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LifeSpa: Ayurveda Meets Modern Science

226 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 138 ratings

Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP explores a wide array of topics blending the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda with modern science!

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Episodes

Podcast Episode 145: Reasons to Chew Mastic Gum with Logan Wright

April 03, 2024 23:00 - 63.9 MB

John Douillard, D.C., C.A.P., interviews Logan Wright, the founder of Greco Gum, on the health benefits of chewing mastic gum. The post Podcast Episode 145: Reasons to Chew Mastic Gum with Logan Wright appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 143: No More Shallow Breathing! Strengthen Your Diaphragm for Better Health

January 31, 2024 11:33 - 65 MB

John Douillard, D.C., C.A.P, discusses the importance of deep breathing, having a strong diaphragm, and how your breath impacts whole-body and long-term health. Learn how to breathe your way to better health at home. The post Podcast Episode 143: No More Shallow Breathing! Strengthen Your Diaphragm for Better Health appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 142: Bhagavad Gita for Modern Life with Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar 

January 04, 2024 00:00 - 96 MB

John Douillard, D.C., C.A.P., interviews Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar on interpreting the Bhagavad Gita for modern life. The post Podcast Episode 142: Bhagavad Gita for Modern Life with Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar  appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 141: A Minimalist Approach to Ayurveda with Angela Perger

December 07, 2023 00:00 - 66.8 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Angela Perger from Simple Ayurveda. The post Podcast Episode 141: A Minimalist Approach to Ayurveda with Angela Perger appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 140: Barefoot Running with Steven Sashen

November 01, 2023 22:54 - 103 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Steven Sashen, the co-founder + co-CEO of Xero Shoes, about foot health, the benefits of barefoot running, “barefoot” style shoes, and Ayurvedic running tips. The post Podcast Episode 140: Barefoot Running with Steven Sashen appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 139: Benefits of Stimulating Your Vagus Nerve with Dr. Nicholas Hool

October 19, 2023 00:09 - 97.3 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Dr. Nicholas Hool, the founder of Hoolest Performance Technologies, about vagus nerve stimulation and the VeRelief. The post Podcast Episode 139: Benefits of Stimulating Your Vagus Nerve with Dr. Nicholas Hool appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 139: Benefits of Stimulating Your Vagus Nerve

October 19, 2023 00:09 - 97.3 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Dr. Nicholas Hool, the founder of Hoolest Performance Technologies, about vagus nerve stimulation and the VeRelief. The post Podcast Episode 139: Benefits of Stimulating Your Vagus Nerve appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 138: The Thyroid Connection with Dr. Izabella Wentz

October 04, 2023 23:50 - 85.7 MB

John Douillard, D.C., C.A.P., interviews Dr. Izabella Wentz on two of her books: Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause and Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving. The post Podcast Episode 138: The Thyroid Connection with Dr. Izabella Wentz appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 137: Aǹalemma Water with CEO Mario Brainović

August 03, 2023 00:30 - 90.8 MB

John Douillard, D.C., C.A.P., interviews Mario Brainović, the CEO of Aǹalemma Water, about coherent water and its benefits. The post Podcast Episode 137: Aǹalemma Water with CEO Mario Brainović appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 136: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with Dr. Charles Hayden

July 19, 2023 22:00 - 67.2 MB

In this episode of the Ayurveda Meets Modern Science podcast, host John Douillard, D.C., C.A.P., interviews Charles Hayden, M.D., about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. As a board-certified adult psychiatrist, Dr. Hayden treats patients with deep depression through TMS at his clinic in Huntsville, Alabama. The post Podcast Episode 136: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation with Dr. Charles Hayden appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 135: Ayurvedic Weight Loss + Cravings

May 24, 2023 22:00 - 127 MB

John Douillard, D.C., C.A.P., hosts a webinar on how to lose weight and manage your cravings the Ayurvedic way. The post Podcast Episode 135: Ayurvedic Weight Loss + Cravings appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 134: The Science and Yoga of Alternate Nostril Breathing

April 12, 2023 22:00 - 22.5 MB

In this episode of the Ayurveda Meets Modern Science podcast, host John Douillard, DC, CAP, breaks down the science and energetics behind Nadi Shodhana (also known as Alternate Nostril Breathing). The post Podcast Episode 134: The Science and Yoga of Alternate Nostril Breathing appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 133: Joy of Balance with Divya Alter

March 02, 2023 00:00 - 87.7 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Ayurvedic chef Divya Alter on her new cookbook ‘Joy of Balance’. The post Podcast Episode 133: Joy of Balance with Divya Alter appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 132: The Anatomy of Anxiety with Ellen Vora

January 05, 2023 11:00 - 83.7 MB

Listen in as John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Ellen Vora on her book The Anatomy of Anxiety. The post Podcast Episode 132: The Anatomy of Anxiety with Ellen Vora appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 131: Pragya Paradh: Treating the Cause of Human Suffering with Biophotons

December 01, 2022 00:00 - 71.3 MB

Do you strive to find the root causes of mental and physical issues? Ayurveda suggests that by focusing on the gap between consciousness and physiology we can bring awareness to the root cause, helping to heal ourselves and prevent illness. Research shows that biophotons may be the mechanism we can use to tap into our body’s self-healing power. The post Podcast Episode 131: Pragya Paradh: Treating the Cause of Human Suffering with Biophotons appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 130: Yoga of Recovery with Durga Leela

November 03, 2022 10:00 - 86.1 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Durga Leela on her book Yoga of Recovery. The post Podcast Episode 130: Yoga of Recovery with Durga Leela appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 129: Finding Peace in Distress with Katie Silcox

October 06, 2022 10:00 - 74.3 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Katie Silcox on her book Healthy Happy Sexy: Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women. The post Podcast Episode 129: Finding Peace in Distress with Katie Silcox appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 128: Cleansing: The Ayurvedic Difference

September 08, 2022 10:00 - 66.5 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, discusses the benefits of Ayurvedic cleanses, and how they differ from other forms of detox. The post Podcast Episode 128: Cleansing: The Ayurvedic Difference appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 127: Tools to Live More Mindfully

August 04, 2022 10:00 - 83.1 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Swami Jaya Devi on her new book Embodied: An Urban Yogi’s Memoir + Manifesto for Modern Living. The post Podcast Episode 127: Tools to Live More Mindfully appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 127: Tools to Living More Mindfully

August 04, 2022 10:00 - 83.1 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Swami Jaya Devi on her new book Embodied: An Urban Yogi’s Memoir + Manifesto for Modern Living. The post Podcast Episode 127: Tools to Living More Mindfully appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 127: Tools to Live More Mindfully with Swami Jaya Devi

August 04, 2022 10:00 - 83.1 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Swami Jaya Devi on her new book Embodied: An Urban Yogi’s Memoir + Manifesto for Modern Living. The post Podcast Episode 127: Tools to Live More Mindfully with Swami Jaya Devi appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 126: How to Arrange Your Home Ayurvedically with Michael Mastro

July 07, 2022 10:00 - 86.1 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Michael Mastro, North America’s leading expert on Vastu, on arranging your home Ayurvedically. The post Podcast Episode 126: How to Arrange Your Home Ayurvedically with Michael Mastro appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 125: Herbs to Balance Your Mind with David Winston

June 01, 2022 10:00 - 127 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews David Winston, RH, herbalist and ethnobotanist, on herbs for occasional anxiety and low mood. The post Podcast Episode 125: Herbs to Balance Your Mind with David Winston appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 124: The Energy to Heal

May 05, 2022 10:00 - 107 MB

In this episode of the Ayurveda Meets Modern Science podcast, host John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Lauren Walker, author of The Energy to Heal on understanding your trauma, aura, and more. The post Podcast Episode 124: The Energy to Heal appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 124: The Energy to Heal with Lauren Walker

May 05, 2022 10:00 - 107 MB

In this episode of the Ayurveda Meets Modern Science podcast, host John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Lauren Walker, author of The Energy to Heal on understanding your trauma, aura, and more. The post Podcast Episode 124: The Energy to Heal with Lauren Walker appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 123: The Science of Subtle Energy

April 07, 2022 10:00 - 74.3 MB

Energy medicine, also known as energy healing, is a branch of medicine that studies subtle energies. In this episode of the "Ayurveda Meets Modern Science" podcast John Douillard, DC, CAP interviews Shamini Jain, PhD, author of "Healing Ourselves"—on all things energy healing. The post Podcast Episode 123: The Science of Subtle Energy appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 123: The Science of Subtle Energy with Shamini Jain, PhD

April 07, 2022 10:00 - 74.3 MB

Energy medicine, also known as energy healing, is a branch of medicine that studies subtle energies. In this episode of the "Ayurveda Meets Modern Science" podcast John Douillard, DC, CAP interviews Shamini Jain, PhD, author of "Healing Ourselves"—on all things energy healing. The post Podcast Episode 123: The Science of Subtle Energy with Shamini Jain, PhD appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 122: How to Destress Your Detox

March 15, 2022 10:00 - 57.7 MB

In this episode of the Ayurveda Meets Modern Science podcast, host John Douillard, DC, CAP, discusses a few mindful tips to help you honor your mental health during a detox. The post Podcast Episode 122: How to Destress Your Detox appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 121: Decoding Your Circadian Rhythms

February 01, 2022 11:00 - 84.1 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Dr. Satchin Panda, author of The Circadian Code, on circadian rhythms and optimizing your diet, exercise, and sleep. The post Podcast Episode 121: Decoding Your Circadian Rhythms appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 121: Decoding Your Circadian Rhythms with Dr. Satchin Panda

February 01, 2022 11:00 - 84.1 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, interviews Dr. Satchin Panda, author of The Circadian Code, on circadian rhythms and optimizing your diet, exercise, and sleep. The post Podcast Episode 121: Decoding Your Circadian Rhythms with Dr. Satchin Panda appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 120: Top 5 Causes of Weak Immunity

January 04, 2022 21:27 - 64.4 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, discusses the top 5 reasons you might be feeling sick this winter season, with Ayurvedic remedies and herbal supplements to help boost your immunity. The post Podcast Episode 120: Top 5 Causes of Weak Immunity appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 119: Ayurveda’s Take on Meat and Alcohol

December 07, 2021 11:00 - 94.1 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, discusses the Ayurveda perspective on meat and alcohol with Marc Halpern, MD, founder and President of the California College of Ayurveda. The post Podcast Episode 119: Ayurveda’s Take on Meat and Alcohol appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 119: Ayurveda’s Take on Meat and Alcohol with Marc Halpern, DC, AyD

December 07, 2021 11:00 - 94.1 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, discusses the Ayurveda perspective on meat and alcohol with Marc Halpern, MD, founder and President of the California College of Ayurveda. The post Podcast Episode 119: Ayurveda’s Take on Meat and Alcohol with Marc Halpern, DC, AyD appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 118: Microbes and Healthy Aging

November 02, 2021 10:00 - 62.6 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, discusses how to manage your microbes for healthy aging with Dr. Brett Finlay, coauthor of The Whole-Body Microbiome: How to Harness Microbes—Inside and Out—for Lifelong Health. The post Podcast Episode 118: Microbes and Healthy Aging appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 118: Microbes and Healthy Aging with Dr. Brett Finlay

November 02, 2021 10:00 - 62.6 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, discusses how to manage your microbes for healthy aging with Dr. Brett Finlay, coauthor of The Whole-Body Microbiome: How to Harness Microbes—Inside and Out—for Lifelong Health. The post Podcast Episode 118: Microbes and Healthy Aging with Dr. Brett Finlay appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 117: Karma, Gurus, and How Yoga and Ayurveda are Related with Christa Kuberry, PhD and Anya Foxen, PhD

October 05, 2021 10:00 - 90.3 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, discusses karma, the history of gurus, and the relationship between Ayurveda and yoga with Christa Kuberry, PhD, and Anya Foxen, PhD, co-authors of Is This Yoga? The post Podcast Episode 117: Karma, Gurus, and How Yoga and Ayurveda are Related with Christa Kuberry, PhD and Anya Foxen, PhD appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 117: Karma, Gurus, and How Yoga and Ayurveda are Related

October 05, 2021 10:00 - 90.3 MB

John Douillard, DC, CAP, discusses karma, the history of gurus, and the relationship between Ayurveda and yoga with Christa Kuberry, PhD, and Anya Foxen, PhD, co-authors of Is This Yoga? The post Podcast Episode 117: Karma, Gurus, and How Yoga and Ayurveda are Related appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast 116: Powerful Breathing Techniques for Detoxing

September 14, 2021 10:00 - 109 MB

John Douillard discusses how breathing techniques can improve cleanse and detox results. Plus, get breathing exercises for more efficient exercise, stress relief, and more. The post Podcast 116: Powerful Breathing Techniques for Detoxing appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa | Ayurveda and Natural Health.

Podcast Episode 116: Powerful Breathing Techniques for Detoxing

September 14, 2021 10:00 - 109 MB

John Douillard discusses how breathing techniques can improve cleanse and detox results. Plus, get breathing exercises for more efficient exercise, stress relief, and more. The post Podcast Episode 116: Powerful Breathing Techniques for Detoxing appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 115: Immunity—Back to School Edition

August 10, 2021 10:00 - 66.7 MB

John Douillard discusses immunity protocols for kids and adults, including how to transition into fall, sleep more soundly, eat healthier, and reduce stress. The post Podcast Episode 115: Immunity—Back to School Edition appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 114: Ayurvedic Longevity Strategies Backed by Science

August 05, 2021 10:00 - 62.3 MB

John Douillard discusses scientifically proven Ayurvedic secrets to longevity, including maintaining a healthy gut-brain connection, rasayana, and the power of love and unattachment. The post Podcast Episode 114: Ayurvedic Longevity Strategies Backed by Science appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 113: Ayurveda, Shame, and Addiction with Dr. Adi Jaffe

July 06, 2021 10:00 - 78.5 MB

John Douillard interviews Dr. Adi Jaffe, founder of IGNTD Recovery and best-selling author on solutions for overcoming shame and addiction. The post Podcast Episode 113: Ayurveda, Shame, and Addiction with Dr. Adi Jaffe appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 112: Diet, COVID, and Cancer with Donnie Yance

June 05, 2021 10:00 - 107 MB

John Douillard interviews master herbalist, nutritionist, and author Donald Yance on the things that plague us in 2021. The post Podcast Episode 112: Diet, COVID, and Cancer with Donnie Yance appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 111: Yoga and Ayurveda for Diabetes with Evan Soroka

May 04, 2021 10:00 - 104 MB

These ancient practices can help you monitor blood sugar, develop mindful eating habits, regulate stress, and foster self-love. Learn more about self-care for diabetes in this podcast episode with John Douillard and yoga therapist Evan Soroka. The post Podcast Episode 111: Yoga and Ayurveda for Diabetes with Evan Soroka appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 110: The Key to Human Resilience with Scott Carney

April 05, 2021 10:00 - 89.8 MB

John Douillard interviews author Scott Carney on how to tolerate a little more discomfort (which can be a good thing). Also, read more on the role mindfulness plays in controlling knee-jerk responses and building strength. The post Podcast Episode 110: The Key to Human Resilience with Scott Carney appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 109: All About Farmtrue Ghee with the Founders Lynn and Kim

March 15, 2021 23:30 - 79.8 MB

Join us for a conversation with Kim Welch and Lynn Goodwin, founders of Farmtrue. In this interview, Dr. John will dive into how our amazing ghee gets from farm to table, as well as all the benefits of ghee for cleansing. The post Podcast Episode 109: All About Farmtrue Ghee with the Founders Lynn and Kim appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

Podcast Episode 108: True Love and Cleansing Toxic Emotions with Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP

February 08, 2021 23:00 - 75.1 MB

Our fear, anger, grief, and more can often remain undigested and moved to storage in our fat and muscle cells. When we become stressed and catapulted into a fight or flight response, these stored molecules of emotion are released, prompting all sorts of unrelated and complicated reactions to that single stressful event. Learn how to detox your emotions. The post Podcast Episode 108: True Love and Cleansing Toxic Emotions with Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP appeared first on John Douillard's L...

Podcast 108: True Love and Cleansing Toxic Emotions with Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP

February 08, 2021 23:00 - 75.1 MB

Our fear, anger, grief, and more can often remain undigested and moved to storage in our fat and muscle cells. When we become stressed and catapulted into a fight or flight response, these stored molecules of emotion are released, prompting all sorts of unrelated and complicated reactions to that single stressful event. Learn how to detox your emotions. The post Podcast 108: True Love and Cleansing Toxic Emotions with Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa |...

Podcast Episode 108: True Love and Cleansing Toxic Emotions

February 08, 2021 23:00 - 75.1 MB

In this month's podcast, LifeSpa Founder John Douillard discusses the emotional benefits of detoxing and resetting your digestive and metabolic systems. The post Podcast Episode 108: True Love and Cleansing Toxic Emotions appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa.

107: Sleep-Wrecked Kids with Sharon Moore

January 12, 2021 00:30 - 93.2 MB

Join us for a podcast with Sharon Moore, the author of Sleep-Wrecked Kids and the founder of Well Spoken—a speech pathology and orofacial myofunctional clinic in Canberra, Australia. In this podcast, you'll learn how sleep affects a child’s physical, mental, social, and emotional development, and what you can do to help your kids get better sleep. The post 107: Sleep-Wrecked Kids with Sharon Moore appeared first on John Douillard's LifeSpa | Ayurveda and Natural Health.

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