Chloe Haddad - Root & restore

A soft, heartfelt reflection on motherhood, identity, and coming home to yourself.In this episode, I share my personal journey of becoming a mother, growing alongside my children, and rediscovering myself as I enter a new season of life.A reminder that you are not lost... you are evolving.Support the show

In this raw and honest episode, I  share the often unspoken side of the healing journey, when growth feels overwhelming and the pressure to “do it all” takes over. Through an Ayurvedic lens, I gently brings us back to simplicity, reminding us that healing isn’t about perfection, but about softening, slowing down, and returning to rhythm. A grounding episode for anyone needing permission to pause.Support the show

In this episode of Root & Restore — An Ayurvedic Way of Life, I share reflections from a powerful five-day retreat with seven wise grandmothers, each carrying deep ancestral teachings from traditions including Mayan, Māori, and Sufi lineages.Through an Ayurvedic lens, this episode explores the essence of remembrance, returning to rhythm, listening deeply, and softening into compassion rather than control.With themes of lineage, healing, community, and a sacred moment of sending prayers into Lake Michigan, I invite you to bring this presence into your everyday life.A gentle reminder: healing doesn’t come from force… but from awareness, connection, and coming back to the heart. 🤍Support the show

In this episode of Root & Restore — An Ayurvedic Way of Life, I explore Kapha dosha, the energy of stability, structure, and nourishment.Kapha is composed of earth and water,  the elements that ground us, hold us, and give form to both body and mind. When in balance, Kapha expresses as deep compassion, patience, resilience, and a steady, nurturing presence.But when Kapha becomes excessive, this same grounded energy can shift into heaviness, stagnation, and resistance to change.Together, we gently explore:✨ The qualities and role of Kapha in the body and mind✨ Signs of imbalance — both physical and emotional✨ How stagnation can quietly build over time✨ Ayurvedic practices to awaken, energize, and restore flowWe begin with a grounding yet activating mantra practice using the bīja sounds RAM, YAM, and HUM — inviting fire and movement into the system to help gently mobilize Kapha energy.This episode is a reminder that we are not here to remove Kapha…but to bring it back into balance.Through warmth, lightness, and intentional movement, we begin to shift from stillness… into flow.Take a breath, settle in, and listen closely, your body may already be telling you where it’s ready to move.With love,Chloe 🤍Support the show

In this episode of Root & Restore — An Ayurvedic Way of Life, I explore Pitta dosha, the energy of transformation, digestion, and inner fire.Through a gentle opening with the grounding and cooling mantra sounds LAM & VAM, I invite you to soften the intensity of fire and reconnect with the stabilizing elements of earth and water.Pitta governs not only how we digest food, but how we process life, our thoughts, emotions, and experiences. When balanced, it brings clarity, confidence, and purposeful action. But when excessive, it can lead to burnout, inflammation, irritability, and a constant sense of pressure.In this episode, you’ll learn:The role of Pitta in the body and mindSigns of balance vs. imbalanceHow modern life can aggravate excess fireNourishing foods and simple lifestyle practices to cool and support PittaA deeper, more compassionate approach to ambition, perfectionism, and self-expectationThis is an invitation to shift from striving… into softness.To tend to your inner fire with care, rather than force.Take a breath, place a hand on your heart, and return to rhythm.May you be grounded.May you be nourished.May you move gently with the rhythms of life.Support the show

In this episode of Root & Restore, An Ayurvedic Way of Life, I begin a deeper dive into the doshas by exploring Vata, the energy of movement in the body and mind.Vata is made of the elements air and ether and governs things like breath, circulation, digestion, creativity, and our nervous system. When balanced, it brings inspiration, flexibility, and creativity. But when elevated, it can show up as anxiety, restlessness, digestive irregularity, and feeling scattered or overwhelmed.In this episode I share how Vata influences our daily lives and simple ways we can begin restoring balance through digestion, rhythm, and lifestyle practices.Because one of the greatest lessons Ayurveda continues to teach me is that healing begins when we learn to live in rhythm rather than resistance.Support the show

In this episode of Root & Restore,  An Ayurvedic Way of Life, I’m beginning a new series where we explore one of the most important foundations of Ayurveda: the doshas.Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are the three biological energies that govern everything in our bodies and minds, from digestion and sleep to our personality, stress response, and overall health.Understanding the doshas is often the first doorway into Ayurveda because it helps us recognize that we are all unique. What nourishes one person may not nourish another, and learning to understand your own constitution can help you begin living more in rhythm with your body and with nature.Over the next few weeks, I’ll be taking a deeper dive into each dosha individually and sharing simple ways you can begin supporting balance through digestion, daily rhythms, and lifestyle practices.My hope is that these conversations help you become more curious about your body and more compassionate with yourself as you begin to understand the patterns that shape your health.Because one of the greatest gifts Ayurveda has given me is the permission to live in rhythm rather than resistance, and that is something I hope to share with all of you.If you ever have questions or would like to connect, you can find me on Instagram or Facebook.@chloehaddadrootandrestoreor www.rootnrestore.comThank you for being here and walking this journey with me.Support the show

In this reflective episode of Root & Restore — An Ayurvedic Way of Life, I share a deeply personal moment of transition as I completes the first phase of my Ayurvedic studies in the Principles of Ayurveda (PAM) program.After months of studying, writing, reflecting, and sitting for my final exam, I pause to ask an important question:What is the greatest gift Ayurveda has given me?My answer is simple yet profound:Permission to live in rhythm rather than resistance.In this soulful reflection, I explore how the wisdom of Sāṃkhya philosophy and Ayurveda has transformed the way I understand health, balance, and the rhythms of life. I share insights about the causes of imbalance, the dance of the guṇas, the subtle energies of prāṇa, tejas, and ojas, and the lessons I have learned about slowing down, listening to the body, and rebuilding vitality through nourishment and awareness.This episode also marks the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another, as I prepare to begin  Ayurvedic Health Counselor internship this June, bringing the knowledge and wisdom I have gained back to the community.If there is one message I hope listeners take away, it is this:Healing begins when we stop resisting life and begin listening to its rhythm.✨ If you are interested in working with me during my Ayurvedic Health Counselor internship, you can reach out through Instagram or Facebook@chloehaddadrootandrestoreTake a breath, settle in, and join me for a gentle reflection on healing, awareness, and returning to the natural rhythm of life.Support the show

Dharma is not about perfection, it is about alignment.In this episode, we explore what it means to walk the path that is uniquely yours. Not the one shaped by expectation, comparison, or fear, but the one that feels quietly true in your bones.Through an Ayurvedic lens, we reflect on purpose, courage, surrender, and the sacred responsibility of living in integrity with your soul’s calling.Your path does not need to look like anyone else’s. It only needs to be honest.Support the show

Touch is not mechanical it is relational.In this deeply personal episode, I share reflections on sacred touch through Ayurveda and bodywork,  how devotion transforms technique into prayer, how intuition guides the hands, and how the healer’s path is one of humility, listening, and reverence.Whether you are a practitioner or simply someone longing to reconnect with your body, this episode is an invitation to return to touch as sacred.Support the show

In this episode, I explore the three guṇas, Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas  & how they shape the landscape of the mind.Through an Ayurvedic and yogic lens, we look at how clarity, restlessness, and heaviness move through our thoughts, emotions, and daily rhythms. This conversation invites you to observe your mental patterns without judgment and gently cultivate more sattva more steadiness, more light, more truth.When we understand the guṇas, we begin to understand ourselves.Support the show

In this episode of Root & Restore, An Ayurvedic Way of Life, I open a heartfelt conversation about women’s bodies, cycles, and the sacred transitions we move through across a lifetime. Through an Ayurvedic lens, I reflect on menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, perimenopause, and menopause as natural seasons rather than problems to fix. This episode is shared with humility and curiosity, honoring the deep pull toward women’s health, the need for natural support during hormonal change, and the wisdom that emerges when we slow down and listen to the body. A gentle invitation to rest, honor your rhythms, and age with grace and reverence.Support the show

In this episode of Root & Restore,  An Ayurvedic Way of Life, we explore Ojas, Tejas, and Prana... the subtle energies that shape vitality, clarity, and life force. Through an Ayurvedic lens, I share how these energies influence how we digest life itself, not just food, and how slowing down, nourishing the body, and tending to the breath can restore inner radiance. This episode is a gentle invitation to protect your energy, reconnect with your breath, and cultivate a steadier, more luminous way of being.Support the show

In this episode, I explore the seven dhatus—the tissues that support vitality, strength, and long-term health.The dhatus reflect how well we digest food, experiences, and daily life.When nourished, we feel grounded and resilient... when depleted, the body asks us to slow down.A gentle invitation to care for your body at a deeper level.Support the show

In this guided Ayurvedic Yoga Nidra, I explain the practice as a form of conscious rest, a space between waking and sleeping where healing unfolds naturally. Designed to calm the nervous system and restore balance, this episode invites you to remain relaxed, receptive, and supported throughout the journey.Support the show

This episode introduces the Ayurvedic concept of Srotas,  the channels of life that carry prana, emotion, nourishment, and awareness. I weave traditional wisdom with lived experience, offering simple practices to support flow, release stagnation, and restore balance through stillness, rhythm, and care.Support the show

In this opening episode of Season 2, I invite you into a slower, more intentional way of living through the lens of Ayurveda. Beginning with the Gayatri Mantra, we explore how rhythm, routine, and presence calm the nervous system, balance Vata, and bring us back into alignment with our true pace. This episode is a gentle reminder that healing happens not through rushing  but through returning to your natural rhythm. Support the show

In this episode of Root & Restore, I introduces Dinacharya, the Ayurvedic practice of daily rhythm. Rather than rigid routines or perfection, this gentle exploration invites you to build a life that supports your energy, nervous system, and spirit. Through simple morning, midday, and evening practices, you’ll learn how rhythm practiced with compassion can become a form of devotion, grounding you in presence, nourishment, and rest.Support the show

In this episode of Root & Restore, I explore the sacred feminine through the lens of Ayurveda intuition, cycles, rest, and inner wisdom. I share a tender personal reflection from the holiday season and invites you to soften, listen to the body, and remember that healing doesn’t come from pushing, but from honoring our natural rhythms. This is an invitation to reclaim rest, receive support, and return home to yourself.Support the show

In this nourishing seasonal episode, we explore the Ayurvedic wisdom of fall and winter... the Vata time of year when the body, mind, and spirit naturally crave more warmth, rhythm, and rest. Join me as we slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with grounding rituals that support the nervous system and soothe Vata’s tendency toward anxiety, dryness, and overwhelm.Together, we move through seasonal lifestyle practices, comforting food rituals, the beauty of warm oil therapies like Abhyanga, Svedana and Shirodhara, and gentle ways to honor your inner winter. This episode is an invitation to soften, to release, and to return home to yourself during the quiet seasons.If you’re longing for simplicity, nourishment, and a deeper sense of ease, this one is for you.Root, restore, and let your whole being exhale. Support the show

In this episode of Root & Restore — An Ayurvedic Way of Life, I guide you through the sacred world of Ayurvedic bodywork — Abhyanga, Shirodhara, and Svedana — and how these ancient therapies help us soften, ground, and return home to the body.You’ll learn how warm oil nourishes the nervous system, how the steady stream of Shirodhara invites deep surrender, and how gentle herbal steam supports release without depletion. These practices remind us that healing isn’t just of the mind — it happens through touch, warmth, ritual, and safety.All of these therapies are offered by me at The Holistic Health Collective in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where I holds space for slow, devotional healing.A soothing, heart-centered episode for anyone seeking grounding, restoration, and a deeper relationship with their bodywww.chloehaddadyoga.comSupport the show

In this episode of Root & Restore — An Ayurvedic Way of Life, we explore Agni, the inner fire that governs digestion, clarity, vitality, and emotional balance. Agni is more than how we digest food — it’s how we digest life.I share simple, nourishing Ayurvedic practices to support your digestive fire, reclaim energy, soften anxiety, and reconnect with your intuition. You’ll learn how to recognize when Agni is strong, weak, or overwhelmed, and how small daily shifts can awaken warmth, steadiness, and inner radiance.A gentle, empowering episode to help you return to your center — one breath, one meal, one intentional moment at a time. Support the show

In this episode of Root & Restore — An Ayurvedic Way of Life, we explore the doshas in a way that feels warm, human, and deeply relatable. Instead of seeing Vata, Pitta, and Kapha as labels, we look at them as energies moving through us — expressions of nature that shape our moods, rhythms, and daily experiences.You’ll learn how each dosha feels when it’s balanced or out of balance, how they shift with seasons and life phases, and how to listen to what these energies are trying to tell you. This is an invitation to awareness, not perfection. A gentle remembering that you are nature, and you are allowed seasons.Take a breath, soften into this moment, and let’s explore the language of the doshas together. Support the show

In this episode, we explore the medicine of slowing down through the lens of Ayurveda. I share a personal story of moving from survival mode to gentle presence — and how rest, breath, and stillness became my pathway back to health. We’ll look at how rushing affects our digestion, nervous system, and intuition… and how softening can reconnect us with nature, wisdom, and our true rhythm.This is an invitation to pause, exhale, and remember:healing begins where hurry ends.Support the show

In this episode of Root & Restore, we explore how rest can be medicine. I share a personal story of moving from constant motion to gentle stillness — and how Ayurveda teaches us that slowing down isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom.A breath. A pause. A return to self.Support the show

In this opening episode of Root & Restore, we step gently into the ancient world of Ayurveda — the science of life, longevity, and remembering who you truly are.Support the show

Ancient Wisdom for modern living, shared through a grounded, soulful lens. Support the show