The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 218

Dr. Shamini Jain is a psychologist, scientist, and social entrepreneur. In this podcast we discuss her new book; Healing Ourselves - Biofield Science and the Future of Health.

I chat with Dr. Jain about the following topics:

• The separation of conventional and alternative medicine.
• Dr. Jain's personal story.
• Our disassociation with self-healing and how this disempowerment has led to an epidemic of disease and addiction. 
• How the study of psychoneuroimmunology helped Western medicine understand the connection between the brain and the immune system.
• What is Biofield healing and the evidence-based studies.
• The stain of Vitalism.
• Dr. Jain's view on the future of medicine.

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Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more.

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Check out Dr. Jain's website healingourselvesbook.com and the Consciousness and Healing Initiative on www.chi.is

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Episode 217

Colette shares what strategy she uses to reflect on where she is in life and how she sets intentions for the year ahead.

She uses the Wheel of Life, a very simple self-assessment tool that’s commonly used in coaching. The Wheel of Life gives you a snapshot of how you’re doing in different areas of your life. The areas Colette chooses are:

1. Holistic Health 
2. Spirituality 
3. Relationships 
4. Contribution
5. Personal Development
6. Creativity
7. Career & Finances
8. Overall Life Vision

This is a wonderful visual practice to help you reflect on what you’ve achieved so far in the different areas of your life and it also helps to guide you on areas you want to give more attention to.

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Thanks to New World Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. For more information go to newworldayurveda.com.

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Download the free Vikriti or Current Imbalance worksheet here.

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Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com 

Next discounted group Digestive...

Episode 216

Bridie spent a decade trying to figure out her digestive health issues. She struggled with IBS and extreme bloating and had tried many different forms of practitioners, diets, supplements and practices with no success in finding answers.

In this episode, she explains how Ayurveda has helped her understand her mind/body type and how to live, eat and play to keep her doshas pacified.  We discuss the following:

• Bridie's struggle with digestive health issues.
• Discovering Ayurveda and living in alignment with her 'true nature' and Mother Nature.
• Healing past trauma during the Ayurveda cleansing process.
• Bridie's renewed confidence in managing her health and wellbeing.
• Manifesting new adventures with new aligned energies!

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Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more.

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Check out Bridie's website or https://www.yogacoast.online/ or email Bridie on [email protected] If you're in Tasmania...

Episode 215

Jack Stafford is an English singer-songwriter on a mission to serve others and help people overcome the materialistic message that's distorting modern society. 

After enduring years of ill-health due to exhaustion, Jack took his healthcare into his own hands and sought out holistic healing with Ayurveda. In this episode, we discuss his journey and cover the following topics:

• Finding Ayurveda as a burnt-out businessman in Amsterdam.
• Travelling the world as a troubadour.
• Spiritual healing and awakening in India.
• Becoming an Ayurvedic troubadour.
• Jack's new outlook on life and new creative venture. 
• Enjoy an a cappella performance from Jack.

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Check out all of Jack's offerings on podsongs.com

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Want to give the gift of health and wellbeing this holiday season? Email Colette at [email protected]

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Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com 

Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022.

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Episode 214

Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere returns to the podcast to discuss the negative health consequences that can manifest from suppressing our bodies natural biological and emotional urges.

We chat about the following natural urges and what can happen in our body and mind if we're continually ignoring our bodies needs:

• hunger
• urination
• thirst
• upper respiratory urges e.g. sneezing, yawning, coughing
• tears and emotions

Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website or email Victor on [email protected]

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Want to give the gift of health and wellbeing this holiday season? Email Colette at [email protected]

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Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com 

Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022.

• Online consultations
• Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you
• Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health

Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services...

Episode 213

Bozhena has worked with Colette for the past year and she shares her transformational journey with Ayurveda which includes:

• Seeking change - from low enthusiasm for life and a lack of clarity.
• Cleansing excess kapha and implementing routines.
• Discovering increased creativity and inspiration.
• Continuing on her spiritual journey.
• Bozhena's life transformation and her advice for others.

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Check out Bozhena's beautiful artwork in episode #213 artwork on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages.

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Want to give the gift of health and wellbeing this holiday season? Email Colette at [email protected]

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Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com 

Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022.

• Online consultations
• Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you
• Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health

Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call

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Episode 212

Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath is a classically trained Ayurveda doctor and an accomplished teacher representing a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is CEO of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) and is President of NAMA the National Ayurveda Medical Association in the US, with a mission to make Ayurveda as a credible profession in the Western world.

In this episode, Colette talks with Dr. J about candida, a condition that's very common today. They discuss the following:

• What is candida.
• What are the conditions in which candida grows.
• Ayurveda's view on candida.
• The stages of a candida infection.
• Clearing up the myths about candida.
• Ayurveda's approach to treating candida with the diet and lifestyle. 

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Visit keralaayurveda.us or call 888.275.9103

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Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com 

Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022.

• Online consultations
• Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to...

Episode 211

Sarah Tomlinson, an internationally acclaimed Yantrika (Yantra teacher and practitioner) returns to the podcast to discuss her process of combining Yantras and Ayurvedic Astrology. Yantras are geometric symbols that contain the specific energy of a planet or deity.

In this episode, Colette and Sarah discuss the following:

• Colette's update on chanting to Ganesha since episode #201 and how it helped secure a new home.
• Sarah's process of combining yantras and Ayurvedic astrology in her consultations.
• A sample consultation, where Sarah reads Colette's chosen yantras.
• The importance of creative play.
• The eight archetypes or areas of potential.

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Visit Sarah's website sarahyantra.com to find her books, events, offerings and social media links.

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Next discounted seasonal cleanse starts January 21st, 2022!

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Visit Colette's website elementshealingandwellbeing.com for

• Online consultations
• Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you
• Educational programs - Daily...

Episode 210

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and co-founder of Bhagavat Life, the only Ayurvedic culinary school in Manhattan.

She and her husband Prentiss also own Divya’s Kitchen, an Ayurvedic restaurant in Manhattan. Divya is the author of 'What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen.'

In this episode, Divya answers questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Community and Divya's Kitchen Community. She answers the following questions:

• Can you please speak about the use of tofu and tempeh in Ayurvedic cooking?
• Can/do you ever use peanuts?
• I am curious about the use of chutneys and pickles in Ayurvedic cooking. What is the purpose of chutney in a meal?
• I’m cooking for the holidays. Do you have any suggestions on how to plan a holiday feast and keep the recipes tridoshic?
• How do you drop perfectionism in cooking and eating?
• Tips for staying hydrated as it gets colder and drier outside? Are there recipes you find hydrating?
• What's...

Episode 209

Dr. Bhaswati Bhattacharya is a physician-scientist bringing the wisdom and science of authentic medicines such as Ayurveda back to the people. She is Harvard-educated, licensed, board-certified, trained in family medicine and preventive medicine. Dr. Bhaswati is the director of The DIN-acharya Institute in NY.

In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. Bhaswati about overwhelm which is having negative consequences on our health and our societies. They discuss the following:

• How we experience overwhelm in our world today.
• The impact of overwhelm on our health and in our society.
• How competition and comparison lead to overwhelm.
• Ayurveda's teachings on Manobala - 'Strength of Mind'.
• The importance of being in the present moment.
• How dinacharya or daily self-care routines can provide a framework for our day, preventing overwhelm.

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Visit Dr. Bhaswati's website www.drbhaswati.com

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