Episode 14: Ayurveda, Doshas & Trying Not to Be Too Pitta About It

In this episode of Well, That’s Awkward, Susan Osman and Rachel Branson explore the world of Ayurveda — the 5,000-year-old holistic health system built around balance, energy and individual constitution.Rachel has just returned from an Ayurvedic retreat in the Dolomites, and together they unpack what really happens at an Ayurvedic retreat, the three doshas (Pitta, Vata and Kapha), and why so many women turn to alternative health approaches in midlife.They discuss oil massages, pulse diagnosis, herbal remedies, digestion, lifestyle balance — and the reality of trying to live Ayurvedically once you’re back home, juggling work and everyday life.A thoughtful, funny conversation about ancient wisdom, modern wellbeing and finding balance without perfection.New episodes every Monday at 6pm for Mocktail Monday 🍸Stay tuned — new episodes every week. It’s midlife, unfiltered — with a side of laughter, mocktails, and mild oversharing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.