The Nourished Nervous System
Host Kristen Timchak explores stress, the nervous system, and resilience through the lenses of Ayurveda, somatic practice, herbs, and neural plasticity. The show discusses how these approaches can support healing and balance, blending ancient wisdom with modern understanding. Episodes offer practical insights for building resilience and nourishing the nervous system.
Episodes
Fear Is the Root of Everything: Pathological Neural Networks & Psychosomatic Healing with Andrei Efremov
Send us Fan MailToday's guest is Andrei Efremov — psychosomatics researcher, author, and founder of the Efremov Method. Originally trained in medicine, psychiatry, and psychotherapy, he now focuses on the neuroscience of fear and the body. His peer-reviewed work proposes that fear-based pathological neural networks can turn stress and emotion into chronic physical symptoms — and that fear may
Brain Retraining for Menopause: Nervous System, Neuroplasticity & the ReNew Program with Natalie Riven
Send us Fan MailToday's guest is Natalie Rivans — co-CEO of ReOrigin, certified menopause coach, somatic practitioner, and mindfulness teacher. Natalie shares her story with us: years as a Metropolitan Police officer in London, living with undiagnosed ADHD, overriding her body's signals in a high-pressure environment, and eventually experiencing a complete physical collapse with chronic
The Stories We Live Inside: Nervous System, Human Design & The Unexpected Story with Shannon Presson
Send us Fan MailToday I'm joined by Shannon Presson — author of The Unexpected Story, which includes a healing fable called "Lumina's Journey" and a reader guide called the Dragonfly Path. Shannon spent 20 years as a corporate event planner before a disruptive menopause transition cracked her open and led her into coaching and writing. Her work sits at the intersection of story
The Harvest Season: Finding the Fullness of Perimenopause
Send us Fan MailThis one came straight from the heart — no notes, no plan, just something I had been wanting to say for a couple of weeks.I'm coming off a deeply nourishing retreat at Limina Renewal Center in Searsport, Maine — three days of Ayurvedic bodywork, classes, ocean air, and beautiful people — and I settled into this episode with something I've been sitting with all September:
Dark and Tender: Filming Black Male Tenderness & Challenging the Black Brute Narrative with Aaron Johnson
Send us Fan MailToday I'm joined by Aaron Johnson — public speaker, facilitator, filmmaker, and touch activist whose work centers on the emotional and relational lives of Black men. Aaron is the founder of The Chronically UnderTouched Project — the CUT Project — and the director of Dark and Tender, an 18-minute documentary that follows ten Black men during a retreat on Whidbey Island, Washing
Why You've Stopped Feeling Like Yourself: Hormones, Nervous System,Midlife and Your Skin with Dr. Natalya Borakowski
Send us Fan MailToday's guest is Dr. Natalya Borakowski — a physician with nearly 20 years of experience in women's health and cosmetic dermatology, founder of Desert Bloom Skincare, and creator of Unveil You, a platform dedicated to helping women understand the biological, emotional, and cultural forces shaping how they feel about themselves in midlife. Dr. Natalya combines science, psy
Flashback: The Low Down on Adaptogens: Herbs for Resilience
Send us Fan MailThis is a "Flashback" episode of an episode that originally aired in September of 2024.You most likely have seen the word "adaptogen" on some type of herbal product or beverage in the past few years. They are incredible herbs with an intelligence that helps our bodies adapt to stress.The thing is, they are so amazing that many companies use this word to market
Ritu Satmya: The Ayurvedic Art of Easing Into the Next Season
Send us Fan MailThis is a quickie episode — and honestly, the fact that it's a quickie is kind of the point.I came to record today feeling blank and tired, with a bigger episode still in the works. And then I realized: that feeling is exactly what this episode needed to be about. Because if you're feeling that way too right now — like your reserves are dwindling, like you're treadin
It Was Never About the Food: On the Path of Healing Disordered Eating from the Inside Out with Amber Caudle
Send us Fan MailToday's guest is Amber Caudle — chef, author, speaker, and coach devoted to helping women heal their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves. She is the founder of The Source Cafe, a health-focused restaurant in Southern California, and the author of Hungry: Finding Food Freedom and Reclaiming Body Peace.Amber's story is one of the most honest I've heard
Shedding the Skin: Who You Are Becoming in Perimenopause
Send us Fan MailWe are at the height of summer here in Maine — that peak of the pendulum swing before it begins its long arc back toward the quiet of winter. And I've been feeling that shift in my own body, that sense of the tide beginning to turn. It felt like the right moment to talk about something I've been sitting with for a while.We have no shortage of conversation about the physic
The Hidden Cost of Masking: Neurodiversity, the Nervous System & Energy Healing with Nicole Theron Parks
Send us Fan Mail"You're so successful — you must be fine." But what did it cost to get there? In this conversation, psychologist and energy healing coach Nicole Theron Parks shares her journey to being diagnosed with autism, ADHD, and OCD at 32, and what she discovered on the other side of that diagnosis: that the exhaustion, chronic pain, and decades of anxiety weren't charact
Not All Yoga Is Medicine: Nervous System-Centered Yoga Therapy with Liz Albanis
Send us Fan MailToday I'm sitting down with Liz Albanis — a senior yoga teacher, yoga therapist, and personal trainer based in Canberra, Australia, who has spent over 14 years exploring one of the most important questions in the wellness space: when does yoga help, and when does it actually harm?Liz works with people who don't feel supported in traditional yoga environments — people with
Tending the Fire: Yamas & Niyamas to Balance Pitta Dosha This Summer
Send us Fan MailThis is the summer edition of something we explored earlier this year with kapha dosha — bringing the yamas and niyamas, yoga's ethical and personal observances, into conversation with the season we're actually in. And right now, we are in pitta season. Fire and water. Heat, intensity, drive, sharpness, focus — all of it turned up.Pitta's gifts are extraordinary. The
Your Breath Is a Superpower: 9D Breathwork, the Subconscious Mind & Rapid Transformation with Tabatha DeBruyn
Send us Fan MailToday's guest is Tabatha DeBruyn — a transformational breath master, certified 9D Breathwork facilitator, rapid transformational hypnotic therapist, and author of Ordinary to Extraordinary. Tabatha has spent years weaving together neuroscience, breathwork, hypnotherapy, NLP, and somatic healing into a body-first approach to transformation that is producing results people descr
Rest Your Gaze: Pitta Dosha, Eye Care & the Practice of Turning Inward
Send us Fan MailThis episode started with an accident — or what felt like one.I went to the eye doctor, had my eyes dilated, and sat down to write my newsletter only to find I couldn't see my computer screen. So I closed my eyes, started voice-dictating, and something unexpected happened: I dropped inward in a way I rarely do during a regular workday. The forced pause became a teaching.That e
What "Feel Your Feelings" Actually Means — and Why Most of Us Are Getting It Wrong with Chelsea Horton
Send us Fan MailToday's guest is Chelsea Horton — a board-certified dance and movement therapist, somatic practitioner, educator, and founder of Healing Embodied, where she trains wellness professionals and leaders to integrate somatics, creativity, and emotional healing into their work. Chelsea has a master's degree in dance and movement therapy and has worked with over 2,000 clients, s
The Body Already Knows: Shaking, Fascia & the Interstitium
Send us Fan MailThis episode comes from two threads that have been weaving together in my practice lately: training in Polarity Champissage — a beautiful Ayurvedic marma-based body therapy developed by my friend and mentor Caroline Crichton — and developing Somatic Stretch and Shake, the movement class I've been teaching at Soma in Belfast, Maine.I want to be upfront: these ideas are still in
Breathing as a Reset: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Life & Making Practice Stick with Charlie Baldwin
Send us Fan MailToday I'm sitting down with Charlie Baldwin — a breathwork and meditation teacher with the Art of Living Foundation, over 1,000 hours of teaching experience, and a real gift for bringing these practices to people who never thought they'd be interested. He's taught in prisons, firehouses, universities, and retreat centers in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and he has a way
What If You Don't Need to Step Into Your Power — Reflections on Feminine Power in Midlife
Send us Fan Mail"Can't we just lie down in our power? Do we have to step into it?"That question, offered by Ayurvedic teacher Claudia Welch, sparked everything in this episode. Because when we talk about stepping into our power, we are implying that power is somewhere outside of us — something to reach for, to put on, to earn. But what if that image is wrong?What if our power is not
Real Change Starts in the Brain: Neuroscience, Burnout & Why You're Not Broken with Lisa Riegel
Send us Fan MailWhat if everything you've been told about change, motivation, and stress is missing the most important piece — your brain?This week I'm joined by Lisa Riegel, educator by training, strategist by practice, and someone who has dedicated her career to translating brain science into language and tools that actually help people feel more self-aware, regulated, and in control.
Don't Skip the Transition: Finding Stability in Late Spring's Liminal Space
Send us Fan MailThere's a moment every late spring where you can feel it — that internal pace starting to pick up with the heat, the to-do list for the garden suddenly feeling urgent, the rollercoaster of summer starting to pull you toward it before you're quite ready. This week's episode is for that moment.In this solo episode, I'm sharing what I've been working with pers
You're Not the Problem: Adaptations, Nervous System Safety & the Conditions for Change with Lori Montry
Send us Fan MailToday's guest is Lori Montry — somatic healing practitioner, author of You're Not the Problem, and creator of The Freedom Formula, a nervous system-based roadmap for sustainable behavior change. Lori helps people who feel stuck in stress, overwhelm, or self-sabotage understand the survival patterns driving their choices so they can build the safety, capacity, and clarity
Oxytocin, Neural Plasticity & the Practices That Change Your Brain
Send us Fan MailToday we're going somewhere I've been wanting to go for a while — into the neuroscience of oxytocin. Not oxytocin as the cuddle hormone, though it is that too. Oxytocin as a brain-changing, nervous system-healing, plasticity-promoting substance that you can actually learn to stimulate intentionally through your daily practices.What we cover:What oxytocin actually is — bey
Reclaiming Radiance: Burnout, Nervous System Healing & Remembering Your Worth with Ms Elizabeth Munoz
Send us Fan MailToday's guest is Ms Elizabeth Munoz, founder of Soul Haven and creator of the Reclaiming Radiance framework. Elizabeth spent 17 years in corporate — the last 11 in high-stakes technology sales — before her body completely shut down. Two emergency C-sections, a fibromyalgia diagnosis, and the moment her legs gave out walking to an airport when her daughter was three months old
Take the Stairs: A Dream, a Teaching & the Medicine of Simple
Send us Fan MailHere in Maine we're still tiptoeing into spring — warm days that feel like a promise, then snow flurries and the wood stove again. It's been a season of letting go and being with what is, which turns out to be exactly what this episode is about.A few weeks ago I had a dream. In it, I was on top of a crumbling Lego platform, trying to hold everything together, piece by pie
Your Life Is Not the Enemy: Energy Codes and Embodiment with Michelle Walker
Send us Fan MailToday's guest, Michelle Walker is a life coach, self-healing mentor, and retreat guide devoted to embodied awakening and holistic healing. In this conversation, we explore the Energy Codes — a seven-step system developed by Dr. Sue Morter — and the profound philosophical reframe at its heart: that our challenges, our symptoms, our struggles are not separate from us or happeni
Moving Through the Mud: Yamas & Niyamas as Medicine for Kapha Season
Send us Fan MailThis episode is one I've been sitting with for a while — a synthesis of two things that have shaped my whole path: Ayurveda and yoga philosophy.In this episode, I bring those two threads together and look at the yamas and niyamas — yoga's ethical and personal observances — through the lens of kapha season.What we cover:Kapha dosha is made up of earth and water. It's
Rest is Your Birthright: Yoga Nidra, Ancestral Patterns & Living a Rested Life with Hester Brooks
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I'm joined by Hester Brooks, a certified Daring to Rest coach and Yoga Nidra facilitator based in Lincolnville, Maine. Hester specializes in helping women break the cycle of exhaustion and create a life that truly honors their capacity — and this conversation could not have come at a better time.We talk about what it really means to rest (hint: it's not th
Breaking the Breakfast Rules: An Ayurvedic Approach to the Morning Meal
Send us Fan MailI get this question all the time from clients and listeners: what do I eat for breakfast? So in this episode, I'm finally diving in.I'll start with my own story — because I was not always a breakfast person. It took a bowl of miso soup at Kripalu in my twenties to crack open my idea of what breakfast could even be. And once I realized I could eat anything for breakfast —
Rewiring Reality: Neurofeedback, Spirituality & True Coherence with Dr. Amy Albright
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with Dr. Amy Albright — Chinese medicine practitioner, neuroscientist, executive coach, and co-founder of Holon — for a conversation that genuinely stopped me in my tracks. Amy bridges neuroscience, business strategy, ancient medicine, and spirituality in a way that doesn't feel like it should work — and yet feels completely inevitable.We dive into:
Creating Space: An Ayurvedic Approach to Spring for Sensitive Nervous Systems
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I explore one of my favorite Ayurvedic concepts — langhana, or lightening — and I bring a more nuanced lens to how we can work with this energy in spring without depleting ourselves in the process. Recording from my kitchen in Maine while watching the snow melt, I reflect on the signs of kapha accumulation I'm noticing in my own body and life, and share why th
From Burnout to Balance: Ayurveda, Neuroscience & the Power of Ritual with Radhika Mukhija
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Kristen sits down with Radhika, an integrative wellness mentor, yoga teacher, and meditation guide, to explore how ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and modern neuroscience can work together to help women regulate their nervous systems and come back to themselves. Radhika shares how growing up in India immersed in yoga philosophy and seasonal living shaped her approach, and
The Portal Within a Portal: Parenting Young Children in Perimenopause
Send us Fan MailIf you're in perimenopause while actively parenting young children, this episode is for you. You are straddling two completely different life stages at once — and not enough people are talking about it. In this solo episode, I'm getting personal about my own experience navigating early motherhood and perimenopause simultaneously, why it's so much harder than it looks
The Missing Piece: Breathwork, Ayurveda, and Moving Through Winter with Brett Aldrich
Send us Fan MailWinter is long. And right now, we're in this unique in-between place: the light is slowly returning, but we still have weeks (or months) of cold, heavy weather ahead.If you're feeling the weight of winter, you're not alone. And more importantly, you're not supposed to be producing at summer's pace right now.In this conversation, I sit down with Brett Aldric
When Healing Becomes Another Form of Perfectionism: Body Wisdom, Emotions, and the Game of Lila with Devin Scott
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the very tools meant to heal you—breathwork, yoga, mindfulness—become ways to silence your inner wisdom?In this deeply vulnerable conversation, I sit down with Devin Scott, founder of Find Your Meaning, a body-based coach, who shares his recent experience of ignoring his body's signals in a relationship—and what he has learned about "healing" from t
You're Not Broken, You're Disconnected: Finding Comfort in Your Body with Dr. Alexandra Johnson
Send us Fan MailIn times of collective overwhelm, how do we cultivate resilience and find ease in our bodies? In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Alexandra Johnson, a family physician who integrates Breema body work and functional medicine into primary care, to explore how fear manifests in the body—and what we can do about it.What You'll Learn:Why anxiety and fear aren't just &quo
The Vagus Nerve & Ayurveda: Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Nervous System
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Nourish Nervous System, I explore the vagus nerve — what it actually is, why it plays such a vital role in healing and resilience, and how Ayurveda has been supporting vagal regulation for thousands of years.We hear a lot about the vagus nerve in modern wellness spaces, but often without context or clarity. I share a simple, grounded explanation of the vagus nerv
Rewriting Your Story: Quantum Human Design and the Hero’s Journey with Dr. Karen Parker
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Nourish Nervous System, I’m joined by Dr. Karen Parker, founder of Quantum Human Design, for a powerful conversation about the stories we carry—and how they shape our nervous system, health, and sense of purpose, especially during times of burnout and uncertainty.Dr. Karen shares her unique approach to Human Design, blending science and spirituality, including qu
From Reactivity to Regulation: Somatic Healing, Parts Work, True Resilience & Authentic Leadership with Karen Canham
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Nourish Nervous System, I am joined by Karen Canham, board-certified wellness practitioner and founder of Karen Ann Wellness, for a deep and grounded conversation on nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and what it truly means to heal beyond willpower.Karen shares her personal journey — from recovering from anorexia, to climbing the corporate ladder, t
Sukshma: Listening to the Subtle in the Deep of Winter
Send us Fan MailIn this New Year episode of Nourish the Nervous System, we explore winter not as a time for pushing forward or reinventing ourselves, but as a season of subtlety, listening, and inward refinement.Rather than loud resolutions or high-energy goals, winter invites a quieter kind of awareness — one that whispers instead of shouts. Through the Ayurvedic lens of Vata dosha and the Sanskr
People Pleasing, Trauma Bonds & Elegant Boundaries: A Somatic Conversation with Nima Rahmany
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Nourished Nervous System, I’m joined by Nima Rahmany, chiropractor, educator, and creator of the Becoming Trigger-Proof methodology, for a deep and illuminating conversation about people pleasing, trauma responses, attachment patterns, and how nervous system healing transforms our relationships — with others and with ourselves.Nima shares his personal journey
Ojas and the Perimenopause Portal: Tending Vitality, Resilience, and the Sacred Nectar (part 3 of a 3 part series)
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I’m concluding our three-part series on Ayurveda and perimenopause with a deep dive into ojas — the subtle essence that governs vitality, immunity, resilience, and emotional steadiness.We’re recording in the dark days of winter here in the Northern Hemisphere, and I begin by reflecting on how seasonal rhythms mirror the inner transitions many of us experience durin
Perimenopause, Cycles & Sovereignty: Reclaiming the Feminine Rhythm with Alyx Coble-Frakes
Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode of The Nourished Nervous System, I’m joined by Alyx Coble-Frakes, founder of The Agenda, for a powerful and wide-ranging conversation about menstrual cycles, perimenopause, and what happens when women stop overriding their bodies.This episode lands perfectly in the middle of my three-part series on Ayurveda and perimenopause, expanding the conversation beyond hor
Agni and the Perimenopause Portal: Tending Your Inner Fire (part 2 of a 3 part series)
Send us Fan MailIn this second episode of my perimenopause series, we explore Agni — your digestive and metabolic fire — and why it plays such a central role in the perimenopause transition. Ayurveda teaches that perimenopause isn’t just a hormonal shift. It’s a metabolic one. A deep recalibration in how the body digests food, processes experience, regulates energy, and maintains balance.Today, I
You Are Enough: Embracing Self-Compassion Through Internal Family Systems and Polyvagal Theory with Soulla Demetriou
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I sit down with self-compassion teacher, somatic coach, IFS practitioner, and soon-to-be author Soulla Demetriou. We explore what it really means to come home to yourself, befriend your inner world, and move through life with more ease, compassion, and truth.In this conversation, we talk about:• Soulla’s storyHow her early experiences with anxiety and panic opened
Rasa & the Perimenopause Portal: Nourishing Yourself Through Change (part 1 of a 3 part series)
Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode, we step into the tender, powerful transition of perimenopause through the Ayurvedic lens—exploring rasa datu, the first and most foundational tissue of the body.I share how Ayurveda views perimenopause not as a decline, but as a sacred portal from the Pitta stage of life into the Vata years—one filled with potential for wisdom, clarity, insight, and deeper nouri
Reclaiming Eroticism: Connecting to Life Force Through Nervous System Healing with Darshana Avila
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Nourished Nervous System, I welcome the insightful Darshana Avila, a trauma-informed somatic educator, practitioner, sexological bodyworker and international speaker. Darshana takes us through her transformative journey from a corporate career to pioneering work in erotic wholeness, which fuses somatics, sex and intimacy, and trauma healing. We dive deep into
The Science of Intimacy: Revitalizing Long-term Relationships with Dr. Diane Mueller
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of 'The Nourished Nervous System', I welcome Dr. Diane Mueller, a distinguished authority in sexual wellness with dual doctorates in naturopathic medicine and acupuncture and oriental medicine. Dr. Mueller delves into the importance of understanding sexual health, discussing her personal journey and professional insights into libido and long-term relations
Herbal Allies in Your Kitchen: Ayurvedic Wisdom for Immune Strength
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of 'The Nourished Nervous System', we delve into the Ayurvedic approach to boosting immunity. We explore key concepts such as Agni (digestive fire), Ojas (vital immunity), and the seven Dhatus (tissue layers) which play a crucial role in maintaining health and vitality. The episode also provides practical tips on incorporating Ayurvedic herbs like ginger,
Navigating Trauma through Dreams and the Creative Process with Julie MacAdam
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Nourished Nervous System, I welcome somatic therapist, educator, and trauma specialist Julie MacAdam. Together, we dive into the interplay between dreams and the creative process for personal and collective evolution. Julie shares her journey through yoga, Ayurveda, and various integrative practices that led to her current work. We discuss the benefits of eng
The Senses as Portals: Integrating Ayurveda and Somatics
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I explore the profound connection between our senses and well-being from both somatic and Ayurvedic perspectives. I delve into how our senses act as doorways between the inner and outer worlds, influencing our physiological states and overall health. I discuss the physiological and neurological underpinnings of sensory perception, the importance of mindful sensory
Ayurvedic Practices for Nourishing the Postpartum Mother with Christine Eck
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of 'The Nourished Nervous System,' I welcome special guest Christine Eck, an Ayurvedic health consultant, birth and postpartum doula, and founder of the Center for Sacred Window Studies. We discuss the importance of postpartum care through the lens of Ayurveda, focusing on Vata dosha, the concept of the sacred postpartum window, and how specific Ayurvedic
Flashback: What the Vata?!
Send us Fan MailAs we fully enter into "Vata Season" here in the Northeast, I thought we would revisit the basics this week for anyone new to Ayurveda or needing a refresher on vata dosha. In Ayurvedic philosophy, Vata refers to a constitution made up of the air and space elements. In this episode we will go a bit deeper into vata. We will talk about The qualities of vataHow vata show
Rest as Revolution: Redefining Productivity in Self-Care
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I delve into the challenging balance between 'doing' and 'being'. I discuss our cultural obsession with productivity and how it even extends to our self-care practices, creating a tension between implementing health routines and simply being present. Sharing some personal anecdotes and reflections, I emphasize the importance of rest and the need
The Somatic Journey: Healing the Pelvic Floor with Donna Brooks
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, I welcome Donna Brooks, a respected somatic movement therapist, yoga therapist, and educator with 40 years of experience. Donna shares her background in yoga and somatic movement, her personal journey with pelvic floor issues, and her unique insights into how somatic movement can aid in pelvic floor health. We discuss the physical and emotional aspects of pelvic fl
Rhythm and Ritual: Nurturing the Body and Mind
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of the Nourish Nervous System podcast, I discuss the importance of rhythm and rituals in maintaining balance, especially as we transition from summer to autumn. I explore definitions of rhythm from different sources and how it applies to daily life and nature. I emphasize the significance of rest and how creating small personal rituals can help ground and regulate t
Repatterning Our Lives: Rituals for Mental Health with Jocelyn Pepe
Send us Fan MailThis episode is the exploration of the importance of rhythm and ritual in daily life for mental health. I'm joined by Jocelyn Pepe, a mental health researcher, coach, and founder of TrU, who shares her journey from burnout to balance, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. We discuss the impact of societal pressures, the myth of powering through, and the
Finding Balance in the Seasonal Transition of Perimenopause
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I explore the parallels between the transition from summer to fall and the perimenopausal phase of life. Drawing on Ayurvedic wisdom, the discussion centers on how seasonal changes mirror the shifts in our bodies and minds, and offers practical strategies for finding balance during times of transition.In this episode:The connection between seasonal cycles and life s
Body Wisdom as a Path to Healing Past Trauma in New Motherhood with Catherine Simone Gray
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Nourished Nervous System, I am so grateful to have writer and teacher Catherine Simone Gray join us to discuss her journey through motherhood, intimate violence, and reclaiming pleasure. Catherine talks about her memoir 'Proud Flesh,' and how her experiences have shaped her understanding of body wisdom, healing, and sexuality. We explore her process
Flashback: Vibrancy is a Long Game
Send us Fan MailVibrancy is a glow, a sparkle and an aura of excitement. To feel truly vibrant is a robust, grounded and vital feeling. Do you feel vibrant? If not, when was the last time you truly felt vibrant? In Ayurvedic thought the feeling of vibrancy and vitality is connected to ojas, a biological protoplasmic substance that governs immunity and vitality in the body.In this episode:What
Merging Meditation and Herbal Medicine: Illuminated Herbalism with David Crow
Send us Fan MailHow often do you sit with a cup of herbal tea and really feel the effects that it has in your body? And if you have experienced this, what did you notice? Traditionally, through many ancient cultures plants have been allies to humans. Meditating with plants and fostering relationship with plants can be a profound way to potentiate both the plants and the meditation practice.In t
Cultivating Patience with Insights on Self Criticism, Comparison and Control
Send us Fan MailWe've all heard the adage, "patience is a virtue", but I think of patience as an integral aspect of resilience. In this episode, I share personal reflections on recent challenges involving summer illnesses, rescheduling, and navigating the transitions between Pitta and Vata seasons. Drawing parallels between my gardening experiences and broader life processes, I dis
Exploring the Pelvic Floor Using Breath and Herbs with Kay'aleya
Send us Fan MailThe health of the pelvic floor is more nuanced than just doing Kegels.In this episode of the Nourished Nervous System podcast, I'm joined by my dear friend Kay'aleya from The Herbal Womb Wisdom Podcast. We delve into the pelvic floor, exploring its physiology, connection to breath, the belly, and the nervous system. Kay'a shares her journey as an herbalist and bodywo
Prakriti: Coming Home to Yourself
Send us Fan MailAre there certain seasons, foods or activities that aggravate your health or help you feel better? Are they different than the people who are close to you? This is because your body, mind and spirit is unique and has unique needs.In this episode, I talk about the Ayurvedic concept of Prakriti, which is your unique constitutional blueprint determined at conception. I explain the i
Flashback: Oh Pitta, You're Hot!
Send us Fan MailThis week is a flashback episode! This is an episode I put out almost two years ago about the basics of Pitta Dosha. I'll be back next week with a new episode!Original shownotes:Ever feel hangry? That’s Pitta. Acne and spreading rashes? That’s Pitta. Feel irritable and angry in hot weather? Also Pitta. Pitta Dosha is a combination of the Fire and Water elements. Fire
A Yoga Nidra Practice for Rejuvenation
Send us Fan MailIn this special episode of Nourish Nervous System, I'm offering you a rejuvenating Yoga Nidra practice to help if you're feeling spread thin, burnt out, or depleted. Based on my own recent experiences with overbooking during the busy summer season, I'll share insights on recognizing and managing the spreading quality of Pitta Dosha. This episode includes a guided med
Cultivating Deep Vitality with Deborah Zucker
Send us Fan MailWhat is vitality and how do we begin to cultivate it? In this episode , I explore these questions with Deborah Zucker, a naturopathic physician, mental health counselor, health coach, and award-winning author of the Vitality Map. Deborah discusses her journey through healing from chronic fatigue and depression and introduces her approach to deep vitality. The conversation explores
5 Simple Tips to Improve Digestion
Send us Fan MailDo you experience gas, bloating or indigestion? You may need to work on your kindling your digestive fire. In Ayurveda, we call this agni. A digestive fire that burns just right will make digestion more efficient and can have a positive impact on other body systems. In this episode, I delve into the importance of digestion and its impact on various aspects of health, including
Healing Trauma and Addiction with Presence and Psychedelic Integration with Julian Bermudez
Send us Fan MailIn this episode I welcome Julian Bermudez, a therapist and guide specializing in trauma, identity, and the integration of psychedelic experiences. Julian shares his personal journey from growing up in a racially divided, challenging environment to becoming a healer who helps others reconnect with their true selves. He discusses his unique approach to therapy, focusing on presence,
Looking at Caffeine Through the Lens of Ayurveda
Send us Fan MailCaffeine is something that is integrated into most people's lives, but do you ever take a step back to really look at your relationship with caffeine? In this episode I discuss the effects of caffeine on the body and mind from both personal and Ayurvedic perspectives, comparing caffeine consumption to using an energy credit card. I explain how different Ayurvedic constitutions
Unlocking the Power of Breath with Leo Marrs
Send us Fan MailThe breath is an incredible tool for nervous system regulation that we always have with us. Like meditation or movement practices, the more you practice with it the more it becomes second nature. In this episode I have a profound conversation with Leo Mars about the transformative potential of breathwork. Leo shares his life story from growing up in Alaska to becoming an entrepre
Navigating Pitta Energy to Prevent Summer Burn Out
Send us Fan MailDo you have the tendency to spread yourself thin in the summer? I know I do. There is inevitably a point (or many points) in the summer that I feel burnt out. I've been thinking about this in relation to the spreading quality of Pitta Dosha, and the tendency to "spread yourself thin" in the summer time. In this episode, I explore the qualities of Pitta energy and
Harnessing Neurogenic Tremoring for Stress and Trauma Relief with Siv Shields
Send us Fan MailHave you ever had a stressful or tramatic experience and your body begins to involuntarily shake? Have you also tried to stop the shaking? It is very common in our culture to do so, but this shaking is a key to processing stress and trauma.In this episode, I welcome Siv Shields, a chiropractor from Norway with a deep background in meditation and various stress relief practices. W
Nerding Out on Prana
Send us Fan MailI've been talking a lot about "connecting to your life force" but what exactly IS your life force? It could be many things, and one of the ways I think of it is Prana.In this episode, I explore the concept of prana, the vital life force in yogic and Ayurvedic traditions. I discuss prana's nature as the universal energy that animates all natural life, its moveme
Nervous System Regulation as a Foundation for Parenting with Randi Johnson
Send us Fan MailIf you are a parent, grandparent, aunt uncle or anyone that has small children in your life - this episode is for you. How do we ride the waves of emotion with our children, building connection and creating a relationship built on trust and love?We will explore this topic in this episode with Randi Johnson, a parenting coach and founder of Crib Notes Consulting, who specializes in
Overcoming the Barriers to Health and Thriving. What Gets in the Way?
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Connecting with your Life Force and Creating the Conditions for Thriving
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Creating Balance Using the Six Tastes of Ayurveda
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