Conventional Adrenal Testing Symptoms and Signs of Adrenal Fatigue 3 Types of Adrenal Fatigue M...

#18 The thyroid gland is simply indispensable and vital. Every cell in your body has thyroid hormone receptors. Our mental health, our metabolism, our menstrual cycle, our fertility, digestion, mood and performance, as well as beautiful skin, hair and nails all depend on a well-functioning thyroid gland. That is why it is so worthwhile to strengthen the thyroid gland.  There are different diseases...

#17 What strengthens the body relaxes the soul: Exercise makes you optimistic, improves your body awareness and increases self-esteem.  Physical activity releases the happiness hormones dopamine, serotonin and endorphin that remain present for a long time afterwards. They give us that good feeling after a workout that we all know.  But also other hormones and bodily processes are positively influe...

#16 It has been scientifically proven that breathwork naturally boosts the immune system, lowers stress levels and detoxifies the body. The holistic physical self-healing is stimulated, the blood circulation is cleaned and detoxified, it creates increased states of consciousness and helps to eliminate negative thoughts and beliefs. Meet Transformational Breathwork Facilitator Vesna and discover: H...

#15 Having fertility and hormonal issues can be devastating, and the news can often leave a woman reeling. Meet Alice who's going to share her personal story on how she copes with it. Tune in and discover: Alice's story and how it all started. Therapies and strategies Alice tried so far. What was the lowest point in Alice's journey and what helped her to recover from it. Alice'...

#14 A yoni massage is not primarily about experiencing an orgasm. It is about your own body awareness and feeling your own genital area in its full extent. The massage of the female vagina from the inside and outside is just the last step. This is preceded by discussions and learning of special meditation techniques by a therapist trained in tantric yoni massage. Meet Christiane Ameya, a feminine...

#13 Womb Healing is less of a method than a very personal, spiritual path for women who want to get in touch with their innermost feminine power. By strengthening the feminine side, which we often lose in our male dominated society, an inner balance should be established that enables us women to live our feminine side consciously and calmly. The uterus is in the centre of the abdomen. It is intima...

#12 Autumn is known to be dominated by Vata Dosha, which can strongly stimulate this Dosha's energy. For many people this can lead to a (relative) excess of Vata and we can literally lose our grounding, feel more anxious, nervous and overwhelmed. In this podcast interview with Vata expert Kay Hebbourn we'll go deeper into the understanding of Vata Dosha. Tune in and discover: Vata and wh...

#11 Tantra!? At first glance, that sounds promising - on the one hand there is curiosity about this practice, but on the other hand tantra also has to contend with all sorts of prejudices. Sometimes tantra is dismissed as a simple erotic massage or simply related to sex. However, there is incredible potential in the practices of tantra to build deeper intimacy and connections, says Claudia. She&ap...

#10 Around 15-20% of people in our environment are highly sensitive. It basically means the particularly sensitive perception of sensory impressions and sensations. This can lead to overstimulation and overwhelm in our fast, loud, and highly outward-facing world. Ayurveda can be a valuable support for highly sensitive people in order to strengthen themselves from within and to stay in balance.  In...

#009 EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a psychotherapy method that is used in particular in the treatment of the psychological consequences of trauma. The method shows amazing results. In today's show we greet Isa Soler, a Barcelona based psychotherapist that combines Eastern and Western techniques to help people overcome trauma, healing anxiety and changing negative beh...

#008 Essentially, Ayurveda teaches us that in order to regulate our hormones we need to bring balance into our lives—and that means mind, body, and spirit. Our hormone system is a finely sophisticated information system in the body, which not only has a major impact on our well-being, but also on our cycle, our energy level and weight. Imbalances often occur that we cannot explain with the usual m...

#007 Our childhood experiences influence the way we live as adults. As long as we haven't healed these first experiences and traumas, we continue to attract the same persons and situations in our life until we finally heal that part in ourselves.  Unprocessed traumas can cause physical problems and are often the root cause of many diseases. They influence the way we feel, act and behave as an...

#006 The erotic blueprint types can help you understand what exactly turns you and your sexual partner on for sex. Once you understand your desires, needs and shadow sides in the bedroom, you can create deeper erotic freedom in your sexual life and overcome compatibility issues with your sexuel partner. Tune in and find out: What’s the Erotic Blueprint Type? What are the different types? What are...

#005 Summer heat means that it’s Pitta season and it’s time to stay cool in order to protect the internal fire.  Ayurveda offers effective tips for keeping your body hydrated, healthy and super cool in summers. What you’ll get out of tuning in: Summer Season + Pitta Energy Signs of too much Pitta in your Body + Mind What the Pitta Fire can be like when you're out of balance Daily Routine duri...

#004 The moon is often envisaged as a female entity, universally representing the rhythm of time as it embodies the cycle.  We can deepen our feminine power by aligning our life to its rhythm. Welcome Samantha Markby de Lugo on the show who practices, teaches and consults on how we can use the moon energy to heal many areas of our life and deepen our femininity.  What you’ll get out of tuning in:...

#003 Known today as urine therapy, urophagia, or Shivambhu, the medicinal use of urine is still practiced in many parts of the world.  Welcome Megan Macdonald on the show who practices, teaches and consults on urine therapy for nearly a decade. What you’ll get out of tuning in: What is urine therapy? Most people consider urine a waste product with bad germs and dangerous bacteria. Some already ​​k...

#002 - Since having a daughter, I see the world through different eyes. My priorities have shifted a lot and it's easier for me to take on different perspectives. I'm always amazed at how much you learn when you let children play freely or listen to them carefully. Even as an adult, it's nice to keep a bit of childhood. So here are nine things my daughter taught me. What you’ll get...

#001 - There are signs and symptoms  that indicate that your body would benefit from a cleanse. Our body has the inbuilt ability to remove toxins naturally if we give it the chance to do so! What you’ll get out of tuning in: - The importance of detoxing your body - Why you need to cleanse - When is the best time to do it - 6 signs your body needs a detox You can learn more about the upcoming onlin...