Ayurveda and Women's Health: An Evolution To Your higHERself™ // A Harmony Inspired Health Podcast

By Dr. Harmony Robinson-StaggAlternative Health Health & Fitness

Ayurveda and Women's Health: An Evolution To Your higHERself™ // A Harmony Inspired Health Podcast episodes

October 01, 2023Endometriosis - My personal and professional experience on the process of getting an endo diagnosis and managing symptoms. Ep 122
Today's Episode is all about endometriosis. It's a special episode because the tables are turned and I am getting interviewed by Braina Villegas from the 'Hormone Rants Podcast' about my personal and professional experience on the process of getting an endo diagnosis and managing symptoms.

In this episode we cover:
The gap between western & eastern medicine

Common signs and treatments for Endometriosis

Harmony's personal (and less common) symptoms & journey to diagnosis

Plus many ways you can start supporting your body today!
Connect with Briana: www.brianavillegas.com
Ayurveda Alchemist - Become an Ayurveda Holistic Health Coach: https://harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/ayurveda-alchemist

Connect with Harmony:

Visit: https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/

FREE Ayurveda Course: https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/foundations-of-ayurveda-video-series/

Join The Ayurveda & Women’s Health Sisterhood FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AyurvedicSoulSister

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39 min
September 24, 2023 PMDD, PMS & the mindbody connection with Chana Studley. Ep 121
Chana Studley has been coaching and counselling people for over 30 years. Surviving 3 violent muggings and recovering from severe PTSD in the 1980s Chana went on to have a very successful Academy Award Winning career in Hollywood. After graduating from The One Thought Institute in 2018 she has been leading the way in pioneering work with The Three Principles and the Mindbody Connection. Chana has a Diploma in Psychology, and is a certified Life Coach.
In this episode we discuss:
- How Chana went from working in Hollywood to coaching Women about hormone distress
- What is PMDD (Pre-menstrual Dysphoric Disorder)
- How does PMDD differ from PMS
- The Psychological components of PMDD
- The 3 principles of Mindbody connection and how it relates to women's hormones.
- Natural treatments for PMDD & PMS
Connect with Chana: https://www.chanastudley.com/
Ayurveda Alchemist - Become an Ayurveda Holistic Health Coach: https://harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/ayurveda-alchemist
Connect with Harmony:
Website: https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/
Join the Tribe: The Ayurveda & Women’s Health Sisterhood FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AyurvedicSoulSister
Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Harmony.Inspired.Health
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Donate to the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2XEYFMMFW35RE
52 min
September 19, 2023Transforming Trauma into Resilience with Ayurveda. Ep 4 BONUS SERIES Evolution of your higHERself™
** BONUS SERIES Evolution of your higHERself™ ep 4**
In this episode, Melissa and Harmony delve into the transformative power of Ayurveda when navigating life's challenges. This episode provides profound insights into using Ayurveda as a powerful tool for healing and transformation, showing how resilience and growth can flourish even amidst life's most trying circumstances.
In this episode, we cover:
Understanding how significant life challenges impact overall well-being and vitality.

The role of Ayurveda in considering individual constitutions (Doshas) and tailoring coping strategies effectively.

Insights into each Dosha's unique response to trauma and practical ways to manage it, including:
Ayurvedic Approaches to Navigating Challenges:
Personal experiences illustrating Ayurveda's effectiveness in overcoming life challenges.

Practical strategies and Ayurvedic practices to navigate stress and chaos
Building Resilience and Thriving:
How Ayurveda contributes to the development of resilience.

Practices to nurture resilience
Personal Journey and Lessons:
Personal stories illustrating the transformative power of Ayurveda in challenging life situations.

How Ayurveda shapes one's perspective on challenges and personal growth

Connect with Harmony: https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/⁠⁠⁠
FREE TRAINING - Unlock the secrets to Optimal Health, Mindset and purposeful Success: ⁠https://bit.ly/higHERself™⁠
Ayurveda Alchemist - Become an Ayurveda Holistic Health Coach: ⁠⁠https://harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/ayurveda-alchemist⁠⁠
ĀyurSoul Breathwork Certification: ⁠https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/breathwork/⁠
SACRED ~ The Retreat: https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/retreats/
Join The Ayurveda & Women’s Health Sisterhood FB Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/AyurvedicSoulSister⁠⁠
Follow on IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/harmony.inspired.ayurveda/⁠⁠
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Connect with Melissa:
FREE Training: https://melissaalves.thrivecart.com/3pillars-to-heal-trauma/
Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iammelissaalves/
Website: https://www.melissaalves.com/
1 hr 11 min
September 17, 2023 Histamine Intolerance, Hormones, MTHFR & SIBO with Joanne Kennedy. Ep 120
Joanne Kennedy is a Naturopath and specialist in MTHFR, histamine intolerance, gut health (SIBO), and women’s hormones. Joanne runs a successful clinical practice in Sydney, Australia and sees patients online worldwide. Joanne’s approach is to identify the root cause of illness. This is done by the use of functional pathology testing, assessing the biochemical individuality of each patient, assessing environmental exposures as well as individual genetic testing if required.
Joanne is also the author of a book on Histamine Intolerance and an Executive Contributor Writer for Brainz magazine.
This is a very informative episode talking about histamine intolerance in women and the link between hormones, SIBO & the MTHFR gene mutation.
We discuss the signs & symptoms and different causes of Histamine intolerance.
Connect with Joanne: https://joannekennedy.com.au/
Ayurveda Alchemist - Become an Ayurveda Holistic Health Coach: https://harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/ayurveda-alchemist
Connect with Harmony:
Website: https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/
Join the Tribe: The Ayurveda & Women’s Health Sisterhood FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AyurvedicSoulSister
Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Harmony.Inspired.Health
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Donate to the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2XEYFMMFW35RE
56 min
September 10, 2023 Pregnancy loss and how to process the emotions with Sharna Southan. Ep119
***TRIGGER WARNING**** This episode is about pregnancy loss, we are aware that this may be a very sensitive topic for some.
Sharna is a pregnancy loss practitioner, trauma-informed coach and the creator of the institute of healing for pregnancy loss.
Sharna is also an angel mum and in this episode, Sharna tells her story of pregnancy loss and how it affected her personally & her relationship. Sharna also explains the trauma of loss and how to support someone who is going through pregnancy loss.
Connect with Sharna: https://www.sharnasouthan.com/
Ayurveda Alchemist - Become an Ayurveda Holistic Health Coach: https://harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/ayurveda-alchemist
Connect with Harmony:
Website: https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/
Join the Tribe: The Ayurveda & Women’s Health Sisterhood FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AyurvedicSoulSister
Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Harmony.Inspired.Health
Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmony.inspired.yoga.ayurveda/
Donate to the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2XEYFMMFW35RE

59 min
September 03, 2023Awakening your Mind-Body-Spirit connection with Ayurvedic principals. Ep 3 BONUS SERIES Evolution to your higHERself™
**BONUS Series. Evolution to your higHERself. Ep. 3**
Join hosts Harmony and Melissa in an enlightening conversation as they explore the transformative journey of embracing the mind-body-spirit connection and the profound insights of Ayurvedic principles. In this episode, you'll discover how Ayurveda's wisdom aligns with modern-day trauma-informed practices to nurture growth, well-being, and personal potential. Tune in to uncover the intricate interplay between these elements and gain actionable steps to integrate these practices into your life for a holistic and empowered journey.
Episode Highlights:
In this insightful episode, Harmony and Melissa delve into:
A personal journey shared by the hosts, highlighting the transformative power of embracing the mind-body-spirit connection.

The holistic harmony that Ayurveda underscores between the mind, body, and spirit, and how this union contributes to overall well-being and growth.

Unraveling the individual constitutions or Doshas recognised by Ayurveda, and how understanding your Dosha can amplify personal growth and vitality.

The pivotal role of mindfulness in achieving inner alignment, enhancing self-awareness, and making empowered decisions.

Anecdotes illustrating the profound impact of mindfulness practices on aligning mind, body, and spirit on the hosts' personal paths.

Ayurvedic dietary principles that energise, sustain and support personal growth.

Real-life accounts showcasing the transformative effects of Ayurvedic nutrition on enhancing energy levels and potential.

The nuanced relationship between trauma, personal growth and women in business, and how trauma-informed practices play a crucial role in healing and empowerment.

Insights into how trauma-informed techniques empower individuals to reclaim their potential and self-expression.

Actionable steps for listeners to seamlessly integrate Ayurvedic practices and trauma-informed techniques into their daily lives, nurturing their growth and potential.
Join Harmony and Melissa for an episode packed with valuable insights, practical steps, and an empowering discussion on embracing the mind-body-spirit connection and Ayurvedic principles for holistic well-being and growth.

Connect with Harmony: https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/⁠⁠⁠
FREE TRAINING - Unlock the secrets to Optimal Health, Mindset & Purposeful Success: ⁠https://bit.ly/higHERself™⁠
Ayurveda Alchemist - Become an Ayurveda Holistic Health Coach: ⁠⁠https://harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/ayurveda-alchemist⁠⁠
ĀyurSoul Breathwork Certification: ⁠https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/breathwork/⁠
FREE Ayurveda Course: ⁠⁠https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/foundations-of-ayurveda-video-series/⁠⁠
Join The Ayurveda & Women’s Health Sisterhood FB Group: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/AyurvedicSoulSister⁠⁠
Follow on IG: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/harmony.inspired.ayurveda/⁠⁠
Follow on FB: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Harmony.Inspired.Health⁠⁠
Donate to the podcast: ⁠⁠https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2XEYFMMFW35RE⁠⁠

Connect with Melissa:
Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/iammelissaalves/
Website: https://www.melissaalves.com/
1 hr 1 min
September 03, 2023 How to biohack your genetics to optimise your health with Dr Lulu. Ep.118
Dr Lulu is a naturopathic physician and expert in women's health, biohacking and genetics. She is devoted to living the happiest and healthiest life through shifting, transforming and optimizing DNA.
In this episode we discuss:
- How understanding your Genetics and DNA is vital in a person's health and healing
- The power of having a holistic approach to reaching optimal health
- What impacts our genetics
- Disease and genetics
- What DNA and hormones have in common
- How your genetics affects your hormones
- Herbal medicine
- Futuristic foods
Connect with Dr Lulu: https://doclulu.com/
Ayurveda Alchemist - Become an Ayurveda Holistic Health Coach: https://harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/ayurveda-alchemist
Connect with Harmony:
Website: https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/
Join the Tribe: The Ayurveda & Women’s Health Sisterhood FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AyurvedicSoulSister
Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Harmony.Inspired.Health
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42 min
August 27, 2023 How to strengthen your intuition to optimise your health & life with Allison Sutter. Ep. 117
Allison Sutter, M.Ed., is an intuitive, channel, author, and spiritual mentor. For over eight years, she's been creating and facilitating online self-help classes for students worldwide. Her newest book, The Halfways: A Guidebook for Strengthening Your Intuitive Connection, hit bookshelves in March 2023.
In this episode we discuss:
- What is Intuition and why it is different for everyone
- How to strengthen intuition
- When to trust your intuition
- What happens when you listen to your intuition and things didn't work out as you hoped for
- Discerning between the ego and intuition
- The difference between intuition & manifesting
- How to use intuition to optimise your health
Connect with Allison: www.allisonsutter.com
Ayurveda Alchemist - Become an Ayurveda Holistic Health Coach: https://harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/ayurveda-alchemist
Connect with Harmony:
Website: https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/
Join the Tribe: The Ayurveda & Women’s Health Sisterhood FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AyurvedicSoulSister
Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Harmony.Inspired.Health
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Donate to the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2XEYFMMFW35RE

40 min
August 20, 2023 Making your life easier with menstrual cycle awareness with Briana Vilegas. Ep 116
Briana is a cycle syncing coach & host of the Hormone Rants podcast who is on a mission to bring the conversation around periods out of the menstrual health niche into our everyday lives.
The menstrual cycle & female hormones affect so much more than fertility and periods! Whether you are an entrepreneur, climbing the corporate ladder, running a household, or all of the above — when you align your to-do list(s) with your cycle everything gets easier.
Since her Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) diagnosis in 2016, Briana has experienced the transformation that is possible when you work with your 28(ish) day cycle.
Now, Briana helps her clients ditch the pressure to be the same everyday & to give themselves permission to live cyclically in a society that wasn't built for it.
In this episode we discuss:
- The four phases of the menstrual cycle
- What do the four phases feel like
- The four phases superpower
- How understanding your cycle helps you engage with the medical system
- How cycle awareness helps with inner healing
- PMDD and symptom management
Connect with Briana: www.brianavillegas.com
Ayurveda Alchemist - Become an Ayurveda Holistic Health Coach: https://harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/ayurveda-alchemist
Connect with Harmony:
Website: https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/
Join the Tribe: The Ayurveda & Women’s Health Sisterhood FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AyurvedicSoulSister
Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Harmony.Inspired.Health
Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmony.inspired.yoga.ayurveda/
Donate to the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2XEYFMMFW35RE
53 min
August 13, 2023 Why we should go back to traditional nutrition philosophies and ancestral eating with Lisa Mase. Ep 115
Lisa Mase' (pronounced Leeza Mah-zay) is a non-binary nutritionist, herbalist, food sovereignty activist, and parent. Lisa is passionate about ancestral foods, intuitive eating, cooking culturally appropriate foods, walking in the woods, and writing poetry. She speaks six languages and is inspired daily by her clients and students. She was born and raised in Italy where she learned the time-honored traditions of cultivating wellness with folk herbalism, local, seasonal food, and ancestral healing.
In this episode we discuss:
- Why Lisa became a nutritionist
- What are traditional nutrition philosophies
- What is ancestral eating
- How to take an integrative approach to nutrition
- Why dieting is not sustainable
- The role nutrition plays on our hormones, gut health & mood
- How to create a better relationship with food
Connect with Lisa: www.harmonized-living.com
Ayurveda Alchemist - Become an Ayurveda Holistic Health Coach: https://harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/ayurveda-alchemist
Connect with Harmony:
Website: https://www.harmonyinspiredhealth.com.au/
Join the Tribe: The Ayurveda & Women’s Health Sisterhood FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AyurvedicSoulSister
Follow on FB: https://www.facebook.com/Harmony.Inspired.Health
Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmony.inspired.yoga.ayurveda/
Donate to the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2XEYFMMFW35RE

53 min