We had so much fun in this podcast hearing from Jerry's good friend, Jack Carter.  

Jack is a health conscious retiree who was advised by his doctor to attend an Ayurvedic seminar.  He did attend and came away with some good information as well as many questions.  We discovered that Jack is exactly the type of person that we hope is listening to our podcast- open-minded, curious, and willing to take information that serves them and set aside information that doesn't align with their lives.

In this podcast, Jack Carter, our guest, tells us about his introduction to Ayurveda and what he took away from that.  

If you don't have a Kapha friend in your circle, you may not realize how important they can be!

The Kapha personality is friendly and supportive, always ready to listen or lend a hand.  There are some downsides to the Kapha nature, as well - we all have positive traits that we love and these are often balanced by our less positive character flaws. 

In this episode, we explore all the characteristic of Kapha dosha's mental and emotional tendencies. 

People with Kapha dosha nature tend to have a little more tissue than others- The elements of Earth and Water combine to make them more heavy, dense, and fluidic. This translates into a softer and, somewhat, rounder physical appearance. 

In this episode, we discuss what Kapha dosha looks like in people with a lot of this Dosha in their makeup as well as some common physical challenges they may face. 

Feeling a little hot under the collar?  When Pitta dosha goes out of balance the fires are raging.  

In this episode, we discuss how to bring that hot Pitta dosha into balance using dietary and lifestyle modifications. 

The great irony of the Doshas is that they crave those things that keep them out of balance. The good news is that once you put those fires out, you'll begin to enjoy the cooling foods and activities even more. 

Pitta- sharp and fiery, this personality is a dynamo!  Pitta has a clear vision and the will to make things happen.  We all know a Pitta nature person and appreciate their bright side (leadership and competence) while being wary of their darker nature (tendency to anger or arrogance).  In this episode we talk all about Pitta dosha - the good, the bad, and the ugly.

You may even recognize a little bit of yourself in here!  

Pitta Dosha shows up in Fiery ways in People.  You might see that physically in their coloring or body temperature.  

In this podcast, we take a closer look at how people with a lot of Pitta Dosha present.  

In this podcast, we take a look at how Vata shows up when it's out of balance.  The symptoms that may indicate a Vata imbalance tend to be symptoms of coldness, dryness, lightness, and mobility.  

We'll also discuss how applying the opposite qualities via our diet and lifestyle can help to alleviate those symptoms. 

One great way to identify the Dosha is when we look at the personality.  This gives us a view into the mental and emotional tendencies of the person.  

As you listen to this podcast, you may gain great clarity on the degree of Vata Dosha in your friends, family, and, even, in your self! 

The dosas present in different ways in different people. One way we can see the Dosha is by taking a look at how our body looks and acts- The Physical Side of Things. 

Over the next three podcasts, we'll be looking at Vata Dosha- Physicality, Personality, and Symptomatically.  

As you listen you may catch glimpses of the Vata Dosha in you and in those around you.  

Did you know that the climate you live in can impact the Dosha?  Some climates are cold and dry, creating more Vata in all the inhabitants!  Of course hot and humid climates drive everyone's Pitta Dosha up.  For Kapha the cool and moist qualities of climate make them feel especially heavy.  

You can offset the impact of climate once you know it is negatively affecting you.  

In this episode we talk about climate's effects and how to minimize those so you can stay balanced all year!