105. Kate O’ Donnell: Ayurveda for Women’s Health

We have a conversation today with Kate O’ Donnell, an expert in Ayurveda, who guides us through holistic ways to approach healing, nourishment, and menopause. Today we discuss: How Kate’s upbringing created a quiet and steady space, along with plenty of encouragement to be wild. Kate’s childhood dream of going to India, and the study abroad opportunity in India she had that changed the course of her life. The basics of Ayurveda, and the tools like seasonal cleansing, abhyanga (oil massage), tongue scraping, and hot water. The importance of nourishment on all levels for women, especially in the transition to menopause. Kate’s new book and her goal to help women through all the stages of life. Bio: Kate is the author of three Ayurvedic cookbooks, is a nationally certified Ayurvedic practitioner and the founder of the Ayurvedic Living Institute.  Kate began to travel to South India at age 20.  More than a dozen extended trips to India and twenty years studying the wisdom traditions of the sub-continent support Kate’s practice of Ayurveda.  Kate also specializes in Ayurvedic education, cooking skills, and cleansing programs, offering online programs, occasional in-person workshops on the road, and professional trainings.  Her offerings aim to help others come closer to their true nature. Learn more: Kate O’ Donnell Ayurvedic Living Institute The Community Cleanse We’d love to hear from you: In season two we’d love to hear from you, our community.  What are your thoughts on re-wilding and living your authentic life?  Please call or e-mail us with your story, questions, topics you’d like to explore, guests you’d like us to reach out to…. We’ll even play or read your question live on our show. E-mail: [email protected] Or call: 319-354-4062 If you like this episode, check out previous similar episodes: Exploring the Three Phases of Womanhood Midlife Awakening: Rise From the Ashes The Heroine’s Journey: Reclamation of the Feminine Work with Betsy & Kate In Person: Re-Wilding Retreat Join us for a week of yoga, meditation, connection, healing, and transformation in Nosara, Costa Rica at the beautiful Blue Spirit Retreat Center, May 11-18, 2024. For more information click here Follow us: Instagram @tendherwild @dryogamomma @katemorelandcoaching Today’s episode supported by: Kate Moreland Transformational Coaching: http://www.katemorelandcoaching.com Heartland Yoga: http://www.heartlandyoga.com Dr Yoga Momma: www.dryogamomma.com For sponsorship opportunities or to partner with us: Partner with us – Tend Her Wild __________________ Betsy Rippentrop, PhD Licensed Psychologist Owner, Heartland Yoga http://www.dryogamomma.com http://www.heartlandyoga.com https://www.tendherwild.com/ Source