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  • Cool Pitta Dosha: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Summer Balance - 398

    Cool Pitta Dosha: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Summer Balance - 398
    Jun 26 2025

    Summer, with all its brightness and intensity, is a time when Pitta can easily go out of balance, even for those who don’t have a Pitta constitution. And when we don’t know the signs of imbalance or we ignore them, it can lead to everything from digestive issues and skin flare-ups to burnout, irritability and emotional overload.

    In this solo episode, Colette shares some of the most supportive Ayurvedic insights and tools to help you manage Pitta during the summer months. Whether you’re naturally fiery or just feeling the heat of the season, you’ll come away with practical ways to stay cool, calm, and balanced all summer long. Colette discusses the following:

    • Understanding the Pitta dosha.
    • Why Summer aggravates the Pitta dosha.
    • The importance of seasonal awareness.
    • Dietary guidelines for Pitta in Summer.
    • Lifestyle and daily routine adjustments.
    • Adjusting your exercise during the hot weather.

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  • Ayurvedic Wisdom on Breast Cancer: Root Causes, Healing & Prevention with Dr. Sujatha Kekada - 397

    Ayurvedic Wisdom on Breast Cancer: Root Causes, Healing & Prevention with Dr. Sujatha Kekada - 397
    Jun 19 2025
    Dr. Sujatha Kekada is the Head Physician and Co-Founder of AmrtaSiddhi Ayurvedic Clinic in Ubud, Bali. She is a certified Ayurvedic Doctor (B.A.M.S) with a degree from Rajiv Gandhi University, India. She talks with Colette about cancer with a particular focus on breast cancer and they discuss the following: Ayurveda's understanding of the root causes of breast cancer from an ama (toxins), dosha (vata, pitta and kapha), dhatu (tissue) and emotional perspective.The three ways cancer can manifest in the body.The importance of cleansing the body to prevent cancer and taking care of your breast tissue.Dr. Sujatha's approach to healing the body and mind.The role Ayurveda can play alongside allopathic treatment.Ayurveda's approach to recovery and healing after breast cancer treatment, including mastectomy or reconstruction.Preventive steps women take from an Ayurvedic perspective to maintain breast health. * Check out Dr. Sujatha's website here.... amrtasiddhi.com * Visit Colette's website www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com Online consultations & Gift VouchersNext discounted Group Cleanse starts October 3rd, 2025Private at-home Digestive Reset Cleanse tailored to youEducational programs - Daily Habits for Holistic Health Have questions before you book? Book a FREE 15 min online Services Enquiry Call * Join the Elements of Ayurveda Community! * Check out the other episodes mentioned in this episode: 16 - Ayurvedic Dinacharya or Daily Routines122 - Ayurvedic Ritucharya - Guidelines for the Seasons244 - An Ayurvedic Digestive Reset Cleanse263 - Ayurvedic View on the Menstrual Cycle394 - Ayurvedic Wisdom on Exercise and Recovery Stay connected on the Elements Instagram and Facebook pages. * Enjoy discounts on your favourite Ayurvedic products: Banyan Botanicals - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.**Divya's - enter discount code ELEMENTSOFAYURVEDA15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase.** Kerala Ayurveda - enter discount code ELEMENTS15 to receive 15% off your first purchase.** LifeSpa - Save $10 on a $50 or more one-time purchase with the code elements10. **Shipping available within the U.S. only. * Thanks for listening!
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  • Emotional Alchemy with Ayurveda: Turning Reactivity into Awareness - 396

    Emotional Alchemy with Ayurveda: Turning Reactivity into Awareness - 396
    Jun 12 2025

    In this solo episode Colette explores how Ayurveda can help us transform reactive emotions into self-awareness. Ayurveda views emotions as opportunities for understanding ourselves better. By acknowledging the energies behind our emotions, we can practice emotional alchemy, turning reactivity into wisdom. She discusses the following:

    • Emotions through the lens of Ayurveda.

    • The emotional tendencies of the doshas.

    • The gunas: the three qualities of the mind.

    • Observing versus Identifying with emotions.

    • Sattva-promoting lifestyle and practices for Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.

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  • Wendy’s Reset: Ayurveda, Motherhood & Making Space to Heal - 395

    Wendy’s Reset: Ayurveda, Motherhood & Making Space to Heal - 395
    Jun 5 2025

    Colette chats with her client Wendy who is a fitness coordinator in Bountiful, Utah. Wendy is a passionate community builder and wellness advocate dedicated to helping individuals and families live healthier, more connected lives.

    With a background in recreation leadership and a heart for mental health, she leads programs that inspire movement, mindfulness, and meaningful connection. Whether organizing events, collaborating with local organizations, teaching yoga or other fitness classes, she brings energy, empathy, and creativity to everything she does. When she’s not working, she’s wrangling her six kids, coaching softball, or finding new ways to make health and wellness fun for all ages.

    Wendy shares her journey with Ayurveda and her experience on the Digestive Reset Cleanse. They discuss the following:

    • How Wendy first discovered Ayurveda and what drew her to it.
    • Embracing Ayurveda’s “no one-size-fits-all” approach to healing.
    • Wendy’s personal experience with the Digestive Reset Cleanse.
    • The unexpected benefits of the cleanse.
    • How Wendy is incorporating Ayurveda into home life and career.

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  • Ayurvedic Wisdom on Exercise and Recovery - 394

    Ayurvedic Wisdom on Exercise and Recovery - 394
    May 29 2025

    In this solo episode Colette explores listening to your body's needs and the wisdom of Ayurveda when choosing your exercise and recovery program. She discusses moving with intention and emphasizing regeneration over depletion, especially in our fast-paced culture where over-exercising is common. She covers the following:

    • Core Ayurvedic principles to consider when choosing an exercise program:

      • Strength and stamina (bala)

      • Digestive fire (agni)

      • Vitality (ojas)

      • Season (ritu)

      • Age (jara)

      • Constitution (prakriti)

      • Current state of health (vikriti)

    • Best exercises for vata, pitta and kapha.
    • Signs of imbalance in each dosha and how to modify exercise accordingly.
    • Recovery requirements for each dosha type.

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  • From Routine to Ritual: Making Ayurvedic Dinacharya Sacred - 393

    From Routine to Ritual: Making Ayurvedic Dinacharya Sacred - 393
    May 22 2025
    Life often becomes a rush of tasks, leading to a disconnect from ourselves, our breath, our inner rhythm and the rhythm of nature. Ritual helps us return to ourselves within our existing routines. It transforms mundane actions like showering or having tea into moments of presence and appreciation. Approaching self-care practices as rituals, rather than tasks that need to be checked off daily, fosters a sense of being rooted, nourished, and present, bringing us closer to our true selves. In this episode Colette wants to encourage you to transform your Dinacharya, the Ayurvedic daily self-care practices, from mere routines into deeply nourishing rituals that foster a stronger connection with your inner self. This involves moving beyond simply completing tasks and instead taking the time to listen to your inner guidance, allowing you to make more intentional and meaningful choices for your well-being. She covers the following:
    • Daily self-care practices (dinacharya) as a blueprint for alignment.
    • Why routine can feel empty.
    • Turning routine into ritual.
    • Mindset shifts: from doing to being.
    • The psychological, spiritual and energetic benefits of sacred ritual.
    • Personalizing and flowing with your daily ritual.

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  • Ayurvedic Skin Care for Spring - 392

    Ayurvedic Skin Care for Spring - 392
    May 15 2025
    Spring, often referred to as kapha season in Ayurveda, shares similar qualities with the kapha dosha: cold, moist, heavy, static, soft, and liquid. We observe these characteristics in the environment through cooler temperatures and the earth saturated by melting snow or rain. This external environment significantly influences our bodies. As a result, you might experience clogged pores, increased oiliness, puffiness, skin breakouts, and a lack of vibrancy in your skin during this time. Colette delves into holistic skincare practices specifically tailored for the spring season. She'll be covering:
    • The development and nourishment of our skin.
    • How the heightened kapha elements of spring impact the skin.
    • A comprehensive Ayurvedic approach to skincare, including:
      • Diet
      • Digestive function (agni)
      • Lifestyle adjustments
      • Self-care rituals
      • Sleep hygiene
      • Mindfulness techniques
      • Hydration strategies
      • Beneficial skin treatments
      • The use of Ayurvedic herbs
    Stay tuned for valuable insights to keep your skin healthy and radiant this Spring!

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  • Julie's Enlightening Ayurveda Experience - 391

    Julie's Enlightening Ayurveda Experience - 391
    May 8 2025

    Colette chats with her client Julie about her recent Digestive Reset Cleanse experience and her journey with Yoga and Ayurveda. They discuss the following:

    • Julie's early exposure to Yoga and her introduction to Ayurveda.
    • Her decision to choose a supported cleanse.
    • The awareness gained during the cleanse journey.
    • Julie's experience transitioning into the vata stage of life.
    • The role of creativity in this stage of life.

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    31 m