Podcast

Ep. 75 Tantric Herbalism with Brooke Sullivan

I’m joined in this episode by Brooke Sullivan, Tantric Yogini and Herbalist and Founder of The Wild Temple. We dive into what it means to be a modern Tantrika and its application in medicine and herbalism. Brooke teaches in our Level 2 Ayurveda School training and I’m really excited to share this conversation with our […]

Ep. 74 Kapha Balancing for Late Winter-Spring

In this quick and information packed episode you’ll learn when Kapha season is and how to stay balanced with food throughout it. A lot of people like doing a spring cleanse, but it’s easy to go overboard and wreck your hormones with an extreme fad cleanse. So listen up and learn how to alter your […]

Ep. 73 History and HERstory of Ayurveda

In this episode I discuss the difference between a “masculine” approach to healing, often associated with allopathic medicine, and a “feminine” approach to healing, usually associated with holistic and traditional medicines like Ayurveda. We’ll learn why it is important to embrace BOTH forms in their highest expressions. You’ll learn one perspective on the origin story […]

Ep. 72 Want Health? Get Wet!

Hydration is one of the MOST important aspects of health. From cellular metabolism, mitochondrial efficiency and major organ function, water touches every aspect of our being. Yet MOST people are walking around in a mild state of chronic dehydration. Everything from aging to immunity is affected by our bodies hydration level so in this episode […]

Ep. 71 Haters Gonna Hate: Working with Critics Mindfully

In this episode I discuss my journey with trolls and how I approach receiving feedback from both a Brené Brown perspective and a Tantrik perspective. In this episode you’ll hear: ~My experience with online trolls ~The internet’s flaw ~Conduct over content ~Who has earned the right to criticize you? ~There is no effort without error […]

Ep. 70 The Words Before All Else

The Words Before All Else come from the traditions of the Iroquois Confederacy. In this episode I share a prayer I’ve been learning. In this episode I discuss: ~A ritual to begin meetings ~The importance of The Words Before All Else ~Thanksgiving Address for $6 from Mohawk Craft Shop at Kanatsiohareke, (518) 673-2534 ~Thanksgiving Address […]

Ep. 69 The Power of SUBTLE Pleasure

Healing through pleasure and the importance of subtlety. In this episode I discuss: ~The importance of the five senses from an Ayurvedic/Tantrik perspective ~Addiction vs Pleasure ~The treasure of subtle pleasures ~Tips for attuning to your own subtle pleasure ~ 2020 Ayurveda School Starts January 15. Join the next crew of courageous and wonderful women. […]

Ep. 68 Tantra Talks #5

Why Tantra is the philosophical system that holds all spiritual traditions. Tantra is the great weaver on the great loom. In this episode you’ll hear: ~Tantra as a weaving technology ~Tantra as an expansion science ~How it relates to relating to people ~The paradox as Presence ~Tantrik view of meditation ~Children as a spiritual practice […]