Episodes
March 5, 2025
22. The Truth About Panchakarma: Detox, Digestion & Healing
Welcome to another episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate O’Donnell ! Today, we’re diving into the wisdom of Ayurveda with special guest Salila Sukumaran , a generational Ayurveda practitioner from Kerala, India, now based in...
Feb. 26, 2025
21: Spring Into Balance: Ayurvedic Insights for a Spring Seasonal Cleanse
Today, we are following up on seasonal cleansing, exploring the seasonal shift into spring, known as RituCharya. In this episode, we dive into how RituCharya impacts the body and share Ayurvedic insights on maintaining and op...
Feb. 12, 2025
20: Embracing Life's Transformations: Yoga, Resilience, and Self-Discovery with Harmony Slater
I am delighted to have my dear friend Harmony Slater on the podcast with me today. Harmony is one of the most honest and down-to-earth people I know and one of the most advanced yoga practitioners in the world. She and I shar...
Jan. 29, 2025
19: The Synergy of Nourishment: Cultivating Resilience and Balance Through Ayurveda with Christine Eck
I am excited to welcome Christine Eck, a dedicated postpartum caregiver, specialist, and Ayurvedic practitioner, as my guest. Christine founded the Center for Sacred Window Studies, an organization at the forefront of revivin...
Jan. 15, 2025
18: Unlock the Power of Ayurveda – Timeless Wellness Secrets for Modern Living with Nidhi Pandya
Today, I am delighted to welcome Nidhi Pandya, an Ayurvedic doctor and the author of the soon-to-be-released book Your Body Already Knows, to explore the interconnection between Ayurveda, yoga, and mindful living. In this ins...
Jan. 1, 2025
17: Connecting with Reality through the Magic of Ayurveda
Happy New Year everyone! We have an incredible lineup of guests and topics planned for 2025 to share how the wisdom of Ayurveda can support our mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. The most significant aspect of Ayurve...
Dec. 18, 2024
16: Unlocking the Secrets of Women’s Health: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges with Adena Rose Bright
Today, I am excited to have Adena from Adena Rose Ayurveda with me on the podcast. Adena is a women's health Ayurveda practitioner with 15 years of experience at the AyurvedicCenter of Vermont, where she once served as one of...
Dec. 4, 2024
15: My Life-altering Journey and Writing Process
Most of the questions I get asked while traveling revolve around my writing process or publishing journey. So, in this episode, I share my life-altering journey, explaining how a personal health challenge led me to discover A...
Nov. 20, 2024
14: Unlocking the Power of Edible Skincare: An Ayurvedic Approach with Sonia Lloyd
I am excited to have Sonia Lloyd, the founder of Rasasara Skin Food, on the show with me today. Sonia founded her skincare company in Australia twenty years ago. She developed an interest in compounding skincare products afte...
Nov. 6, 2024
13: Exercising the Ayurvedic Way as We Age
We are talking about exercise today. In this episode, I answer some of the many questions I receive about the best kinds of exercise, how much you need, and how to adapt it as you age. We explore the Ayurvedic approach to exe...
Oct. 23, 2024
12: Embrace the Ayurvedic Path: From Conception to Postpartum Healing
I am excited to welcome DhyanaMasla as my guest on the podcast today. Dhyana is the author of Ayurveda Mama, a book about conception, pregnancy, and postpartum care. She grew up in a community deeply rooted in Yoga and Ayurve...
Oct. 9, 2024
11: The Best Practices for a Gentle Seasonal Cleanse: Nourish Your Body Naturally
We are talking about seasonal cleansing today. In Ayurveda, practicing seasonal cleansing is essential for maintaining balance within the body throughout the year. In this episode, we break down what the cleanse entails, how ...
Sept. 25, 2024
10: The Greatest Insights into Hormonal Balance and Women's Health
I am delighted to have Dr. Claudia Welch joining me as my guest on the podcast today. Shifting Focus on Women's Health The conversation on women's health initially focused on external factors. However, there is currently more...
Sept. 11, 2024
09: Ayurveda Meets AI: Simplifying Wellness & Business with Julia Geer
I am delighted to have Julia Geer joining me on the podcast today. Julia is my AI teacher. We met when she was a student at one of the Ayurveda schools where I teach, and now she offers a program to help solopreneurs like me,...
Aug. 28, 2024
08: Ayurveda and Mind 2
Conversations about the mind can sometimes feel oppressive or daunting, especially as we begin exploring what goes on there. The mind is a system mostly comprised of space, filled with various elements, some good and others n...
Aug. 14, 2024
07: Ayurveda and the Mind 1: Anxiety and Depression
Today, I address your questions about anxiety and depression. I am excited to explore this important and extensive topic, as Ayurveda offers a nuanced and refined perspective on mental wellness. In this discussion, I share pr...
July 31, 2024
06: From Monastery to Modern Life: Rich Ray's Journey of Yoga, Meditation, and Love
Today, I am delighted to have Rich Ray, my partner of 11 years, joining me as a guest on the podcast. Rich and I had our first proper conversation at a yoga party, even though we had known each other for several years through...
July 17, 2024
05: Circadian Rhythms for Balanced Mood, Sleep, and Digestion
Today, we are diving into circadian rhythms. Did you know that establishing a consistent daily rhythm can enhance your mood, sleep, digestion, and almost every aspect of your well-being? Striving for a healthy daily rhythm is...
July 3, 2024
04: Gut Health 101: Kate Talks Toxins
In this episode, Ayurvedic practitioner Kate O'Donnell dives into the pivotal role of digestion in overall health. She explains how, according to Ayurveda, all diseases originate in the gut due to toxins, or "ama," formed fro...
June 21, 2024
03: Yoga for Women with Emma Balnaves
In this podcast episode, Kate chats with Emma Balnaves about Shadow Yoga, a unique method developed by the guest's husband, Shandor. The conversation delves into how Shadow Yoga supports women's health through life stages li...
June 20, 2024
02: Hormone Health Through Ayurveda
In this episode, Kate O'Donnell, an expert in Ayurveda, delves into the Ayurvedic perspective on hormones and how to achieve balance through lifestyle and dietary changes. She explains that while Ayurveda doesn't specifically...
June 18, 2024
01: Intro to Ayurveda and Why Your Dosha Doesn't Matter So Much
In this podcast episode, Kate O'Donnell, an expert in Ayurveda, delves into the fundamentals of this traditional Indian healing system. Kate explains the importance of understanding the four aspects of life: the physical body...