Latest Pitta Podcast Episodes
Ayurvedic Healing Journeys - 110
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - December 12, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette chats with three of her clients and they share their experience on their Ayurvedic healing journey. They discuss the following: How they discovered Ayurveda. An insight into their healing journey. What changes they have experienced in their life. Their tips from their experience. ...
Emotional Imbalances & Ayurveda - 109
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - December 05, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsAyurveda considers emotional health extremely important and it's important that we process our emotions efficiently. Amy and Colette discuss the following: What are emotional imbalances. The dosha responsible for digesting emotions. The process of digesting emotions. How our imbalances af...
Ayurvedic Tips & Spices for the Holidays - 108
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - November 28, 2019 04:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette shares tips for staying balanced during the holiday season. She goes into detail on three spices that can help keep you in balance during the holiday and they are: Allspice Saffron Nutmeg Colette also shares her Ayurvedic tips to help keep your body and mind in balance so that you ...
The Subdoshas of Kapha - 107
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - November 21, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsIn this third and final episode on the subdoshas, Colette discusses the five subdohas of Kapha which include: Tarpaka Bodhaka Avalambaka Kledaka Shleshaka The Kapha dosha is comprised of earth and water elements and is responsible for construction, lubrication, nourishment, cohesion and s...
Neurodegenerative Diseases & Ayurveda - 106
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - November 14, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsDr. Sujatha and Colette chat about neurodegenerative diseases. Neurodegenerative disease is an umbrella term for a range of conditions which affect the brain, particularly the neurons. Examples of neurodegenerative diseases include Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s Disease, Motor Neuron Dis...
The Sudoshas of Pitta - 105
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - November 07, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette continues the discussion on the subdoshas, which she started in episode #103, with the focus on the subdoshas of Vata. In this episode, Colette delves deeper into the subdoshas of Pitta which are: Sadaka Pitta Alochaka Pitta Ranjaka Pitta Pachaka Pitta Brajaka Pitta The Pitta d...
Transitioning into Autumn - 104
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - October 31, 2019 04:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette chats with Amy Wheeler about transitioning into Autumn season and into the Autumn stage of life. They discuss the importance of understanding these transitions and how to flow with the change in energy rather than going against it and suffering. They discuss the following: The energy ch...
The Subdoshas of Vata - 103
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - October 24, 2019 03:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette delves deeper into the Vata dosha and discusses the five subdoshas of Vata which are located at specific sites in the body to support the Vata dosha in carrying out its functions in the body and mind. The subdoshas of Vata are: Prana Vayu Udana Vayu Samana Vayu Apana Vayu Vyana ...
Pitta Burnout - 102
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - October 17, 2019 03:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsThe Pitta constitution comes with great ambition, drive and focus, however, when Pitta is pushed too hard with lots of intensity, it can result in stress and burnout. In this episode, Colette discusses Pitta Burnout in detail with Ayurvedic Doctor Victor Briere and they cover the following: Pit...
Ayurveda Q&A - 101
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - October 10, 2019 03:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette takes questions from the listeners of the podcast and answers with the wisdom from Ayurveda. She discusses the following: The Ayurvedic perspective on low blood pressure. How can Ayurveda help with autoimmune disease and disorders - specifically alopecia? What's the best way to prepar...
Ayurvedic Postpartum Care & Breastfeeding - 100
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - October 03, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsThis 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 co...
Ayurvedic Herbs - 099
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - September 26, 2019 03:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette 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...
Eating Disorders, Body Image & Ayurveda - 098
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - September 19, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsJohn 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 co...
Ayurvedic Diet & Lifestyle Advice for Pregnancy - 097
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - September 12, 2019 03:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsThis 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 prop...
Ayurveda Marma Therapy - 096
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - September 05, 2019 03:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsAyurvedic 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 Ma...
Ayurvedic Preconception & Preplanning for Pregnancy - 095
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - August 29, 2019 03:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsAyurveda 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 importanc...
Celebrating 2 Years! - 094
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - August 22, 2019 03:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsIn 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 info@elementshealingandw...
B Corps - Conscious, Inclusive and Sustainable Businesses - 093
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - August 15, 2019 10:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsCertified 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...
Ayurvedic Nutrition of the Dhatus - 092
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - August 08, 2019 03:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsThe 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 a...
Addiction, The Vagus Nerve & Ayurveda - 091
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - August 01, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsAyurvedic 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...
Ayurveda and ADHD with Vaidya Meenakshi - 090
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - July 25, 2019 03:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsVaidya 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...
Healing Herbs - Mint, Rosemary & Neem - 089
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - July 18, 2019 03:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsMother 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. ...
Importance of Diversity with Amy Wheeler - 088
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - July 11, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette 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. Ho...
Finding Ayurveda and Yoga in India - 087
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - July 04, 2019 03:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsI 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 pla...
Q&A - Digestion, OCD, Probiotics, Weight Gain and more! - 086
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - June 27, 2019 03:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsColette 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...
Menopause and Ayurveda- 085
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - June 20, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsAyurvedic 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 thre...
Ayurveda, Anxiety and Depression - 084
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - June 13, 2019 03:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsMadison 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 th...
Loneliness and Disconnection - 083
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - June 06, 2019 03:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsAmy 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 holisti...
Healing Herbs 101 - 082
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - May 30, 2019 03:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsNature 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 o...
Healing The Thyroid With Ayurveda by Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum - 081
Elements of Ayurveda Podcast - May 23, 2019 03:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 164 ratingsDr. 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 practi...