Latest Pitta Podcast Episodes
Supporting Generation Z with Amy Wheeler - 139
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - July 02, 2020 03:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsGeneration Z are between the ages of 10-25 years and are in their formative years of school/college/early working years where they're learning about the world, shaping their values and worldview. Amy, a college professor for the past 25 years, shares her concerns about this generation and the ...
Ayurveda & The Paleo Diet with Akil Palanisamy, MD - 138
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - June 25, 2020 03:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsThe Paleovedic Diet is the name of Dr. Akil's book in which he combines the core principles of Paleo with the science of Ayurveda. Colette discusses the following topics with Dr. Akil: Dr. Akil's personal healing journey with Ayurveda. What is the Paleo diet. Combining Paleo with the indivi...
Ayurveda and Fertility with Heather Grzych - 137
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - June 18, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette chats with Heather Grzych about her new book The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility. They discuss the following: Heather's story and how she came to write a book on fertility. Why there's such a problem with fertility in the West today. The four factors of conception according to Ayurveda...
Self-Transformation is Global Transformation with Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath - 136
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - June 11, 2020 03:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette chats with Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath about the current protests in the US (and worldwide in support) demanding an end to systemic racism and demanding fundamental human rights for all. In this episode they discuss the following: Why it's so important that injustices are acknowledged ...
Yamas and Niyamas with Amy Wheeler - 135
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - June 04, 2020 03:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsThe Yamas & Niyamas are moral codes or right ways of living that originate from the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The Yoga Sutras are a guide on how to live in order to lead a conscious, spiritual life. Amy Wheeler teaches us about these moral codes. The 5 Yamas discussed are: Ahimsa - non-violen...
Ayurveda and Menopause with Dr. Sujatha Kekada - 134
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - May 28, 2020 03:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsIn the West, menopause is often perceived as this dreaded event in a woman's life. A time of uncontrollable symptoms which can result in hormonal imbalances, hot flashes, mood swings, etc. However, Ayurveda has a different perspective and gives guidelines on how to remain in balance and experi...
Ayurveda Q&A - 133
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - May 21, 2020 03:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette answers questions submitted by the Elements community and the various topics covered are: Tips for Spring allergies. Maintaining immunity and energy when transitioning into Winter. The correct temperature for drinking water. Using oil when you have a cough. Abhyanga oil massage ...
The Critical Role of the Gallbladder with Dr. Teitelbaum - 132 -
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - May 14, 2020 03:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsThe gallbladder is a little pear-shaped pouch which is often overlooked, however, in this episode Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum explains the importance of the gallbladder and how it can be the hidden culprit in many illnesses. Colette and Dr. Teitelbaum discuss the following: The critical role the ga...
The Polyvagal Theory and The Gunas with Marlysa Sullivan - 131
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - May 07, 2020 03:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette chats with Marlysa Sullivan about the Polyvagal Theory and Marlysa describes the three neural platforms and five global states of the autonomic nervous system according to this theory. They also discuss the relationship of the mental gunas of sattva, rajas and tamas to the neural platfor...
The Mind and The Immune System with AD Victor Briere - 130
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - April 30, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsOur mental health has a big impact on our immunity and in this episode Colette chats with Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere about the following: Ayurveda's teachings on the interconnection between the body and the mind. The connection between our mind and the sense organs. What is the immune s...
Respiratory Health with Dr. Sujatha Kekada - 129
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - April 23, 2020 03:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsDr. Sujatha Kekada of the Amrtasiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali chats with Colette about respiratory health. They discuss the following: What dosha & subdoshas are involved in respiration. The Ayurvedic perspective on asthma. The respiratory problems that can manifest in each dosha. ...
Emotional Rollercoaster with Amy Wheeler - 128
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - April 16, 2020 03:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsAmy and I discuss the rollercoaster of emotions, reactions and needs during this time of home confinement with Covid-19. We discuss the following: Collective global grieving. The need to work together on a global scale. Disfunction in our foundational structures and institutions. Our conn...
Sound Medicine with Dr. Chaudhary - 127
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - April 09, 2020 03:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette chats with Dr. Kulreet Chaudhary about her new book Sound Medicine: How to use the ancient science of sound to heal the body and mind. In this book Dr. Chaudhary introduces us to Siddha medicine which is over 8,000 years old and how the Siddha's deep connection to nature resulted in vi...
Natural Ayurvedic Pain Relievers - 126
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - April 02, 2020 03:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsAyurveda offers some wonderful tips on natural pain relievers made with ingredients that you may already have in your home! Colette reached out to the Elements of Ayurveda podcast Facebook group to see what type of pain they wanted natural relief for and here are the topics covered: Headaches a...
Coping with Challenging Times with Amy Wheeler - 125
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - March 26, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette and Amy discuss the current upheaval that this virus has caused in our lives and the world. They discuss the following: The importance of accepting the emotions that arise. Taking time daily to connect with a practice that provides a solid foundation for you. Self-care practices to ...
Autoimmune Disorders with Dr. Sujatha - 124
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - March 19, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsIn this episode Colette talks with Dr. Sujatha of the Amrtasiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Bali about autoimmune disorders. A condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body and wrongfully identifies healthy cells/tissues as a foreign invader. We discuss the following: What is an autoi...
Fear with Amy Wheeler - 123
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - March 12, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsFear is an emotional response due to a real or perceived threat. Our brain is hardwired for fear and it’s part of normal brain function. It kept our ancestors alive when they had to hunt for their food. However, many people today are in a regular state of fear and this is affecting their nervo...
Ayurvedic Ritucharya - Guidelines for the Seasons - 122
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - March 05, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsAyurveda teaches us the importance of seasonal regimes to assist us in maintaining balance and preventing dis-ease during the change of the seasons, when the changes in weather can have a huge impact on us physically and mentally. With these suggested Ritucharya or seasonal guidelines, we can:...
Ayurveda Q&A - Dreams, Tongue Diagnosis & Immunity - 121
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - February 27, 2020 04:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette answers the following questions from members of the Elements community: Dreams - "I am working very hard on balancing Vata. In my dreams, however, I am overly active, bombarded by lots of stimulation (in a busy market place, or behind on my homework or I'm lost somewhere etc.) and wake ...
Ayurvedic Medicine on Environmental Issues and Dharma - 120
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - February 20, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsAcharya Shunya is an internationally recognised lineage-based spiritual teacher who awakens health and consciousness with Vedic spiritual teachings and Ayurveda lifestyle. Colette asks Acharya Shunya about her recent talk titled: "Thus Spoke the Sages: Ayurvedic Medicine on Environmental Issues ...
The Future of Ayurveda with Vaidya Jayarajan - 119
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - February 13, 2020 04:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsVaidya Jayarajan is the Academy Director of Kerala Ayurveda USA. Dr. J comes from a lineage of Ayurvedic Practitioners and he is also someone who is as the forefront of bringing Ayurveda into the mainstream. Therefore, I wanted to take advantage of all this knowledge and experience and ask Dr. J...
Acceptance with Amy Wheeler - 118
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - February 06, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsNon-acceptance of situations/emotions can hold us hostage in healing and moving forward with our lives. In this episode, Amy and I discuss the following: The importance of acceptance. Our responsibility in acceptance. How resistance can affect our health. Being curious about your triggers...
Vibrating Vata - 117
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - January 30, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsThe Vata dosha is responsible for all movement, creativity and inspiration. Vata is considered the leader of the doshas as it's the only dosha that can move, therefore it's responsible for moving Pitta and Vata around the body. The Vata dosha brings everything to life! Colette and Ayurvedic Do...
Maintaining Balance in your Body & Mind - 116
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - January 23, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsHow do we maintain balance physically and mentally in order to have a stable foundation which will prevent dis-ease in the body and mind? We focus a lot on our food and it’s very important of course as food can be medicine or it can create an aggravation of the doshas and result in dis-ease. H...
Ayurvedic Prevention & The Four Goals of Life - 115
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - January 16, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsSwastha Vritta is the science of Ayurvedic prevention. It means to establish ourselves in our unique mind/body type and living in accordance with nature and our 'true nature'. Ayurveda takes a holistic approach to health and helps us to understand the importance of keeping our body and mind in b...
Ayurvedic Prevention & The Four Goals of Life - 115
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - January 16, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsSwastha Vritta is the science of Ayurvedic prevention. It means to establish ourselves in our unique mind/body type and living in accordance with nature and our 'true nature'. Ayurveda takes a holistic approach to health and helps us to understand the importance of keeping our body and mind in b...
Setting Intentions - 114
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - January 09, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsThis is the time of year that many people are making New Year resolutions or intentions. Colette and Amy discuss setting intentions vs. New Year resolutions. They cover the following topics: What is an intention vs. a resolution. Sankalpa - setting intentions that are in alignment with your t...
Q&A - Ayurvedic food, Intermittent fasting, Overeating & more - 113
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - January 02, 2020 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette takes the following questions from the listeners: How to tailor food to fit ayurveda e.g. Mexican, Italian etc? Intermittent fasting according to Ayurveda? Overeating as a Vata, especially at dinner time? I want to know more about exercising for my body type? What to do when your pa...
The Digestive System & Ayurveda - 112
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - December 26, 2019 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsDiscussing the digestive system and in particular why Ayurveda considers the digestive system so important for our overall health and wellbeing. Colette and Dr. Sujatha discuss the following: What is the digestive system. Why is the digestive system so important. The process of digestion ac...
Kapha Congestion - 111
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - December 19, 2019 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsThe Kapha dosha is responsible for protection, construction, resilience and has the qualities of love, compassion, and connection. Ayurvedic doctor Victor Briere and Colette discuss the Kapha dosha in-depth and cover the following: Kapha 101. What happens when Kapha is aggravated. Kapha and...