Episodes
Sept. 9, 2025
49. Should It Be a Book, Podcast, or Substack? A Practical Guide to Publishing
In this solo teaching, Kate gets real about finishing creative work—and whether your idea truly needs to become a book. She walks through practical next steps for authors and educators (hello, market comps and outlines), and ...
Sept. 3, 2025
48. Why Women Thrive When They Live by Energy Cycles
In this episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate , Kate O’Donnell is joined by longtime friend and colleague Nea Ferrier, a Level 2 Authorized Ashtanga Yoga teacher, international retreat leader, and founder of Nilaya House in ...
Aug. 27, 2025
47. Back-to-School Balance: Ayurvedic Routines for Fall Stress
Back-to-school season isn’t just about school supplies and new schedules—it’s also a time of significant change for body and mind. In this episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate , host Kate O’Donnell explores how both seasona...
Aug. 20, 2025
46. How Processed Oils Harm Digestion (and What Ayurveda Says to Do Instead)
Kate O’Donnell welcomes Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP, a pioneer in Ayurveda and modern health integration. Together, they explore some of the most confusing and most-asked questions in wellness today: Which cooking oils are tr...
Aug. 13, 2025
45. Ancient Ayurvedic Secrets for Strong, Healthy, and Lustrous Hair
Hair loss, thinning, and lackluster strands are often blamed on products, genetics, or age — but Ayurveda sees the story differently. In this episode, Kate O’Donnell takes you beyond shampoos and serums into the deep connecti...
Aug. 6, 2025
44. Is Your Skin Dry, Stressed, or Aging? Ayurveda Has an Oil for That
In this practical and passionate solo episode, Kate O’Donnell unpacks the Ayurvedic ritual of oil massage—known as Abhyanga—and shares everything you need to know to make it a regular part of your wellness routine. Whether yo...
July 29, 2025
43. What Ayurveda Gets Right About Oils (and Modern Beauty Misses)
Why is Ayurveda so obsessed with oils? In this beautifully textured conversation, Kate O’Donnell welcomes Osi Mizrahi—founder of OSI Oils—to explore the sacred role of oils in Ayurvedic practice. From cooking herbs for three ...
July 22, 2025
42. The Truth About Menopause and Brain Health That Every Woman Needs to Hear
In this powerful roundtable discussion, Kate O’Donnell is joined by three renowned practitioners—Dr. Scott Blossom, Jennifer Boyd, and Kimberly Giunta—to explore how perimenopause and menopause affect the heart, brain, hormon...
July 16, 2025
41. Overwhelmed by Wellness Advice? Here’s What Actually Works
In this solo episode, Kate O’Donnell invites you into a candid conversation on wellness shaming, the complexities of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and the true Ayurvedic perspective on supplementation. With equal parts c...
July 8, 2025
40. The Yoga Practice Your Hormones Have Been Waiting For
This special replay episode features a timeless and transformative conversation between Kate O’Donnell and Emma Balnaves, senior teacher of Shadow Yoga. Originally released a year ago, this episode continues to resonate with ...
July 1, 2025
39. Ayurveda on Coffee: Who Should Drink It and Who Shouldn’t
Is your morning cup of coffee a life-enhancing ritual—or a daily stressor for your body? In this candid solo episode, Kate O’Donnell breaks down the Ayurvedic perspective on coffee, caffeine, and the signals your body may be ...
June 24, 2025
38. The Fiber Fix: Heal Hormones, Boost Detox, and Balance Naturally
What if the key to resolving your hormonal imbalance, easing perimenopause symptoms, and supporting detoxification was as simple as eating more beans? In this episode, Kate is joined by renowned nutritionist and biochemist Ka...
June 17, 2025
37. Cool Your Summer: Ayurveda Tips to Beat the Heat Naturally
Are you feeling irritable, inflamed, bloated, or just plain overheated? Summer brings a surge of energy and sunlight—but it can also push your body out of balance. In this solo episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate , Kate O’...
June 10, 2025
36. Aging Like a Yogi: Victoria Moran on Spiritual Growth and Wellness
In this episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate, we sit down with the wise and inspiring Victoria Moran—Oprah-featured author of Age Like a Yogi and host of the Main Street Vegan Podcast. At 75, Victoria shares honest reflecti...
June 3, 2025
35. Understanding Weight Gain Through Ayurveda: A Practical Guide
This episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate O’Donnell unpacks the complex relationship between weight gain and the Ayurvedic doshas. Kate explains the different types of weight gain—Vata, Pitta, Kapha, and toxins (ama)—and sh...
May 27, 2025
34. How to Reverse Cognitive Decline: A New Integrative Approach
Metabolic flexibility might just be the missing link between your digestion and your cognition. In this illuminating episode, Kate O’Donnell is joined by Dr. Scott Blossom, a licensed acupuncturist and integrative medicine pr...
May 20, 2025
33. Natural PMS Solutions: Ayurvedic Strategies for a Healthy Cycle
Kate O'Donnell unpacks Ayurvedic insights into PMS, explaining how Vata, Pitta, and Kapha imbalances manifest as period problems. Listeners will learn how to identify doshic imbalances causing PMS symptoms, practical remedies...
May 16, 2025
32. From Burnout to Balance: Ayurvedic Strategies for Modern Living
In this episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate , Kate O’Donnell is joined by Amadea Morningstar, a trailblazer in the field of holistic health with over 40 years of experience. Amadea shares her journey from studying nutritio...
May 14, 2025
32. From Burnout to Balance: Ayurvedic Strategies for Modern Living
In this episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate , Kate O’Donnell is joined by Amadea Morningstar, a trailblazer in the field of holistic health with over 40 years of experience. Amadea shares her journey from studying nutritio...
May 7, 2025
31. Ayurvedic Secrets for a Healthy Menstrual Cycle: Embrace Your Natural Rhythm
In this solo episode, Kate O’Donnell opens the conversation on periods from an Ayurvedic lens, inviting listeners to sync their menstrual health with the rhythms of the moon and the wisdom of nature. This is the first of a tw...
April 30, 2025
30. How Vedic Astrology Can Help You Heal, Grow, and Thrive
Have you ever wondered how Vedic astrology could offer more than predictions — how it might serve as a tool for healing, understanding, and inner growth? In today’s conversation, Kate sits down with Roma Kapadia , a Mumbai-ba...
April 23, 2025
29. The Crown Jewel of Ayurveda: How Panchakarma Can Change Your Life
In this much-requested solo episode, Kate O’Donnell explores Panchakarma, Ayurveda’s ancient and deeply transformative cleansing and rejuvenation process. Whether you’re new to the concept or considering a retreat yourself, K...
April 16, 2025
28. CBD for Sleep, Mood, and Focus: Insights from a Regenerative Hemp Farm
In this deeply informative conversation, Kate is joined by regenerative hemp farmer and wellness entrepreneur Stefanie Reiser, founder of Acknowledge Farms. They explore the healing potential of the hemp plant and the nuances...
April 9, 2025
27. The Ayurvedic Sleep Solution: Fall Asleep Faster, Wake Up Refreshed
In this episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate , we explore one of the most universal struggles of modern living—sleep. Whether you’re waking up at 3AM or finding it hard to wind down at night, Kate unpacks the Ayurvedic cloc...