159. Heather Grzych on If Ashwagandha Were a Person You Knew

Wellness expert and author Heather Grzych gets creative by imagining what ashwagandha would be like if it were a person. With a grounding and powerful presence, ashwagandha would exude warmth and strength without being flashy—like someone who helps you build resilience, both physically and emotionally. Heather explores how this ancient herb, known for its stress-relieving and balancing properties, would guide you toward regeneration, improved energy, and hormonal harmony. Through this fun, imaginative exercise, Heather helps us see ashwagandha not just as a supplement, but as a wise, healing companion—offering gentle encouragement to slow down, trust the body, and find balance in times of stress. Heather Grzych, AD is an American author and expert in Ayurvedic medicine who was formerly the head of product development for a multi-billion-dollar health insurance company. She currently serves as the president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and is part of the faculty at Mount Madonna Institute College of Ayurveda. Heather's first book, The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and her writing has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. Her podcast, Wisdom of the Body, holds an average rating of 5 stars on Apple Podcasts and is in the top 3% of podcasts globally.  Connect with Heather: Learn more at www.heathergrzych.com   Instagram.com/heathergrzych Facebook.com/grzychheather   Read the first six pages of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility for FREE: https://www.heathergrzych.com   Connect with Heather to balance your health with Ayurveda: https://www.heathergrzych.com/book-online