The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 59

Episode #59 Colette and Amy discuss humility and how it’s such an important value in today’s world. A humble person is open-minded, curious and acknowledges that they don’t know everything. 

In this episode, Colette and Amy discuss:

• What is humility
• Over-identification with the Self
• Why we need more humility today
• Why Ayurveda is a humble practice
• The problem with spiritual bypassing
• Self-reflection to achieve clarity
• Communicating with humility
• How humility is a courageous act
• Humility and climate change
• Being humble to the intelligence of Mother Nature
• Eight psychological benefits of being humble

Episode 58

Episode #58 Colette chats with her client Melissa, a busy working mum of three about her health journey. For 3 years Melissa searched for an answer to her weight gain, poor sleep and other health issues. She tried various conventional and non-conventional methods and nothing seemed to work! In July 2018 she discovered Ayurveda and after completing a consultation and cleanse, she now has lost the excess weight, enjoys good sleep and energy, along with a clear mind.

Colette and Melissa discuss the following:

• Melissa’s health frustrations
• Understanding how Ayurveda could help her holistic health
• Implementing the lifestyle changes as a busy working mum
• Melissa’s digestive reset cleanse experience
• The before and after cleanse results
• The importance of her creative outlet
• Tips for incorporating Ayurvedic self-care into busy family life
• Setting up boundaries and being a good role model

Check out Melissa’s many creative endeavours here:

Melissa’s art: melissapaint...

Episode 57

Episode #57 Colette chats with John Immel from Joyful Belly about the seasonal foods for December. John chooses to talk about roasts and molasses for the northern hemisphere and berries for the southern hemisphere.

In this episode, Colette and John discuss the following:

• Listener question on how to cook Ayurvedically for the family using Asian and Italian spices.
• Why meat can be beneficial for a Vata imbalance in winter.
• How the winter weather effects the body.
• The beneficial blood building and warming quality of roasts. 
• The qualities of meat and the effects on each dosha.
• Using aromatic spices on meat to aid digestion.
• Black molasses – how it’s made.
• The properties of molasses and the effects on the body.
• The benefits of berries in late spring and early summer.
• Which berry is best for each dosha.

John has suggested 2 recipes from the Joyful Belly website:

• Molasses rice for the northern hemisphere
• Berry sorbet for the southern hemisphere

Episode 56

Episode #56 Colette discusses the healing practices used in Ayurveda, but most importantly she talks about the healing power that exists within YOU. Colette’s goal is to empower each client to take charge of their own health and wellbeing so that they can become their own healer, instead of outsourcing their health. 

Colette discusses the following in this episode:

• What are healing practices?
• The type of healing practices used in Ayurveda
• Why YOU are your own healer
• How to recognise the signs of imbalance in your mind/body type
• Taking charge of your health and wellbeing
• How Colette empowers her clients
• The Reset, Restore, Renew Program
• Setting intentions exercise for 2019

Episode 55

Episode #55 Colette chats with her teacher, Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath, who is a visionary, a classically trained Ayurveda doctor and an accomplished teacher representing a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India.

In this episode Colette and Dr. J discuss the following:

• The lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala that Dr. J represents
• Dr. J’s path into Ayurveda and what Ayurveda means to him
• The journey to becoming Vice President and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA)
• His role as a member of the Board of Directors of National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA)
• NAMA’s new Accreditation Council and the future of Ayurveda
• Stories of healing from Dr. J
• The benefits of studying Ayurveda with Kerala Ayurveda (USA)

For information on Kerala Ayurveda please contact [email protected] or visit their website www.keralaayurveda.us

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Episode 54

Episode #54 Anxiety, fear and stress are a normal part of life experiences. However, when these fears or worries don’t go away or become worse over time, this may result in anxiety related disorders.

Contact Colette for a FREE Discovery Call 

Colette and Amy discuss the following:

• The difference between general anxiety and an anxiety related disorder
• The shocking stats on mental health 
• The body/mind connection and why the holistic approach is necessary in treating anxiety related disorders
• How stress, anxiety and fear impacts our health physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually 
• Tips and guidelines on how to manage anxiety with Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy
• How to prevent anxiety and stress during the holiday season

Check out Amy’s course Yoga Therapy for Mental Health

You will find the links to Colette’s Pranayama (breath work) tutorial and Golden Milk recipe on her website below…

Elements Healing & Wellbeing

Thanks for listening!

Episode 53

Episode #53 Colette does a solo podcast on the importance of unveiling and expressing your ‘true nature.’ She believes that if we’re not living our truth, then we will feel that heaviness, that feeling that ‘something is not right,’ feeling unfulfilled and that we want more! This journey to self realisation is about uncovering YOUR truth and expressing that in the world so that it doesn’t ferment inside of you.

Colette shares the following in this episode:

• What were the conversations & intuition that led to this episode
• Why this topic is so important right now
• What does it mean to ‘wake up’ 
• Colette shares her ‘awakening’ journey
• The lessons and teachings from the universe
• Suggestions to unveil and nurture YOUR truth

If you would like support on this journey, take advantage of Colette’s FREE online Discovery Call

Episode 52

Episode #52 Colette talks about the Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapies called rasayanas. Rasayana, is the Science of Longevity and the main purpose of rasayana therapy is to slow down ageing, delaying the degenerative process of the body, preventing dis-ease and promoting health and wellbeing.

Connect with Colette via a FREE 15 min Online Discovery Call 

In this episode, Colette discusses the following:

• What is rasayana
• What are Ayurvedic rasayanas
• How rasanyas work in the body
• Why are they so important for our health 
• How do rasayanas promote a Sattvic mind
• Why are holistic rasayanas so important
• How do we perform a physical rasayana
• What are rayasanas for the mind
• Why is behavioural rayasana important
• How do we perform rasayana for the Soul

Check out Colette’s Daily Habits for Holistic Health course here.

Here’s the link to the Pranayama (breath work) tutorial which was mentioned in this episode.

Episode 51

Episode #51 Colette chats with John Immel of Joyful Belly about seasonal eating. They discuss sesame seeds and beetroot in this episode and cover the following:

• The qualities of sesame seeds & oil
• The uses of sesame seeds 
• The strengthening power of sesame seeds
• Sesame seeds power to boost metabolism
• When & how to enjoy sesame seeds in the diet
• The cleansing & nourishing power of beetroot
• How beetroot moves the toxic bile out of the body
• The healing components of beet leaves
• Prepping & cooking beetroot

In this episode, John recommends two recipes for you to try:

Northern Hemisphere: Sesame Seeds Treats with Ghee & Ginger

Southern Hemisphere: Pickled Beetroot

Episode 50

Episode #50 Colette chats with Amy Wheeler about love and relationships. How Ayurveda and Yoga therapy can help us to attract and maintain a sattvic relationship. They discuss:

• What is love
• The Ayurvedic phases of a relationship
• Preparing yourself for a sattvic relationship
• The power of bhavana in attracting a partner
• Amy’s bhavana story 
• The dangers of an empath/narcissist relationship
• Watch out for the ‘love bombs’
• Moving forward after a break up
• Understanding your partners dosha to create a sattvic relationship
• The appeal of a person who lives their truth
• Encouraging you to get your sexy on by living your truth

In this episode we chatted about the importance of having a daily self-care practice to ensure you’re in balance, in order to have a sattvic relationship.