In this nourishing episode of The Planted Yogi, host Dr. Ciara Martin sits down with Natalie Elghossain, Ayurvedic Health Practitioner and Founder of Ayurveda Wellness,  to explore the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and how it offers a powerful framework for modern women and men to heal, realign, and thrive.

Natalie shares her personal journey from health challenges and burnout in the corporate world to a complete transformation through Ayurveda—a 5,000-year-old system of holistic medicine that sees the mind, body, and spirit as deeply interconnected. Together, they unpack the Doshas (elements within the body), the root causes of any wellness challenge, and how ancient daily rituals can help guide you to health and harmony in a fast-paced world.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and explore what balance really means—for your body, your nervous system, and your soul.

[00:00] Welcome to The Planted Yogi Podcast

[01:04] Meet Natalie Elghossain: Her journey into Ayurveda

[04:54] What is Ayurveda? Ancient medicine for modern healing

[11:35] Understanding the Doshas (elements) - Vata, Pitta, Kapha – and how they impact your everyday life

[18:16] Case studies: How balancing Doshas (elements) transforms lives

[22:26] Simple daily habits to return to balance

[29:42] The connection between Yoga, Ayurveda & holistic health

[34:15] Natalie’s personal story: from burnout to balance

[40:30] How Ayurveda also helped Natalie attract the love of her life

[42:11] Beginner-friendly steps to start an Ayurvedic lifestyle

[47:43] Retreats, coaching & ways to work with Natalie