Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Have you ever noticed that something that used to work beautifully for your body no longer does?

Perhaps the way you eat, your exercise routine, your sleep habits or even how you manage stress needs to change. Maybe you don't recover as quickly as you used to, or your body responds differently to foods, alcohol, heat or a busy schedule.

It's easy to interpret these changes as a problem and try to get back to the way things used to be. But what if your body hasn't failed you? What if it's simply giving you new information?

In this episode Colette explores how Ayurveda can help us understand our changing needs and develop a more responsive relationship with our bodies. Rather than following rigid rules or repeating old habits simply because they worked in the past, we can learn to listen, adapt and make choices that support the person we are today.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• When your body changes the rules: Why the foods, routines and activities that once supported you may no longer be right for you.
• Understanding prakriti and vikriti: How your Ayurvedic constitution remains your foundation, while your current state of balance can change with age, hormones, stress, lifestyle and environment.
• Why old solutions don't always work: How to recognise when it's time to reconsider your diet, exercise, workload, rest or other daily habits.
• My personal experience of perimenopause: How my Pitta/Kapha constitution shaped my expectations, the changes I've made to support myself, and what I've learned about listening to my body.
• Moving beyond the need to optimise everything: Why curiosity, awareness and self-trust can be more valuable than constantly trying to fix ourselves.
• Adapting without losing yourself: How changing your habits and priorities can help you remain true to yourself without being tied to an older version of who you were.

Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community

This new online community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:

• Monthly live Zoom meet-ups
• Early access to podcast episodes
• Member forums for discussion and Q&A
• Mindfulness and self-care practices
• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

This community is a conscious, supportive space to connect, learn, and grow with others walking the Ayurvedic path.

Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here- https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community

Check out Colette's online services:

1. Online Consultations - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
2. Digestive Reset Cleanse - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits
4. Reset-Restore-Renew Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources

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What happens after a cleanse or digestive reset? Have you ever finished a reset feeling better, more connected to your body and more aware of what supports you, only to gradually slip back into the habits and patterns that may have contributed to imbalance in the first place?

A reset can create a valuable pause. It can help you notice your digestion, energy, appetite, cravings, sleep and how different foods affect you. But the real value of that awareness is what you do with it when you return to everyday life. In this episode, we explore how to take what you've learned during a reset and turn it into sustainable Ayurvedic habits, without restriction, perfection or constantly needing to start over.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How a reset can deepen your awareness and connection with your body
• Why Ayurvedic food guidance isn't about creating a lifetime list of forbidden foods
• How an 80/20 approach can create flexibility without deprivation
• Why small, ordinary daily habits can be more sustainable than dramatic changes
• Moving from doing to listening and developing greater intuition and self-knowledge
• Questions you can ask yourself after a reset to understand what your body has been telling you
• Why the true purpose of a reset may be to help you come back to yourself

Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits

Inside the community, you'll find:

• Early access to podcast episodes
• Member forums for discussion and Q&A
• Mindfulness and self-care practices
• Monthly live Zoom meetups
• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

It's a conscious, supportive space to connect, learn, and grow with others walking the Ayurvedic path.

Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here:

https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community

1. Online Consultations - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits
4. Reset-Restore-Renew Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources

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What if your brain has its own system for clearing waste and the health of that system is connected to your digestion, emotions, breathing and sleep?

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. John Douillard, Ayurvedic longevity expert, to explore the fascinating lymphatic system of the brain and how Ayurveda offers a different way of understanding this important process.

Dr. John was previously my guest in Episode 388, Rethinking Gluten Through an Ayurvedic Lens, where we discussed his research connecting wheat and the brain's lymphatic system. In this conversation, we take that exploration much deeper.

We begin by looking at what modern science understands about the brain's lymphatic system and then explore how Ayurveda has understood lymph, digestion and the movement of nutrients and waste through the body.

Dr. John introduces the Ayurvedic concept of Sara, or Ahara Rasa, the first emotionally charged digestive fluid produced from the food we eat and explains its connection to the lymphatic system and the emotional centres of the brain.

We also explore the fascinating relationship between chronic stress, the diaphragm, breathing, sleep and brain lymphatic drainage, and why the health of our digestive fire, or Agni, may be important when we think about lymphatic congestion.

This conversation offers a fascinating intersection between ancient Ayurvedic understanding and emerging modern science and some simple ways we can support the natural drainage and cleansing processes of the brain.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What the brain's lymphatic system is and why it matters
• How Ayurveda understands lymph and its role in the body
• Differences between the Ayurvedic and Western scientific understanding of lymphatic function
• Sara (Ahara Rasa) and its role as the first digestive fluid produced from food
• The connection between brain lymph and the emotional centres of the limbic system
• How chronic stress can affect the diaphragm, breathing, sleep and brain lymphatic drainage
• The relationship between Agni, digestion and lymphatic congestion
• How supporting digestion may also support healthy lymphatic flow
• Practical ways to encourage healthy brain lymphatic drainage
• Why sleep, breathing and our ability to manage stress may be more important to brain health than we realise

Dr. John's website LifeSpa.com - https://lifespa.com/

This community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:

• Early access to podcast episodes
• Member forums for discussion and Q+A
• Mindfulness and self-care practices
• Monthly live Zoom meetups
• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here:

https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community

1. Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits
4. Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources

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Protein has become one of the biggest conversations in modern nutrition. We're constantly being told to eat more protein, prioritise protein at every meal, choose certain protein sources or turn to protein powders to meet our daily needs.

But Ayurveda asks us to look at food differently. Rather than focusing only on how much protein we consume, Ayurveda encourages us to consider our individual digestive capacity, our current state of balance, and the qualities of the foods we are eating.

In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Varalakshmi Yanamandra, BAMS, an Ayurvedic Doctor with 15 years of clinical experience across the UK, to explore protein through an Ayurvedic lens.

We discuss why understanding your Agni (digestive fire) is so important, how your current Vikriti (state of imbalance) can influence your ability to digest and assimilate food, and why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition.

We also explore the Ayurvedic concept of Gunas, or qualities, and how understanding the qualities of different foods can help you make more informed choices for your unique constitution and current needs.

Most importantly, this conversation is an invitation to step away from the noise and develop a deeper awareness of your own body and digestive capacity.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why understanding your individual Agni (digestive fire) and digestive capacity is so important.
• How your current Vikriti (state of imbalance) can influence your ability to digest, absorb and assimilate food.
• How understanding the Gunas (qualities) can help you make choices that are appropriate for your unique constitution and current needs.
• The different qualities of protein sources including animal protein, eggs, tofu, dairy, legumes and protein powders.
• Ayurvedic principles around food combining and protein.
• Signs that your body may be struggling to digest a particular protein source.
• How food preparation and meal timing can support the digestion and assimilation of protein.
• Why looking beyond the numbers and learning to understand your own body can help you develop greater self-trust around food and nutrition.

This isn't about deciding whether protein is "good" or "bad," or giving you another set of rules to follow. It's about learning to ask better questions: What can I digest? What nourishes me? What is appropriate for me right now?

Because when we understand our own constitution and digestive capacity, we can begin to make food choices from a place of awareness rather than simply following the latest nutritional trend.

Dr. Varalakshmi Yanamandra website https://www.drvaralakshmi.com/

• Inside the community, you'll find:
• Early access to podcast episodes
• Member forums for discussion and Q&A
• Mindfulness and self-care practices
• Monthly live Zoom meetups
• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here:

https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community

Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse

Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits

Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources

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Have you ever decided that you need to make a change and then wanted to change everything at once?

Maybe you decide you're going to eat better, exercise more, get to bed earlier, drink less alcohol, meditate every day or finally get yourself organised. We can become so focused on the result that we overlook the process of getting there.

In Ayurveda, sustainable change isn't about forcing the body into a completely different way of being. It's about understanding where we are, listening to the body and creating the conditions that allow change to happen.

In this episode, we explore why preparation is such an important part of an Ayurvedic reset and why this principle extends far beyond cleansing. Whether you're changing your eating habits, sleep, exercise, workload, relationship with technology or something more personal, the way you approach change can influence how sustainable it becomes.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why we're often drawn to dramatic transformation and immediate results
• The difference between forcing change and supporting change
• Why sustainable change requires the body and mind to adapt
• How Prakriti and Vikriti help us understand our individual needs
• The role of Agni in preparing the body for change
• How reducing excess stimulation can create more space for the body and nervous system
• Preparing the mind and moving away from perfectionism, punishment and rigid rules
• Approaching a reset with curiosity rather than focusing solely on results
• How self-awareness can gradually develop into self-trust
• Creating an environment that makes sustainable change more realistic
• Why a health plan needs room for observation and adjustment
• Learning to listen to what your body is telling you rather than simply following the rules

Join the Autumn Digestive Reset Cleanse

If you're ready to support your body through this seasonal transition, my Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins October 9th. This Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to gently remove accumulation, strengthen digestion, and help you re-establish daily rhythm while learning about your unique constitution and patterns. You'll also receive guidance, structure, and support throughout the process so that the experience becomes both healing and educational.

Here are the 2 options for the Digestive Reset Cleanse:

Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting October 9th‍ ‍- https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse

OR

Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - choose your own dates - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse‍ ‍

Check out the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community

The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:

• Early access to podcast episodes
• Monthly live Zoom meetups
• Member forums for discussion and Q&A
• Mindfulness and self-care practices
• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community

1. Online Consultations - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits
4. Reset-Restore-Renew Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources

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What happens when you stop asking your digestive system to constantly do more?

In Ayurveda, digestion is about far more than what happens in your gut. Agni, often translated as digestive fire, is the force of transformation, the process through which we digest, absorb, process and transform what we take in. And because we are constantly taking in more than just food, Ayurveda views digestion as something that can influence the whole system.

In this episode, we explore what can happen when we give digestion a little more space, simplicity and rhythm.

Colette covers the following:

• Why Agni is about much more than digesting food
• How modern lifestyles can place additional demands on digestion
• The Ayurvedic concept of Ama and why it is often misunderstood
• The connection between digestion, energy and mental clarity
• Why Ayurveda looks at digestion as part of the bigger picture rather than simply focusing on the gut
• How simplifying food, routines and daily habits can support digestion
• What you can learn about yourself when you give your digestive system a break
• How a seasonal reset can provide an opportunity to pause, adapt and reconnect with your body's signals
• Why self-awareness and self-trust are ultimately more important than following someone else's perfect routine

Join the Autumn Digestive Reset Cleanse

If you're ready to support your body through this seasonal transition, my Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins October 9th.

This Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to gently remove accumulation, strengthen digestion, and help you re-establish daily rhythm while learning about your unique constitution and patterns.

You'll also receive guidance, structure, and support throughout the process so that the experience becomes both healing and educational.

Here are the 2 options for the Digestive Reset Cleanse:

Group Digestive Reset Cleanse Starting October 9th ‍- https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse

OR

Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - choose your own dates - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse‍ ‍

The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community

The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:

• Early access to podcast episodes
• Monthly live Zoom meetups
• Member forums for discussion and Q&A
• Mindfulness and self-care practices
• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here: https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community

1. Online Consultations - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits
4. Reset-Restore-Renew Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources

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What if you didn't wait until your body was struggling before you gave it a reset?

In our modern world, we often think of a cleanse or reset as something we need to do after we've overindulged, eaten too much sugar, gained weight, or simply "fallen off the wagon." But Ayurveda takes a different, more preventative approach.

Because we are part of nature, the changing seasons affect us too, influencing our digestion, energy, routines, appetite, sleep and overall balance. In this episode, Colette explores why the transition between seasons is such an important time to pause, listen to the body, simplify and support ourselves through change.

An Ayurvedic seasonal reset is about much more than a cleanse or detox. Through the Ayurvedic principle of ritucharya, adapting our lifestyle according to the seasons, we can become more aware of how our bodies respond to environmental changes and make adjustments before imbalance becomes more established.

Colette explores the relationship between the seasons and the doshas, why supporting agni (digestive fire) is central to an Ayurvedic reset, and why cleansing should include preparation, simplicity, digestion, elimination and, importantly, rejuvenation. You'll also discover how a seasonal reset can become a powerful practice of preventative health rather than something we only turn to when something goes wrong.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why Ayurveda takes a preventative approach to health and wellbeing
• How seasonal changes can influence our bodies, digestion, energy and daily routines
• The Ayurvedic concept of ritucharya and adapting our lifestyle with the seasons
• How the doshas can accumulate and become aggravated during seasonal transitions
• Why subtle changes in digestion can be signals that your body is adapting to a new season
• Why simplifying food, routines and stimulation can support the body during seasonal change
• What an Ayurvedic digestive reset involves beyond simply "detoxing"
• Why supporting digestion and elimination is an important part of a seasonal reset
• Why the process doesn't end when the cleanse ends
• The importance of rejuvenation and rebuilding after cleansing
• Why you don't need to wait until something is wrong before supporting your health
• How to make a seasonal reset personal to your constitution, lifestyle and individual needs

Join the Autumn Digestive Reset Cleanse

If you're ready to support your body through this seasonal transition, my Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins October 9th.

This Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to gently remove accumulation, strengthen digestion, and help you re-establish daily rhythm while learning about your unique constitution and patterns.

You'll also receive guidance, structure, and support throughout the process so that the experience becomes both healing and educational.

Here are the 2 options for the Digestive Reset Cleanse:

Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting October 9th‍ ‍- https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse

OR

Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - choose your own dates - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse‍ ‍

Episode 244 - An Ayurvedic Digestive Reset Cleanse

Click here to listen to Episode 244 - An Ayurvedic Digestive Reset Cleanse to learn more about how I approach an individually tailored Digestive Reset Cleanse.

Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community

The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:

• Early access to podcast episodes
• Monthly live Zoom meetups
• Member forums for discussion and Q&A
• Mindfulness and self-care practices
• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here: https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community

1. Online Consultations - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits
4. Reset-Restore-Renew Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources

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Thank you for listening!

Have you ever noticed that when you're not feeling your best, your instinct is to do more?

Another supplement, another diet, another wellness routine or maybe another expert to follow. But what if your body doesn't need more from you right now? What if it needs less?

In this episode, Colette explores the Ayurvedic wisdom of simplicity and why creating space can sometimes be more supportive than continually adding more. Ayurveda reminds us that the body is constantly processing; not only food, but also information, experiences, emotions, stimulation and the demands of everyday life.

When there is too much coming in and not enough capacity to process it, we can begin to feel overwhelmed, disconnected and depleted. Creating space can give the body an opportunity to digest, process and eliminate what it no longer needs, while also creating room for intuition, clarity and creativity to emerge.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why our instinct to add more isn't always the answer when something isn't working
• The Ayurvedic understanding of Agni and why digestive capacity matters
• How we can become overwhelmed by the constant input of modern life
• Why simplicity can reduce the energy required to navigate our daily lives
• The difference between restriction and simplification
• How Ayurveda understands Ama as residue or accumulation from what has not been properly digested or processed
• Why creating space can support digestion, processing and elimination
• How mental and emotional "clutter" can make it harder to hear our intuition
• Why creativity often needs space rather than more stimulation
• How a seasonal reset can help us step back from unnecessary demands
• Why your body doesn't always need another protocol, supplement, diet or wellness routine
• Three simple questions to ask before adding something new to your health routine

Join the Autumn Digestive Reset Cleanse

If you're ready to support your body through this seasonal transition, my Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins October 9th.

This Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to gently remove accumulation, strengthen digestion, and help you re-establish daily rhythm while learning about your unique constitution and patterns.

You'll also receive guidance, structure, and support throughout the process so that the experience becomes both healing and educational.

Here are the 2 options for the Digestive Reset Cleanse:

Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting October 9th

https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse

OR

Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - chosse your own dates‍

https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse

Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community

The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:

• Early access to podcast episodes
• Monthly live Zoom meetups
• Member forums for discussion and Q&A
• Mindfulness and self-care practices
• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community

1. Online Consultations - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits
4. Reset-Restore-Renew Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources

Stay connected on social media:

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Thank you for listening!

You eat well, exercise regularly, meditate, manage your stress and genuinely try to take care of yourself, so why don't you feel better?

Sometimes, the answer isn't that you need to try harder or add another healthy habit. Through the Ayurvedic lens, there may be another question worth asking: Does your body currently have the capacity to digest, process and assimilate everything you're giving it?

In this episode, Colette explores why healthy habits can sometimes stop feeling helpful and how factors such as stress, sensory input, lifestyle, seasonal changes, accumulation and digestive capacity can influence how we experience our health and wellbeing. You'll learn more about the Ayurvedic concepts of Agni and Ama, why digestion involves more than just the food we eat, and why sometimes creating space, simplifying our routines and reducing unnecessary inputs can be more supportive than continually adding more.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why doing "all the right things" doesn't always mean you'll feel your best
• The Ayurvedic concept of Agni and our capacity to digest, metabolise and process
• What Ama means within the Ayurvedic understanding of incomplete digestion and metabolism
• How accumulation can occur when we're continually taking in more than we have the capacity to process
• Why stress and nervous system load can change the way we experience digestion
• Why how you eat can be just as important as what you eat
• How your digestive capacity can change with your stress, sleep, activity, age, lifestyle and the seasons
• Why sometimes the body needs less stimulation, less input and more space
• How simplifying your routine can support digestion, elimination and restoration

Join the Autumn Digestive Reset Cleanse

If you're ready to support your body through this seasonal transition, my Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins October 9th.

This Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to gently remove accumulation, strengthen digestion, and help you re-establish daily rhythm while learning about your unique constitution and patterns.

You'll also receive guidance, structure, and support throughout the process so that the experience becomes both healing and educational.

Here are the 2 options for the Digestive Reset Cleanse:

1. Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - starting October 9th
2. Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - choose your own dates‍

Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community

The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:

• Early access to podcast episodes
• Monthly live Zoom meetups
• Member forums for discussion and Q&A
• Mindfulness and self-care practices
• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here: https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community

1. Online Consultations - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits
4. Reset-Restore-Renew Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew

Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations

Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources

Stay connected on social media:

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Have you ever found yourself saying, "I'm fine," even though you know you're exhausted?

Maybe you've been living with bloating, poor sleep, low energy, headaches or digestive discomfort for so long that it has simply become your normal. You know something feels different, but life is busy, there are people depending on you, and there's always something else that seems more important.

In Episode 458, we explored how Ayurveda views symptoms as messages from the body rather than problems to simply suppress. In this episode, we take the conversation a step further and explore why we so often ignore those messages in the first place.

We've become fluent in the language of productivity, achievement and pushing through, but many of us have lost our fluency in the language of the body. We learn to override tiredness, rush through meals, ignore digestive discomfort and tell ourselves that poor sleep is "just stress" or that feeling exhausted is simply part of getting older.

Colette shares some of the patterns she has observed through her work with clients, including how easily we can adapt to feeling less well and gradually lower our expectations of what it means to feel healthy and balanced.

In this episode, we'll explore:

• Why we become accustomed to ignoring the body's early signals
• The psychology behind saying "I'm fine" when we're actually exhausted
• How modern life encourages us to push through and prioritise productivity
• Why symptoms can gradually become so normal that we stop questioning them
• The connection between youthful vitality and our ability to compensate for imbalance
• Why some of the habits we tolerated when we were younger may affect us differently as we age
• How Ayurveda encourages curiosity rather than judgement
• Why awareness is the first step towards meaningful change
• How to become more fluent in the language of your own body
• A simple daily question you can use to begin listening more closely

Join the Autumn Digestive Reset Cleanse

If you're ready to support your body through this seasonal transition, my Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins October 9th.

This Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to gently remove accumulation, strengthen digestion, and help you re-establish daily rhythm while learning about your unique constitution and patterns.

You'll also receive guidance, structure, and support throughout the process so that the experience becomes both healing and educational.

Here are the 2 options for the Digestive Reset Cleanse:

1. Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - starting October 9th ‍- https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse
2. Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - choose your own dates‍ - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse

The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:

• Early access to podcast episodes
• Monthly live Zoom meetups
• Member forums for discussion and Q&A
• Mindfulness and self-care practices
• Seasonal group challenges and reflections

Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here: https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community

1. Online Consultations - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
2. At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
3. Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits
4. Reset-Restore-Renew Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew

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