Everyday Ayurveda Podcast
with Kate O’Donnell
10: The Greatest Insights into Hormonal Balance and Women's Health
Dr. Claudia Welch discusses how nurturing internal stability, facing mortality, and embracing the process of dying daily can help women navigate hormonal imbalances and find peace through life’s transitions.
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, especially those in the wellness space, automate their businesses using AI.
As the founder of The Gear Shift, Julia blends cutting-edge AI with ancient wellness practices shaped by her 20 years of experience in healthcare, where she helped commercialize the first FDA-approved AI technology for clinical use. She is also a certified yoga therapist, Ayurvedic health counselor, and mindfulness meditation teacher.
With her holistic approach to business and personal growth, Julia makes the journey into AI surprisingly relevant to everyday tasks like cooking. In this episode, she explains how to use tools like ChatGPT and other AI engines to simplify meal planning. She even teaches us how to Ayurveda-size meals and tailor recipes to fit the season or your body type. While we also touch on AI ethics, we focus on practical and hands-on tips.
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 not. Creating positive space around you in simple and enjoyable ways will also uplift your internal spaces.
So, today, in the second part of our series on Ayurveda and the mind, we focus on ways to cultivate good space. Stay tuned for practical ideas to enhance your surroundings and inner world.
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.
06: From Monastery to Modern Life: Rich Ray's Journey of Yoga, Meditation, and Love.
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome my partner of 11 years, Rich Ray. We first connected at a yoga party, sparking a journey into his fascinating past in a monastery.
05: Circadian Rhythms for Balanced Mood, Sleep, and Digestion
Establishing a consistent daily rhythm enhances mood, sleep, and digestion. Aligning with the cosmos, guided by the sun and moon, transforms your well-being profoundly. Stay tuned!
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.
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, Chandler.
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.