Awaken Your Ikigai with Dr.Amritha
by Dr Amritha S.S
Welcome to the Ikigai Wellness Podcast — your safe space to nurture every dimension of your well-being. Here, we dive deep into the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of health.Every episode offers inspiring insights, practical tips, and meaningful conversations that help you align your lifestyle with your true purpose. Because at the heart of wellness lies one powerful truth:“Know the purpose of your life.”When you discover your Ikigai — your reason for being . ✨ Your purpose. Your wellness. Your Ikigai....🌟
Episodes
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69. Beyond Manifestation Culture: The Neuroscience of Vedic Sankalpa & Brain Rewiring
Somewhere along the way, deep spirituality got reduced to aesthetic Instagram captions. Modern manifestation culture tells us to "just think positive" or imagine a Lamborghini while remaining entirely passive. But ancient Vedic wisdom deserves better than escapism. In this episode of Awaken Your...
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68. Beyond the Cysts: Why PCOS is Now PMOS (And How to Truly Heal)
Episode Description Are you silently struggling with irregular periods, sudden weight changes, stubborn acne, hair fall, or chronic fatigue? If you’ve ever felt unseen or oversimplified by a PCOS diagnosis, today’s episode is for you. Major shifts are happening in women's health. The medical…
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67. Why You’re Feeling Sick Right Now: The Secrets of Ritu Sandhi in Kerala
Are you feeling unusually tired, bloated, or struggling with a lingering cold as the rains finally hit **Trivandrum**? You aren’t alone. While the **Kerala monsoon** brings relief from the heat, it also introduces a period of physical and energetic vulnerability that **Ayurveda** calls **Ritu...
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66.Motherhood is not Perfection, It's Humanity
Tomorrow is Mother’s Day… and this episode is not about glorifying “perfect motherhood.” This is for the mothers who are tired. The mothers carrying invisible emotional weight. The mothers silently questioning themselves every day: “Am I doing enough?” “Am I a good mother?” “Why does this feel so...
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65. The 9 PM Craving Code: What Your Body Is Really Asking For
You’re not hungry. You’re exhausted. And your 9 PM cravings are trying to tell you something important… This episode will completely change how you understand late-night eating and emotional cravings. In this episode of Awaken Your Ikigai with Dr Amritha, we gently decode the real reason behind...
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64. The Skin I’m In: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About My Dark Skin
What if your dark skin was never the problem — and you were taught to believe a lie? In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Amritha opens up about growing up with dark skin in a world obsessed with fairness — and how Ayurveda, ancestral wisdom, and self-awareness finally helped her see the truth.…
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63.Awakening Ikigai: Aligning with Your True Self
What is Ikigai — really? In this deeply reflective episode of Awaken Your Ikigai with Dr Amritha, we move beyond the trendy Venn diagram and motivational quotes to explore Ikigai as a lived experience — a daily alignment of body, mind, purpose, and inner truth. Blending Ayurveda, Yoga, the…
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62.Prakriti based Pranayama - Why One-Size-Fits-All Breathwork Doesn’t Work
Not all breathwork is for every body. In this episode, Dr. Amritha breaks down one of the most overlooked principles in Ayurveda — why the same pranayama practice can heal one person and create imbalance in another. You’ll learn: ✨ Why your body type (Prakriti) determines which breathing…
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61.Energetic Reorientation- When Energy change Direction ,Not Love
What if the distance you feel from someone you love isn’t because love faded… but because life asked your energy to turn in a different direction? In this deeply reflective and heart-led episode, Dr Amritha introduces a powerful concept she calls Energetic Reorientation—a lived understanding of…
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60.Listen To Your Blood : The Vital Fluid You Are Ignoring
We think about blood only when a report turns abnormal or when there’s a donation camp. But your blood is working for you every single second—quietly, faithfully, without rest. In this episode of Awaken Your Ikigai with Dr Amritha, we have a gentle, honest conversation about something deeply…
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59.The Butterfly Effect :How a Tiny gland controls your entire wellness
Have you ever felt "off"—tired, foggy, or struggling with your weight—even when your lab reports say everything is normal? In this episode, Dr. Amritha explores the thyroid: the small, butterfly-shaped gland that acts as your body’s pace-setter. We’ll move beyond medical jargon to understand how...
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58.The Sweet Poison We Ignore
Sugar isn’t the villain we think it is — but unawareness is. In this calm, reflective episode, Dr Amritha gently breaks down viral claims linking sugar to diabetes, dementia, fatty liver, ageing, and more — separating fear from facts. With clarity drawn from modern science and Ayurveda, this...
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57.Breath : The Bridge Between Conscious & Unconscious
Breath is the only function of the body that moves effortlessly between the conscious and the unconscious. In this episode, Dr Amritha gently explores how breath becomes a powerful bridge between mind, body, and nervous system. Blending yoga wisdom, simple science, and lived experience, this...
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56.When Science meets Soul:Aging with Ikigai
What if aging wasn’t about decline, but design? In this episode, we explore how modern science and Ikigai come together to help you age with clarity, strength, and dignity—naturally, gently, and consciously.
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55. Travel Light into 2026 - A 7-Dimension Declutter
Before setting goals for 2026, pause and ask — how heavy are you feeling? In this reflective episode, Dr Amritha guides you through a 7-dimension declutter — physical, mental, emotional, social, financial, spiritual, and energetic — inspired by the yogic principle of Aparigraha (non-grasping).…
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54.Eternal Outsider: Finding Your Ikigai as an Otrovert
Have you ever felt like an outsider—even when surrounded by people? You’re warm, capable, socially skilled… yet something feels fundamentally different. You might be an otrovert: someone who doesn’t belong to any tribe, not from fear, but from design. In this episode, Dr. Amritha explores this...
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53. Before You Try Another Diet, Listen to This!!!
Ever wonder why that viral diet worked for your friend but left you exhausted and craving junk food? This episode reveals the hidden conversation between your gut and brain—and why copying someone else’s eating plan might be sabotaging your health.
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52.Just 10 minutes That Can Change Your Life - World Meditation Day
Today marks December 21st—World Meditation Day and the winter solstice. In this special episode, Dr. Amritha explores why meditation has become a necessity in our overstimulated world, not a luxury. Discover how just 10 minutes of daily practice can transform your physical health, mental clarity,...
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51. Kriya Yoga - When Life Becomes Your Practice
What if the path to inner peace didn’t require you to escape your life—but to meet it more consciously? In this episode, we explore Kriya Yoga—not as ancient philosophy locked in textbooks, but as a living practice for modern life. No monasteries needed.No perfection required.Just honest…
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50.Love Your Pancreas
We speak often about self-love — but which organ comes to mind when you say “self-care”?Skin? Heart? Mind? Rarely… the pancreas. This small, quiet organ has never demanded attention, never caused drama, never screamed for help. Yet it has been working every single second of your life — managing...
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49. Transforming Your Life with Yoga
Think yoga is just stretching and poses? Think again. 🌿 In this soul-nourishing episode, Dr. Amritha takes you beyond the mat to explore the complete system of yoga—the 8 Limbs that ancient yogis designed as a roadmap for living peacefully in a chaotic world. You’ll discover: • How the Yamas…
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48.The Power Of Dairy: Finding Purpose in Nourishment and Sustainability
Sometimes, our deepest purpose hides in the most ordinary places. Like a simple glass of milk. In this special World Milk Day 2025 episode, Dr Amritha explores how something as humble as dairy connects us to our Ikigai—our reason for being. Moving beyond nutrition facts and farming statistics…
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47. Digital Safety, Digital Dignity: Understanding & Preventing Online Violence Against Women
Join Dr. Amritha for a powerful episode honoring the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (November 25th) and the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism. In this deeply compassionate conversation, we explore digital violence—the invisible wound affecting nearly 1 in 2…
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46. Awakening the Energy Within: A New Dimension of Health
In this spontaneous mini-episode, Dr. Amritha shares a raw, unfiltered moment of realization — the discovery of a seventh dimension of health: Energetic Wellness. With no script, no planning, and pure alignment, she opens up about how energy shapes our experience of people, places, jobs, and life...
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45.Beyond Strength :Men’s Silent Health Struggles | International Men’s day 2025 Special
Beyond Strength: Men’s Silent Health Struggles International Men’s Day 2025 Special | Zero Male Suicide 💙 This episode is for every man who has ever felt the weight of “being strong” — and for everyone who loves a man. Join Dr. Amritha as we celebrate International Men’s Day by breaking the...
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44. Taming The Fire Within :Finding Peace Through Anger Management
Feeling the heat of anger more often lately? You’re not alone. In this deeply compassionate episode, Dr. Amritha explores one of our most misunderstood emotions—anger—and reveals how to transform it from a destructive force into a messenger of wisdom. Discover why anger levels have surged…
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43.Diabetes doesn't define You : A Journey To Balance & Purpose, World Diabetes Day Special
This World Diabetes Day, join Dr. Amritha on a heartfelt journey to rediscover balance, hope, and purpose beyond the diagnosis. 💙 In this special episode of the Ikigai Wellness Podcast, she unpacks how Ayurveda, Yoga, and mindful living can help you manage diabetes—not with fear, but with...
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42. Obesity is not a choice -Part 2
What if weight isn’t about willpower—but about wounds, hormones, and how you were designed? In this deeply compassionate episode, we go beyond calories and dive into the real factors behind obesity: childhood trauma, hormonal imbalances, chronic inflammation, PCOS, thyroid issues, and the…
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41.Obesity is not a Choice -Part 1
What if I told you that obesity isn’t about laziness, lack of willpower, or poor choices? In this deeply compassionate episode, we explore the multi-dimensional truth behind weight gain — from hormonal imbalances and cortisol spikes to emotional trauma and Ayurvedic Prakriti. We dive into: ✨ The...
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40.Agni - The Intelligence Of Transformation
What if the key to your energy, mental clarity, and emotional balance lies in an ancient fire burning within you? In this episode, we explore Agni—not just as digestive fire, but as the intelligent force that transforms everything you consume, experience, and feel into life itself. Join us on a...
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39. When the Past Won’t Let Go-Understanding PTSD
In this deeply compassionate episode, Dr. Amritha explores Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) beyond the stereotypes—revealing how trauma can be quiet, subtle, and often unrecognized until years later. Whether it stems from emotional neglect, prolonged manipulation, or growing up without a…
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38. The 360° Code of Health
When we think of health, most of us think of our body—diet, fitness, lab reports. But is that all there is to being truly well? In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Amritha S.S. shares her evolved understanding of health as a 360-degree circle of interconnected dimensions. Drawing from years of...
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37. The Five Forgotten Breaths:Unlocking The Mystery of Upa Vayus
The body speaks in whispers… if you know how to listen. 🌬️ In this episode, Dr. Amritha explores the Upa-Vayus, the subtle life winds behind hiccups, sneezes, blinking, and hunger pangs. Learn to notice these tiny signals and connect with your body’s hidden wisdom.
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36.The Five Life Winds -Understanding Vayus in Your Body
Discover the 5 main Vayus—your body’s life winds! 🌬️ Dr. Amritha explains how Prana, Apana, Samana, Udana, and Vyana keep you alive, balanced, and flowing, with simple ways to connect with these energies every day. Perfect for curious minds and wellness seekers!”
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35. Chakras: The Wheels of Energy
Ever felt a flutter in your chest, a knot in your stomach, or a nudge in your head and wondered… is this energy talking to you? 🌿 Join me, Dr. Amritha, on the Ikigai Wellness Podcast as we explore the 7 chakras, from the Root that grounds you to the Crown that connects you to higher wisdom.…
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34. Stronger from Within: The 360° Bone Health Blueprint
Your bones are so much more than just a structural framework—they’re a living, dynamic system that reflects your overall wellness. In this episode, we explore the 360° approach to bone health, going far beyond calcium supplements to uncover the interconnected pillars that build resilience from…
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33. Surviving the Unseen Storm – Narcissistic Abuse & the Power of Therapy
Sometimes the biggest catastrophes aren’t natural disasters — they’re emotional ones. In this episode of Ikigai Wellness Podcast, we open up about surviving narcissistic abuse, understanding emotional manipulation, and why seeking therapy isn’t weakness — it’s courage. Listen, reflect, and let’s...
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32.When the World Shakes: How to Protect Your Mental Health in a Crisis
Disasters don’t always happen in the headlines — but when they do, your mental health can be deeply affected. In this special World Mental Health Day 2025 episode, we’re diving into the psychological impact of catastrophes — from natural disasters and pandemics to personal emergencies that shake...
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31. Feminine Wellness Toolikit
In this episode of the Ikigai Wellness Podcast, Dr. Amritha opens up a powerful toolkit designed to nourish feminine wellness—mind, body, and soul. 🌸 From balancing hormones and understanding cycles to exploring Ayurveda-inspired self-care rituals and modern science-backed practices, this…
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30.The 9-Day Feminine Wellness Cycle
What if your wellness routine could sync with a natural 9-day feminine cycle? In this episode, we explore an ancient rhythm that modern women have forgotten. Discover how aligning with this cycle can transform your energy, hormones, and overall vitality. Learn the three phases, what to eat, when…
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29. Childhood Trauma: The Silent Wounds & Invisible Scars Parents Don’t See
Childhood trauma isn’t always visible — neglect, favoritism, and emotional absence leave lasting scars. In this episode, we explore how these invisible wounds affect children and adults, and share practical rituals, reflection tools, and heart-centered practices for parents and adult survivors to...
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28.Alzheimer's Up Close: A Deeper Understanding of Memory,Change & Care .
Released on World Alzheimer’s Day (September 21, 2025), this deeply insightful episode of Ikigai Wellness explores the complex landscape of Alzheimer’s disease—moving beyond surface-level awareness to understand the profound changes it brings to memory, cognition, and daily life. Perfectly…
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27.Decoding Karmic Loop of Health
Are we stuck in invisible cycles that decide our health? 🌿 In this episode, I decode the karmic loops of health — the patterns of thoughts, habits, and emotions that silently shape our body, mind, and wellbeing. From Ayurveda to modern psychology, let’s explore how to break free from these loops...
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26.Listen Before It Hurts-The Hidden Science of Body Signals
Your body whispers before it screams. In this episode of the Ikigai Wellness Podcast, I share the Ayurvedic wisdom of Vegānadhārayet—the practice of not suppressing natural urges. From thirst to sleep to emotions, every signal is your body’s way of protecting you. When you listen, you heal. When...
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25.You Matter More Than You Think-A Lifeline for Silent Souls carrying Storms Inside
💙 “You Matter More Than You Know” is more than just a title—it’s a lifeline, a reminder, and a soft place to rest your heart when it feels too heavy. Together, we’ll talk about hope, resilience, and the power of reaching out, both for ourselves and for those we love. ✨ Because even when the…
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24.Chittaprasadanam-The Secret Tool To Peace & Success
Your mind is like a snow globe that’s been shaken - thoughts swirling everywhere, no clarity in sight. But what if you could let it all settle? In this episode, we dive deep into Chitta Prasadana, the ancient art of achieving unshakeable mental serenity. Discover why your mind won’t stop racing…
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23. Untangling Hormonal Chaos in Your 20s & 30 s
Feeling overwhelmed by unpredictable mood swings, adult acne, or stubborn weight changes? In this episode of the Ikigai Wellness Podcast, we're untangling the common hormonal challenges that many face in their 20s and 30s. Join us as we break down the root causes of hormonal chaos and provide...
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22.Alzheimer's :Remembering with Love
In this heartfelt episode of the Ikigai Wellness Podcast, we pause to honor the silent struggles and tender moments that come with Alzheimer’s. More than just a medical condition, Alzheimer’s is a journey of memory, love, and resilience—for those living with it and for the families who hold them...
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21.Marma Points-The Ancient switchboards of your body
Did you know your body carries hidden “switchboards” that can influence your energy, healing, and overall well-being? In this episode of the Ikigai Wellness Podcast, Dr. Amritha takes you on a fascinating journey into the world of Marma points—the sacred junctions of Ayurveda where mind, body…
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20.Ecowalk-Healing Steps with Nature
In this fast-paced, noisy world… what if your breath, body, and soul just need one thing? A silent, slow walk — with the Earth. This episode covers: 🌍 What an Eco Walk really is 🧠 The science behind nature and stress reduction 🧘 How Ayurveda and Yoga support eco-walking for mind-body balance…
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About this show
Welcome to the Ikigai Wellness Podcast — your safe space to nurture every dimension of your well-being. Here, we dive deep into the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of health.Every episode offers inspiring insights, practical tips, and meaningful conversations that help you align your lifestyle with your true purpose. Because at the heart of wellness lies one powerful truth:“Know the purpose of your life.”When you discover your Ikigai — your reason for being . ✨ Your purpose. Your wellness. Your Ikigai....🌟
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