Ayurveda Life School Podcast

Nov 20 2023 169 ep. 29 mins 134
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The Ayurveda Life School podcast explores wellness and health through the ancient 5,000 year old wisdom of Ayurveda-but we make it work for you today! Learn to make practical changes to your lifestyle, diet, exercise, thoughts, and emotions to connect mind-body and lead you on your pathway to perfect health. Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Heather Johnson, the host, will share the life-changing teachings of Ayurveda and give you techniques to make Ayurveda a natural part of your daily life as you journey to better health and peace, and you don't need to travel to India to do it! Peace, wholeness, and a life of dynamic energy can be yours through Ayurveda. 

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Episode 168: Ep #168: Finding Joy in the Holidays

Nov 20 2023 27 mins  
The holidays are upon us and in this episode we talk all about how to thrive during this time of year. You will learn:How to enjoy being the host or the guest no matter the situationKey strategies for each dosha to stay calm in a chaotic family situationWhat routines and habits to focus on to stay balanced this holiday seasonPlanning your meals and eating on holiday daysHerbs and s

Episode 167: Ep #167: You are a Creator

Nov 13 2023 19 mins  
You are a creator.Do you believe me when I say that? Or do thing creativity and creation belongs only to those who sing, dance, perform or create art. What if I told you that every one of you is a creator. And that it may manifest differently based on your dosha, but you are able to contribute a unique offering to the world based on your unique prakruti and personality. In this epi

Episode 166: Ep #166: Is it Me, or My Hormones? Making sense of hormonal imbalances.

Nov 06 2023 28 mins  
Hormones control so many body functions, and yet they can be confusing and often misunderstood. In this episode we discuss the view of hormones in ancient and modern Ayurveda as compared with Western medicine. In order to begin to balance your hormones, it is important that you understand your imbalances and how hormones are involved. In this episode you will learn: The v

Episode 165: Ep #165: GERD aka Heartburn. Part 3 of Preventing and Healing Indigestion.

Oct 30 2023 22 mins  
The final episode in this 3 part series is all about the dreaded heartburn. If you experience this occasionally, or every day, you know how uncomfortable this can condition can be. But what you might not realize is how heartburn or GERD can indicate deeper imbalances and if not treated and healed can lead to severe long term consequences. Traditional Ayurvedic medicine has plenty t

Episode 164: Ep #164: Gastritis. Part 2 of Preventing and Healing Indigestion.

Oct 23 2023 18 mins  
Sour stomach, inflammation of the stomach lining, sensitivity to hot or spicy foods and overall discomfort in the stomach with hot indigestion. That is gastritits. For some it is a rare occurrence, but for others, this condition can make every food decision stressful as they work to alleviate the symptoms and heal the gut. This condition has a personal connection to my fa

Episode 163: Ep #163: Amlapitta. Part 1 of Preventing and Healing Indigestion.

Oct 16 2023 22 mins  
Indigestion is a part of many people's daily life, and when the doshas are imbalanced it can feel impossible to cure. But knowing the nidana or cause as well as the steps you can take to bring your doshas back into balance can help to cure this painful disorder. In Part 1 of this 3 part series you will gain a foundational understanding of Amlapitta (sour stomach, hyperacidity, gast

Episode 162: Ep #162: Tips for Working Mom's Living an Ayurvedic Life

Oct 09 2023 28 mins  
Living Ayurveda is challenging. Then add to the equation a full time job, a few kids and a house to manage and you have a recipe for chaos. How do you make it all work? The answer is, you don't. You can do all the things, but you can't do all the things all the time. Balancing your many roles and still finding balance takes work and practice. In this episode I share what I have lea

Episode 161: It's Tea Time - Using Tea for Healing

Oct 03 2023 23 mins  
Tea has a special place in Ayurveda and brings healing and delicious benefits. With basic kitchen herbs and spices, you can create teas to heal digestion, cleanse the blood, assist in weight loss and balance the doshas. In this episode I share simple remedies using teas that you can make right from your kitchen. Here are a few recipes you can try today: Digestive Tea

Episode 160: Ep #160: Parenting the Ayurvedic Way with Katie Rose

Nov 22 2022 49 mins  
Parenting is challenging, and it can be difficult to know what voices to listen to because everyone has an opinion. In this week's episode I visit with Katie Rose, founder of Bhakti Rose based out of Australia about the art of parenting with Ayurveda. What does Ayurvedic parenting look like? How do you know if you are doing it 'right'? Katie and I discuss how to model Ayurvedic liv

Episode 159: Ep #159: Intuitive Leadership in Life and Business with Samantha Bove

Oct 19 2022 52 mins  
This week you are in for a special treat and a topic that we haven't covered before. Business, Life, Leadership and Intuition. Whether you have your own business, work for a business, or manage your life, the topic of intuition and listening to your inner knowing is universal and part of living Ayurvedically. Instead of looking outside of yourself for answers, can you lea