This episode is a chat with my very first yoga teacher, Diana Vitarelli from Dhyana Yoga in Philadelphia. She has been teaching yoga for 25+ years and it was during my first yoga teacher training with her in 2011 that the seed of Ayurveda was planted in my mind. We talk about everything from life purpose, Brene Brown and shame/vulnerability, yoga and Ayurveda in everyday life, cutting yourself some slack and coffee.
Jun 10, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 39
Hadas Knox is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and author (her book is The Holistic Antidepressant Diet). She’s also a toddler mama. We chat about TCM and the seasons, intuitive eating, conscious consumerism and using food as medicine to heal emotional issues. She is a wealth of knowledge and compassion.
Jun 03, 2019•46 min•Ep. 38
This episode is a Q & A session based on your questions. Topics include basic kitchen staples, figuring out ways to handle when family members don’t want to eat Ayurvedic foods, thoughts on tofu and gauging how much commitment you really need to Ayurvedic eating.
May 27, 2019•21 min•Ep. 37
Leslie Genchi is a clinical herbalist based out of Orange County, California. We chat about wild plants as nourishing herbs, juicing as a powerful depletion therapy, the Ayurvedic way to use fresh juices, astro herbalism and more. She has a powerful relationship with the plant world that is absolutely contagious.
May 21, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 36
Meet Hilary. She’s been practicing Ayurveda for 20+ years and lives a simple farm life on Vancouver Island in Canada. We chat about her No Spend year, how she meal plans with the weather in mind, reducing food waste and modifying Ayurveda for everyday life. She is truly a simple living inspiration.
May 13, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 35
Kira is a maternal wellness coach that helps women drop the guilt and worry of motherhood and step into flow and ease. We chat about postpartum health, hormonal balance, depletion, fertility & miscarriage as well as the sacred pause and conscious parenting.
May 06, 2019•56 min•Ep. 34
This is in response to a question from the Simple Ayurveda Community. I share some of the household items I use to make practicing Ayurveda easier as well as why I firmly believe less is more.
Apr 29, 2019•15 min•Ep. 33
This one is a little bit personal. I share some doubts I’ve had about Ayurveda and why I’m over them as well as some of my own mistakes along the path of wellness. I also talk about why some Ayurveda is better than none and how I’m over trying to get Ayurveda “right.” I hope you’ll join in this journey of imperfect Ayurveda.
Apr 22, 2019•18 min•Ep. 32
Mira is a Montessori-trained homeschooling mama who practices Ayurveda while currently living in an RV. She shares why she’s so passionate about Montessori style education and how she finds balance as a mama while living in a tiny space. Episode Show Notes
Apr 15, 2019•22 min•Ep. 31
This episode is a Q & A session based on your questions through social media. Topics include the microwave, finding variety in Ayurvedic food, herbs and seasonal allergies.
Apr 08, 2019•14 min•Ep. 30
This is a continuation of Episode 28: The Confidence to Practice Ayurveda . I share ways to create your own network online, in person and through professional support. Show Notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-29-finding-an-ayurveda-support-system/
Apr 01, 2019•19 min•Ep. 29
What do you do when your partner, friends or family don’t practice Ayurveda? Today’s episode shares practical ways to handle this very common situation.
Mar 25, 2019•29 min•Ep. 28
Although I wholeheartedly believe in the healing power of Ayurveda, I still choose to stay in the Western medical system. In this episode I explain the difference between Ayurveda and Western medicine, why I continue to see my doctors regularly and how I use Ayurvedic philosophy to lessen any damage from my recommended yearly colonoscopy. My hope is for you to think about how you can integrate Ayurveda into your medical care in a way that is nourishing and healing.
Mar 18, 2019•19 min•Ep. 27
In this episode I answer your questions of how and why we are living in an RV with two small children along with the benefits and challenges of practicing Ayurveda in a small space. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-26-ayurveda-rv-life-with-kids/
Mar 11, 2019•18 min•Ep. 26
Meet Kiah, a vegan yoga mama and aspiring plant-based chef. We chat about bedtime rituals with little ones, acknowledging and honoring the menstrual cycle and letting go of what isn’t helpful anymore.
Mar 05, 2019•23 min•Ep. 25
Meet Jessica, an artist and naturally-minded mama of two little ones. She incorporates natural art in simple, easy ways to create grounding energy for herself and her family. She’s also made a number of small shifts around self care that have really added up to more overall happiness and well being. I know you will be just as inspired by her as I am.
Feb 25, 2019•41 min•Ep. 24
What is the basic nutrition of the soul? For mamas, I think it’s really important we figure out the simple things that make us happy and then consider the way that we can include our children in those hobbies or activities so that we don’t feel deprived. For me, it’s a daily yoga practice and time in nature. In this episode I share why and how we don’t bring toys with us to the beach or park, plus a basic introduction to nature journaling with kids. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-23-minimali...
Feb 19, 2019•29 min•Ep. 23
The energies of the doshas are spread throughout the day during certain times. We can use this to our advantage by creating a daily rhythm that aligns with what’s already occurring in nature. Show Notes: https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-22-the-doshic-times-of-day/ Simple Ayurveda for Mamas: https://simpleayurveda.com/simple-ayurveda-for-mamas-an-online-course/
Feb 12, 2019•25 min•Ep. 22
This is a casual question and answer session where I chat about what you’ve been asking me through social media. Today’s topics include kitchari without the rice, proper food combining with fruit, the chemicals in decaf and what microphone I use for podcasting. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-21-q-a-kitchari-fruit-decaf-coffee-podcasting/
Feb 05, 2019•16 min•Ep. 21
Start with yourself, keep things simple and get the kids involved in the kitchen. In this episode I share more tips and ideas to include your family in your Ayurvedic lifestyle. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-20-getting-your-kids-to-eat-ayurvedically/
Jan 29, 2019•19 min•Ep. 20
Rachel Jamison is back! She was my first interview ever in episode 8 where she shared her modern, nonconformist views of Ayurveda. In this episode she explains what Vedic Astrology is, how it applies to society in general as well as how you can use it in your own life. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-19-interview-with-rachel-jamison/
Jan 22, 2019•38 min•Ep. 19
Sonja is an intuitive healer with a strong foundation in yoga and Ayurveda. She is also a mother and totally relatable, yet wise. She shares ways to tune into your own intuition and make Ayurveda applicable in new and foreign circumstances. https://simpleayurveda.com/ayurveda-intuition-motherhood/
Jan 15, 2019•25 min•Ep. 18
Proper food combining keeps your digestive system health and strong. This episode shares the basics and how to incorporate the rules into your everyday life. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-17-proper-food-combining/
Jan 08, 2019•13 min•Ep. 17
In today’s episode I answer your questions about figuring out your dosha and what to do when you have two equal doshas. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-16-q-a-whats-my-dosha/ Join the free Simple Ayurveda Book Club hosted online in the SA Community Facebook group . For January we are reading Healing Your Life: Lessons on the Path of Ayurveda by Dr. Marc Halpern....
Jan 02, 2019•15 min•Ep. 16
We are walking around attracting and manifesting whether we’re conscious of it or not. Ashley shares how to set intentions to actively create the life you want. Ashley is a spiritual life coach for entrepreneurs, yoga teacher and all around fun source of light and energy. I am a huge fan of her podcast and I know you will find her just as inspiring as I do. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-15-interview-with-ashley-gordon/...
Dec 26, 2018•23 min•Ep. 15
The five elements are the building blocks of everything in nature. As human beings, we are a part of nature. You can use the foundation of the elements to create healing in any area of your life. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-14-the-five-elements-in-everyday-life/
Dec 18, 2018•24 min•Ep. 14
For me, simplicity means lightness and freedom. It’s one of my core values and it’s a guiding force in my life. In this episode I share how you can figure out your own core values, what they look in real life and how Ayurveda really can be simple. Get your free core values "cheat sheet" to figure out yours today.
Dec 12, 2018•15 min•Ep. 13
What’s your dosha and why does it matter for how you practice yoga? Ayurveda wisdom suggests that everything we do takes us toward or away from balance. What you practice on your mat should be what you need in life. In the first half of this episode I talk about how to figure out your current state of being. In the second half I offer yoga suggestions based on what would help balance your dosha. Simple Ayurveda for Yoga Teachers...
Dec 04, 2018•25 min•Ep. 12
This is the information I craved when first learning about Ayurveda. This episode is about what to choose when you’re dining out at an All American or Mexican restaurant, why pancakes are a better choice than toast and which alcoholic beverage is least damaging for your dosha. Get your free guide for What to Eat While Dining Out
Nov 27, 2018•19 min•Ep. 11
In this Q & A episode I answer your questions about food including veganism, meat eating, Ayurveda with kids and what I eat in a day. I also explain the difference between Yogic and Ayurvedic diets.
Nov 20, 2018•24 min•Ep. 10
