Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast is an educational podcast sharing the wisdom of Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the ancient healing tradition of India and translates to ‘Wisdom of Life’. It is a holistic approach to healing the body and mind naturally, maintaining balance and preventing dis-ease. Ayurveda is a vast science, giving us guidelines on every aspect of our life, it's the manual to life that most of us never received! The host, Colette is an Ayurvedic Practitioner and shares the teachings of Ayurveda, Yoga and various holistic health topics. Always curious and ready to learn, she will be interviewing inspirational people along the way. Her humble wish is to help you connect to your ‘true nature’ and to empower you to take charge of your health and wellbeing! Connect with Colette on her website Elements Healing and Wellbeing.

Episodes

August 13, 2025 19 mins

As we approach the threshold between summer and autumn, it's the perfect time to explore how the doshas of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha accumulate imbalance during the summer months and how this can affect your digestion, immunity, and emotional wellbeing.

In this solo episode, Colette invites you into an Ayurvedic exploration of seasonal transition, with a special foc...

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    The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast turns 8 this month and in this special anniversary episode, I’m reflecting on 8 years of sharing Ayurvedic wisdom through this podcast, in my personal practice, and in client work. Over this time, Ayurveda has taught me countless lessons, but there are 8 core insights that continue to shape how I live, heal, and show up in the world. May they inspire your own journey with Ayurveda and ...

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    In this enlightening episode, Colette is joined by Dr. Bruno Renzi, a psychiatrist, psychotherapist, and pioneer in the integration of Ayurveda into psychosomatic medicine. Dr. Renzi created and led the first integrated medicine center for psychosomatic disorders at an Italian university, bringing together modern psychiatry and the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda in a groundbreaking clinical setting.

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    Regular guest Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath, also known as Dr. J, joins Colette to explore a topic that touches his heart and the hearts of many: how to raise healthy, resilient, and balanced children with the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda.

    Kaumarabhritya (Ayurvedic pediatrics) is one of the eight classical branches of Ayurveda. ...

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    Colette explores how summer, a season of heat, light, and intensity can support sadhana, your conscious spiritual practice. Sadhana refers to any intentional, disciplined effort we make to align with our higher Self, whether that’s through meditation, mantra, prayer, mindful movement, self-inquiry, or acts of devotion.

    She explains how we can harness our inner fire (tapas) and creative light (tejas) to a...

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    July 9, 2025 33 mins

    As the weather warms, your skin might become oilier, break out more, or feel dull and irritated. These issues, including redness, inflammation, sun sensitivity, rashes, and heat bumps can indicate an increase in Pitta dosha.

    Ayurveda teaches us that skin health reflects internal wellbeing, including digestion, blood, toxins and emotions. Colette explores how to take care of your skin holistically during hot weather us...

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    Dr. Rainer Picha is an Austrian cardiologist who received his Ayurvedic training at the Maharishi Vedic University in Vlodrop, Netherlands. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of the International Maharishi AyurVeda Foundation for Health Professionals and is the Director of the Maharishi College of Perfect Health International. In addition to his leadership roles, Dr. Picha runs a medical practice in Graz, Austria, w...

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    Summer, with all its brightness and intensity, is a time when Pitta can easily go out of balance, even for those who don’t have a Pitta constitution. And when we don’t know the signs of imbalance or we ignore them, it can lead to everything from digestive issues and skin flare-ups to burnout, irritability and emotional overload.

    In this solo episode, Colette shares some of the most supportive Ayurvedic i...

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    Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. She is a certified Ayurvedic Doctor (B.A.M.S) with a degree from Rajiv Gandhi University, India. She talks with Colette about cancer with a particular focus on breast cancer and they discuss the following:

    • Ayurveda's understanding of the root causes of breast cancer from an ama (toxins), dosha...
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    In this solo episode Colette explores how Ayurveda can help us transform reactive emotions into self-awareness. Ayurveda views emotions as opportunities for understanding ourselves better. By acknowledging the energies behind our emotions, we can practice emotional alchemy, turning reactivity into wisdom. She discusses the following:

    • Emotions through the lens of Ayurveda. 
    • The emotional tendencies of the doshas.

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    Colette chats with her client Wendy who is a fitness coordinator in Bountiful, Utah. Wendy is a passionate community builder and wellness advocate dedicated to helping individuals and families live healthier, more connected lives.

    With a background in recreation leadership and a heart for mental health, she leads programs that inspir...

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    In this solo episode Colette explores listening to your body's needs and the wisdom of Ayurveda when choosing your exercise and recovery program. She discusses moving with intention and emphasizing regeneration over depletion, especially in our fast-paced culture where over-exercising is common. She covers the following:

    • Core Ayurvedic principles to consider when choosing an exercise program:

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    Life often becomes a rush of tasks, leading to a disconnect from ourselves, our breath, our inner rhythm and the rhythm of nature.
     
    Ritual helps us return to ourselves within our existing routines. It transforms mundane actions like showering or having tea into moments of presence and appreciation.
     
    Approaching self-care practices as rituals, rather than tasks that need to be check...
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    May 14, 2025 19 mins
    Spring, often referred to as kapha season in Ayurveda, shares similar qualities with the kapha dosha: cold, moist, heavy, static, soft, and liquid. We observe these characteristics in the environment through cooler temperatures and the earth saturated by melting snow or rain. This external environment significantly influences our bodies. As a result, you might experience clogged pores, increased oiliness, puffiness, skin break...
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    Colette chats with her client Julie about her recent Digestive Reset Cleanse experience and her journey with Yoga and Ayurveda. They discuss the following:

    • Julie's early exposure to Yoga and her introduction to Ayurveda.
    • Her decision to choose a supported cleanse.
    • The awareness gained during the cleanse journey.
    • Julie's experience transitioning into the vata stage of life.
    • The role of creativity in this stage of life.

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    Colette discusses sarcopenia in this solo episode. Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function that occurs with aging. It typically begins around the age of 40 and accelerates after the age of 60 and it can lead to reduced mobility, increased risk of falls and fractures, and a diminished quality of life.

    She covers the following topics:

    • The impac...
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    In this episode, Colette addresses questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community, including an insightful question about hair thinning and hair loss. She discusses the potential root causes of this issue and shares holistic tips to support healing for both body and mind.
     
    She also delves into the 20 gunas, or 10 pairs of opposites, which are fundamental in Ayurvedic healing. These qualities a...

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    Colette chats with Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP who is a globally recognized Ayurvedic + sports medicine educator with 40 years of experience. He is the author of seven health books, including bestsellers Eat Wheat and The 3-Season Diet.

    In this episode Colette chats with Dr. John about his bestselling book Eat Wheat and the fear that exists today around wheat and gluten. They discuss the following:

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    Dr. Matt Van Auken is a triple board-certified, multistate-licensed medical doctor. He has extensive, multi-specialty medical experience. He is also the founder and clinical director of The Buddha’s Medicine, an Ayurvedic medical practice in Portland, Oregon, and he loves to take on complex and ambiguous cases, in particular. 

    Colette chats with Dr. Matt about Dravya guna which is a science that tracks t...

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    Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath aka Dr. J represents a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is the CEO and Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda (USA). 

    Colette chats with Dr. J about modern day Ayurveda and finding the balance between preserving tradition and adapting Ayurveda for our world today. They discuss the following:

    • The historical roots of Ayurveda.
    • The...
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