The Simple Ayurveda Podcast

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 Money Tracking App Mentioned: YNAB Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The Simple Ayurveda Collective: an affordable ongoing support system that offers Ayurveda broken down into bit-sized pieces so that you are fully able to understand and inc

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,

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 References Mentioned: Ayurveda and Panchakarma by Dr. Sunil V. Joshi — https://www.amazon.com/Ayurveda-Panchakarma-Science-Healing-Rejuvenation/dp/0914955373     Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Joi

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! Previous Episode Mentioned: 40 | Pitta Dosha + My Journey with Alcohol — https://simpleayurveda.com/pitta-dosha-my-journey-with-alcohol/ Book Mentioned: The Naked Mind — https://www.amazon.com/This-Naked-Mind-Discover-Happiness/dp/0525537236   Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast J

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 consultati

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 o

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

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 References Mentioned: Ayurveda and Panchakarma by Dr. Sunil V. Joshi — https://www.amazon.com/Ayurveda-Panchakarma-Science-Healing-Rejuvenation/dp/0914955373 ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join The

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 Previous Episodes Mentioned: 156 | Healing the Thyroid with Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum -- https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-156-healing-the-thyroid/ 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 ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpl

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. Join here: https://simpleayurveda.teachable.com/p/the-simple-ayurveda-sanctuary Ayurvedic Self-Care for Ulcerative Colitis free guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61a67f166fd16bd0a4ddaef2 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

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. Join here: https://simpleayurveda.teachable.com/p/the-simple-ayurveda-sanctuary   Ayurvedic Self-Care for Ulcerative Colitis free guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61a67f166fd16bd0a4ddaef2 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 diagn

Join Angela in this solo episode: Annual Rituals. 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 Previous Episode Mentioned: 104 | Living in Alignment with the Moon — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-104-living-in-alignment-with-the-moon/ ------ Learn more about Angela and her work: Website: https://simpleayurveda.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simple_ayurveda and https://www.instagram.com/simpleayurvedapodcast Join T

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 Previous Episodes Mentioned: 170 | Making Peace with Prescriptions — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-170-making-peace-with-prescriptions/ After almost 2 decades of living with Ulcerative Colitis, Angela is currently working on a comprehensive offe

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! Previous Episodes Mentioned: 138 | Yoga Nidra and Radiant Rest with Tracee Stanley — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-138-interview-with-tracee-stanley/ 126 | Ojas: Inner Bliss — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-126-ojas-inner-bliss/ 127 | Tejas: Inner Radiance — https://simpleayurveda.com/epis

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 j

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

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 so

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 ma

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

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 Previous Episodes Mentioned: 60 | Closed for Spiritual Maintenance — https://simpleayurveda.com/episode-60-closed-for-spiritual-maintenance/ 112 | Closed for Spiritual Maintenance: An Annual Tradition — https://simpleayurveda.com/c