Lean on Ayurveda

Your Ayurvedic Summer Guide: Cool Pitta, Soothe Vata, Feel Better

Summer can be a beautiful time — but it’s also the season when fiery Pitta energy and light, mobile Vata tend to get stirred up, leaving many of us feeling anxious, irritated, constipated, or just plain exhausted.

In this episode, I’m giving you a practical Ayurvedic guide to help you enjoy Summer — without sacrificing your digestion, your mood, or your sleep.

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Are you telling yourself, “I’ll start paying more attention to my body… after the [insert circumstance]”? You’re not alone. But waiting for the “perfect moment” might be keeping you stuck in patterns you no longer want to repeat.

In this episode, we explore:

🌿 What can happen when you delay starting your Ayurvedic journey — and why there’s never a “perfect time”
🌿 What Ayurveda teaches us about timing, rhythm, and integration

Ever feel like cooking is a chore that you often rush through? Would you rather feel excitement and a sense of wonder as you're headed to your kitchen?

If that's you, I invite you to tune into this episode.

I share a segment from the opening session of Kitchen Wisdom, a 3 part workshop series, designed to help you nourish You and Yours simply and guilt-free.

This episode has the potential to ignite that spark of inspiration ...

Our wisdom around food doesn’t come from recipe books alone.

In this episode, I explore where true nourishment begins — through the lens of Ayurveda and the Vedic tradition — and I share 5 Ayurvedic pathways to making better, wiser food choices.

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• How home-cooked meals affect your digestion differently than takeout or packaged food
• The most important Ayurvedic principle to ensure your meals are both nutritionally...

In this episode, we’re talking all about decision-making — and why it can feel so hard to just move forward sometimes.

You’ll learn:

- The number one thing to examine if you’re feeling stuck in indecision
- The surprising power behind simple Ayurvedic routines (and why they work so well)
- A liberating thought to try on if you’ve been spinning in circles trying to make the “right” choice
- The uncomfortable truth about ho...

In this Q&A-style episode, I answer your questions on:

✨ Ayurvedic Skin Care — How does our skin receive its nourishment? What determines healthy, radiant skin? Why is paying attention to Vata dosha so important for those seeking a lasting glow? Plus: Ayurvedic rituals and herbs to support vibrant skin all year round.

🌿 Creating Your Own Spice Blends — Discover the most important factor to consider when crafting your own spice b...

Carbs get a bad rap in many modern wellness circles, but Ayurveda offers a more nuanced and compassionate take. In this episode, we explore the role of carbohydrates through the Ayurvedic lens. Diet culture and wellness advice can disconnect us from our inner knowing — Ayurveda invites us back.

You’ll learn:

• Why Ayurveda doesn’t villainize carbs — and how they are actually considered grounding, nourishing, and essential for many.
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Rasayana therapies are a crucial part of the Ayurvedic toolbox, designed to enhance immunity, support longevity, and deeply nourish the body’s tissues. While specialized herbs and tonics play a role, there’s so much more to this ancient practice—yet a key aspect is often overlooked.

Tune in to discover:
✨ What Rasayana therapies are and the most commonly used modalities
✨ The forgotten aspect of Rasayana therapy that has not...

In this episode, I take you on a journey through my recent travels in Thailand, exploring three aspects of Thai culture that stood out to me from an Ayurvedic perspective.

We cover:
✨ The accessibility and integration of bodywork (Thai massage) and how it compares to Ayurvedic self-care practices
✨ The presence of the village in child-rearing and how it contrasts with modern Western parenting
✨ The role of devotion in da...

Do you ever wonder if detoxifying foods are right for you? In this episode, I break down Ayurveda’s unique approach to cleansing and why balance—not extremes—is key.

We cover:

• The two main food categories in Ayurveda: tissue-building vs. tissue-reducing
• How the seasons influence your body's natural detox process
• The hidden pitfalls of intense detox protocols (and who should avoid them)
• The safest, most effective way to support ...

Do you find yourself constantly craving sugar? You're not alone—I've been there too. In this episode, we’ll dive into:

• The Ayurvedic perspective on the sweet taste—what it really means for your body and mind
• Why refined sugar might have a place in your life (and when it doesn’t)
• What’s truly hiding behind your sugar cravings?
• Two practical Ayurvedic solutions to help you break free from excessive sugar consumption

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Have you ever considered that the way you eat dinner plays a major role in how you feel? In this episode, we explore how to set yourself up for an evening meal that is easier to digest and supports your overall well-being.

We cover:

•  The energetics of the evening and how they impact digestion
• The #1 thing you can do to help your body process your evening meal
• What to do if you’re still feeling hungry after dinner
• How to navigate lat...

This is an episode about one of the most underrated wellness habits - eating a proper lunch! This will be especially useful to those listeners who do not have a habit of eating a regular, home-made lunch.

We cover:

• A huge misunderstanding about lunch in our culture
• Why a proper lunch keeps us in sync with nature’s cycles
• Finding THE window of opportunity to start in a small way
• The 1st and 2nd best options
• Using technology to he...