06 - Seasonal Changes, the Five Elements, and Your Body’s Natural Cycles

As the seasons shift, so do we. In this workshop, Emma Jones Phillips explores the deep connection between seasonal changes, the five elements of Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic wisdom, and naturopathic nutrition.Recorded just before the autumn equinox, this episode reveals why symptoms often flare during seasonal transitions - and how these moments of imbalance are actually powerful opportunities for healing. Discover which organs, emotions, and body systems are linked with each season: 🍂 Autumn (metal/vata) - colon, skin, lungs, and the mind ❄️ Winter (water/kapha) - kidneys and bladder 🌱 Spring (wood/pitta) - liver and gallbladder ☀️ Summer (fire/pitta) - heart and small intestine 🌾 Late summer (earth/kapha) - stomach, spleen, thyroid, and self-nurturingEmma shares how colour, flavour, diet, and lifestyle choices can bring balance in each phase - from warming spices in autumn to seaweed and salty foods in winter, to green detox foods in spring and fire-boosting foods in summer. She also explains how emotions like worry, grief, fear, anger, and joy are tied to these elemental cycles, and how awareness can transform the way we live and heal.This is a fascinating exploration of how aligning with the rhythm of nature can help you understand your body more deeply, support your health year-round, and reconnect with your own natural flow.🌿 Loved this episode? All of my full workshops will soon be available inside The Naturopathic Voice Private Podcast. Sign up now to be the first to listen when it launches! Click HERE TO JOIN THE WAITLIST If you’re enjoying the podcast and would like to support my work, you can buy me a matcha HERE. Your generosity means so much and helps me keep creating and sharing these episodes. Inspiring conversations, practical tips, and holistic strategies for vibrant, conscious, and naturally healthy living. 💬 Leave me a voice message: Visit my SpeakPipe Page 🌐 Learn more: schoolofnaturopathicnutrition.com Empowering you to take control of your health — naturally.