In this inspiring conversation, Katie sits down with Catharine Arnston, founder of ENERGYbits®, wellness thought leader, and the “voice of algae,” to explore the profound science and spirituality behind one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods.
From the ancient wisdom of the Rishis to scientific evidence of algae’s unmatched nutrition, Catharine shares how she followed her inner voice from corporate life to purpose-driven entrepreneurship. Tune in to learn the health benefits of spirulina and chlorella, how to spot high-quality algae, and why these superfoods are not just powerful medicine for the body, but nourishment for the soul.
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In this episode about algae and Catharine’s incredible life, you’ll hear:
~ An invitation to deepen your spiritual journey in Ayurveda School
~ How Catharine followed her intuition to become the voice of algae
~ How the ancient Rishis communicated with plants
~ The spirituality of spirulina
~ Health benefits of algae
~ Going back to college in your 60s
~ How miracles happen when you listen to your inner voice
~ Overcoming impostor syndrome and fear
~ What it feels like to be on the right path
~ Exactly how Catharine incorporates algae into her daily diet
~ Using chlorella and spirulina for optimal health
~ The importance of a satvic diet as we age
~ Mitochondrial health
~ Free radicals and antioxidants
~ How to identify good quality spirulina
~ Why most algae supplements are a waste of money
~ Scientific evidence of the effects of algae on dementia, diabetes, cancer and heart disease
~ The Ayurvedic perspective of algae
~ Why Spirulina is Mother Nature's breast milk
~ Catharine wants you to Google phycocyanin
~ Root cause medicine
~ How and when to take spirulina and chlorella
~ Sign up for our free Women’s Wisdom and Ayurveda mini-course!
Learn more about algae and connect with ENERGYbits®:
~ Learn more about ENERGYbits® on their website, energybits.com
~ Use the discount code THESHAKTISCHOOL at checkout to get 20% off your order
~ Follow @energybits on Instagram
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~ Learn more about Ayurveda School
~ 2025 Chakra Yoga Nidra Workshop: Study with Katie and other luminary teachers this fall in the Bahamas!
~ 2026 Chakra Yoga Nidra Retreat: Deep dive into the chakras with Katie as your guide in the beautiful Bahamas in spring 2026!
~ Follow us on Instagram and Facebook
~ Katie’s latest book, Glow-Worthy
If you liked today’s episode about algae, you might also like:
~ Ep. 193 Triphala: The #1 Ayurvedic Herb I Keep Coming Back To
~ Ep. 168 Ayurveda & Tantric Herbalism with Brooke Sullivan
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