In this episode of The Nourished Nervous System, I welcome somatic therapist, educator, and trauma specialist Julie MacAdam. Together, we dive into the interplay between dreams and the creative process for personal and collective ev...

In this episode, I explore the profound connection between our senses and well-being from both somatic and Ayurvedic perspectives. I delve into how our senses act as doorways between the inner and outer worlds, influencing our physi...

In this episode of 'The Nourished Nervous System,' I welcome special guest Christine Eck, an Ayurvedic health consultant, birth and postpartum doula, and founder of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. We discuss the importance of ...

As we fully enter into "Vata Season" here in the Northeast, I thought we would revisit the basics this week for anyone new to Ayurveda or needing a refresher on vata dosha.  In Ayurvedic philosophy, Vata refers to a constitution mad...

In this episode, I delve into the challenging balance between 'doing' and 'being'. I discuss our cultural obsession with productivity and how it even extends to our self-care practices, creating a tension between implementing health...

In this episode, I welcome Donna Brooks, a respected somatic movement therapist, yoga therapist, and educator with 40 years of experience. Donna shares her background in yoga and somatic movement, her personal journey with pelvic fl...

In this episode of the Nourish Nervous System podcast, I discuss the importance of rhythm and rituals in maintaining balance, especially as we transition from summer to autumn. I explore definitions of rhythm from different sources ...

This episode is the exploration of the importance of rhythm and ritual in daily life for mental health. I'm joined by Jocelyn Pepe, a mental health researcher, coach, and founder of TrU, who shares her journey from burnout to balanc...

In this episode I explore the parallels between the transition from summer to fall and the perimenopausal phase of life. Drawing on Ayurvedic wisdom, the discussion centers on how seasonal changes mirror the shifts in our bodies and minds, and ...

In this episode of The Nourished Nervous System, I am so grateful to have writer and teacher Catherine Simone Gray join us to discuss her journey through motherhood, intimate violence, and reclaiming pleasure. Catherine talks about ...

Vibrancy is a glow, a sparkle and an aura of excitement.  To feel truly vibrant is a robust, grounded and vital feeling.  Do you feel vibrant?  If not, when was the last time you truly felt vibrant?  In Ayurvedic tho...

How often do you sit with a cup of herbal tea and really feel the effects that it has in your body?  And if you have experienced this, what did you notice?  Traditionally, through many ancient cultures plants have been allies t...

We've all heard the adage, "patience is a virtue",  but I think of patience as an integral aspect of resilience. In this episode, I share personal reflections on recent challenges involving summer illnesses, rescheduling, and n...

The health of the pelvic floor is more nuanced than just doing Kegels.In this episode of the Nourished Nervous System podcast, I'm joined by my dear friend Kay'aleya from The Herbal Womb Wisdom Podcast. We delve into the pelv...

Are there certain seasons, foods or activities that aggravate your health or help you feel better?  Are they different than the people who are close to you?  This is because your body, mind and spirit is unique and has unique needs.

This week is a flashback episode!  This is an episode I put out almost two years ago about the basics of Pitta Dosha.  I'll be back next week with a new episode!Original shownotes:Ever feel hangry?  That’s Pitta.&nb...

In this special episode of Nourish Nervous System, I'm offering you a rejuvenating Yoga Nidra practice to help if you're feeling spread thin, burnt out, or depleted. Based on my own recent experiences with overbooking during the bus...

What is vitality and how do we begin to cultivate it?  In this episode , I explore these questions with Deborah Zucker, a naturopathic physician, mental health counselor, health coach, and award-winning author of the Vitality Map.&n...

Do you experience gas, bloating or indigestion?  You may need to work on your kindling your digestive fire.  In Ayurveda, we call this agni.  A digestive fire that burns just right will make digestion more efficient and can have ...

In this episode I welcome Julian Bermudez, a therapist and guide specializing in trauma, identity, and the integration of psychedelic experiences. Julian shares his personal journey from growing up in a racially divided, challen...

Caffeine is something that is integrated into most people's lives, but do you ever take a step back to really look at your relationship with caffeine? In this episode I discuss the effects of caffeine on the body and mind from both ...

The breath is an incredible tool for nervous system regulation that we always have with us.  Like meditation or movement practices, the more you practice with it the more it becomes second nature.  In this episode I have a prof...

Do you have the tendency to spread yourself thin in the summer?  I know I do.  There is inevitably a point (or many points) in the summer that I feel burnt out.  I've been thinking about this in relation to the spreading q...

Have you ever had a stressful or tramatic experience and your body begins to involuntarily shake?  Have you also tried to stop the shaking?  It is very common in our culture to do so, but this shaking is a key to processing stress and...

I've been talking a lot about "connecting to your life force" but what exactly IS your life force?  It could be many things, and one of the ways I think of it is Prana.In this episode, I explore the concept of prana, the vita...