Many ADHD women notice something this time of year that’s hard to explain.

Their minds feel louder.

In this short New Year’s Day episode, we explore a different way of understanding that mental buzz—one that isn’t about productivity, dopamine, or mindset fixes.

Through a seasonal lens rooted in Ayurveda (a sister science of yoga), we’ll look at why winter can naturally amplify mental restlessness, anxiety, and scattered energy—and what helps soothe the nervous system instead of pushing against it.

This episode gently introduces grounding practices that support your body and brain during the slower, quieter season of winter, without adding pressure or another thing to manage.

✨ Expect reflection, seasonal wisdom, and simple ways to help your system feel safer, steadier, and more settled right now.

—CHAPTERS—

00:00 Introduction: Understanding the Busy Brain

01:06 Welcome to the Self Loved A DHD Woman's Way Podcast

01:48 Seasonal Reasons for a Busy Brain

02:55 Introduction to Ayurveda and Doshas

04:57 Understanding Vata Dosha

08:04 Balancing Vata Dosha During Winter

10:25 Grounding Practices for a Calmer Mind

15:44 The Benefits of Oiling Your Body

20:37 Additional Grounding Techniques

21:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

I got my sesame oil from https://shop.gardenofedenstores.com/products/sesame-oil?_pos=1&_sid=58ca071e4&_ss=r&variant=396380021

You can also find it (or almond oil) in the body care or beauty section of places like Whole Foods, co-ops, and possibly Sprouts or Natural Grocers.

Classic:  https://www.banyanbotanicals.com/pages/dosha-quiz

More in depth with 5 mind-body profiles (mental, emotional, behavioral, physical, fitness), offering a more nuanced view of how dosha influences both body and psychology:

https://lifespa.com/body-type-quiz-dosha-ayurveda/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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