"We're not meant to feel just one thing. We are this very complicated entity."

— Austin Chason

Description:

In this episode, I sit down with yoga therapist and Ayurvedic health counselor Austin Chason for a deep, honest conversation about what healing actually looks like.

This one covers a lot of ground—from depression, overwhelm, and the pitfalls of reductionist wellness culture… to frolicking naked in the rain, late-night dinners, and why kale might not be your friend.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or confused about how to take care of yourself, this episode offers something different: nuance, compassion, and permission to start wherever you are.

⏱️ Timestamps:

0:00 – Cold open: "We’re not meant to feel just one thing..."

1:30 – Intro: How Austin and I met + why this convo matters

5:57 – Yoga as performance vs. yoga as healing

10:18 – “I drank the Kool-Aid”: when wellness gets rigid

13:45 – What depression taught Austin about the body-mind connection

17:03 – Frolicking naked, boundaries, and why containment matters

22:51 – The Self, the wave, and the ocean

26:43 – Austin on falling off the surfboard of life

29:30 – What happens when we stop arguing with reality

33:15 – Nourishment beyond macros: hunger as a signal

36:50 – Raw kale regrets & the case for cooked food

40:45 – Ayurveda, digestion, and listening to your senses

42:07 – Why you can’t always start with food

46:00 – How Austin makes seasonal recommendations in mental health

49:30 – Simplicity, softness, and planting seeds

51:11 – Why a single carrot in your ramen might be enough

52:25 – What helps Austin recharge

53:50 – What he’s learning from the food he eats

55:03 – Final message: there is help, and things can get better

56:45 – Where to find Austin

🌿 Connect with Austin Chason

Website: www.yoga4everyonelse.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoga4everyonelse/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yoga4everyonelse

Austin works with folks navigating both mental and physical health concerns using yoga therapy and Ayurvedic principles. He’s also just a damn good human. Reach out via his site to learn more about working together.

✨ Want to Work With Me?

Whether you're just starting out on your healing path or you're ready to go deeper into Ayurvedic food, seasonal rhythms, or true self-care—I'm here for it.

👉 Book a session with me: www.veronicawolffcasey.com

Let’s get you back in sync with your body, your intuition, and the bigger picture.

🌼 The Spring Digestive Reset starts March 28th!

Doors open soon for my annual Spring Digestive Reset, running March 28–April 6, 2025. This gentle, nourishing seasonal cleanse helps reset your gut, calm your mind, and clear out the winter heaviness—without raw juice or deprivation.

✨ Join here: https://veronica-wolff-casey.heymarvelous.com/shop?tag=2025%2520Spring%2520Digestive%2520Reset

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The How to Take Care of Yourself Podcast

Hosted by Veronica Wolff-Casey

Empowerment through Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science