The Simple Ayurveda Podcast
Episodes
192 | Motherhood, The Menstrual Cycle, and Being a Bridge to Make Ayurveda More Accessible with Jasmine Hemsley
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guest Jasmine Hemsley in this episode: Motherhood, The Menstrual Cycle, and Being a Bridge to Make Ayurveda More Accessible. This epis...
191 | The Role of Thoughts with Janesh Vaidya
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guest Janesh Vaidya in this episode: The Role of Thoughts. Angela is honored have had this conversation with Author, Lecturer, Ayurved...
190 | The Five Elements: WATER
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: The Five Elements: WATER. Angela shares insight from the Ayurvedic perspective around the water element. This is the...
189 | Experiencing the Fun and Light-Hearted Side of Ayurveda with Saveena
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guest Saveena in this episode: Experiencing the Fun and Light-Hearted Side of Ayurveda. In this conversation, Angela and Saveena have ...
188 | Spring Q&A
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Spring Q&A. In this episode, Angela shares in a casual Q&A session, responding to listener questions that were went ...
187 | A Feminine Approach to Ayurveda with Justine Lemos
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 thi...
186 | The Five Elements: FIRE
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: The Five Elements: FIRE. Angela shares insight from the Ayurvedic perspective around the fire element. This is the t...
185 | Traditional Ghee for Modern Life with Selina Van Orden
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
184 | You are the Gatekeeper
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
183 | The Science of Wisdom with Dr. Dilip Jeste
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
182 | The Five Elements: AIR
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: The Five Elements: AIR. Angela shares insight from the Ayurvedic perspective around the air element. This is the se...
181 | Listening to Your Gut
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
180 | Dharma, Moon Signs and Shadow Work with Angelica and Rachel of Soulfull Veda
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guests Angelica and Rachel of SoulFull Veda: Dharma, Moon Signs and Shadow Work. Tune into this beautiful conversation Angela shares ...
179 | Addressing Pain with Ayurveda and The Five Elements with Kris Quinones
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guest Kris Quinones in this episode: Addressing Pain with Ayurveda and The Five Elements. Tune into this conversation where Kris shar...
178 | Integrating Ayurveda and Western Medicine
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
177 | The Five Elements: ETHER
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: The Five Elements: ETHER. Angela shares insight from the Ayurvedic perspective around the ether element. This is th...
176 | Decision Fatigue
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela Perger in this solo episode: Decision Fatigue. In this episode, Angela talks about Decision Fatigue. She dives into the overload of infor...
175 | Ulcerative Colitis Q&A - Part 2
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Ulcerative Colitis Q&A - Part 2. In this episode, Angela continues to answer questions sent in from listeners speci...
174 | Ulcerative Colitis Q&A - Part 1
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Ulcerative Colitis Q&A - Part 1. In this episode, Angela will be answering questions on Ulcerative Colitis that wer...
173 | Annual Rituals
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Annual Rituals. In this episode, Angela shares her process of connecting to annual rituals. She gives you an invita...
172 | Healing is a Practice
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Healing is a Practice. In this episode, Angela shares about the yoga philosophy and the underlying pieces of ancien...
171 | Lessons and Reflections From 2021
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 wishe...
170 | Making Peace with Prescriptions
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Making Peace with Prescriptions. This episode is highly personal, vulnerable, raw and real for Angela. This topic o...
169 | Time from a Vedic Perspective: A Deep Dive into the Yugas with Robin Stamp
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 knowle...
168 | Navigating Relationships and Healing Through a Trauma-Informed Lens with Cassandra Solano
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guest Cassandra Solano in this episode: Navigating Relationships and Healing Through a Trauma-Informed Lens. In this episode, Angela ...
167 | Incorporating Ayurvedic Wisdom and Principles in Your Everyday Life Without Deprivation or Guilt with Henna Shah
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guest Henna Shah in this episode: Incorporating Ayurvedic Wisdom and Principles in Your Everyday Life Without Deprivation or Guilt. I...
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
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guest Steff Gallante in this episode: Practices for Healing From Trauma, Supporting Your Mental Health, and Fortifying Your Self-Care ...
165 | Closed for Spiritual Maintenance - Year 3
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 takin...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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 Re...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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, J...
162 | Usage of the Ancient 3R Formula for Various Chronic Ailments with Dr. Smita Pankaj Naram
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. Nara...
161 | Stress and Emotions from an Ayurvedic Viewpoint with Dr. Vignesh Devraj
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela guest Dr. Vignesh Devraj in this episode: Stress and Emotions from an Ayurvedic Viewpoint. An Ayurvedic doctor based out of India, Dr. De...
160 | Finding Humor During Times of Existential Crisis with James McCrae
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guest James McCrae in this episode: Finding Humor During Times of Existential Crisis. James is a bestselling author, poet, meme artis...
159 | Dhatu Nourishment & Care
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 sys...
158 | Ahimsa, Ayurveda, Veganism and the Gray Space
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Ahimsa, Ayurveda, Veganism and the Gray Space. This episode comes from countless conversations with yoga students, ...
157 | All About Ghee with William Jackson
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guest William Jackson in this episode: All About Ghee. Angela is excited to welcome back William Jackson to the Simple Ayurveda Podca...
156 | Healing the Thyroid with Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and Dr. Marianne Teitelbaum in this episode: Healing the Thyroid. Angela and Dr. Teitelbaum have a discussion on many Ayurvedic topics, in...
155 | Weekly Rituals
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Weekly Rituals. In Ayurveda, we look at all the ways that the human experience is connected to nature. We have writ...
154 | Back to School Rhythms
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Va...
153 | Teaching + Sharing Ayurveda Q&A
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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:...
152 | Ayurveda + Minimalism
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda + Minimalism. Listen to how Ayurveda and Minimalism go together in this episode prompted by a listener's q...
151 | Ayurveda as a Science
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 rece...
Q&A | Ghee Overview, Preparing Your Body for Vaccinations, Reheating Food, Spring/Fall Vata Imbalance, an Ayurvedic Perspective on Suffering
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Q&A | Ghee Overview, Preparing Your Body for Vaccinations, Reheating Food, Spring/Fall Vata Imbalance, an Ayurvedic ...
149 | Living with Chronic Illness
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
148 | Making Ayurveda Your Own
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ay...
147 | Pitta's Influence on Modern Ayurvedic Teachings
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
146 | Evening Rituals
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Evening Rituals. It's so beautiful to bookend our days with both morning and evening rituals because those transitio...
145 | Morning Rituals
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Morning Rituals. We don't have to sell you on the importance of starting your day our right. It seems like the morni...
144 | Ayurveda + Liver Health
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda + Liver Health. This episode is a holistic perspective on liver health. Being diagnosed in her early 20's ...
143 | Interview with Dr. Vatsala Sperling
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guest Dr. Vatsala Sperling in this episode: Daily Ayurvedic Practices, Homeopathy, and The Ayurvedic Reset Diet. In sharing the three...
142 | Summer Self Care for Pitta Season
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Summer Self Care for Pitta Season. This episode will help provide you with ways to stay balanced during the transiti...
141 | What is Ayurvedic Eating
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: What is Ayurvedic Eating? This episode will help you clear your mind if you're feeling confused about food and Ayur...
140 | Ayurveda in Everyday Life as a Parent
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Ayurveda in Everyday Life as a Parent. This current society puts a lot of pressure on parents - especially mothers ...
139 | Q & A | Ghee, Summer Vata Imbalance, Time Management, Losing Inspiration, Conscious Conception and Mask Acne
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Q & A | Ghee, Summer Vata Imbalance, Time Management, Losing Inspiration, Conscious Conception and Mask Acne. This ...
138 | Interview with Tracee Stanley: Yoga Nidra and Radiant Rest
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guest Tracee Stanley in this episode: Yoga Nidra and Radiant Rest. This conversation is centered around Tracee's book Radiant Rest: Y...
137 | Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum: An Ayurvedic Overview
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Fertility, Pregnancy and Postpartum: An Ayurvedic Overview Ayurveda views conception, pregnancy and postpartum as a...
136 | Interview with Dylan Smith: The Sun as a Divine Healer
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A new episode of The Simple Ayurveda Podcast is now live! Join Angela and guest Dylan Smith in this episode: The Sun as a Divine Healer. This conversa...
135 | Vata Dosha and The Attention Economy
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela in this solo episode: Vata Dosha and The Attention Economy Ayurveda suggests practices for supporting our own energy before we give it awa...
134| Interview with Martha Soffer: Ayurveda for Modern Life
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ayurveda can often seem overwhelming when first beginning to learn about it's incredibly positive effects it can have on ourselves and others. In this...
133 | The Path of Ghee and Medicinal Mushrooms
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guest William Jackson in this episode: The Path of Ghee and Medicinal Mushrooms. Will brings to the table an amazing blend of Ayurv...
132 | What's on an Ayurvedic Wellness Questionnaire?
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what's on an Ayurvedic intake form or what exactly a practitioner is looking for in your answers? In this episode Angela explai...
131 | Interview with Sonja Semion: The Power of Personal Narrative
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guest Sonja Semion in this episode: The Power of Personal Narrative. To understand the stories that we tell about ourselves is to know...
130 | What is an Ayurvedic Cleanse? A Simple Guide
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in as Angela shares with us a simple guide to an Ayurvedic Cleanse. An Ayurvedic cleanse is very different from what we typically think of as a c...
Interview with Shivani: Deeper Truths About Manifesting Your Dream Life
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guest Shivani in this episode: Deeper Truths About Manifesting Your Dream Life. This conversation leads us through ways we can cultiva...
Prana: Inner Vitality
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Prana is vital life force energy. It is the basis for thoughts and consciousness. It provides flexibility, creativity and the ability to communicate. ...
Tejas: Inner Radiance
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tejas is your radiance, confidence, courage and metabolic function. It's all of the spiritual, life-affirming aspects of the fire element from enthusi...
Ojas: Inner Bliss
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ojas is nourishment, lubrication, juiciness and inner bliss. It's all of the spiritual, life-affirming aspects of the water element from the ability t...
Interview with Lopa van der Mersch: Why You Shouldn't Outsource Your Spiritual Sovereignty
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela and guest Lopa van der Mersch in this episode: Why You Shouldn't Outsource Your Spiritual Sovereignty. Many of us spend our lives seeking ...
Interview with Robin Stamp: Astrology, Karma and Spiritual Transformation
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela Perger and guest Robin Stamp in this incredible episode as they journey through a deeper dive into astrology, karma and spiritual transfor...
Understanding Your Soul Purpose
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You are not your job or career. You are so much more. In this episode Angela talks about discerning between challenges and redirection, the tools that...
Interview with Graciela Rasor: The Nine Energy Centers of Human Design
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela Perger and guest Graciela Rasor in this episode as they discuss Human Design more deeply! Graciela has already taken us through the basics...
Interview with Kaya Mindlin: The Value of Storytelling in the Vedic Tradition
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Angela Perger and guest Kaya Mindlin in this episode as they discuss neither history nor myth, the value of Storytelling in the Vedic Tradition. ...
Interview with Natalie Brite: The Wheel of Life
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Within this conversation, Angela and guest Natalie Brite discuss the power of whole self goal setting by using the Wheel of Life. Whole self goal set...
2020 Wrap Up + Reflections
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm sharing my word of the year for 2020 and how it manifested, as well as some reflections on collective discomfort and growth.
Interview with Chara Caruthers: Eat Like You Love Yourself
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CW: Eating Disorders Chara Caruthers is back again on the podcast to talk about all things food and self love. Join Angela and Chara as they talk abou...
Simplicity in Daily Life
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Simplicity is like Ayurveda, there is no arrival... just an ebb and flow that takes us back to ourselves. This episode shares simple tips for cultivat...
Interview with Kathy Jo Staheli | Simple Daily Rituals
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Jo Staheli is back again on the podcast to share simple ways to flow in the rhythm of the day. Kathy Jo is a NAMA recognized Doctor of Ayurvedic...
Q + A | Christianity, Eastern and Western Approaches to Ayurveda, Pregnancy, Acid Reflux, Bloating and Pregnancy
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is an informal Q + A episode where I casually discuss the prompts that listeners send it.
Intuitive Eating Based on Ayurvedic Philosophy
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding and applying Ayurvedic concepts can help build a solid foundation for a deeper relationship with your mind, body and intuition.
Where to Study Ayurveda
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is the number one question sent into Simple Ayurveda. This episode breaks down the various Ayurvedic certifications, types of programs and gives ...
Closed for Spiritual Maintenance | An Annual Tradition
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all need a tech break once in a while to reset. In this episode I share my annual tradition as well as ways to cultivate technology boundaries in e...
Laying a Foundation for the Holidays
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interview with Kate O'Donnell: Nourishing the Dhatus
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Best-selling Ayurvedic author, teacher and certified practitioner Kate O'Donnell is back again on the Simple Ayurveda Podcast to chat about Ayurvedic ...
Q & A: Daily Rhythm, Time Management, Lung Health, Belly Fat & Dharma
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a casual Q & A episode where I chat about the topics you sent in… everything ranging from creating a daily rhythm while working the night sh...
Interview with Graciela Rasor: What is Human Design?
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Graciela is an intuitive spiritual guide with a sense of humor. She uses human design as a tool to help individuals learn more about themselves and ...
Interview with Dr. Marc Halpern: Overcoming Anxiety and Depression
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Marc Halpern is an Ayurvedic doctor, author, founder & president of the California College of Ayurveda, the first Ayurvedic college to open outs...
Interview with Kerry Harling: Transitioning into Fall With Ease
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ayurveda practitioner, author and TedX speaker Kerry Harling is back on The Simple Ayurveda Podcast to share Ayurvedic suggestions for how we can tran...
Interview with Gunny Sodhi: A Natural Approach to Life After Loss
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gunny Sodhi's family roots in Ayurvedic medicine stretch across generations, but he didn't personally understand the power of Ayurveda until tragedy s...
Living in Alignment with the Energy of the Moon
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tapping into the energy of the lunar cycle offers a profound way we can align with Mother Nature. This episode introduces the basics and offers simple...
Interview with Acharya Shunya: From Shadow to Self
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Acharya Shunya is a renowned speaker, author and scholar. She comes from a lineage of Ayurvedic healers and embodies Vedic wisdom in such a deep and p...
Ayurveda and the Crown Chakra
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The final chakra focus on our connection to Source and the sacred truth that we are all one. However, the subtle energies held in the chakras are desi...
Ayurveda and the Third Eye Chakra
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Ayurveda we know that the physical body sends signals to let us know when it's time to laugh, cry, eliminate, sleep, etc. This episode is all about...
Ayurveda and the Throat Chakra
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the 100th episode of The Simple Ayurveda Podcast! Thank you for listening, supporting, reviewing and sharing! The throat chakra correlates with t...
Ayurveda and the Heart Chakra
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anahata is located in the kapha portion of the torso, so heart opening poses can help clear stagnant energy. It's associate with the air/wind element ...
Ayurveda and the Solar Plexus Chakra
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The subtle energy of the solar plexus correlates with tejas... the subtle energy of pitta dosha that is responsible for our inner radiance and vitalit...
Ayurveda and the Sacral Chakra
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The sacral chakra is all about the water element. It connects with kapha dosha as well as the subtle aspect of kapha... OJAS. In Ayurveda your immune ...
Ayurveda and the Root Chakra
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The root chakra is associated with kapha dosha, however when we look at ways to work with the subtle energy of the root chakra we can use practices th...
The Subdoshas of Kapha
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is part three in a 3-part mini-series on diving deeper into aspects of the doshas. Kapha dosha governs stability and lubrication. This episode of...
The Subdoshas of Pitta
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two in a 3-part mini-series on diving deeper into aspects of the doshas. Pitta dosha governs heat and transformation. This episode offers...
The Subdoshas of Vata
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is part one in a 3-part mini-series on diving deeper into aspects of the doshas. You don't need to know this info to practice and Ayurvedic lifes...