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288 | Creating + Consuming: What's Your Ratio?
01 Dec 2025
00:33:18
Your body is your soul's home. It's your vessel.
Overeating past the point of fullness is considered a "crime against wisdom" in Ayurveda as it taxes agni.
Let's explore creative expression as a remedy for information overload.
(Free Dharma Heart Space Workshop Jan. 25th, 2026. Link sent out in newsletter.)
Ayurveda Encompassed: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Join Angela in a high-level small group mentorship with personalized support and resources. For wellness practitioners and Ayurveda enthusiasts. Next cohort February 2026.
The Simple Ayurveda health certification program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction and individual mentorship led directly by Angela. Next cohort starts September 2026.
287 | Fine-Tuning Your Relationship with Masculine + Feminine Energy
17 Nov 2025
00:52:38
The dance between masculine and feminine teaches us how to listen deeply and then take action based on the insight received.
Learn More About:
An explanation from Vastu on why the feminine requires more awareness
Examples of how to cultivate more attention toward the subtle
Structures and systems make space for feminine flow
Simple ways to start building a more sustainable business
(Free Dharma Heart Space Workshop Jan. 25th, 2026. Link sent out in newsletter.)
Ayurveda Encompassed: Take your understanding of Ayurveda to a new level and step into a more expansive version of yourself. Join Angela in a high-level small group mentorship with personalized support and resources. For wellness practitioners and Ayurveda enthusiasts. Next cohort February 2026.
The Simple Ayurveda health certification program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction and individual mentorship led directly by Angela. Next cohort starts September 2026.
Join the discussion of topics sent in by listeners.
Learn more about:
Cultivating an easy daily rhythm during summer
Flowing with the monthly rhythm of the moon
Types of headaches according to Ayurveda
Menopause as an initiation
Getting back into self-care when you've fallen off
How to eat for vata-pitta in the summer months
Have a question you'd like featured on the podcast? Email angela@simpleayurveda or send a DM on Instagram @angela.perger.
Email a screenshot of your review for The Simple Ayurveda Guide to Yoga Nidra.
Resources:
The Simple Ayurveda health certification program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction and individual mentorship led directly by Angela.
In this episode, Angela shares in a casual Q&A session, responding to listener questions that were went in via email and social media. She loves having the ongoing dialogue to figure in the application of the essence of Ayurveda and what the teachings say to real, everyday, modern life! If you have any questions you'd like to receive Angela's feedback on, please email her at angela@simpleayurveda.com or send her a message on Instagram at @simple_ayurveda.
Learn more about: • oil pulling for beginners • balancing Kapha and Vata in the Spring • safe Ayurvedic practices for pregnancy, birth and postpartum • Omicron variant triggering inflammation and autoimmune symptoms
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187 | A Feminine Approach to Ayurveda with Justine Lemos
11 Apr 2022
00:34:15
A new episode of The Simple Ayurveda Podcast is now live! Join Angela and guest Justine Lemos in this episode: A Feminine Approach to Ayurveda.
In this conversation, Angela and Justine go deep, discussing some big questions around the Feminine Path of Ayurveda, Tantra & Yoga. It is a beautiful and powerful conversation!
In this episode, learn more about: • what the Divine Feminine and Divine Masculine are, and honoring both sides of duality • what integrating the Divine Feminine aspect into daily life looks like • an exploration of the senses and the sensual • releasing resistance and shifting into total acceptance • intuition vs. ego • an in-depth definition of tantra and more!!
Meet Justine Lemos, PhD. She's here to guide you into manifesting your most Radiant Self; nutrition, self-care, relationships, beauty, intuition and bliss. The toolkit for that transformation includes understanding your Ayurvedic blueprint (mind-body type), Vedic Astrology, meditation, mantra, mudra, yoga & more. She loves to harness ancient wisdom-systems to make them applicable to our modern lives; igniting the special magic of a soul aligned with its true purpose.
Justine's an author, teacher, dancer, mother, speaker and founder of #notacult (a long-term conceptual art piece) and The Bliss Academy (an online wisdom archive) and at One Yoga. She'd love for you to check out her shows on Gaia TV: Thrive: Self Healing with Ayurveda or my programs with New World Ayurveda & Dr. Paul Dugliss. She has studied & performed classical Indian dance for 23 years with her Guru, Ranjanaa Devi, and is an Ayurvedic practitioner, Vedic Astrologer, student of Tantrik Yogas and a mystical reader of signs, symbols and omens. She is administrative faculty at Western Yoga College where she offers 200 and 300 hour Yoga Teacher Trainings. She is also a provisional instructor of Kundalini Awakening Process guided by Tao Semko. Justine holds a PhD in Cultural Anthropology with a focus on the study of embodiment in South Asian cultures.
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Join Angela in this solo episode: The Five Elements: FIRE.
Angela shares insight from the Ayurvedic perspective around the fire element. This is the third episode of a series on The Five Elements. For the first half of 2022, Angela is going through all five elements in the Simple Ayurveda Collective, so if you'd like to study along and explore within your own life, be sure to join!
In this episode, learn more about: • fire as it correlates with Pitta dosha • spaces within the physical body associated with fire • ways in which having too much or not enough fire affects our mentality and physicality
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185 | Traditional Ghee for Modern Life with Selina Van Orden
28 Mar 2022
00:32:30
Join Angela and guest Selina Van Orden in this episode: Traditional Ghee for Modern Life.
In this conversation, Angela and Selina discuss the magic of ghruta (aka ghee) in Ayurvedic medicine. Selina shares the differences between traditional ghee and simple ghee made in the kitchen. She also discusses her presentations to the House of Parliament on how to bring Ayurveda and modern science together for the betterment of all involved.
Selina qualified at the College of Ayurveda in the UK, after over five years of study. She did clinical training in Karnataka, India, working in a hospital and panca karma clinic; and at a clinic in Maharastra, under the tutelage of a renowned Ayurvedic Master. She is also apprentice to a Doctor of Ayurvedic and Western biomedicine in California.
As a member of the Ayurvedic Practitioners Association (APA), and passionate about making Ayurveda accessible to the mainstream, Selina has talked in in the British Houses of Parliament and European Parliament in Brussels, on how we might integrate Ayurveda into the modern Western medical system.
Selina is the advisor and in-house Ayurvedic doctor for Pior Living, where she has a column called Ask Selina, where people write in with their wellness questions.
In this episode, learn more about: • How Selina first came to Ayurveda • What ghruta is and the traditional process for how it's made • The powerful simplicity of traditional and simple ghee • Selina's presentations to the British and European Houses of Parliament • Setting intention when taking traditional and simple ghee
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Join Angela in this solo episode: You are the Gatekeeper.
In this episode, Angela shares about how you are the gatekeeper of your home, time, money and energy. Hopefully as you listen, this will be empowering for you to shift your focus on what's most important, to consider what your priorities are, to consider where your energy is going in your daily life, and to see if there is any dis-integration between what your priorities are and what you actually do with your energy!
Learn more about: • considering your priorities, and writing them down • practicing letting go • money is energy • yoga and Ayurveda as tools to help
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Join Angela and guest Dr. Dilip Jeste in this episode: The Science of Wisdom.
Dr. Dilip Jeste is distinguished professor of Neuroscience and has been studying wisdom for decades. In this conversation, he shares with us the scientific and spiritual roots of wisdom as they show up in different texts across all different backgrounds. Tune into this great discussion of what wisdom is and how to become wiser.
Learn more about: • the definition and main components of wisdom • Dr. Jeste's research process • why we should care about wisdom • how to cultivate more wisdom in our lives • the connection between wisdom and aging • evidence-based strategies to increase empathy and compassion
Dr. Dilip Jeste, MD, is the Senior Associate Dean for Healthy Aging and Senior Care, and Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Neurosciences at University of California San Diego. He is a geriatric neuropsychiatrist specializing in successful aging and the science of wisdom. He has published 750+ peer-reviewed journals articles, 160+ book chapters, and 14 books. He is past president of the American Psychiatric Association, and a member of the National Academy of Medicine. His work has been featured in Time, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The London Times, BBC, NPR, and other national and international media outlets.
Connect with Dr. Dilip Jeste:
Purchase Dr. Jeste's Book, Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good - https://wiserthebook.com/
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Join Angela in this solo episode: The Five Elements: AIR.
Angela shares insight from the Ayurvedic perspective around the air element. This is the second episode of a series on The Five Elements. For the first half of 2022, Angela is going through all five elements in the Simple Ayurveda Collective, so if you'd like to study along and explore within your own life, be sure to join!
In this episode, learn more about: • a quick review of the background on Ayurveda and the view of The Five Elements • air as it correlates with Vata dosha • spaces within the physical body associated with air • inquiry prompts to support you looking more deeply into how air affects you
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A new episode of The Simple Ayurveda Podcast is now live! Join Angela in this solo episode: Listening to Your Gut.
Tune in as Angela shares six steps to help you learn how to listen to your gut when your gut malfunctions. She also shares how there's an importance in taking personal responsibility, as well as allowing for surrender for the things outside of your control.
This episode releases on Angela's 40th Birthday! This is a really special celebration for her as many things have happened in her life, especially related to her health journey. Angela is so grateful you're here!
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180 | Dharma, Moon Signs and Shadow Work with Angelica and Rachel of Soulfull Veda
21 Feb 2022
00:47:16
Join Angela and guests Angelica and Rachel of SoulFull Veda: Dharma, Moon Signs and Shadow Work.
Tune into this beautiful conversation Angela shares with Angelica and Rachel of SoulFull Veda! They chat about living in alignment with Dharma, moon signs and shadow work, all things which are incredible for both personal and business expansions.
In this episode, learn more about: • what brought Angelica and Rachel to Ayurveda • dharma and finding your soul's purpose • using moon signs to understand personal alignment and dharma • an overview of Angela's moon sign • following your menstrual cycle or the moon cycle • self-responsibility and shadow work • shadow work and building your business
Rachel Jeffries is the co-founder of SoulFull Veda, a certified Holistic Nutritionist and Ayurvedic Health Coach, Power Yoga and Yoga Nidra instructor, and Reiki Master.
Angelica Neri, an Intuitive Vedic Healer, is the co-founder of Soulfull Veda. Soulfull Veda guides others on their healing journey through 1:1 consultations, healing courses and the Soulfull Veda Show podcast. Her deep knowledge of the Vedas comes from studying as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, ERYT-500 hr kundalini and meditation instructor and Reiki Master as well as experience leading multiple yoga teacher training programs and retreats. Beyond the healing realm, Angelica is absolutely obsessed with watching ET shows on Gaia, staying up late dancing to disco music and studying Jyotish.
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179 | Addressing Pain with Ayurveda and The Five Elements with Kris Quinones
14 Feb 2022
00:44:13
Join Angela and guest Kris Quinones in this episode: Addressing Pain with Ayurveda and The Five Elements.
Tune into this conversation where Kris shares how to address pain using Ayurveda and The Five elements, as well as all of her wisdom and knowledge around the body, especially when it comes to chronic illness, injuries, and debilitating weaknesses that we have in the body. Kris is so full of light and wisdom! Angela is thrilled to share this conversation with you!
In this episode, learn more about: • Kris' journey of healing her chronic pain • Application of The Five Elements in our daily lives • The evolution of Kris' yoga practice • Simple tips for where to start, especially if you don't have many resources • Balancing your healing with staying true to your authentic self
Kris Quinones, LMT, AHC, CYT500 is a wellness & massage educator, licensed muscular therapist, Kripalu certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor and 500-hr Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, with over 25 years of professional experience in orthopedics, competitive sports, and natural healing.
She guides & coaches groups of dedicated women through a journey in the anti-aging and anti-inflammation lifestyle habits of the yogis, so they can enjoy pain-free vibrancy & agility into their 80's and beyond!
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Angela reflects on student questions about who the ancient Ayurvedic texts were written for.
Learn More About:
The importance and impact of tribal culture in ancient communities
Paradox: safety and security verus freedom and choice
Regulated emotions for leaders
Why this matters for modern women
Resources:
The Simple Ayurveda health certification program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela.
Join Angela in this solo episode: Integrating Ayurveda and Western Medicine.
In this episode, Angela talks about how we can move past fear in working with Western Doctors and begin having an integrative approach so we can begin using the best of both Ayurveda and Western Medicine. We can use the best of both worlds to have the most resources at our fingertips. It is Angela's hope to continue this discussion as she feels this is the way we can be served as best as possible!
Learn more about: • not having to choose one system over the other • refusing medical testing because of fear • helpful thoughts to keep in mind for test results • a reminder that no one person knows everything
𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐔𝐥𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬? The Simple Ayurveda Sanctuary offers support from an Ayurvedic and holistic perspective in conjunction with what Western Medicine has to offer you as well!
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Join Angela in this solo episode: The Five Elements: ETHER.
Angela shares insight from the Ayurvedic perspective around the ether element. This is the first episode of a series on The Five Elements. For the first half of 2022, Angela is going through all five elements in the Simple Ayurveda Collective, so if you'd like to study along and explore within your own life, be sure to join!
In this episode, learn more about: • a background on Ayurveda and the view of The Five Elements • ether as it correlates with Vata dosha • spaces within the physical body associated with ether • inquiry prompts to support you looking more deeply into how ether affects you
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Join Angela Perger in this solo episode: Decision Fatigue.
In this episode, Angela talks about Decision Fatigue. She dives into the overload of information, why that causes fatigue, and what we can do about it from the Ayurvedic perspective.
In this episode, learn more about: • how knowledge has an effect on agni and the doshas • a return to simplicity • specific ways to reduce decision fatigue in everyday decisions
If you have Ulcerative Colitis, Angela would love for you to join The Simple Ayurveda Sanctuary — a group program for those with UC with high-level, individual consultations to support you in a very personalized way. Work together 1:1 with Angela and also have the benefit of the group for support. Join here: https://simpleayurveda.teachable.com/p/the-simple-ayurveda-sanctuary
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Ulcerative Colitis Q&A - Part 2.
In this episode, Angela continues to answer questions sent in from listeners specific to Ulcerative Colitis. If you don't have Colitis, the information shared will be helpful in handling relationships you have with people who do have chronic illness and to better understand what's involved.
If you have Ulcerative Colitis, Angela would love for you to join The Simple Ayurveda Sanctuary — a group program for those with UC with high-level, individual consultations to support you in a very personalized way. Work together 1:1 with Angela and also have the benefit of the group for support.
In this episode, learn more about: • A review of where to start with diagnosis and holistic treatment • Pitta and Vata doshic constitutions and agni • Colitis and constipation • Practical tips and advice for having a social life with Ulcerative Colitis • How to navigate doctors recommendations and prescriptions
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Ulcerative Colitis Q&A - Part 1.
In this episode, Angela will be answering questions on Ulcerative Colitis that were sent in from listeners. If you don't have Colitis, the information shared will be helpful in handling relationships you have with people who do have chronic illness and to better understand what's involved.
If you have Ulcerative Colitis, Angela would love for you to join The Simple Ayurveda Sanctuary — a group program for those with UC with high-level, individual consultations to support you in a very personalized way. Work together 1:1 with Angela and also have the benefit of the group for support.
In this episode, learn more about: • The differences between IBS and IBD • Offering support and compassion for those with Ulcerative Colitis • How and where UC diagnosis starts • Symptoms to watch for and when to get tested • Angela's suggestions and recommendations for flare-ups
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In this episode, Angela shares her process of connecting to annual rituals. She gives you an invitation to check in with yourself, look at your year as an overview on which rituals are sacred to you, what you're ready to shift, to recognize we're always going through periods of change. Join the Simple Ayurveda Collective for Annual Ritual journal prompts, as well as further support and monthly themes!
In this episode, learn more about: • what rituals are • connection of rituals to seasons • solar and lunar halves of the year • an invitation to check in with yourself • benefits of scheduling time off for seasonal resets
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Healing is a Practice.
In this episode, Angela shares about the yoga philosophy and the underlying pieces of ancient wisdom that have helped her come to more contentment and acceptance with the challenges of life. Healing is a practice. It's a process we go through that doesn't have an end result. On your journey of healing, remember that you are perfect just the way you are!
In this episode, learn more about: • Raga (attachments) and Devaja (diversion) and how they are a cause of human suffering • Practicing Aparigraha (non-attachment) helps us to soften and release control • How part of Dharma (right action) is taking care of our physical, mental and spiritual bodies • 3 ways you can find acceptance in the healing process
After almost 2 decades of living with Ulcerative Colitis, Angela is currently working on a comprehensive offering for support! For now, if you have UC or know anyone who does, visit the show notes to grab the freebie on the Ayurvedic perspective on Ulcerative Colitis. You'll receive basic notes, a short video, and journaling prompts to begin making peace with what is. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61a67f166fd16bd0a4ddaef2
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Lessons and Reflections From 2021.
In this episode, Angela shares an end of the year wrap-up, reflection, and wishes you a happy Winter Solstice. She answers a list of questions put together for a recent Simple Ayurveda Collective community circle. You can grab a copy of the questions in the show notes for your own personal reflection of 2021. Thank you for being here!
In this episode, learn more about: • What went well for Angela this year • Challenges faced and practices which helped keep her grounded and supported • A review of Prana, Tejas and Ojas • Things being released from 2021 and those things being brought into 2022 • Angela's word of the year for 2022 • and more!
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Making Peace with Prescriptions.
This episode is highly personal, vulnerable, raw and real for Angela. This topic of prescription drugs can be especially loaded. For Angela, it has been a huge source of pain, shame, discomfort, anger and sorrow. She hopes that by sharing her journey of making peace with prescriptions, it helps you to examine your own beliefs in some way.
In this episode, learn more about: • Angela's personal health journey from childhood to adulthood • Her view of prescriptions and how it shifted and changed over time • Practices and tools that help Angela find inner peace • Prompts to check-in with yourself if you're unsure about prescriptions
After almost 2 decades of living with Ulcerative Colitis, Angela is currently working on a comprehensive offering for support! For now, if you have UC or know anyone who does, visit the show notes to grab the freebie on the Ayurvedic perspective on Ulcerative Colitis. You'll receive basic notes, a short video, and journaling prompts to begin making peace with what is. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61a67f166fd16bd0a4ddaef2
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169 | Time from a Vedic Perspective: A Deep Dive into the Yugas with Robin Stamp
06 Dec 2021
01:03:06
Join Angela and guest Robin Stamp in this episode: Time from a Vedic Perspective: A Deep Dive into the Yugas
In this episode, Robin shares his knowledge and perspective of the Yugas - cyclical time periods from a Vedic perspective. This conversation will help give an overarching perspective of where we got our informational texts from, why they were written down, and a look at what's happening in the world. Gain insight into the underlying foundation from what's missing, and where we're heading in the future! Angela has found this wisdom to be transformative in her own life, allowing her to have a bigger-picture understanding of yoga, Vedic wisdom and intuition.
In this episode, learn more about: • An explanation of time from a Vedic perspective • Taking hope in the growth of consciousness, and the ability to integrate wisdom and understanding • The historical influence on the information we now have access to • Shifting from survivalism to connection, contribution, and community • Upcoming planetary shifts that support physical, human connection and community
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276 | Following Joy and the Spark of Aliveness with Hermine Kraft
16 Jun 2025
01:14:31
Join Angela and Hermine in this conversation that explores Hermine's journey of following joy- from studying Ayurveda to living on a horse ranch to homeschooling her two young children.
Learn More About:
Infusing simple seasonal rituals into everyday life
Focusing on the essence of the teachings in sustainable ways
Cultivating a local community of healers and visionaries
Putting together heart-centered retreats that sell out
The Simple Ayurveda health certification program walks you step-by-step through a year-long process of integrating Ayurveda into every aspect of your life so that you are confident in your authentic abilities to share Ayurveda with your community- whether that's your family or clients. Apply here. It is a small group with personalized instruction led directly by Angela.
New for 2025: updated curriculum based in trauma-aware feminine wisdom!
168 | Navigating Relationships and Healing Through a Trauma-Informed Lens with Cassandra Solano
29 Nov 2021
00:42:51
Join Angela and guest Cassandra Solano in this episode: Navigating Relationships and Healing Through a Trauma-Informed Lens.
In this episode, Angela and Cassandra have an incredible conversation that is full of so much wisdom and insight! They talk about individual healing, healing through community, self-compassion when experiencing triggers, and so much more. Cassandra's trauma-informed approach is informative and gentle, allowing for empowerment and self-understanding. Tune in and let us know your takeaways!
In this episode, learn more about: • What trauma is and how it's different for everyone • The importance of individual healing and community healing within safe-spaces • Community as an essential pillar to help with building resilience for when subsequent things can and will happen • How close relationships can trigger us or bring up things that are dormant in us for healing • Offering ourselves great self-compassion when our body is physically triggered into action • Specific tools to address and soothe our nervous system • Having a consistent mindfulness practice as a way to help you recognize responses to triggers or stress • It can feel scary to begin the healing journey - go slowly and work with a provider if needed • AND MORE!
Cassandra is a Latine masters level social worker in California and as the Change Doula supports individuals in making big life changes through a trauma informed and spiritual path. They have been counseling since 2006 in various settings from drug treatment to running a large mental health program serving the homeless and formerly incarcerated populations. They've been in private practice for over 3 years helping people online all over the world to identify how their childhood trauma is impacting their adult relationships to get clarity and the love they want.
Cassandra is a sober mom of 3 plus one bonus kid, a survivor of childhood emotional abuse, domestic violence and is remarried after struggling for a decade in their first toxic marriage. They use a mind body spirit approach in helping their clients by integrating psychology, neuroscience and spirituality to help clients who want more out of life.
If you're listening live time of NOV/DEC 2021, Angela would love for you to join her for Simple Ayurveda's Happy Healthy Holiday's program which is gentle support, rooted in Ayurvedic wisdom to help you process and navigate your own feelings, tune into your own intuition, and have clarity and simplicity around this holiday season.
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167 | Incorporating Ayurvedic Wisdom and Principles in Your Everyday Life Without Deprivation or Guilt with Henna Shah
22 Nov 2021
00:38:01
Join Angela and guest Henna Shah in this episode: Incorporating Ayurvedic Wisdom and Principles in Your Everyday Life Without Deprivation or Guilt.
In this episode, Angela and Henna talk about evolution of Ayurvedic wisdom and ways in which it can be incorporated in our daily lives. They lead with Ayurveda empowering us rather than holding us back. Unlike modern wellness sciences, we do not believe in either depriving ourselves or indulging and then feeling guilty about it later. We look at different aspects of our lives and with the help of Ayurveda work towards holistic wellness for the mind, body and soul. Tune into this beautiful, relatable conversation which includes having an Ayurveda friendly breakfast, making your coffee Ayurveda approved, socialising and still taking care of your body. Angela hopes that you take to heart not everything has to be rigid, and that we can understand the essence of the teachings of Ayurveda to bring more harmony into our lives!
Henna is a brand strategy & digital marketing professional by the day and a wellness geek by night. She is an Ayurvedic Wellness & Nutrition enthusiast and is working towards building awareness about time tested Ayurvedic wisdom and ways in which it can be incorporated in our contemporary lives among Millennials. She is an Instagram content creator (@relishandcherish) and also conducts 90 Min workshops on Ayurveda for Modern Living for wellness enthusiasts and student communities like those of Columbia University and Indian Institute of Technology - Madras.
In this episode, learn more about: • Henna's journey with Ayurveda • Bringing back the spotlight on holistic sciences like Ayurveda through simple, mindful practices such as through the foods we eat • Examples of how to incorporate Ayurvedic principles in everyday life • The importance of small, gentle, incremental changes for long term positive impact • Henna's usage of Ayurvedic Jugaad as a way to live your life without deprivation while ensuring that it does minimal damage to your body, mind, and soul. • Specific examples for coffee, alcohol, and general meals with regard to indulging yourself and releasing guilt or shame • How to use Ayurveda to help support our immune system
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166 | Practices for Healing From Trauma, Supporting Your Mental Health, and Fortifying Your Self-Care During the Holiday Season with Steff Gallante
15 Nov 2021
00:48:03
Join Angela and guest Steff Gallante in this episode: Practices for Healing From Trauma, Supporting Your Mental Health, and Fortifying Your Self-Care During the Holiday Season.
In this episode, Angela and Steff Gallante discuss practices for healing from trauma, supporting your mental health, and fortifying your self-care during the holiday season. Thank you for listening and for having an open heart and open mind to dive into what may be uncomfortable in looking at your own trauma and how that can make you more compassionate for others. We appreciate you for being here and being part of this discussion.
Steff Gallante is a professional wellness coach and instructor who empowers her clients to uplift their day-to-day life by incorporating tools such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and Ayurveda self-care practices. Her services provide mental, emotional, energetic, and physical health support through one-on-one and group sessions. Steff holds a Masters of Education in Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is a a mental health and trauma-informed yoga teacher, certified Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist licensed by the Himalayan Institute in Pennsylvania, E-RYT 200 and Continuing Education Provider with Yoga Alliance, and Zumbaⓡ Instructor for 12+ years. Steff works with clients to enhance their mental, emotional, and physical health. Her services include Mindfulness & Meditation Coaching, Ayurveda Wellness Coaching, Private Yoga Sessions, Livestream Yoga and Zumba classes, and wellness courses and workshops. Steff is a lecturer for Rutgers University's Department of Kinesiology.
In this episode, learn more about: • The importance of learning how different experiences have an effect on you • A definition of trauma and how needed it is to normalize what people are going through and the support they need • One of the greatest lessons in becoming more self-aware • Ways to support ourselves during times of stress, overwhelm, and during the holiday season • Simple tools to bring us back to ourselves when we're feeling unbalanced • How powerful it can be to hold space for ourselves and acknowledge our feelings and experiences in the moment • Having boundaries in place to control the energies you're going to allow in and out • and more!
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Closed for Spiritual Maintenance - Year 3.
In this 3rd annual episode, Angela shares the 3 main reasons she's taking an internet break as well as a bit about past experiences and motivation for putting this boundary in place. She encourages you personally to take a break for spiritual maintenance and take a break from consuming as much as possible. Make regular time to do whatever you need to do to come back to your own center and find peace.
In this episode, learn more about: • The importance of doshic balance, specifically Vata dosha • How taking regular breaks from consumption helps to support agni • Benefits of rest and replenishing for soma • Tips for how Angela makes a tech break happen within her schedule • Results of past experiences
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164 | Holiday Q&A - Ayurvedic Holiday Cooking and Baking, Ideas for Useful Gifts, & What to Do When You Receive an Unwanted Gift
01 Nov 2021
00:28:15
Join Angela in this solo episode in this episode: Holiday Q&A - Ayurvedic Holiday Cooking and Baking, Ideas for Useful Gifts, & What to Do When You Receive an Unwanted Gift.
Today's episode is an informal Q&A session where Angela casually responds to questions from email and social media specifically regarding the upcoming holidays! Tune in to receive insight for holiday support and how to be better prepared to feel well, clear headed, mentally content, and joyful throughout the holiday season.
In this episode, learn more about: • Holiday cooking and baking tips with an Ayurvedic twist • Simple ingredient substitution ideas • Useful gift ideas for teachers, school staff, kids, and adult loved ones • What you can do with "unwanted" gifts to keep everyone happy • An invitation to join Happy Healthy Holiday in the Simple Ayurveda Collective Membership for guided support
Previous Episodes Mentioned: 163 | Q&A (Specifically regarding the Gluten Free Diet) -- https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-163-qa_october2021/ 111 | Laying a Foundation for the Holidays -- https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-111-laying-a-foundation-for-the-holidays/
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163 | Q&A: the Gluten Free Diet, Triphala Use, Fruit with Meals, Advice for Low/High Daylight Areas, Strenuous Workouts, Jumpstarting Your Routine, Meal Planning, Probiotic and Omega3 Use, Easing Constipation, and Starting a Podcast
25 Oct 2021
00:36:25
Join Angela in this solo episode: Q&A: the Gluten Free Diet, Triphala Use, Fruit with Meals, Advice for Low/High Daylight Areas, Strenuous Workouts, Jumpstarting Your Routine, Meal Planning, Probiotic and Omega3 Use, Easing Constipation, and Starting a Podcast.
The questions today show how involved you are with an ayurvedic lifestyle, how nuanced the questions are, and how they're really applied to what's happening in your real life. The text doesn't always have the answers because the questions relate to modern day life and what's happening now. To me that's really beautiful the way you're implementing that and living it. Thank you for sending in your questions and being part of this discussion!
In this episode, learn more about: • the Ayurvedic insight into a Gluten Free diet • insight on Triphala use • giving kids fruit with meals • advice for those living in a place where the sun doesn't behave like it does in other areas • Ayurvedic perspective on strenuous workouts • jumpstarting your routine after a move • Angela's view on meal planning • probiotic and Omega3 use • simple ways to ease constipation • tips for starting your own podcast
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162 | Usage of the Ancient 3R Formula for Various Chronic Ailments with Dr. Smita Pankaj Naram
18 Oct 2021
00:55:32
Join Angela and guest Dr. Smita Pankaj Naram in this episode: Usage of the Ancient 3R Formula for Various Chronic Ailments.
Today Angela and Dr. Naram discuss in-depth, ayurvedic solutions for various chronic ailments with the usage of ancient 3R formula. This formula is proven to cure chronic pain and maintain a healthy life. This episode is jam-packed full of incredible information, so listen, enjoy and visit the show notes for the specific home remedies and recipes!
In this episode, learn more about: • Dr. Naram's passion for helping others get healthy through sharing common tips, and practical ideas • The importance of gut health and how to identify different signs of imbalance and toxicity within the body • Prevention of early stages of disease and illness with recipes and home remedies for Doshic Digestive Support, Skin Clearing, Depression and Anxiety Support, and others • 3R Formula specifics and simple ways to begin implementing it today • and more!
Dr. Smita Pankaj Naram is the Co-Founder of Ayushakti, one of the leading and most trusted ayurvedic health centres around the world. A well-accomplished Ayurvedic physician, pharmaceutical herbalist, and nutritionist, Dr. Naram started this journey of bringing in Ancient Health Solution, with a vision to transform the health of billions of people on this planet in 1987.
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161 | Stress and Emotions from an Ayurvedic Viewpoint with Dr. Vignesh Devraj
11 Oct 2021
00:42:42
Join Angela guest Dr. Vignesh Devraj in this episode: Stress and Emotions from an Ayurvedic Viewpoint.
An Ayurvedic doctor based out of India, Dr. Devraj holds much knowledge and wisdom within every fiber of his being. In this conversation, Angela and Dr. Devraj dive into a discussion on stress, the emotions, and he references and shares from all of the ancient texts so easily. There are many incredible "aha moments" out of this conversation, and we're thrilled to share it with you today!
Dr. Vignesh Devraj is an Ayurvedic Doctor and Holistic Health Coach. He has a vision of guiding humanity to experience their healthiest selves and to become immune to preventable diseases in order to enjoy the real beauty of life. Dr. Devraj is the founder of Sitaram Beach Retreat in India and is the host of the Ayurvedic Healing & Beyond podcast.
In this episode, learn more about: • What stress is from an Ayurvedic viewpoint • A brief overview of the Koshas • Vata imbalance and lack of regulation as the main contributor to health problems • Understanding emotions and bringing more clarity to them • How the suppression of crying leads to many problems • The importance of routine in the balancing of Vata • Questions to begin asking yourself as you feel into the layers of emotions and discomfort you experience in life • and lots more!
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160 | Finding Humor During Times of Existential Crisis with James McCrae
04 Oct 2021
00:34:05
Join Angela and guest James McCrae in this episode: Finding Humor During Times of Existential Crisis.
James is a bestselling author, poet, meme artist, and founder of the wildly popular Instagram account @wordsarevibrations where he meshes together laughter and spirituality in such a gifted way. He has been leaning into art that's native to and speaks the language of the internet. James' focus lately has been on making memes to apply the same mindset, philosophy and approach he has used to create art and poetry, sharing his message through humor to balance out all of the seriousness, divisiveness and dialogue that's in the media right now. Angela is a huge fan of his work and is so excited to share this conversation with you!
In this episode, learn more about: • What an existential crisis is • The importance of finding inner peace within ourselves when the outside world is chaotic • Simplicity of sunshine, dance, and movement, and the powerful impact they have on us • Releasing attachment and being in a state of growth and renewal as the key to continue moving forward in life • Shifting our focus from trying to prevent change to taking responsibility in creating a better world for all • Using memes as a way to preserve ancient wisdom in this age of technology • Laughter as medicine, especially at a time where things are divisive and triggering and there's so much negative and toxic conversation happening in the world • and more!
Be sure to pre-order James' new book, How to Laugh in Ironic Amusement During Your Existential Crisis, now through the link in his Instagram bio!
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Dhatu Nourishment & Care.
Ayurveda looks at how all parts of us work together in unison rather than in separate systems. In this episode, Angela shares all about each of the seven layers of the physical body - The Dhatus. This topic has been brought up before in this space, and the reason Angela feels it's important to bring it back around is because so many things we do in Ayurveda, such as chewing our food well and getting enough rest, are supportive of the tissues of the body. We we don't do these things, they begin to corrupt and break down. May this episode allow you to begin making the connection between what you do in your life having a direct correlation to what's happening in your body.
In this episode, learn more about: • Doshic attack against Agni when they begin to fall out of balance and what that may look like for each dosha • An overview of when disease happens within the body • A review of Agni • Signs of malfunction for each of the seven dhatus and how to begin to provide nourishment and care for each of them • and more!
Books mentioned: Ayurvedic Medicine by Sebastian Pole The Everyday Ayurveda Guide to Self-Care by Kate O'Donnell Textbook of Ayurveda Volume 3 by Dr. Vasant Lad
Looking for further information and support? Today's episode is part of the unit in the Simple Ayurveda Collective we'll be doing together in October - November 2021. All of Angela's notes are there, as well as super simple recipes, support in the group off social media, and journaling prompts for each dhatu, allowing you to look at the energetics of why we might be making the choices we make, as well as taking a look at the energetics of what true rest and nourishment looks like.
The Simple Ayurveda Collective is an affordable option to practice Ayurveda month by month. All units stay within the Collective to revisit at your own pace.
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158 | Ahimsa, Ayurveda, Veganism and the Gray Space
20 Sep 2021
00:43:29
Join Angela in this solo episode: Ahimsa, Ayurveda, Veganism and the Gray Space.
This episode comes from countless conversations with yoga students, fellow practitioners, those on social media, in person classes, etc. It's something Angela has been curious about in her own life since beginning to practice Ayurveda 14 years ago, and she has been learning and getting to the root of what the teachings do say. There is some pushback from those who view Ayurveda and yoga through a particular lens. This is a hot topic for many people.
Wherever you stand, this is the Gray Space: where Angela chooses to live without being rigid and black & white in her thinking no matter what it is. It's important to her to zoom out and see things from all perspectives and empathize. This conversation was a former place of shame for Angela, and why she feels like she HAS to talk about it.
This episode encourages you to look at context when you're in conversations with people about Ayurveda, and ask things such as: Who are you talking to? Where are they at in their life? What's the next best thing? What *is* ahimsa in this moment?
And then to begin to soften in any area where you feel rigid. Please share this episode with others and tag Angela on Instagram at @simple_ayurveda . The more that we're in this Gray Space and accepting of others, the more that we soften into this place of compassion and true ahimsa, the better the world is.
In this episode, learn more about: • A simple introduction of what ahimsa is to start to think about it or revisit it • An overview and explanation of who traditional Yogis were • What Ayurveda is and what it's purpose is • The history of yoga and how it became so closely tied to the concept of Veganism • What is said in the Vedic texts about animal products • Recognizing the Gray Space and consider the difference between discomfort and harm • and more!
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Join Angela and guest William Jackson in this episode: All About Ghee.
Angela is excited to welcome back William Jackson to the Simple Ayurveda Podcast in another discussion on ghee! He is an experienced Ayurveda Practitioner with a background in other practices as well, bringing such a broad range of wisdom and knowledge to this conversation which is an in-depth talk about ghee, it's origins, and it's uses (conventional and esoteric). If you're curious about ghee and the incredible benefits it has on your mind, body, and spirit, be sure to tune in!
William Jackson is a native Angeleno with an interdisciplinary approach to Holistic Medicine. He studied Ayurveda at the California College of Ayurveda (grad. 2006) and received his certification in Yoga and Ayurveda at the Dancing Shiva School of Yoga & Ayurveda (grad. 2018) while also having apprenticed in Chinese herbology at Dragon Herbs (2002).
Will incorporates plants and herbs from all over the world in his product ("Medighee") and his practice (at "Leimert Wellness" in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, CA), and, additionally, practices, and applies the science of: classical Feng Shui (Bagua Feng Shui/9 Palaces and Flying Stars), mantra healing (from the Yuthok Nyingthik), and Hoodoo rootwork (Southern Conjure). The name he calls his style of Ayurveda is Biospiritual Medicine.
In this episode, learn more about: • The beginnings of ghee, and why it's revered in so many different traditions • The spiritual connection of ghee that we can trace back through the Rig Veda • Conventional and esoteric uses of ghee • Why we would want to consume aged ghee • An overview of Soma • Making ghee in connection to the moon phases • Listener questions answered • and more!
"O Agni and Vishnu, great is that greatness of yours; ye drink of the ghee that is called secret, assuming seven treasures in each house; may your tongue move on to meet the ghee.
"O Agni and Vishnu, great is your great domain, ye partake of the ghee, enjoying secret things, increasing by good praise in each house; may your tongue move up to meet the ghee." - Atharva Veda, Book VII, Hymn 29 (30)
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156 | Healing the Thyroid with Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum
06 Sep 2021
00:46:05
Join Angela and Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum in this episode: Healing the Thyroid.
Angela and Dr. Teitelbaum have a discussion on many Ayurvedic topics, including the correct way to treat every disease, by addressing that particular person's unique imbalances before any herbal protocol is given, and practical advice on the diet and daily routine. Angela hopes that this conversation inspires you to pause and put a little more planning and effort into the small things that make a big difference in the long run.
Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum graduated Summa Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1984. She immediately began her studies with Maharishi Ayurveda, obtaining Ayurvedic Practitioner certification in 1992. In the late 1990's she began a one-on-one internship with Vaidya Rama Kant Mishra, an award-winning herbal formulator who hails from a 5,00--year-old family lineage of Raj Vaidyas, treating the royalty of India. During her internship Vaidya Mishra taught her how to treat every disease, making over 500 herbal formulas for all the problems they were treating together.
Dr. Teitelbaum is now writing books, articles, blogs and courses based on the knowledge Vaidya Mishra imparted to her before his untimely passing in April of 2017. Her first book, Healing the Thyroid With Ayurveda published by Inner Traditions was published in March of 2019.
She runs an extremely busy Ayurvedic practice, treating all diseases, by addressing her patients' imbalances, instructing them in diet and daily routine, and teaching them Ayurvedic cleansing techniques. Her practice is located in Southern New Jersey, 15 minutes outside of Philadelphia.
In this episode, learn more about: • The Ayurvedic perspective on thyroid health • Overheating of the liver, especially in Western countries • What ama is and its role in disease and liver health • Best modern-day choices for cooking oils • The importance of establishing good control over bedtime and diet • An overview of the benefits of sunlight • and lots more!
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In Ayurveda, we look at all the ways that the human experience is connected to nature. We have written records that lay it out for us. When we connect to these cycles that are already naturally occurring, they provide a road map that can just amp up the energy for ourselves.
In this episode, Angela shares what she's learned about the connection with the days of the week and particular types of energy, offers some of the ways that she's pulled it into her own life, and then gives us a little inquiry in how we might explore it in our own lives.
In this episode, learn more about: • Jyotisha - Vedic Astrology - as a map provided for the human experience • Detailed breakdown of each day of the week and its correlating celestial body's energetics • Ideas of how to start being intentional with small rituals each day to stay in alignment with the energies throughout the week • and more!
If you're looking for further support in creating weekly rituals based on the energetics of each day, we invite you to join the Simple Ayurveda Collective! This episode's topic is the theme for September 2021 in the Collective where you'll be provided with detailed notes from things discussed in this episode, receive a special planner, and lots more! Visit www.simpleayurveda.com/membership for more details and to join.
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Back to School Rhythms
It's about that time to begin the transition out of Summer and Pitta season into Fall and Vata season. This episode will help provide you with support for easing into back to school rhythms. Angela shares a little bit about rhythms and cycles in general by looking at it through an Ayurvedic lens with the doshas. She shares with us three simple things we can do to help our children (and ourselves) during this time of transition.
In this episode, learn more about: • An overview of the Ayurvedic connection with nature and looking at it all through the lens of doshas • The different ways the doshas show up — rhythm with the cycle of seasons, personality tendencies, and season's of life • 3 simple things we can do to help our children (and ourselves) during this time of transition and change • Key things to look for within children to determine their doshic tendencies and ways to help support them • and more!
If you want more support in putting together rhymes for your home, please check out the Simple Ayurveda Collective. There are lots of resources on parenting, doshas and supporting your children, creating rhythms in your home, supporting Agni for yourself and others. Learn more: www.simpleayurveda.com/membership
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Teaching + Sharing Ayurveda Q&A.
Tune in as Angela answers questions sent in from a prompt she shared on Instagram: Do you have any questions about teaching, sharing Ayurveda or studying Ayurveda. If you're curious to learn more of the specifics regarding this topic, be sure to give this episode a listen!
In this episode, learn more about: • Do you have to start with a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training? • What books are best to start studying Ayurveda? • How long does an Ayurveda course take? • What is an Ayurveda practitioner allowed/disallowed to do? • What is the best way to begin? • Advice for those just starting out giving lifestyle consults? • Origins of Ayurveda + how it was practiced historically • and more!!
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda + Minimalism.
Listen to how Ayurveda and Minimalism go together in this episode prompted by a listener's question: How are Ayurveda and Minimalism linked for you? Tune in as Angela shares about two of her very favorite topics. She absolutely loves talking about them, how magical they are and how they do create so much inner freedom!
In this episode, learn more about: • How Angela views Minimalism • An overview of the kitchen and bathroom as sacred spaces • Why you should begin the process of getting rid of items that create clutter and don't bring you joy • The importance of acting as gatekeepers of our home and life • The JOY of minimalism • and more!
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda as a Science.
This episode is inspired by Angela's recent teaching job to University students who are receiving a Holistic Health Minor. Angela appreciates that by listening you have an open mind, are interested in learning, and are committed to spreading the word about Ayurveda in a way that's truthful and authentic as much as possible.
In this episode, learn more about: • Wikipedia's description of Ayurveda • What is Science? • Recognizing the value of Science and also realizing its limitations on the ability to measure subtleties • Overview of four Scientific studies of Ayurveda • Research shown on the incredible health benefits of Alternate Nostril Breathing and Yin Yoga • and more!
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Q&A | Ghee Overview, Preparing Your Body for Vaccinations, Reheating Food, Spring/Fall Vata Imbalance, an Ayurvedic Perspective on Suffering
26 Jul 2021
00:24:18
Join Angela in this solo episode: Q&A | Ghee Overview, Preparing Your Body for Vaccinations, Reheating Food, Spring/Fall Vata Imbalance, an Ayurvedic Perspective on Suffering.
This is an informal question and answer session where Angela responds to listener questions. Topics for this episode include ghee, preparing your body for vaccinations, reheating food, Vata imbalance in the Spring and Fall, and suffering from an Ayurvedic perspective.
In this episode, learn more about: • an overview of ghee and examples of substitutes • ways to prepare your body for vaccinations • a review of Ayurvedic eating for modern life • different methods for reheating food • reasons for Vata imbalance in the Spring + Fall • what Ayurveda says about suffering and what to do about it
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Join Angela in this solo episode: Living with Chronic Illness.
Tune in as Angela shares real life support for living with chronic illness going into what helped her process and work through her chronic illnesses and still come out the other side joyful, content, and accepting of what is, even the moments that are not joyful. Her hope is that this inspires you to understand that healing is a practice that we can't always make sense of, that healing is a journey not a destination, and that day-to-day life is the spiritual lesson.
If you are not one with a chronic illness but you have someone in your life who does, perhaps this is an invitation to really let go of judgment when they're not there for you or they're not doing what you would expect. Just recognize that we all have struggles and not everyone's vocal about it.
In this episode, learn more about: • Frustration at the linger aspects of chronic illness • We can't blame ourselves for having chronic illness because we don't' know why we have the karma • Softening victim mentality through acceptance + surrender • Healing is a journey, not a destination • The importance of allowing yourself to feel the emotions, then finding a way to process and move through them • How it's okay to understand you have different needs than most everyone else • Embracing humor and accepting the quirks around living with chronic illness • and more!
Previous Episodes Mentioned: 137 | Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum: An Ayurvedic Overview 28 | The Confidence to Practice Ayurveda 29 | Finding an Ayurveda Support System
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274 | Radiant Vata Years with Teresa Marker
19 May 2025
00:36:22
Join Angela and Teresa in this conversation that explores how Teresa came to study Ayurveda after watching her parents' health decline and how it changed her life as a yoga and meditation teacher.
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How taking care of her elder parents influenced her life
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148 | Making Ayurveda Your Own
12 Jul 2021
00:19:57
Join Angela in this solo episode: Making Ayurveda Your Own. This episode is all about how we can start to take the very essence of the teachings of Ayurveda and focus on the bigger, picture zoomed-out idea. Let's focus on the foundation of what Ayurveda actually is so we can make day to day decisions for ourselves that are in alignment with us as individuals with this foundation.
In this episode, learn more about: • Connection to divine or higher power in whatever way is meaningful to you • Awareness and respect for prana — life force energy • Recognize and work with the gurvadi gunas — the qualities. • A quick Q&A about the Simple Ayurveda Collective
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147 | Pitta's Influence on Modern Ayurvedic Teachings
05 Jul 2021
00:19:30
Join Angela in this solo episode: Pitta's Influence on Modern Ayurvedic Teachings.
This discussion is based on a listener's question regarding Pitta's influence on modern Ayurvedic teachings. In this episode, Angela asks us to zoom out and begin to ask ourselves where we receive our information. This is an important topic that invites us to pause, to recognize what we're looking for and what we want to learn, and reminds us that it's okay to question our resources. We don't have to trust everything blindly.
In this episode, learn more about: • A reflection of who is writing the books we're reading about Ayurveda and asking ourselves what their personal point of view is • Pitta's focus on evidence and science over compassion and empathy • Exploring how different geographical regions are influenced by the doshas • Questions you can ask yourself when it comes to books and teachers before diving in • and more!
A big THANK YOU to the listener who sent this question in! If you have any other topic ideas you'd like to be discussed, please email Angela: angela@simpleayurveda.com
Angela's guide to dining out still available! Leave a 5 star review of The Simple Ayurveda Podcast on iTunes, screenshot before hitting submit + send her an email at angela@simpleayurveda.com and she'll reply with the guide. Included are suggestions for what to order when you go out to dinner and are trying to follow any Ayurvedic lifestyle and more
146 | Evening Rituals
28 Jun 2021
00:10:02
Join Angela in this solo episode: Evening Rituals. It's so beautiful to bookend our days with both morning and evening rituals because those transitions from sleep to wake and then wake to sleep are potential places for magic to happen in our lives. As a follow-up to the previous Morning Rituals episode, Angela shares simple evening rituals that take 5 minutes or less.
In this episode, learn more about:
• Ayurveda follows the path of moderation, and transitions are a huge part of that
• The more that you do this, the more those moments invite you in and you can just surrender to them
• Examples of 3 simple rituals that take 5 minutes or less
• A reminder to leave tech out of the bedroom (or at least on airplane mode!)
• An invitation to choose 1 of the 3 simple rituals and practice it consistently for 1 week
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