Ayur- What Now? Podcast
by Mary Thompson
If you’ve ever wondered how to learn more about Ayurveda without enrolling in a school, this is the podcast for you! Ayur...What Now? is our attempt to introduce the concepts of Ayurveda to a western audience in such a way that they may fully understand the principles of this traditional Indian healing science. Explore principles of Ayurveda with seasoned educators and learn how to observe these principles in your life so that you can apply them to improve your physical and mental health.
Episodes
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Episode 48- Aging & Falls- bone health as you age
This topic started when I took a fall and broke a very tiny bone in my wrist. It's recovered now, but the takeaway is that we all need to take steps to improve bone health as we age and be mindful of how we move through space, so we can avoid falls and the potential harm they bring. Jerry and I...
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Episode 47: Checking back in with Jerry
It has now been about a month since Jerry received his Ayurvedic recommendations. In this podcast, we're going to check in on how he's doing. What results has he seen? Are his symptoms better or worse?
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Episode 46: Jerry gets some Answers
In the last episode, we did an Ayurvedic intake on Jerry. There were so many questions about his state of physical health and about his diet and lifestyle. It is likely that an Ayurvedic Practitioner visit will take much longer than your typical doctor's visit. We broke the session up into two...
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Episode 45: Ayurvedic Intake on Jerry!
In this podcast we do an Ayurvedic Intake on Jerry. This episode will give you a good view of what an initial visit with an Ayurvedic Health Counselor may look like. An Ayurvedic Health Counselor or Wellness Coach will ask many (many, many) questions to help identify the doshic imbalance and...
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Episode 27: Balancing Kapha Dosha
Once you have identified the Dosha that is out of balance, you can take action by addressing the diet and lifestyle to bring that Dosha back into balance. In the last two podcasts, we've looked at how to identify Kapha dosa imbalance in their physical symptoms and in their mental and emotional...
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Episode 44: What happens when you see an Ayurvedic Practitioner?
Many people are curious about Ayurveda and are not sure about seeing a practitioner. There are different levels of practitioners... Health Counselors, Ayurvedic Practitioners, and Ayurvedic Doctors (trained either in the US or in India)... it can be very confusing. In this podcast we break that...
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Episode 43: Addiction Recovery with Ayurveda
Addiction can be defined as the continued use of a substance or activity despite negative consequences. So many of our choices can fall into this description. Choices become addiction when we feel powerless to discontinue the use of the substance or engage in the activity. There are big ticket...
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Episode 42: Addressing your Stressing
Stress- it is estimated that more than 75% of chronic diseases that we experience are caused by stress. Our lives seem to be moving faster than we can tolerate and we are pulled in so many different directions... In this podcast we take a look at stress and our coping mechanisms, both healthy…
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Episode 41: Weight Management with Ayurveda
This is such a huge topic! So many people are dissatisfied with their current size and shape - whether one is overweight or underweight, Ayurveda can help. One first step is to listen to the podcasts on food choices and food habits so that you can avoid creating imbalance with eating. We all know...
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Episode 40: Food: Guidelines for Healthier Dining
It is often considered even more important how you eat than what you eat. Ayurveda is all about bringing mindfulness to every activity and dining is not an exception. In this podcast, we look at Ayurvedic guidelines to support your digestion of the foods you eat. The theme of mindfulness arose in...
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Episode 39: Eight Factors Affecting the Nutritional Value of Food
This is my favorite topic when it comes to choosing the best foods for you! These Eight Factors are introduced in the Charaka Samhita (a traditional text book of Ayurveda) and give you the tools you need to dine anywhere and to make the best choices for your meals. We discuss these eight factors…
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Episode 38: Food- Qualities of the Foods
To be really empowered to make the best food choices, we continue the conversation about the Ayurvedic view of foods. Remember those pairs of opposites? These are the qualities that we look at in this podcast. For example, heavy foods make us heavier, bring in needed nutrition and support the...
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Episode 37 Food- Six Tastes and basic qualities
Ayurveda looks at foods through a different kind of lens... They recognize six tastes - Sweet, Sour, Salty, Pungent, Bitter, and Astringent. Each Dosha is pacified by three of these tastes and can be imbalanced by the other three tastes. In this podcast we take a look at the six tastes and what...
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Episode 35 Daily Routines- Your Routines Set You Up for Your Best Life Ever!
Ayurveda advises practices that you can do on a daily basis to keep yourself in your best health. In this podcast we look at these routines and discuss how a person could begin to incorporate them in the flow of their day. Morning routines include how you can get ready to face your day stress…
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Episode 34 Ayurveda & Aging
Ayurveda prides itself on being a "Science of Longevity" and in this podcast we explore how living an Ayurvedic lifestyle supports you in living your best life for as long as possible. When we incorporate health-building practices we set the foundation for a long life, well-lived.
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Episode 33 Ayurveda & Your Medications- A Look at Integration and Safety
In today's podcast we explore how Ayurvedic recommendations can be used along with your medications to support you in your quest for optimal health. When we incorporate better dietary and lifestyle practices, we create an environment where the body may heal. We discuss the importance and…
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Episode 32 Intro to Food and Best Foods for Springtime
In this episode we look at how we can understand the impact that our foods have on our state of health- both physically and mentally. We explore our dining habits and how mindful eating can create a calmer mind and healthier body. In the second half of the podcast, we focus on healthy food…
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Episode 31 What’s Up with Turmeric?
In today's podcast, you'll discover just what role Turmeric played in getting this whole podcast thing started.
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Episode 30 Meet the Doshas- Our Partners (and maybe a few other people)
There are more doshas than just those that Mary and Jerry present. In this podcast, we explore the doshas of our nearest and dearest- our spouses. We look at how people who present more typically as Pitta (Mary's husband) and Kapha (Jerry's wife) to get an understanding of these different doshic...
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Episode 29 Meet the Doshas- Mary & Jerry
Hi! In this episode Jerry and I discuss our own doshas - how do these show up in our physical appearance, common health challenges, and our personalities. You may even see a bit of yourself here.
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Episode 28 We have a GUEST! Meet Jack Carter
We had so much fun in this podcast hearing from Jerry's good friend, Jack Carter. Jack is a health conscious retiree who was advised by his doctor to attend an Ayurvedic seminar. He did attend and came away with some good information as well as many questions. We discovered that Jack is exactly…
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Episode 26 Kapha Personality- Mental and Emotional Tendencies
If you don't have a Kapha friend in your circle, you may not realize how important they can be! The Kapha personality is friendly and supportive, always ready to listen or lend a hand. There are some downsides to the Kapha nature, as well - we all have positive traits that we love and these are...
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Episode 25 Kapha Physical
People with Kapha dosha nature tend to have a little more tissue than others- The elements of Earth and Water combine to make them more heavy, dense, and fluidic. This translates into a softer and, somewhat, rounder physical appearance. In this episode, we discuss what Kapha dosha looks like in...
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Episode 24 Bring Pitta Back into Balance
Feeling a little hot under the collar? When Pitta dosha goes out of balance the fires are raging. In this episode, we discuss how to bring that hot Pitta dosha into balance using dietary and lifestyle modifications. The great irony of the Doshas is that they crave those things that keep them out…
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Episode 23 Pitta Personality
Pitta- sharp and fiery, this personality is a dynamo! Pitta has a clear vision and the will to make things happen. We all know a Pitta nature person and appreciate their bright side (leadership and competence) while being wary of their darker nature (tendency to anger or arrogance). In this…
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Episode 22 Pitta Dosha- Physicality
Pitta Dosha shows up in Fiery ways in People. You might see that physically in their coloring or body temperature. In this podcast, we take a closer look at how people with a lot of Pitta Dosha present.
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Episode 21 Vata Dosha-Putting it All Together
In this podcast, we take a look at how Vata shows up when it's out of balance. The symptoms that may indicate a Vata imbalance tend to be symptoms of coldness, dryness, lightness, and mobility. We'll also discuss how applying the opposite qualities via our diet and lifestyle can help to alleviate...
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Episode 20 Vata Dosha- Personality (mental and emotional qualities)
One great way to identify the Dosha is when we look at the personality. This gives us a view into the mental and emotional tendencies of the person. As you listen to this podcast, you may gain great clarity on the degree of Vata Dosha in your friends, family, and, even, in your self!
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Episode 19 Vata Dosha Overview 1: The Physical Vata
The dosas present in different ways in different people. One way we can see the Dosha is by taking a look at how our body looks and acts- The Physical Side of Things. Over the next three podcasts, we'll be looking at Vata Dosha- Physicality, Personality, and Symptomatically. As you listen you may...
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Episode 18 Doshas and Climate
Did you know that the climate you live in can impact the Dosha? Some climates are cold and dry, creating more Vata in all the inhabitants! Of course hot and humid climates drive everyone's Pitta Dosha up. For Kapha the cool and moist qualities of climate make them feel especially heavy. You can...
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Episode 17 Doshas & The Seasons of the Year
By now, you are seeing the Doshas all around you. These energies show up in so many ways that it becomes impossible to miss them! In this episode, we'll discuss how the Doshas can be seen in the qualities of the Seasons of the Year. With this awareness, we can make choices to stay healthy...
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Episode 16 Doshas and the Times of Day
The Doshas have broad application. We've talked about how they may be seen in people and our environment, but their energies are also evident in the dynamic movement of time. In this episode we explore the impact of the Dosha and the times of day. You will recognize the effect of the Dosha on…
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Episode 15 Doshas- let’s meet Kapha Dosha
Kapha Dosha is the stable, predictable dosha that provides terrific support to everyone and everything it is involved with. In this episode we continue our conversation about the Three Doshas with an emphasis on Kapha Dosha. Since we now have met all the players, we talk about how they are alike...
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Episode 14 Doshas-Review of Doshas and an introduction to Pitta Dosha
The fundamental principles of Ayurveda, the Doshas, are too much to contain in a single podcast. In this episode, we take a deeper look at Pitta Dosha- the energy of transformation.
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Episode 13 Doshas - general introduction to all of the dosas and discussion on Vata Dosha, specifically
The foundational principle of Dosha builds on the pairs of opposites and the elements to give us another dimension to understand the energies at play around us and within us. Doshas. This is often the one thing that people know when they learn about Ayurveda. If you've been following along with…
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Episode 12 The Five Elements- Air & Ether
Wrapping up our look at the five elements, in this episode we discuss the elements of Air & Ether. Ether is a tricky one- it is the most subtle of the elements and, often, the hardest to fully identify. You may think while listening about people you know who exhibit the qualities of Air or Ether…
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Episode 11 The Five Elements- Water & Fire
The five elements are foundational principles of Ayurvedic Theory. In this episode, we take a closer look at the elements of Water & Fire and how these may show up in your body and mind. What do they look like when we have too much and what are signs of deficiency. With a closer look at the...
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Episode 10 The Five Elements... Earth
Ayurveda identifies five basic building blocks of all matter. They are referred to as the five elements and they are earth, water, fire, air, and ether. In this episode, we discuss the elements in general and focus on the Earth element in particular.
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Episode 9 Pairs of Opposites - Qualities of Matter 2
Continuing the discussion from the previous podcast, we take a closer look at these qualities in context. The context of you~ Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally! We explore how to identify the qualities in yourself and how to bring these to balance through your dietary and lifestyle choices.
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Episode 8 Pairs of Opposites - Qualities of Matter 1
Some people say there are two kinds of people in the world... those who say there are two kinds of people in the world and those who don't. Well I am one of those categorizing people and Ayurveda seems to agree with me. A fundamental principle of Ayurvedic understanding of the world is often...
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Episode 7 Causes of Disease: Crimes against Wisdom & the Passing of Time
Self-sabotage. We all do it. Ayurveda sees this as a Crime against the Wisdom you gained when exploring your world. The times we do those things that we know we shouldn't (or don't do those things we know we should) we go further down that path towards lifestyle-driven disease. In this episode…
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Episode 6 Causes of Disease Intro and Misuse of the Senses
Stop making yourself sick -- You have the power to make choices that will help you to feel your best! Why is it we don't always make those empowering choices? Ayurveda sees a relationship between our choices and our state of health. The biggest challenges we face in our health are often based on...
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Episode 5 Pillars of Health: Energy
Wouldn't it be great to always have the energy you needed to do all the things you want to? In this podcast we look at this crucial pillar of health: Energy- how we build it, spend it, and replenish it. In each of the Pillars podcasts, the term mindfulness has come up. Mindfulness is the…
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Episode 4 Pillars of Health: Sleep
Using Ayurveda to determine the right amount of sleep for you! Ayurveda regards three behaviors to be foundational to our state of well-being. These "pillars of health" are our behaviors around food, sleep, and how we spend our energy. In this episode, we discuss the ins and outs of sleep- why we...
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Episode 3 Pillars of Health: Food
Is your relationship with food healing you or harming you? One way that Ayurveda is unique is that it recognizes that there is no "one size fits all" approach when it comes to maintaining health. Ayurveda looks at what we eat and how we eat as fundamental to building optimal health, but what will...
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Episode 2 Getting Started...What is Ayurveda anyway?
In this episode, Mary and Jerry begin their conversation about Ayurveda - discussing what it is and introducing some of its fundamental principles. You may have heard people talking about Ayurveda and referring to their Doshas and wondered if you had one and what you should do with it. You'll be...
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Episode 1a The Thompsons’ Origin Stories
If you want to hear more about how Mary Thompson and her brother, Jerry Thompson, came to be interested in Ayurveda, nursing, education, and podcasting, then this is the episode for you!
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Episode 1 Ayur... What now? Begins
The launching of the Ayur...What now? Podcast. Join Mary Thompson as she takes her brother, Jerry Thompson, on an educational journey into the science of Ayurveda. Have you ever wanted to know more about Ayurveda, but weren't sure how to even begin? This podcast will discuss Ayurvedic principles…
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About this show
If you’ve ever wondered how to learn more about Ayurveda without enrolling in a school, this is the podcast for you! Ayur...What Now? is our attempt to introduce the concepts of Ayurveda to a western audience in such a way that they may fully understand the principles of this traditional Indian healing science. Explore principles of Ayurveda with seasoned educators and learn how to observe these principles in your life so that you can apply them to improve your physical and mental health.
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