The Simple Ayurveda Podcast

Cate Terry is a yoga teacher, mama and zero waste advocate. We chat about how her yoga practice and teaching style have grown, what it means to practice zero waste and practical ways to get started today.

Everything we take in is transformed into consciousness or toxins. This episode discusses two forms of toxins: self-created and environmental. Ayurveda empowers us to reduce both.

Caffeine and alcohol are two of the biggest triggers for elevating pitta dosha. In this episode I get personal about my own journey with alcohol and why I'll be sober this summer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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/

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.

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.

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/

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.

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.

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-minimalism-motherhood/ https://simpleayurveda.com/simple-ayurveda-for-mamas-an-online-course/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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.

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/

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/

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.

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

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

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.

Ayurveda could be summed up by "like attracts like, opposites create balance." The gurvadi gunas are 10 pairs of opposite qualities that can be applied to everyday decisions. Do you feel like you're rushing around? Choose a grounding Yoga class. Are you lethargic? Wake up with a brisk walk or power Yoga class. In this episode I share what they look like in my life and how you can apply them to yours.

Meet Rachel Jamison of Pickling Salt. She's studied Chinese medicine, Yoga, Ayurveda, astrology and more. She has a modern, non-conformist approach to wellness and she's not afraid to say what's on her mind. I couldn't love her more and I know you will too.

The first step in being able to cultivate gratitude in others is to fully embody it yourself. After all, how can you teach what you don't practice? In the first half of this episode I share mantras and other ways to create a gratitude mindset for yourself. In the second half I share techniques, ideas and resources for cultivating more gratitude with children.

It's not what you eat, it's what you digest. In today's episode I talk about the relationship between how you approach eating and your digestive health. It's short and sweet and will hopefully lead you to enjoy your next meal mindfully.

This episode is about seven of the most informative and inspiring books to get you started on your path of Ayurveda. I share which book will help you figure out your prakriti (the way you've always been), which cookbook is the easiest for mamas needing a last minute meal, the book that helped me release negative feelings and beliefs around having a rare health condition and the book that inspired 2018 to be the year of rhythm. https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-5-books-to-get-you-started-on-the-path-of-ayurveda/

Today's episode is the very first Q & A session where I answer your questions on Ayurveda, motherhood and minimalism.

I didn't accept the fate my doctors gave me and you don't have to either. In this episode I talk about how Ayurveda and Yoga have helped me heal from ulcerative colitis.

Boring is the new zen. I chat about why slowing down makes me boring and why I'm totally happy with that description. Pitta and vata types might relate.

Welcome to the Simple Ayurveda Podcast! In the very first episode we discuss what exactly Ayurveda is and how you can start to incorporate it into your life today. About Simple Ayurveda Website with free Modern Day Dosha Quiz Facebook Community Group Everyday life on Instagram