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279 | Compassion, Peace and Body Weight

Jul 21, 202538 minEp. 279
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Episode description

Angela discusses a student question on making peace with body weight.

Learn more about:

  • Approaching this topic with curiosity and self-compassion
  • How beauty standards evolve based on current trends
  • An Ayurvedic understanding of body types and weight gain
  • The German New Medicine conflicts associated with types of weight gain
  • Clearing a backlog of stuck beliefs
  • Building self-worth and confidence

Have a question you’d like featured on the podcast? Email angela@simpleayurveda or send a DM on Instagram @angela.perger.

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Book mentioned: Move Your DNA

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