Episodes

11: The Best Practices for a Gentle Seasonal Cleanse: Nourish Your Body Naturally
Oct. 9, 2024

11: The Best Practices for a Gentle Seasonal Cleanse: Nourish Your Body Naturally

We are talking about seasonal cleansing today. In Ayurveda, practicing seasonal cleansing is essential for maintaining balance within the body throughout the year. In this episode, we break down what the cleanse entails, how ...
10: The Greatest Insights into Hormonal Balance and Women's Health
Sept. 25, 2024

10: The Greatest Insights into Hormonal Balance and Women's Health

I am delighted to have Dr. Claudia Welch joining me as my guest on the podcast today. Shifting Focus on Women's Health The conversation on women's health initially focused on external factors. However, there is currently more...
09: Ayurveda Meets AI: Simplifying Wellness & Business with Julia Geer
Sept. 11, 2024

09: Ayurveda Meets AI: Simplifying Wellness & Business with Julia Geer

I am delighted to have Julia Geer joining me on the podcast today. Julia is my AI teacher. We met when she was a student at one of the Ayurveda schools where I teach, and now she offers a program to help solopreneurs like me,...
08: Ayurveda and Mind 2
Aug. 28, 2024

08: Ayurveda and Mind 2

Conversations about the mind can sometimes feel oppressive or daunting, especially as we begin exploring what goes on there. The mind is a system mostly comprised of space, filled with various elements, some good and others n...
07: Ayurveda and the Mind 1: Anxiety and Depression
Aug. 14, 2024

07: Ayurveda and the Mind 1: Anxiety and Depression

Today, I address your questions about anxiety and depression. I am excited to explore this important and extensive topic, as Ayurveda offers a nuanced and refined perspective on mental wellness. In this discussion, I share pr...
06: From Monastery to Modern Life: Rich Ray's Journey of Yoga, Meditation, and Love
July 31, 2024

06: From Monastery to Modern Life: Rich Ray's Journey of Yoga, Meditation, and Love

Today, I am delighted to have Rich Ray, my partner of 11 years, joining me as a guest on the podcast. Rich and I had our first proper conversation at a yoga party, even though we had known each other for several years through...
05: Circadian Rhythms for Balanced Mood, Sleep, and Digestion
July 17, 2024

05: Circadian Rhythms for Balanced Mood, Sleep, and Digestion

Today, we are diving into circadian rhythms. Did you know that establishing a consistent daily rhythm can enhance your mood, sleep, digestion, and almost every aspect of your well-being? Striving for a healthy daily rhythm is...
04: Gut Health 101: Kate Talks Toxins
July 3, 2024

04: Gut Health 101: Kate Talks Toxins

In this episode, Ayurvedic practitioner Kate O'Donnell dives into the pivotal role of digestion in overall health. She explains how, according to Ayurveda, all diseases originate in the gut due to toxins, or "ama," formed fro...
03: Yoga for Women with Emma Balnaves
June 21, 2024

03: Yoga for Women with Emma Balnaves

In this podcast episode, Kate chats with Emma Balnaves about Shadow Yoga, a unique method developed by the guest's husband, Shandor. The conversation delves into how Shadow Yoga supports women's health through life stages li...
02: Hormone Health Through Ayurveda
June 20, 2024

02: Hormone Health Through Ayurveda

In this episode, Kate O'Donnell, an expert in Ayurveda, delves into the Ayurvedic perspective on hormones and how to achieve balance through lifestyle and dietary changes. She explains that while Ayurveda doesn't specifically...
01: Intro to Ayurveda and Why Your Dosha Doesn't Matter So Much
June 18, 2024

01: Intro to Ayurveda and Why Your Dosha Doesn't Matter So Much

In this podcast episode, Kate O'Donnell, an expert in Ayurveda, delves into the fundamentals of this traditional Indian healing system. Kate explains the importance of understanding the four aspects of life: the physical body...