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Ep. 188 Your Fall Ayurvedic Kitchari Cleanse Guide

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As the seasons change so do our body and spirit! According to Ayurvedic tradition, fall is a sacred time of year when we can experience deep clarity and insight into our life purpose. Through a traditional, seasonal kitchari cleanse we can align with the lightness, mobility and clarity of the fall season in order to become wiser, improve digestion and boost our immunity as we ready for winter.

Tune in to this episode to learn why we cleanse, then join Katie LIVE for our FREE Online Fall Ayurvedic Cleanse Webinar on Thursday, September 26th at 11 am Eastern Time US. You’ll learn how to do a kitchari cleanse and take home a beautiful PDF guide that includes all the recipes and information you need to complete your own Ayurvedic kitchari cleanse. We hope to see you there!

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In this episode, you’ll hear:

~ Why fall is considered a “sacred window” in Ayurveda

~ The spiritual gifts of fall

~ How is the Ayurvedic approach to cleansing different?

~ The intention behind an Ayurvedic cleanse

~ What’s so special about kitchari?

~ What happens in your body when on a kitchari cleanse

Other links mentioned in this episode:

~ Learn more about our year-long Ayurveda School here!

~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now!

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Ep. 187 I Had No Other Choice Than Spirituality with Elaine Glass

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Does it feel like something is missing from your life? Often what we’re missing is a connection to our soul and spirituality.

In this episode, Katie is joined by author and dear friend Elaine Glass for an intimate conversation about the beauty and challenges of getting quiet and tapping into who you really are. They share simple steps you can take today to connect to your spirituality, hear the voice of your soul, and feel more empowered!

Elaine’s new book, Get Quiet: 7 Simple Paths to the Truth of Who You Are, is available now!

 

In this episode you’ll hear: 

~ What does “being spiritual” actually mean?

~ How getting quiet can improve your health

~ Why do Elaine and Katie prioritize connecting with their souls at any cost?

~ How the clutter in your closets is a reflection of your prana

~ How to connect with your spirituality daily

~ Why spirituality is a relationship

~ How to start hearing the voice of your soul

~ Ignighting the powers of the soul

~ What connecting to your shadow side actually feels like

~ Why we’re often afraid to get quiet

~ The Ayurvedic concept of Swastha

~ Bravely following the voice of your soul when it's scary

~ How to begin calling in spiritual support

~ What Elaine’s spirituality looks like today

~ The soul definition of dharma

~ Elain and Katie’s spiritual dating advice

~ The energy of the sorcerous

 

Other links mentioned in this episode:

~ Elaine’s website: https://elaineglass.net/

~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!

~ Registration for the 2025 class of our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School is open!

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Ep. 186 Menopause Made Me Look Like My Mother with Mary Thompson

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If you’re perimenopausal or know someone who is going through menopause this episode is for you! Unfortunately, much of the mainstream conversation around menopause shames women for experiencing symptoms, but in this episode, Katie and fellow Ayurveda wise woman Mary Thompson offer a softer, more spiritual perspective. They discuss common symptoms of menopause, simple Ayurvedic practices you can use to mitigate these symptoms and the spiritual gifts of menopause!

Want to learn more about menopause and women's wellness from Mary Thompson and our other amazing teachers? Our year-long Ayurveda School is open for registration!

 

In this episode you’ll hear: 

~ What's going on in your body during menopause?

~ Freeing yourself from shame

~ Common perimenopause symptoms

~ Ayurvedic practices to prevent and soothe symptoms of menopause

~ The deeper meaning of our symptoms and struggle

~ What does Ayurveda say about bioidentical hormones?

~ The maiden, mother, creatrix and crone

~ The Ama - Agni - Ojas formula

~ Benefits of seasonal Ayurvedic Cleansing for hormone balance

~ The spiritual gifts of menopause

~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!

 

Other links mentioned in this episode:

~ Mary's Podcast: Ayur.. What Now?

~ Mary’s website: The Ayurvedic Approach

~ Herbalist Susun Weed

~ Book: Strong Women Stay Young

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Ep. 185 How to Be an Ayurveda Beauty Bombshell

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Today we go back to the ancient, time-tested Ayurveda beauty basics! According to Ayurveda, true beauty radiates from the inside out. It begins with digestion, hydration, and emotional health. An Ayurvedic beauty bombshell knows who she is and embodies Shakti! No skin cream or anti-aging serum can make us feel beautiful if we haven’t addressed the deeper spiritual roots.

However, many of us feel pressured to conform to our culture's limited definition of beauty. In this episode, Katie shares personal stories illustrating how her perspective of beauty has evolved since childhood and how we can all tap into the true source of lasting beauty!

Ready to get that Ayurveda glow? Join Katie LIVE for a FREE Online Ayurveda Spa Day on Tuesday, August 27th at 11 am Eastern Time US. Click here to register!

 

In this episode, you’ll hear:

~ The deep spiritual roots of true beauty

~ Ayurveda beauty essentials

~ Why do we care so much about beauty? What’s the point?

~ How to embody Shakti AKA feminine power

~ How evolution has shaped what we perceive as beautiful

~ The shadow side of beauty

~ How we’ve been influenced by cultural and social beauty standards

~ The Ayurvedic concepts of Swastha, Snehena, and Sri

~ The three most beautiful women Katie’s ever seen and the source of their beauty

 

Other links and sources mentioned in this episode:

~ Learn more about our year-long Ayurveda School here!

~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now!

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Ep. 184 Psychic Secrets Held in Your Skin

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Our culture is obsessed with having youthful, juicy skin! While there’s nothing wrong with wanting beautiful skin, we’ve been sold a lie that only youthful skin is beautiful. In this episode, Katie goes way beyond skin deep by exploring the Ayurvedic and Jugian psychological perspectives of skin. Learn how your skin health is intimately connected to your ego, self-worth, emotions, and personal boundaries. Then start improving your skin and mental health today with Katie’s favorite skin-care practice!

Ready to truly feel comfortable in your skin? Tune into this episode and join Katie LIVE on July 30th for our FREE Summer of Love Webinar. Katie will be sharing summer skin health tips and so much more! Click here to register!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

~ The Ayurvedic perspective on skin

~ How skin is connected to your feeling of worthiness

~ The tissues of the body (dhatus) according to Ayurveda

~ Why your muscle health important to skin health

~ How your skin relates to your personal boundaries

~ Working with the skin to heal trauma

~ Why your skin health has everything to do with your ego

~ Expanding your capacity to work with your feelings

~ Why who you let touch your skin is so important!

~ What does it mean to feel comfortable in your skin?

~ Learn more about our year-long Ayurveda School here. This month only, get $100 off your tuition and a free year of our Spirit Sessions membership when you register before July 31st using discount code HotGirlSummer!

Other links mentioned in this episode:

~ Psychodermatology: How Skin Reveals Unconscious Conflicts - This Jugian Life Podcast

~ The Ego and the Id by Sigmund Freud

~ Kleinian analyst Esther Bick

~ Dr Lad’s Texbook of Ayurveda Volume 1

~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now!

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Ep. 183 The Deep Spirituality of Agni

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In this special episode, we’re giving you a sneak peek inside our Ayurveda School! Katie teaches about the Ayurvedic concept of agni in this lecture from our 2023 program.

Agni is typically described as our digestive fire, however, this master teaching applies to much more than reducing bloating and getting the perfect poop! When in balance, the transformational fire of agni softens your defenses and ego to reveal the truth of who you really are. Learn how balancing your agni empowers you to transform ignorance and confusion into clarity and truth.

Want to see the video of this special class? You can watch it here on our YouTube channel!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

~ Join us LIVE on July 30th for our FREE Summer of Love Webinar. Click here to register!

~ The deeper meaning of agni

~ What does your digestion have to do with your childhood and relationships?

~ Practicing agni sadhana to burn away ignorance and touch the truth

~ Walking the path of fire

~ Calming the mind and nervous system so we can access the soul

~ How to step out of the feeling narrative

~ Why the ego becomes more solid and how to soften it

~ Learn more about our year-long Ayurveda School here. This month only, get $100 off your tuition and a free year of our Spirit Sessions membership when you register before July 31st using discount code HotGirlSummer!

Other links mentioned in this episode:

~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now!

~ Katie’s teacher Crystal Morrison

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Ep. 182 Hot Girl Summer Self-Care

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If you’re feeling hot and bothered this summer you’re not alone! In today’s episode, Kate shares summer self-care practices and Ayurvedic recommendations to keep you cool! In Ayurvedic philosophy, summer is known as the pitta season and is characterized by heat and dryness as the summer wears on. This can lead to excess heat in our bodies and fiery emotions. Tune in to learn Katie’s essential summer self-care practices so you can stay cool and collected this summer!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

~ Katie’s non-negotiable summer self-care practices

~ What is the pitta season?

~ The life-affirming aspects of pitta

~ What does pitta look and feel like when out of balance?

~ Characteristics of people with high pitta dosha

~ Ayurvedic remedies and foods to balance pitta

~ What is the Summer of Love?

~ Using rose in your summer self-care routine

~ Want to learn more about seasonal Ayurvedic living? Click here to learn more about our year-long Ayurveda School. Get $100 off your tuition and a free year of our Spirit Sessions membership and a love-gift from Paavani sent right to your door when you register for Ayurveda School before August 11th with code SummerofLove at registration checkout!

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Other links mentioned in this episode:

~ Ep. 40: To Sunscreen or Not to Sunscreen? How About Natural?

~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is available now!

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Ep. 181 Ayurveda Fundamentalism & Why We May Wanna Avoid It

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In today’s episode, Kate dives into a topic that’s been on her heart for years, Ayurveda Fundamentalism! Many of us live in polarized cultures and have a fundamentalist mindset that, when applied to Ayurveda and our spiritual path, limits our healing and growth. We get caught up in the rules of Ayurveda and lose sight of its heart and true purpose. Tune in to learn how to spot the signs of Ayurveda Fundamentalism and come away with a fresh, more holistic view of these ancient teachings!

Ready to go deeper? The next student to register for the 2025 class of our year-long Divine Feminine Ayurveda School will get all their textbooks and one year of our Spirit Sessions membership free!

In this episode, you’ll hear:

~ What is Ayurveda Fundamentalism?

~ How viewing Ayurveda as a rulebook limits your healing

~ The 5 features & structure of fundamentalism

~ Why many of us have a fundamentalist perspective of Ayurveda

~ The most important thing to keep in mind on your spiritual path

~ Moving beyond dualistic thinking to grow spiritually

~ How Hatha Yoga and fundamentalism are at odds with each other

~ How to identify if you have a fundamentalist worldview

~ What is ‘dirty charisma’ and how to avoid it

Other links mentioned in this episode:

~ The Fundamentalist Mindset by Charles B. Strozier (Editor), David M. Terman, and James W. Jones

~ Dr. John Douillard’s Ayurvedic smoothie recipes

~ Dr. Vasant Lad’s Textbook of Ayurveda

~ The work of Joseph Cambell

~ The Charaka Samhita

~ Sandiya Ramaswami

~ Sign up for our free mini-course about Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda!

~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

~ Katie’s NYT bestselling book Healthy, Happy, Sexy

~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy is also available now!

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