As summer fades and we step into autumn, our immunity is tested by seasonal shifts, overstimulation, and busy modern lives. In Ayurveda, immunity isn’t just about herbs or supplements—it’s about how we move through thresholds, honor our rhythms, and give ourselves the space to digest life fully.

In this episode, I share:
🌿 Why thresholds—like waking, eating, menstruation, and seasonal changes—are powerful opportunities for strengthening immunity
🌿 The Ayurvedic understanding of immunity (vyadhi kshamatva) as “the body’s capacity for forgiveness”
🌿 Why supplements alone won’t make you resilient—and what will
🌿 Simple ways to create inner “down time” that restore your nervous system (without needing a retreat or vacation)
🌿 The principle of pacify before you purify—why it matters for every cleanse or reset
🌿 What makes the Fall Reset a unique, householder-friendly way to support digestion, immunity, and emotional balance
🌿 Why doing this work in community can amplify clarity, healing, and integration

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• Enrollment closes Sept 14 

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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overcommitted, or stuck in the myth that “you should be able to do it all” — this episode is for you.

This week, I explore a remedy that’s rarely talked about in conversations around painful periods, peri/menopause symptoms, and women’s reproductive wellbeing: spaciousness.

✨ You’ll learn:

🌿 How creating space in your life can become the most effective thing you do to reduce period pain, emotional intensity, and hormone-related symptoms
🌿 How the Vedic principles of Bindu and Brahmasthāna can guide us toward deeper alignment
🌿 The difference between working from fulfillment vs. working toward it
🌿 3 ways in which Ayurveda invites to create inner and outer spaciousness
🌿 Personal stories and honest reflections on the pressure to “do it all” — and what happens when we stop believing that myth
🌿 A teaser about an upcoming Fall offering to help you create more space and ease in your life

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In the spirit of Guru Purnima, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on the sacred student–teacher relationship and how I continue to walk the path of studentship.

Tune in to hear:

🌿 Why I follow the Vedic system to guide all areas of my life — not just health
🌿 What I was taught about the student-teacher dynamic and how I relate to it now
🌿 The deeper karma of the student–teacher relationship
🌿 Why being of service to our teachers is more than a cultural custom
🌿 What to do when a teacher you respect reveals a major flaw
🌿 One thing many modern students forget when they don’t get the results they hoped for
🌿 Where to look if you’re longing for a wise teacher — and what to watch out for

This episode is for you if you’re craving mentorship, structure, and a deeper connection to something ancient and real. Whether you're just beginning your journey or have been seeking guidance for years, may it remind you that wisdom finds those who are willing to be students.

If this episode resonates, I invite you to subscribe to my newsletter for bi-weekly insights into Ayurveda, rhythm, and sustainable wellness — and explore my 1:1 work via my website or book a consult to learn more about working together.

All my gratitude to my teachers of the past and present: Dr David Frawley, Myra Lewin, KP Khalsa, Robin Stamp, Angela Perger, Kaya Mindlin.

Your Ayurvedic Summer Guide: Cool Pitta, Soothe Vata, Feel Better

Summer can be a beautiful time — but it’s also the season when fiery Pitta energy and light, mobile Vata tend to get stirred up, leaving many of us feeling anxious, irritated, constipated, or just plain exhausted.

In this episode, I’m giving you a practical Ayurvedic guide to help you enjoy Summer — without sacrificing your digestion, your mood, or your sleep.

Tune in to learn:

🌿 The key factors that cause constipation, anxiety, and sleep disruption during the Summer months — and how to prevent them
🌿 How to make smarter, more supportive choices when it comes to Summer drinks and cooling beverages
🌿 My best Ayurvedic tips for dealing with Summer travel constipation
🌿 What Summer FOMO (fear of missing out) has to do with your health — and how to shift that energy to feel grounded and nourished
🌿 The foods that truly support your body, digestion, and mind this season
🌿 Several surprising (and pleasurable!) remedies for releasing anger, frustration, and burnout

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Your Summer can feel cool, calm, and balanced — it starts with understanding your body’s needs. Let’s dive in together.

Are you telling yourself, “I’ll start paying more attention to my body… after the [insert circumstance]”? You’re not alone. But waiting for the “perfect moment” might be keeping you stuck in patterns you no longer want to repeat.

In this episode, we explore:

🌿 What can happen when you delay starting your Ayurvedic journey — and why there’s never a “perfect time”
🌿 What Ayurveda teaches us about timing, rhythm, and integration
🌿 Common misconceptions about working with Ayurveda (hint: it’s not all early mornings and kitchari!)
🌿 What an Ayurvedic practice might actually look like in real life
🌿 How summer can quietly throw your digestion, sleep, and energy off balance — and how to respond
🌿 A reframe to help you begin — without pressure, urgency, or perfectionism

If you’ve been waiting for life to slow down before you make a change, this episode offers both clarity and compassion.

Feel inspired to take your first step today?

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Ever feel like cooking is a chore that you often rush through? Would you rather feel excitement and a sense of wonder as you're headed to your kitchen?

If that's you, I invite you to tune into this episode.

I share a segment from the opening session of Kitchen Wisdom, a 3 part workshop series, designed to help you nourish You and Yours simply and guilt-free.

This episode has the potential to ignite that spark of inspiration you've been looking for!

We discuss:

• What we can learn about ourselves and our digestion from the oldest sacred texts known to man
• What warmth, delight, courage and our metabolism have in common
• 13 aspects of our metabolism according to āyurveda
• Why ritualising the things you need to do daily (like cooking!) might just change your life

and so much more!

🍋Join Kitchen Wisdom (June 1, 8 and 15 at 6 PM CET) - select the class of June 8 or 15 - enrolling in 1 session automatically gives you access to all 3 parts of the workshop)

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Our wisdom around food doesn’t come from recipe books alone.

In this episode, I explore where true nourishment begins — through the lens of Ayurveda and the Vedic tradition — and I share 5 Ayurvedic pathways to making better, wiser food choices.

Tune in to discover:

• How home-cooked meals affect your digestion differently than takeout or packaged food
• The most important Ayurvedic principle to ensure your meals are both nutritionally and energetically balanced
• A gentle but powerful truth about what it actually takes to commit to healthier eating
• The surprising role your state of mind plays in how you eat and digest your food
• A common mistake to avoid if you want to eat better and protect your inner peace

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Kitchen Wisdom for Modern Times — my 3-part live workshop series — is now open for enrolment!

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In this episode, we’re talking all about decision-making — and why it can feel so hard to just move forward sometimes.

You’ll learn:

- The number one thing to examine if you’re feeling stuck in indecision
- The surprising power behind simple Ayurvedic routines (and why they work so well)
- A liberating thought to try on if you’ve been spinning in circles trying to make the “right” choice
- The uncomfortable truth about how indecision quietly drains your energy — and how to reclaim it

Whether you’re facing a small everyday choice or a big life decision, this episode will help you understand the root of that “stuck” feeling — and offer a gentle path forward.

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In this Q&A-style episode, I answer your questions on:

✨ Ayurvedic Skin Care — How does our skin receive its nourishment? What determines healthy, radiant skin? Why is paying attention to Vata dosha so important for those seeking a lasting glow? Plus: Ayurvedic rituals and herbs to support vibrant skin all year round.

🌿 Creating Your Own Spice Blends — Discover the most important factor to consider when crafting your own spice blends (hint: it’s not what you think!). Learn how spices influence your food’s digestibility and how to choose the best spices for you.

🍞 Sourdough & Fermented Foods — If you’ve been curious about using fermented foods medicinally, this segment is for you. I explore the Ayurvedic perspective on fermented products—how they can support or challenge your health, and when they might be best enjoyed.

📚 Books I reference in this episode:

• Women’s Power to Heal Through Inner Medicine by Maya Tiwari
• The Path of Practice: A Woman's Book of Ayurvedic Healing by Maya Tiwari
• The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook: A Seasonal Guide to Eating and Living Well by Kate O’Donnell
• Everyday Ayurveda Cooking for a Calm, Clear Mind: 100 Simple Sattvic Recipes by Kate O’Donnell

Whether you’re curious about how to glow from within or simply want to elevate your kitchen game with intentional cooking, this episode offers grounded insight and inspiration to support your healing path.

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Carbs get a bad rap in many modern wellness circles, but Ayurveda offers a more nuanced and compassionate take. In this episode, we explore the role of carbohydrates through the Ayurvedic lens. Diet culture and wellness advice can disconnect us from our inner knowing — Ayurveda invites us back.

You’ll learn:

• Why Ayurveda doesn’t villainize carbs — and how they are actually considered grounding, nourishing, and essential for many.
• Why the modern wellness world often gets this wrong (and how this confusion affects women, especially).
• When is it appropriate to consume less carbs according to Ayurveda
• How are carbs linked to our ability to feel stable, grounded and satisfied in life.

and much more!

References used: Charak Samhita New Edition

Dive deeper: LifeSpa podcast 074: Ketogenic Diet Pros + Cons 

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