Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

The Brain's Lymphatic System: An Ayurvedic Understanding with Dr. John Douillard - 466

What if your brain has its own system for clearing waste and the health of that system is connected to your digestion, emotions, breathing and sleep? In this episode, I

Rethinking Protein: An Ayurvedic Perspective on Individual Digestive Capacity with Dr. Varalakshmi - 465

Protein has become one of the biggest conversations in modern nutrition. We're constantly being told to eat more protein, prioritise protein at every meal, choose certain

Preparing Your Body for Change: An Ayurvedic Approach - 464

Have you ever decided that you need to make a change and then wanted to change everything at once? Maybe you decide you're going to eat better, exercise more, get to be

What Happens When You Give Your Digestive System a Break? | An Ayurvedic Insight - 463

What happens when you stop asking your digestive system to constantly do more? In Ayurveda, digestion is about far more than what happens in your gut. Agni, often trans

Why an Ayurvedic Seasonal Reset Is More Than a Cleanse - 462

What if you didn't wait until your body was struggling before you gave it a reset? In our modern world, we often think of a cleanse or reset as something we need to do

Why Less Can Sometimes Heal More: The Wisdom of Ayurvedic Simplicity - 461

Have you ever noticed that when you're not feeling your best, your instinct is to do more? Another supplement, another diet, another wellness routine or maybe another e

When Healthy Habits Stop Working: An Ayurvedic Perspective - 460

You eat well, exercise regularly, meditate, manage your stress and genuinely try to take care of yourself, so why don't you feel better? Sometimes, the answer isn't tha

Why We Keep Ignoring Our Body's Signals: Ayurveda and Self-Awareness - 459

Have you ever found yourself saying, "I'm fine," even though you know you're exhausted? Maybe you've been living with bloating, poor sleep, low energy, headaches or dig

What Is Your Body Trying to Tell You? An Ayurvedic Perspective on Symptoms - 458

Have you ever wished a symptom would simply disappear? Whether it's bloating, fatigue, headaches, restless sleep or digestive discomfort, our first instinct is often to

Celebrating 9 Years: Why Human Connection Matters - 457

As the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast celebrates its ninth anniversary, Colette reflects on the journey of sharing Ayurveda with listeners around the world and explores why

Rebuilding Self-Trust Through Ayurveda - 456

Have you ever found yourself ignoring your body's signals, overriding your intuition, or constantly looking outside yourself for the "right" answer? In our modern world

The Hidden Energy Leaks That Keep You Stuck - 455

Do you ever feel too exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself to even think about doing the things that you know would support your wellbeing? In this epis

When Life Gets Busy: Practicing Ayurveda in the Real World - 454

Do you find it easy to follow your Ayurvedic routines when life is calm, only to watch them disappear when things get busy? Perhaps you're travelling, caring for family

The Gap Between Knowing and Living Ayurveda - 453

If you've been studying Ayurveda for a while, chances are you already know a lot. Yet knowing what supports your wellbeing and consistently living it are often two very d

Living an Authentic Life with Ayurveda - 452

The word authenticity can sometimes feel overused, misunderstood, or even a little cliché. Yet beneath the buzzword lies a profound question: Who are you underneath all t

An Ayurvedic Guide to Vata, Pitta and Kapha Skin Types - 451

Have you ever wondered if your skin is trying to tell you something? In this episode, Colette continues the conversation on Ayurvedic skin health following her intervie

The Feminine Fire Within: Ayurveda, Intuition and the Return to Balance - 450

Have you been feeling less drawn to hustle culture, constant productivity and striving, and more drawn to simplicity, connection and a slower rhythm of life? In this ep

Letting Go of Optimization: Returning to Body Wisdom - 449

Are you living by your body's wisdom or by your data? In today's wellness culture, we're encouraged to track, measure, monitor, and optimize almost every aspect of our

From Survival to Thriving: Athina's Ayurvedic Healing Journey with Crohn's - 448

Ten years ago, Athina was severely ill with Crohn's disease, exhausted, unable to eat properly, rapidly losing weight, and unsure if she would survive. In this deeply ins

Beyond Skin Care: Ayurveda and the Gut-Skin Connection with Vaidya Kamya - 447

Could your skin be reflecting what's happening in your digestive system? Colette explores the Ayurvedic understanding of the gut-skin connection and why true radiance b