The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Episode 232

We’re living in challenging times and this is resulting in a feeling of uncertainty and lack of stability in our foundational needs, like that of safety and security. This underlying stress can affect our body, our mind, our emotions and our behaviour.

In this episode, Colette gives some great advice from Ayurveda on how to manage these stressful times. She focuses on simplifying the information on how to balance the doshas:

• Vata is balanced with structure, routine and grounding practices.
• Pitta is balanced with cooling, calming and less intensity.
• Kapha is balanced with more movement, lightness and social activities.

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Episode 231

Judyth Shamosh, Ph.D. is a systems herbalist and has been a clinical practitioner since 1994. She practices Ayurvedic, Classical Chinese, and Western herbal medicines. 

In this episode Colette chats with Dr. Judyth about her new book The Poetry and Physics of Eastern Herbal Medicine. They discuss the following:

• Dr. Judyth's journey with Eastern medicine.
• The science and poetry of the  experiential effects of the five elements.
• How Western culture is held captive by materialism and denying the poetry of experience.
• The system's view of life.
• The feedback loops which occur in nature and in our body.
• The future of medicine.

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Visit Dr. Judyth's website judythshamosh.com

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Episode 226

Sarah, a native of Ireland is a busy mother of three. After several years of living a hectic pace in life including the birth of her children, her work as a pharmacist and relocating to the U.S., she experienced some health challenges.

In her search for answers to her health concerns, she discovered Ayurveda. In this episode, Sarah tells Colette about her awakening journey with Ayurveda. They discuss the following:

• How Sarah's early life inspired her connection to nature.
• Her wake-up call with health challenges and a surgery.
• How Sarah learned to slow down, ask for help and take time for self-care.
• Tailoring the digestive reset cleanse to Sarah's health needs and lifestyle. 
• Sarah's passion for sharing Ayurveda with friends and family and in her work.

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Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more.

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Episode 225

Divya Alter is a certified nutritional consultant, educator, and chef in the Shaka Vansiya Ayurveda tradition. In 2016 Divya and her husband Prentiss founded Divya’s Kitchen, a plant-based restaurant in New York City that reimagines classic dishes through an Ayurvedic lens.

Colette chats with Divya about dairy alternatives and they discuss the following:

• What to consider when substituting dairy.
• Food compatibility with dairy.
• Alternatives to milk - almonds, sunflower seeds, cashew, oats, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios and coconut.
• Understanding the qualities of popular coconut products.
• Non-dairy cheese and yogurt.

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Thanks to New World Ayurveda for sponsoring this episode. For more information go to newworldayurveda.com.

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Episode 224

Allycia has worked with Colette for the past two year and in this episode she shares her journey with Ayurveda. They discuss the following:

• How Allycia was introduced to Ayurveda.
• How her busy life was affecting her doshas and health.
• Why she felt nervous about the Ayurveda cleansing process.
• How her tailored cleanse changed with each season.
• Implementing daily self-care practices and letting go of 'over-doing'.
• The emotional side of cleansing.
• How Ayurveda has changed her perspective on life.

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Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more.

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Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com 

Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts March 25th, 2022.

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Episode 216

Bridie spent a decade trying to figure out her digestive health issues. She struggled with IBS and extreme bloating and had tried many different forms of practitioners, diets, supplements and practices with no success in finding answers.

In this episode, she explains how Ayurveda has helped her understand her mind/body type and how to live, eat and play to keep her doshas pacified.  We discuss the following:

• Bridie's struggle with digestive health issues.
• Discovering Ayurveda and living in alignment with her 'true nature' and Mother Nature.
• Healing past trauma during the Ayurveda cleansing process.
• Bridie's renewed confidence in managing her health and wellbeing.
• Manifesting new adventures with new aligned energies!

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Thanks to Kerala Ayurveda Academy for sponsoring this episode. Please visit Kerala Ayurveda Academy to learn more.

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Episode 215

Jack Stafford is an English singer-songwriter on a mission to serve others and help people overcome the materialistic message that's distorting modern society. 

After enduring years of ill-health due to exhaustion, Jack took his healthcare into his own hands and sought out holistic healing with Ayurveda. In this episode, we discuss his journey and cover the following topics:

• Finding Ayurveda as a burnt-out businessman in Amsterdam.
• Travelling the world as a troubadour.
• Spiritual healing and awakening in India.
• Becoming an Ayurvedic troubadour.
• Jack's new outlook on life and new creative venture. 
• Enjoy an a cappella performance from Jack.

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Want to give the gift of health and wellbeing this holiday season? Email Colette at [email protected]

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Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022.

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Episode 214

Ayurvedic Doctor, Victor Briere returns to the podcast to discuss the negative health consequences that can manifest from suppressing our bodies natural biological and emotional urges.

We chat about the following natural urges and what can happen in our body and mind if we're continually ignoring our bodies needs:

• hunger
• urination
• thirst
• upper respiratory urges e.g. sneezing, yawning, coughing
• tears and emotions

Visit the International Institute of Ayurveda website or email Victor on [email protected]

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Want to give the gift of health and wellbeing this holiday season? Email Colette at [email protected]

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Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022.

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• Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you
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Episode 213

Bozhena has worked with Colette for the past year and she shares her transformational journey with Ayurveda which includes:

• Seeking change - from low enthusiasm for life and a lack of clarity.
• Cleansing excess kapha and implementing routines.
• Discovering increased creativity and inspiration.
• Continuing on her spiritual journey.
• Bozhena's life transformation and her advice for others.

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Check out Bozhena's beautiful artwork in episode #213 artwork on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages.

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Want to give the gift of health and wellbeing this holiday season? Email Colette at [email protected]

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Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022.

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• Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to you
• Educational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health

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Episode 212

Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath is a classically trained Ayurveda doctor and an accomplished teacher representing a lineage of Ayurveda Practitioners from Kerala, India. He is CEO of Kerala Ayurveda (USA) and is President of NAMA the National Ayurveda Medical Association in the US, with a mission to make Ayurveda as a credible profession in the Western world.

In this episode, Colette talks with Dr. J about candida, a condition that's very common today. They discuss the following:

• What is candida.
• What are the conditions in which candida grows.
• Ayurveda's view on candida.
• The stages of a candida infection.
• Clearing up the myths about candida.
• Ayurveda's approach to treating candida with the diet and lifestyle. 

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Visit keralaayurveda.us or call 888.275.9103

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Next discounted group Digestive Reset Cleanse starts January 21st, 2022.

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• Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailor...