Today, I am excited to have Adena from Adena Rose Ayurveda with me on the podcast.

Adena is a women's health Ayurveda practitioner with 15 years of experience at the AyurvedicCenter of Vermont, where she once served as one of my Panchakarma therapists.

As an Ayurvedic practitioner, Adena works primarily in reproductive health, doing hands-on work, including Maya abdominal therapy and Ayurvedic therapies, to support women through various life stages, overcome fertility issues, and help them heal painful and irregular menstrual cycles.

Most of the questions I get asked while traveling revolve around my writing process or publishing journey. So, in this episode, I share my life-altering journey, explaining how a personal health challenge led me to discover Ayurveda and inspired me to write books to spread its wisdom. So, whether you dream of writing a book, are busy working on one, or are curious about the writing and publishing process, this episode is a must-listen.

Join me. You may even find the spark to turn your writing ideas into reality!

I am excited to have Sonia Lloyd, the founder of Rasasara Skin Food, on the show with me today.

Sonia founded her skincare company in Australia twenty years ago. She developed an interest in compounding skincare products after struggling with ultra-sensitive skin. Following the Ayurvedic model, she created a line specifically tailored for vata, pitta, and kapha skin types.

In our discussion today, Sonia shares her experience as a skincare consultant and dives into how her products get made. She reveals how our skin reflects our diet and lifestyle and explains how the qualities of vata, pitta, and kapha within the body show up in our skin. We also explore ways to recognize what is happening in our skin and how to care for it.

You will not want to miss this epic conversation with Sonia Lloyd of Rasasara Skin Food. Join us!

We are talking about exercise today.

In this episode, I answer some of the many questions I receive about the best kinds of exercise, how much you need, and how to adapt it as you age. We explore the Ayurvedic approach to exercising and the aspects of your unique makeup that are essential to consider before starting a movement routine. I also share very openly about my journey and experiments over the last decades as an active person beginning to notice some signs of aging.

I am excited to welcome DhyanaMasla as my guest on the podcast today.

Dhyana is the author of Ayurveda Mama, a book about conception, pregnancy, and postpartum care. She grew up in a community deeply rooted in Yoga and Ayurveda, which you can sense through her spirit-based worldview and how she values parenthood.

In this episode, we dive into her spirit-centered perspective, going beyond diet and recipes to explore how we can nourish ourselves through the transitions we experience in life.

Join us for a truly inspiring, insightful, and captivating conversation with DhyanaMasla.

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 it works, how to do it, and when to avoid it. You will also learn to make kitchari, the go-to dish for Ayurvedic cleanses.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

In this episode, Ayurvedic practitioner Kate O'Donnell dives into the pivotal role of digestion in overall health.

In this podcast episode, Kate chats with Emma Balnaves about Shadow Yoga, a unique method developed by the guest's husband, Chandler.

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.