How do you know what's right for your body when you're surrounded by wellness advice, health trackers, supplements and conflicting opinions?
We have access to more health information than ever before. We can follow experts, listen to podcasts, research symptoms and ask AI questions about our wellbeing. Yet, sometimes, the more information we gather, the harder it becomes to know what we actually need.
In this episode, Colette explores the Ayurvedic art of discernment and how we can make more thoughtful decisions about our health. Drawing on the Ayurvedic concept of buddhi, the faculty of intelligence and discernment, she explores why self-trust involves more than simply listening to our bodies. It also requires us to interpret what we notice, question our assumptions and recognise what is relevant to our individual circumstances.
In this episode, you'll discover:
The Ayurvedic understanding of discernment: What buddhi means and why having knowledge is not the same as knowing how to apply it wisely.
Intuition versus impulse: How to distinguish a considered response from a reaction driven by fear, habit or the desire for immediate reassurance.
When being proactive becomes counterproductive: Recognising when health research and wellness practices are helping us address a genuine concern and when they may be adding to our anxiety.
Why understanding your mind/body type matters more than following every wellness trend: Knowing why an approach that works for someone else may not be right for you.
Learning from personal experience: How to recognise patterns in your body without assuming that every sensation reveals its cause or that every experience should become a fixed rule.
Prakriti and vikriti: How Ayurveda helps us understand our individual constitution while recognising that our current state and needs can change throughout life.
A practical four-step approach to discernment: Learn how to separate observations from assumptions, consider the wider context, choose an appropriate response and reflect on what you learn.
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