Episodes
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...
April 2, 2025
26. How Turmeric Works: A PhD Perspective on Inflammation and Healing
What if the secret to vibrant health lies in your spice cabinet? In this powerful episode, Kate sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta , a PhD in turmeric, Ayurvedic practitioner, and founder of Fusionary Formulas, to unpack the sc...
March 26, 2025
25. Reclaim Your Health: The Surprising Benefits and Dangers of Smart Rings
Can smart technology support your wellness journey — or is it just another distraction? In this solo episode, Kate shares her personal experience experimenting with wearable devices like smart rings and watches. She breaks do...
March 19, 2025
24. Moving Through Grief: Insights from a leading Ayurveda Expert
Grief is more than an emotional experience—it leaves its imprint on the body, digestion, and overall health. In this deeply personal episode, host Kate O’Donnell speaks with Ayurvedic doctor Sweta Vikram , author of The Loss ...
March 12, 2025
23: Ayurveda on Protein: Bottom Line - It’s Not About the Grams
In this solo episode of Everyday Ayurveda , Kate unpacks one of the most frequently asked questions: How much protein do I actually need? But instead of following mainstream nutrition trends, she offers an Ayurvedic approach ...
March 5, 2025
22. The Truth About Panchakarma: Detox, Digestion & Healing
Welcome to another episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate O’Donnell ! Today, we’re diving into the wisdom of Ayurveda with special guest Salila Sukumaran , a generational Ayurveda practitioner from Kerala, India, now based in...
Feb. 26, 2025
21: Spring Into Balance: Ayurvedic Insights for a Spring Seasonal Cleanse
Today, we are following up on seasonal cleansing, exploring the seasonal shift into spring, known as RituCharya. In this episode, we dive into how RituCharya impacts the body and share Ayurvedic insights on maintaining and op...