Ayurveda Life School Podcast

Heather Johnson

The Ayurveda Life School podcast explores wellness and health through the ancient 5,000 year old wisdom of Ayurveda-but we make it work for you today! Learn to make practical changes to your lifestyle, diet, exercise, thoughts, and emotions to connect mind-body and lead you on your pathway to perfect health. Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Heather Johnson, the host, will share the life-changing teachings of Ayurveda and give you techniques to make Ayurveda a natural part of your daily life as you journey to better health and peace, and you don't need to travel to India to do it! Peace, wholeness, and a life of dynamic energy can be yours through Ayurveda. read less
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Episodes

Episode 160: Ep #160: Parenting the Ayurvedic Way with Katie Rose
Nov 23 2022
Episode 160: Ep #160: Parenting the Ayurvedic Way with Katie Rose
Parenting is challenging, and it can be difficult to know what voices to listen to because everyone has an opinion. In this week's episode I visit with Katie Rose, founder of Bhakti Rose based out of Australia about the art of parenting with Ayurveda. What does Ayurvedic parenting look like? How do you know if you are doing it 'right'? Katie and I discuss how to model Ayurvedic living to our children, how to give them space to make their own choices, the ancient roots of parenting in Ayurveda, and how to guide children towards practices and habits that will provide long term wellness and healing. As a mother of 5, Katie has seen it all and shares from her depth of wisdom and teachings as an Ayurvedic teacher, Yoga teacher and practitioner, and experienced mother. And the timing of this episode is perfect since Katie is offering a Black Friday special of 50% off all of her programs, including Ayurveda Goddess, Bhakti Club and the Yoga of Birth. You can learn more about Katie at https://www.bhaktirose.com.au Check out her Black Friday Promotion at:  https://www.bhaktirose.com.au/blackfriday START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.
Episode 159: Ep #159: Intuitive Leadership in Life and Business with Samantha Bove
Oct 20 2022
Episode 159: Ep #159: Intuitive Leadership in Life and Business with Samantha Bove
This week you are in for a special treat and a topic that we haven't covered before.  Business, Life, Leadership and Intuition.  Whether you have your own business, work for a business, or manage your life, the topic of intuition and listening to your inner knowing is universal and part of living Ayurvedically. Instead of looking outside of yourself for answers, can you learn to listen to your inner guidance? You already have all the answers, you just need to listen.   This week we talk with Samantha Bove, international business coach who specializes in working with entrepreneurs in the fields of wellness and personal development and founder of ZenBoss Academy. She is also a reiki practitioner and uses that background to guide her coaching.  What you will learn in this episode. What Intuitive Leadership is. Intuitive Leadership is the process of reclaiming your power. It’s a blend of learning to trust yourself and using your discernment to make business decisions that work best for you, from the content you create to how you price your offers. You will learn to tune inward instead of crowdsourcing or seeking validation from others while learning how to stop second-guessing yourself for good.The Benefits of Intuitive Leadership. They include everything from beating burnout to being able to build a legacy brand. You’ll also notice an emotional shift on sales calls that allows you to be more confident, take brave action, listen better and show up as your most magnetic self.How to Tell the Difference between Intuition and Fear while strengthening your decisiveness muscle.How to Practice Intuitive Leadership. I’ll offer specific exercises that will help attendees connect to their intuition, master the art of self-reflection, develop self-trust, and separate their personal self-worth from the professional success of their business and clients.Ways to Use Intuitive Leadership to plan the best times to start a podcast, launch an online program, hold a retreat, publish your book and more.About Samantha Bove: Samantha Bove is an international business coach who specializes in working with entrepreneurs in the fields of wellness and personal development. Through her signature program, ZenBoss Academy, she teaches experts and coaches how to build an online brand, launch their first digital course and sell with integrity. Using her strategies, Samantha’s clients have been able to have been able to generate six figures in their businesses, quit their jobs to work fulltime on their businesses and more.  When she’s not coaching you will find her tending to her thriving reiki practice in San Diego and facilitating virtual readings around the world through her unique healing modality, Soul Essence Readings. Samantha’s expertise has been featured in Forbes, Authority Magazine, and Thrive Global. She enjoys speaking on the topics of using intuition in business, online entrepreneurship and how to sell without feeling salesy. Samantha lives in San Diego, California, with her partner. Learn more at https://www.samanthabove.com/ START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.
Episode 158: Ep #158: Using Plants as Medicine with Dr Dan Gubler, PhD
Sep 27 2022
Episode 158: Ep #158: Using Plants as Medicine with Dr Dan Gubler, PhD
Have you ever wondered how the benefits of plants are discovered? Or how scientists are able to create medicines from plants? In this weeks episode we visit with Dr Dan Gubler, PhD. Dr Gubler is a Caltech-trained Natural Product Chemist and in our conversation we discuss how his passion for plants led him into this field. Listen and you will learn: What a natural product chemist is and does What bioactive compounds in plants are, and why you should care The difference between supplements and whole plant usage Plant conservation as it applies to Ayurvedic herbs and how we can be stewards of the environment The story behind Biosignaling-the interaction between your cells and there plants you eat How to use plants as medicine If you love plants and are interested in having a deeper understanding of their medicinal qualities, and like to be entertained while learning, this is the episode for you.   Dr Gubler has formulated over 200 nutritional and personal care supplements and discovered 20 medicinal plants. His research is shared globally and you can find him and connect on TikTok. Search Dr Dan Gubler. You can also learn more about the supplements he has created from his extensive plant knowledge at https://feelbrilliant.com And don't forget...it is Cleanse Time! Fall is the perfect time for an Ayurvedic Cleanse, and if you have a busy schedule like all of us do, you'll love this new format of a Self-Guided Cleanse. You can start on your time and your schedule, but still get the support you need in our private Facebook group. Learn more about the Fall Self-Guided Cleanse starting in October. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/seasonalcleanse START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.
Episode 155: Ep #155 The Art of Ayurvedic Cooking with Divya Alter
Aug 11 2022
Episode 155: Ep #155 The Art of Ayurvedic Cooking with Divya Alter
Cooking for health and wellness both spiritually and physically is possibly with Ayurveda. In this episode we are privileged to chat with Divya Alter about all things nutrition.  Divya Alter is a former monk and Ayurvedic chef, educator, author, and founder of the popular Ayurvedic food brand Divya's and Divya’s restaurant in NYC.  Divya’s food is rooted in the ancient Ayurvedic principles of seasonal, intuitive eating and balancing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs,  She also offers online cooking classes and a best-selling cookbook (What to Eat for How You Feel: The New Ayurvedic Kitchen (Rizzoli, 2017)  Her latest book- Joy of Balance: An Ayurvedic Guide to Cooking with Healing Ingredients (Rizzoli, 2022)) will be available September 6th.  What you will learn in this episode: How food impacts not only the body functions but the mind and emotionsThe principles of Ayurvedic cooking—and the fact that Italian food can be Ayurvedic!How to create an environment of balance for cooking and diningCooking for a family and simple ideas to shift recipes and spices to accommodate various doshasWhy basic Ayurveda foods like kitchari and digestive tea should be a staple in every dietWhat it actually means to eat for your doshaHow to eat for balance and wellnessTo learn more about Divya and her food, classes and books, visit https://divyas.com START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.
Episode 154: Ep #154 The Paper Tiger Syndrome: How to Liberate Yourself from the Illusion of Fear with Rebecca Ward
Jun 14 2022
Episode 154: Ep #154 The Paper Tiger Syndrome: How to Liberate Yourself from the Illusion of Fear with Rebecca Ward
Fear! We all have felt it, some more than others, but we have all had that moment when our heart races, our palms get sweaty and our first instinct may be to freeze or flee. But what causes this and is fear real, or just an illusion? And how does Ayurveda view fear vs. western views? In this week's episode we will practice, learn and discuss practical, physical and spiritual aspect of fear with Rebecca Ward, therapist, teacher and activist. You will learn: The main dosha associated with fearThe bodies reaction to fear Simple tools to manage fear in the momentHow your fear is impacting long term healthWhy fear is not something you can overcomeHow fear can be usefulWhat your paper tigers may beHow to discover your Original BlueprintHow to create a life beyond your fear and limitationsAnd more.  Rebecca A. Ward is a therapist, activist, healer, author, speaker and coach. As a trauma survivor, she has triumphed over extraordinary suffering and come out the other side to her joy again. She is also the author of a new book The Paper Tiger Syndrome: How to Liberate Yourself from the Illusion of Fear. To learn more about Rebecca and her work, visit https://irisinstitute.com To get a copy of her just released book The Paper Tiger Syndrome: How to Liberate Yourself from the Illusion of Fear, visit Amazon. START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.
Episode 153: Ep #153: Aspire Higher with Ken Lindner, founder of Positive Life Choice Psychology
May 9 2022
Episode 153: Ep #153: Aspire Higher with Ken Lindner, founder of Positive Life Choice Psychology
For many, knowing what they truly desire or aspire to have in life is challenging. How do we go about finding what our aspirations are? We are often influenced by ego, or our urges and emotions. When faced with these urges how do we continue to make clear decisions? What do you consider Crunch Time Moments?  How do we keep our actions aligned with our decisions without self-sabotage?  In this week's episode you will learn about these things and more as we visit with Ken Lindner, founder of Positive Life Choice Psychology. Are you ready to take accountability for your decisions and create true, lasting change? Then enjoy this week's episode. About Ken Lindner: Ken Lindner is the founder of Positive Life Choice Psychology and the Positive Life Choice Psychology Lifestyle. Ken’s calling is to envision ‘what can be’ in people and to equip, enable and empower the to turn their great potential into a highly positive, fulfilling, and productive reality.  Ken graduated Harvard magna cum laude and Cornell Law School. He is the author of five books, including Career Choreography, and his latest book Aspire Higher: How to Find the Love, Positivity, and Purpose to Elevate Your Life and The World!  was just released late 2021. Contact Ken Lindner: https://positivelifechoicepsychology.comInstagram- kenlindnerplcp START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.
Episode 152: Ep #152: Love Yourself Naked with Dr. Stacy Berman
May 2 2022
Episode 152: Ep #152: Love Yourself Naked with Dr. Stacy Berman
There is more to wellness than looking good in our skin. But the connection between the body and soul is integral, and when you are searching for wellness, you have to give attention to both.  This week we visit with Dr Stacy Berman about the holistic approach to fitness and wellness, with an understanding that the spirit impacts the body as much as the body impacts the spirit.  What you will learn: How our emotions and thoughts about our physical appearance and body impact digestion and wellnessThe connection between our body sensations and thoughtsHow we can shift our emotional state by adjusting how we think about our body sensationsThe many tools of natural medicine to create wellnessHow to uncover past traumas and samskaras to rewrite the narrative of the past and change our future moving forwardAbout Dr. Stacy Berman: Stacy is a pioneer in the fitness industry and created the first all year outdoor bootcamp in NYC back in 1999. Called a “NYC fitness icon” by Forbes Magazine, Stacy trail-blazed the way for the global boutique fitness craze we see today.  Stacy has gone on to receive a PhD in Natural Medicine and is presently writing a book Love Yourself Naked: The Science of Self Perception, Spirituality and Weight Loss, as well as Taking the Armor Off.  Stacy is a practitioner of spiritual wellness where she offers a more holistic approach to wellness. You can contact Stacy at:  https://www.stacyberman.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesystembystacy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stacy.berman.7 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-berman-3412a41/  START YOUR AYURVEDA JOURNEY HERE Haven't gotten your FREE Ayurveda Starter Kit with tongue scraper and mala beads? Order yours at https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/freestarterkit Ready to put your habits into practice? Join the self-paced 28 Day Immersion and see your life change. https://ayurvedalifeschool.com/ayurvedaimmersion Connect with me online: https://ayurvedalifeschool.com Social Media: Ayurveda Life School Namaste.