Everyday Ayurveda with Kate
Episodes
64. How To Create Powerful New Year Rituals Using Ayurveda And Food
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to meaningful New Year's intentions isn't more goal-setting, but preparing your body as sacred ground? Kate walks listeners through he...
63. Morning Cortisol Spike: 3 Natural Ways to Balance Hormones Without Food
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Kate addresses one of the most frequently asked questions: should you eat breakfast or not? Drawing from Ayurvedic wisdom, she e...
62. How To Rewild Your Daily Life And Feel More Grounded This Winter
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kate talks with Micah Mortali, author of Rewilding and founding director of the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership. Together they...
61. Stop Managing Stress: Start Shifting It With Ayurveda
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How is it that stress seems to run the show in our lives? In this solo episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate, Kate O’Donnell takes us beyond the us...
60. What Happens When You Switch to Ghee for Cooking, Skincare, and Ritual
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this warm and practical conversation, Kate sits down with her longtime friend and colleague Emilie Reid, co-owner of the beloved Ayurvedic lifestyl...
59. Ayurvedic Holiday Guide: Eat, Drink, And Actually Feel Good
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate is a self-described holiday dork who loves parties, cookies, cocktails and a good stuffing situation. She also remembers what it felt like to sta...
58. Midlife Metamorphosis: What No One Tells You About Menopause and the Mind
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate sits down with Ashley Turner to explore midlife as a true rite of passage. Yes, hormones matter. But Ashley makes a compelling case that what man...
57. The Prepared Kitchen: Ayurvedic Meal Prep for Busy Weeks
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Kate shares the low-lift routines that keep her nourished all week: the exact groceries she buys, what she soaks at night, her q...
56. Beyond Kitchari: Real-World Ayurvedic Meals for Busy Lives
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cookbook author and Ayurvedic educator Claire Ragozzino joins Kate to talk about real Ayurvedic eating—beyond dogma and into daily life. They explor...
55. Fix Dry Skin the Ayurvedic Way: Oils, Scrubs, and Warm Hydration
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dry skin showing up already? In this solo, Kate shares Ayurveda’s whole-body approach to dryness—how to exfoliate without stripping, why oiling be...
54. Ayurveda in the Kitchen: Seasonal Hydration, Food Combining & Fall Cooking
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author and teacher Kate O’Donnell sits down with Mysore-based cook and educator Sahana Murthy to explore seasonal eating, real hydration, and the qu...
53. What To Eat When You Don’t Know What To Eat: Fast Ayurvedic Meals For Fall
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling hungry, unprepared, and tempted by the snack cabinet? In this solo episode, Kate shares her real-life Ayurvedic plan for those “what do I ea...
52. How to Find the Right Ayurvedic Practitioner for Your Health Needs
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate, Kate O’Donnell sits down with Ayurvedic doctor and podcast host Sasha Bershadsky for an eye-opening ...
51. Fall Foods That Strengthen Digestion
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the season cools and dries, your body changes too. Kate shares exactly how to pivot your meals toward warm, moist, grounding foods, plus easy spice...
50. From Rope to Remedies: The Real Story of Hemp and CBD
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everywhere you look, there’s another shop selling cannabis products. But how do you separate hype from helpful? Kate welcomes Stefanie Reiser of Ack...
49. Should It Be a Book, Podcast, or Substack? A Practical Guide to Publishing
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo teaching, Kate gets real about finishing creative work—and whether your idea truly needs to become a book. She walks through practical ...
48. Why Women Thrive When They Live by Energy Cycles
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate, Kate O’Donnell is joined by longtime friend and colleague Nea Ferrier, a Level 2 Authorized Ashtanga...
47. Back-to-School Balance: Ayurvedic Routines for Fall Stress
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Back-to-school season isn’t just about school supplies and new schedules—it’s also a time of significant change for body and mind. In this episo...
46. How Processed Oils Harm Digestion (and What Ayurveda Says to Do Instead)
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate O’Donnell welcomes Dr. John Douillard, DC, CAP, a pioneer in Ayurveda and modern health integration. Together, they explore some of the most co...
45. Ancient Ayurvedic Secrets for Strong, Healthy, and Lustrous Hair
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hair loss, thinning, and lackluster strands are often blamed on products, genetics, or age — but Ayurveda sees the story differently. In this episod...
44. Is Your Skin Dry, Stressed, or Aging? Ayurveda Has an Oil for That
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this practical and passionate solo episode, Kate O’Donnell unpacks the Ayurvedic ritual of oil massage—known as Abhyanga—and shares everythin...
43. What Ayurveda Gets Right About Oils (and Modern Beauty Misses)
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is Ayurveda so obsessed with oils? In this beautifully textured conversation, Kate O’Donnell welcomes Osi Mizrahi—founder of OSI Oils—to exp...
42. The Truth About Menopause and Brain Health That Every Woman Needs to Hear
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful roundtable discussion, Kate O’Donnell is joined by three renowned practitioners—Dr. Scott Blossom, Jennifer Boyd, and Kimberly Gi...
41. Overwhelmed by Wellness Advice? Here’s What Actually Works
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Kate O’Donnell invites you into a candid conversation on wellness shaming, the complexities of hormone replacement therapy (HR...
40. The Yoga Practice Your Hormones Have Been Waiting For
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This special replay episode features a timeless and transformative conversation between Kate O’Donnell and Emma Balnaves, senior teacher of Shadow Y...
39. Ayurveda on Coffee: Who Should Drink It and Who Shouldn’t
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your morning cup of coffee a life-enhancing ritual—or a daily stressor for your body? In this candid solo episode, Kate O’Donnell breaks down t...
38. The Fiber Fix: Heal Hormones, Boost Detox, and Balance Naturally
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to resolving your hormonal imbalance, easing perimenopause symptoms, and supporting detoxification was as simple as eating more beans?...
37. Cool Your Summer: Ayurveda Tips to Beat the Heat Naturally
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you feeling irritable, inflamed, bloated, or just plain overheated? Summer brings a surge of energy and sunlight—but it can also push your body ...
36. Aging Like a Yogi: Victoria Moran on Spiritual Growth and Wellness
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate, we sit down with the wise and inspiring Victoria Moran—Oprah-featured author of Age Like a Yogi and ...
35. Understanding Weight Gain Through Ayurveda: A Practical Guide
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate O’Donnell unpacks the complex relationship between weight gain and the Ayurvedic doshas. Kate explains t...
34. How to Reverse Cognitive Decline: A New Integrative Approach
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Metabolic flexibility might just be the missing link between your digestion and your cognition. In this illuminating episode, Kate O’Donnell is join...
33. Natural PMS Solutions: Ayurvedic Strategies for a Healthy Cycle
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate O'Donnell unpacks Ayurvedic insights into PMS, explaining how Vata, Pitta, and Kapha imbalances manifest as period problems. Listeners will learn...
32. From Burnout to Balance: Ayurvedic Strategies for Modern Living
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate, Kate O’Donnell is joined by Amadea Morningstar, a trailblazer in the field of holistic health with o...
31. Ayurvedic Secrets for a Healthy Menstrual Cycle: Embrace Your Natural Rhythm
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Kate O’Donnell opens the conversation on periods from an Ayurvedic lens, inviting listeners to sync their menstrual health wit...
30. How Vedic Astrology Can Help You Heal, Grow, and Thrive
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how Vedic astrology could offer more than predictions — how it might serve as a tool for healing, understanding, and inner gr...
29. The Crown Jewel of Ayurveda: How Panchakarma Can Change Your Life
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this much-requested solo episode, Kate O’Donnell explores Panchakarma, Ayurveda’s ancient and deeply transformative cleansing and rejuvenation ...
28. CBD for Sleep, Mood, and Focus: Insights from a Regenerative Hemp Farm
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply informative conversation, Kate is joined by regenerative hemp farmer and wellness entrepreneur Stefanie Reiser, founder of Acknowledge ...
27. The Ayurvedic Sleep Solution: Fall Asleep Faster, Wake Up Refreshed
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate, we explore one of the most universal struggles of modern living—sleep. Whether you’re waking up at...
26. How Turmeric Works: A PhD Perspective on Inflammation and Healing
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the secret to vibrant health lies in your spice cabinet? In this powerful episode, Kate sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, a PhD in turmeric, A...
25. Reclaim Your Health: The Surprising Benefits and Dangers of Smart Rings
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can smart technology support your wellness journey — or is it just another distraction? In this solo episode, Kate shares her personal experience ex...
24. Moving Through Grief: Insights from a leading Ayurveda Expert
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grief is more than an emotional experience—it leaves its imprint on the body, digestion, and overall health. In this deeply personal episode, host K...
23: Ayurveda on Protein: Bottom Line - It’s Not About the Grams
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of Everyday Ayurveda, Kate unpacks one of the most frequently asked questions: How much protein do I actually need? But instead o...
22: The Truth About Panchakarma: Detox, Digestion & Healing
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Everyday Ayurveda with Kate O’Donnell! Today, we’re diving into the wisdom of Ayurveda with special guest Salila Suk...
21: Spring Into Balance: Ayurvedic Insights for a Spring Seasonal Cleanse
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are following up on seasonal cleansing, exploring the seasonal shift into spring, known as RituCharya. In this episode, we dive into how Rit...
20: Embracing Life’s Transformations: Yoga, Resilience, and Self-Discovery with Harmony Slater
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
19: The Synergy of Nourishment: Cultivating Resilience and Balance Through Ayurveda with Christine Eck
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I am excited to welcome Christine Eck, a dedicated postpartum caregiver, specialist, and Ayurvedic practitioner, as my guest. Christine founded the Ce...
18: Unlock the Power of Ayurveda – Timeless Wellness Secrets for Modern Living with Nidhi Pandya
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
17: Connecting with Reality through the Magic of Ayurveda
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
16: Unlocking the Secrets of Women’s Health: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges with Adena Rose Bright
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ex...
15: My Life-altering Journey and Writing Process
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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-alteri...
14: Unlocking the Power of Edible Skincare: An Ayurvedic Approach with Sonia Lloyd
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
13: Exercising the Ayurvedic Way as We Age
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 nee...
12: Embrace the Ayurvedic Path: From Conception to Postpartum Healing
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
11: The Best Practices for a Gentle Seasonal Cleanse: Nourish Your Body Naturally
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are talking about seasonal cleansing today. In Ayurveda, practicing seasonal cleansing is essential for maintaining balance within the body through...
10: The Greatest Insights into Hormonal Balance and Women’s Health
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 hea...
09: Ayurveda Meets AI: Simplifying Wellness & Business with Julia Geer
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 school...
08: Ayurveda and Mind 2
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conversations about the mind can sometimes feel oppressive or daunting, especially as we begin exploring what goes on there. The mind is a system most...
07: Ayurveda and the Mind 1: Anxiety and Depression
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I address your questions about anxiety and depression. I am excited to explore this important and extensive topic, as Ayurveda offers a nuanced...
06: From Monastery to Modern Life: Rich Ray’s Journey of Yoga, Meditation, and Love
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
05: Circadian Rhythms for Balanced Mood, Sleep, and Digestion
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are diving into circadian rhythms. Did you know that establishing a consistent daily rhythm can enhance your mood, sleep, digestion, and alm...
04: Gut Health 101: Kate Talks Toxins
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ayurvedic practitioner Kate O'Donnell dives into the pivotal role of digestion in overall health. She explains how, according to Ayur...
03: Yoga for Women with Emma Balnaves
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kate chats with Emma Balnaves about Shadow Yoga, a unique method developed by the guest's husband, Shandor. The conversation ...
02: Hormone Health Through Ayurveda
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kate O'Donnell, an expert in Ayurveda, delves into the Ayurvedic perspective on hormones and how to achieve balance through lifestyle...
01: Intro to Ayurveda and Why Your Dosha Doesn’t Matter So Much
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Kate O'Donnell, an expert in Ayurveda, delves into the fundamentals of this traditional Indian healing system. Kate explains ...