Bringing Ayurveda to Life
by Monica Bloom
Perfect for the Ayurvedic beginner, Monica B. is the expert on improving your life with daily Ayurveda basics. Monica brings modern Ayurveda to life, by taking Ayurvedic healing and wisdom, blending it with practicality and fun, so you can design and enhance YOUR unique LIFE.
Episodes
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Best Gift Ever: Breast Cancer Surgery Day
Pretend like we're on the phone...what happened on my surgery day was not what I expected. The entire experience blew my mind. I left my mind completely open like a blank slate, no judgements or preconceived ideas or agendas. I did not allow fear or negativity into my mindset. I only allowed an...
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#47 Take an Everyday Vacation
We all love a good vacation. But what if you could design your days to include more of the things that feel like vacation. In this Ayurveda podcast episode, learn six things you can do daily to bring more fun, celebration, rejuvenation and LIFE into the every day.
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#46 Six Ayurvedic Tips for SPRING, Kapha Season
In Ayurveda, it's kapha season, which is the second half of winter and spring! When seasons change, we have to change too — because we are a small part of the bigger picture. In this Ayurveda podcast, learn how to transition from Winter (vata) into Spring (kapha!) with these Ayurvedic diet and...
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#45 Finding INTERNAL Balance, No Matter What the World Delivers
In this Ayurveda podcast, let's work on your mindset. No matter the external factors in life (cause things will happen! Always!), your super power will be found when you know exactly what brings you back to a balanced and happy mind.
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#44 Make the MOST of the Spaces in Your Day
There's VALUE in using your time wisely because you only get so many hours in the day. There's also VALUE in consciously creating space and using it well. In this Ayurveda podcast episode we talk about how to intentionally create space to allow flow, creativity and productivity.
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#43 Stop Distracting Yourself, Do What Matters
In this Ayurveda podcast episode, we are talking about how to stop distracting yourself and start doing what matters. Your mindset and focus are the key! I'll give you four steps to bring focus to the things that are most important for YOU.
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#42 When Your Emotions Get The Best Of You
Struggling to adapt? Emotions getting the best of you? In this Ayurveda podcast episode, I teach you how to let those tough emotions roll off and a technique you can use each day to adapt, solve problems, and move forward with optimism.
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#41 Pitta Series Part 3: Pitta Spirit
The 3rd Part in the Pitta Series is all about Pitta Spirit. Learn the things that make Pittas spirit SOAR and the things that may dampen their spirit.
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#40 Pitta Series: Part 2 Pitta Mind
This is the 2nd part in the Pitta Series — all about understanding the pitta mind. Pittas are drivers, leaders, controllers, and analyzers. They are witty, fully present, and great problem solvers. Learn how pitta can both help and hinder by way of their mind.
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#39 Pitta Series Part 1: Pitta Body
The first of a 3-part Pitta series, today we talk about pitta dosha, specifically the pitta body. In Ayurveda, we talk about pitta skincare, the best exercise for pitta dosha and pitta balancing diet guidelines — and this episode includes all of those Ayurvedic lifestyle guidelines for our pitta...
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#38 It's OK, You Can't Do Everything
How can I be my best self while taking care of everything? My friend, you don't have to take care of everything. In this Ayurveda podcast, learn 3 mindset shifts needed to calm the overwhelm and keep things simple. You are already enough.
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#37 Are You Creating a Virtual Vata Imbalance?
Feeling a little ungrounded or restless? In Ayurveda, this is vata energy. But, don't create your own vata imbalance just because you're too uncomfortable to slow down.
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#36 Building Strong Immunity based on Ayurveda
In this episode you'll learn how strong immunity is created from an Ayurvedic perspective. And, you'll learn 5 Ayurvedic practices to keep your immunity strong!
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#35: Balancing Time Change
Some of us in the U.S. move our clocks 1 hour forward, which also means we lose 1 hour of sleep. Here are 5 easy Ayurvedic tips to balance the spring time change.
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#34 Kapha Dosha Remedies: Depression
Take charge of the blues with these 6 Kapha dosha remedies for depression. This episode is not just for kaphas, but vatas and pittas, too. Anybody can suffer the blues from time to time. Use these six Ayurvedic principles to create new patterns and begin to rise into a more vibrant space.
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#33 Kapha Series Part 3: Kapha Spirit
The 3rd Part in the Kapha Series is all about Kapha Spirit. Learn the things that make kaphas spirit SOAR and the things that may dampen their spirit.
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#32 Kapha Series Part 2: Kapha Mind
This is the 2nd part in the Kapha Series — all about understanding the kapha mind. Kaphas are risk-averse, steady, single-focused, slow, patient & thorough. Learn how kaphas can both help and hinder by way of their mind.
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#31 Kapha Series Part 1: Kapha Body
The first of a 3-part Kapha series, today we talk about kapha dosha, specifically the kapha body. In Ayurveda, we talk about kapha skincare, the best exercise for kapha dosha and kapha balancing diet guidelines — and this episode includes all of those Ayurvedic lifestyle guidelines for our kapha...
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#30 MonicaB's 5 Ayurvedic Cold Remedies
I don't talk much about Ayurveda remedies or how to cure any sickness because in Ayurveda the rule, "it depends" is the cornerstone of treatment, causes etc., But! Sometimes we just get a cold and we can benefit from some quick Ayurveda cold remedies that actually work! So, today I share my 5…
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#29 Holiday Help! The Food, The Cold, The Emotions
In this episode I give some special Holiday Helps for the food (er, weight gain), the cold (winter!), and the emotions (mindset) — so we can feel more balanced this holiday season. Enjoy these Ayurvedic holiday health tips to find balance in our mind, body and spirit.
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#28 Vata Series Part 4: Vata Spirit
"Let's play!" Vatas have a playful and light-hearted spirit! The final episode in our 4-part vata-balancing series talks about vata spirit! In this 'Bringing Ayurveda to Life' podcast episode, learn my 4 tips to help vata dosha's spirit enlivened and perceptive without losing their ground.
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#27 Vata Series Part 3: Vata Mind
If vata is your dosha, don't miss this vata-balancing series! This Ayurveda podcast episode focuses on how to balance a vata mind. Learn about vata mind tendencies and mindful vata tips to keep your mind centered, peaceful and focused.
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#26 Vata Series Part 2: What's with the Oils?
Learn why Ayurveda uses oils! In this vata-balancing podcast episode, we will talk about the benefits of using oils internally and externally especially for balancing vata dosha.
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#25 Vata Series Part 1: Vata Body
In the 'Bringing Ayurveda to Life" episode #25, we kick off the first in a 3-part series all about vata dosha. We talk in details about what balances a vata-type body. Enjoy the extra bonus Ayurveda tips at the end!
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#24 Ayurvedic Tips to Survive the Fall Time Change
Time change in Ayurveda affects vata dosha (energy of movement), which can leave us feeling low energy, anxious, or frazzled because, well, we've made a fast change. It can take some of us weeks to adjust but the 6 Ayurvedic tips to survive the fall time change will help you slide back nicely…
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#23 Five Things That Create Anxiety
Vata is the energy of movement in our bodies and minds. If our mind is racing or anxious, the goal is to decrease the energy of vata. We live in a vata-increasing world and often struggle to calm our racing or anxious mind. If you feel a bit anxious, this ayurveda podcast episode highlights 5...
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#22 How to Make Right Choices and Follow Through
We are usually aware of the choices that are best for us but taking the action, is another story! In this Ayurvedic podcast, I'll give you 3 tips to help you STICK to those right choices and right action. "I know the right choice to make, but WHY don't I actually follow through with it?!" This...
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#21 Ayurvedic Nutrition Guidelines
The basic Ayurvedic nutrition guidelines have a lot to do with how we eat, not just what we eat. And, based on the 'one size does not fit all' principle in Ayurveda, nutrition is not generalized, it is personalized. This blend of personalized nutrition and eating in the right way is what…
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#20 Why Am I Pooping Pellets?
Oh yes, ya'll have asked me these questions, "HeyMonicaB, why am I pooping sad little balls?" or "HeyMonicaB, how come I'm pooping pellets?" or "Monica B...I'm super embarrassed but I have super hard poop…" Whatever you want to call it, Ayurveda says you're either at the brink of getting...
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#19 Five Tips to Transition into Vata Season
In this episode, learn 5 diet & lifestyle tips to transition into vata season (or from summer to fall), based on Ayurveda. The "joint in the seasons" is when we can get sick because the qualities of the seasons are different. These simple transitions in diet & lifestyle, prep us for the season...
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#18 Daily Ayurveda: Mistaken Intellect
In Ayurveda, one of the three categories for imbalance is: wrong choices or mistaken intellect. Examples of this Ayurvedic philosophy (or should I say...daily life lesson) can sneak into our lives in so many different ways. But if you're unaware of it showing up, you might not learn the lessons....
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#17 What Drives a Pitta Crazy
In this episode of Bringing Ayurveda to Life, we talk about pitta dosha and 7 things that drives pittas crazy! in Ayurveda, each dosha has certain tendencies, so it's easy to drive each other crazy when we don't know what to expect from or deliver to one another. The seven tips in this episode…
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#16 Pitta Season Diet & Lifestyle Tips
In Ayurveda, when the seasons change, we need to adjust our diet and lifestyle practices. In this episode about pitta seasonal balance, you will learn about pitta diet, pitta exercise, cooling pitta skincare and more! Whether you are a pitta dosha or whether you're in pitta season, enjoy this...
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#15 How to Eat More Intuitively
In this episode you'll learn how to easily identify and choose the right foods for you, yes, personally you. Eating intuitively, eating mindfully , creating personalized eating does not have to be hard. I give you 2 simple things to get started on in this week's episode on intuitive eating.
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#14 Modern Medicine vs Ayurveda
A simple look at the differences between Ayurveda vs Western Medicine. They are like night and day! No judging — they both have their place. But to become masters of our own health and bring empowerment to our lives, Ayurveda may provide a refreshing approach.
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#13 What's Your Digestion Type?
What kind of digestion do you have? In Ayurveda, there are four types of digestion, or agni. They are usually related to a specific dosha, but not always. Find out your type of digestion and learn the fixes that help balance them.
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#12 Confused About My Dosha(s)!
It's the place where people get stuck the most in Ayurveda, so let's unstick you! If you are confused about your combinations of doshas or which dosha to balance first, don't miss this episode! I give 3 steps to begin to discover and balance your dosha(s).
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#11 Going Beyond Food. You Need HIGHER Food.
When we can't stop eating, feel always hungry or are always snacking, there's a reason and it's not physical hunger! In this episode, I'll teach you about what you are likely MISSING, which is HIGHER FOOD. Ayurveda says that there's more to nourishment than food-food, so I'll share an unexpected...
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#10 Improve Your Daily Energy {my #1 tip for an energy boost}
Want to know how to improve your energy for the whole day? Like the whooooole day!? In this episode I'll tell you the number #1 thing to do that is absolutely essential in order to have great energy all day. If you are someone who suffers from energy slumps or low energy, this might be your…
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#9 Spring Cleaning Your Body and Mind
When the seasons change, spring cleaning is definitely a thing! In this episode you'll learn how our bodies and minds also benefit from a spring cleanse.
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#8 Best Foods for the Doshas
Ayurveda says that each dosha requires a slightly different diet. This is where Ayurvedic eating really becomes customized and acts in a way as preventative medicine. If we are eating the right foods for our unique bodies, our minds will thrive, our bodies will function well, and our immunity…
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#7 Three Qualities of the Mind {Sattva, Rajas, Tamas}
Let's chat about how to create a high quality mind by learning about sattva, rajas and tamas. Cause, you know all that time, money and care we spend taking care of our bodies?! Well, what if I told you...the mind is actually more important than the body! To create a healthier body, we must start...
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#6 Shift from S.A.D to H.A.P.P.Y. {an Ayurvedic Perspective}
During a long winter season, the outdoors and nature overall can feel so lifeless, dark and cold! That's why we can feel S.A.D. But there are things we can do to create an uplift and vigor. Counterbalance the winter dregs by bringing LIFE to the indoors and let's use our five senses as healing...
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#5 One Ayurvedic Change, 5 Impactful Results
"What is one small change I can make that would get great results?" While it was difficult to choose just one, here's my favorite. This ONE change comes with FIVE super impactful results! It could be the answer you're looking for. You have no idea of the power within this simple change until you...
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#4 Ayurveda Basics: The Daily Routine
Let's talk about the Ayurvedic daily routine! We know doshas rule our bodies, but they also rule certain times of day, the seasons, and stages of life. Once we know what doshas are strongest at specific times, we can adjust our routine accordingly to go with the flow of those doshas to achieve...
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#3 Ayurveda Basics: Agni, Digestive Fire
The body's internal digestive fire is called our agni. When agni functions properly, whatever we have eaten gets digested and absorbed by the body's tissues. Then the body eliminates waste. Pretty simple. However, when doshas or tissues are imbalanced due to lifestyle, diet, negative emotions,...
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#2 Ayurveda Basics: The Three Doshas
Many people find the doshas to be the most exciting part of Ayurveda to learn! Because that's when you discover who YOU are including why you act the way you do, and think like you do. One of my students summed it up nicely when she said, "OMG it's like my whole life makes sense now!!" Yep. Once...
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#1 Ayurveda Basics: What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda literally translates to the "knowledge of or science of life." It's goal is to teach diet & lifestyle practices that prevent disease so we can live a long and healthy life — according to who we are as an individual. Ayurveda is a WHOLE medical system, including mind, body and spirit,...
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Perfect for the Ayurvedic beginner, Monica B. is the expert on improving your life with daily Ayurveda basics. Monica brings modern Ayurveda to life, by taking Ayurvedic healing and wisdom, blending it with practicality and fun, so you can design and enhance YOUR unique LIFE.
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