Pretend like we're on the phone...what happened on my surgery day was not what I expected. The entire experience blew my mind. I left my mind completely open like a blank slate, no judgements or preconceived ideas or agendas. I did not allow fear or negativity into my mindset. I only allowed an openness, trust, and optimism. Early on, I decided that these cancer lumps would be the best gift EVER. And they were. This episode is part of the story.
Sep 20, 2021•14 min•Season 48Ep. 2
We all love a good vacation. But what if you could design your days to include more of the things that feel like vacation. In this Ayurveda podcast episode, learn six things you can do daily to bring more fun, celebration, rejuvenation and LIFE into the every day.
Mar 09, 2021•13 min•Season 2Ep. 47
In Ayurveda, it's kapha season, which is the second half of winter and spring! When seasons change, we have to change too — because we are a small part of the bigger picture. In this Ayurveda podcast, learn how to transition from Winter (vata) into Spring (kapha!) with these Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle recommendations.
Feb 05, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 46
In this Ayurveda podcast, let's work on your mindset. No matter the external factors in life (cause things will happen! Always!), your super power will be found when you know exactly what brings you back to a balanced and happy mind.
Dec 16, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 45
There’s VALUE in using your time wisely because you only get so many hours in the day. There’s also VALUE in consciously creating space and using it well. In this Ayurveda podcast episode we talk about how to intentionally create space to allow flow, creativity and productivity.
Nov 17, 2020•10 min•Season 2Ep. 44
In this Ayurveda podcast episode, we are talking about how to stop distracting yourself and start doing what matters. Your mindset and focus are the key! I'll give you four steps to bring focus to the things that are most important for YOU.
Oct 14, 2020•13 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Struggling to adapt? Emotions getting the best of you? In this Ayurveda podcast episode, I teach you how to let those tough emotions roll off and a technique you can use each day to adapt, solve problems, and move forward with optimism.
Aug 26, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 42
The 3rd Part in the Pitta Series is all about Pitta Spirit. Learn the things that make Pittas spirit SOAR and the things that may dampen their spirit.
Jun 09, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 41
This is the 2nd part in the Pitta Series — all about understanding the pitta mind. Pittas are drivers, leaders, controllers, and analyzers. They are witty, fully present, and great problem solvers. Learn how pitta can both help and hinder by way of their mind.
Jun 02, 2020•17 min•Season 2Ep. 40
The first of a 3-part Pitta series, today we talk about pitta dosha, specifically the pitta body. In Ayurveda, we talk about pitta skincare, the best exercise for pitta dosha and pitta balancing diet guidelines — and this episode includes all of those Ayurvedic lifestyle guidelines for our pitta friends!
May 26, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 39
How can I be my best self while taking care of everything? My friend, you don't have to take care of everything. In this Ayurveda podcast, learn 3 mindset shifts needed to calm the overwhelm and keep things simple. You are already enough.
Apr 06, 2020•16 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Feeling a little ungrounded or restless? In Ayurveda, this is vata energy. But, don't create your own vata imbalance just because you're too uncomfortable to slow down.
Mar 21, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 37
In this episode you'll learn how strong immunity is created from an Ayurvedic perspective. And, you'll learn 5 Ayurvedic practices to keep your immunity strong!
Mar 13, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Some of us in the U.S. move our clocks 1 hour forward, which also means we lose 1 hour of sleep. Here are 5 easy Ayurvedic tips to balance the spring time change.
Mar 06, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 35
Take charge of the blues with these 6 Kapha dosha remedies for depression. This episode is not just for kaphas, but vatas and pittas, too. Anybody can suffer the blues from time to time. Use these six Ayurvedic principles to create new patterns and begin to rise into a more vibrant space.
Feb 13, 2020•18 min•Season 2Ep. 34
The 3rd Part in the Kapha Series is all about Kapha Spirit. Learn the things that make kaphas spirit SOAR and the things that may dampen their spirit.
Feb 05, 2020•11 min•Season 2Ep. 33
This is the 2nd part in the Kapha Series — all about understanding the kapha mind. Kaphas are risk-averse, steady, single-focused, slow, patient & thorough. Learn how kaphas can both help and hinder by way of their mind.
Jan 28, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 32
The first of a 3-part Kapha series, today we talk about kapha dosha, specifically the kapha body. In Ayurveda, we talk about kapha skincare, the best exercise for kapha dosha and kapha balancing diet guidelines — and this episode includes all of those Ayurvedic lifestyle guidelines for our kapha friends!
Jan 16, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 31
I don't talk much about Ayurveda remedies or how to cure any sickness because in Ayurveda the rule, "it depends" is the cornerstone of treatment, causes etc., But! Sometimes we just get a cold and we can benefit from some quick Ayurveda cold remedies that actually work! So, today I share my 5 musts I do to remedy my cold (or any mild sickness), using Ayurveda.
Jan 02, 2020•15 min•Season 2Ep. 30
In this episode I give some special Holiday Helps for the food (er, weight gain), the cold (winter!), and the emotions (mindset) — so we can feel more balanced this holiday season. Enjoy these Ayurvedic holiday health tips to find balance in our mind, body and spirit.
Dec 13, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 29
“Let’s play!” Vatas have a playful and light-hearted spirit! The final episode in our 4-part vata-balancing series talks about vata spirit! In this 'Bringing Ayurveda to Life' podcast episode, learn my 4 tips to help vata dosha's spirit enlivened and perceptive without losing their ground.
Nov 29, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 28
If vata is your dosha, don't miss this vata-balancing series! This Ayurveda podcast episode focuses on how to balance a vata mind. Learn about vata mind tendencies and mindful vata tips to keep your mind centered, peaceful and focused.
Nov 21, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Learn why Ayurveda uses oils! In this vata-balancing podcast episode, we will talk about the benefits of using oils internally and externally especially for balancing vata dosha.
Nov 15, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In the 'Bringing Ayurveda to Life" episode #25, we kick off the first in a 3-part series all about vata dosha. We talk in details about what balances a vata-type body. Enjoy the extra bonus Ayurveda tips at the end!
Nov 07, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Time change in Ayurveda affects vata dosha (energy of movement), which can leave us feeling low energy, anxious, or frazzled because, well, we've made a fast change. It can take some of us weeks to adjust but the 6 Ayurvedic tips to survive the fall time change will help you slide back nicely into nature's rhythm quickly.
Oct 29, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Vata is the energy of movement in our bodies and minds. If our mind is racing or anxious, the goal is to decrease the energy of vata. We live in a vata-increasing world and often struggle to calm our racing or anxious mind. If you feel a bit anxious, this ayurveda podcast episode highlights 5 things to avoid and 5 fixes.
Oct 08, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 23
We are usually aware of the choices that are best for us but taking the action, is another story! In this Ayurvedic podcast, I'll give you 3 tips to help you STICK to those right choices and right action. "I know the right choice to make, but WHY don't I actually follow through with it?!" This relates to our buddhi, or wisdom, and it helps us make good decisions, right decisions. In Ayurveda, we call this, "Right choice, followed by right action."
Oct 03, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 22
The basic Ayurvedic nutrition guidelines have a lot to do with how we eat, not just what we eat. And, based on the 'one size does not fit all' principle in Ayurveda, nutrition is not generalized, it is personalized. This blend of personalized nutrition and eating in the right way is what Ayurvedic nutrition is all about.
Sep 25, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Oh yes, ya’ll have asked me these questions, "HeyMonicaB, why am I pooping sad little balls?" or “HeyMonicaB, how come I’m pooping pellets?” or “Monica B...I’m super embarrassed but I have super hard poop…” Whatever you want to call it, Ayurveda says you’re either at the brink of getting constipated or maybe have constipation for a while. In any case, the hard poop is coming out in little balls, and it's making you sad. In this episode are five causes of hard stools and easy constipation home re...
Sep 13, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, learn 5 diet & lifestyle tips to transition into vata season (or from summer to fall), based on Ayurveda. The "joint in the seasons" is when we can get sick because the qualities of the seasons are different. These simple transitions in diet & lifestyle, prep us for the season coming up so our body can adjust accordingly.
Sep 04, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 19
