Elements of Ayurveda Podcast

Have you ever noticed that when you're not feeling your best, your instinct is to do more?
Another supplement, another diet, another wellness routine or maybe another expert to follow. But what if your body doesn't need more from you right now? What if it needs less?
In this episode, Colette explores the Ayurvedic wisdom of simplicity and why creating space can sometimes be more supportive than continually adding more. Ayurveda reminds us that the body is constantly processing; not only food, but also information, experiences, emotions, stimulation and the demands of everyday life.
When there is too much coming in and not enough capacity to process it, we can begin to feel overwhelmed, disconnected and depleted. Creating space can give the body an opportunity to digest, process and eliminate what it no longer needs, while also creating room for intuition, clarity and creativity to emerge.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why our instinct to add more isn't always the answer when something isn't working
The Ayurvedic understanding of Agni and why digestive capacity matters
How we can become overwhelmed by the constant input of modern life
Why simplicity can reduce the energy required to navigate our daily lives
The difference between restriction and simplification
How Ayurveda understands Ama as residue or accumulation from what has not been properly digested or processed
Why creating space can support digestion, processing and elimination
How mental and emotional "clutter" can make it harder to hear our intuition
Why creativity often needs space rather than more stimulation
How a seasonal reset can help us step back from unnecessary demands
Why your body doesn't always need another protocol, supplement, diet or wellness routine
Three simple questions to ask before adding something new to your health routine
 
Join the Autumn Digestive Reset Cleanse
If you're ready to support your body through this seasonal transition, my Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins October 9th.
This Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to gently remove accumulation, strengthen digestion, and help you re-establish daily rhythm while learning about your unique constitution and patterns.
You'll also receive guidance, structure, and support throughout the process so that the experience becomes both healing and educational.
Here are the 2 options for the Digestive Reset Cleanse:
Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting October 9th
https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse
OR
Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - chosse your own dates‍
https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
 
Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community
The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:
Early access to podcast episodes 
Monthly live Zoom meetups 
Member forums for discussion and Q&A 
Mindfulness and self-care practices 
Seasonal group challenges and reflections
Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community
 
Check out Colette's online services: 
Online Consultations - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits
Reset-Restore-Renew Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew
Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources
 
Stay connected on social media: 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ 
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing
Thank you for listening!

You eat well, exercise regularly, meditate, manage your stress and genuinely try to take care of yourself, so why don't you feel better?
Sometimes, the answer isn't that you need to try harder or add another healthy habit. Through the Ayurvedic lens, there may be another question worth asking: Does your body currently have the capacity to digest, process and assimilate everything you're giving it?
In this episode, Colette explores why healthy habits can sometimes stop feeling helpful and how factors such as stress, sensory input, lifestyle, seasonal changes, accumulation and digestive capacity can influence how we experience our health and wellbeing. You'll learn more about the Ayurvedic concepts of Agni and Ama, why digestion involves more than just the food we eat, and why sometimes creating space, simplifying our routines and reducing unnecessary inputs can be more supportive than continually adding more.
In this episode, we explore:
Why doing "all the right things" doesn't always mean you'll feel your best
The Ayurvedic concept of Agni and our capacity to digest, metabolise and process
What Ama means within the Ayurvedic understanding of incomplete digestion and metabolism
How accumulation can occur when we're continually taking in more than we have the capacity to process
Why stress and nervous system load can change the way we experience digestion
Why how you eat can be just as important as what you eat
How your digestive capacity can change with your stress, sleep, activity, age, lifestyle and the seasons
Why sometimes the body needs less stimulation, less input and more space
How simplifying your routine can support digestion, elimination and restoration
 
Join the Autumn Digestive Reset Cleanse
If you're ready to support your body through this seasonal transition, my Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins October 9th.
This Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to gently remove accumulation, strengthen digestion, and help you re-establish daily rhythm while learning about your unique constitution and patterns.
You'll also receive guidance, structure, and support throughout the process so that the experience becomes both healing and educational.
Here are the 2 options for the Digestive Reset Cleanse:
Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - starting October 9th
Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - choose your own dates‍
 
Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community
The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:
Early access to podcast episodes 
Monthly live Zoom meetups 
Member forums for discussion and Q&A 
Mindfulness and self-care practices 
Seasonal group challenges and reflections
Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here: https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community
Check out Colette's online services: 
Online Consultations - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits
Reset-Restore-Renew Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew
Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources
Stay connected on social media: 
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ 
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing
Thank you for listening!

Have you ever found yourself saying, "I'm fine," even though you know you're exhausted?
Maybe you've been living with bloating, poor sleep, low energy, headaches or digestive discomfort for so long that it has simply become your normal. You know something feels different, but life is busy, there are people depending on you, and there's always something else that seems more important.
In Episode 458, we explored how Ayurveda views symptoms as messages from the body rather than problems to simply suppress. In this episode, we take the conversation a step further and explore why we so often ignore those messages in the first place.
We've become fluent in the language of productivity, achievement and pushing through, but many of us have lost our fluency in the language of the body. We learn to override tiredness, rush through meals, ignore digestive discomfort and tell ourselves that poor sleep is "just stress" or that feeling exhausted is simply part of getting older.
Colette shares some of the patterns she has observed through her work with clients, including how easily we can adapt to feeling less well and gradually lower our expectations of what it means to feel healthy and balanced.
In this episode, we'll explore:
Why we become accustomed to ignoring the body's early signals
The psychology behind saying "I'm fine" when we're actually exhausted
How modern life encourages us to push through and prioritise productivity
Why symptoms can gradually become so normal that we stop questioning them
The connection between youthful vitality and our ability to compensate for imbalance
Why some of the habits we tolerated when we were younger may affect us differently as we age
How Ayurveda encourages curiosity rather than judgement
Why awareness is the first step towards meaningful change
How to become more fluent in the language of your own body
A simple daily question you can use to begin listening more closely
 
Join the Autumn Digestive Reset Cleanse
If you're ready to support your body through this seasonal transition, my Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins October 9th.
This Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to gently remove accumulation, strengthen digestion, and help you re-establish daily rhythm while learning about your unique constitution and patterns.
You'll also receive guidance, structure, and support throughout the process so that the experience becomes both healing and educational.
Here are the 2 options for the Digestive Reset Cleanse:
Group Digestive Reset Cleanse - starting October 9th ‍- https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse
Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - choose your own dates‍ - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
 
The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:
Early access to podcast episodes 
Monthly live Zoom meetups 
Member forums for discussion and Q&A 
Mindfulness and self-care practices 
Seasonal group challenges and reflections
Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here:  https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community
 
Check out Colette's online services: 
Online Consultations - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits
Reset-Restore-Renew Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew
Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources
 
Stay connected on social media: 
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ 
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing
Thank you for listening!

Have you ever wished a symptom would simply disappear?
Whether it's bloating, fatigue, headaches, restless sleep or digestive discomfort, our first instinct is often to silence the discomfort and get on with our busy lives. But what if those symptoms aren't the problem? What if they're messages?
Colette explores one of Ayurveda's most profound teachings: that symptoms are not random inconveniences to suppress but meaningful signals that the body is communicating an imbalance. Rather than fighting our symptoms, Ayurveda invites us to become curious and ask, "What is my body trying to communicate?"
You'll discover how Ayurveda helps us understand the body's language of imbalance, why we often ignore its early warning signs, and how seasonal changes can influence our health. Colette also explores why fatigue, bloating and even pain may be invitations to slow down, pay attention and make small adjustments before imbalances become more significant.
Whether you're completely new to Ayurveda or have been practicing for years, this episode offers a compassionate reminder that your body isn't working against you, it's working for you. By learning to listen with curiosity rather than fear, you can begin developing a deeper relationship with your body and support your wellbeing from the inside out.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why Ayurveda views symptoms as communication rather than problems to eliminate.
How to recognize the body's early whispers before they become louder signals.
Why fatigue, bloating and pain aren't necessarily the problem, they're valuable information.
How seasonal changes can influence Pitta, Kapha and Vata, and what that may look like in your own body.
Why modern life encourages us to ignore our body's wisdom.
The importance of responding with curiosity instead of criticism.
The two fundamental questions Ayurveda asks when understanding imbalance.
Simple ways to begin listening to your body's innate intelligence.
 
Register for the Autumn Digestive Reset Cleanse 
If you're ready to support your body through this seasonal transition, my Discounted Group Digestive Reset Cleanse begins October 9th.
This Ayurvedic cleanse is designed to gently remove accumulation, strengthen digestion, and help you re-establish daily rhythm while learning about your unique constitution and patterns.
You'll also receive guidance, structure, and support throughout the process so that the experience becomes both healing and educational.
Learn more and register by booking your cleanse consultation at:
Group Digestive Reset Cleanse starting October 9th - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/group-cleanse
Private Digestive Reset Cleanse - choose your own dates - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
Join the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community
The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:
Early access to podcast episodes 
Monthly live Zoom meetups 
Member forums for discussion and Q&A 
Mindfulness and self-care practices 
Seasonal group challenges and reflections
Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here: https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community
Check out Colette's online services: 
Online Consultations - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits
Reset-Restore-Renew Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew
Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources
Stay connected on social media: 
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ 
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing
Thank you for listening!

As the Elements of Ayurveda Podcast celebrates its ninth anniversary, Colette reflects on the journey of sharing Ayurveda with listeners around the world and explores why, in an age of artificial intelligence and unlimited information, human connection has never been more valuable.
With health advice now available at the click of a button, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by conflicting opinions and disconnected from our own inner wisdom. In this thoughtful episode, Colette shares why Ayurveda offers something that technology cannot replace, a personalised, compassionate approach that honours each individual's unique constitution, life circumstances and capacity for change.
Drawing on her experience as an Ayurvedic Practitioner, she reflects on the importance of being truly seen, heard and supported throughout the healing journey. She also explores how awareness, discernment and meaningful relationships are becoming increasingly important as we navigate an ever-changing world.
Whether you've been listening since the very beginning or have only recently discovered the podcast, this anniversary episode is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself and remember that healing isn't just about information, it's about relationship.
In this episode, you'll discover:
Why human connection is becoming more valuable in an AI-driven world.
How Ayurveda helps you develop self-awareness and reconnect with your inner wisdom.
Why personalised guidance creates deeper healing than generic health advice.
How sustainable change begins with small, individualised steps.
The importance of community, support and compassionate accountability on your healing journey.
How cultivating presence, discernment and meaningful relationships can support long-term wellbeing.
The Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community was created for those who wish to go deeper into Ayurveda, together. Inside, you'll find:
Early access to podcast episodes 
Monthly live Zoom meetups 
Member forums for discussion and Q&A 
Mindfulness and self-care practices 
Seasonal group challenges and reflections
Join the new Elements of Ayurveda Podcast Community here: https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/community
Check out Colette's online services: 
Online Consultations - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
At-home Digestive Reset Cleanse - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/digestive-reset-cleanse
Online Daily Habits for Holistic Health Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/daily-habits
Reset-Restore-Renew Program - https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/reset-restore-renew
Have questions on Colette's online services? Book a FREE 15 min Services Enquiry Call here. https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/consultations
Do I have an accumulation of ama/toxins in my body? Take this quiz to find out https://www.elementshealingandwellbeing.com/resources
Stay connected on social media: 
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/elementsofayurvedapodcast/ 
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/elementshealingandwellbeing
Thank you for listening!