• Kapha Imbalance vs Fatigue: Why You Feel Heavy, Foggy + Unmotivated - 438
    Apr 2 2026
    Have you ever felt tired… but something about it didn't feel like true fatigue? In this episode, Colette explores the subtle but important difference between Kapha accumulation and true fatigue, and how easily the two can be confused. What feels like low energy may actually be heaviness, stagnation, and mental fog, which are signs that the body is asking for movement and stimulation, not more rest. Colette shares a recent personal experience of waking up feeling heavy, slow, and mentally foggy, not depleted, but stuck. Through her Ayurvedic lens she understood that these qualities were not in fact fatigue but a Kapha accumulation. Understanding this distinction prevented her from unintentionally moving further out of balance. She shares how to recognize these qualities in your body and how to respond in a way that restores balance. This episode is about tuning inwards and taking note of the qualities you feel in your body, being curious and building a deeper relationship with your body's inner intelligence. In this episode Colette discusses: The difference between Kapha imbalance and true fatigueWhy "feeling tired" isn't always about needing more rest Common signs of Kapha accumulation (heaviness, fog, low motivation)How Kapha shows up in the mind as inertia and lack of clarityThe concept of manda (slowness/dullness) in AyurvedaWhy misinterpreting symptoms can lead to deeper imbalance Simple ways to support Kapha to restore balanceThe importance of awareness before taking actionWhy this is especially relevant during the spring season Episode Sponsor: Kerala Ayurveda Academy's India Immersion is a 14-day immersive experience guided by renowned Ayurvedic doctor Vaidya Jayarajan Kodikannath. Whether you're new to Ayurveda or a dedicated student or practitioner, this immersive experience offers a rare opportunity to study, travel, and experience this ancient healing tradition in its place of origin. To learn more about the India Immersion and download the full brochure, visit keralaayurveda.us Join the Spring Digestive Reset Cleanse If you're ready to support your body through this seasonal transition, my Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins April 17th. This Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to gently remove winter accumulation, strengthen digestion, and help you re-establish daily rhythm while learning about your unique constitution and patterns. You'll also receive guidance, structure, and support throughout the process so that the experience becomes both healing and educational. Learn more and register by booking your cleanse consultation at: Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 17th https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - chosse your own dates https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse Check out Colette's online services: Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - April 17th, 2026 https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse Private Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources Stay connected on the Elements social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda. Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast. Thanks for listening!
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    17 mins
  • Erica's Journey of Self-Compassion and Awareness - 437
    Mar 26 2026
    Healing rarely happens through a single change. More often, it unfolds through awareness, consistency, and a growing relationship with the body and mind. In this episode, Colette is joined by her client Erica, who shares her deeply personal journey of healing through Ayurveda. What began as a search for answers during a period of fatigue and sluggishness became a transformational process of self-discovery, compassion, and empowerment. Erica began working with Colette in January 2025 and joined the Reset–Restore–Renew Program, where she experienced how structured cleansing, supportive routines, self-care and mindfulness practices can create a powerful container for healing. Over time, she moved from feeling heavy and depleted to experiencing renewed energy, clarity, and vitality. In their conversation, Erica reflects on how life's busyness can easily pull us out of balance and how returning to seasonal resets and supportive habits has helped her reestablish structure and stability. With each cleanse, she noticed her awareness deepening, not only physically, but mentally and emotionally as well. One of the most beautiful insights from Erica's journey is the role of self-compassion. Rather than striving for perfection, she has embraced an 80/20 approach to living Ayurveda, allowing her to maintain balance while still living fully. This conversation is a reminder that healing is not about rigid rules. It's about learning to listen to your body, honoring where you are, and cultivating kindness toward yourself along the way. In this episode, they discuss: How Erica's personal healing journey led her to Ayurveda Her experience inside the Reset–Restore–Renew Program Moving from lethargy and sluggishness to renewed energy and vitality How the busyness of life can lead to imbalance and how repeating cleanses helped her reestablish balance and structure The increased physical, mental, and emotional awareness that she developed with each cleanse The importance of self-compassion and self-love on the healing journey How embracing an 80/20 approach made her Ayurvedic lifestyle sustainable Join the Spring Digestive Reset Cleanse If you're ready to support your body through this seasonal transition, my Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins April 17th. This Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to gently remove winter accumulation, strengthen digestion, and help you re-establish daily rhythm while learning about your unique constitution and patterns. You'll also receive guidance, structure, and support throughout the process so that the experience becomes both healing and educational. Learn more and register by booking your cleanse consultation at: Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 17th https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - choose your own dates https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse Check out Colette's online services: Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - April 17th, 2026 https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse Private Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources Stay connected on the Elements social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda. Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast. Thanks for listening!
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  • Seasonal Awareness and Spring Equinox: From Accumulation to Renewal - 436
    Mar 19 2026
    As we approach the Spring Equinox on March 20th, nature reaches a moment of perfect balance, equal light and equal dark. But this shift isn't just happening around you… it's happening within you. In Ayurveda, seasonal transitions are considered powerful physiological turning points. The Spring Equinox marks a pivotal moment when winter's accumulated heaviness begins to melt and move through the body, influencing digestion, energy, emotions, and overall wellbeing. In this episode, you'll learn: The deeper meaning of seasonal awareness in Ayurveda Why the Spring Equinox is a physiological turning point The Ayurvedic concept of seasonal accumulation Why symptoms like congestion, fatigue, and allergies often appear in spring How agni (digestive fire) changes during seasonal transitions The importance of Ritu Sandhi, the seasonal junction Why spring can bring emotional shifts and restlessness The difference between seasonal awareness and seasonal reaction How gentle cleansing supports the body during spring Join the Spring Digestive Reset Cleanse If you're ready to support your body through this seasonal transition, my Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins April 17th. This Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to gently remove winter accumulation, strengthen digestion, and help you re-establish daily rhythm while learning about your unique constitution and patterns. You'll also receive guidance, structure, and support throughout the process so that the experience becomes both healing and educational. Learn more and register by booking your cleanse consultation at: Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 17th https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleansePrivate Digestive Reset Cleanse - chosse your own dates https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse Check out Colette's online services: Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - April 17th, 2026 https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse Private Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources Stay connected on the Elements social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda. Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast. Thanks for listening!
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    15 mins
  • Jenny's Ayurveda Cleanse: A Story of Reconnection - 435
    Mar 12 2026
    What happens when we slow down enough to truly listen? In this heartfelt conversation, Colette is joined by her client Jenny, who shares her personal journey with Ayurveda, from her early connection with nature to her recent experience on the Digestive Reset Cleanse. Jenny reflects on how growing up in rural Ireland with a deep love of the natural world quietly shaped her path toward yoga and, eventually, Ayurveda. What began as curiosity evolved into a meaningful relationship with practices that helped her reconnect with her body's rhythms. In this episode, they explore her experience on the Digestive Reset Cleanse, including what surprised her most, the level of personalization and support that allowed the cleanse to feel sustainable within her real life. Rather than being restrictive, she describes it as grounding, clarifying, and deeply supportive. Beyond digestion, Jenny shares how the cleanse helped her rediscover her creativity and cultivate a new level of awareness, not just around food, but around her thoughts, habits, and inner dialogue. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that healing isn't about perfection. It's about listening, adjusting, and remembering who we are beneath the noise. In this episode, they discuss: Jenny's early connection with nature and how it shaped her worldviewWhat drew her to AyurvedaHer experience on the Digestive Reset Cleanse and the value of personalized guidanceHow simplifying her routine helped her reconnect with creativityThe increased awareness she developed around digestion, habits, and self-trust Join the Spring Digestive Reset Cleanse If you're ready to support your body through this seasonal transition, my Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins April 17th. This Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to gently remove winter accumulation, strengthen digestion, and help you re-establish daily rhythm while learning about your unique constitution and patterns. You'll also receive guidance, structure, and support throughout the process so that the experience becomes both healing and educational. Learn more and register by booking your cleanse consultation at: Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting April 17th https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - chosse your own dates https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse Check out Colette's online services: Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - April 17th, 2026 https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse Private Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources Stay connected on the Elements social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda. Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast. Thanks for listening!
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    47 mins
  • Hormone Regulation in Ayurveda with Vaidya Princy Prasad - 434
    Mar 5 2026
    Hormones influence every system in the body, from mood and metabolism to sleep, fertility, and the transitions of midlife. In this episode, I'm joined by Vaidya Princy Prasad of Kerala Ayurveda Academy to explore hormone regulation through the classical lens of Ayurveda. Rather than viewing hormones in isolation, we discuss how endocrine balance reflects the state of the doshas, agni, the nervous system, and overall resilience, especially in today's high-stress world. Vaidya Princy shares practical wisdom on building awareness of hormonal fluctuations, supporting the body through stress and burnout, and navigating perimenopause with steadiness and nourishment. In This Episode, We Explore: Why hormone regulation is such a timely focus in modern life How chronic stress and burnout disrupt hormonal balance The relationship between hormones and Vata, Pitta, and Kapha How to observe and track your own hormonal patterns Managing the transition of perimenopause through Ayurveda Ayurvedic herbs that support hormonal health This conversation offers a grounded, holistic perspective on restoring balance and working with your body's natural rhythms rather than against them. Episode Sponsor: This episode is supported by Kerala Ayurveda Academy and Wellness Center and their online store at Kerala Ayurveda Store. If you're looking for high-quality, traditionally prepared Ayurvedic herbal formulas, their products are crafted according to classical Ayurvedic principles and designed to support balance at every stage of life. Check out Kerala Ayurveda Academy here. https://www.keralaayurveda.us/courses/ And as a listener of the podcast, you can receive 10% off your order by using the coupon code Welcome10 at checkout. Visit keralaayurveda.store https://keralaayurveda.store/ Check out Colette's online services: Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - April 17th, 2026 https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse Private Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources Stay connected on the Elements social media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda. Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast. Thanks for listening!
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Rebuilding Trust with Your Body with Ayurveda - 433
    Feb 26 2026
    In Episode 432, we explored how awareness builds integrity, how listening to the body moment by moment allows coherence to arise naturally. But what happens when awareness feels muted? What if you can't clearly feel hunger, fatigue, or even your own emotions? What if instead of clarity, there's numbness, confusion, or second-guessing? In this follow-up episode, Colette explores what happens when body signals have been overridden for years and how Ayurveda offers a gentle, practical path to rebuilding trust with your body. Drawing on the Ayurvedic concept of prajnaparadha (loss of awareness), this episode explains how repeated overriding of hunger, fatigue, or emotional signals is not a personal failure, it is physiology. The nervous system adapts to long-term stress by lowering the volume of internal cues, conserving energy for survival. You'll learn how chronic stress can dull interoception (your ability to sense internal states), weaken agni (digestive and perceptual fire), and create disconnection from subtle signals. Most importantly, you'll discover how to gently restore awareness without force. This episode offers compassionate reassurance and practical micro-practices to help you rebuild inner reference points so that health decisions arise from relationship rather than reaction. In this episode, you'll learn: Why awareness can feel muted after years of overriding body signals How chronic stress affects digestion, perception, and nervous system regulation The connection between agni, interoception, and self-trust Why muted awareness is not a personal defect How Ayurveda educates you to participate in your own care Simple daily micro-practices to rebuild body trust Signs that trust and interoception are returning This episode is an invitation to move from self-judgment to self-trust, from forcing clarity to creating safety. Rebuilding trust with the body is not about trying harder to listen. It's about restoring the conditions where awareness feels safe enough to return. Check out Colette's online services: Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - April 17th, 2026 https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse Private Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources Stay connected on the Elements Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda. Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast. Thanks for listening!
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    16 mins
  • Awareness, Integrity and Ayurveda - 432
    Feb 19 2026
    What if integrity wasn't about discipline, willpower, or doing the "right" thing, but something that naturally arises from awareness? In this episode, Colette explores one of the most foundational yet often overlooked principles of Ayurveda: awareness. Beneath dosha food lists, routines, herbs, and lifestyle practices lies Ayurveda's deeper invitation, to notice what is happening in the body, mind, and nervous system, moment by moment, and to respond with honesty and care. This episode explores how awareness builds integrity from the inside out, how integrity is felt somatically in the body, and why this responsiveness is deeply physiological, influencing digestion, vitality, immunity, and nervous system regulation. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Ayurveda is fundamentally a system of awareness, not rules or discipline How integrity naturally emerges when awareness is present Understanding of prajnaparadha as forgetting what we already know The physiological effects of repeatedly overriding awareness on agni, ama, and ojas How integrity supports nervous system regulation and emotional resilience What integrity feels like in the body, beyond philosophy or ethics Why cleansing and daily self-care practices help restore awareness and connection Check out Colette's online services: Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - April 17th, 2026 https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse Private Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources Stay connected on the Elements Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda. Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast. Thanks for listening!
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    12 mins
  • What Ayurveda Teaches About Love - 431
    Feb 12 2026
    With Valentine's Day just around the corner, love is everywhere, on our screens, in shop windows, and throughout marketing campaigns. Yet for many of us, this time of year can feel complicated, tender, or even disconnecting. In this episode, Colette explores what Ayurveda really teaches about love, not the fleeting or idealized version we're often sold, but the steady, nourishing love that begins within. Drawing on Ayurvedic wisdom, this episode reframes love as a state of balance, regulation, and inner union, rather than something we chase or seek outside ourselves. You'll learn how daily habits, digestion, rhythm, and self-care practices quietly shape our capacity to give and receive love in all areas of life. This episode is an invitation to return to a more grounded, sustainable, and compassionate understanding of love, starting with your relationship with yourself. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Ayurveda views love as a state of balance and nourishment, not a performance or achievement Why true self-love in Ayurveda looks less dramatic and more consistent How rhythm, boundaries, and daily structure create safety and emotional resilience What "inner union" means in Ayurveda and yogic philosophy How imbalance between the Vata subdoshas of prana and apana can show up in relationships and self-care Why grounded energy supports healthier, more spacious relationships How Valentine's Day can become a reminder of inner union rather than external validation Mentioned in this episode: Episode 16 - Ayurvedic Dinacharya or Daily Routines Check out Colette's online services: Online Consultations https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits Reset-Restore-Renew Program https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources Stay connected on the Elements Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing Thank you for listening! If this episode supported you, please consider leaving a review and if you think this information would be helpful to family or friends, please share this episode so we can spread this wisdom of Ayurveda. Stay tuned and stay aligned with the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast. Thanks for listening!
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    16 mins