Ayurveda Life School Podcast

Have you ever wondered how the benefits of plants are discovered? Or how scientists are able to create medicines from plants? In this weeks episode we visit with Dr Dan Gubler, PhD. Dr Gubler is a Caltech-trained Natural Product Chemist and in our conversation we discuss how his passion for plants led him into this field.

Listen and you will learn:

What a natural product chemist is and does
What bioactive compounds in plants are, and why you should care
The difference between supplements and whole plant usage
Plant conservation as it applies to Ayurvedic herbs and how we can be stewards of the environment
The story behind Biosignaling-the interaction between your cells and there plants you eat
How to use plants as medicine

If you love plants and are interested in having a deeper understanding of their medicinal qualities, and like to be entertained while learning, this is the episode for you.
 
Dr Gubler has formulated over 200 nutritional and personal care supplements and discovered 20 medicinal plants. His research is shared globally and you can find him and connect on TikTok. Search Dr Dan Gubler.

You can also learn more about the supplements he has created from his extensive plant knowledge at https://feelbrilliant.com

And don't forget...it is Cleanse Time! Fall is the perfect time for an Ayurvedic Cleanse, and if you have a busy schedule like all of us do, you'll love this new format of a Self-Guided Cleanse. You can start on your time and your schedule, but still get the support you need in our private Facebook group.

Learn more about the Fall Self-Guided Cleanse starting in October. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/seasonalcleanse

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

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Namaste.

Did you know you have over 60,000 thoughts per day? All the clutter makes it challenging to live a life of peace and productivity. In this episode we visit with Roberta Hughes, Founder and lead instructor at PeaceFull Living, a boutique hybrid studio that conveys a delicate and personalized Peaceful Living instruction through customized Pilates, Meditation, and Yoga classes.

In our conversation we learn about her story, the challenge of recognizing and managing our thoughts, and how to leave a more peaceful and intentional life--even when the world around us is going crazy!

You can learn more about Roberta and her work by visiting https://www.peacefullliving.com/ and follow Roberta on Facebook @robertapeacefullliving and Instagram @roberta_peacefullliving.

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

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Namaste.

'Where have you been?' I've been asked that question often the past few months as I took a breather aka Sabbatical from the show. Now I am back with all new episodes and ready to visit and share from the heart.

In this episode I share what I have been up to and key learnings from the past few months of Sabbatical.

Join me as I share how the hierarchy of needs impacted my life and how the soul always knows where it is called.

Also, if you are ready to clear out the old and start fresh, join the self-paced Ayurveda Fall Cleanse coming in October. You can learn more at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/seasonalcleanse

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

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Cooking for health and wellness both spiritually and physically is possibly with Ayurveda. In this episode we are privileged to chat with Divya Alter about all things nutrition. 

Divya Alter is a former monk and Ayurvedic chef, educator, author, and founder of the popular Ayurvedic food brand Divya's and Divya’s restaurant in NYC.  Divya’s food is rooted in the ancient Ayurvedic principles of seasonal, intuitive eating and balancing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs, 

She also offers online cooking classes and a best-selling cookbook (What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen (Rizzoli, 2017) 

Her latest book- Joy of Balance: An Ayurvedic Guide to Cooking with Healing Ingredients (Rizzoli, 2022)) will be available September 6th. 

What you will learn in this episode:

• How food impacts not only the body functions but the mind and emotions
• The principles of Ayurvedic cooking—and the fact that Italian food can be Ayurvedic!
• How to create an environment of balance for cooking and dining
• Cooking for a family and simple ideas to shift recipes and spices to accommodate various doshas
• Why basic Ayurveda foods like kitchari and digestive tea should be a staple in every diet
• What it actually means to eat for your dosha
• How to eat for balance and wellness

To learn more about Divya and her food, classes and books, visit https://divyas.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

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Namaste.

Fear! We all have felt it, some more than others, but we have all had that moment when our heart races, our palms get sweaty and our first instinct may be to freeze or flee.

But what causes this and is fear real, or just an illusion? And how does Ayurveda view fear vs. western views?

In this week's episode we will practice, learn and discuss practical, physical and spiritual aspect of fear with Rebecca Ward, therapist, teacher and activist.

You will learn:

• The main dosha associated with fear
• The bodies reaction to fear 
• Simple tools to manage fear in the moment
• How your fear is impacting long term health
• Why fear is not something you can overcome
• How fear can be useful
• What your paper tigers may be
• How to discover your Original Blueprint
• How to create a life beyond your fear and limitations
• And more. 

Rebecca A. Ward is a therapist, activist, healer, author, speaker and coach. As a trauma survivor, she has triumphed over extraordinary suffering and come out the other side to her joy again. She is also the author of a new book The Paper Tiger Syndrome: How to Liberate Yourself from the Illusion of Fear.

To learn more about Rebecca and her work, visit https://irisinstitute.com

To get a copy of her just released book The Paper Tiger Syndrome: How to Liberate Yourself from the Illusion of Fear, visit Amazon.

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

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Namaste.

For many, knowing what they truly desire or aspire to have in life is challenging. How do we go about finding what our aspirations are?

We are often influenced by ego, or our urges and emotions. When faced with these urges how do we continue to make clear decisions?

What do you consider Crunch Time Moments? 

How do we keep our actions aligned with our decisions without self-sabotage? 

In this week's episode you will learn about these things and more as we visit with Ken Lindner, founder of Positive Life Choice Psychology.

Are you ready to take accountability for your decisions and create true, lasting change? Then enjoy this week's episode.

About Ken Lindner:

Ken Lindner is the founder of Positive Life Choice Psychology and the Positive Life Choice Psychology Lifestyle. Ken’s calling is to envision ‘what can be’ in people and to equip, enable and empower the to turn their great potential into a highly positive, fulfilling, and productive reality. 

Ken graduated Harvard magna cum laude and Cornell Law School. He is the author of five books, including Career Choreography, and his latest book Aspire Higher: How to Find the Love, Positivity, and Purpose to Elevate Your Life and The World!  was just released late 2021.

Contact Ken Lindner:

https://positivelifechoicepsychology.com

Instagram- kenlindnerplcp

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

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There is more to wellness than looking good in our skin. But the connection between the body and soul is integral, and when you are searching for wellness, you have to give attention to both. 

This week we visit with Dr Stacy Berman about the holistic approach to fitness and wellness, with an understanding that the spirit impacts the body as much as the body impacts the spirit. 

What you will learn:

• How our emotions and thoughts about our physical appearance and body impact digestion and wellness
• The connection between our body sensations and thoughts
• How we can shift our emotional state by adjusting how we think about our body sensations
• The many tools of natural medicine to create wellness
• How to uncover past traumas and samskaras to rewrite the narrative of the past and change our future moving forward

About Dr. Stacy Berman:

Stacy is a pioneer in the fitness industry and created the first all year outdoor bootcamp in NYC back in 1999. Called a “NYC fitness icon” by Forbes Magazine, Stacy trail-blazed the way for the global boutique fitness craze we see today. 

Stacy has gone on to receive a PhD in Natural Medicine and is presently writing a book Love Yourself Naked: The Science of Self Perception, Spirituality and Weight Loss, as well as Taking the Armor Off. 

Stacy is a practitioner of spiritual wellness where she offers a more holistic approach to wellness.

You can contact Stacy at: 

https://www.stacyberman.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesystembystacy/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacy.berman.7 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-berman-3412a41/ 

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

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Namaste.

Is there anything as tender as a newborn baby? 

And is there anything more challenging than navigating self-care and time to restore your energy when you are trying to care for a newborn and get back to regular life? 

Classical Ayurveda has very specific protocols to help balance out mom's doshas as well as get strong milk production flowing and create a strong connection between mother and new baby. 

In this episode you will learn: 

• The Jatakarma, or actions to take after birth
• The use of the placenta to reduce postpartum depression
• Herbs to give to the baby shortly after delivery by mouth and externally
• Herbs to stimulate milk production
• Recipe for a compress to hep reduce breast pain from nursing
• Which dosha to focus on managing post delivery
• How to heal vaginal canal tearing
• Practices to implement for the month following pregnancy for full restoration

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

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Namaste.

Pregnancy is a sacred, and challenging, time of life.

Classical Ayurveda had much to say about pregnancy and how to strengthen and maintain a healthy pregnancy through lifestyle, herbs and practices.

In this weeks episode you will learn:

The month by month protocol for herbs and diet during pregnancy
Practices to adopt for a healthy baby
The herbs to use for pregnancy based enemas
Why your emotional state is influential on the baby's development
The use of supplements and herbs during pregnancy

If you are planning for conception, or are currently expecting, this episode will give you plenty of practical wisdom from classical Ayurveda to assist in your journey. For this information specifically, I recommend you meet with an Ayurveda Practitioner to customize any recommendations to your individual pregnancy and needs.

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

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Delivering a healthy baby begins LONG before the actual conception. According to ancient Ayurveda, there are 6 specific areas to focus on in order to improve your chances of a healthy pregnancy. 

in this episode we discuss all 6 areas in depth as well as practical steps to take in order to improve the health of the mother and father for conception. 

As the Ashtanga Samgraha states:" The woman is the chief cause for progeny. If she is protected, the progeny is protected. Among all the stages of life, that of the householder is the most important and sacred". 

In this episode you will learn: 

• The six factors that lead to conceiving a healthy child
• The role that diet plays in healthy conception
• How Karma of the child impacts their personality
• How analysis of the menses can help determine health of the egg
• The proper timing of intercourse
• How hydration impacts healthy conception
• And more...

May your efforts to conceive be prosperous. 

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:
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Namaste.