73. Stop Letting Wellness Trends Decide What Your Body Needs

Every week, a new wellness trend goes viral. Every month, someone tells you what to eat, when to exercise, and which supplements you're missing. And somehow, after all that information, you feel less certain about your health than ever.

In this solo episode, Kate O'Donnell names what's happening — and she calls it the hive mind. It's the way social media algorithms, trending health content, and urgency-driven information push us away from our own bodies rather than toward them.

Drawing on 25 years of Ayurvedic practice, Kate offers a grounding alternative: the ancient, individualized framework that asks not "what does everyone say?" but "what does this body need, right now, in this season of life?"

What We Cover:

• How social media algorithms build a wellness hive mind — and why it's designed to make you anxious
• Why trending health advice (cold plunges, protein loading, perimenopause supplements) may not be right for your specific body
• The Ayurvedic framework of four lenses: time of life, time of day, time of year, and habituation
• Why "shoulding" yourself is the enemy of real, lasting wellness
• The 15-minute morning awareness practice that costs nothing and changes everything
• How Ayurveda's 20 qualities give you a personal language for understanding your own body
• A preview of an upcoming episode on blood work: do we actually need it?

Health Disclaimer: The information shared on Everyday Ayurveda with Kate is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your diet, supplements, or wellness routine.

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