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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!

Want more summer Ayurvedic practices, recipes, and a breathwork and energy meditation to cool the intensity of summer? Join us LIVE on July 30th for our FREE Summer of Love Webinar. Click here to register!

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 when you register before July 31st using discount code HotGirlSummer!

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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. 40 To Sunscreen or Not to Sunscreen? How About Natural?

As the rates of skin cancer and sunscreen use both increase, this episode sheds light on how to naturally and safely enjoy the sun.

In this episode I discuss:

~The sun as a carrier of information

~Skin as the largest organ

~The best time to download pure prana

~How to leverage the sun for your health

~What Ayurveda has to say about skin

~The dirty on sunscreen

~Nurturing your skin the holistic way

~Paavani Body oils and spray for sun routines!

~Natural alternatives to traditional sunscreen

~My favorite homemade sunscreen recipe

~Carrot Seed Oil is an amazing natural SPF

~I love this Ayurvedic company PAAVANI AYURVEDA. I did my Ayurveda training with the founders. They make handmade products infused with mantra and love that make daily routines just that much more sweeter. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for a discount!

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Ep. 38 Slather Yourself in Roses – A.K.A. Summer Routines

Foods, recipes and Ayurvedic wisdom for thriving in the early summer.

In this episode I discuss:

~How to feel really good this summer

~Ayurvedic tips for early summer

~Paavani’s Cool & Calm tea blend

~The magic Sweet taste

~My sweet potato & carrot smoothie recipe

~What to eat in the early summer

~Rose petal jam is SO good to work with, this one’s my favorite

~The BEST face mask recipe

~Get my FREE Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course!

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I love this Ayurvedic company PAAVANI AYURVEDA. I did my Ayurveda training with the founders. They make handmade products infused with mantra and love that make daily routines just that much more sweeter. Use promocode GHEESPOT at checkout for a discount!

Learn more:

Shakti Ayurveda School

Free Divine Feminine Ayurveda Mini-Course

Lineage of Love Community

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This show is a passion project that I produce for the love of sharing. If you enjoy this show and want a free and easy way to help it grow, the most effective way you can help is to:

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Ep. 03 Summer Date Shake! OMG Love!

Here in Virginia, we're in the middle of a heat wave. So in today's mini-episode, Katie shares her favorite date shake recipe to help you stay cool and feel amazing!

In this episode, you'll hear:

~ Katie's current obsession with dates!

~ The importance of milk in Ayurveda

~ The benefits of cardamom

~ Summer Date Shake Recipe (see below)

~ All you need is a blender, milk, dates, and SPICES!

Summer Date Shake Recipe

~ 2 cups milk of your choice

~ 1 or 2 dates with pits removed

~ Cardamom to taste

~ Optimal: crushed rose petals for topping

Put everything in a blender and mix for about 30 seconds. Pour into your favorite glass and sprinkle with crushed rose petals. You can drink the date shake straight away, put it in the fridge to enjoy with your tea or coffee later or heat it up and sip before bed.

Enjoy!

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