Episode 133: Ep #133: Treating Seasonal Affective Disorder with Ayurveda

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 situation Key strategies for each dosha to stay calm in a chaotic family situation What routines and habits to focus on to stay balanced this holiday season Planning your meals and eating on holiday days Herbs and spices to include to help you feel great Reminder of the healthy eating guidelines and how to keep on track with them The importance of setting an intention BEFORE the busy begins And more... If you want to stay balanced emotionally and physically this holiday season, this episode is for you. A recipe I share in this episode: Vata Tonic: Quart jar of warm water 1/2 tsp Himalayan sea salt Half a fresh lemon juiced 1-2T pure organic maple syrup Mix and enjoy throughout the day. START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper, mala beads and online course? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.

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 episode we talk about what creation is and is not. How your dosha may impact the final creation product. And how to get over your fears to create something better in the world that only you can contribute. Herb focus of the week: Cinnamon References: Ayurvedic Medicine by Sebastian Pole START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper, mala beads and online course? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.

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 view of hormones in AyurvedaWhich doshas are involved in hormonal functionsThe stages of life and their relationship to hormonesThe importance of healthy body tissues (dhatu) and channels (srotas) Causes of hormonal imbalanceStarting to find balance again We also spotlight the herb of the week: Ashwagandha including benefits, recommended usage and dosage. References: Hormone Intelligence by Aviva Romm, MD Ayurveda Medicine by Sebastian Pole START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper, mala beads and online course? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.  

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 to say on this topic, so join me to learn about how you can prevent and ultimately heal from this condition. In this episode you will learn: The root cause of GERD Which doshas are involved in GERD (it's not what you may think) Habits you can adopt immediately to ease the discomfort and prevent future episodes Foods and herbs to add into your diet to prevent a relapse What we do in our house for GERD START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper, mala beads and online course? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion It's not too late to join the seasonal fall cleanse. Learn more about this self-paced program. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/seasonalcleanse Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.

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 family as my daughter struggles with gastritis and we are healing her digestion and stomach with the principles of Ayurveda.  In this episode you will learn:The causes of gastritis, both physical and emotionalHerbs to take before and after eating to calm the gutWhich doshas are aggravated in this conditionHow you can adjust your lifestyle to healWhat types of foods are best for gastritisAnd more...START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper, mala beads and online course? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion It's not too late to join the seasonal fall cleanse. Learn more about this self-paced program. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/seasonalcleanse Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.

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, gastritis) and begin to identify which dosha is imbalanced and steps you can take to move towards healing. Be sure to tune in for Part 2-Gastritis, and Part 3-GERD/acid reflux. START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion It's not too late to join the seasonal fall cleanse. Learn more about this self-paced program. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/seasonalcleanse Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.

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 learned about implementing Ayurveda for myself and my family from the past year of working full time and raising my 4 kids. It hasn't always been pretty or easy, but it has taught me so much and I hope some of what I share helps you achieve greater balance while wearing many different hats. If you haven't gotten your free Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper, mala beads and online courses, order yours today at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/order-382928771587764200421 Ready to join the Immersion and take your Ayurvedic practices to the next level? Join the self paced Ayurveda Immersion program. Learn more here.  Have a fantastic week.  Namaste. Heather Johnson

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 (tri-doshic) Cumin, fennel, star anise, lemongrass and coriander. Mix in equal ratios the spoon 1 Tbsp into hot water and allow to steep for 5-10 minutes. Enjoy.  Immunity Tea (V/K) Cardamom, Cinnamon, Ginger, Black Pepper. Mix 1/2 tsp cardamom, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ginger and a pink of black pepper in hot water. Sip while warm. Not great for Pitta.  Blood Cleansing (tri-doshic) Cumin, Fenugreek black pepper, turmeric. Mix 1/2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp fenugreek, 1/2 tsp turmeric, pinch of black pepper in 8 oz hot water. Sip while warm.  Weight Loss (V/K, small amounts for Pitta) Fresh Ginger, 3-4 cloves, licorice root powder. Boil water with 1/2 in fresh ginger and cloves. Turn off heat and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Mix in licorice root powder. Sip while warm.   Listen for more tips and recipes you can make at home.  If you haven't gotten your free Ayurveda Starter Kit, order yours today at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/order.  Namaste.  Heather

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 living to our children, how to give them space to make their own choices, the ancient roots of parenting in Ayurveda, and how to guide children towards practices and habits that will provide long term wellness and healing. As a mother of 5, Katie has seen it all and shares from her depth of wisdom and teachings as an Ayurvedic teacher, Yoga teacher and practitioner, and experienced mother. And the timing of this episode is perfect since Katie is offering a Black Friday special of 50% off all of her programs, including Ayurveda Goddess, Bhakti Club and the Yoga of Birth. You can learn more about Katie at https://www.bhaktirose.com.au Check out her Black Friday Promotion at:  https://www.bhaktirose.com.au/blackfriday START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.

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 learn to listen to your inner guidance? You already have all the answers, you just need to listen.   This week we talk with Samantha Bove, international business coach who specializes in working with entrepreneurs in the fields of wellness and personal development and founder of ZenBoss Academy. She is also a reiki practitioner and uses that background to guide her coaching.  What you will learn in this episode. What Intuitive Leadership is. Intuitive Leadership is the process of reclaiming your power. It’s a blend of learning to trust yourself and using your discernment to make business decisions that work best for you, from the content you create to how you price your offers. You will learn to tune inward instead of crowdsourcing or seeking validation from others while learning how to stop second-guessing yourself for good.The Benefits of Intuitive Leadership. They include everything from beating burnout to being able to build a legacy brand. You’ll also notice an emotional shift on sales calls that allows you to be more confident, take brave action, listen better and show up as your most magnetic self.How to Tell the Difference between Intuition and Fear while strengthening your decisiveness muscle.How to Practice Intuitive Leadership. I’ll offer specific exercises that will help attendees connect to their intuition, master the art of self-reflection, develop self-trust, and separate their personal self-worth from the professional success of their business and clients.Ways to Use Intuitive Leadership to plan the best times to start a podcast, launch an online program, hold a retreat, publish your book and more.About Samantha Bove: Samantha Bove is an international business coach who specializes in working with entrepreneurs in the fields of wellness and personal development. Through her signature program, ZenBoss Academy, she teaches experts and coaches how to build an online brand, launch their first digital course and sell with integrity. Using her strategies, Samantha’s clients have been able to have been able to generate six figures in their businesses, quit their jobs to work fulltime on their businesses and more.  When she’s not coaching you will find her tending to her thriving reiki practice in San Diego and facilitating virtual readings around the world through her unique healing modality, Soul Essence Readings. Samantha’s expertise has been featured in Forbes, Authority Magazine, and Thrive Global. She enjoys speaking on the topics of using intuition in business, online entrepreneurship and how to sell without feeling salesy. Samantha lives in San Diego, California, with her partner. Learn more at https://www.samanthabove.com/ START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.