The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 396 

In this solo episode Colette explores how Ayurveda can help us transform reactive emotions into self-awareness. Ayurveda views emotions as opportunities for understanding ourselves better. By acknowledging the energies behind our emotions, we can practice emotional alchemy, turning reactivity into wisdom. She discusses the following:

• Emotions through the lens of Ayurveda. 

• The emotional tendencies of the doshas.

• The gunas: the three qualities of the mind.

• Observing versus Identifying with emotions.

• Sattva-promoting lifestyle and practices for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

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Episode 395

Colette chats with her client Wendy who is a fitness coordinator in Bountiful, Utah. Wendy is a passionate community builder and wellness advocate dedicated to helping individuals and families live healthier, more connected lives.

With a background in recreation leadership and a heart for mental health, she leads programs that inspire movement, mindfulness, and meaningful connection. Whether organizing events, collaborating with local organizations, teaching yoga or other fitness classes, she brings energy, empathy, and creativity to everything she does. When she’s not working, she’s wrangling her six kids, coaching softball, or finding new ways to make health and wellness fun for all ages.

Wendy shares her journey with Ayurveda and her experience on the Digestive Reset Cleanse. They discuss the following:

• How Wendy first discovered Ayurveda and what drew her to it.
• Embracing Ayurveda’s “no one-size-fits-all” approach to healing.
• Wendy’s personal experience w
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Episode 394

In this solo episode Colette explores listening to your body's needs and the wisdom of Ayurveda when choosing your exercise and recovery program. She discusses moving with intention and emphasizing regeneration over depletion, especially in our fast-paced culture where over-exercising is common. She covers the following:

• Core Ayurvedic principles to consider when choosing an exercise program:

  •  Strength and stamina (bala)

  • Digestive fire (agni)

  • Vitality (ojas)

  • Season (ritu)

  • Age (jara)

  • Constitution (prakriti)

  • Current state of health (vikriti)

• Best exercises for vata, pitta and kapha. 
• Signs of imbalance in each dosha and how to modify exercise accordingly.
• Recovery requirements for each dosha type.

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Episode 393

Life often becomes a rush of tasks, leading to a disconnect from ourselves, our breath, our inner rhythm and the rhythm of nature.

Ritual helps us return to ourselves within our existing routines. It transforms mundane actions like showering or having tea into moments of presence and appreciation.

Approaching self-care practices as rituals, rather than tasks that need to be checked off daily, fosters a sense of being rooted, nourished, and present, bringing us closer to our true selves.

In this episode Colette wants to encourage you to transform your Dinacharya, the Ayurvedic daily self-care practices, from mere routines into deeply nourishing rituals that foster a stronger connection with your inner self. This involves moving beyond simply completing tasks and instead taking the time to listen to your inner guidance, allowing you to make more intentional and meaningful choices for your well-being. She covers the following:

Episode 392 

Episode 391

Colette chats with her client Julie about her recent Digestive Reset Cleanse experience and her journey with Yoga and Ayurveda. They discuss the following:

• Julie's early exposure to Yoga and her introduction to Ayurveda.
• Her decision to choose a supported cleanse.
• The awareness gained during the cleanse journey.
• Julie's experience transitioning into the vata stage of life.
• The role of creativity in this stage of life.

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Episode 390

Colette discusses sarcopenia in this solo episode. Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function that occurs with aging. It typically begins around the age of 40 and accelerates after the age of 60 and it can lead to reduced mobility, increased risk of falls and fractures, and a diminished quality of life.

She covers the following topics:

• The impacts of sarcopenia.
• The role of our muscle tissue (mamsa dhatu).
• Mamsa dhatukshaya - the Ayurvedic view on sacropenia.
• Signs and symptoms of mamsa dhatukshaya.
• Causes of muscle loss.
• Ayurvedic prevention and care strategies.

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Episode 389

In this episode, Colette addresses questions from the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community, including an insightful question about hair thinning and hair loss. She discusses the potential root causes of this issue and shares holistic tips to support healing for both body and mind.

She also delves into the 20 gunas, or 10 pairs of opposites, which are fundamental in Ayurvedic healing. These qualities are essential for understanding the nature of everything around us—including our body, mind, food, environment, and even our emotions. During the episode, Colette provides a detailed explanation of how Ayurveda uses these gunas to perceive the world and in healing the body, restoring balance and preventing dis-ease.

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Episode 388

Colette chats with Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP who is a globally recognized Ayurvedic + sports medicine educator with 40 years of experience. He is the author of seven health books, including bestsellers Eat Wheat and The 3-Season Diet.

In this episode Colette chats with Dr. John about his bestselling book Eat Wheat and the fear that exists today around wheat and gluten. They discuss the following:

• What inspired Dr. John to write Eat Wheat and explore this topic in depth.
• The common misconceptions about wheat and gluten.
• Difficulty digesting wheat versus a weakened digestive fire (agni).
• Dr. John shares research which connects wheat and the brain’s lymphatic system.
• Tips and guidelines on how to improve lymphatic health.
• How to reintroduce wheat into your diet safely and mindfully.

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Episode 387

Dr. Matt Van Auken is a triple board-certified, multistate-licensed medical doctor. He has extensive, multi-specialty medical experience. He is also the founder and clinical director of The Buddha’s Medicine, an Ayurvedic medical practice in Portland, Oregon, and he loves to take on complex and ambiguous cases, in particular. 

Colette chats with Dr. Matt about Dravya guna which is a science that tracks the properties, impact, and action of substances used for healing in Ayurveda and they discuss the following:

• Dr. Matt's journey from medical doctor to the founder of his Ayurvedic medical practice.
• Ayurveda's approach to herbal medicine versus modern pharmacology.
• What is dravya guna and why it's fundamental to Ayurvedic medicine.
• How Ayurveda classifies dravya and the key principles that guide their usage.
• How dravya guna takes into account environmental factors like season, climate, and geography.
• Dr. Matt shares case studies of healing his clients through t
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