The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 337

Kate O’Donnell is a three-time bestselling author, a highly sought-after speaker and the founder of the Ayurvedic Living Institute where she has educated a generation of practitioners. Kate’s highly anticipated new book Everyday Ayurveda for Women's Health drops April 2024 and Colette discusses this book with Kate in this episode. They cover the following topics:

• Why Kate wrote this book and how she would like readers to use it.
• The Ayurvedic perspective on hormones.
• The effect of stress on our hormones.
• The importance of agni (digestion) for hormonal health.
• Recipes for enhancing digestion, ojas and hormones.
• The importance of living in tune with our current stage of life.

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Episode 336

Colette answers the following questions from listeners:

1. Lydia - I feel like my energy has been low the past few weeks and I’ve made an effort to get to bed earlier, however, I still feel so tired throughout my day. How do I boost my energy?

2. Pamela - I know that living in tune with the Circadian rhythms is important in Ayurveda and I have been intentionally doing that for several months now but my bowel movements are still happening later in the day, is this a problem? Also, I have excess weight and I feel it’s due to overeating, can you give me some advice on how to stop overeating please?

3. Shirley - I find that stress is really affecting my health and I’m trying to reduce stress in my life, however, I can’t protect myself from outside stress. How do we build up our resilience to stress?

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Episode 335

Ayurveda considers brahmacharya (sexual energy and desires) to be one of the 3 pillars of health along with proper management of food (ahara) and sleep (nidra). According to Ayurveda sex is not limited to reproduction and pleasure but that the management and balance of sexual energy is vital for the flow of ojas.

When ojas is plentiful it promotes mental and physical strength, endurance, strong immunity, healthy reproductive tissue, generous reserves of energy, compassion, love, empathy, creativity and contentment. Therefore, we need to be aware of the management and balance of sexual energy as it’s of paramount importance to the flow of ojas and our longevity.

In this episode Colette shares the following Ayurvedic guidelines:

• Sex and the doshas of vata, pitta and kapha.
• Daily, seasonal and lifetime guidelines for managing sexual energy.
• Rejuvenating food to support your body and boost ojas.
• Ayurvedic herbs for a healthy libido and rejuvenation.

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Episode 334

Linda works as a body-oriented psychotherapist and specialises in developmental trauma. She recently discovered Ayurveda and decided to sign up for the Digestive Reset Cleanse as she felt her body/mind needed the reset. In this episode Colette chats with Linda about the following:

• Her work as a body-oriented psychotherapist.
• How she discovered Ayurveda.
• The consultation and cleanse experience.
• The shifts she experienced in her body and mind.
• How this cleanse has helped deepen her connection in her work. 

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Episode 333

Jwara translates to ‘that which torments’ and in the classical Ayurveda texts the description of jwara includes a variety of conditions which includes changes in body temperature, compromise of metabolic function, discolouration and aches. These symptoms can be correlated to fever and also be an indicator of inflammation in the body.

Ayurveda shares some fascinating insights into jwara and this is what Colette shares in this episode:

• The causes of jwara.
• The eight different types of jwara.
• The six classifications of how jwara can affect the tissues of the body.
• Prakruta jwara vs. vaikruta jwara
• The three stages of jwara and the recommended Ayurvedic treatment.

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Episode 332

Carolann was on a journey to calm her anxiety which was a result of increased stress in her life. She experienced a restless mind, brain fog, sleep issues, low concentration, heated emotions and psoriasis.

She had a strong belief in self-help and started researching ways to heal her body and mind. This is when she came across Ayurveda which led her to her Reset-Restore-Renew journey. In this episode Colette chats to Carolann about the following:

• Carolann's discovery of Ayurveda.
• The Reset-Restore-Renew experience.
• How Ayurveda helped her with self-acceptance.
• The intuitive mind vs. the rational mind.
• Feeling empowered to take charge of her health and wellbeing.
• Eating to nourish vs. eating for comfort.

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Episode 331

Our regular guest, Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Sujatha about common ailments that can occur during the change of seasons. They discuss the following:

• Why we are prone to sickness during the transition of the seasons.
• What's happening in the body when we get sick.
• The difference between cold and flu symptoms and their effect on the body.
• How we can prevent these ailments.
• Ayurvedic tips for treating cold, flu and stomach bugs.

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Episode 330

Allergies can make life challenging for many people as the symptoms can really impact day-to-day life. In this episode Colette talks about how allergies can manifest differently in each dosha type:

• The kapha dosha when aggravated can manifest in congestion, mucus, phlegm, runny nose, watery eyes, chesty cough, feeling lethargic, heaviness in the body and a foggy mind. There can also be sluggish digestion and elimination, water retention and swelling.

• The pitta dosha when aggravated can manifest in inflammation in the respiratory system e.g. sinusitis, bronchitis. Inflammation on the skin e.g. rashes, hives, psoriasis, allergic dermatitis, eczema. Other symptoms could include headaches, migraines, burning or bloodshot eyes, stomach upset, heartburn, indigestion and excess heat in the body.

• The vata dosha when aggravated can manifest in respiratory symptoms like wheezing, sneezing or difficulty breathing. Digestive issues like excessive gas and bloating,...

Episode 329

Dr. Tom O'Bryan is a renowned functional medicine expert in environmental medicine and a leading voice in the field of holistic health and wellness. With an impressive career dedicated to uncovering the hidden impacts of environmental toxins on family health, Dr. O'Bryan offers invaluable insights into nurturing healthier generations.

He holds teaching faculty positions with the Institute for Functional Medicine and the National University of Health Sciences. He is the author of You Can Fix Your Brain and The Autoimmune Fix. His new docuseries The Inflammation Equation: Encoding the Steps for Optimal Wellbeing will livestream on April 4th, 2024. 

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In this episode, Colette chats with Dr. O'Bryan about the following:

• The most common sources of environmental toxins.
• How environmental toxins affect fertility and pregnancy.
• Organic vs. inorganic foods and the effect of inflammation in the body.
• The effects of gluten on...

Episode 328

Anuradha Gupta is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, soon to complete her Ayurvedic Doctor program from Kerala Ayurveda, where she is a guest faculty, content specialist and Ayurvedic Practitioner student mentor. She is also an Engineer, MBA, 200 Hr Yoga teacher, social Justice advocate and a volunteer with Project Welcome Home Troops.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental and behavioural disorder that develops from experiencing a traumatic event. Anuradha has presented at the National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA) and she shares this information with us and we discuss the following:

• Definition of PTSD and what can cause this disorder.
• Anuradha's personal interest in studying this topic.
• The effect of PTSD on the mental vikriti.
• Ayurvedic approach to managing PTSD.
• Diet and lifestyle suggestions.
• Case studies of PTSD management in animals and humans.
• Building up resilience to stress and traumatic events.

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