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Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

365 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 164 ratings

The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast empowers you to take charge of your health and wellbeing! Ayurveda is the ancient healing tradition of India and translates to ‘Wisdom of Life’. Ayurveda teaches us how to live in tune with nature and our unique mind/body type in order to maintain balance and prevent dis-ease. It's a vast science, giving us guidelines on every aspect of our life. Ayurveda is the manual to life that most of us never received!
Connect with Colette on her website elementshealingandwellbeing.

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Episodes

Ayurvedic Postpartum Care & Breastfeeding - 100

October 03, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 50.2 MB

This is the 3rd episode in a 3 part series on Ayurveda and Pregnancy. Episode #95 covered preconception and preplanning for pregnancy. Episode #97 covered the Ayurvedic diet and lifestyle during pregnancy. In this episode Vaiyda Meenakshi and Colette discuss postpartum care and breastfeed and cover the following topics: The doshas aggravated during childbirth. The three phases of postpartum care. The benefits of warm oil massages. Herbal bath and poultice recipes to prevent infections...

Ayurvedic Herbs - 099

September 26, 2019 03:00 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MB

Colette talks about four well respected healing herbs used in Ayurvedic medicine: Ashwaghandha Shatavari Fenugreek Triphala She covers the following for each herb: The origin of the herb The energetics of each herb: Taste/Rasa Energy/Virya Post Digestive Effect/Vipak  Benefits of each herb Have questions? Join the conversation over on the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group. Check out all the details on Colette's French Riviera Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13t...

Eating Disorders, Body Image & Ayurveda - 098

September 19, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 28.1 MB

John Immel from Joyful Belly and Colette discuss eating disorders, body image and how Ayurveda can be extremely supportive in the healing journey. They discuss the following: Why Ayurveda is a great support structure for eating disorders. What is an eating disorder. How Ayurveda helps us connect with our 'true hunger'. How 'true hunger' manifests differently for each dosha type. Pacifying the aggravated doshas in different eating disorders. The Ayurvedic healing journey. Body dy...

Ayurvedic Diet & Lifestyle Advice for Pregnancy - 097

September 12, 2019 03:00 - 58 minutes - 47.4 MB

This is the second episode in a three part series on Ayurveda and pregnancy. Ayurvedic Physician Meenakshi Gupta and I discuss the pregnancy and lifestyle advice given by Ayurveda. We discuss the following: Do's and Don'ts during pregnancy. Lifestyle advice from Ayurveda. The effect of proper nourishment for Mum and baby. How the Ayurvedic pregnancy diet can prevent common pregnancy complications. Month by month dietary advice. Herbal advice during pregnancy. Conditioning the sk...

Ayurveda Marma Therapy - 096

September 05, 2019 03:00 - 51 minutes - 41.7 MB

Ayurvedic Doctor, Madison Madden chats with Colette about the ancient Ayurveda practice of Marma Therapy. A therapy which focuses on manipulating the subtle energy or Prana of the body in order to support the healing process. Madison and Colette discuss the following: What are the origins of Marma therapy. What are Marma points. How are Marma points used in Ayurvedic therapies. How does Marma therapy work. Which are the most powerful Marma points on the body. Self-stimulation of M...

Ayurvedic Preconception & Preplanning for Pregnancy - 095

August 29, 2019 03:00 - 59 minutes - 47.6 MB

Ayurveda helps us to understand the importance of preconception or garbhasanskar and the profound effect it can have on conception and the developing fetus. I chat with Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta about this subject and we discuss the following: What is garbhasanskar (preconception). The importance of preconception for both parents. Mentally preparing for pregnancy. Cleansing the body before conception. Beneficial herbs before and during pregnancy. Do's and don'ts during preconception ...

Celebrating 2 Years! - 094

August 22, 2019 03:00 - 36 minutes - 29.1 MB

In this special 2 year anniversary podcast episode, Colette looks back to the launching the podcast, discusses some common questions on Ayurveda and looks to the future of the podcast. There's also a special competition to celebrate the 2nd anniversary! Contact Colette [email protected] Some of the common questions Colette answers are: Is there a special Ayurvedic diet. How to make the right food choices. How do I eat for my constitution. How do I know when or whic...

B Corps - Conscious, Inclusive and Sustainable Businesses - 093

August 15, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes - 46.7 MB

Certified B Corporations are businesses that have the highest integrity of verified social and environmental performance. These businesses are not just about profit, they’re purpose-driven businesses with a more sustainable approach to business, incorporating the people and the environment. In this episode, I chat with Erin Douglas who's Banyan Botanicals Corporate Responsibility and Community Relations Manager. Banyan Botanicals just became a certified B Corp business and Erin tells us al...

Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus - 092

August 08, 2019 03:00 - 28 minutes - 23.4 MB

The dhatus are the tissues of the body. Dhatu translates to ‘that which holds together’ because the dhatus/tissues support the body and give it shape, holding it together. The dhatus are made from and nourished by the food we eat. There are 7 dhatus or tissues in the body according to Ayurveda and in this episode, Colette explains the fascinating tissue nutrition system and how the nutrition is a step-by-step process of nourishment from the gross to the subtlest dhatu which is our reproducti...

Addiction, The Vagus Nerve & Ayurveda - 091

August 01, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere discusses his research into addiction and the vagus nerve. He explains how Ayurveda and Yoga can bring the body into the rest and digest mode or the parasympathetic mode and in turn restore balance to the body and mind. We discuss the following: How does imbalance or dis-ease begin in the body/mind. What are the biggest factors in the cause of addiction. What is the vagus nerve and it's role in the body. What is the fight, flight, freeze and immobilisati...

Ayurveda and ADHD with Vaidya Meenakshi - 090

July 25, 2019 03:00 - 56 minutes - 45.7 MB

Vaidya Meenakshi Gupta shares her findings from three years of clinical research on ADHD - Learning Disabilities in Children. The research experience includes literacy research as well as clinical trials with Ayurvedic herbs. We discuss the following: What is ADHD. The types of ADHD. Vaidya Meenakshi's reasearch. How Ayurveda views ADHD. What doshas are aggravated in ADHD. Vaidya Meenakshi's protocol with ADHD clients. The role of diet in ADHD. Dietary tips for mental health, ...

Healing Herbs - Mint, Rosemary & Neem - 089

July 18, 2019 03:00 - 28 minutes - 23 MB

Mother Nature gives us these wonderful herbs to help heal our body and mind naturally. Discover the healing qualities of the following herbs in this episode: Mint has one of the highest antioxidant capacities of any food meaning that it protects our cells against the effects of free radicals. Rosemary has been shown in scientific studies to improve memory, reducing and preventing cognitive dysfunction and brain ageing. Neem herb comes from the neem tree and it has so many medicinal bene...

Importance of Diversity with Amy Wheeler - 088

July 11, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

Colette and Amy Wheeler discuss the importance of diversity not only in the Ayurveda and Yoga communities, but also on a global level. They discuss the following: The dimensions of diversity. How nature shows us the importance of diversity. Diversity in the Ayurveda and Yoga community. How privilege can cause a lack of awareness. The importance of being open, humble and curious. Why we need to think holistically and globally. The numerous benefits of diversity. Tips on bringin...

Finding Ayurveda and Yoga in India - 087

July 04, 2019 03:00 - 42 minutes - 34.3 MB

I receive lots of emails asking for advice on how to choose the right Ayurvedic treatment center or Yoga school in India? And so, in order to answer those questions, I chat with Vijay Kumar Karai who’s the founder and CEO of AyurUniverse. AyurUniverse has an amazing easy-to-navigate online platform which allows you to search, evaluate and book a tailored wellness package. In fact, it is the only one-stop wellness platform offering thousands of healthy solutions including; Yoga, Ayurveda, M...

Q&A - Digestion, OCD, Probiotics, Weight Gain and more! - 086

June 27, 2019 03:00 - 39 minutes - 32.2 MB

Colette answers listeners questions on a range of topics which include: Improving digestion without aggravating Pitta dosha. Lacto-fermented foods that won't aggravate the Pitta dosha. Ayurveda's perspective on Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Ayurveda's advice on gaining weight. Book a free 20 min online Discovery Call here. French Riviera Ayurveda and Yoga Retreat Oct 11-13th, 2019. Breath work tutorial video (see episode #25). Thanks for listening!  

Menopause and Ayurveda- 085

June 20, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

Ayurvedic Doctor Pratibha Shah speaks about the ‘No Pause Menopause’ and the importance of preparing for this natural transition so that you can experience it with grace and dignity and in the most optimal state of being. Colette and Dr. Shah discuss the following: What is menopause. The three types of oestrogen. Typical symptoms of peri-menopause. The dosha-specific menopausal symptoms. Impact of menopause on women. Power of community during life transitions. Dr. Shah's five A'...

Ayurveda, Anxiety and Depression - 084

June 13, 2019 03:00 - 46 minutes - 37.7 MB

Madison Madden is an Ayurvedic Doctor who partook in a panel presentation at the NAMA conference on Integrative Management of Anxiety & Depression. Madison's focus was on the connections between Ayurveda and modern science as it relates to anxiety and depression and this is what we discuss in this episode. We cover the following topics: Madison's definition of anxiety and depression. What is the Hypothalamus-Pituitary-Adrenal axis and how does it relate to our stress response system. Ho...

Loneliness and Disconnection - 083

June 06, 2019 03:00 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MB

Amy Wheeler and Colette discuss the loneliness epidemic sweeping our modern world, which is causing us to disconnect with each other. We’re not only disconnecting from each other, but also disconnecting from our ‘true nature’ and Mother Nature and all this has a detrimental affect on our holistic health. Amy and Colette discuss the following: Connection is a fundamental necessity. The stats on loneliness. Amy's feelings of loneliness in her life. The different types of loneliness. ...

Healing Herbs 101 - 082

May 30, 2019 03:00 - 28 minutes - 23.4 MB

Nature provides us with amazing natural medicine and in this podcast episode Colette discusses three common herbs and their powerful benefits for the body and mind. She discusses: Parsley - did you know that parsley qualifies as a ‘chemoprotective’ food i.e. cancer preventing. Learn about the other benefits of parsley and what Ayurveda has to say about this healing herb. Cilantro/Coriander is a powerful, cleansing agent that specifically targets toxic metals in the body. This herb has so ...

Healing The Thyroid With Ayurveda by Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum - 081

May 23, 2019 03:00 - 57 minutes - 46.1 MB

Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum undertook a 17-year one-on-one internship with Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra, an award-winning herbal formulator who hailed from a 5,000 -year-old family lineage of Raj Vaidyas, treating the royalty of India. During her internship, Vaidya Mishra taught her how to treat practically every disease, making over 500 herbal formulas for all the problems they were treating together. Dr. Teitelbaum shares this wisdom in her first book, Healing the Thyroid with Ayurveda: Natural T...

Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy & The Mind with Amy Wheeler - 080

May 16, 2019 03:00 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MB

Amy Wheeler shares information from her presentation at the NAMA conference and also her other notes from the conference which focused on Ayurveda and the Mind. She shares the following: Amy's presentation titled 'Ayurveda Yoga Therapy for Stilling the Mind' - we constantly experience thoughts, feelings and sensations that can disrupt our concentration and disturb our peace of mind. Both Ayurveda and Yoga give us the tools that turn our minds away from chaos and rigidity and toward one-poin...

NAMA Conference - Ayurveda & The Mind - 079

May 09, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

Colette attends the National Ayurveda Medical Association (NAMA) conference and the focus this year is 'Ayurveda and the Mind'. She gives us an insight into the conference and speaks with some of the presenters along with sponsors and attendees.  Click here to get in touch with Colette or to book a consult/program. Colette chats with the following people: Dr. Meenakshi Gupta on her pre-conference practicum - 'Vedic herbal formulations for healing the mind' and her work with ADHD. Cole...

Dharma Parenting For A Happy & Fulfilled Child - 078

May 02, 2019 03:00 - 58 minutes - 46.7 MB

Colette talks with Dr. Robert Wallace who is a pioneering researcher on the physiology of consciousness. He is the author of a number of books and has travelled around the world giving lectures at major universities and institutes on consciousness-based health programs. Contact Colette and find all her services and events here! In this episode, Colette talks with Dr. Wallace about his book Dharma Parenting - Understand Your Child’s Brilliant Brain for Greater Happiness, Health, Success &...

Spring Foods For Your Dosha - 077

April 25, 2019 03:00 - 35 minutes - 29 MB

At this time of year we’re transitioning from Winter or Vata season, which is governed by the elements of space and air into Spring or Kapha season, dominated by the elements of earth and water. Ayurveda gives us guidelines on how to choose the right tastes and foods to help keep our body and mind in balance and prevent Spring sickness. Join the Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course starting April 27th! In this episode, Colette gives guidelines from Ayurveda on how to navigate this sea...

Conscious Aging with Ayurveda and Yoga - 076

April 18, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 51 MB

Colette chats with Amy Wheeler about how our modern society doesn't like to discuss aging! We like to hide our wrinkles and any signs of aging, including hiding our elders away in retirement homes so we don't have to be reminded that it's our future too. Colette and Amy discuss how to be more accepting of our aging and be more conscious about this transition and conscious of the treatment of our elders. Join Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course starting April 27th Colette an...

Q&A - Ayurveda's View on Acne, Rosacea, Migraines & more - 075

April 11, 2019 10:00 - 55 minutes - 45.9 MB

Colette answers questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group in this episode. Join Colette's Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course Starting April 27th, 2019 Colette answers questions on the following topics in this episode: Acne - how and why it presents in different doshas? Ayurveda's approach to rosacea? How to deal with lots of air in stomach? Ayurveda's view on coffee? Best practices for migraines that are hormone related? Suggestions for to-go meals that do...

Sleep and Your Dosha - 074

April 04, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 31 MB

Sleep is a critical part of our health and wellbeing and affects every aspect of our life. Unfortunately, in today’s world where we glamourise being ‘busy’ and ‘productive’, sleep is oftentimes seen as something of an inconvenience that takes away from our productivity. Colette discusses the Ayurvedic view on sleep and the sleep problems in this episode. Join the Daily Habits for Holistic Health Course starting April 27th, 2019 Colette covers the following topics: The importance of slee...

Personal Boundaries - 073

March 28, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 42.9 MB

Colette chats with Amy Wheeler about Personal Boundaries. Personal boundaries are protective safeguards created to protect ourselves physically, emotionally and mentally. These boundaries are ways in which you find it acceptable for people to behave around you and towards you. Join Colette's upcoming Spring Digestive Reset Cleanse starting March 29th, 2019 Colette and Amy discuss the following: What are personal boundaries The importance of establishing individual identity Why it's ...

Allergies and Ayurveda - 072

March 21, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 35.6 MB

Springtime can bring allergies for many people. In this episode Colette focuses on seasonal allergies and also allergies to food, mould, medicines, pets, dust etc. which people can acquire later in life.  Join Colette's Spring Digestive Reset Cleanse  Colette covers the following topics: What is an allergy Types of allergies Why do allergies occur in the body How does ama or toxins affect allergies The importance of our agni or digestive fire in preventing allergic reactions H...

Ghee - The Essence of Butter - 071

March 14, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 21.5 MB

Colette talks all about Ghee, clarified butter which has been used in Ayurveda for thousands of years for its health and medicinal properties.  Click here to join Colette's Spring Digestive Reset Cleanse! Colette covers the following in this episode: The misinformation on saturated fats in previous decades How ghee is made The Ayurvedic perspective on ghee The numerous benefits of ghee Ghee's ability to reduce inflammation How ghee can benefit our brain health Studies show t...

Resistance to Healing - 070

March 07, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

Colette and Amy Wheeler chat about why we sometimes resist healing. Click here to enter the Spring Cleanse Competition! They discuss the following: Attachment to suffering Ego-identification to dis-ease Accepting what is Bringing awareness & being with your pain Overcoming resistance Resetting your health Laying a foundation of daily self-care practices  Making healthy decisions in the moment Tips for present moment awareness How to deal with people in your life who ar...

Ayurveda Q&A - 069

February 28, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 36.2 MB

Colette takes questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Facebook Group and answers them in this episode. Here are some of the topics covered in this special Q&A episode: Painful periods Calming an overactive brain What to do when Vata is pushing the other doshas out of balance Treating an upset stomach Feeling emotionally stuck Letting go of coffee Ego identification Download Castor/Coconut oil pack instructions Click here for more info on the Spring Cleanse starting Ma...

A Conversation with Alakananda Ma - 068

February 21, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes - 40.4 MB

Colette chats with Alakananda Ma, a renowned Ayurvedic expert. Alakananda has a fascinating and adventurous life story which Colette delves into. Today, Alakananda is President of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) and she's leading the way for Ayurveda to be recognised as a viable profession and to ensure the future success of Ayurvedic medicine.  Enter Colette's Spring Cleanse Competition here! Colette and Alakananda Ma discuss the following: Alakananda's journey from g...

Chocolate & Coconut Oil - 067

February 14, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 32.8 MB

Colette discusses two foods associated with love on this Valentine's Day episode. Check out Colette's new Patreon Page and become an Elements Community Supporter She covers the following: Raw chocolate vs. dark chocolate The plant-based antioxidants found in chocolate Neurotransmitters released by chocolate Ayurveda & chocolate How chocolate affects Vata, Pitta & Kapha Ayurveda & the 3 stages of coconuts How to choose the right coconut oil Why coconut oil is considered one...

Grief with Amy Wheeler - 066

February 07, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 44.4 MB

Grief is a challenging subject to discuss and in this episode Amy bravely shares her story of the recent loss of her Mother. Colette and Amy discuss grief, loss, how to process it all and the spiritual growth that can come from loss. They discuss the following: Amy shares her recent story of grief. The opportunity for connection in grief. How grief brings out compassion and empathy. How undigested grief can affect us. The special messages from beyond. Finding what gives you faith/...

Women's Health, Hormones & Fertility with Dr. Welch - 065

January 31, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Colette chats with Dr. Claudia Welch about balancing hormones, fertility, conception and women's health.  Interested in doing a pre-conception cleanse? Contact Colette on [email protected] Colette and Dr. Welch discuss the following: The epidemic of stress in our modern world.  Being 'possessed' by our false belief systems. How stress affects our tissues, our hormones & our fertility.  How does the mind affect the body & the body affect the mind. The quality o...

Ayurveda and The Six Stages of Disease - 064

January 24, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 31.1 MB

Ayurveda teaches us that disease has six stages of progression. If we're in tune with our body and mind, we can catch the subtle signals of imbalance early and restore health before a disease manifests in the body. In this episode, Colette explains Ayurveda's teachings on these stages of disease. She discusses the  three reasons for disease which are: Mistaken intellect. Improper use of the senses. Seasons/time She then delves deeper into the six stages of disease according to Ayurveda...

Woman Stands Shining Shares Indigenous Ways of Knowing - 063

January 17, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

Woman Stands Shining, Pat McCabe, is from Diné Nation, she is a writer, artist, and speaker. As “Holy Earth Surface Walker, Life-Bringer, Life-Bearer” she claims her Authority to speak always on behalf of Life, and to call community attention to placing Life at the Center in all discussion, planning, and activity. She teaches on the subjects of Sacred Feminine, Sacred Masculine, Economy, Paradigm, Indigenous Ways of Knowing/Science for Thriving Life, worldwide. She also takes part in the m...

Collaboration vs Competition - 062

January 10, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 46.6 MB

Colette and Amy Wheeler discuss living a life in collaboration vs competition. View Colette's Cleanse Your Body, Your Mind, Your Life Webinar here. Colette and Amy discuss the following: Is competition our innate nature? The benefits of collaboration. The spiritual journey & collaboration. The new feminine way of leadership. Task orientation vs. ego orientation. Technology & collaboration. How can we collaborate more in our own lives. The power of connection. Collaborati...

NEW YEAR Q&A - 061

January 03, 2019 04:00 - 49 minutes - 40.9 MB

Colette takes some great questions from listeners of the podcast.  Register here for Colette's Reset-Restore-Renew Program starting Jan 18th, 2019. Email Colette: [email protected] Questions submitted by the listeners include: What are the 3 most important things to do/address first when new to Ayurveda? Each time I take a dosha test, the results revealed different imbalances in different doshas. Why is this? What is Ayurveda's advice for healthy bones? What foo...

A Healing Journey from Client to Coach - 060

December 27, 2018 04:00 - 53 minutes - 44.8 MB

Colette chats with her client Sanya Minocha who has been on a healing journey for the last four years, after experiencing chronic pain from a tailbone injury. She has spent this period of time healing and empowering herself and she's now inspired to help others restore balance with her business, Kensho Wellness. Join Colette's 7 week transformational Reset-Restore-Renew program, starting Jan 18th, 2019. Contact Colette via [email protected] Colette and Sanya chat abo...

Humility with Amy Wheeler - 059

December 20, 2018 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Colette and Amy discuss humility and how it's such an important value in today's world. A humble person is open-minded, curious and acknowledges that they don’t know everything.  Join the transformational 7 week Reset-Restore-Renew online program starting Jan 18th, 2019! Or, email Colette on [email protected] In this episode, Colette and Amy discuss: What is humility Over-identification with the Self Why we need more humility today Why Ayurveda is a humble pract...

Juggling Family, Work and Self-Care - 058

December 13, 2018 04:00 - 49 minutes - 41.6 MB

Colette chats with her client Melissa, a busy working mum of three about her health journey. For 3 years Melissa searched for an answer to her weight gain, poor sleep and other health issues. She tried various conventional and non-conventional methods and nothing seemed to work! In July 2018 she discovered Ayurveda and after completing a consultation and cleanse, she now has lost the excess weight, enjoys good sleep and energy, along with a clear mind. Click here to check out Colette's Res...

Ayurvedic Nutrition - December Foods - 057

December 06, 2018 04:00 - 56 minutes - 46.5 MB

Colette chats with John Immel from Joyful Belly about the seasonal foods for December. John chooses to talk about roasts and molasses for the northern hemisphere and berries for the southern hemisphere. Click here for more info on Colette's Reset-Restore-Renew program starting January 18th, 2019. Contact Colette on [email protected] In this episode, Colette and John discuss the following: Listener question on how to cook Ayurvedic meals for the family using Asian an...

Healing Practices and You! - 056

November 29, 2018 04:00 - 36 minutes - 30 MB

Colette discusses the healing practices used in Ayurveda, but most importantly she talks about the healing power that exists within YOU. Colette's goal is to empower each client to take charge of their own health and wellbeing so that they can become their own healer, instead of outsourcing their health.  Click here to join the Reset, Restore, Renew online program starting Jan 18th, 2019. Colette discusses the following in this episode: What are healing practices? The type of healing ...

Ayurvedic Wisdom with Vaidya Jayarajan - 055

November 22, 2018 04:00 - 54 minutes - 44 MB

Colette chats with her teacher, Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath, who is a visionary, a classically trained Ayurveda doctor and an accomplished teacher representing a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. Join Colette's transformational 7 week online Reset-Restore-Renew Program starting January 18th, 2019. This is a journey of healing, connection, education and empowerment! In this episode Colette and Dr. J discuss the following: The lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Ke...

Managing Anxiety with Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy - 054

November 15, 2018 04:00 - 58 minutes - 47.7 MB

Anxiety, fear and stress are a normal part of life experiences. However, when these fears or worries don't go away or become worse over time, this may result in anxiety related disorders. Contact Colette for a FREE Discovery Call  Colette and Amy discuss the following: The difference between general anxiety and an anxiety related disorder The shocking stats on mental health  The body/mind connection and why the holistic approach is necessary in treating anxiety related disorders H...

Speak YOUR Truth - 053

November 08, 2018 04:00 - 41 minutes - 33.5 MB

Colette does a solo podcast on the importance of unveiling and expressing your 'true nature'. She believes that if we’re not living our truth, then we will feel that heaviness, that feeling that ‘something is not right’, feeling unfulfilled and that we want more! This journey to self realization is about uncovering YOUR truth and expressing that in the world so that it doesn’t ferment inside of you. Colette wants to hear from YOU! What do you want to hear more of on this podcast? Take the ...

Ayurvedic Rejuvenation - 052

November 01, 2018 04:00 - 31 minutes - 15.1 MB

Colette talks about the Ayurvedic rejuvenation therapies called rasayanas. Rasayana, is the Science of Longevity and the main purpose of rasayana therapy is to slow down ageing, delaying the degenerative process of the body, preventing dis-ease and promoting health and wellbeing. Connect with Colette via a FREE 20min Online Discovery Call  In this episode, Colette discusses the following: What is rasayana What are Ayurvedic rasayanas How rasanyas work in the body Why are they so i...

Seasonal Eating with John Immel - 051

October 25, 2018 03:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MB

Colette chats with John Immel of Joyful Belly about seasonal eating. They discuss sesame seeds and beetroot in this episode and cover the following: The qualities of sesame seeds & oil The uses of sesame seeds  The strengthening power of sesame seeds Sesame seeds power to boost metabolism When & how to enjoy sesame seeds in the diet The cleansing & nourishing power of beetroot How beetroot moves the toxic bile out of the body The healing components of beet leaves Prepping & ...